Maurice is a native of France, where she learned English while growing up. She crossed the English Channel and earned her first law degree in England, a LL.B. Next, Maurice returned to Paris to obtain more degrees in law. Afterward, she moved to Louisiana, where she enrolled at Louisiana State University to obtain her LL.M.  Maurice takes all her knowledge, skills, and legal expertise to assist clients in New York City.

Together, the two provide real-life tips for students in associate programs. Hear the things they look for in an associate and clerk and how these programs lead to job offers. Associateships and clerkships are opportunities often not available to students in other career paths. Make the most of them. 

In a summer program, remember your goals. Do good work and build relationships. Remember why you’re in an associateship or clerkship. Hear what firms are looking for and how they judge performance. These programs are job interviews. Not just for the firm but for students exploring the firm. Learn what makes a good cultural fit. Both sides are observing each other. 

Attitude is everything. Be positive. Say yes to opportunities. And make the most of your summer program. 

Resources:

Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal LLP

American Bar Association

American Bar Association Litigation Section

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Guest Lucy Lang is a former prosecutor now serving as the New York Inspector General. She is charged with overseeing investigations into corruption, fraud, and abuse in the New York State government (more than 100 agencies) and has been a steady advocate of criminal justice reform. Lang shares her path and passion in this inspiring episode of Young Lawyer Rising.

The complex nature of Lang’s work depends heavily on her ability to lead, a skill she had to learn on her own and is now pressing the legal education field to include in law school curriculum. Seeking out mentors, learning on the job, and taking on new challenges were all part of her career growth. “If not you, then who,” she asks. “Be brave; take the bull by the horns.”

Get an inside look at the workings of government oversight, the value of public service, untangling difficult ethical decisions, and making a positive difference through leadership. It could be just what you need to help you take your next, bold step.

Dorothy Roberts is the 14th Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor, the George A. Weiss University Professor of Law & Sociology, and the Raymond Pace & Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights at University of Pennsylvania.

But Nwosu-Sylvester is also a fighter for rights, fair hiring needs, and workplace accommodation for those embracing disabilities.

Nwosu-Sylvester followed a nontraditional path to her legal career. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology with the goal of pursuing that field, focusing on helping people with disabilities. Then, the idea of putting a law degree to work in the field of disability and civil rights attracted her. Throughout her education, she worked to embrace her own disability – cerebral palsy – and learn how to live independently while making a difference.

In her legal career, Nwosu-Sylvester shows organizations that people with disabilities are capable, valuable contributors. Accommodation doesn’t have to be insurmountable or expensive, and Nwosu-Sylvester and her team regularly make themselves available to help organizations understand and develop neurodiversity policies and programs.

RESOURCES:

U.S. Department of Labor Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

ABA Commission on Disability Rights

The American Association of People With Disabilities

American Bar Association

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Katie Winchenbach is a corporate attorney at Motorola Solutions and program director for Ms. JD, a national nonprofit that supports aspiring and early-career women attorneys.

Christina Gregg served as the associate producer on this episode of Young Lawyer Rising.

Resources:

Lawyers For Civil Rights

Lawyers For Civil Rights, Facebook  

Lawyers For Civil Rights, Email: office@lawyersforcivilrights.org

Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

Boys & Girls Club of Boston

Newsweek, “Harvard Faces Another Legal Fight Over Its Admissions”

Reuters, “Harvard ‘Legacy’ Policy Challenged On Heels Of Affirmative Action Ruling”

SXSW Educational Seminar Week

American Bar Association

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Leah Haberman interviews Michael Quinn about his experiences representing clients in the fight against the Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma—which both bore heavy responsibility for the opioid crisis. Michael, an arts lawyer, discusses his involvement in this highly publicized case and how his flexible approach to his own legal practice led him to navigate multiple areas of the law to fight for his clients. 

Michael Quinn is a partner at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, where he heads the firm’s Arts & Culture Practice Group. 

For listeners, it was a year of lessons learned. Learning how to separate work and life is difficult, but in one case, a young lawyer reported that an unexpected health issue forced her to learn what life’s about and that it’s OK to ask for help. Hear how she learned that being a good lawyer means being a healthy lawyer. Take care of yourself.

In another letter, a listener shares how, like our host, they moved to the United States and took on a career in law. Leaning on the resources of the American Bar Association and the state bar has proven crucial to success in a challenging field.

