Who did you meet with today?

Today we had the opportunity to meet with Mera Baker Ramos and Sarah Kollman

Where do they work? What does the company do?

Mera Baker Ramos works for Pacific Charter School Development, a nonprofit organization that helps charter schools to secure affordable, high-quality facilities to address educational inequality.

Sarah Kollman works at Young Minney & Corr, LLP, which is a law firm that specializes in education law, along with lending their services to educational facilities, and nonprofit organizations.

What did you learn today? What were some highlights?

I learned that the practice of law is a little more strict than many other career paths but that the skills you put in are almost the same; the difference is that you need a test and that only some states in the U.S. allow for someone to take the Bar exam without attending law school. A highlight that I learned from this is that just like every other career path you should try to make connections with people in the same career path you desire, speak to counselors who can help you lean on resources that will direct you toward your chosen career path and lastly to listen and read more about your career path so you don’t start with a blind eye and you can be more knowledgeable about this desired career path

What insights did you gain into the field of real estate development?

I was given the opportunity to learn how practicing law falls into real estate due to the fact lawyers are involved in real estate transactions such as buying and selling property which means they also review and draft contracts.

What did you find the most interesting about the field after today?

Some things I found most interesting about this field are how even though practicing law and real estate can be stressful and strict, you can manage it be ensuring you take breaks, and break up projects into smaller tasks. Another thing I found interesting is how this plays a role in the real world. This field of work can impact the lives of others by using the expertise you learn in the field of law to help others achieve their desired outcome from their situation.