First Gen and Authenticity Over Assimilation
First Gen Law Pod16 Touko 2025

First Gen and Authenticity Over Assimilation

Welcome back, First Gens! In this episode, I open up about the emotional weight of assimilation as a first-generation attorney and why showing up as your authentic self matters more than ever. Showing up as your full self in law and life from the pressure to use nicknames to downplaying our cultural identity, many first-gens are taught to “fit in” by fading out who they really are.

But not anymore.

I share personal stories, hard-won lessons, and five ways first-generation students and professionals can honor their identity, without burning out, in a profession that often demands conformity.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why assimilation feels like survival but costs too much
  • The emotional impact of “small compromises” like nicknames and code-switching
  • The power of reclaiming your full name, your story, and your voice
  • Practical ways to stay authentic in spaces that weren’t built with us in mind

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