Podcasts by I Am The Law
I Am The Law takes a deep dive into the various practice areas and settings of law. We interview law school graduates with thought-provoking questions for an insider look into the realities of a career in law, recipes for success, and the biggest challenges lawyers face today.
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Inside the Legal Arena: Trial Strategy, Transparency, and Transformation from 2023-11-27T05:00
Rob Alexander charted a challenging path from short-term contract work to his own law firm. Episode 49 chronicled his time on the doc review circuit, with his now-partner Kimber Russell. Now, th...
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Safeguarding Innocence: A Glimpse into the World of a Child Abuse Prosecutor from 2023-11-20T23:00
Heather Stephenson, a deputy district attorney, prosecutes crimes against children. The conversation delves into the intricacies of the prosecution process. She contrasts the misdemeanor unit's ...
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More Than Law: Defending Personal Injury and Work-Life Balance from 2023-11-06T05:00
Liana Nobile, a trial attorney specializing in insurance defense litigation, predominantly handles personal injury lawsuits stemming from one major client's everyday business operations. Her abi...
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Inside the Deal Room: Unpacking M&A, VC Financing, and Work-Life Balance from 2023-10-30T15:30
Eric Lauria-Banta is a corporate transactional lawyer at the satellite office of a global law firm. As a senior associate, he wears multiple hats as he leads intricate M&A deals, taking on t...
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Early Career Clarity: From Immigration to Financial Litigation from 2023-10-02T05:00
Nathania Reyes litigates commercial disputes on behalf of financial services organizations like banks. Nathania recounts her journey from uncertain law student to finding her place in civil liti...
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Elevating Businesses to New Highs: Corporate Cannabis Practice from 2023-09-25T05:00
Mia Getlin specializes in the state-legal cannabis industry in Oregon and Washington. She shares insights into the challenges and complexities of navigating the highly-regulated cannabis sector,...
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Behind the Scenes of Whistleblower Litigation from 2023-09-18T05:00
David Lieberman represents whistleblowers who provide information to the federal government about their employer's fraud against the government. He discusses workings of whistleblower cases unde...
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Decoding Commercial Law at a Tech Giant from 2023-09-11T05:00
Pia Biswas is a commercial lawyer at Microsoft. The company's legal department, her business unit's needs, and Pia's daily work reflect the complexity you'd expect from a huge company with diver...
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Family Matters: Dollars, Decisions, and Dealing with Divorce from 2023-09-04T05:00
Whitney Lallas is a family law attorney in Maine. She shares her journey into family law, influenced by her interest in psychology and math. The emotional and financial aspects of her work figur...
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Death and Taxes: Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Clients from 2023-08-28T05:00
Linsey Gleason talks about her estate planning practice at a large firm. Her role involves helping clients determine their beneficiaries, trustees, and how to distribute their assets after death...
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Immigration Battles: Human Trafficking Beyond Borders from 2023-08-21T05:00
Angela Alvarado, a career-changer, discusses her role as an immigration lawyer with a legal aid organization in south Texas. She sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by victims o...
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Inside the Burrito with a Seasoned Franchise Attorney from 2023-06-05T05:00
Ryan Evans discusses his work as an in-house franchise and general business lawyer for Qdoba. He discusses his experience on both sides of the franchise relationship. He worked first as a lawyer...
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Commercial Litigation at a Large Firm from 2023-05-30T05:00
Chukwukpee Nzegwu is a junior associate practicing commercial litigation at a large, general practice law firm. While he didn't go to law school to do commercial lit, he's found it both exciting...
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Mediation and Arbitration as Alternatives to Litigation from 2023-05-22T05:00
After a long career in litigation, Diane Sorenson is transitioning to arbitration and mediation, also known as alternative dispute resolution or ADR. She discusses the differences and similariti...
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I Am The Law is Back! New Episodes Air May 22nd from 2023-05-02T05:00
Executive producer Kyle McEntee introduces one of I Am The Law's new hosts, Katya Valasek. They preview some upcoming episodes and make a number of helpful observations about legal careers. The ...
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I Am The Law is Back! New Episodes Air May 22nd from 2023-05-02T05:00
Executive producer Kyle McEntee introduces one of I Am The Law's new hosts, Katya Valasek. They preview some upcoming episodes and make a number of helpful observations about legal careers. The ...
