Send us a textSome career stories unfold neatly. Andrea N. Rivers story isn’t one of them, and that’s exactly why it resonates.This week on the SideBar Advisors Podcast, I sat down with Andrea, an associate in the Antitrust & Competition group at Baker McKenzie, whose path into law has been shaped by grit, community, and a whole lot of real-life juggling.In this episode we talk about: ⚖️ How she handled working full time through law school  🌱 The mentors who opened doors early on 💼 Navigating career moves between Akin Gump, Axinn, and now Baker McKenzie 🤝 Co-founding Black JD, Inc. to support first-gen and underrepresented pre-law students 👶 Balancing new motherhood with a demanding legal careerFor newer attorneys and JD candidates trying to find their footing, Andrea’s story is a candid look at the realities of starting out in Big Law.