And it was a year of “back to normal” after those crazy COVID years. For young lawyers who worked through the pandemic, 2023 was a time to catch up on the training and mentoring they missed. Hear how a senior lawyer recognized that gap and redoubled efforts to help younger attorneys. Rebuild connections, professional and personal.

Young Lawyer Rising is more than a podcast; it’s a community. Draw inspiration from how others overcame life’s bumps during the past year. Embrace your professional colleagues and know that you’re never alone. Support is all around you.

Blair Hlinka served as the associate producer on this episode of Young Lawyer Rising.

Meghann Burke is an attorney and executive director of the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association. 

It may sound like a daunting career path, but it really isn’t, DeRiso says. It’s about helping people chart a course to a desired outcome. Being a transactional tax attorney makes you the “coach,” drawing up plans as teams of attorneys deal with contractual issues. Then, there are opportunities to help clients untangle IRS-related civil and criminal matters. And there are even opportunities to serve charitable, tax-exempt organizations.

From individual clients to corporations to charities, it’s about solving puzzles and finding solutions.

If you’ve never considered tax law as a specialty, what you hear from DeRiso might surprise you. Get some tips on how to get started, whether you’re in law school now or are already practicing.

Carneil Wilson served as the associate producer on this episode of Young Lawyer Rising.

RESOURCES:

United States Tax Court circuit schedule

Have You Considered a Career in Tax Law?

Do You Need Specialized Training to Practice Tax Law?

The Advanced Degrees and Certifications That Help New Lawyers Move Their Careers Forward

Tax Dispute Survival Guide

American Bar Association Section of Taxation

American Bar Association

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

In his book, Finding Your Landing Zone: Life Beyond the Bar, McGoff describes his dawning realization that he was missing out on experiences while his life was dominated by his legal practice. He approached his law firm management team with a proposal to gradually decrease his hours and hand off his client work to younger successors.

A big believer in purposeful planning, McGoff offers a series of worksheets to help readers kickstart their own plans for what a life after the practice of law might look like. For McGoff, one of the big dreams of his life—which began while he was stationed in Europe with the U.S. Army—was to spend more time traveling, and to one day live in France. He studied French and even sponsored a club at his children’s school to promote the French language. He and his wife, Patty, loved their trips to France. So when they discussed what the next chapter of their lives would look like, they decided to finally make it happen. A major goal for McGoff in writing Finding Your Landing Zone is to help readers identify what their own equivalent dream would be, and how to find their own France.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, McGoff and the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles discuss his motivation to write the book, his advice for planning a financial future, the importance of mentoring younger attorneys, and how he and Patty finally made their dream of living in France happen. He shares tips on building a succession plan and getting your firm on board, and how to actually (mostly) cut down on your hours.

Leah Haberman interviews Professor Orly Lobel, author of “The Equality Machine: Harnessing Tomorrow’s Technologies for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future”, to discuss AI, algorithms, current tools, and how to make sense of them all. There are and always will be positive and negative implications for AI uses, and our goal should be to use it for good. 

Orly Lobel is the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego, the founding director of the Center for Employment and Labor Policy (CELP), and the award-winning author of several books and numerous articles.

Law school may not fully prepare graduates to practice law, and the old apprenticeship model – learning on the job – has fallen apart as new lawyers are expected to produce billable hours from the start, and clients expect to pay for results, not teaching new lawyers.

After practicing law for years, Shayesteh founded AltaClaro, an online platform built to train law school graduates how to actually practice law by applying practical skills training in a structured, online environment. Attorneys deserve better, and so do clients. 

Hear how AltaClaro’s approach combines experiential learning techniques to help attorneys build skills and confidence in a low-risk environment. Lawyers learn, do, and review at their own pace with practice documents, contracts, and clients. Then they go through each exercise with a live, experienced, vetted professional.  

New attorneys get the skills they need, and firms get the fully trained associates they want.

Saddled with student debt, and after an unexpected meeting with a JAG representative, Ghiotto found himself in the Air Force. Within his first two weeks as a full member of the JAG, he was in the courtroom trying a case. 

There were pros and cons. Struggles included feeling overwhelmed and making mistakes early on, but the pros were getting a lot of courtroom experience in a hurry and learning on the job. From practicing law in a tent in Afghanistan to a boardroom in Washington, DC, “It made me grow up and gave me some direction,” Ghiotto says.

