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Award-winning author, Alysson Foti Bourque, began her career as a teacher after graduating from University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned a law degree from the Southern University Law Center in 2007. After practicing law for six years, it was time to trade in writing trial briefs for writing children's books. Alysson enjoys speaking with children and teachers at school and library visits with the life-size Alycat mascot and hopes to inspire people to believe in themselves, their work, and to keep writing stories.  Alysson is releasing her newest book in the award-winning series on March 18. - Alycat and the Sunday Scaries Website: www.alycatseries.com  Facebook: @thealycatseries  Instagram: @thealycatseries  X: @AlyssonFBourque

Rusty Messer is an attorney and is the founder of Big River Trial Attorneys. He has handled multiple jury trials and regularly handles cases in both state and federal courts. He is licensed in both Louisiana and Texas and is the author of Surviving the Louisiana Criminal Justice System which was written to help people understand the various parts of a criminal case in Louisiana and how to prepare for each. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and my Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center. He is married and has three wonderful children and when not focusing on his clients he enjoys reading, exercising, traveling, and coaching soccer.

Award-winning author Alysson graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in elementary education. She is a certified elementary education teacher and earned a law degree from the Southern University Law Center. After practicing law for six years, she traded in writing trial briefs for writing children's books. Her books featuring Alycat have been recipients of the NYC Big Book Award, the Mom's Choice Awards, have been featured in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and People Magazine; and have appeared in the Oscars celebrity swag bag and the Grammy Awards gift bag. Bourque enjoys speaking with children and teachers at schools and libraries and she hopes to inspire others to believe in themselves and their work and to keep pursuing their dreams. Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Alysson Foti Bourque about the Alycat book series. Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their Tracks In this FREE insider's guide from the experts at ImpactParents, learn 10 tips that will actually help you reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns for good! Used by parents all over the world, successfully help children manage their intense emotions and triggers so they learn to respond with respect and calm. UTM: https://impactparents.pages.ontraport.net/bonus-minimize-meltdowns-tipsheet?utm_campaign=Podcast&utm_source=episode&utm_medium=cta&utm_content=mm Here is what to expect on this week's show: Alysson highlights the importance of instilling bravery in children. By celebrating small victories and encouraging problem-solving, kids can develop important tools to navigate life's challenges. The Alycat series serves as a great example of using storytelling to help children navigate complex emotions and friendships. Alysson's books showcase the value of relying on friends during challenging times. By working together and offering support, children can learn to conquer their fears and navigate difficult situations. Links Mentioned: Lessons From Celebration: https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/lessons-from-celebration/ Learn From Mistakes: https://impactparents.com/blog/complex-kids/learn-from-mistakes/ Combat Your Anxiety and ADHD: https://impactparents.com/blog/anxiety/combat-your-anxiety-and-adhd/ ADHD Kids Believe What Parents Tell Them to Believe: https://impactparents.com/blog/adhd/kids-believe-what-parents-tell-them-to-believe/ Connection & Compassion: Parenting Children & Teens in Difficult Times with Susan Stiffleman: https://youtu.be/0pZJhzfTeVU Black Woman Psychotherapist & Coach on ADHD, Resilience & Community with Ingershaye Colzie : https://youtu.be/ky6tjmfoUZc Alycat Series Website: www.alycatseries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealycatseries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thealycatseries Connect with Alysson: Website: www.alycatseries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealycatseries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thealycatseries Get your FREE copy of 12 Key Coaching Tools https://impactparents.com/gift Connect with Impact Parents: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactparents/ @impactparents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactParent @impactparent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents/ @impactparents X (fkaTwitter): https://twitter.com/ImpactParents @impactparents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 79:Guest Name: Chiquita Hall-JacksonGuest Business:  Blow the Whistle Law and Hall-Jackson and Associates, P.C.Summary StyleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Chiquita Hall-Jackson, an award-winning licensed attorney and adjunct law professor, the visionary behind the Blow The Whistle Law social justice movement and the founder of Top Employment Law Firm Hall-Jackson & Associates P.C.  Chiquita details her upbringing revealing that her love for law and value for justice was instilled in her at an early age. She began gaining experience in the law field throughout high school with the help of her various mentors and transitioning from undergrad to Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge. Chiquita delves into her groundbreaking achievement as the first Black president of the National Employment Lawyers Association(NELA), shedding light on the hurdles she faced as a Black woman navigating through a predominantly white-dominated space. She candidly shares the concept of 'Pet to Threat,' elucidated in her book "We Gon' Be Alright," which encapsulates the subtle yet pervasive microaggressions she encountered, even from those who supported her ascent. Through her advocacy and the mission of Blow the Whistle Law, Chiquita aims to empower individuals to confront and address workplace injustices, striving towards a more equitable and inclusive environment.If you want to learn more about employment law and your rights as an employee this this is the episode for you! IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What was Chiquita like as a child?Did Chiquita experience any micro-aggressions as the President of the NELA? The Term ‘Pet to Threat' How to protect employees after her services are provided? What brings Chiquita joy?Why do black businesses matter?Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!To connect with Blow the Whistle LawVisit the website: https://chiquitahall-jackson.com/Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blowthewhistlelaw/Connect with them on Facebook:  https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/labor-employment-law/110339025208738/Connect with them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiquita-hall-jackson/Read ‘We Gon Be Alright': https://blowthewhistlelaw.com/we-gon-be-alright/To connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter

