Direct Examination Podcast

Welcome back, listeners! On this week's episode, Amber and Joseph interview some very familiar illustrious guests ... each other! Tune in to hear two of your hosts give some interesting answers to some curious questions. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

On this week's episode, Joseph and Dayne are joined by Kevin Barth and Yolanda Courie to talk about mediation and what it takes to be a good mediator. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Richard "Dick" Whiting joins Joseph and Amber on this episode to share his expertise when it comes to wiretapping laws and the Electronic Stored Communications Act. Dick has practiced primarily in the area of Family Law and federal and state wiretap law. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Amber, Dayne and Joseph come together to reflect on the past 99 episodes of the Direct Examination Podcast. Listen in as they share some of their favorite moments from the past six seasons. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Joseph flies solo this week as he sits down with Richland County Solicitor Byron Gipson and Deputy Solicitor April Sampson. Both returning guests share their experience prosecuting the case of the killing of Samantha Josephson. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

This week, Joseph and Dayne are joined by guest host Madelyn Dukes as they sit down with illustrious guest Judge James Barber. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

On this week's episode, Joseph and Dayne sit down with returning guest, Chris Paschal. Since his inaugural appearance on the Direct Examination Podcast, Chris has passed the South Carolina Bar, taken a job as an attorney with the Goings Law Firm and recently was added to the team at GamecockCentral.com. He is one of the brains behind Front Porch Football hosts his own podcast, Paschal's Gamecock Podcast, available wherever you get quality podcasts ... you know, like this one. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Our terrific trio is back, and they're talking with returning guest Susan Williams. Susan is a criminal defense attorney out of the Charleston, SC area, where she focuses on criminal defense. You might have seen her on CourtTV where she frequently appears as a guest legal analyst, most recently discussing the R. Kelly trial, the Robert Durst trial, and of course the Murdaugh investigation. You can follow Susan on Instagram at @CarolinaLadyLawyer. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Amber and Joseph take a break from their summer breaks to talk with Vernon Glenn, a trial lawyer with more than 40 years of experience. But they're talking with him today about a different role: author and publisher. Vernon is the owner of Cooper River Books, through which he has published three books, including his most recent "You Have Your Way." Find out how his legal career inspired his writing career. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Guest host Allie Menegakis talks with a panel of illustrious guests about the Equal Rights Amendment and their work to ensure women are legally included in the language of the amendment. Get more information on their efforts at EqualMeansEqual.org. You can follow Allie at @SC4CJR on Twitter and learn more about criminal justice reform at SC4CJR.org. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Welcome y'all to another Direct Examination Podcast Summer Hiatus Bonus Episode! Allie Menegakis and Donna White of SC4CJR are joined by a panel of esteemed guests to discuss mental health intervention and law enforcement. You can follow Allie at @SC4CJR on Twitter and learn more about criminal justice reform at SC4CJR.org. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Welcome y'all to the Direct Examination Podcast's Summer Hiatus Bonus Episode! Allie Menegakis and Donna White of SC4CJR are joined by Lamar Suber with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health to discuss mental health in the criminal justice system. Learn more about South Carolina for Criminal Justice Reform at SC4CJR.org. You can follow Allie at @SC4CJR on Twitter and learn more about criminal justice reform at SC4CJR.org. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Amber, Dayne and Joseph are joined by illustrious guest host Allie Menegakis as they discuss the recent verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd in 2020. You can follow Allie at @SC4CJR on Twitter and learn more about criminal justice reform at SC4CJR.org. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Joseph and Dayne are joined today by University of South Carolina School of Law professor Joseph Seiner. Seiner teaches labor and employment law and is also a published author. In fact, he's here this week to discuss his upcoming book "The Virtual Workplace" in which he examines how recent technological developments have impacted employees and employers. You can follow Professor Seiner on Twitter at @SeinerLaborProf. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Joseph and Dayne are joined this week by guest hosts Madeline Dukes and Dr. Yasmine Gabr Bias as they talk with illustrious guest Stephanie Nye. Nye has had an impressive legal career, but she's talking with us today about her experience with breast cancer. She shares her story of going through diagnosis and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic and shares some valuable insights she gained about herself and about women's health. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com or via our website at SCLawPod.com. HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

