The UCLI Legal Lounge

In this episode of The UCLI Legal Lounge, host Sabrina Ruiz-Monroy sits down with Shubham Shah, an attorney at Greenberg Traurig, to discuss his journey into law and the challenges of navigating imposter syndrome and competition along the way. Shubi shares how feeling “behind the 8 ball” shaped his mindset, and how resilience and perspective helped him grow into his role in complex litigation and restructuring.

He offers candid insight into building confidence, redefining success, and learning to celebrate others in a highly competitive field, while continuing to move forward despite self-doubt.

Whether you’re a pre-law student, law student, or early-career professional, this episode highlights the importance of perseverance, mindset, and making it anyway.

🎙️ Created by the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI)
📍 Brought to you by Utah Podcast Studio
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Creators and Guests

Host
Sabrina Ruiz-Monroy
Producer
Emily Zárate
Writer
Kaitlyn Pieper
Guest
Shubham Shah

What is The UCLI Legal Lounge?

Welcome to The UCLI Legal Lounge, your go-to podcast for navigating the path to law school. Hosted by Sabrina Ruiz-Monroy, Associate Director at the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion (UCLI), each episode features candid conversations with law students, practicing attorneys, and admissions experts. Together, we explore the realities of legal education, share valuable insights, and offer practical tips to make your journey to law school a little smoother.

Brought to you by UCLI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion within Utah’s legal profession, The UCLI Legal Lounge invites listeners of all backgrounds to discover how they can find their place and their purpose in the world of law.