Meet the team!

  • Founder & Executive Director

    Talia is a JD/MBA at New York University School of Law and Stern School of Business. She is a dual AnBryce/Jacobson scholar (full tuition scholarships) and has spent her past two summers as a Summer Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell. She graduated from Haverford College in 2019, where she was a Questbridge Scholar and majored in Political Science. Shortly after graduating, she began her role as a Banking and Credit Paralegal at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and was an SEO Law Fellow at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

    Contact: talia@legallyblkfund.org

  • Treasurer

    Danielle is currently Legal Counsel in Music Licensing at Spotify. She previously served as the Director of Business and Legal Affairs at 300 Entertainment, one of the top independent labels in the country, and Associate Director of Business and Legal Affairs for BMG’s record and publishing divisions. She received her law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in and her Bachelor Degree from Haverford College.

    Contact: dani@legallyblkfund.org

  • Law School Admissions Director

    Akiesha is a highly-effective law school admissions coach and consultant that has assisted hundreds of underrepresented law school applicants navigate the law school admissions process and obtain millions of dollars in scholarships. She is a former admissions officer for UCLA Law. Additionally, Akiesha owns and runs Anderson Admissions Academy which is a low-cost business designed to help underrepresented law school applicants navigate the law school admissions process. Outside of serving as an admissions consultant, Akiesha is also a licensed attorney, former lobbyist, former policy director and Advocacy & currently the Partnerships Manager for Represent Justice.

  • Program Coordinator

    Meisha is a seasoned professional in criminal justice and social work, currently serving as a Court Liaison Officer at the Cook County Adult Probation Department. With a Master of Arts in Sociology from Western Illinois University and a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration, she is passionate about advocacy, policy reform, and youth development.

    As a prospective law student, Meisha is committed to pursuing justice and making a difference in the legal system, leveraging her diverse experiences and skills gained from her previous roles.

    A quote Meisha likes to live by is “If you want something, you go for it, unapologetically.”

    Contact: meisha@legallyblkfund.org