Law School Crucible

Join us as we bid farewell and best wishes to Matt Marino, Michelle Aguilar, and KimberMarie Faircloth who have guided this podcast through its first two seasons and are now passing the torch to a new generation of aspiring legal minds.In this transition, we celebrate the remarkable journey of our outgoing hosts, who have brought their unique insights, experiences, and passion for the law to your ears. Their legacy will not be forgotten.As we embark on Season 2, we welcome our new hosts, who are eager to pick up where their predecessors left off. These fresh faces in the legal field will bring their own perspectives, questions, and enthusiasm to the podcast. With their energy and dedication, they are sure to continue delivering the engaging content you've come to expect from "Lawyer, Affirmed."Get ready for a season of change and compelling conversations. And be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if you enjoy the podcast.

In this episode, we interview Emily Stedman of Husch Blackwell LLP (https://www.huschblackwell.com/). Guest BioEmily StedmanEmily represents a wide range of clients across industries – including franchisors, equipment manufacturers, small businesses, and international corporations – at all phases of sophisticated commercial litigation, from investigation to appeal, in state and federal courts. Appreciated for her creative problem-solving skills, Emily regularly identifies practical and customized solutions for clients on a wide range of matters including breach of contract and dealership terminations.Emily understands that litigation can sidetrack a company's goals and focus. She aims to collaborate as both a legal advisor and business partner to keep client business on balance during the interruption of litigation. In addition to her legal skills, Emily has studied the science behind time management, efficiency, and organization at Yale and how these day-to-day struggles can be optimized. Emily enjoys working closely with clients to find the best path forward.Read Full BioEmily's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilystedman/

In this episode, we interview Kayla Britt, Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice. 

The crew sits down with Joel Roy, full-time Counsel for Novartis and part-time Troublemaker, to discuss what life is like working in-house for a Global Top-3 Pharmaceutical company. Roy also gives tangible, productive advice on figuring out the next legal career step, how to build trust with clients and co-workers, and why being scared is a good thing. Let us know your thoughts in the comments and be sure to leave us a review if you like what you hear! We're also on LinkedIn - come join our professional online community where we affirm future lawyers in their journey to becoming advocates!

In this episode, we interview Ms. Contino, Associate Director of Career Development at Elon University School of Law and Hispanic National Bar Association Region VI Regional President. In addition to her humor, she offers a unique perspective on her experience in the legal field which we think you guys will enjoy. 

In this episode, Michelle, Matt, and KimberMarie have a discussion with Tamra Moore about her journey to becoming a Partner at King & Spalding, LLP in Washington, DC as a first-generation lawyer. From government work to in-house counsel to private practice, Tamra brings a wealth of knowledge on how to discern the right career path, building confidence as a first-generation student (although relatable for anyone, really), and her tips for figuring out the law firm world. If you like what you hear, please follow, like, and join our LinkedIn community and share with others who might benefit, thanks!

In our most recent episode, Matt, Michelle, and KimberMarie welcome Cameron Williams, our first guest. Cameron graduates from Elon University School of Law in a couple days and is currently preparing for the February Bar exam. As this was our first interview, we left in some funny moments throughout the episode. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 4?! We really doing this. In this episode, Matt, KimberMarie, and Michelle dive into the networking. 

In this week's episode, we discuss how imposter syndrome can feel all-encompassing throughout the law school journey. We found that the best way to discuss this complex human experience was to include some giggles, banter, and... DRUMROLL PLEASE... embarrassing stories from our (anonymous) law student listeners!  

In the newest episode, Matt, Michelle, and KimberMarie discuss what it means to be first generation, the obstacles that come with it and different ways to overcome those obstacles in law school. 

In this pilot episode, Matt, Michelle, and KimberMarie debut our new podcast! Come along this journey with us as we (1) introduce ourselves, (2) discuss burnout, and (3) discuss our "why"s for attending law school. We hope you enjoy and learn to pick on Matt like these two lovely ladies do. 

On today's episode, Mike, Paris, and Madison discuss the Greensboro Massacre and the push for change that they are advocating for. Feel free to leave a rate and subscribe to keep up with the Podcast. 

On today's episode, Mike Davis and Brady Hess, both 2Ls, talk about their friendship and the importance of having a support system, Also, they talk about some of the notable experiences and opportunities they have had while in Law School. Lastly, they give some tips on being successful in the legal profession.