Each year for the past three years, the LexisNexis African Ancestry Network LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation Fellowship has awarded fellowships to promising law students to participate in research projects related to eliminating racism in the legal system. This year, 15 students received fellowships of $10,000 each to spend nine months working in teams to research one of five “cluster projects” that the fellowship program targeted for the potential to make a meaningful impact.  The students  – all from law schools that are members of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium – recently published the findings of their research in the publication, Advancing and Impacting Equity in the Legal System, and on today's LawNext, we are joined by two of those students to share more details about their work:  Whitney Triplet, who is in her final semester at Southern University Law Center.  Paul Campbell, a part-time student in his fourth year at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law.  Also joining the show today is Adonica Black, director of global diversity and inclusion at LexisNexis, who helped coordinate the fellowship program.   In previous episodes of this podcast, we interviewed students who took part in this program in 2021 and 2022. Here are those episodes: On LawNext Podcast: Two Law Students Who Took On Systemic Racism in the Legal System.  On LawNext Podcast: The Legal Fellows Tackling Systemic Racism in Law.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. TranscriptPad, an easy-to-use app to review, search, and annotate transcripts. CARET serves over 10,000 firms with practice management and document automation technology to enable savvy professionals to refocus their expertise on what truly matters.   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Jay Augustine is not new to the Louisiana NOW audience. Augustine has been a guest before on the podcast, as he was the guest speaker at the 2022 Annual Conference. We welcome him back for another interview as he has a new book, When Prophets Preach: Leadership and the Politics of the Pulpit.  Jay serves as senior pastor of St. Joseph AME Church, in Durham, NC, and as general chaplain of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is an accomplished author, respected academic leader, and nationally recognized social justice advocate who speaks for the equality of all human beings. Prior to Dr. Augustine's current pastoral service, he led Historic St. James AME Church (1844), in downtown New Orleans, the oldest predominantly black, Protestant congregation in the Deep South, while simultaneously teaching at Southern University Law Center. He recently served as a visiting professor at North Carolina Central University Law School and as a consulting faculty member at Duke University Divinity School, where he is also a member of the Board of Visitors and a missional strategist. To see Jay's teaching sessions from the 2022 Annual Conference, go here. 

