Lawyer-ish is a safe place for people to learn, grow, inspire, and be inspired. Join us as we explore topics like current events, law, and politics to sex, love, entrepreneurship, and wellness.
Lawyer-ish is wrapping up its first season with Part 2 of the Season Finale. Join us as we welcome back Jennifer Laskin for our Lawyer-ish roundtable! Get the behind-the-scenes scoop from Marcell Simmons, Social Media Intern at Apex Group and a very special Motivational Moment from Mama Angela!!!
Kicking off this week of Lawyer-ish with a part 1 of our season finale, get your dose of duly noted along with a wellness check.
Attorney A.J. Amissah graduated cum laude from Benedict College in 2013. After graduating from Benedict College, he attended Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After a year at Southern University, he transferred back home to the University of the District of Columbia School of law. While attending UDCSL, he participated in the Legislative clinic and Special education clinic. Graduating in 2016 from cum laude UDCSL, he worked as a Guardian Ad Litem and a Special Education attorney. Mr. Amissah left the Children's Law Center in August 2018 to start his own Law Firm with his classmate Anthony Marsh II, Amissah & Marsh Law Firm. Mr. Amissah is the founder of the Brown Bag Project DMV, a non-profit organization aimed to support and advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness.Jeanette Hordge-Smith is the CEO of DASH Coordinating & Marketing, LLC which was founded in Washington, D.C in 2011. Jeanette graduated from Howard University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and has worked closely with media and marketing moguls. Her 17+ years of experience as a media personality, marketing director, event coordinator, and strategist has enabled her to work with esteemed clients throughout the nation including Vice President Joe Biden, the Embassy of Canada, the National Dental Association, SCREAM Star Entertainment Next Generation of Leaders National Campaign and several other clients throughout the world.
Native Washingtonian, Ashley Jones, Esq. takes pride in giving back to her community. Obtaining her law degree from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, and her bachelors from Spelman College as a political science major. Ashley sought the opportunity to pour into underserved communities by advocating for those without a voice. Ms. Jones' journey has led her to be the Legal Associate heading the Self-Help Office at AARP's Legal Counsel for the Elderly whose mission is to protect the rights of our elderly citizens while empowering such a vulnerable client population within the District of Columbia.”As the owner of D.Arthur's Catering, Memphis native Chef D. Arthur specializes in putting a unique twist on some of your favorite comfort dishes. He's been featured in Essence, Rolling Stone, The Commercial Appeal, The Daily Memphian, Edible Memphis, Soul Society, Voyage ATL, and served at the request of high-profile executives, political leaders, various NBA players, and entertainers. He has always had a love for food and culinary arts.
Assistant Professor of Instructional Design in the California Community College system. Dr. Jennifer Howze-Owens received her B.A. in Communication in Culture from Howard University, M.A. in Educational Policy & Social Analysis from Columbia University's Teachers College, and her Ed.D. in Educational Psychology & Technology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Follow her at @dr.jenn_hoJenn is an attorney, advocate, and full-time high school teacher coordinating a high school "Justice, Law and Society" Program in Montgomery County Maryland. She creates legal education content on Tik Tok jennyjustice55 and Instagram @jennlaskin_legal. A focus of her practice is providing free or low-cost legal services to her community referrals. She maintains a growing client base including private businesses, CEOs, 1099 Contractors, and Non-Profit organizations.
Lawyer-ish is a safe place for people to learn, grow, inspire, and be inspired. Join us as we explore topics like current events, law, and politics to sex, love, entrepreneurship, and wellness. A Jamaican native, David Brown is a real estate lawyer who focuses his practice on acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalization, and mortgage financings. David represents commercial investors, developers, lenders, and property owners in a broad range of complex real estate matters across the United States. Hailing from Monrovia, Liberia, Slashby is a songwriter, talent manager, and executive producer. Starting his musical journey at a very young age, the Howard Alum began his songwriting and management career working with Brooklyn artist and Howard University student, Deontre Blayz and later writing for artists signed to Roc Nation management.
Symone Stone is the managing attorney of The Law Office of Symone Stone, tune in while we discuss vaccine mandates at work, why watching porn at work might not be the best of ideas, and employment discrimination laws.William Kellibrew's story is one of resiliency and hope. Join us as we discuss, Oprah, Bill Cosby, and William's next big adventure!
Ep. 2 with special guest Nicole Johnson Recorded Dec. 2021 Mastered Feb. 2022
The pilot episode of Lawyer-ish with special guest Aundrea Lofton, a licensed esthetician and CEO of Boujie Body, a natural skincare line.
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