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Erin Calloway
American University Washington College of Law
Director of Advising
Before pursuing a JD in health and philanthropic law at American University Washington College of Law, Erin earned a Bachelor of Science in public health from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Health Administration from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. With 10 years of coaching and admissions experience, Erin has helped numerous students gain admission to their dream law schools.
Before pursuing a JD in health and philanthropic law at American University Washington College of Law, Erin earned a Bachelor of Science in public health from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Health Administration from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. With 10 years of coaching and admissions experience, Erin has helped numerous students gain admission to their dream law schools.
Over the last decade, Erin has been a distinguished leader in the nonprofit sector, where she has excelled in forging strategic partnerships, ensuring philanthropic compliance, and managing charitable campaigns. Erin is the Chief Executive Officer of Calloway & Co., where she supports nonprofit clients as a licensed fundraising counsel and solicitor.
As a proponent of community outreach and stakeholder engagement, Erin has spearheaded numerous public health initiatives in collaboration with local hospitals and agencies while managing a diverse portfolio of major and corporate donors. Erin encourages collaboration as a keen connector of people and mission-oriented trailblazing. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the American Health Law Association, and the Pediatric Clinical Ethics Committee at Children’s National Hospital.
Erin’s approach to law school admission consulting and essay development is rooted in empowering each applicant to share their unique story while showcasing their strengths. Erin believes in fostering collaboration and thoughtful reflection, helping students craft compelling narratives that highlight their potential and align with their aspirations. With a focus on precision, creativity, and clarity, Erin guides applicants in presenting their best selves to admissions committees.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Erin enjoys mentoring young professionals, hosting dinner parties, and traveling.
Sriya Chadalavada
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Master Advisor
Sriya earned her JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. She gained early exposure to “big law” as an SEO Law Fellow at the prestigious Jones Day. Students she has recently worked with have gained admission to top schools, including Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Cornell Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, and many more.
Sriya earned her JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. She gained early exposure to “big law” as an SEO Law Fellow at the prestigious Jones Day. Students she has recently worked with have gained admission to top schools, including Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Cornell Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, and many more.
Sriya completed her BA in economics at Kenyon College. She has interned at notable firms, including Jenner & Block, and has served as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Malaysia. Before her law school journey, she spent three years researching and coaching herself through the admissions process. Through years of self-study, she gained a strong understanding of how to navigate law school admissions. Sriya is passionate about sharing her experience and what she has learned to help students put their best foot forward to admissions committees.
Sriya has extensive experience as an admissions coach helping applicants at all stages of the law school application process, from assessing whether attending law school aligns with their goals to editing statements to walking them through submitting applications. She genuinely enjoys getting to know students, answering their questions, and helping them craft impactful applications.
As a coach, Sriya excels at helping applicants brainstorm quality personal statement ideas. She also has specialized experience with GPA and LSAT addenda, helping numerous applicants navigate how to best structure them. In addition to her expertise in law school applications, Sriya has extensive experience coaching students through interviews. She guides students through their interview nerves, helping them deliver genuine and purposeful responses.
Sriya takes each student's efforts, time, and dreams seriously. She loves sharing her experiences at different big law firms with students, passing on advice from established lawyers, and sharing networking basics that can change a student's law school experience.
When Sriya isn't coaching, she loves watching movies, reading, and dancing.
Renata Mitchell
George Washington University Law School
Director of Advising
Renata graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh before earning a JD from the George Washington University Law School with a concentration in intellectual property law. Professionally, she has interned at eBay and served as a judicial extern for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She currently serves as senior counsel at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., the largest independent book publishing house in the country.
Renata graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh before earning a JD from the George Washington University Law School with a concentration in intellectual property law. Professionally, she has interned at eBay and served as a judicial extern for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She currently serves as senior counsel at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., the largest independent book publishing house in the country.
At the University of Pittsburgh, Renata graduated with a Bachelor's degree in history and philosophy of science, a minor in the administration of justice, and a certificate in children's literature. During college, she served as a member of the Lambda Sigma Honors Society Selections Committee. She was also awarded the Freddie T. Davy Scholarship by the National Collegiate Honors Council, as well as the Dean's Award from the University of Pittsburgh Honors College. Renata has also co-hosted a law student podcast, Let's Brief It, sponsored by the D.C. Bar, that was formed to familiarize prospective and current law students with different areas of the law and the legal profession.
Renata loves coaching and mentoring students, helping them reach their personal and professional goals. Having received mentorship throughout her own law school application process, she understands the value a great coach has to applicants. Just like her mentors, Renata is passionate about helping students build their confidence and identify their strengths, contributing to a successful law school admission. Students she has coached have been accepted to law schools at Georgetown University, the University of Virginia, and UCLA, among others.
As a coach, Renata’s greatest strength is looking beyond the technical criteria of a successful law school application, such as a student’s GPA and LSAT score. She takes a holistic approach and aims to help candidates express their full, authentic selves within their application. She encourages and helps applicants stay true to themselves throughout the process and is excited to work with students ready to start their legal education journeys.
A fun fact about Renata is that she was a competitive gymnast (level 10) growing up and still enjoys jumping on trampolines in her free time.
Rachel Woods
Boston College Law School
Master Advisor
Rachel graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in industrial labor and relations and a minor in business from Cornell University before earning a JD from Boston College Law School. With years of coaching experience, Rachel has guided numerous students to admission at top law schools, including New York University, Columbia University, Boston University, Georgetown University, the University of Chicago, USC, and others.
Rachel graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in industrial labor and relations and a minor in business from Cornell University before earning a JD from Boston College Law School. With years of coaching experience, Rachel has guided numerous students to admission at top law schools, including New York University, Columbia University, Boston University, Georgetown University, the University of Chicago, USC, and others.
At Boston College, Rachel received the Award for Clinical Excellence for her work with the school’s Innocence Clinic and has been published in the University of Hawaiʻi Law Review. Rachel has clerked for the Rhode Island Supreme Court, worked at Gutman, Mintz, Baker & Sonnenfeldt LLP, and is now the Founder and CEO of R.F. Woods Consulting.
Rachel's educational experiences are invaluable to her, so she decided to use her talents to help others achieve their educational aspirations. She understands how overwhelming and anxiety-ridden the law school application process can be. She loves taking that burden away from applicants by breaking down the process to be more straightforward and understandable. Her goal as a coach is to reduce stress for applicants, allowing future law students to focus on highlighting their strengths and achieving their educational goals.
When working with applicants, Rachel strives to keep the mood light and the environment calm and relaxed. Once she has achieved a relaxed atmosphere and a student’s trust, she works to break down materials so the process is manageable, organized, and can be completed efficiently. Rachel’s greatest strengths as a coach include creating realistic timelines and helping students create standout personal statements and resumes.
In her spare time, Rachel enjoys home organization, traveling to visit family, and spending time with her husband, daughters, and dog.
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