On today's episode Mike Davis and Zechariah Etheridge have a conversation about their experience before and during law school to this point. Zechariah shares advice about how to use your network to take advantage of opportunities. Also, they talk about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone to reach the next level. We hope you enjoy and feel free leave a review and subscribe!

On today's episode Mike Davis and Sean Jeffcoat have a open and honest conversation about a wide array of topics, such as Sean's time in the NFL, his military experience, and his unlikely journey to Elon Law. Feel free to subscribe an leave a review!

On today's episode we are joined by Professor Tiffany Atkins. She Is an Elon Law and UNCG Alumni whose talks about how her experience as a first generation student and legal professional has help her become successful.

On today's episode we are joined by Toussaint Romain, esq. He highlights how his experiences as a first generation American helped him achieved success In the many aspects of his life. Also, he talks about what motivates him to do the work to help those In need. Feel free to leave a review and any feedback.

On the season 2 premiere of Law School Crucible, we are joined by Judge Lora Cubbage. She talks about her upbring and how the stories she heard while she was the owner of her own barbershop lead her to the legal profession. Additionally, she talks about the reasons she Is now running for a seat on the NC Court of Appeals.

On this episode, we are joined by Professor Wendy B. Scott. she is a nationally recognized scholar of constitutional theory and school desegregation and has joined the Elon Law administration in an innovative approach to further enhancing resources and programs designed to help students achieve success in class and on the bar exam. The experienced doctrinal law professor and administrator leads a team of four professional staff members who coordinate and track academic performance and bar exam preparation. She also teaches bar prep courses required of all Elon Law students during their final trimester. “My goal has always been to make a difference in the lives of law students. Having taught close to 2000 students, my staff and I will work to motivate these future lawyers to learn the skills needed to successfully navigate the short, intense academic experience called law school, pass the bar exam and serve the profession to the best of their abilities.” Feel free to leave a review on your favorite media player.

Professor Katherine Reynolds graduated magna cum laude from Franklin College (IN) and received her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. She has been working in the area of refugee law since 2012. Additionally, She was a member of the inaugural class of the University of Virginia School of Law's Program in Law and Public Service (2009-2012). Prior to graduating law school, Katherine interned at El Centro Para la Accion Legal en Derechos Humanos in Guatemala City, working alongside indigenous rights activists fighting against hydroelectric projects, demanding an end to the impunity of corrupt state actors, and promoting intercultural bilingual education. Also, Professor Reynolds served as a volunteer in the US Peace Corps in Kazakhstan (2006-2008) and Americorps in Franklin, Indiana (2006).Professor Reynolds was a supervising attorney at a refugee legal aid agency in Cairo, Egypt for three years, serving as the Director in her final year. She managed an international staff of interpreters, attorneys, and volunteer legal advocates who provided assistance in obtaining UNHCR protection, refugee status, and resettlement for refugees and asylum-seekers from Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iraq, and Syria. Katherine also provided legal representation to Iraqis seeking admission to the US through the DAP and SIV programs. She currently serves as the director of the Humanitarian Immigration Law Clinic. We hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to subscribe and leave a comment.

Steve Friedland is a founding member of the law school faculty who taught at the law schools of the University of Georgia, Miami, Nova Southeastern and Georgia State before coming to Elon Law. In addition to law teaching, Friedland has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and as an Assistant Director of the Office of Legal Education in the Department of Justice. He has won numerous teaching awards at several law schools over three decades and was named one of the best law teachers in America by the Harvard University Press book, What the Best Law Teachers Do. He is an internationally known speaker on legal education who has worked with the Japan Legal Foundation to develop law schools in Japan, and with Afghanistan law schools to improve the rule of law in that country pursuant to a USAID initiative. He has lectured to thousands of students across the country preparing for the bar exam. Friedland holds a juris doctor degree with honors from Harvard Law School, as well as a master of law and doctor of the science of law degrees from Columbia University Law School, where he was a Dollard Fellow in Law, Medicine, and Psychiatry. Among the many things Professor Friedland has accomplished is that He was a 1st generation College and Law School Graduate from a small town in New York. We hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to leave a review. First Generation Legal Professionals and Allies (FGLPA) presents Elon law's first ever podcast series: "Law School Crucible."