“Analyzing, writing, and speaking about literature prepared me to have an inquisitive mind and read between the lines… .”
Lives in: Washington, DC
Major/minor: English major, Communication Science minor
What work looks like: “I lead a team who provides specialized research and database/resources support to the 1700 US lawyers in our law firm. As the director, I oversee everything, including the budget, attorney requests, training, and adopting new technology. In addition to my paid job, I am heavily involved with the American Association of Law Libraries, mentoring newer law librarians, volunteering generally, and speaking at the annual conference and on webinars.”
What she loves about it: “Every day is different, and it is impossible to get bored. Our firm has been a pacesetter regarding generative AI in the legal space, so it has become fairly all-consuming. I read a lot about the development and use of these tools and have become a go-to law librarian speaker on the topic.”
What she gained from a liberal arts education: “Analyzing, writing, and speaking about literature prepared me to have an inquisitive mind and read between the lines of what lawyers are actually asking us to do rather than simply what they think they are asking for. I regularly speak with professionalism and authority to firm leaders and attorneys, which is akin to the many times I had to sell my perception of an author’s intent or persuade someone to understand. I am thankful to have received a well-rounded liberal arts education that encouraged us to learn in engaging ways that went beyond simply reading homework, taking written exams, and listening to lectures.”