Why I Went to Law School: Fear, Leverage, and the Power of a Contingency Plan

In The Know with Tony Reeves · May 25, 2026 · 14m

In this episode, Tony Reeves answers a question he has been asked many times:Why did you go to law school?The answer is not as polished or predictable as some might expect. Tony reflects on growing up as part of Generation X, watching his mother’s educational journey, and being shaped by the belief that education was the gateway to security, survival, and opportunity. He shares how law school became both a personal milestone and a professional contingency plan—even though he had no clear idea where the degree would take him.Along the way, he opens up about imposter syndrome, fear of failure…