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Litigating Brain Injuries Against Huge Insurance Companies from 2020-08-24T04:30
Ilya Lerma runs a small solo practice where she takes on insurance companies in complicated brain injury cases. She discusses the difficulty of running a contingency-fee practice, litigating as ...
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Times Are Changing in Real Estate Practice from 2020-08-17T04:00
Dan Drake served in law enforcement for a decade before going to law school and becoming a prosecutor. He discusses how student debt is a real issue and is what prompted him to get into real est...
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How Prosecution Can Be Like a Mathematical Formula from 2020-08-10T04:30
Jon Holscher prosecutes crime in a rural county. While the facts differ among cases, they must all add up to the elements of a crime to get a conviction. Jon is a graduate of Drake Law School. Listen
Doc Review Hell: A Culture of Fear But Not Totally Awful from 2020-08-03T16:44
We dive into a roundtable discussion with three law school graduates about short-term contract work, a job that resides at the bottom of the legal profession hierarchy. Known to some as “the cir...
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In-House Counsel at a Software Company from 2020-07-27T04:16
Zoe Sharp works at Optoro, a software company that keeps her busy in many areas of law. She talks about how she plans for the worst, which has been especially helpful during a pandemic and after...
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Sports&Entertainment Law: Making a Solo Firm Work Against the Odds from 2020-07-20T07:30
Jeremy Evans managed to outlast hundreds who started law school hoping to do sports and entertainment law. He talks about the struggle to start his own firm and why he thinks he was among the la...
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In-House Counsel at the City of Detroit from 2019-05-13T07:00
Choi Portis is a lawyer for the water and sewerage department in Detroit. She handles litigation for the department, develops policies and procedures, and reviews contracts—so one day is rarely ...
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A Lawyer for Tourists in Trouble from 2019-05-06T07:00
Alan Fowler primarily represents tourists who got into trouble while on vacation. He talks about finding clients, their urgency in resolving their legal trouble, and how he learns about what the...
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International Human Rights Lawyer at the United Nations from 2019-04-29T04:54
Matt Hoisington explains his path to and through the United Nations. He talks about how he managed to obtain one of the most sought-after jobs in the law as an international human rights lawyer....
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State Public Defender: The Complexities of Criminal Defense from 2019-04-22T07:00
Alisha Backus has an inspiring passion for her work representing people accused of crimes. When she was younger, she experienced the ugly side of our justice system as a victim of domestic viole...
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IRS Tax Lawyer: From Tax Strategist to the Government from 2019-04-15T06:26
Deepan Patel explains his role at the IRS. While the IRS has many types of lawyers, he focuses on business taxpayer guidance, which ensures certainty for businesses making major decisions. He de...
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Plaintiff's Personal Injury: A Radically Changed Business from 2016-06-06T02:30
Dan Minc discusses how he managed to rise to his firm's managing partner after starting there as a first-year lawyer. He also talks about how he builds his book of business a...
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Federal Criminal Defense: Representing Indigent Clients from 2016-05-23T03:07
Candace Hom explains her role in the criminal justice system. She also talks about how she builds trust with her clients, the various legal roles within the federal public defender off...
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Business Immigration: Helping Companies Bring Foreign Nationals to the U.S. from 2016-05-16T02:31
Melina LaMorticella worked as a paralegal for 15 years before going to law school. After graduation, she moved from a local immigration boutique to a larger firm in Portland to practice business...
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Estate Planning and Probate Counseling from 2016-05-08T20:07
Kathryn Cockrill started her career at a small firm and then went out on her own to reap the rewards of building a business in estate planning and probate. In this episode, Kathryn exp...
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A Look Into Our Archives from 2016-04-12T05:38:04
This episode is brought to you by BarBri Law Preview. They're giving away a $10,000 scholarship for a 1L this fall. If you want to apply, go to LawGiveAway.c...
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Appellate Lawyer: Telling a Court They Got It Wrong from 2016-04-03T16:40
Virginia Whitner Hoptman changed course several times throughout her career before settling back where she started with a highly specialized appellate practice. In this episode, Virginia explain...
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Criminal Defense: The Business Side of Being a Lawyer from 2016-03-20T22:26
Matt Swain started his own criminal defense practice in a college town 20 miles outside of Oklahoma City immediately after graduation. In this episode, Matt describes the importance of...
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Helping Schools Work with Families, Regulations, And More from 2016-03-01T04:27
Seamus Boyce is an education lawyer at a mid-size firm with offices throughout Indiana. In this episode, he tells us about routine work advising clients with one-off questions, as well...
