Western State College of Law Dean Marisa Cianciarulo was recently featured on The Portia Project podcast, where she shared her path to the legal profession, her experience as a law school Dean, and the importance of strong female role models. From being inspired by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to advocating for women faculty in first-year law classrooms, Dean Cianciarulo’s story highlights the impact of visibility, persistence, and leadership in legal education. Listen to the full episode here.