You Are More Than Your Numbers
Our “Why”
The law school admissions process wasn’t built with most women in mind—especially those without traditional support systems, insider guidance, or access to mentors. Too many capable, ambitious women are told they need perfect numbers, perfect résumés, or perfect circumstances to pursue a legal career. We know that isn’t true.
Beyond the Numbers exists to change the narrative.
We believe women deserve clear guidance, practical tools, and a supportive community as they navigate one of the most overwhelming decisions of their academic and professional lives. Our mission is to demystify the admissions process, replace confusion with clarity, and ensure that no woman has to walk this journey alone.
BTN was created to meet women where they are—whether they’re the first in their families to pursue law, navigating a non-traditional path, reapplying, or simply looking for direction. Every woman deserves the opportunity to become the lawyer she imagines, and we’re here to make that path more accessible, more transparent, and more empowering.
Because you are more than your numbers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower and guide women into law school. We provide the mentorship, community, and strategic tools to demystify the application process, proving that every applicant is more than just their numbers.
Meet The Team
Danae Richie
Founder & Attorney
Danae is the visionary behind Beyond the Numbers. As an Afro-Dominican, immigrant woman, her pre-law journey was shaped by resilience, determination, and the belief that a single “yes” can change everything. Applying to law school with a 145 LSAT score and a 3.4 GPA, she received 12 rejections and 2 waitlists before earning an acceptance from one of her top-choice schools—Northeastern University—proving that an applicant’s potential is far bigger than their numbers.
Motivated by the gaps she saw in access, mentorship, and clear guidance, Danae created Beyond the Numbers to provide the structure and support to support all women seeking a clearer, more confident path into law school.
Her perspective is grounded in real experience. Before law school, she worked as a paralegal; during law school, she clerked for global law firms and the Los Angeles Public Defender’s Office. She later became a Big Law attorney at Ropes & Gray LLP, one of the world’s premier firms, where she gained firsthand insight into private practice and the rigorous expectations placed on attorneys. Today, she has temporarily paused her legal practice to focus on the demands of motherhood.
Danae brings both personal understanding and professional credibility to her mentorship, equipping women with the strategy, clarity, and confidence they need to enter the legal field on their own terms.
Moriah Wilkins
Attorney & Public Interest Mentor
Moriah Wilkins is the Public Interest Mentor for Beyond the Numbers, now leading the program’s workshops and document review services. Her entire career has been a testament to public service, beginning with her work as a paralegal contractor for the United States Department of Justice. She is a graduate of The University of Virginia and attended Northeastern University School of Law on a full-ride public interest scholarship, demonstrating her excellence and commitment to the field from the very beginning.
Her experience provides mentees with a vital understanding of public interest pathways. During law school, Moriah interned for the Legal Aid Justice Center, the Massachusetts Department of Housing, and a Federal District Court Judge. After law school, she was a Public Interest Fellow at the Legal Aid Justice Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she worked as a tenant-side housing attorney and affordable housing advocate.
Today, she works as a Fair Housing Staff Attorney at a housing nonprofit where she investigates and litigates cases of housing discrimination across the commonwealth of Virginia. Her expertise is crucial in giving mentees a comprehensive, 360-degree view of the legal profession.