This week, we have an illustrious guest AND an illustrious guest host. Allie Menegakis of SC4CJR joins Amber, Dayne and Joseph as they chat with Pamela Robinson. Ms. Robinson is the director of the University of South Carolina Law School Pro Bono Program. As part of her work with the Pro Bono Program, she developed an exciting new venture to help provide legal services to people in outlying and rural areas. You can follow the Pro Bono Program on Twitter at @USCLawProBono, and you can follow the Palmetto Leader Bus at @PalmettoLeader1. You can follow our illustrious guest host, Allie, at @SC4CJR. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

On this very special episode of the Direct Examination Podcast, we hear from a few of our female guests and listeners as they tell us about the women who made a significant impact on their legal careers. Happy Women's History Month! Speakers in order of appearance: Mandy Powers Norrell Amanda Bruton Allie Menegakis Tiffany Gibson Dakota Knehans Katherine Wilson Karen McCormick Adair Boroughs Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Dayne and Joseph sit down with South Carolina legal pioneer Vickie Eslinger to talk about her storied career in law. From not-so-humble beginnings as a first-year law student who sued the state of South Carolina alongside Jean Toal and Ruth Bader Ginsberg to establishing the South Carolina Women Lawyers Association, Eslinger has paved the way for many women in the state. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ | - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Dayne, Joseph and AMBER (!) are joined today by Donna White, associate director for South Carolina for Criminal Justice Reform and owner of Donna White Counseling and Consulting. Donna, a licensed professional counselor, shares her experience with mental health and substance use disorders, particularly in relation to criminal justice. You can get more information on SC4CJR at SC4CJR.org and follow Donna White on Twitter at @DonnaWhiteLPC. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ | - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

On this week's episode, Dayne and Joseph are joined by Bianca Williams, owner of AFFC Law Firm in Greenville. Biana talks about her journey to become a successful attorney, including how she came up in the foster care system. Find out how her background shaped her legal future and how she's giving back through her nonprofit Premature Millionaires. If you'd like to donate to, volunteer with or connect with Premature Millionaires, check out their website or reach out via social media at @WeArePrematureMillionaires on Instagram, @PrematureMilli2 on Twitter and Premature Millionaires on Facebook. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

This week, Joseph and Dayne are joined by law students Suha Najjar and Zachary Turner to talk about the upcoming South Carolina Law Review Symposium. Suha and Zach, who are symposium editors for the SC Law Review discuss how they developed this year's panels and how attorneys can get CLE credit for attending. More information on this year's symposium is available at the SC Law Review website. You can also follow the Law Review on Twitter at @SCLawReview. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ | - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

On this week's episode, Joseph and Dayne host returning guest Allie Menegakis to discuss her work in the area of criminal justice reform in South Carolina as well as the impact of COVID-19 on the state's court system. Menegakis is a criminal defense attorney with the law firm of Adams and Bischoff in Charleston as well as the founder of South Carolina for Criminal Justice Reform. Follow SC4CJR on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ | - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

On this week's episode, Joseph and Dayne take a moment to reintroduce you, the listeners, to The Direct Examination Podcast and to discuss the legal perspective of current events you might have heard about in the past few weeks. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ | - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

On our first episode of 2021, Joseph and Amber are joined by former SC House Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell. The former South Carolina House representative shares her experience in state politics, including how she balanced her law practice and her political career. You can follow Mandy on Twitter at @mpowersnorrell and keep up to date on her career at MandyNorrell.com. Contact us at DirectExaminationPodcast@gmail.com HOSTS: - Dayne Phillips (@sccrimlawyer): sccriminallaws.com/ | - Amber Fulmer (@redjudicata): https://jdooleylaw.com/attorney-amber-fulmer/ - Joseph Bias (@JosephPBias) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

For the last episode of 2020, we decided to revisit some of our favorite war stories. Tune in to hear war stories from Kenny Berger, LaRone Washington, Kenny Gardner, Nick Lewis, Adair Boroughs, Brad Willis, William Hubbard, Mike Pinilla, Todd Ellis and Daniel Coble. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Our hosts take on the most important discussion of the year: Brett Bayne's ... or "the committee's" ultimate Christmas movie list. Did your favorite film make the cut, or was it snubbed? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/direct-examination/support

