Ruth S.
5.0
Journalist | Columbia Law J.D. | Morehead-Cain Scholar
Studied at Columbia Law School
Worked at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
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Ruth’s Law School Qualifications
Storytelling has been a throughline of my personal and academic pursuits. With over 5 years of professional writing experience, my unique background in journalism and law equips me with the skills to help you craft a compelling narrative that stands out. After three years as a journalist at HuffPost, I'm now a J.D. Candidate at Columbia Law School — and hope to serve as a resource for those looking to strengthen their writing skills. I attended undergrad at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead-Cain Scholar, a recipient of the nation's first full-ride merit scholarship at the first public university in the U.S. Navigating several rigorous application and interview processes, I also gained admission into Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, the University of Michigan and other institutions. At Carolina, I earned my degree in Media & Journalism and a minor in Hispanic Studies, honing my communication skills and freelancing professionally as a college junior. In addition to interning at various outlets such as Radiolab, the TODAY Show, and the Los Angeles Times, I have written for Teen Vogue, Allure, NBC, ESSENCE, and many other publications. Now, I aim to leverage my experiences to explore law at the intersection of media and entertainment. Whether editing personal statements, refining resumes, or offering interview preparation, I want to impart my skills to students and prospective applicants trying to convey what *their* stories are.
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About Ruth
Storytelling has been a throughline of my personal and academic pursuits. With over 5 years of professional writing experience, my unique background in journalism and law equips me with the skills to help you craft a compelling narrative that stands out. After three years as a journalist at HuffPost, I'm now a J.D. Candidate at Columbia Law School — and hope to serve as a resource for those looking to strengthen their writing skills. I attended undergrad at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead-Cain Scholar, a recipient of the nation's first full-ride merit scholarship at the first public university in the U.S. Navigating several rigorous application and interview processes, I also gained admission into Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Duke University, the University of Michigan and other institutions. At Carolina, I earned my degree in Media & Journalism and a minor in Hispanic Studies, honing my communication skills and freelancing professionally as a college junior. In addition to interning at various outlets such as Radiolab, the TODAY Show, and the Los Angeles Times, I have written for Teen Vogue, Allure, NBC, ESSENCE, and many other publications. Now, I aim to leverage my experiences to explore law at the intersection of media and entertainment. Whether editing personal statements, refining resumes, or offering interview preparation, I want to impart my skills to students and prospective applicants trying to convey what *their* stories are.
Work Experience
SEO Law Fellow
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
May 2024 - July 2024
• Edited and prepared an engagement letter regarding the representation of a Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) client seeking copyright advice • Researched music licensing policy and various record label databases to identify artist ownership rights • Drafted a memorandum assessing bodily injury & assault claims in ongoing torts litigation involving Black migrants • Successfully completed a secondment with the legal department of Bank of America • Selected to join a cohort of talented, underrepresented law students to participate in networking events as well as optional diversity & practice area trainings during a 10-week summer law institute and internship at a corporate law firm
Culture Reporter
HuffPost
September 2021 - April 2024
• Covering issues, reporting trends, and amplifying stories at the intersection of pop culture, entertainment & identity and their impact(s) on society & people • Investigated the popularity of ABC’s “Bachelor” television franchise, garnering 179k pageviews • Led newsroom’s coverage of New York Fashion Week & spearheaded André Leon Talley tribute piece • Published over 50 stories, ranging from longform features to profiles and more, with over 20 top 10 placements • Revamped and spearheaded the revival of HuffPost’s entertainment newsletter, “The Culture Catchall” • Launched “The Rise of the BBL” project after 3 months, working across the newsroom to create multimedia elements and amassing 387k overall page views, 91k Apple News referrals and a viral Twitter Moment • Identifying emerging trends and trendsetters, reporting out big-picture ideas, and telling stories about diverse voices and communities • Collaborating on innovative projects and series with a team of journalists who write about the intersection of popular culture and race, gender, sexuality and other identities
Arts & Entertainment Reporting Intern
Los Angeles Times
June 2021 - September 2021
• Published 53 stories in 15 weeks on breaking industry news, features, original next-day stories, & awards show coverage • Interviewed Nikole Hannah-Jones, stars of CW's "All American," Tayshia and Kaitlyn of "The Bachelorette," etc. • Wrote viral, trending stories on topics such as the Black TikTok strike and the cancellation of NBC's "Manifest," which amassed over 90,000 pageviews • Garnered over 650,000 story visits total, landed 7 stories in the print edition of the Times, and had 10 top 10 stories over course of internship
TODAY Show Digital Editorial Intern
NBCUniversal
January 2021 - May 2021
• Published over 14 news stories from Gen-Z perspective on politics, fashion, identity, & pop culture • Gathered sources for articles, made press inquiries, & booked interviews • Pitched organic story ideas & special guests for engaging social media takeovers • Created engaging multimedia elements for stories using Opinary and Infogram
Education
Columbia Law School
Doctor of Law - JD
2024 - 2027
Activities and societies: Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Society (EASLS) — 1L Professional Events Representative; Columbia Business & Law Association; Black Law Students Association; Empowering Women of Color
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, Media & Journalism, Hispanic Studies
2017 - 2021
Activities and societies: Recipient of the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, North Carolina Fellows Program, The Bridge, Coulture Magazine, the Carolina Association of Black Journalists, and Order of the Golden Fleece
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