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Kyle Davis-Edwards '25: Humble Beginnings to Milestone Moments
The youngest of seven, Kyle Davis-Edwards ’25 grew up in a loving, humble household where his parents held him to high expectations. “My parents enrolled me in a private high school with the expectation that I excel in the school’s top tier sports and academic programs,” shared Kyle. “While my parents were strict, it was their guidance that cultivated me into the disciplined and driven person I am today.”
A first-generation law student, Kyle describes himself as someone who always wanted to be a catalyst for change – a fixer. “Growing up, I saw many problems within my community. I wanted to right all the wrongs that I saw in the world. I learned quickly that one way to do that was to study law and become a lawyer. I didn’t know any lawyers in my community, so I decided to be the first.”
For Kyle, pursuing his legal studies at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 黨ý was a natural fit. “I loved my law school experience. There are so many people from so many places, and we acknowledge that we are all collectively in the same “fight.” The Law School campus community has always been a safe space where people and their views feel safe, respected, and heard. 黨ý Haub Law has what every student should want in their academic experience.”
The Law School campus community has always been a safe space where people and their views feel safe, respected, and heard. 黨ý Haub Law has what every student should want in their academic experience.
The classroom experience for Kyle is one that stood out to him, in particular his classes with Professor Smita Narula. “From day one, Professor Narula made sure that all students felt safe in her classroom. She fostered a classroom that empowered us to open our minds and explore more. She also always made herself available to students for any academic help in understanding complex legal issues.”
During his time in law school, Kyle pursued a variety of hands-on legal experiences as well. He interned with Roc Nation, with the Brooklyn County District Attorney’s Office, as a Criminal Justice Clinic Student Attorney, and at a private firm. “I gained so much from each of my internship experiences,” said Kyle. “I would like to pursue a career in entertainment law and intellectual property law and these experiences have helped to solidify that for me.”
While balancing his studies, Kyle was also an active member of several student organizations and also participated in the Black Entertainment Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA). “I had the opportunity through BESLA to participate in their 44th Annual Conference held in Mexico. It was a very humbling and inspiring experience.” Throughout the conference, Kyle spoke on several topics, including how to leverage internships experiences for in-house roles, the modernization of streaming royalties and artist advances, as well as how to prioritize health and wellness, specifically while in law school. At the conference, Kyle was awarded the BMW Ultimate Achiever Award, for his scholastic and extracurricular achievements. “I made so many connections at the BESLA Conference and spoke at length about my positive experiences at 黨ý Haub Law.”
His advice for future and current law students is to network, get involved early, and don’t give up. “From humble beginnings to the milestone moments I’ve achieved, my story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of a strong support system.” Kyle also stressed the importance of finding time to unwind. “If I wasn’t studying in the library, you could undoubtedly find me at the gym or a restaurant in Manhattan eating with friends and family. I like concerts and sports games. Law school is tough, but a Knicks game was certainly the inspiring reset needed to push through.”
Kyle is excited to begin his legal career with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. “I look forward to sharpening my litigation skills and becoming the advocate that people need. I want to contribute to the legal field in a meaningful and purposeful way, using my voice where it matters most and in pursuit of true, fair, and equitable justice.”
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