Amber, Dayne and Joseph come together to bring you the awards show you've been waiting for all year: The 2020 Direct Examination Golden Gavel Awards!Our hosts recap their favorite law-related moments of the past year and reminisce about the incredible year of illustrious podcast guests. Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Amber and Joseph are joined by Kirby Mitchell, legal director of South Carolina's Medical Legal Partnership. Tune in to get a breakdown of what medical-legal partnerships are and why they're important for the overall health of South Carolinians.You can find more information at the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership's website.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Our tenacious trio is joined this week by the new dean of the University of South Carolina Law School, Dean William Hubbard. Listen to find out how Dean Hubbard transitioned from private practice to helming the law school ... during a pandemic. The dean also discusses his vision for the future of the law schoolFollow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

On this week's episode, Joseph and Dayne talk with Chris Adams, the President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, about his work on death penalty cases.Follow Chris on Twitter at @cadamssc.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Amber, Dayne and Joseph are joined this week by Jeanmarie Tankersley, president-elect of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division. Tune in to hear Jeanmarie discuss her hopes and plans for the future of YLD as well as info all young lawyers need to know. Oh, and this week features a special cameo from Joseph's beard.Follow Jeanmarie on Twitter at @JeanmarieSC.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

This week, Amber and Joseph are joined by Sue Berkowitz of the Appleseed Legal Justice Center. Tune in to hear Sue talk about the work she and her colleagues do to provide advocacy for low-income South Carolinians and how they keep policymakers accountable.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Our intrepid trio is back, and this week our hosts are joined by Colin Miller, professor of Law at the USC School of Law, the creator and Blog Editor of “EvidenceProf Blog” and one of the co-hosts of the Undisclosed Podcast and his research assistants and law students AC Parham and Jasmine Caruthers.This week's guests offered pro bono assistance to the lawyers representing Breonna Taylor's family in their lawsuit against the City of Louisville, KY.Follow our guests on Twitter at @evidenceprof @undiscolsedpod @JasCaruthers @AC_Parham.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Your Legal Elite hosts - Amber Fulmer, Dayne Phillips and Joseph Bias - are back for Season 4 of the Direct Examination Podcast.This week, Joseph and Dayne are joined by illustrious guest Chris Paschal of Front Porch Football and (Joseph predicts) future member of the South Carolina Legal Elite.Tune in as they chat football (and a little law).Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

This week, we hear from solo practitioners as they discuss the challenges of running their firms in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Katherine Myers, Tyler Bailey, Derek Swindall and Greg Steele share their experiences and their advice for navigating solo practice during these uncertain times.Learn more about these attorneys and their practices at the websites listed below.Katherine R. Myers Law FirmBailey Law FirmSwindall Firm LLCGreg Steele LawFollow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

This week, Joseph and Dayne are joined by Fifth Circuit Deputy Solicitor April Samson and Mark McLawhorn of McLawhorn Legal LLC to discuss the complex sides of the criminal justice coin. Our illustrious guests discuss the current protests in Columbia and the legal issues surrounding them as well as the relationship attorneys have with law enforcement officers.Learn more about McLawhorn Legal LLC at their website.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Dayne and Joseph are joined by Allie Menegakis of South Carolina for Criminal Justice Reform, an organization that seeks to identify problems in the criminal justice system, educate the community and advocate for legislative reform in South Carolina. Allie discusses her experiences as a public defender and her ideas on how to achieve a more equitable and fair criminal justice system.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Amber and Joseph are joined by the hosts of the That's Lit Podcast to talk about summer reads. Their recommendations range from legal dramas (of course) to true crime to fantasy to contemporary fiction.You can listen and subscribe to That's Lit Podcast here, and follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Amber, Joseph and Dayne are joined by Mike the Wine Guy for a break from reality. Mike, host of the "Ride Between the Wines" podcast, shares his summer wine recommendations and breaks down some of the finer points of vino.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Amber, Dayne and Joseph chat with Susan Williams about how a carjacking incident propelled her into a life of law, and she shares her tips on starting a law firm on a shoestring budget. You can find more about Susan at https://www.swilliams-law.net/Unfortunately, the Lean Law outline provided by Susan is too long to fit in the show notes. Please reach out to us for a copy of the outline. We will happily provide it upon request.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.

