An Education that Travels

Technology is constantly changing, and it can be difficult for the law to keep up - or there often may be no precedent to follow. Frequently, I encounter unexplored issues when working with new technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, cloud-based technology, geospatial technology, open source software, and the Internet of Things. Each of these innovations raises many legal implications in contract law, tort law, criminal law, cybersecurity, data protection, data governance, access to information, privacy, intellectual property, and safeguards for individual rights. Every day, I pave new ground.

My education made this possible. Emory Law equipped me with the necessary tools to make decisions and help make the world a better place. In addition to offering many courses relevant to my field, Emory offered many exceptional faculty - for example, Professors John Witte Jr., Frank Alexander, and Bobby Ahdieh - who specialized in maximizing students’ ability to “think like a lawyer.”

Moreover, Emory’s reputation travels internationally. Recently, I had the opportunity to travel for work to a country on the other side of the world. Although far from Atlanta, the government officials and members of other international organizations I met recognized the Emory name. While in school, I would never have expected this reach.

Finally, Emory has given me the ability to navigate a challenging place. The World Bank employs people of diverse backgrounds and culture, which means that people apply conflicting logic and reasoning in many situations. At Emory, I was already exposed to a diverse population, so much so that I sometimes struggled to understand people. Now I realize what Emory was preparing me for and am grateful.