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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.

A unique generation