Thanks to the JAG, he practiced in multiple fields. One of his oddest cases involved a low-flying jet causing a cow to give birth prematurely. His criminal cases ranged from traffic tickets to reviewing wartime procedures and civilian casualties.

If you’ve ever considered starting a legal career in the military, this is a don’t-miss episode. (And, bonus, Ghiotto is open to mentoring any young lawyer considering a JAG career. Drop him a note). 

Stephen C. Dinkel served as the associate producer on this episode of Young Lawyer Rising.

Resources:

Why Should You Become a JAG Officer?

Army JAG Careers Provide Financial Incentives for Those Interested in Foregoing the Traditional Path

The Army Judge Advocate General’s Funded Legal Education Program

American Bar Association

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps

JAG School 

University of Illinois College of Law

This episode features attorney Latife Neu, who operates her own law firm specializing in student loans and bankruptcy. Student loan repayment is anything but simple, and the pieces are in constant flux. Loan policy has bounced between the Supreme Court and the White House, and the policies are anything but clear. Talk about student loans, parent plus loans, bankruptcy, the pause-restart-pause rules, and it gets complicated in a hurry. There’s nothing simple about this stew of public and private loan borrowing, forgiveness, and repayment. But we can help you understand the questions to ask and the paths to explore.

Join the Litigation Section’s virtual book club on December 12 at 1 PM ET to discuss books and other content focused on personal growth and mental health and wellness! Visit https://www.jotform.com/233055582985163 for more information and to register.

RESOURCES:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

IDR (Income Driven Repayment) Account Adjustment

More IDR Account Adjustment information

Garnishments and Offset Orders for Student Loans

 Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharges and Limits (Oh, It’s Complicated)

Federal Rules On Discharging Student Loan (Justice Department) 

IRS Student Loan Forgiveness Rules, IRS.gov

American Bar Association

Bar Association Litigation Section

For real-life perspectives from a mentor-mentee pair, check out Nikki and Denise’s article: In Their Own Words: How To Be a Good Mentor and A Good Mentee.  

And, for more on ways to create mentoring programs, read Regan’s article: Set For Success: How To Set Up a Firm Mentoring Program for Young Attorneys 

Nikki Chargois-Allen is a partner with the law firm of Davidson, Troilo, Ream & Garza in San Antonio. 

Denise Paul is regional legal counsel to Jungheinrich, one of the world’s largest suppliers of industrial trucks.

Regan Boyce is a partner in Chamblee Ryan in Dallas. 

Links from the episode:   

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Ricky Panayoty is a Juris Doctor candidate at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and worked as a summer intern at Bryant Green & Associates.

Gonzalez started in the usual practice of law for a firm after graduating. Contracts, paperwork, and a less-than-satisfying experience. Then, she started looking at the emerging field of cannabis law. Trademark protections, navigating vague state regulations, labeling, packaging, and CBD guidelines all need a lawyer’s touch. And few lawyers were serving the industry, one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide.

Hear how Gonzalez followed her dreams, cultivated her personal brand, and forged ahead into an exciting and unknown world. She shares tips for getting established as a thought leader and building a recognizable brand as she created a consultancy business and educational programs and began teaching cannabis issues at the graduate level.

Looking for a career in an emerging area of the law and “building the airplane as you fly?” Be part of legal history and set the precedents instead of following them. This is a fast-paced, creative part of the legal world that’s just getting started.

Christina Gregg served as the associate producer on this episode of Young Lawyer Rising.

Resources: 

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

American Bar Association

American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

New Jersey Business Action Center

“New Jersey Cannabis Advocate Named As Consultant To Build No-Cost Cannabis Technical Assistance Program,” New Jersey state news release

This episode of the ABA Law Student Podcast is full of new voices! Faculty host Professor Todd Berger is joined by student hosts Leah Haberman and Chay Rodriguez for a new season of episodes focusing on topics important to today’s law students. 

Plus, an update on some big legal rulings: Andy Warhol, Prince, Fair Use, NIL rules (College athletes), and more.

