SPARKS

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Lekha Menon '18 — Senior Litigation Attorney at GIFFORDS Law Center

September 17, 2026

In this episode of SPARKS, Senior Litigation Attorney at GIFFORDS Law Center Lekha Menon ’18 joins Dean Melanie Leslie and Associate Dean for the Office of Career Success Carey Bertolet Grant for a conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome and finding one’s passion, even if the path to it is not linear. With a start in big law, Lekha talks about how she took the opportunity to explore various practice areas before landing a role in litigation. The foundational skills she learned at...

Olivia Greer '12 — Partner and Head of U.S. Privacy & Cybersecurity at Weil

July 29, 2026

This episode of SPARKS features Olivia Greer '12, Head of U.S. Privacy & Cybersecurity at Weil and a partner in the firm's Technology & IP Transactions Practice. She also serves as Co-Lead of the Firm’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force.   Her work spans transactional work, advisory practice, incident response to data breaches, and artificial intelligence.   Olivia discusses how she was drawn to intellectual property while she was in law school and how that initial interest shaped her approa...

Jackie Pearce '13 (Fried Frank) & Andrea Sáenz (Co-Counsel)

June 25, 2026

This episode of SPARKS was recorded live at Cardozo's 34th INSPIRE! Awards. We spoke with the event’s two Community Impact Honorees: Jackie Pearce '13, Pro Bono Immigration Attorney at Fried Frank, and Andrea Sáenz, Senior Counsel at Co-Counsel NYC and Managing Director of the National Immigration Habeas Institute (NIHI). Jackie and Andrea have spent their careers representing detained immigrants navigating one of the most complex areas of the legal system, often without access to an attorney...

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What is the email for SPARKS?

The publicly listed emails for SPARKS: lawinfo@yu.edu and lawpr@yu.edu.

How many listeners does SPARKS have?

Podseeker estimates SPARKS reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for SPARKS?

SPARKS typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior lawyers, law-firm partners, legal-sector leaders, public-interest advocates, specialized practitioners, and accomplished Cardozo alumni or affiliated professionals. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major law firms; High-profile litigation, transactions, or regulatory work; Significant public-interest or pro bono contributions. Recent guests include Olivia Greer, Andrea Senz, and Jackie Pearce.

How hard is it to get booked on SPARKS?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does SPARKS cover?

Recent episodes cover Law, Legal Careers, Legal Education, Leadership, and Public Service. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.