Bryson Malcolm
Founder & CEO
Bryson is a JD graduate of Columbia Law School whose legal practice experience spans top firms like Skadden and Fried Frank, where he honed his expertise in real estate law. His multifaceted heritage, Jamaican, Russian, and Jewish, helps to shape his unwavering commitment to advancing inclusion within the legal profession.
Combining a deep understanding of law firm politics and a passion for collaboration, Bryson offers attorneys personalized career guidance and ensures they land opportunities that foster growth, respect, and success.
While at Columbia Law School, Bryson served as the President of the Columbia Law School Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) and was an active Member and Mentor within the Columbia Law School Black Law Student Association (BLSA).
Thought Leadership | Featured In
The Wall Street Journal
Big Law Firms Struck a Truce With Trump—and Set Off a Clash With Recruits
"[I've] heard from Columbia students who have committed to work at Willkie, Skadden and other firms that have since made concessions. Some want to know if it is possible to find another position at this stage."
"His advice: If you want to stay in big law, wait out the next several months and see what plays out. Meanwhile, network."
Reuters
DE&I is being hit — what will that mean for BigLaw?
"[Bryson Malcolm] posted that he combed through data to find that, in a recent round of layoffs, overall associate headcount was reduced by about 15%, white male headcount was reduced by 6.5% and person of color headcount was reduced by 21%."
Politico
Article 1
Law students say they want to work for the firms standing up to Trump
"Standing up for the legal profession and the rule of law has given certain firms a big boost in visibility with students."
"Students aren't really locked into every single law firm. The firms who have lawyers who are actually proud to be there right now... I just think that's going to come out when you're talking to them and students might end up going for that."
Article 2
Inside the fallout at Paul, Weiss after the firm's deal with Trump
"Paul, Weiss used to be the gold standard for litigation. I think that reputation is waning."
"Students are plugged in in a way that they've never been before and they're tracking all this. I don't really see a situation where a student would choose Paul, Weiss over any of its peers that didn't have a similar fallout."
Bloomberg Law
Article 1
Trump Big Law Diversity Probe Sows Doubt About Reach of EEOC
"But as the Trump administration continues its anti-DEI efforts, it's becoming harder for clients and attorneys to avoid getting stuck in the crossfire."
"Even if they aren't on the list, there is a chaos element here, they could be on the next list in a couple of weeks."
Article 2
Big Law Recruiting Rush Puts More Pressure on Diverse Students
"Students should lean on informal networks like affinity groups at their law schools to remain competitive... These student organizations act as a proxy for insider expertise legacy law students have coming into school."
Article 3
Law Firms Boost Diversity Defenses After Conservative Backlash
"Diverse attorneys are often the first to go when firms go through layoffs due to Big Law's implicit biases."
Article 4
Columbia Law School Offers Pass/Fail Grading Amid Gaza Protests
"Choosing pass/fail is a risky gamble for students... Opting in may be construed by firms to indicate a political position, but it could be a game-changer for students worried about a low grade point average."
ALM Law.com
Featured Legal Industry Commentary
Bryson Malcolm has been featured as an expert source on law firm hiring trends, culture, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, and the legal recruiting landscape.
Above The Law
Legal Industry Expert Commentary
Bryson Malcolm provides expert commentary on BigLaw recruiting, culture, inclusion, and belonging, and career guidance for attorneys navigating the legal market.
Law360 Pulse
How Political Tumult May Impact BigLaw's New Atty Recruiting
"From what I'm hearing, most [law students] plan on applying everywhere they can and if they have a choice between a law firm that made a deal and one that has not, they will choose the firm that has not made a deal."
"I think the DEI issue is more important than it's being given credit for... For Gen Z, they're particularly sensitive to inauthenticity."
ABA Journal
Legal Industry Expert
Bryson Malcolm has been recognized as an expert voice on legal recruiting and culture, inclusion, and belonging in the legal profession by the American Bar Association.
Celine Yamaguchi-Coyle
Demographic Data Consultant
Celine is a 2018 graduate of The University of British Columbia where she graduated with a double major in Neurobiology and Neuroscience. She successfully built the groundwork and founding data for our AAPI attorney database and actively monitors both positive and negative trends within that attorney demographic group.
Ivana Xie
Legal Communications Intern
Ivana Xie is a class of 2028 JD candidate who previously worked as a paralegal within the Capital Markets Group at Sidley Austin. Prior to her legal career, she worked as a journalist, where she developed extensive research, writing, and investigative skills. She currently serves as a 1L Representative on the Executive Board of APALSA and is an active member of the Corporate Society.