This year, that episode is our 2018 interview with Kathryne M. Young about How to Be Sort of Happy in Law School. Young used her background in sociology to gather data from students, alumni, faculty and law-school dropouts on their experiences during and after law school. Based on her findings—and her own experiences as a law student and professor—she offers advice on protecting your mental health; choosing courses and activities to pursue; managing the practical aspects of your household and budget; and forming relationships with mentors and peers. She also discusses how to decide when if it’s time to leave law school altogether.

Rawles also shares some favorites from what she’s been reading, watching and listening to since our 2022 year-end pop culture picks episode.

If you have your own favorite reads so far in 2023, send your recommendations to books@abajournal.com with a brief description, and we may choose to highlight them on our social media.

Mark Geragos is Principal with the internationally known trial law firm of Geragos & Geragos where he has represented some of the most prominent figures in the world.

This is an opportunity to hear from one of the best. Lessons on ethics and insider courtroom tips. Learn about your relationship with the jury, the judge, and opposing counsel. How to question witnesses. How to prepare. You didn’t learn this in law school, but Sandler can cut the learning curve in just a half hour podcast. Hear what a criminal trial actually looks like, both in the courtroom and behind the scenes. You can learn this the hard way, or you can learn here from Sandler. 

If you want to be a great trial lawyer, you have to try cases. There’s no way around that. But you can avoid some basic mistakes. A trial is structured simply. But at each step, it’s all about the details.

Hear three key tips for new trial attorneys. And what about hiring a jury consultant? (spoiler, yes, do. Sandler learned this from Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. You’ll want to hear this story.)

Taylor DiChello is a corporate associate at Gunderson Dettmer where she specializes in the representation of emerging growth companies throughout their life cycles.

Saumya Kuriakose is an Attorney at The Pettit Law Firm in Dallas, Texas.

Nadda Rungruangphol is a Staff Attorney at the Texas State Securities Board in Austin, Texas.

Alysia Huskey is a licensed attorney with The State Bar of Texas and works as an Assistant District Attorney in Kaufman County, Texas.

Rivera knows firsthand. He was a fourth-year associate in a litigation focused firm, and he said yes to everything. Any new case, any new project, he was game. It was a matter of professional pride and rapid development. Then he noticed the stress was taking a physical toll on his body resulting in itchy and yellowing skin, fatigue, and sleepless nights. He figured eventually things would slow down and these conditions would pass. Of course, neither happened. A doctor eventually found the constant stress had taken an enormous toll on his body. 

Set boundaries: a time you won’t go to the office before or stay after; take at least one day off – really off – during the week. You only have so much capacity, and when you exceed that, you damage yourself and you can harm your clients and your firm with errors due to exhaustion. If you’re not good to yourself, you’ll be no good to anyone. Take a moment to listen to this critically important episode.  

By Rich Rivera

• My Experience with Organ Transplantation

Additional Resources

• How Sleep Affects Your Health
• How Lawyers Can Manage Stress and Cortisol Levels
• How to Talk about Mental Health with Your Employer
• ABA Young Lawyers Division
• ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs

Arlan D. Lewis is a partner at Blueprint Construction Counsel, LLP.

Stay tuned for our “Quick Tips” segment on mediation at the end of this episode.

Molly Ranns is program director for the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program at the State Bar of Michigan and a co-host of the State Bar of Michigan’s On Balance Podcast.

Find out more about the Michigan Bar’s program:

Lawyers & Judges Assistance Program – State Bar of Michigan

contactljap@michbar.com

Or, search for your state’s LAP program here:

ABA Directory of Lawyer Assistance Programs

Learn common mistakes that lawyers make when it comes to managing their finances, as well as actionable tips and resources to help you build a solid financial plan that aligns with your goals and values. 

Whether you’re a young lawyer just starting out or an experienced attorney looking to improve your financial situation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice to help you achieve financial freedom and create the life you want.

By Rho Thomas

• Wealthyesque: Money Talk for Lawyers Podcast
• How to Shift Your View of Your Student Loan Debt and Learn How to Manage It

Additional Resources

• How to Prepare for the End of the Student Loan Payment Pause
• 15 Considerations for When You’re Planning Your Student Loan Repayment
• What Is the Difference Between Student Loan Forbearance and Deferment?
• 3 Student Loan Mistakes New Lawyers Should Avoid
• 10 Tips to Help You Pay Off Your Student Loans and Save for Retirement
• How You Can Build Financial Security While Paying Off Your Student Loans
• ABA Young Lawyers Division Student Loans and Finances Advocacy

Jerome Crawford is Chief Legal Officer at Pleasantrees Cannabis Company.

