LSAT-175
GPA-3.82

In: Harvard, Columbia, NYU, UVA, Northwestern, Georgetown, GW, George Mason
Out: Yale
Attending: Georgetown

They were the model Catholic family; out to protect God 's will at all costs. He was the adulterer; fathering two children by another woman
They were the image of the grieving family; tears, hugs, and sorrow at each negative turn. His image was more fitting of a used car salesman; flowered shirts, thin, receding hair, and a look of pain that seemed to appear only at the most opportune times
They were the Schindler family, Robert, Mary, Bobby and Suzanne. He was Michael Schiavo. I was a television news producer covering this landmark right-to-die case
With the crowd of protestors growing larger by the day, Congress passed a law granting federal jurisdiction over the legal and medical questions surrounding Terri Schiavo 's life. It was a significant turning point. Family impressions, protests, and television interviews no longer determined Terri' s fate. Now it was about attorneys, judges, and most importantly, the law
There were no cameras in Judge James Whittemore 's courtroom. Everything the public would know about these critical arguments would come from the recollections of the 20 journalists witnessing the proceedings. As I watched, listened, and took notes about every detail I could capture in my reporter' s notebook, I became intrigued not only by the specific arguments and reactions, but by the broader strategies employed by the various attorneys. I found myself analyzing their tactics and thinking about how I would have argued the case if I were representing the parties
With Terri 's parents out of legal options, I returned home to find a buzz swirling through my condominium about a builder' s plans to redevelop the property adjacent to ours. It was a proposal fraught with problems: unsafe traffic patterns, excessive density, and property rights violations. The developer sought to use our land to meet its landscaping obligations for the new project. We hatched a strategy to convince the county board to address our traffic and density concerns while not compromising our ability to address property rights through the legal system. I was the designated "closer" at the public hearings, speaking last and utilizing my debate background to rebut any damaging comments from previous speakers. We succeeded in garnering county support for several important safety changes. However, the fight over property rights continues and I 've taken a leadership role in our efforts, first as chairman of our "congestion committee" and most recently as a member of the Board of Directors
The condominium issue could hardly be more different from the Terri Schiavo saga. One was literally a life or death situation which attracted the attention of the world; the other merely dealt with property rights, finances, and construction issues. However, the passion displayed by the participants in both cases taught me an important lesson about the necessity of law. Disagreements are an element of human nature and even seemingly minor disputes can erupt into major conflicts. The law helps prevent hostilities in the first place by setting a standard for various behaviors. When those standards are breached, the law provides recourse and resolution
So why would I want to disrupt a prospering career in journalism for the opportunity to study law? It comes down to whether I want to be the person covering difference makers or the person making a difference. In five years as a journalist I 've been fortunate to have had a front row seat to history, coordinating interviews with the likes of Former President Bill Clinton, First Lady Laura Bush, and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, while covering an inauguration, several hurricanes, and social chasms such as the Schiavo case. These unique experiences helped me realize that I want to be on the other side of the fence, in a position to exert influence as an advocate rather than a neutral observer. I envision myself taking the passion I have seen in both the courtroom and the county board room and helping channel it into resolutions that can only come through knowledge and appreciation for the prevailing law. With this application to I am taking the first __________ step toward realizing my calling as an advo Cate, a difference maker, an attorney

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