Shawn Holcomb

Shawn Holcomb
Class of 2023
Bowling Green, Kentucky

What do you love most about your family and/or friends?

The things I love about my family and friends are that they are always loving, encouraging, and honest.

What undergraduate and graduate degrees do you have? 

I have a B.S. in Biology from Western Kentucky University.

Why law school and why Brandeis?

I was pursuing a career in the medical field for the majority of my undergraduate years. However, after deciding I wanted to do something different and encouragement from a few family members, I started looking into law school and it caught my attention. I chose Brandeis because I felt like it would be the school to put me in the best position to succeed after graduating.

What is the greatest challenge you have overcome and why?

The most challenging thing for me was searching for a new career goal after deciding I was no longer interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. I began this process a year and a half ago, and I think it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

How do you define Inclusive? How do you define Excellence?

To me, inclusivity means providing opportunity to those who come from all backgrounds, especially to those who have traditionally been excluded from such opportunities. Also, Excellence, in people, is having the diligence and determination to make sure that the task is done to best of one's ability.

What is your professional goal for five years from now?

My goal five years from now is to be a junior associate at a law firm, and hopefully I will be well on my way to becoming midlevel associate.

What is your favorite quote?

"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt