Podcasts about Public interest law

America's immigration law and system are broken. President Biden allowed millions of people to enter the United States illegally. And now President Trump is using obscure laws to try to fast-track a massive deportation campaign. Expedited removal and deportations without court hearings are legal and supported by the vast majority of Americans. However, members of Congress have the power to clarify immigration laws and fix a system clogged up by an influx of asylum cases – if they choose to use it. How many deportation cases actually require a court hearing? And how can Trump work with Congress to further his immigration agenda?Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. At GWU, he is also the Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center and Executive Director of the Project for Older Prisoners. Professor Turley has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two decades, including the representation of whistleblowers, military personnel, judges, and members of Congress, and has testified before Congress over 100 times. His latest book is The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage (Simon and Schuster, 2024).Read the transcript here. Subscribe to our Substack here.

John Maytham is joined by (a representative to be supplied) from SECTION27 to discuss a hard-won legal victory that holds an educator financially accountable after sexually assaulting a learner. The Nkomazi Magistrates Court ordered the educator to pay R38,000 in maintenance, following a case that involved repeated abuse, HIV transmission, and denial of paternity. SECTION27 reflects on the broader fight to protect learners from sexual violence in schools, the urgent need for accountability, and the organisation’s ongoing efforts to empower students through education on sexual and reproductive health rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nora Freeman Engstrom is a professor of law who says that in three-quarters of cases one or more of the parties lacks legal representation. Worse yet, often the litigants are involved in high-consequence civil cases where there is no right to a lawyer and costs are prohibitive. Some states are looking at alternatives including non-lawyer representation, curated legal help for low-income citizens, and even AI, as Engstrom tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Nora Freeman EngstromConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Nora Freeman Engstrom, a professor of law at Stanford University.(00:03:11) Path to Justice WorkNora's journey into legal ethics and justice reform.(00:04:46) Misconceptions About Civil CourtHow civil cases often involve one represented and one unrepresented party.(00:08:40) Limits of Judicial HelpWhy the U.S. adversarial system limits judicial involvement.(00:10:40) Problems with Self-HelpThe lack of reliable resources for people trying to represent themselves.(00:13:41) The Cost of Legal HelpThe high cost of representation and how legal aid is overwhelmed.(00:15:20) A Missing MiddleHow law lacks mid-level professionals to offer affordable legal help.(00:17:41) Expanding Legal AccessWhy law lacks mid-level roles and bans non-lawyer advice.(00:22:22) New Models for Legal SupportThe ways some states are testing trained non-lawyers to expand access.(00:27:22) Legal Help in the PastThe history of legal access, including lawyers in banks and auto clubs.(00:30:29) Legal ProtectionismHow depression-era protectionism led to today's lawyer-only model(00:32:48) The Role of AI in Legal AccessThe potential of AI for creating smarter legal tools for courts.(00:35:52) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook

After repeatedly pledging to the American people that he would not pardon his son Hunter, Joe Biden gave his son one of the most sweeping pardons in presidential history. The presidential pardon power has a long history of abuse, but never before has a pardon been so broad, over such a long period of time, and issued by someone possibly implicated in the case. Why did Biden choose to pardon his son now? And what does the pardon mean for the future of political lawfare? Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. At GWU, he is also the Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center, and Executive Director of the Project for Older Prisoners. Professor Turley has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two decades including the representation of whistleblowers, military personnel, judges, and members of Congress, and has testified before Congress over 100 times. His latest book is The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage (Simon and Schuster, 2024).Read the transcript here. Subscribe to our substack here. Find The Indispensable Right here.

This week, we continue our conversation on mental health and the various reasons why law students don't get the help they need. My guest is Amy Levin—someone who not only understands the legal profession, but has also spent much time in studying the social and psychiatric components of mental well-being. Amy has a new paper out soon entitled The Kid Aren't Alright, where she emphatically admonishes students to normalize seeking help. In our discussion, we focus on common stressors, which students struggle the most, why other professions seem to be doing better, and what are the various ways that law students can improve their own mental health. Amy is clinical professor of law at Loyola Marymount University. She is a graduate of the UCLA School of Law, Program in Public Interest Law and Policy, and the Department of Social Welfare, where she was an editor on the UCLA Law Review and earned membership in Order of the Coif. Amy also clerked for the Honorable Richard A. Paez of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Faculty bio. Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. NOTE: In an effort to help normalize the conversation surrounding mental health, CLS launched the Wellness Program as part of Law Student Ministries. We hope to provide you not only training and support, but also forums where these topics can be discussed and destigmatized. Our first three conversations can be found here (w/ Dr. Tina Armstrong on healthy leadership), here (w/ Ruth Haley Barton on daily rhythms), and here (w/ Dr. Barbara L. Peacock on soul care).

(Ticketed event)On September 11, 2001, at the age of 45 and at the height of her professional and personal life, Barbara K. Olson was murdered in the terrorist attacks against the United States as a passenger on the hijacked American Airlines flight that was flown into the Pentagon. The Federalist Society believes that it is most fitting to dedicate an annual lecture on limited government and the spirit of freedom to the memory of Barbara Olson. She had a deep commitment to the rule of law and understood well the relationship between respecting limits on government power and the preservation of freedom. And, significantly, Barbara Olson was an individual who never took freedom for granted in her own life, even in her final terrifying moments-her inspiring and energetic human spirit is a testament to what one can achieve in a world that places a premium on human freedom. Solicitor General Theodore B. Olson delivered the first lecture in November 2001. The lecture series continued in following years with other notable individuals.Featuring:Prof. Jonathan R. Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law; Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center; Executive Director, Project for Older Prisoners, The George Washington University Law School

Matt Platkin, who was the youngest-ever AG in the country when he was appointed in 2022, discusses some of his public safety initiatives such as the ARRIVE Together program, which pairs mental health professionals with law enforcement to improve responses to mental health crises. Among other pressing issues facing New Jersey, Platkin also addresses his state's comprehensive approach to gun violence, which focuses on data-driven crime enforcement, community violence prevention, and legal accountability for firearm manufacturers.Connect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/XLinks:Matt Platkin >>> State of New Jersey Page(00:00:00) Chapter 1: The Role and Challenges of State Attorneys General Show Notes: Host Rich Ford introduces Matt Platkin, Attorney General of New Jersey, and dives into the multifaceted role and responsibilities of state attorneys general, especially in enforcing public safety and overseeing large-scale law enforcement. Platkin shares insights on the expectations and hurdles faced by AGs, highlighting the critical role they play in protecting communities.(00:03:42) Chapter 2: Innovative Crisis Intervention Programs The discussion shifts to the "ARRIVE Together" program, a pioneering mental health and law enforcement collaboration aimed at de-escalating crisis situations. Platkin explains how pairing officers with mental health professionals in crisis response has drastically reduced force incidents and arrests in New Jersey. He also touches on the broader need for mental health resources, noting how training and interdisciplinary cooperation contribute to more effective, compassionate responses.(00:09:10) Chapter 3: Public Health Approaches to Opioid and Gun Crises Platkin outlines New Jersey's proactive strategies to tackle the opioid and gun violence epidemics, focusing on diversion programs, community partnerships, and civil enforcement. He discusses the impactful results of addressing these issues as public health crises, noting the state's success in reducing both opioid fatalities and gun-related violence through data-driven enforcement, community engagement, and targeted litigation against non-compliant businesses.(00:17:34) Chapter 4: Interstate Coordination and the Role of AGs in Federal LitigationAttorney General Matt Platkin explains the importance of collaboration among state attorneys general, including bipartisan efforts in federal litigation. He shares examples of major joint cases, such as those against Meta and Apple, and discusses how AGs coordinate on issues that transcend state lines, often through bipartisan associations.(00:20:14) Chapter 5: The Evolution and Influence of the New Jersey Supreme CourtPam Karlan asks Platkin about New Jersey's innovative Supreme Court. Platkin delves into the unique aspects of New Jersey's government structure, including the influential role of the state Supreme Court in affordable housing and school funding cases. He shares insights on recent judicial reforms and the impact of balanced partisan representation on the court.(00:25:08) Chapter 6: Path to Public Service and Career ReflectionsPlatkin recounts his journey from law school to Attorney General, sharing pivotal moments like working on Cory Booker's campaign and volunteering in San Antonio. He reflects on how early career risks and public service aspirations shaped his path, highlighting the impact of his experiences on his leadership in New Jersey's government.

On this episode of the podcast, Public Interest Legal Foundation President and General Counsel J. Christian Adams breaks down election integrity across the U.S., giving Georgia a boost for new mail ballot ID rules but assigning Michigan a “D” for poor voter roll maintenance. The pair also discuss legal battles in Wisconsin and Virginia, Pennsylvania's activist rulings, and Nevada's flawed all-mail ballot system. Furthermore, Adams highlights hopeful developments in North Carolina and significant court cases shaping election laws in the days to come.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Choosing the Right Law School Courses for Your Career Goals This session reviews key themes and information from the provided excerpt of "Choosing the Right Law School Courses for Your Career Goals." It aims to guide law students in strategically selecting courses to align with their career aspirations and develop necessary skills. Main Themes: Self-Assessment and Career Exploration: Students must clearly understand their strengths, interests, and long-term goals to choose relevant courses. Reflecting on 1L experiences, practical experiences like internships, and desired career paths are crucial. Matching Courses to Specific Legal Careers: Different legal careers require specific knowledge and skills. The guide details core and elective courses tailored to paths like Litigation, Corporate/Transactional Law, Public Interest Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Environmental Law. Importance of Practical Skills: Beyond doctrinal knowledge, practical skills gained through clinical programs, externships, and advanced legal writing courses are vital for any legal career. Post-Graduate Opportunities: Strategic course selection can enhance applications for judicial clerkships, fellowships, and public interest positions. Key Ideas and Facts: Understanding Your Aspirations: The guide stresses the importance of introspection, urging students to consider: Enjoyed 1L Subjects: "If you enjoyed Criminal Law and Torts, you might be interested in litigation or criminal defense." Practical Experience: "Consider any internships or externships you've done... Did you prefer client-facing roles, research, or drafting documents?" Long-Term Goals: "Think about where you see yourself in five to ten years. Do you want to work in a big law firm, serve as a government attorney, or work for a nonprofit?" Course Recommendations: The guide provides specific course recommendations for each career path, including examples: Litigation: Evidence, Civil Procedure II, Trial Advocacy, Pre-Trial Practice, Appellate Advocacy. Corporate/Transactional Law: Business Organizations, Contract Drafting, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Securities Regulation. Public Interest Law: Administrative Law, Constitutional Law II, Civil Rights Litigation, Immigration Law. Intellectual Property Law: Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law. Environmental Law: Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law, Energy Law. Practical Skill Development: The document emphasizes real-world experience: Clinical Programs: "Clinical programs offer students the chance to work on real cases with actual clients under faculty supervision." Externships: "Externships allow students to gain practical experience in law firms, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations while earning academic credit." Preparing for the Future:Clerkships: "Judges look for students with strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills." Courses like Federal Courts and Appellate Advocacy are recommended. Fellowships: Courses like Civil Rights Litigation and Immigration Law, coupled with practical experience, can strengthen fellowship applications. Quotes: "It's not just about following your interests but strategically aligning your academic path with the legal practice area you aim to enter." "While substantive knowledge is essential, law students should also prioritize building practical skills through experiential learning." "Choosing the right courses is one of the most important steps in shaping your legal career." Overall, this document serves as a valuable roadmap for law students navigating course selection. By carefully considering their aspirations and utilizing the provided recommendations, students can build a strong foundation for a successful legal career. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/law-school/support

In his new book The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage, Professor Jonathan Turley turns his attention to current attacks on free speech, analyzing them in the context of the historical, legal, and political traditions of free speech and the First Amendment which frame them. In so doing he discusses the interaction and role of government, academia, media, and others in creating the current climate surrounding speech which he finds troubling.Join us as Prof. Turley and (moderator) Hon. Eileen O'Connor discuss these issues of free speech and the book itself.Featuring:Prof. Jonathan R. Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law; Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center; Executive Director, Project for Older Prisoners, The George Washington University Law School(Moderator) Hon. Eileen J. O'Connor, Founder, Law Office of Eileen J. O'Connor PLLC

On this week's podcast, we're going more local than we've ever gone before, discussing the pleasures and perils of the company town. Here to be our local guide through this topic, and discussing his forthcoming paper, “Governing the Company Town” is Brian Highsmith — a former student of David's, Ph.D. candidate in Government and Social Policy at Harvard University, an academic fellow in law and political economy at Harvard Law School, and an affiliated senior researcher at Yale Law School's Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law. We begin this conversation by discussing what the company town was and what it wasn't, legally and historically. Highsmith proposes that Madison's theory of factions is the best conceptual framework to understand company towns, while Sam pushes back on company towns as being uniquely subject to private power. After we engage in a bit of democratic theory, David presses Highsmith on whether the answer to bad localism is good localism, and how we might regulate the municipal race to the bottom. Give the pod a listen and find out. This podcast is generously supported by Themis Bar Review. Referenced Readings Federalist 10 by James Madison Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy by Quinn Slobodian “The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down” by Rachel Corbett “Regulating Location Incentives” by Brian Highsmith “Worthwhile Canadian Initiative” by Flora Lewis

Law students who want to work in the public interest should graduate with as little debt as possible. Read more on our website!Email daily@lsatdemon.com with questions or comments.Watch this episode on YouTube.

World-renowned law professor Jonathan Turley named the “European Digital Services Act (DSA) as one of the greatest assaults on free speech in history” after European Commissioner for Internal Markets and Services Thierry Breton (“one of the notorious figures in an anti-free speech movement”) threatened to censor X because of Elon Musk's live interview of Donald Trump. In 2022, the EU and Thierry Breton also threatened to ban X (formerly Twitter) entirely if Musk restored protections of free speech. “Under the DSA, users are 'empowered to report illegal content online and online platforms will have to act quickly.' This includes speech that is viewed not only as ‘disinformation' but also ‘incitement.' Jonathan Turley is a law professor at George Washington University, holding the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law since 1998. He has served as counsel in high-profile cases, represented members of Congress, and testified before Congress over 100 times, including during the impeachments of Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. He has written for major newspapers and worked as a legal analyst for the world's top news organizations. A study by Judge Richard Posner ranked Turley as the second most cited law professor among public intellectuals. Find more at https://jonathanturley.org and follow him at https://x.com/jonathanturley Read Jonathan Turley's new book “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage” at https://amzn.to/3X13dmx Dr. Darshan Shah is the founder of Next Health, the world's first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. A board-certified surgeon and Longevity Medicine specialist, Dr. Shah has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree at 21, trained at the Mayo Clinic, and holds alumni status at Harvard Business School and Singularity University. Dr. Shah has authored a book, published papers, patented medical devices, and given over 100 speeches on longevity and health. Find more at https://next-health.com and follow him at https://x.com/darshanshahMD 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors  • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • CAPSADYN - Get pain relief with the power of capsaicin from chili peppers – without the burning! Capsadyn's proprietary formulation for joint & muscle pain contains no NSAIDs, opioids, anesthetics, or steroids. Try it for 15% off at https://drdrew.com/capsadyn • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • TRU NIAGEN - For almost a decade, Dr. Drew has been taking a healthy-aging supplement called Tru Niagen, which uses a patented form of Nicotinamide Riboside to boost NAD levels. Use code DREW for 20% off at https://drdrew.com/truniagen • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Turley is a law professor, columnist, television analyst, and litigator. Since 1998, he has held the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School. He has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two decades, representing members of Congress, judges, whistleblowers, five former Attorney Generals, accused spies and terrorists, journalists, protesters, and workers at Area 51. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, and has worked as a legal analyst for CBS, NBC, BBC, and Fox.The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Ragejonathanturley.orgGround News gathers news coverage from around the world, empowers free thinking, and makes media bias explicit. Subscribe through my link at https://check.ground.news/Next for 15% off your subscription.If You Liked This Conversation, You'll Probably Like These Episodes of Where We Go Next:95: The Government Is Seizing Innocent People's Property, with Billy Binion 91: Free Speech Isn't Just for People We Like, with Kat Rosenfield90: In Defense of an Eternally Radical Idea, with Greg Lukianoff65: Untangling Partisan Narratives and Fixing Political News, with Isaac Saul45: Filming the News as It Happens, with Ford Fischer25: A Robust Defense of Free Speech, with Greg LukianoffFollow Jonathan on X: @JonathanTurley----------If you liked this episode, consider sharing it with someone you think might like it too.Email: michael@wherewegonext.comInstagram: @wwgnpodcast

OA1049 Qualified Immunity is insane. It's one of several ways that police evade accountability for truly monstrous acts. As unpleasant as that is, we're fortunate to have an amazing guest to take us through the history of it, as well as a new case that may be cause for optimism! From her UCLA Law bio: Joanna Schwartz is Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law and the Faculty Director of the David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. She teaches Civil Procedure and a variety of courses on police accountability and public interest lawyering. She received UCLA's Distinguished Teaching Award in 2015, and served as Vice Dean for Faculty Development from 2017-2019. Professor Schwartz is one of the country's leading experts on police misconduct litigation and the author of Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable (2023). If you'd like to support the show (and lose the ads!), please pledge at patreon.com/law!

0:00 - Rumblin' Stumblin' Bumblin' Biden staying or going?   12:26 - First elected Democrat calls on Biden to drop out of race: ‘President failed' in debate    30:07 - IL's Govt Alliance for Safe Communities   49:30 - Jonathan Turley, columnist, television analyst, and Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School, offers his opinion on the recent SCOTUS decisions and details from his new book  The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage   01:05:43 - Kent Lasnoski, president of Springfield's soon to be open San Damiano College for the Trades, shares why he chose the former St. James Trade School campus as the place to bring his mission to “recover the dignity of work, and pride in craftsmanship" For more information on San Damiano College for the Trades visit sandamianotrades.org   01:17:13 - Noted economist Stephen Moore goes over the list of potential Biden replacements.Get more Steve @StephenMoore   01:30:22 - Biden staying or going reprise  01:44:38 - OPEN MIC WEDNESDAY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony after a New York State court found him guilty on 34 counts of concealing hush money payments to “influence the 2016 election." Despite the precedent-breaking nature of the case, the stench of politics was strong: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg campaigned on the promise he would prosecute Trump, used novel legal theories to conjure a felony charge against the former president, and prosecuted a federal crime in a state court. Nor was Bragg alone: Judge Merchan not only allowed Bragg's charges, but ruled with Bragg on every tough decision, and handed out jury instructions that all but guaranteed a conviction. Will Trump's conviction get overturned on appeal? What does this conviction mean for Americans' trust in our judicial system? Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. At GWU, he is also the Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center, and Executive Director of the Project for Older Prisoners. Professor Turley has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two decades including the representation of whistleblowers, military personnel, judges, and members of Congress, and has testified before Congress over 100 times. His upcoming book is The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage (Simon and Schuster, 2024).Read the transcript here. Order The Indispensable Right here.

Ralph welcomes labor journalist Hamilton Nolan to discuss his latest book, "The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor". They'll get into why some of the biggest names in organized labor have gotten so bad at organizing labor, and they'll highlight the labor organizers who are effectively wielding power. Then, Ralph is joined by child advocate and original Nader's Raider Robert Fellmeth to discuss the dangers of online anonymity. Plus, a creative call to action from Ralph!Hamilton Nolan is a labor journalist who writes regularly for In These Times magazine and The Guardian. He has written about labor, politics, and class war for The New York Times, the Washington Post, Gawker, Splinter, and other publications. He was the longest-serving writer in Gawker's history, and was a leader in unionizing Gawker Media in 2015. His new book is The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor.A quality of the labor movement that I think makes the labor movement special and distinct from other movements and other political parties is that the labor movement acts to give people power. The labor movement does not necessarily tell people what to do. The labor movement instills people with power. Hamilton NolanMore and more non-unionized workers know that a lot of what they get positively in the workplace is due to the few workers who are unionized. And the companies—wanting to avoid being unionized—up the wages, improve the working conditions, maybe fulfill more of the pension reserve requirements. So the second–order effects of unionism—which has been so long misunderstood, largely due to propaganda— has been sinking in the minds of more and more non-union workers, and the approval of unions and the number of American workers who want to join unions has resurged. Ralph NaderYou know, it turns out that a half century of rising inequality does in fact piss people off at a certain point. And causes tens of millions of American workers to say that they want something better—that they want what the labor movement has to offer.Hamilton NolanFor many, many years, organized labor has had a very unhealthy relationship with electoral politics. You're in a two-party system and the [Republican] Party wants to destroy unions and crush them off the face of the earth. And the Democratic Party's attitude has basically been—we're the only game in town and so give us money, and we won't try to kill you, but we won't really do too much to help you either. Hamilton NolanAnother thing unions can do with their money is— instead of sending it to Joe Biden's campaign—use it to organize workers. The choice is not just between Democrats and Republicans. We can take those resources and use it to organize workers, which will increase our political power in its own right.Hamilton NolanRobert Fellmeth is the Price Professor of Public Interest Law at the University of San Diego and the Executive Director of the Center for Public Interest Law. He is also Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Institute, which authored The Fleecing of Foster Children: How We Confiscate Their Assets and Undermine Their Financial Security.The First Amendment is not just the right of the speaker to belch whatever…the audience has some rights there. The audience has a right to hear, to listen, to understand, and to know something about the speaker, because the idea behind speech is not simply making noise. It's to advance understanding, to advance knowledge. And therefore there should be a requirement that speakers identify who they are. And that allows the audience who are listening to decide whether they want to listen. Robert Fellmeth Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Brianna Heim watches her service dog, Emily, as she bowls Jan. 30, 2019, at the bowling event held by Exceptional Family Member Program-Family Support at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs). Landlords still tell people with disabilities that they cannot have their service dogs or other service animals in their homes. They continue to disregard state and federal laws or — perhaps they are just plain ignorant. Michelle Uzeta joins us to talk to our resident housing expert, Eddie Ytuarte, about landlord resistance to service animals and other housing discrimination against people with disabilities. Michelle Uzeta Michelle Uzeta is the Deputy Legal Director at the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF). Michelle's practice has focused on the litigation of high impact lawsuits and representation of individuals facing discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, Fair Housing Amendments Act and related state laws. In addition to her role as a litigator, Michelle has lectured and written extensively on the legal rights of people with disabilities and has authored a number of amicus briefs on disability rights issues, including briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court. Michelle is a graduate of Stanford University and earned her Juris Doctorate and Certification in Public Interest Law from King Hall School of Law at the University of California, Davis. This program produced & hosted by Eddie Ytuarte. Check out the DREDF website for resources, to sign up for their newsletter and read about their work:  https://dredf.org Public Use Notice of Limitations: https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright The post Housing Discrimination with Michelle Uzeta – Pushing Limits – April 19, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Darcy Lear, a Lecturer at the University of Chicago, whose expertise in foreign and second language education is truly exceptional. Dr. Lear holds a PhD from the Ohio State University and an MA from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her dedication to languages for specific purposes (LSP) is evident through her teaching, publications, and presentations, including courses like "Spanish for the Professions" and "Spanish for Public Interest Law in the U.S."Dr. Lear's contributions to the field are remarkable, with books such as Integrating Career Preparation into Language Courses and the introductory Spanish textbook Conéctate, which she co-authored with Grant Goodall.Today, we delve into the fascinating intersection of LSP and career readiness, exploring how instructors can seamlessly integrate these elements into language curriculum. Join us as we unravel the importance of preparing students for real-world language use and equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in diverse professional settings.So grab your headphones and get ready to enhance your understanding of Languages for Specific Purposes and Career Readiness with Dr. Darcy Lear. This is an episode you won't want to miss!BONUS: Check out Darcy's excellent Letter of Recommendation resource here!

In this episode of St. Louis In Tune, host Arnold Stricker interviews Peter Hoffman, Managing Attorney for Neighborhood Advocacy at Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. The discussion revolves around the organization's crucial role in helping communities address the issues of vacant and abandoned properties, one of the biggest challenges faced by neighborhoods in St. Louis city. The conversation also highlights how being proactive at community level leads to creating neighborhoods of opportunities, need for estate planning, and how the Neighborhood Advocacy Program, launched in 2018, provides free legal support to neighborhood associations. Hoffmann emphasizes the importance of volunteers' contributions to the program and concludes by referring 'homegrown' talents in St. Louis. The episode ends with recommendations for local historical and cultural sites to visit.[00:00] Introduction to Promises and Community Action[00:37] Welcome to St. Louis in Tune[01:02] The Importance of Civility and Stereotype Challenge[01:45] Introduction to Legal Services of Eastern Missouri[02:02] Understanding the Work of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri[03:54] The Role of Volunteer Lawyers[05:13] Neighborhood Advocacy Program: A Focus on Vacancy and Property Abandonment[07:23] Addressing Vacant and Abandoned Properties: Challenges and Solutions[11:40] The Complexities of Property Title Resolution[14:47] The Role of the City in Addressing Vacant Properties[17:54] How Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Receives Cases[20:50] The Importance of Estate Planning[22:27] Addressing Persistent Nuisance Problems[23:56] Saint Louis In Tune: Mission and Reach[25:41] Dred Scott Heritage Foundation: A Call to Action[26:58] Interview with Peter Hoffman: Journey into Public Interest Law[31:14] Neighborhood Advocacy Program: Voices from the Community[36:00] Appreciation for Volunteers and Nonprofits[40:53] Exploring St. Louis: Historical Sites and MuseumsSt. Peter's CemeteryChuck Berry's HouseOld Des Peres ChurchGeorge Washington Carver GardenScott Joplin HouseGriot MuseumGeorge P. Vashon Museum of African American HistoryDred Scott's Grave at Calvary CemeteryField House Museum[45:48] Closing Remarks and Invitation to EngageLinks mentioned in the show:Legal Services Neighborhood AdvocacyLegal Services Neighborhood Advocacy-The First Five YearsLegal Services of Eastern MissouriInterview with Lynn Jackson-Dred Scott's Great, Great Granddaughter-Part IInterview with Lynn Jackson-Dred Scott's Great, Great Granddaughter-Part IIThis is Season 7! For more episodes, go to

Today's podcast episode features Sarah's conversation with Strawberry Nevill. After connecting through a mutual friend, Sarah invited Strawberry to come on to share their journey from working in public interest. This area of law has its own challenges and can be very hard to walk away from. Strawberry spent about 15 years in and around the legal field, including three years as a practicing lawyer, so let's dive in and learn more about their journey. See show notes at formerlawyer.com/214 Enrollment for the next Guided Track is open now. Learn more and reserve your spot.    

Zelda Roland is the Founding Director of the Yale Prison Education Initiative at Dwight Hall, which brings access to Yale classes and other campus programming to incarcerated students in Connecticut. A Yale alumna (BA 08, PhD16), she also serves as the inaugural director of University of New Haven's Prison Education Program and its partnership with YPEI, through which incarcerated students earn degrees in prison and receive support when released from confinement. She is a Lecturer in Yale's Education Studies Program, a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Communications at the University of New Haven, an affiliated faculty of the Arthur Liman Center for Public Interest Law at Yale Law School, and a fellow of Jonathan Edwards College. Zelda and I discuss the genesis of the program, how it works, its success and why programs like these are critically important to society. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

For 25 years, David Stern was the executive director of Equal Justice Works, a nonprofit organization that offers fellowships to law students and professionals which empowers them to embark on their careers in public interest law. On this episode, David shares lessons in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, branding and how he discovered his passion for public interest law.People's Television is a boutique production company based out of New York and DC. We are a close knit team of socially minded creatives. We work with our clients to identify character driven stories that highlight the narrative behind their causes or products.------------------------------FOLLOW USFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/pplstv/​Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peoples.tv/​Twitter - ...

The recent ruling in the Van Wyk v Minister of Employment and Labour matter has set the stage for a transformative shift in parental leave entitlements. The case is a landmark judgment that challenges the conventional caregiver norms and will become the focal point for employers. In this podcast, Mbali Nkosi is joined by Nkosinathi Thema, Kate Collier, Deon Visagie and Brett Abraham to provide perspectives on the implications of this ruling from their respective disciplines of Public Interest Law, Occupational Health and Safety Law and Employment Law. The conversation explores behind-the-scenes insights from the team that represented the Van Wyks, the High Court's findings, potential legislative changes, and the steps employers can take in anticipation of this evolving landscape. Guests: Kate Collier, partner Webber Wentzel Employment, Health and Safety, Deon Visagie, partner Webber Wentzel Employment and Employee Benefits, Brett Abraham, partner Webber Wentzel Employment and Employee Benefits, Mbali Nkosi, Senior Associate Webber Wentzel Employment, Health and Safety, and Nkosinathi Thema, Associate Webber Wentzel Dispute Resolution and Public Interest Law

According to the non-profit Mapping Police Violence, since 2013 when experts first starting tracking police shootings, last year was the deadliest year on record with 1,176 law enforcement gun deaths, or more than three people per day and nearly 100 per month.  In 2022 Blacks were three three times more likely to be killed by police than Whites.  However in, for example, MPLS and Chicago, Black shooting deaths were respectively 28 and 25 times more likely than White.   In her recently published book by Viking Press, Prof. Schwartz explains how the corruption of the 4th amendment and Civil Rights law, the creation of the legal fiction “qualified immunity” and other reasons make it nearly impossible to police the police.  During this 38-minute interview, Prof. Schwartz begins by discussing the case of Ornee Norris. She in turn explains the courts' undermining of 4th amendment's protection from unreasonable searches, civil rights protections, specifically section 1983 of the 1871 Civil Rights Act, and the Supreme Courts 1967 creation of, in Pierson v. Ray, of qualified immunity, discusses the case of systematic violence by Vellejo, CA, police, the failure by governments to learn from these cases, efforts by states to pass laws ending qualified immunity, notes the value of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and finally comments on the issue of the militarization of the police. Joanna Schwartz is Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law and the Faculty Director of the David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy.  She was a recipient of UCLA's Distinguished Teaching Award in 2015 and served as Vice Dean for Faculty Development from 2017-2019. Beyond Shielded, her recent scholarship has been published in the Yale Law Journal, Stanford Law Review, University of Chicago Law Review, Columbia Law Review, New York University Law Review, Michigan Law Review, Northwestern Law Review, Georgetown Law Journal, UCLA Law Review, and elsewhere. She has also written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, USA Today, The Atlantic, The Boston Review, and Politico, and has appeared on NPR's Fresh Air, CBS Sunday Morning, PBS NewsHour, ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, and elsewhere. Professor Schwartz is also co-author with Stephen Yeazell and Maureen Carroll of a leading casebook, Civil Procedure (11th Edition). Professor Schwartz was graduated from Brown University and Yale Law School. She clerked for Judge Denise Cote of the Southern District of New York and Judge Harry Pregerson of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that love is love is love and marriage equality became recognized in all 50 states.  Brad Sears warns, however of legislative efforts across the country to roll back LGBTQ rights. Sears is the Founding Executive Director and Rand Schrader Distinguished Scholar of Law and Policy at the Williams Institute.  He is also the Associate Dean of Public Interest Law at UCLA Law.  Sears has published several research studies, primarily on discrimination against LGBT people and people living with HIV.  He has taught courses on LGBT and disability law at UCLA, Harvard, and Whittier law schools.  He has testified before Congress and state legislatures, authored amicus briefs in key court cases, helped to draft state and federal legislation, and been cited frequently by national media.  A graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School and has received the Co-Presidents Award from the LGBT Bar Association of Los Angeles in 2019 and the Earl Warren Outstanding Public Service Award from the American Society of Public Administration in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court went out with a bang in 2023 – before heading off to recess, SCOTUS struck down affirmative action, ruled Biden's loan forgiveness grab unconstitutional, and prioritized the First Amendment in a creative design case. Each of these cases (save for KBJ's recusal on the affirmative action vote) was decided 6-3: the conservative majority versus the liberal bloc. Despite the ensuing media mayhem that accompanied the rulings, however, the cases are each staked squarely in the law – not political pandering. Indeed, politics aside, Biden lacked the authority under the HEROES Act to forgive billions in debt; the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause prevents quotas based on race in universities; the First Amendment prohibits forcibly asking an individual to provide services for a cause they are opposed to. Polls suggest that Americans are losing faith in the efficacy of the Courts, but likely only think so based on the political fervor that persuades us that these decisions were not made in good faith. So, we brought in a legal expert to explain just how these decisions are made. Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University. At GWU, he is also the Director of the Environmental Law Advocacy Center, and Executive Director for the Project for Older Prisoners. Professor Turley has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two decades including the representation of whistleblowers, military personnel, judges, members of Congress, and more. He publishes columns on jonathanturley.org.Download the transcript here.

Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane is a practising advocate and also a part-time in-counsel at the Centre for Applied Legal Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand.    They are also a commissioner for the O'Neill-Lancet Commission on Racism, Structural Discrimination and Global Health   They obtained their LLB from Stellenbosch University. After University, they served articles and later become an associate at Bowman Gilfillan Inc. In July 2016, they served as a law clerk for Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga at theConstitutional Court of South Africa.   They obtained the Sonke/UCLA Health & Human Rights Fellowship in 2017/2018 and completed a Masters in Law specialising Public Interest Law and Policy and Critical Race Studies (summa cum laude) .   In 2017, they started a literary podcast, The Cheeky Natives, which  primarily focuses on the review, curatorship and archiving of Black literature.  The podcast as seen the likes of Prof Kimberlé Crenshaw, Mona Eltahawy, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, Darnell L. Moore, Robert Jones Jr and many more.    They were named one of the top 200 Young South Africans in 2018.    In 2022, they formed part of the judging panel for the AKO CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING   They have worked on a number of constitutional cases. This includes an amicus intervention at the Constitutional Court, arguing cost orders against victims and survivors of gender-based violence contribute to a culture of silence.  They have also worked on matters  before the Western Cape High Court and the Malawi Constitutional Court dealing with survivors' rights to freedom of expression and the criminalisation of consensual sex between minors respectively. Catch up on Letlhogonolo's podcast Cheeky Natives here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4dv8VfJ5OoSiMIsSnWxDng?si=w750n8XwQuCfytVlVdhn7Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

This week on Everyday Injustice, we are joined by UCLA Law Professor Scott Cummings who discusses a 2020 paper published in Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, that looks into the role that lawyers and schools play in movements of social transformation. One of the key findings in the literature has been the notion of drift away from public interest work – he cited that when law students enter law school more than half have an interest in going into public interest law, but that falls to about five percent by the time they actually pass the bar and gain employment. Cummings and his colleagues look into things that law schools can do to bolster pursuit of public interest law. They find surprising ways that law schools play a crucial facilitative role: “guiding students toward public interest careers through externships, summer jobs, and extracurricular activities that equip students with the tools they need to navigate the public interest job market and pursue social justice over the course of their professional lives.”

 Jonathan Turley, Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at The George Washington University, had this to say about Bragg's attempt to hurt Trump with this circus in NYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elles défendent les droits de l'homme, souvent à leurs risques et périls. Le 8 mars dernier, au Palais Eynard à Genève 5 femmes inspirantes d'Iran, de Russie, du Tchad, de Colombie et de Tunisie, ainsi que Dreifuss Ruth, 1ère femme présidente de Suisse & Hina Jilani, Présidente de l'OMCT ont proposé une discussion débat en public sur le travail de défense des droits humains. Nous avons rencontré Delphine Djiraibé, éminente avocate des droits humains au Tchad, à la tête de l'organisation non gouvernementale Public Interest Law Center. Delphine a reçu le prix Robert F.Kennedy, le prix franco-allemand des droits de l'homme et dernièrement Lauréate du Prix Martin Ennals à Genève. Discussion avec Gilles Soulhac.   

In the 1960s, Public Interest Law emerged as a way for the legal profession to deploy its expertise in service of the public.  Our guest Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, says that it's time for the same ethic and commitment to emerge from the field of technology. In this episode we discuss how to make that happen and what it will look like practice when we create the structures for technologists to work in the public interest. This episode first aired on July 14, 2022, as part of Microsoft's Public Sector Future podcast Ford Foundation | Site | Twitter Darren Walker | Twitter Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at aka.ms/microsoft/podcasts

Alex Bruno founded Bruno Group Inc. A legal firm that helps entrepreneurs and business owners in their growth by taking care of their legal needs. Alex is an entrepreneur himself. He understands the various responsibilities and time limitations entrepreneurs experience daily. Alex's approach is designed to streamline a business' legal needs, anticipate and eliminate potential issues and set a framework for a business to meet its goals.Alex previously worked for a national Am Law 100 law firm representing national, international and local companies in their corporate, business and liability matters.Alex graduated from UCLA School of Law in 2000. He was an inaugural member of the school's Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. He received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UC Berkeley.Alex currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. He also devotes his time as a Board Member for Family Promise of the Verdugos, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting homeless families regain their independence.Alex frequently guests as an instructor and speaker in Business Law. He taught at the Entrepreneurship Master Class at Cal State Los Angeles, UCLA Extension and the SIPA Entrepreneur Training Program.When Alex is not assisting his clients in their growth and success, he spends time outdoors running with his wife, Patricia and their German Shepherd, Simba.Alex's current venture that he greatly enjoys is his podcast, Bizmode. On his show he talks with guests about their entrepreneur journey and the lessons learned along the way.Websites: gobizmode.com                   brunogroupinc.comSocials: @alexbrunoesq_____________ Music Podcast Intro and OutroEveryday, Jason Farnhmam, YouTube Audio Library Podcast AdvertisementI love you, Vibe Tracks, YouTube Audio Library Sour Tennessee Red (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio Library Dewey, Cheedham, and Howe (Sting), John Dewey and the 41 Players, YouTube Audio Library Film Project Countdown.flac Copyright 2013 Iwan Gabovitch, CC-BY3 license

In a live Zoom event in conjunction with the American Museum of Tort Law, we welcome back Claire Nader, author of “You Are Your Own Best Teacher” and Susan Linn, author of “Who's Raising the Kids?” for a lively panel discussion moderated by child advocacy legal expert, Robert Fellmeth, on the ongoing corporatization of childhood. We also hear from audience members but not just old people talking about “kids today.” A thoughtful seventh grader gives us a young person's perspective.Robert Fellmeth is the Price Professor of Public Interest Law at the University of San Diego and the Executive Director of the Center for Public Interest Law. He is also Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Institute, which authored The Fleecing of Foster Children: How We Confiscate Their Assets and Undermine Their Financial SecurityWe have one of the worst Supreme Court decisions in the history of the world, which basically equates corporations with individuals. It equates corporate entities with private citizens. And they're not the same thing…You cannot have the Citizens United-type case that equates the two and still have a democracy.Robert FellmethDr. Susan Linn is an author, psychologist, and award-winning ventriloquist. She was the Founding Director of Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (now known as Fairplay), and she is a world-renowned expert on creative play and the impact of media and commercial marketing on children. Her latest book is Who's Raising The Kids? Big Tech, Big Business and the Lives of Children.I think what people don't understand is that these beloved characters are used to sell things to kids. And that there is really almost no place in media—including public media, today— where children can go, where someone is not trying to sell them something.Dr. Susan Linn, author of Who's Raising The Kids? Big Tech, Big Business and the Lives of ChildrenClaire Nader is a political scientist and author recognized for her work on the impact of science on society. She is an advocate for numerous causes at the local, national and international level. As the first social scientist working at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, she joined pioneering initiatives in energy conservation and the multifaceted connections between science, technology and public policy. Her latest book is You Are Your Own Best Teacher! Sparking the Curiosity, Imagination and Intellect of Tweens.[How children suffer due to corporate predators] scares me to death, as a matter of fact. I want to run away from the lives of children under these conditions. But I can run to a different atmosphere for children—if you will— and that's what I try to put in my book.Claire Nader, author of You Are Your Own Best Teacher! Sparking the Curiosity, Imagination and Intellect of Tweens Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this episode of Done By Law we feature audio from the wonderful seminar ‘Women's Lived Experience in Decarceration and Carceral Resistance', held on Monday 24 October 2022 at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne.This evening of discussion, reflections and solutions was hosted by Fitzroy Legal Service and featured the insightful contributions of a number of expert panellists, including practitioners, and women with lived experience of incarceration and the criminal justice system. Panel 1 – Systemic changes required to address women's over-incarcerationElena Campbell (Moderator) – Centre for Innovative JusticeKaren Fletcher – Flat OutLisa Abbott – TaskForceElena Pappas – LACWMegan Pearce – VLAPanel 2 – Women's Lived ExperienceNina Storey (Moderator) – Homes Not Prisons, Women Transforming JusticeJacqui Bampton – Women Transforming JusticeSara Stilianos – Homes Not Prisons, Women Transforming JusticeJasmine Barzani – Homes Not PrisonsWe have unfortunately only been able to feature 30 minutes of this jam packed two and a half hour evening. To watch the whole event, head to YouTube via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB_TlMR3tTo&ab_channel=FitzroyLegalService  ***Full biographies Panel 1: Elena Pappas LACWElena is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Law and Advocacy Centre for Women, and community legal centre established specifically to combat women's increasing criminalisation and imprisonment. She also sits on the Board as an Executive Director.  Elena is a passionate advocate and leader who is dedicated to working collaboratively with organisation and individuals to address the causes of women's criminalisation.  She currently leads LACW's policy and systemic advocacy work, and is Co-Convenor of Smart Justice for Women, a sub-committee of the broader Smart Justice coalition convened by the Federation of Community Legal Centres.  Elena previously worked at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service where she held the position of Senior Lawyer in the Criminal Law team. She advised and appeared on behalf of clients in complex criminal matters and shared responsibility for the mentoring and management of junior and support staff. Prior to this, Elena was an Associate in the Workplace Relations team of a private law firm in Melbourne. She holds a Master of Public and International Law from the University of Melbourne. She has worked as a volunteer with the Mental Health Legal Centre, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and Fitzroy Legal Service.Lisa AbbottTaskforceLisa Abbott is the Executive Manager Social Impact and Growth at TaskForce Community Agency, a not-for profit operating in Victoria delivering a suite of services to our most marginalised. Lisa has worked with those in contact with the justice system for 20 years in Government and community and over the last five years has been leading the development and delivery of the Living Free Project, a project supporting vulnerable girls and women who are at risk of, or are in early contact with, the justice system. The project drives cross sectoral collaboration and seeks to improve service system responses to enhance how our health and community sectors support women who often fall through service gaps.Karen FletcherFlat OutKaren Fletcher is the Executive Officer of Flat Out Inc, a community organisation that supports and advocates for women and trans and gender diverse people to get out and stay out of prison. She is a lawyer by trade has worked as a prison advocacy lawyer at Fitzroy Legal Service and Prisoners Legal Service QLD and as a public health lawyer, with a special interest in drug decriminalisation, in government and non-government agencies. She is an activist in the Homes not Prisons campaign in Victoria.Megan PearceVLAMegan has spent much of her career working alongside criminalised people, particularly women and children. Having started her career as a criminal defence lawyer at Legal Aid Queensland, Megan has also led major law reform inquiries into Victoria's criminal trial process and child protection system.Between 2018 and 2022, Megan worked at Darebin Community Legal Centre (which merged with Fitzroy Legal Service in 2019), first managing the Women Transforming Justice project and then Fitzroy Legal Service's Social Action and Public Interest Law team. In both these roles Megan contributed to program design and advocacy work aimed at disrupting the cycle of women's criminalisation. In July 2022 Megan commenced a role at Victoria Legal Aid focusing on discrimination and equality law.In 2013-14, Megan also completed a master of laws at the University of Toronto, where her thesis critiqued the effectiveness of human rights frameworks to respond to violence against womenElena CampbellCIJAssociate Director of Research, Advocacy & Policy, Centre for Innovative Justice, RMIT University. Elena is a lawyer, writer and former political staffer who has worked in legal and social policy for over two decades. Elena's expertise includes therapeutic justice, court interventions, the impacts of crime victimisation and the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.  At the CIJ, Elena oversees a program of research which predominantly focuses on family violence, court interventions, crime victimisation and the way in which experiences of trauma - including structural and systemic trauma - can push vulnerable cohorts, particularly women, into contact with the criminal justice system. Elena has led projects for Government departments and courts to support the implementation of recommendations from Victoria's Royal Commission into Family Violence. Elena has also been Principal Chief Investigator in multiple, ANROWS-funded projects looking at the use of violence by young people and adults.  Previously Elena worked as a legal adviser and staffer in the Victorian Government for over a decade. Elena has also been employed as a consultant for a range of social policy and justice organisations, including the Australian Human Rights Commission.  Panel 2: Nina StoreyHNP and WTJNina is an unapologetic criminalized survivor. Having experienced state sanctioned violence she now spends her time advocating for the rights of criminalized survivors. Nina would love to see the abolishment of the prison industrial complex in her lifetime.  Her systemic advocacy commenced in 2018 as a member of the Women's Transforming Justice Project. Nina now sits on the council of Victim Survivors Advisory Council, is a member of the Expert Advisory Panel at Safe and Equal, a WEAVER for research group at Melbourne University and sits on the steering committee of the Homes Not Prisons Campaign. Nina stands in solidarity with the traditional owners of these lands and acknowledges they have the solutions to living in a world of unity, we must make space and elevate their voices for their stories to be told and shared.      Nina lives works and plays in Millowl, Phillip island on the lands of the Bunurong people of the Kulin nations, with her son and Kelpie.   Jacqui BamptonWTJ Jacqui is a formally incarcerated woman who has worked with Fitzroy Legal Service as part of the Women's Leadership Group. She lives with anxiety and mental health concerns, and has previously struggled with substance dependency and homelessness. Jacqui is deeply passionate about working alongside other criminalised people, with a particular interest in supporting women to navigate child protection. Jacqui is a warm advocate, loyal friend and proud single mum.   Sara-Michelle StilianosSara is an active member of several community groups and organisations aimed at ending incarceration – including as a Homes Not Prisons steering committee member and – previously – as part of Fitzroy Legal Service's Women Transforming Justice project. Sara has lived experienced of criminalisation and incarceration. She's driven toward social change and is a fierce advocate for abolishing the carceral system and it's supporting structures, which only serve to perpetuate further harm and violence by exerting power and control over people's lives. Alongside studying a Bachelor Degree in Social Science, Sara stands in solidarity with all oppressed women and continues to fight for the rights of women and children. 

Decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked havoc on communities left behind by the modern economy. Some of these discarded places are rural. Others are big cities, small cities, or historic suburbs. Some vote blue, others red. Mostly, their governments are just broke. Stanford Law School Professor Michelle Wilde Anderson says that 40 years after the anti-tax revolution began protecting wealthy taxpayers and their cities, high-poverty cities and counties have run out of services to cut, properties to sell, bills to defer, and risky loans to take. In The Fight to Save the Town, Anderson traveled to four blue-collar communities that are poor, broke, and progressing—Stockton, California; Josephine County, Oregon; Lawrence, Massachusetts; and Detroit, Michigan. She shares how networks of local leaders and residents are coming together to face this crisis head on and working toward innovative solutions to deal with pressing issues, including gun violence, housing and unemployment. Hear more about the fight to save our communities at the local level and create wealth equity for all. SPEAKERS Michelle Wilde Anderson Professor of Property, Local Government, and Environment Justice, Stanford Law School; Author, The Fight to Save the Town: Reimagining Discarded America In Conversation with Pamela Karlan Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Professor of Public Interest Law and a Founder and Co-director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, Stanford Law School. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on September 19th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1960s, Public Interest Law emerged as a way for the legal profession to deploy its expertise in service of the public. Today, our guest Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation says that it's time for the same ethic and commitment to emerge from the field of technology. In this episode we discuss how to make that happen and what it will look like practice when we create the structures for technologists to work in the public interest. Ford Foundation | Site | Twitter Darren Walker | Twitter Jeremy Goldberg | LinkedIn | Twitter Public Sector Center of Expertise

Sacramento 2022 homeless point-in-time count and future funding for programs and services. Recipient discusses DACA 10 years later, and a law professor explains the legal challenges ahead. Today's Guests CapRaido's Chris Nichols breaks down the 2022 homeless point-in-time count in Sacramento.  Shannon Dominguez-Stevens from Loaves and Fishes and Emily Halcon, Sacramento County's Homeless Initiatives Director, to discuss the findings and how the city and county will use the information for future funding and services. Kevin R. Johnson, Dean, Mabie-Apallas Professor of Public Interest Law and Chicana/o Studies at UC Davis, discusses legal challenges and the future of DACA. Erik Ramirez, Sacramento State's Director of Equity and Affinity Centers (which includes the Dreamers Resource Center), will discuss his experience as a DACA recipient and work helping DACA recipients navigate higher education.

Lubumba is an admitted attorney who specialises in Public Law, with a focus on government contracting and procurement. Lubumba also advises on administrative and constitutional issues in regulated industries such as the pharmaceutical, consumer goods and automotive sectors. She is frequently part of teams representing major clients in complex High Court review applications that are of significant public interest and importance.   After graduating from the University of the Witwatersrand, Lubumba completed articles at Webber Wentzel. She then worked as an Associate in the firm's Dispute Resolution department before taking up a prestigious clerkship at the Constitutional Court of South Africa under the now retired Justice Edwin Cameron. Thereafter, Lubumba was privileged to be able to travel abroad to complete an LL.M degree in Constitutional Law, Corporate Governance and Public Policy at the illustrious Harvard Law School. She capped off her time abroad by completing a year-long fellowship at the Global Network for Public Interest Law, headquartered in New York. Lubumba has been in practice for four years and is currently a senior associate in the Public Law and Regulatory practice of a big five law firm in Johannesburg, South Africa.   In her personal time, Lubumba serves on the Board of a non-profit she helped co-found with other young professionals concerned about the systemic challenges facing South Africa's education system. She believes that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty in disadvantaged communities. Lubumba has an LLB degree (cum laude) from the University of the Witwatersrand and an LLM degree from Harvard Law School. ____________________________________________ Don't forget to tag us on Instagram @sister_in_law_ and to leave a review on Apple podcast. Share this podcast with as many family and friends as possible and don't forget to email your season 4 guest suggestions to advice@sisterinlaw.co.za I love hearing from you so please leave any reviews and other suggestions on the same email. Thank you for taking this journey with me. I hope you have learned as much as I have from all my guests and I hope listening to this podcast has made you believe in yourself that much more. Until 2023, take care! With love, Tebello Motshwane Your Sister In Law www.sisterinlaw.co.za --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tebello-motshwane/message

Kevin Daisey talks to Steven Krieger, the Managing Partner at Steven Krieger Law in Arlington, Virginia. Steven earned his Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law, David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Michigan School of Business. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.

In today's episode, I speak with Stephen Hanlon, who has been working for over 30 years to drive forward public interest law.   With the depth of his experience to back him up, he'll explain how data is the key to pushing forward legislation and law suits that can help to reshape and empower public defense. When advocating for a change to any system, there has to be mutli-faceted approaches. Some people respond well to the emotional stories. For others, it is data they find the most compelling, and that is what Stephen brings to the table. Data to help bolster the compelling stories of defenders and their clients from around the country. Stephen Hanlon holds a tremendous amount of wisdom and his passion for bettering the system will inspire you to take action!    Key Topics and Takeaways:   How Stephen made his way into the public defense system. [9:37] Handling states that won't listen to data. [20:42] Case refusal. [25:31] Why the public defense system needs business plans. [27:14] Will we ever be in a place where public defenders only take the cases they can handle? [33:19] How contract-dependent states should be handled. [52:24] A message from Stephen to the future generations of attorneys. [58:57]   Guest:   Stephen Hanlon, a leader in Public Interest Law over the last 50 years   Resources:   Lawyer Hanlon   Missouri Study Louisiana Study Oregon Study Colorado Study Rhode Island Study Indiana Study Texas Study New Mexico Study State of Louisiana v Covington State of Missouri V Waters Equal Defense Act of 2019   Memorable Quotes:   “Are we willing to live in a society that reflects the principles that we say we value?” (5:56, Hunter)   “I want a lever. I want to be the leveraging force to incentivize and indeed force change.” (13:01, Stephen)   “The whole problem with this thing is that there's no business plan for the criminal processing system. We should have never agreed to do this.” (27:14, Stephen)   “Without an adequate defense lawyer, a court is not properly constituted.” (31:36, Stephen)   “Implore your representatives to ask questions besides guns and abortions.” (39:06, Hunter)   “The federal is the floor, the states are the ceiling. Go for the ceiling!” (40:06, Stephen)   Contact Hunter Parnell:   hwparnell@publicdefenseless.com Twitter Instagram www.publicdefenseless.com

On the 16th episode of Immigration Today! Angeline Chen interviews Shiu-Ming Cheer. Shiu-Ming is the Deputy Director of Programs and Campaigns at the California Immigrant Policy Center. They are a constituent-based, statewide immigrant rights organization that promotes and protects safety, health and public benefits and integration programs for immigrants. They are one of the few organizations that effectively combines legislative and policy advocacy, strategic communications, organizing and capacity building to pursue its mission. Shiu-Ming graduated from U.C. Berkeley and from the Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law.  Shiu-Ming has received awards for her community and legal work from the National Lawyers Guild – LA and the Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition.In this podcast, Shiu-Ming goes into detail about how she became involved in immigrant rights as a young college graduate. She migrated to America at the young age of 2 and has over 25 years of experience in immigrant rights and social justice issues. The California Immigrant Policy Center came about because of draconian anti-immigration laws in 1996 that made it impossible for immigrants to access public health benefits. The Center has had victories such as playing a huge role in securing driver's licenses for everyone regardless of immigration status. They also pushed for the CA Values Act in 2017 (SB 54) which prevents state and local law enforcement agencies from using their resources on behalf of federal immigration enforcement agencies. All of this has been influential to the progression of support that other states begin to show toward immigrants.If you are listening to this episode, you can make a difference in the way these policies play out at your local level. If you are a registered voter or simply a citizen in your city, you have the power to call on your local and state representatives and urge them to support policies that protect immigrants. You can also engage any organization that accepts volunteers for direct action such as the California Immigration Policy Center itself. Please follow CIPC on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Most importantly, consider donating here or sign up for the email alerts on their webpage.Immigration Today! is always releasing new content. Please subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with new episodes!DISCLAIMER – No information contained in this Podcast or on this Website shall constitute financial, investment, legal and/or other professional advice and that no professional relationship of any kind is created between you and podcast host, the guests or Clark Hill PLC. You are urged to speak with your financial, investment, or legal advisors before making any investment or legal decisions.

Do you want to make the world a better place without selling your soul (and 90 billable hours a week of your free time)? Then you might want to consider public interest law. Branden & Jelena break down everything you need to know about this common elite law school graduate alternative to the big firm life. Listen and learn . . . What kind of work does “public interest” encompass? How much do public interest lawyers make? Why are 99% of applicants for public service loan forgiveness being denied? Do future public interest lawyers need to attend a T14 law school? Can you get a public interest job right out of law school? What should law students do during law school to stand out to public interest employers? Links and Further Resources from this Episode: Public Service Law Job Board Directory of Law Schools' Public Interest Career Support Offerings Loan Forgiveness Programs for Law School ABA's PSLF Lawsuit 99% of PSLF Applicants Rejected Start Your LSATMax Free Trial Enroll in LSATMax's #1-Ranked LSAT Course LSATMax's Private LSAT Tutoring 33 Common LSAT Flaws Start Your BarMax Free Trial Now

Susan GareaSusan and I talk about the BFI (Browning Ferris) NLRB Decision and Rule and some other things.Specializing in public and private sector labor law on behalf of labor organizations and individual employees. Northwestern University, B.A., African-American Studies; Economics (2001) University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D. (2008), graduate of David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy and with a concentration in Critical Race Studies Member, California State Bar (2008); U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Central Districts of California; United State Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit and D.C. Circuit; State Bar Labor and Employment Section. - Member, Board of Directors, AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee. - Contributing Author to Working for Justice: The L.A. Model of Organizing and Advocacy (Cornell University Press). - Previous work experience includes Associate attorney, Gilbert & Sackman (2008-2010) and elementary school teacher (2001-2005).Unionist is hosted by Phil Ybarrolaza in Oakland, CA.This episode was recorded in Downtown Oakland California. Unionist is a proud member of the Podifornia (podifornia.com) podcast network.

Carmen Balber and the Center for Public Interest Law's Bridget Gramme discuss needed reforms of the Medical Board of California that is failing to protect patient safety. Among their top recommendations: Add public members to the Board that's currently controlled by doctors.

The youngest of seven children, Francisco was born in Sonora, Mexico, with the family migrating to Salinas when he was 4 years old. Like his siblings, Francisco was expected to work in the agricultural fields alongside his parents, who taught their children the value of hard work and education. Francisco graduated from Santa Clara University and UCLA School of Law in the inaugural class of the David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy. He has spent a distinguished career speaking up for the underserved.

How are renters currently protected from eviction in NYC? And what happens when those protections end? These are some of the questions explored in this episode of the Brick Underground Podcast. Host Emily Myers talks to Andrew Scherer, policy director at the Impact Center for Public Interest Law and a visiting associate professor at NY Law School about the impact of the pandemic on the city's renters, resources for tenants, what he anticipates happening in the new year and his hopes for more humane housing policies as a result of this year's public health crisis. 

Listen NowProfessor Andrea Freeman's recently published, Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race and Injustice, explains how and why Non-Hispanic Black women are significantly less likely to breastfeed their newborn than White, Non-Hispanics and Hispanics.  Black, Non Hispanics are, instead, significantly more likely to feed their newborns formula milk.  That formula, manufactured by Pet, Mead Johnson, Abbott Labs, Nestle and others and consisting of corn syrup and among other ingredients enzymatically dydrolyzed soy protein isolate (Freeman terms junk food for babies) does not compare to breast milk (that consists of living human cells, active hormones, antibodies and hundreds of other unique components ideal for infant health) helps explains why Black infant (and maternal) mortality remains twice that of White, Non-Hispanics.  Why Black women use formula, Professor Freeman explains, is due to a myriad of reasons that include targeted Black marketing, Professor Freeman details Pet's use of the Fultz quadruplets (born in North Carolina in 1946), federal policies that support and endorse formula use by Black women and a web of other laws, polices and practices that obstruct the ability of Black women to initiate or sustain breastfeeding. During this 30 minute interview, Professor Freeman discusses Dr. Fred Klenner's contract with Pet to market the Fultz children and numerous other variables that explain why Black women are less likely to breastfeed.  Among others, she discusses the effect 350 years of slavery has played, stereotypes of Black women, formula milk industry motivations, federal policies that reinforce/subsidize these motivations, limited legislative and regulatory oversight and limited efforts by the medical profession to contain or prohibit marketing formula milk and encourage breastfeeding.Andrea Freeman is an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii's William Richardson School of Law.  She has also taught as a visiting professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, at the University of Denver Strum College of Law and has a Distinguished Scholar of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School. Before joining the faculty at the University of Hawaii, she taught at Santa Clara University School of Law, University of San Francisco School of Law, and California Western School of Law.  Professor Freeman is an active community member serving on the Litigation Committee of the ACLU Hawaii chapter.  She volunteers with the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, makes legal presentations to the Hawaii Judiciary History Center and Hawaii State Judiciary, and writes op eds on topics including Hawaiian sovereignty and race and health.  In 2015, Professor Freeman received the Community Faculty of the Year award from Richardson's Advocates for Public Interest Law.  Professor Freeman is the Chair of the AALS Section on Agriculture and Food Law and Treasurer of the AALS Section on Constitutional Law.  She is co-chair of the Law and Society Collaborative Research Network for Critical Race and the Law and a Founding Member of the Academy of Food Law and Policy.  After graduating from UC Berkeley School of Law, she clerked for Judge Jon O. Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and former chief Judge José A. Fusté of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.  Prior to attending law school, she worked in Toronto as a counselor for women and children who experienced domestic violence and in New York as a production manager in the independent film industry.   Information on Skimmed is at: https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=28151. The related CDC August 2019 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) report noted during this interview is at: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6834a3.htm.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Adam Friedl spent many years practicing in various public interest organizations. One of these organizations was a non-profit technology company with the mission of  improving access to justice. Working there sparked an interest in the tech side of things, and he started teaching himself to code on the side. Fast forward a few years, and he's left the law completely to be a full time software engineer. The topics we touch on: Going to law school because it seemed practical, not because he felt uniquely drawn to it The mission of your organization matters in your satisfaction level; but so does the underlying daily work and environment You might find yourself in a position that opens your eyes to something new; and if you're intrigued - lean into it If you find something you love to do, even when you aren't being paid, really consider if that could be turned into a full-time job Assume you can learn new skills, because you can and you'll probably love the process Many fields are less credential-oriented than law and relatively easy to break into   A lot of us are traumatized by navigating the legal job market, but don't let that scare you off from trying something new Having the emotional support of your spouse, in particular, can make all the difference People do this - leave the law for new careers. There's no reason why you can't be one of them.  Website: thelawyersescapepod.com