Michael Sparrow ’08
Role: Assistant Professor, Morgan State University
Specialization: General MSL
Pitt Law’s MSL program gave me a solid foundation in law and taught me to think like a lawyer — skills I’ve applied as a college administrator and professor. The program’s flexibility and supportive community made it invaluable.
Patricia Blount ’20
Role: Physician, Clinical Research Compliance
Specialization: Health Care Compliance
The MSL enhanced my legal credibility and expanded my expertise in intellectual property. I valued the full law school experience and exceptional faculty and staff support.
Flannery O'Rourke ’19
Role: Policy and Advocacy Professional
Specialization: Self-Design
The MSL empowered me with legal knowledge, sharpened my skills, and boosted my confidence. Professors and staff were incredible mentors — applying was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
Jessica Moss ’18
Role: Arts, Education & Advocacy Professional
Specialization: Self-Design
The MSL let me design a unique curriculum exploring art, property, and race. It enriched my work in the arts and dramatically expanded my professional network.
Denise Simpson ’03
Role: Nonprofit Founder
Specialization: Family Law / Nonprofit Law
The MSL helped me create and secure tax-exempt status for my nonprofit homeless shelter. It fit my life as a parent and left me wanting to take more classes!
Joel Lim ’07
Role: Corporate Restructuring Professional
Specialization: Corporate Law
The MSL prepared me to work closely with lawyers, especially during my time at Ernst & Young’s corporate restructuring practice.
Stephanie Minnaugh ’03
Role: IP and Tech Professional
Specialization: Intellectual Property & Technology Law
The MSL focused my studies on IP rights, sharpened my critical thinking, and opened new career paths.
Kathryn Beckman ’03
Role: IP Law Firm Administrator
Specialization: Intellectual Property & Technology Law
The MSL deepened my knowledge of IP law and strengthened my analytical skills — invaluable in my work in international IP.
Patrick Hoffman ’05
Role: Commercial Real Estate Professional
Specialization: Real Estate Law
The MSL improved my communication with attorneys and ability to navigate complex real estate and construction issues.
Barbara Strelec ’07
Role: Research Compliance Professional
Specialization: Health Law
The MSL helped me advance in research compliance by building analytical skills and deepening my understanding of healthcare regulations.
Kristeena Li ’10
Role: Legislative Analyst, Los Angeles County
Specialization: International Law & Human Rights
The MSL gave me the edge to secure a competitive legislative analyst role, where I rely on my MSL experience every day.