Why I Never Mention my Yale Law Degree featuring Elisabeth Steele

Elisabeth Steele explains how to be confident in Zoom meetings and dodge questions about never taking the bar exam.

Elisabeth Steele, a Yale Law School graduate, explains why she is proud to be a non-practicing lawyer and how to build genuine connections through virtual meetings.


Why I Never Mention my Yale Law Degree featuring Elisabeth Steele

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Why I Never Mention my Yale Law Degree featuring Elisabeth SteeleWhy I Never Mention my Yale Law Degree featuring Elisabeth Steele

About This Episode

Elisabeth Steele worked in the White House as a Special Assistant to Thurgood Marshall Jr. before attending law school. Then, Elisabeth Steele taught others through online undergraduate programs, where Elisabeth realized that a genuine connection could be built virtually. 

Elisabeth Steele recently left the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she was the Director of Admissions. Now, Elisabeth Steele teaches educators and lawyer-types to communicate online.


Listen to learn:


  • How to be confident through virtual conference platforms (Zoom, Skype, Teams, TikTok)
  • The importance of choosing to do what you want to do
  • How others can pivot in their careers


We also discuss:


  • How to embrace your large personality and succeed
  • Best career choices if you have a JD and enjoy teaching
  • Why attend Yale Law School and not take the bar exam


Elisabeth Steele is not licensed to practice law. Learn more about You Are A Lawyer guest Elisabeth Steele:  


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabethsteelehutchison/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethsteelagram/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElisabethTweele

Website: https://www.elisabethsteele.com/


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