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There's more to JD life than bright lights and BigLaw! In this episode, Olivia Robinson, Esq. talks about her career journey through the ever-changing practice of law; what keeps her interested in the profession; the strategy she used to land her first post-grad law job; and, the moments we all have, including "Can I just live?!" and "As per my last email..." Tune in for useful tips on pursuing a career in healthcare law or healthcare compliance, plus insight on what it's like to be in-house counsel at a major healthcare company. About Olivia: Olivia Robinson is Associate General Counsel at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield. Prior to joining BCBS, Olivia represented healthcare facilities in regulatory and compliance matters related to Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement disputes. Her regulatory experience also involves litigation before the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, informal dispute resolution with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, administrative appeals with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and reimbursement of Medicare and Medicaid claims. Olivia also assisted healthcare facilities in establishing and evaluating their Medicare and Medicaid compliance efforts and handled negotiations with government agencies.Olivia earned her B.A. in Political Science and English from Howard University, her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law, and her LL.M. in Law and Government from American University Washington College of Law. Support the show (https://linktr.ee/AfroLAWtina)