Stephanie Clark, a Southern University Law Center graduate, shares her experience transitioning from law school to practicing law in Florida. She talks about her decision to move to Florida for better job opportunities and the importance of free childcare provided by her parents. Stephanie reflects on her journey of taking the bar exam multiple times and working as a paralegal at a criminal defense firm. Tune in to hear Stephanie's story and insights about the legal profession.KEY TOPICS: Moving to Louisiana for better opportunities. National law practice for veterans. Balancing law school and motherhood. Alternative career paths for lawyers. Autonomy and freedom in law firms. The challenges of working from home. The podcast episode also explores the diverse career opportunities that a law degree offers. The host mentions that law students and new lawyers can pursue various paths, including working in HR, becoming a law librarian, and engaging in research. They emphasize that a law degree can change one's viewpoint and perspective, which proves advantageous in different career paths. "If you went to law school to become a lawyer and say, I'm going to make all this money, I am sorry about your luck," explains Stephanie Clark on You Are A Lawyer.After leaving the firm, Stephanie joined another criminal defense firm focused solely on criminal defense cases. This change allowed her to specialize in this area of law, unlike her previous firm, where she handled various types of cases. Stephanie also mentions that during her time at the second firm, she sat for the Alabama bar exam and successfully passed it. She praises the UBE (Uniform Bar Examination) for its real-world scenarios and practical application."I'm not going to let this thing beat me," shares Stephanie Clark in Episode 106 of You Are A Lawyer.As a veterans' affairs attorney, Stephanie explains that she advocates for veterans and ensures they receive their entitled benefits. She emphasizes that her firm's approach is to go to hearings and present their cases directly to the judges. This personal touch allows the judges to see the attorneys and their passion for their clients' cases. Stephanie believes this approach leads to better outcomes for veterans instead of simply submitting paperwork, which is often denied.Looking for a podcast editor? Save time and create faster with KD Creative. KD Creative offers done-for-you podcasting services by launching podcasts for small business owners and editing podcasts for existing podcasters. If you're ready to get your content in the ears of your ideal customers, start working with KD Creative. Visit skiptheboringstuff.com to hire a podcast coach. Join the FREE mailing list!Get behind-the-scenes content from You Are A Lawyer. 1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!

Welcome to today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," your daily review of legal technology news. In today's episode, we'll be discussing a range of topics in the field of legal technology. From the powerful tool of generative AI and the need for human oversight to ensure accuracy and mitigate risks, to the challenges faced by law firms in terms of productivity and demand. We'll also delve into the innovative strategies used to streamline contract processes and the importance of inclusivity in business development. Stay tuned for all this and more in today's episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech." Generative AI in legal tech: balancing innovation with human oversight28 Aug 2023Legal.ThomsonReuters.comAI is ‘augmenting the practice of law, not replacing it,' says NC attorney28 Aug 2023WRAL TechWireChallenges Persist for US Law Firms as Productivity and Demand Decline28 Aug 2023JDJournalHow a Legal Operations Pro Streamlines the Contract Process28 Aug 2023DocuSign.comWomen Who Wow: Ashley Carlisle28 Aug 2023LexBlogCultivating a Client-Centric Law Firm: The Power of Inclusive Business Development28 Aug 2023LexBlog3 legal tech founders share their perspectives on raising money in the current environment28 Aug 2023ABA JournalLaw Firms Can Now Sign Up For And Manage Google's Local Services Ads Directly Within Clio Grow28 Aug 2023LawSitesUsing AI and Automation For Back Office Tasks: A Quiet Revolution in Law Firm Management26 Aug 2023LexBlogControversy Erupts Over Firm Ownership as ABA Innovation Leadership Transitions26 Aug 2023JDJournalThe Cost Of Doing Nothing: Public Cloud Overcoming Common Obstacles To Adopting A Cloud Archiving Solution26 Aug 2023BitpipeHallucinations and exposure of proprietary information among generative AI's workplace legal issues25 Aug 2023LexBlogHow research from a Southern University Law Center professor impacted the Henrietta Lacks settlement25 Aug 2023BRProud.comDanielle Davidson Leads Discussion on Innovative Strategies to Collect and Review Short Message Data at Global ILTACON Conference25 Aug 2023Ropes & GrayWolters Kluwer named a Leader in Enterprise Legal Management software by IDC MarketScape28 Aug 2023Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyFederal Election Commission Seeks Comments on AI in Campaign Ads25 Aug 2023GenAI-LexologyHow Much do Large Language Models Like GPT Cost?28 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumThe Legal and Ethical Aspects of Ethical Hacking: Navigating Gray Areas28 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumWhat trends are shaping the future of LegalTech?28 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumLegal Data: The First Legal Service for Research, Network and AI28 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumDeveloping Principles and Protocols for Recruiting and Hiring with AI25 Aug 2023GenAI-LexologyRobolawyer: The AI Solution Making Legal Help Accessible for All28 Aug 2023Legaltech on MediumHow Law Firms Can Navigate the End of Microsofts 2012 Server28 Aug 2023Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyPreemptive Challenge to California's Mandatory Editorial Transparency Law Lacks Standing–Minds v. Bonta27 Aug 2023Technology & Marketing Law BlogProcedural Law Vs. Substantive Law – What is the Difference26 Aug 2023MatterSuite By CaseFoxYouTube Still Isn't a State Actor–RFK Jr. v. Google26 Aug 2023Technology & Marketing Law BlogAI & Law: Cross-Jurisdictional Lawyering And AI25 Aug 2023Legaltech on Medium

Real estate is something that touches all of us. Even if we don't own our own home, we have to rent which means the economic forces that impact buyers, sellers and investors impact all of us. COVID was a major disrupter of all segments of the real estate market. And the post-COVID era is no less unprecedented. Which makes every day at the office an interesting one for those who work in the real estate business. Dave Lakvold is a commercial real estate appraiser and owner of The Lakvold Group, which has been appraising apartment complexes, office buildings, warehouses and retail centers in the Baton Rouge area since Dave started the company in 1995. That was around the same time he married his wife, Angie Lakvold, also an appraiser who, at the time, was working for First Commerce Corp, a bank holding company. Four years later, Angie left the bank and joined Dave at the Lakvold Group.  They've been working together ever since. Dave focuses on commercial bank and litigation appraisals, and Angie specializes in infrastructure and litigation appraisals. Over the years, their clients have included some of the area's highest profile businesses and investors. Andy St. Romain is a partner in the Baton Rouge office of the law firm Jones Walker, who specializes in real estate. Jones Walker is a sponsor of Out to Lunch so we thought we'd take advantage of that relationship and invite Andy to join us to talk about real estate with Dave today. Andy has been with Jones Walker since 2004. In the years since, he has advised clients on the full range of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate issues, representing developers and lenders. Andy is also a CPA and an adjunct professor at the Southern University Law Center. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can photos from this show by Brian Pavlich at itsbatonrouge.la.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Konitra Jack is a passionate advocate for family support and the success of every family.  With a wealth of experience and expertise in the field, she brings a unique perspective to discussions on these important topics. Currently serving as the Louisiana CSE Director, Konitra directs the programmatic operations for the child support enforcement section in the state. She joined the Child Support Enforcement team in 2008 as a caseworker in Baton Rouge, LA, and has since made significant contributions to the field. Hailing from Baker, LA, Konitra is not only a professional leader but also a devoted wife and proud mother of two children, aged 11 and 12. Her personal experiences as a mother further fuel her passion for supporting and empowering fathers in their roles. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics, a Master's in Business Administration, and a Juris Doctorate from the esteemed Southern University Law Center, Konitra possesses a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding family dynamics. Beyond her role as Louisiana CSE Director, Konitra actively contributes to several organizations in the field. She serves on the Louisiana Support Enforcement Association (LSEA) Board of Directors, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and driving positive change. Konitra also holds significant roles in national organizations such as the National Child Support Engagement Association (NCSEA) Policy & Governmental Relations, NCSEA U, and the Child Support Quarterly Committee as an Editor. Additionally, she co-chairs the National Council of Child Support Directors (NCCSD) Employer Collaboration Committee, which focuses on bridging the gap between employers and child support initiatives, fostering a more supportive environment for parents who pay support. Outside of her professional endeavors, Konitra is deeply engaged in her community. She serves as a Children's Church teacher at Jubilee Christian Center Church, imparting valuable lessons to children aged 6 to 12. This role allows her to contribute to the growth and development of young minds within a spiritual setting. Additionally, she is the Co-Leader of Girl Scout Troop 10995 in Baton Rouge, where she guides and empowers young girls, helping them develop into confident, resourceful, and compassionate individuals. With her extensive experience, educational achievements, and unwavering commitment to family support, Konitra Jack is a valuable voice in the field. Her insights and perspectives contribute to meaningful discussions and help shape a more supportive environment for families to thrive.

My guest for this episode is the Reverend Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine. But that is the name that appears on his books. In his personal relationships, Dr. Augustine goes by Jay. Dr. Augustine serves as senior pastor of St. Joseph AME Church, in Durham, NC, and as general chaplain of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is an accomplished author, respected academic leader, and nationally recognized social justice advocate who speaks for the equality of all human beings. Prior to Dr. Augustine's current pastoral service, he led Historic St. James AME Church (1844), in downtown New Orleans, the oldest predominantly black, Protestant congregation in the Deep South, while simultaneously teaching at Southern University Law Center. He recently served as a visiting professor at North Carolina Central University Law School and as a consulting faculty member at Duke University Divinity School, where he is also a member of the Board of Visitors and a missional strategist with the Center for Reconciliation. After graduating from Howard University, with a degree in economics, Augustine served as a decorated infantry officer in the United States Army. He earned his law degree at Tulane University and served as a law clerk to Chief Justice (then-Associate) Bernette Joshua Johnson, at the Louisiana Supreme Court, before practicing law and serving in both publicly elected and appointed offices in Louisiana. After accepting the call to ordained ministry, he earned his Master of Divinity degree, at United Theological Seminary, as a Beane Fellow and National Rainbow-PUSH Coalition Scholar, before completing a fellowship at Princeton Theological Seminary, and earning his Doctor of Ministry at Duke University. In addition to numerous articles published in law reviews, Dr. Augustine is the author of three books that can be found on Amazon: The Keys Are Being Passed: Race, Law, Religion and the Legacy of the Civil Rights Movement , Called to Reconciliation: How the Church Can Model Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion , and his most recent work, When Prophets Preach: Leadership and the Politics of the Pulpit . In this episode Dr. Augustine and I will be discussing Called to Reconciliation. You can learn more about Dr. Augustine from his website: https://www.jayaugustine.com/ The intro and outro music for this episode is from a clip of a song called 'Father Let Your Kingdom Come' which is found on The Porter's Gate Worship Project Work Songs album and is used by permission by The Porter's Gate Worship Project.

A pioneer, the first African American elected to a judgeship in Baton Rouge, LA;  served as a District Court and Circuit Court of Appeals judge; Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center; and author. Our Living Legend gives his history and describes the importance and value of relationships and coalition building in becoming an agent of change. Click Here to listen to Interview with Judge Freddie Pitcher along with notes, transcript, pictures and videos. 

As Region VI Administrator, Ted James will oversee SBA programs, offices, and operations in the SBA's South Central region, serving Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Mr. James' passion for leadership is driven by a deeply held desire to impact the lives of others while transforming his community. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was taught at an early age the value of service, the strength of community, the importance of a quality education, and the principles of social justice. Mr. James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southern University A & M College and obtained his Juris Doctorate with honors from the Southern University Law Center. In November of 2011, Mr. James was elected to serve as State Representative for Louisiana's 101st House District and immediately emerged as a leader in the Legislature. During his three terms in the Louisiana House of Representatives, he served as Chairman of the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee and Chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus. Outside of the Louisiana State Legislature, Mr. James is an attorney and past director of the Baton Rouge office of the Urban League of Louisiana.  Watch full episode HERE ************************************************************************************* NEW MUSIC ALERT NEVER KNEW - LaTangela Fay NEW BOOK ALERT P.O.O.F. (Power Over Obstacles Forever) - LaTangela Fay Sherman ************************************************************************************ THE LATANGELA SHOW RADIO -  WEMX- Baton Rouge, La. Mon-Fri 10a.m.-3p.m.CST TV - WLFT - Baton Rouge, La. KGLA  - New Orleans, La. The Louisiana Film Channel YouTube - #LaTangelaFay Podcast - ALL digital platforms www.LaTangela.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please Note: The D.C. Bar takes no position regarding candidates, parties, or views referenced in this content. The positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Sydney and Andrew are joined by Bria Wallace, a student at Southern University Law Center and former member of the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign, to learn about careers in campaign canvassing and effective campaign strategies. Thank you to our Sponsor! The George Washington University Paralegal Studies Program: As Washington D.C.'s only academic-credit bearing paralegal studies program, the master's degree in Paralegal Studies is more than a powerful credential: it's a signal to the best employers that you withstood the academic rigor of one of the nation's best paralegal programs. George Washington University's Paralegal Studies program has met the approval of the American Bar Association for the excellence of its curriculum, faculty and administration, the only such program granted the designation in Washington, D.C. GW joins 260 programs nationally that have met the organization's requirements. Visit https://www.cps.gwu.edu/paralegal-studies-master-professional-studies to learn more.

DeMario Thornton welcomes Professor Deleso A. Alford to discuss her work at the intersection of legal and medical education, where her scholarship helps students gain a broader understanding of how race, gender, and classism have shaped these two fields of study. Professor Alford shares highlights from her studies of Henrietta Lacks, critical race theory, cultural competency, and other histories (or HER stories) of black women and their experiences in our healthcare systems. Professor Deleso A. Alford is the Rachel Emanuel Endowed Professor at Southern University Law Center.

DeMario Thornton welcomes Professor Deleso A. Alford to discuss her work at the intersection of legal and medical education, where her scholarship helps students gain a broader understanding of how race, gender, and classism have shaped these two fields of study. Professor Alford shares highlights from her studies of Henrietta Lacks, critical race theory, cultural competency, and other histories (or HER stories) of black women and their experiences in our healthcare systems. Professor Deleso A. Alford is the Rachel Emanuel Endowed Professor at Southern University Law Center.

Rebecca grew up in Thibodeaux and Franklin.  She obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University of New Orleans and a Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center, where she graduated with honors as the Executive Editor of the SULC Law Review.  After law school, Rebecca clerked on the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal for the Honorable John E. Conery, assisting with civil and criminal appeals.  After four years with the Third Circuit, she worked for Block Law Firm in Thibodeaux.  Rebecca is married to Quinton Autin.  They have two boys, Maxwell and Fitzgerald.  She loves to cook, bake, and to be festive for all holidays.  Learn more about Rebecca and Maison Title:https://www.maisontitle.com/attorneysLearn more about Mimi and GMFS:https://gmfsmortgage.com/branch/lafayette/

The You Are A Lawyer Podcast promotes lawyers who make fearless career changes, pursue ambitious side hustles, and create extraordinary lives. More than 70 guests have been interviewed since the podcast began in April 2020 and Kyla Denanyoh is still having fun. In this bonus episode, Kyla celebrates podcast milestones, and behind-the-scenes details about You Are A Lawyer. This Southern University Law Center graduate is embracing her life as a podcaster and YouTuber and interviewing a Southern University Law Center graduate every podcast season. Send an email if you know the two guests featured in that season.If you have a cool lawyer side hustle or fearless career change, contact kyla@youarealawyer.com and get featured on the You Are A Lawyer podcast.WATCH THIS BONUS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Zbqrmhudh1kJoin the FREE mailing list! Get behind-the-scenes content from Kyla.1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00 - WELCOME TO YOU ARE A LAWYER00:09 - 2023 UPDATES00:53 - LAWYERS ARE RISK TAKERS01:32 - PODCAST MILESTONE01:55 - CONSISTENT PODCASTING 02:40 - LAWYERS ARE CREATIVE03:08 - PODCASTING CHANGED MY LIFE03:23 - FROM BASEMENT TO CORNER OFFICE04:17 - YOU ARE A LAWYER PODCAST05:18 - LAW SCHOOL SHOUTOUT05:48 - OUT OF COMFORT ZONE06:57 - LEGAL YOUTUBE VIDEOS07:32 - SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST08:04 - WHY HUMANIZE LAWYERS08:57 - CONTACT KYLA09:06 - ARE LAWYERS COOL?09:15 - OUTROWATCH MORE VIDEOS ABOUT LAWYERS:TOP 10 BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ON TV: https://youtu.be/T0lB4KHHvd06 SOFT SKILLS THAT LAWYERS UNDERVALUE: https://youtu.be/mbNPwyv8fQ45 THINGS TO DO WHEN FAIL THE BAR EXAM: https://youtu.be/gEmurPXyQoEReview Kyla's favorite books here: https://amzn.to/3OTfrrZ  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Brianna Joaseus and Edrius Stagg are two law students at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, La., who spent nine months earlier this year tackling systemic racism in the legal system. On the latest LawNext, they join host Bob Ambrogi to discuss their projects and how their work impacted their goals for their legal careers.  Joaseus and Stagg were two of 18 law students from six law schools who participated this year in the second year of a fellowship program sponsored by the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation and the LexisNexis African Ancestry Network, in partnership with the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Law School Consortium. (Two students from the program's first year were featured on this podcast in July 2021.) The project Joaseus designed focused on the problem of racial bias in real estate appraisals. Her proposal would reduce appraisal bias by creating a digital checklist for appraisal professionals, developed using LexisNexis resources, that would help identify “red flag” situations in which the appraisal process may be unfair or biased.  Stagg's project focused on the problem of jury pools that are not racially diverse or representative of their communities. His proposal was to create a “Jury Wheel 2.0” data visualization dashboard that would leverage available technology to ensure that a jury-duty summons is sent to the correct address and represents the demographic make-up of the community.  Both students stand as inspiring examples of those who are shaping the future of the legal profession and their schools are examples of how law schools can do more to drive change in their communities. Of course, credit also goes to LexisNexis, which organized this program and committed $180,000 in funds plus the time and mentorship of numerous employees.  In addition Southern University Law Center, the schools that participated this year were: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law, Howard University School of Law, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, and the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law.   Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out.  Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hosts Andrew Nettels and Sydney Taylor explore Louisiana's unique legal structure and history under the Napoleonic Code. They are joined by Ryan Stoa Esq., professor of law at Southern University Law Center and author of Craft Weed: Family Farming and the Future of the Marijuana Industry (MIT Press, 2018) as well as numerous scholarly articles that address cannabis regulation and agricultural policy, natural resources management, and international development. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, click here. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Thank you to our Sponsor! The George Washington College of Professional Studies, Paralegal Studies Program: As Washington D.C.'s only academic-credit bearing paralegal studies program, the master's degree in Paralegal Studies is more than a powerful credential: it's a signal to the best employers that you withstood the academic rigor of one of the nation's best paralegal programs. George Washington University's Paralegal Studies program has met the approval of the American Bar Association for the excellence of its curriculum, faculty and administration, the only such program granted the designation in Washington, D.C. GW joins 260 programs nationally that have met the organization's requirements. Visit https://www.cps.gwu.edu/paralegal-studies-master-professional-studies to learn more.

