Law School Admissions Consulting in Houston, TX

While at Texas Law, Marissa volunteered as a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and served as a summer associate law clerk at Jones Day. Additionally, in her work with Texas Law's inaugural Pipeline Program, she read student's personal statements, diversity statements, and addenda. She also met with students to assist each pipeline cohort participant in enhancing their application for law school. As a practicing lawyer in the District of Columbia, Marissa focuses on complex commercial litigation, federal regulations, internal investigations, and white-collar crime and compliance. 

Marissa is a firm believer in the power of mentorship and service and lives by the mantra, “it never dims your light to light another.” She is deeply passionate about helping students achieve their full potential. For the past six years, she has dedicated herself to teaching students how to present themselves in the best light throughout the application process. Having navigated the stressful and often overwhelming path to becoming a practicing attorney herself, she finds sharing her experiences and lessons learned very fulfilling. She takes great joy in witnessing each student’s growth, from crafting their application to the moment they are accepted into law school. For Marissa, this work is not just hard work—it’s heart work.

Marissa takes an individualized approach to law school admissions coaching, understanding that each student brings their own unique talents, experiences, and goals. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all strategy, she invests time in getting to know each student and their preferences, developing a customized plan that aligns with their individual schedules and aspirations. Her clear communication and well-defined expectations help eliminate ambiguity and foster a shared understanding of how to achieve each student's objectives. With her energetic, relatable, and enthusiastic demeanor, she brings enthusiasm to every session. She is dedicated to guiding, coaching, and cheering students on throughout their journey.

As a coach, Marissa excels at breaking down the application process into manageable steps, guiding students to craft their applications with purpose and distinction. She skillfully identifies and emphasizes each student’s strengths, developing tailored strategies to best position them for admission to their dream law schools. She also creates personalized schedules, ensuring students stay accountable and meet their submission deadlines with ease.

In her free time, Marissa enjoys traveling internationally, loves a good Texas tailgate, and lives for exploring the DMV for live music, new foods, and eclectic art.

Prior to law school, Steph earned her Bachelor’s degree in political science and government from California State University, Long Beach, graduating summa cum laude. After graduating from law school, she worked as an associate at a family law firm in Beverly Hills. She currently works as an assistant supporting the head of television business affairs at the Creative Artists Agency. With a diverse professional background, Steph is interested in family, human rights, and civil rights law.

Steph's journey to law school was inspired by her deep-seated desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. As the first person in her family to go to law school, she embraced the challenge and worked very hard to understand the application process inside and out. Now, she leverages these insights to effectively guide and support others on their journey to law school.

Combining her extensive knowledge of the law school application and her passion for helping others, Steph is adept at breaking down this challenging yet exciting process into manageable steps. With her compassionate guidance and unwavering support, she hopes students can embark on this transformative journey with confidence, knowing they have a trusted ally by their side every step of the way.

When she’s not busy mentoring or lawyering, Steph enjoys attending live music shows, watching films, and performing herself. In fact, she started college as a theater major and always wanted to be an actress growing up!

Maggie earned her BA in economics from Fordham University before obtaining her JD from the University of Texas School of Law. She brings a wealth of tutoring experience and a passion for guiding aspiring lawyers through the challenging law school application process. 

Maggie has always enjoyed helping people interested in law school admissions. Throughout her life, she has provided advice and tips to friends and family. This dedication propelled her to seek out professional roles as a tutor, making sure each student was well-prepared to start their successful legal career. She finds great joy in working with applicants who share her deep passion for law, and she goes above and beyond to provide them with the guidance and support they need to achieve their goals. 

As a coach, Maggie excels at helping candidates determine and highlight their strengths throughout their applications. She does this by asking thoughtful questions that encourage students to dig deep and reflect. Maggie also prides herself on her ability to bring comfort to candidates and their families throughout the process by reassuring them each step of the way. 

When she's not coaching, Maggie is an avid hiker and nature lover. She can often be found on long walks with her dog. Her favorite author, Haruki Murakami, inspires her.

As an immigration attorney, Demi supports individuals, families, and businesses as they navigate the US immigration process. She also has experience in humanitarian work, student support, and environmental resource management. 

Demi's passion for coaching is fueled by her personal journey, shaped by mentors who believed in her boundless potential and guided her toward success. Drawing from her tenure as a Senior Academic Advisor at Emory School of Law, she emphasizes the importance of diversity in shaping a vibrant student body, understanding that each candidate brings a unique blend of experiences and strengths to the table. As a first-generation lawyer, she also empathizes with the challenges of the application process and offers invaluable guidance to help students navigate it successfully. 

As a coach, Demi adeptly guides applicants to reflect on their experiences in a manner that brings out the best version of themselves without intruding on their personal journey. She skillfully assists them in articulating these insights effectively in their application materials. Leveraging her dual expertise as a coach and lawyer, Demi also equips applicants with the skills necessary to navigate the process of applying for internships and job opportunities during law school and throughout their professional careers. Her comprehensive approach ensures that applicants are well-prepared to seize opportunities and excel in their chosen paths.

In her free time, Demi enjoys trying any sushi that comes around the conveyor belt and traveling. Her first flight was to an international destination in Argentina. She is also a boba tea enthusiast with a personal goal of trying this delicious beverage in every city she visits.

Through his professional experiences, Parth has developed strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to break down complicated legal concepts. These skills have been instrumental in his years of coaching law school applicants, guiding them through every facet of the complex application process. Parth understands the stress that goes into applying to law school, and he prides himself on his ability to break application components into digestible pieces. He works closely with students to ensure they craft the perfect application with maximum care and minimal stress.

As a coach, Parth’s greatest strength is helping students reflect on their background (personal, professional, academic, extracurricular, etc.) and choose impactful experiences and stories to describe in their law school applications. He believes each student can portray unique value as part of the admissions process. Since students are often tempted to simply include what seems appealing or attractive to schools, Parth’s approach focuses on reflecting on students’ actual strengths and highlighting them within their application.

In his free time, Parth likes to work out, attend concerts, watch movies, try new restaurants, and attend standup comedy shows.

Rachel's educational experiences are invaluable to her, so she decided to use her talents to help others achieve their educational aspirations. She understands how overwhelming and anxiety-ridden the law school application process can be. She loves taking that burden away from applicants by breaking down the process to be more straightforward and understandable. Her goal as a coach is to reduce stress for applicants, allowing future law students to focus on highlighting their strengths and achieving their educational goals.

When working with applicants, Rachel strives to keep the mood light and the environment calm and relaxed. Once she has achieved a relaxed environment and the trust of her clients, she works to break down materials so the process is manageable, organized, and can be completed efficiently. Rachel’s greatest strengths as a coach include creating realistic timelines and organized schedules and helping students create standout personal statements and resumes. 

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys home organization, traveling to visit family, and spending time with her husband, daughters, and dog.