Ep 159: Drexel Law Review’s First Black Editor-in-Chief: Meet Alexandria Richards
Meet Alexandria Richards, the first Black Editor-in-Chief of Drexel Law Review. She shares her law school journey from aspiring family lawyer to passionate advocate in labor and employment law. She discusses her groundbreaking role at Drexel Law Review, highlighting the importance of mentorship, staying true to oneself, and embracing challenges. Discover Alexandria's insights on diversity, networking, and making history in the legal profession.
Meet Alexandria Richards
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Alexandria’s trajectory towards a legal career started at a very young age. Her peers and teachers recognized her commitment to rules and structure, commenting that they would not be surprised if she grew up to become a judge. Although family law is what initially drew her to law school, Alexandria developed a strong interest in labor law practice, inspired by her own experience as a micro-influencer and content creator. In her final year at Drexel, Alexandria served as Editor-In-Chief of Drexel Law Review, Volume XVI. As the first Black person to serve in this capacity at Drexel, Alexandria understands the importance of representation and mentorship within minority communities.
Episode Highlights
Alexandria Richards discusses her journey from initially aspiring to practice family law to finding her passion in labor and employment law during her time at Drexel Law.
She delves into her research on independent contractor issues, focusing on content creators and influencers who often face challenges due to their classification as independent contractors.
As the first Black Editor-in-Chief of Drexel Law Review, Alexandria shares her experience and responsibilities, including overseeing the publication process and maintaining relationships with authors and faculty.
She reflects on the importance of mentorship, networking, and staying true to oneself in navigating law school and the legal profession.
She offers valuable tips for aspiring law students, encouraging them to utilize their networks, seek help when needed, and embrace opportunities to make a difference in the legal field.
Tweetable Quotes
“Law school is always going to be here for you. There’s always going to be a need for lawyers, whether it be in labor, employment, or another field that tickles your fancy. So take your time in getting here because the road is tough and it will challenge you. But you have to make sure that you’re up for the challenge to show up for your goals in that way.”
“Being the first Black Editor-in Chief of Drexel Law Review is something I hold close to my heart. It’s a complete 180 from the little girl who started law school scared of her classes. Law Review taught me the importance of initiative, learning from mistakes, and valuing legal scholarship. It’s been an honor to serve and make an impact in legal academia.”