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