Aiming for Yale Law School?

Prior to law school, Bekah graduated summa cum laude with a BA in political science and a minor in business administration from Baylor University. During college, Bekah was a star advocate representing the university in regional and national undergraduate moot court competitions, wherein she was recognized as a Top 15 National Speaker multiple times. Following graduation, she took a gap year to gain meaningful experience, working as a fellow at a nonprofit economic organization, providing private academic tutoring, leading the praise team at her Spanish-speaking home church, and dedicating time to studying for the LSAT. 

At Stanford Law, Bekah was an active community member, serving on the boards of both the Stanford Latinx Law Student Association and the Stanford Law School Christian Fellowship. She also volunteered with the Naturalization Pro Bono Clinic and represented clients as a student attorney in the Religious Liberty Clinic. Bekah further demonstrated her commitment to legal scholarship as an Articles Editor for the Stanford Law & Policy Review. Following law school, she completed a clerkship at the U.S. District Court and later at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Then, Bekah moved to New York City to begin her legal career at an international law firm, where she worked on complex commercial litigation matters. She is a licensed member of the New York Bar, the New York Junior League, the Puerto Rican Bar Association, and the New York Guild of Catholic Lawyers.

As a coach, Bekah enjoys working with all students ready to navigate the law school admissions process. She approaches consulting with a thoughtful, empathetic lens and a strong commitment to student success. Bekah is personally invested in guiding each applicant toward their highest potential, tailoring her guidance to reflect their individual strengths and goals. With a focus on tailored strategy and consistent accountability, she ensures students receive both structure and encouragement throughout the application process. Her philosophy centers on creating a supportive environment where applicants feel confident, empowered, and never isolated during what can often be a very challenging time.

Bekah is fluent in English and Spanish. She is also a native of San Antonio, Texas (so she knows good Tex-Mex food!) and is now living her best life as a litigator in New York City, where she enjoys Broadway shows, the diverse foods, immersive street pop-ups, and visiting different boroughs.

Krystle’s academic journey began at Arizona State University, where she graduated first in her class. She then earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, along with a business and public policy certificate from the Wharton School of Business. Committed to broadening her global perspective, she pursued an MBA from Webster University through an immersive program that combined academic coursework with hands-on business experience across Europe and Asia. She has been awarded numerous scholarships throughout her academic journey, including the University of Pennsylvania Dean's Merit Scholarship and Ford Motor Company Honors Scholarship. 

After law school, Krystle worked in Big Law in New York and California. She founded CIMI Ventures, a law firm dedicated to helping diverse clients, from nonprofits to multi-billion-dollar companies, grow. Krystle is deeply committed to serving as a community leader. She frequently speaks on topics related to law, business, and strategy and enjoys mentoring students as they explore how to maximize their advanced degrees. Krystle has consistently coached students with their academic growth through her roles as a University of Pennsylvania alumni ambassador, adjunct professor, university business case competition judge, and mentor.

Additionally, Krystle has served as a Board Director for the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation, a Fellow with the World Affairs Council, an adjunct professor at Marymount California University, and Assistant General Counsel for the San Diego Padres (on secondment). She was also honored as a Cultural Ambassador through the City of London Arizona Education Trust (COLAET).  

One of Krystle’s greatest strengths as an admissions coach is her ability to connect with applicants on a personal level. She helps each candidate identify their unique strengths and craft compelling, authentic, and memorable essays. Passionate about life design, her approach to admissions consulting is holistic and student-centered. She understands that for students, an application is more than just a submission—it represents their future and is a major investment. Krystle has guided many students through evaluating factors such as school rankings, location, and cost to help them find their best fit. Students she has coached have been accepted to top law schools at USC, UChicago, Northwestern, Boston University, Columbia, NYU, Duke, UPenn, Vanderbilt, UT Austin, and Georgetown. She takes immense satisfaction in supporting students through this journey and celebrating their successes.

In her spare time, Krystle enjoys seeking adventure and volunteering with animal organizations. She managed to combine the two when she met her husband while volunteering at an animal shelter. They quickly bonded over their shared love of dogs and adrenaline-filled activities and jumped at the chance to go wing walking—standing on the wings of an in-flight plane before strapping in for aerial acrobatics—on their first real date. They now live in sunny Arizona with their beloved dog, Ginger.

After completing high school in Karachi, Pakistan, Leyla attended Cornell University. Subsequently, she worked as a legal assistant at a prestigious international law firm in Washington, D.C., before attending Columbia Law School with a scholarship. After graduating and passing the New York State Bar, Leyla worked as an attorney at Hogan Lovells in New York, a top 50 global law firm. After four years as an attorney, she left the corporate world to pursue both creative and public-spirited endeavors, such as admissions counseling. She has also served as an admissions reader at Cooper Union for the last four years. 

Throughout Leyla's education and career, she has recruited, interviewed, and mentored students and interns. She has guided undergraduates and law students in pursuing their goals, advising them about academics, research, testing, and networking. As a counselor, Leyla loves working with students to help identify their skills, passions, and individual stories. Her personal background, education, and professional experience have provided her with a unique perspective on the law school application process. 

A fun fact about Leyla is that, although she has never visited Los Angeles, she has always been an avid Lakers fan!