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Federal Government Transactions: Affordable Housing Deals and Counsel from 2016-02-22T16:19
Kevin Karin is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lawyer in the Seattle regional office. In this episode, he tells us about his role at HUD and how it differs from...
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Criminal Justice Advocacy from Within the L.A. Mayor's Office from 2016-02-15T01:48
Kimberley Baker Guillemet helped form the Los Angeles Office of Reentry to ensure that when someone leaves prison, limited employment options do not lead to a cycle of crime. In this episode, sh...
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Helping Injured Workers Fight Insurance Companies from 2016-02-07T21:22
Royce Bicklein discusses his firm's practice and what's involved in proving where an injury occurred and what's to blame for the extent of an injury. Unlike almost every other state, Texas emplo...
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Business Litigation and Transactions for Commercial Lenders from 2015-12-14T22:14
Andy Park discusses his work as a junior associate for a mid-size business law firm. He tells us about his involvement in negotiating and originating loans, litigating and settling loan defaults...
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In-House Counsel: Where Prioritization Outweighs Perfection from 2015-11-23T05:17
Jessica Morgan discusses her areas of responsibility as vice president of Legal for Boulder Brands, a public company that owns a variety of food manufacturers. Jessica oversees a team of regulat...
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Public Finance in New York City Biglaw from 2015-11-09T05:54
Joan Kerecz discusses the various roles she’s played in helping public entities pay for, among other public projects, school and road expansions. Joan also talks to us about the on-campus interv...
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Helping Low-Income Individuals Fight the IRS from 2015-10-26T16:57
Alexis Farmer is a tax lawyer for low-income individuals at a pro bono legal services clinic and frequently finds herself talking to the IRS on behalf of her clients. Often her clients have had ...
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Staying Afloat to Pursue a Passion in Environmental Advocacy from 2015-10-19T01:13
Justin Bloom went to law school to right environmental wrongs via the law. In this episode, he talks about his range of experiences. While his first job was defending environmental takings cases...
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Defending Management in Employment Litigation from 2015-10-13T04:20
Matt Parker represents management in employment disputes. While he rarely finds himself in court, he often participates in adversarial proceedings like arbitration and administration hearings. I...
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Federal Pro Se Clerk: Helping Judges Dispose of Cases from 2015-10-05T03:18
Vail Gardner served the Middle District of North Carolina for six years as a law clerk. In this episode, she describes the various types of federal law clerks, including each position's pros and...
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Relieving Drowning Individuals with a Fresh Start Through Bankruptcy from 2015-08-17T04:13
Cristina Perez Hesano helps individuals struggling with debt to file for bankruptcy. In this episode, she he takes us through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy from prep to discharge, and why she decided t...
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Helping Families Plan Their Legacy with Trusts and Estates from 2015-08-03T01:04
Deacon Haymond discusses his small and growing law firm that specializes in trusts and estates. Deacon talks us through his fees, how he finds clients, and what happens when he's too nice t...
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Leaving the Law: What Drove One Lawyer to a High School Classroom from 2015-07-27T04:00
Jaye Lindsay decided after 3.5 years that he’d had enough. His first job out of law school wasn't glamorous, but the steady pay and hands-on litigation experience made up for a la...
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Video Game Law: Starting a Solo Practice with Niche Clients from 2015-07-19T23:22
Ryan Morrison created a firm centered on helping video game developers. His work greatly varies depending on what his clients need, but often involves intellectual property and contracts. I...
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Emerging Law Around LGBTQA+ Issues from 2015-07-13T15:41
Meaghan Hearne is involved in a variety of general practice areas, from civil litigation and criminal defense to divorces and child custody. However, much of her work revolves around LGBTQA+ cli...
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Full-Spectrum Counsel to Warfighters in the U.S. Military from 2015-07-06T15:44
Each of the five U.S. military branches has a large legal staff that handles civil litigation, criminal prosecution and defense, and more. With worldwide jurisdiction, the military justice syste...
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Economic Development in St. Louis from 2015-06-29T04:00
Laura Hughes is a project manager who is acutely aware of the fact that time is money. She immediately went to work for a public-private partnership after law school at the Gateway EB-5 Investme...
