From the Court to the Courtroom: Jasmine Williams' Inspiring Transition

From Athlete to Attorney: Jasmine Williams' Inspiring Journey | More Than 94

In this episode of 'More Than 94,' we sit down with Jasmine Williams, a former collegiate basketball player who has transitioned from the basketball court to the courtroom. Raised in Houston, Jasmine played for Texas A&M and earned degrees in Business Finance and Educational Psychology before taking the LSAT during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was accepted into Tulane University's prestigious Sports Law program and recently passed the bar exam. Jasmine shares her unique journey, the challenges she faced, and the valuable lessons she learned as a student-athlete that have helped her succeed in law school. Tune in to hear her advice for current athletes contemplating life beyond sports, the importance of involving alumni in collegiate programs, and her aspirations in labor and employment law. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!

00:00 Introduction and Philosophy
00:43 Guest Introduction: Jasmine Williams
02:20 Jasmine's Athletic Journey
05:33 Transition to Law School
07:07 Life in New Orleans
08:11 Balancing Law School and Athletic Lessons
13:40 Post-Law School Plans
16:34 Advice for Student Athletes
22:25 Realizing Basketball Isn't Forever
22:51 The Importance of Community Service
24:09 Dealing with Major Injuries
26:34 The Mental and Physical Challenges of Recovery
30:00 Advice for Collegiate Athletes
30:31 The Power of Alumni Networks
35:01 The Impact of NIL on College Sports
38:37 Facing the Real World After College
44:31 Future Plans and Career Goals