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Brooke E. Henderson - Journalist and Law student - Official Site
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Brooke Henderson

I am a

You may know me as a journalist.
Soon, I’ll graduate from Berkeley Law.

   I am a reporter who is fascinated by the intersection of emerging companies, digital privacy and race. I believe my skills as both a journalist and an attorney will empower me to make an even bigger, more equitable impact. While I focus on my studies, I will continue to freelance and explore legal journalism.

 

   In 2020, I graduated from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism (CUNY) where I studied investigation as an Ida B. Wells Scholar. After completing my master’s program, I helped write obituaries for healthcare professionals who died fighting COVID-19. In my most recent role as a Dow Jones News Fund intern at the Wall Street Journal, I covered everything from private equity to cybersecurity. Assisting with coverage of companies’ cybersecurity challenges and trends in venture capital affirmed my interest in startup and intellectual property law.  I plan to both write and practice, working closely with clients while also writing accessible, accurate articles for new entrepreneurs.

 

   I relish the opportunity to show other young journalists how to center their passions too. Every Tuesday, I schedule time to chat with students interested in law and journalism. I also serve as an alumni advisor for the University of Florida’s College of Journalism diversity initiatives. In high school, I created a literacy program centering diverse children’s literature called Pass That Book. The initiative now lives on at the University of Florida, where I advise students leading the program.

 

   I have a special love for good arepas, beaches, and Publix chicken tender subs.

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."

– Maya Angelou

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