“Game, set, verdict?” might seem like an unconventional beginning to a legal career, but it perfectly captures the essence of my journey. Transitioning from mastering the serve to mastering statutes, from being at the pinnacle of my career as the director of tennis at PGA National Resort and Spa to diving into the intellectual rigors of Emory University School of Law. My story isn’t just about changing careers; it’s about redirecting my life’s path with purpose and intent.

For anyone contemplating a significant career shift, my journey offers a vivid perspective on navigating such transitions. Hungry for a new chapter where I could channel the competitive spirit and intellectual rigor sharpened on the tennis court into a field that would fuel my passion for competition and test my mental acumen, I craved intellectual stimulation. I recognized that the qualities honed in the competitive realms of tennis—the ability to adapt, the resilience in the face of setbacks and the relentless pursuit of excellence—are the very attributes that lead to success in the upper echelons of the legal field.