Oral history conducted for the 100 Years of Coeducation commemoration. Stephanie Garrett arrived at William & Mary Law School in 1988, after graduating from Smith College with a Bachelor of Arts in French and Government. During her time at the College, Garrett participated in student government and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the law school’s newspaper, “The Advocate.” After graduating in 1991 from William & Mary Law School, Garrett served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Chicago and later joined a private law firm as a litigator. Garrett then travelled to Cambodia to research the Khmer Rouge Tribunal with the United Nations. She currently works with the City of Chicago’s Law Department in public interest law. In her interview, Garrett recalls that William & Mary’s rich history and beauty drew her to apply. She emphasizes that the law school’s social scene and extracurricular opportunities created a strong sense of community. While she remembers her fellow law students as ambitious and “vicious,” there was no feeling of competition between peers. Writing for “the Advocate” gave Garrett the opportunity to speak out on issues relating to HIV/AIDs and campus sexual assault during her time at the College. After graduation, Garrett served as a litigator at a private law firm. There, she emphasizes that her work in management and on pro bono cases allowed her to make a true “difference” in people’s lives. Garrett describes her time with the United Nations as a legal officer at the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, where she worked on investigating crimes against humanity and war crimes. There, the experience she received working with a team on original source documents proved invaluable and deeply enriched her career as a lawyer. She credits her overall love for the law to William & Mary’s emphasis on intellectual honesty and critical thinking.The College gave its students, especially women, the platform to voice their opinions and create change. This experience remains formative for Garrett and has deeply influenced her worldview.