In this episode of Young Lawyer Rising, special guest Tracey Lesetar-Smith joins the show to discuss ways young lawyers can build momentum in their careers, hone their legal skills, take risks, and explore new opportunities as they navigate their career path. Tracey explains how with dedication, hard work, and a bit of luck, young lawyers can build fulfilling and rewarding careers in the legal profession.

Tracey Lesetar-Smith is a longtime senior sports, entertainment, and government affairs executive with over 20 years of experience. She is the former General Counsel and Senior Vice President of NASCAR, as well as the former General Counsel and Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs for Bellator MMA.

By Tracey Lesetar-Smith

• How to Think Like a Lawyer
• How I Became a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Attorney
• 6 Rules for Those Making the Jump to In-House Counsel

Additional Resources

• Incorporating Interpersonal Skills in Everyday Law Practice
• The Client in the Next Office
• The Importance of Asking “Why?”
• Get Into the Big Client Meetings and Important Hearings
• Some Advice for the New or Soon-to-Be New Lawyer
• Top Tips for Young Lawyers: How to Survive and Thrive in Your Legal Career
• ABA Young Lawyers Division
• ABA Career Center

Sarah Atkinson is a 3L at the University of Alabama School of Law

David B. Jaffe is the Associate Dean of Student Affair at American University Washington College of Law.

Janet Stearns is Dean of Students and Lecturer in Law at the University of Miami Law School.

By Karen Lapekas

• 5 (Good) Reasons Not to Do Pro Bono Work

Additional Resources

• Stepping Up to Your 50 Hours
• Get Out There and Provide Pro Bono
• Develop Your Legal Skills by Supporting Disaster Survivors
• Participate in Meaningful Pro Bono from Your Home: ABA Free Legal Answers
• ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service
• ABA Young Lawyers Division

Professor Deleso A. Alford is the Rachel Emanuel Endowed Professor at Southern University Law Center.

Aliza Shatzman is the president and co-founder of the Legal Accountability Project.

• Ways to standout in the workplace as a junior associate
• How to successfully jump start your legal career
• How to balance expectations after coming out law school and entering the legal profession
• Tips to achieving your personal and professional goals as a new lawyer

Erin Rhinehart is the Co-Managing Partner of Faruki PLL, and has been repeatedly recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Bet the Company Litigators. Her litigation practice focuses on class action defense, media and communications law, breach of contract, non-compete, tortious interference, and healthcare and environmental litigation matters.

By Erin Rhinehart

• Pulling Back the Curtain on Partnership
• Your Ability to Lead Is Vital to a Successful Legal Career

Additional Resources

• How to Think Like a Lawyer
• Incorporating Interpersonal Skills in Everyday Law Practice
• The Client in the Next Office
• The Importance of Asking “Why?”
• Get Into the Big Client Meetings and Important Hearings
• Building a Career You Love as a Young Lawyer
• ABA Young Lawyers Division
• ABA Career Center

Maryam Ahranjani is an experienced law professor at the University of New Mexico (UNM), where she teaches in the areas of constitutional, criminal and education law. She is also a textbook author, rule of law and human rights consultant, program manager and evaluator, and curriculum designer.

By Maryam Ahranjani

• Why Are Women Lawyers Underrepresented in Criminal Justice?

Additional Resources

• ABA Task Force: Women in Criminal Justice
• ABA Criminal Justice Section
• ABA Young Lawyers Division

Check out Omarosa’s book, Unhinged: An Insider’s Account of the Trump White House.

Omarosa Newman is a reality tv star, a communications professional, and a 1L at Southern University Law Center.

In this episode of Young Lawyer Rising, guest and litigation attorney Dave Scriven-Young shares top tips for starting your legal career off on the right foot, as well as some common mistakes young lawyers make early on. Get professional insights and practical advice on:

• How to Pick the Right Law Firm and Law Practice Area for You
• How to Get Involved in Your Practice Areas of Interest
• The Benefits of Having a Good Mentor and How to Develop a Legal Mentorship Team
• Goals Young Lawyers Should Set and Try to Accomplish Early on in Their Legal Career
• How to Build Confidence as a New Lawyer
• What Young Lawyers Need to Know About Career Planning
• Tips to Make You Stand Out as a Junior Lawyer
• Steps to Take to Ensure Your Success as a New Lawyer

We also welcome our new host of Young Lawyer Rising, Montana Funk! Montana is a criminal defense attorney in Billings, Montana.

