Alison Monahan

Alison Monahan is a multi-faceted professional with a diverse background in law, entrepreneurship, and skiing. She currently works as a Ski Instructor at Palisades Tahoe, a position she has held since December 2022.12

Professional Background

Monahan's career spans several fields:

Legal and Educational Entrepreneurship:

• Co-founder of Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox, organizations dedicated to helping law students and bar exam takers succeed1
• Founder of The Girl's Guide to Law School1
• Over a decade of experience assisting students in achieving their goals, with a particular focus on supporting under-represented and first-generation members of the legal profession1

Legal Career:

• Former successful attorney, having graduated from Columbia Law School1
• Worked as a law clerk for a federal judge in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2006-2007)1
• Experience as a BigLaw patent litigator1

Technology:

• Previous experience as a Web Developer at Zoomedia (October 2000 - August 2003), where she developed web applications for biotech and pharmaceutical clients1

Education

Monahan has an impressive educational background:

• JD from Columbia University School of Law (2003-2006)1
• M.Arch from University of California, Berkeley (1997-2000)1
• BA in Sociology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1994-1996)1

Current Role

As a Ski Instructor at Palisades Tahoe, Monahan combines her passion for skiing with her professional skills. This role allows her to share her expertise and love for the sport with others while enjoying the beautiful Alpine Meadows, CA location.12

Alison Monahan's diverse background and experiences have shaped her into a unique professional who continues to contribute to various fields, from legal education to winter sports instruction.