Joseph and Dayne talk with Austin Nichols and Alex Mende to find out what it's like for law students and recent law school grads in the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out how their classes wrapped up and hear their thoughts on the this year's bar exam and graduation ceremony plans.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

This week, our intrepid trio sit down (virtually) with Murder Etc. host Brad Willis. Brad is the first non-lawyer to join us on Direct Examination, and he discusses a number of cases he's encountered during his career as a journalist.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.Dayne Phillips Columbia SCDISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction.

Our hosts tackle the incredible task of debating the merits of 32 fictional lawyers until only one remains and is crowned the champion of the Inaugural Direct Examination Fictional Lawyer Tournament. Who's your favorite fictional lawyer? Did we miss anyone. Let us know!Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction. Criminal Defense Lawyer Columbia, SC Dayne Phillips | Amber Cary Fulmer | Joseph Bias

Our intrepid trio takes on the hottest topic of this quarantine: Netflix's "Tiger King." (Spoiler alert: This episode discusses "Tiger King" in depth. It is chock full of sardine oil-soaked spoilers.)Also, Amber has some exciting news!Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.DISCLAIMER: The information on this podcast (1) does not establish an attorney-client relationship; (2) is only for general information; (3) does not constitute legal advice; (4) cannot be cited as legal authority; and (5) cannot replace the advice of an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction who has reviewed the specific facts of your case. Please note that the information on this podcast is not a description of the attorney’s quality of representation and is not a guarantee of a specific result. Any result achieved on behalf of a client in other matters should not create any expectation of a favorable outcome and does not necessarily indicate that similar results can be obtained for other clients. Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to compare our services to the services of any other law firm or lawyer, or to imply any specialization in an area of law. The publication of this podcast is not intended to constitute the practice of law in any jurisdiction in which no attorney in the podcast is licensed to practice, nor is it intended to solicit legal representation of anyone in any such jurisdiction. Criminal Defense Lawyer Columbia, SC Dayne Phillips | Amber Cary Fulmer | Joseph Bias

Our hosts are joined by former South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Costa Pleicones. Tune in to hear about Justice Pleicones' humble beginnings as a public defender and get his advice to young attorneys looking to further their legal careers. You'll also find out why Justice Pleicones was a proponent of the two-day bar exam (you're welcome, law students!).Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.Criminal Defense Lawyer Columbia, SC Dayne Phillips | Amber Cary Fulmer | Joseph Bias

Dayne and special guest host Jamie Rutkoski talk with Judge Robert Hood about going from being a trial attorney to sitting behind the bench. Judge Hood shares his favorite courtroom stories and talks a bit about the path to becoming a judge.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.

Judge Carolyn Matthews joins Amber and Joseph to talk about her illustrious legal career but also about this year's South Carolina Bar Convention. Tune in to hear about the 2020 convention offerings. Spoiler alert: There are A LOT to choose from.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.

This week's guest is Adair Boroughs, who is currently running for the South Carolina District Two seat in U.S. Congress. Joseph and Dayne talk with the self-proclaimed "math nerd" about her work with Charleston Legal Access, a nonprofit law firm that provides access to justice for low-income families.Find out how Adair went from high school math teacher to Stanford Law student to U.S. Congressional candidate.Learn more about this week's guest at AdairForCongress.com and follow her on Twitter and Facebook.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.

Joseph, Dayne and Amber recap some of their favorite moments of the past year. Listen to find out who (figuratively) takes home the Golden Gavel awards.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.

Joseph and Dayne sit down with Kenny Berger of the Law Office of Kenneth E. Berger to discuss his work as a personal injury attorney whose area of practice includes life-changing injury and wrongful death. Find out what drew Kenny to this particular area of the legal field and hear his thoughts the dos and don'ts of legal marketing.You can learn more about Kenny's practice at www.bergerlawsc.com/.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.

This week we sit down with Kenny Gardner, Nick Lewis and LaRone Washington to discuss the elusive goal of achieving work-life balance as an attorney.Kenny, a member of Butler Snow's Tort, Transportation, and Specialized Litigation group; Nick, an attorney with the Curry Law Firm in North Charleston; and LaRone, an assistant attorney general in the State Grand Jury/Insurance Fraud department, share how they manage to balance work, family, and social lives.Follow Direct Examination on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.Send questions or suggestions to directexaminationpodcast@gmail.com.Theme music by 630 Band.