Additional Resources:

• How to Think Like a Lawyer
• Incorporating Interpersonal Skills in Everyday Law Practice
• The Client in the Next Office
• The Importance of Asking “Why?”
• Get Into the Big Client Meetings and Important Hearings
• Some Advice for the New or Soon-to-Be New Lawyer
• Building a Career You Love as a Young Lawyer
• ABA Young Lawyers Division
• ABA Career Center

Host Sonia Russo sits down with three different lawyers to hear their stories, struggles and triumphs of dealing with disability in law school and the legal profession. Hear how these three inspiring young lawyers overcame the unique challenges of law school, navigated the LSAT and bar exam, their process of finding a job after law school, and their continued work and perseverance in the legal industry today.

• How the Legal Industry Often Lets Down Lawyers With Disabilities
• What is the definition of ‘Disability’?
• How to Support Law Students and Lawyers with Disabilities
• Improving Disability Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Episode Resources:

Omarosa Newman is a reality tv star, a communications professional, and a 1L at Southern University Law Center.

Professor Todd A. Berger is a Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy Programs at Syracuse University College of Law.

Professor Keith Bybee is Vice Dean and Paul E. and Hon. Joanne F. Alper ’72 Judiciary Studies Professor at Syracuse University College of Law. 

Judge James E. Baker is director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law, a professor at the Syracuse College of Law and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and a Distinguished Fellow at the Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Georgetown University. He previously served as a Judge and Chief Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

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In this episode, we move on to the next step and discuss “How to Succeed in Law School”, and we’re pleased to be joined by someone who wrote the book on how to do just that! Host Craig Williams is joined by attorney Isaac Mamaysky, author of Letter to a One L Friend: A Little Guide to Seeing the Big Picture and Succeeding in Law School, which helps students navigate the challenges of law school.

Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists.

Josh Block is the executive producer for video and audio at Bloomberg Industry Group.

Adam Allington is a senior audio producer for podcasts at Bloomberg Industry Group and host of the UnCommon Law podcast.

Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

We talk about:

• How the pandemic has affected law students
• Which beliefs are outdated in the legal industry compared to years before
• How the outlook on Big Law has changed for the next generation of lawyers
• Being a law student and studying the law amidst some of society’s most defining moments

Shannon Knapp is a recent graduate of Syracuse University School of Law and an Associate Attorney at Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC in central New York. 

Sarah Roberts is an entrepreneur based in eastern Texas and a 2L at Syracuse University School of Law.

Tiffany Love is an Air Force spouse, civilian paralegal, and 3L at Syracuse University School of Law.

Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

Adam Liptak covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times.

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Krystal Williams is founder of Providentia Group, chairman of the board of KinoTek Software, and founder of The Alpha Legal Foundation.

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Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

Jill Wine-Banks is currently an MSNBC legal analyst, appearing regularly on the network’s primetime and daytime shows.

Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

Lauren R. Jackson is assistant director of career services at Howard University School of Law and a legacy-focused attorney with a passion for helping entrepreneurs, small businesses and everyday dreamers through her consulting agency, The L. Renee Group.

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Adam Balinski is founder and CEO of Crushendo.

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Richard D. Freer is the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia.

In this episode, they discuss the book with the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles, and share their thoughts on how distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the experience of law school. Ferguson, an expert on the use of data and electronic surveillance by law enforcement, and Newton, a former police officer, also share their thoughts and concerns about the use of surveillance technology to enforce public health.

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In an additional segment, Meghan is joined by Mandy Mobley Li, Ernie Sawyer, and Katy Morris, all 2Ls in the JDi program. They offer fellow law students tips and tricks for adjusting to online learning.

Craig Boise is dean and professor of law at Syracuse University College of Law

Nina Kohn is the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education at Syracuse University College of Law.

Mandy Mobley Li is a 2L in Syracuse University College of Law’s JDinteractive program.

Ernie Sawyer is a 2L in Syracuse University College of Law’s JDinteractive program.

Katy Morris is a 2L in Syracuse University College of Law’s JDinteractive program.

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Rodney Smolla is dean of the Delaware Law School of Widener University.

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