
Justin Bryant
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Admissions Committee at Tsinghua University
Works at Baker Botts
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About Justin
I’m Justin Bryant — a BigLaw attorney, law school admissions coach, and mentor for aspiring legal professionals, especially those looking to break into tech-focused practice areas. My path to the legal profession wasn’t traditional, and that’s part of what makes my coaching effective. I started my career in a tech startup and later worked at a tech-focused NGO, experiences that deeply shaped my understanding of the intersection between law, innovation, and impact. I eventually pivoted into private practice, lateraling into a leading law firm where I focus on data privacy, cybersecurity, and emerging technology issues. As someone who’s gone through the law school admissions process and the lateral hiring process — both with a non-linear background — I understand the pressure to “package” your story, and I know how to turn even unconventional experiences into compelling narratives. I’ve helped clients land spots at top law schools and secure BigLaw offers, not by forcing them to fit a mold, but by helping them refine and present what’s already powerful in their experiences. Whether you're applying to law school, trying to find your place in the legal world, or navigating how to align your legal career with your interests in tech, I’d love to help you approach the process with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know how powerful it is to have someone in your corner who sees your potential, helps you find your voice, and shows you how to navigate spaces that weren’t always built with you in mind. I didn’t come from a traditional pre-law background, and I know firsthand how isolating and opaque the process can feel—especially for people of color trying to break into elite institutions or high-powered legal careers. Mentors changed the trajectory of my life, and I coach to pay that forward. Whether you’re applying to law school, exploring tech-focused legal practice, or figuring out how to own your story, I’m here to help you move with strategy and self-belief.
Work Experience

Associate
Baker Botts
July 2024 - Present
Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Group
Global Sandboxes Forum Lead
Datasphere Initiative
April 2023 - July 2024
Head of Operations
Compound Planning
March 2022 - August 2022
Building the tech-enabled back office for advisors to source and manage alternative assets.

Associate
Orrick
October 2021 - March 2022
Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Associate

Research Fellow
Stanford Law School
June 2021 - June 2022
Education

Tsinghua University
Master's Degree, Global Affairs; Business
2017 - 2018
Admissions Committee Experience
Schwarzman Scholars Program (Cohort 2)

Duke University
Bachelor's Degree, Public Policy
2013 - 2017

Stanford Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Activities and societies: Black Law Students’ Association Professional Development Chair, Stanford Law Association, Stanford Technology and Law Review, Rock Center for Corporate Governance Student Advisory Board

Universität Vienna
Master of Laws - LLM, European and International Business Law
Thesis: Africa in the Information Age: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Data Protection and Digital Rights
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5.0
Justin has helped Leland clients get into Baker Botts