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Andrea Rivers: Building A Career In Big Law Lessons for First-Gen Lawyers Starting Out
Episode Description
Some career stories unfold neatly. Andrea N. Rivers story isn’t one of them, and that’s exactly why it resonates.
This week on the SideBar Advisors Podcast, I sat down with Andrea, an associate in the Antitrust & Competition group at Baker McKenzie, whose path into law has been shaped by grit, community, and a whole lot of real-life juggling.
In this episode we talk about:
⚖️ How she handled working full time through law school
🌱 The mentors who opened doors early on
💼 Navigating career moves between Akin Gump, Axinn, and now Baker McKenzie
🤝 Co-founding Black JD, Inc. to support first-gen and underrepresented pre-law students
👶 Balancing new motherhood with a demanding legal career
For newer attorneys and JD candidates trying to find their footing, Andrea’s story is a candid look at the realities of starting out in Big Law.