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A Closer Look at Insurance Defense Litigation from 2015-06-21T15:38
Meghann Joyce is an insurance defense litigator. While she's hired and paid by insurance companies, her clients are the insured defending, among other claims, professional liability and employme...
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Prosecuting Federal Drug Laws from 2015-06-08T04:00
Mike Hunter is an Assistant U.S. Attorney. In this episode, he details his role in the criminal justice system. From Fourth Amendment advice for federal agents making a bust to deciding which ca...
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Excelling at a Large Corporate Healthcare Firm from 2015-06-01T02:42
Holly Carnell, a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, describes her challenge of getting a biglaw job after graduating from a regional law school. She spends a lot of time helpi...
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Criminal Pleas, Fees, and Justice from 2015-05-18T04:00
Jessica Burke details her role in the criminal justice system as a criminal defense lawyer. From her approach to plea bargaining to her philosophy on fee arrangements, her choices underscore the...
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Consumer Protection: Suing Debt Collectors from 2015-05-11T04:23
Pete Barry is a consumer rights lawyer who sues debt collectors who harass or discriminate against consumers. Pete describes important criteria for taking a client, what's at the core of every l...
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Making Injured Sea Workers Whole from 2015-03-23T04:19
Marissa Olsson is a maritime lawyer who helps fishermen, ferry workers, and others injured on the job sue their employers. when they've been injured at work. Marissa's maritime practice is ...
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Health Policy and Medical Professional Prosecutions from 2015-03-16T03:45
Johanna Barde is a lawyer for the Tennessee Department of Health. In her capacity as assistant general counsel, Johanna creates public health policy—researching and writing rules of conduct—and ...
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Representing Medical Malpractice Plaintiffs from 2015-03-09T03:39
Greg Aycock shares how he transitioned from representing defendants to representing plaintiffs. He left his insurance defense practice on a leap of faith and discusses the struggles of being you...
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e-Discovery in Modern Civil Litigation from 2015-03-02T03:56
Nat Croumer is the discovery attorney administrative manager for the WilmerHale DiscoverySolutions team. In this role, he oversees coaching and career development, hiring, personnel matters, bud...
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Running a Transactional Legal Services NGO from 2015-02-23T05:00
Rachel Spears is the executive director of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBP-ATL) that organizes local volunteer lawyers to meet the non-litigation needs of nonprofit clients. She shares how ...
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Navigating the Administrative Maze for Immigrant Clients and Their Families from 2015-02-16T05:00
Manuel Escobar discusses his experience representing people as an immigration lawyer. In this episode, Manuel addresses some key questions pertinent to immigration law. What options are ava...
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Obtaining Writs of Mandamus to Assist Aggrieved Government Employees from 2015-02-09T03:23
Michael Morguess discusses his new appellate practice where he frequently seeks writs of mandamus—an order to a government agency or official to behave in accordance with the law—for clients ter...
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Delving into Residential Real Estate Law from 2015-02-02T00:40
Barbara Stewart is a real estate lawyer. Barbara started her career as in-house counsel for a large communications company before venturing into real estate law. Today, she spends her time draft...
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Representing Alleged Criminals Who Can't Afford a Lawyer from 2015-01-26T05:00
Laurie Landsittel gives us valuable insight into the day-to-day duties of public defenders. Laurie shares some of her personal experiences, such as her biggest challenges representing defendants...
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Litigating and Prosecuting Patents from 2015-01-23T06:14
Carlos Rosario is a patent lawyer who has twice switched law firms in Silicon Valley to strike his ideal balance between patent prosecution and patent litigation. Today, Carlos works for one of ...
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The Insurance Maze, Tough Clients, and Prevalent Sexism in Personal Injury Practice from 2015-01-21T06:26
Tricia Dennis has been a personal injury lawyer for almost 30 years. From dealing with sexist opponents to corralling tough clients, Tricia reveals several challenges she's faced in her career. ...
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Mediation, Conciliation, and Litigation in Family Law from 2015-01-19T11:00
Gabriel Cheong is the owner of a small family law firm. In this episode, Gabriel explains how his use of technology and fixed fees maximizes time spent on his clients' legal dilemmas. ...
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Introduction to I Am The Law, a Series of Informational Interviews with Law School Graduates About Their Jobs from 2015-01-05T22:37:56
I Am The Law is the inaugural podcast produced by Law School Transparency for LST Radio.
In the introductory episode, LST's executive director (Kyle McEntee) outlines why LST dec...
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