Becoming James McGrath

In this powerful episode of The A-List Hour, host Andrew P. Abood sits down with James McGrath, President and Dean of Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. From his early days as an AIDS and LGBTQ+ activist—where he participated in bold acts of civil disobedience that even led to arrests in New York City—to serving as a U.S. Air Force corpsman, attending the historic Howard University School of Law, and rising through academia to lead one of the nation's most accessible and diverse law schools, McGrath's journey is one of resilience, barrier-breaking, and unwavering grit. Join them for an inspiring conversation on leadership in legal education, advocacy for equality, overcoming adversity, and the risks worth taking to drive real change. A must-listen for anyone pursuing purpose-driven success. 🎙️💥