Law School Admissions Consulting in Chicago, IL

Michael is a dedicated legal professional with a robust background in civil rights, criminal defense, post-conviction work, and higher education administration. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to student success and institutional integrity. He has developed behavioral intervention teams, prosecuted cases on behalf of universities, and managed social media platforms and day-to-day student affairs operations through his pipeline program. His legal expertise has been further honed through clerkships and legal assistant roles, where he conducted legal research, drafted motions, and provided defense strategies. Michael's accomplishments reflect his diligence, leadership, and passion for advancing education and legal justice.

As a coach, Michael prioritizes openness and honesty when sharing his professional insights, ensuring students understand the realities of their chosen path. His coaching philosophy is deeply rooted in transparency, as he believes that clear, candid guidance is essential for personal and professional growth. Michael encourages students to strive for excellence and push beyond their limits, helping them unlock their full potential. With his approachable demeanor, he connects with students on a personal level, meeting them where they are in their journey. From there, he provides tailored advice, valuable insights, and practical tools that empower them to make meaningful progress toward their goals.

In his free time, Michael enjoys reading, watching sports, spending time with family, visiting art and history museums, and investing in the stock market.

Lauryn’s academic journey began at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she graduated with a BA in Spanish with honors. She became trilingual in Spanish, French, and English while competing as a Division I rower. Lauryn's achievements as a gold medalist at the San Diego Crew Classic and silver medalist at the PAC-12 Championships highlight her exceptional discipline, commitment, and teamwork—qualities she carried into her legal career.

After graduating from college, Lauryn pursued a Master of Science in Law from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Her thesis focused on the General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) and its implications for the healthcare industries in the U.S. and European Union. Her academic research extended into professional practice during her time at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale LLP, where she developed a written analysis of a federal regulation governing substance abuse patient confidentiality. Her work culminated in supporting a supervisor presentation to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Lauryn’s outstanding contributions during her Master's program earned her the honor of being selected as the convocation speaker.

In her current role at King & Spalding, Lauryn represents lenders, finance agencies, and borrowers in structuring and negotiating domestic and international project financings and private equity transactions. Her experience includes working as a contributing writer and researcher at the Washington Post, a contributing writer at Skadden, and an associate at Norton Rose Fulbright. 

Lauryn’s diverse interests and experiences reflect her dynamic approach to both her professional and personal lives, making her a well-rounded and insightful coach for aspiring law students. She is passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and accomplish their goals. 

As a coach, Lauryn excels at helping students understand what is required of them throughout the admissions process and how they can submit a more competitive application. Whether she’s working with a first-time applicant, reapplicant, or transfer student, Lauryn understands the process and helps them break it down into manageable steps.

In her free time, Lauryn enjoys yoga and swimming.

Ashley completed her undergraduate degree in English language and literature at Fairfield University in just three years, graduating summa cum laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA. She was the valedictorian of her class and earned the prestigious Bellarmine Medal, as well as recognition through the Magis Scholarship and Honors Program.

At Georgetown University Law Center, Ashley was named to the Pro Bono Honor Roll and served as a student ambassador. Since graduation, she has practiced as a construction litigation attorney. Ashley currently works as a seventh-year associate at Smith Currie Oles Law Firm, a top construction and government contracts firm. In addition to her impressive record, Ashley’s dedication and expertise in construction litigation have earned her quite a reputation, including being named among the "Ones to Watch" in Construction Litigation by Best Lawyers in America from 2022 to 2025.

With over 10 years of coaching experience, Ashley has been dedicated to supporting others academically, whether it be tutoring, editing papers, reviewing resumes, or helping with applications. She believes in the importance of helping individuals navigate challenging or uncharted territories. Recognizing the complexity of the law school application process, Ashley took on the role of a coach to become a reliable source of knowledge for applicants seeking answers, guidance, and support. Her goal is to empower future lawyers to succeed in finding a law school that aligns with their goals and values.

As a coach, Ashley's strengths include effective time management and helping students create schedules that are reasonable yet focused on achieving their goals. As an English major, she is also an excellent writer and editor. She expertly assists students in deconstructing essay topics, offering guidance on content selection and structuring, and refining their writing through thorough revisions. She ensures students can transform their initial drafts into polished pieces they are proud to put their names on.  

While at NYU, Christina was recognized for her achievements as a Presidential Honors Scholar and Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar. As a lawyer, Christina believes in due process and that everyone should have access to justice. Prior to attending law school, she served in the Pro Bono department at Safe Passage Project, recruiting and supporting volunteer interpreters and over 400 pro bono attorneys to help unaccompanied minors secure permanent legal relief.

Christina’s passion for coaching began when she started informally coaching several friends and law students through the application process. She thoroughly enjoys helping students draft and edit compelling personal statements, build strong resumes and addenda, and write excellent diversity statements. She has helped students prepare for their law school interviews and secure thousands of dollars in scholarships through scholarship negotiation with schools and by applying to outside scholarship opportunities.

As a coach, Christina’s greatest strength is thinking outside of the box to help candidates build a strong profile for law school. She is a major advocate for informal networking and believes it is not only a key part of the law school admissions process but is also excellent for career development later on. Additionally, Christina excels at helping students find ways to increase face time with law schools, obtain fee waivers, and draft letters of continued interest to help them stand out from other candidates.

Jesse graduated magna cum laude from Emory with a Bachelor's in business administration with dual concentrations in information systems and operations management and marketing and Chinese language and literature. During college, he served as a pre-college admissions advisor and resident advisor through the Emory University Pre-College Program.

During law school, Jesse also acted as an admissions representative for the USC Gould School of Law Diversity Committee, in addition to his role as Co-President. His commitment to law and technology at USC led the Legal Technology Association to a third-place finish at the 2020 Los Angeles Global Legal Hackathon, where they pitched an idea for a mental health app for practicing attorneys and law firms. He was also a USC Merit Scholarship recipient.

In 2020, he published a novel titled "Underdog" about his law school experience, as well as the experiences of classmates, professors, law school deans, and startup founders within the USC Gould legal community. Jesse has a strong track record of supporting students in their writing processes, having tutored both undergraduate and graduate students across various subjects. Currently, Jessee works as an attorney at a mid-sized, New York-based defense firm, practicing in general liability and medical malpractice.

As an admissions coach, Jesse excels at providing comprehensive strategies for the admissions process. He helps students craft persuasive narratives, optimally structure their arguments, and leverage their unique qualities to make an impression on top-tier law schools. He is committed to helping students reach their goals and become part of the nation's elite legal community. Having faced and overcome the challenges of applying to law school himself, he understands the stress and pressure students experience and works diligently to give them the best chance of success.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Jesse loves spicy foods and is a dedicated gym-goer. He enjoys exploring his new home in New York City and is always open to meeting prospective students for a cup of coffee.

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.