Lawyers are uniquely qualified to take on the challenges of elected office. In this feature, we hear from Stanford Law alumni who have navigated the challenges of campaigning and representing their electorates. Here, they discuss everything from campaign funding to grassroots organizing to the satisfaction derived from this unique service— holding elected office.

Miriam Rivera, JD/MBA ’95 (BA ’86, MA ’89), former Google deputy general counsel, discusses her career path to co-founding Ulu Ventures, which funds some of the most diverse groups of entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.

This year, Stanford Law celebrates the 10th anniversary of the John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service and Public Interest Law. Here, we look at how it supports public interest careers for students and alumni alike.