Our guest on the podcast today is Feraud Calixte. Feraud is the founder and lead financial planner of Vantage Pointe Planning, which is a fee-only financial planning firm based in Burlington, North Carolina. He started Vantage Pointe in order to serve clients who weren't being served by the traditional models for financial advice, especially those who don't meet an asset minimum and business owners with a lot of their net worth tied up in their firms. Before starting Vantage Pointe, Feraud worked as an advisor for several large wealth management firms. He currently serves as a national board member for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, and he also frequently teaches financial literacy courses. Investment News named Feraud to its 40 under 40 list of financial advisors under the age of 40. He earned his undergraduate degree from New York University and his law degree from Southern University Law Center. He is also a CFP certificant.BackgroundBioInvestment News 40 Under 40: Feraud Calixte“Business Spotlight #5—Feraud Calixte,” City of Burlington, Economic Development Department, burlingtonnc.gov.com, Jan. 6, 2022.Financial Education and AdviceNational Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)“Financial Education to Stoke Wealth Creation for Diverse Groups,” by Bloomberg, investmentnews.com, Sept. 18, 2018.“Blue Ocean: The Future Is Bright for Financial Planners,” by Feraud Calixte, feraudcalixte.substack.com, Nov. 12, 2021.Current Environment“Bonds vs. Bond Funds: What's the Difference?” by Kent Thune, thebalancemoney.com, April 26, 2022.“Should You Invest in Individual Bonds or Bond Funds Today?” by Christine Benz and Susan Dziubinski, Morningstar.com, April 20, 2022.OtherGarrett Planning NetworkNAPFA

Our educational systems, from pre school through the graduate level, are in a constant process of evolution and, in many ways improvement, as pedagogy becomes more sophisticated and curricula become more specialized in response to an ever more complex world. And yet, in some ways we're not at all keeping up and our schools and universities are falling short of how they need to be preparing students to succeed in the 21st century. But those gaps can also create opportunities for entrepreneurs and others to step in and help address unmet needs.    Joshua Anderson is founder of Accelerant Education, a Baton Rouge-based company that develops software specifically designed to help high school students learn computer science and computer programming. Joshua started Accelerant when he realized that only about half of the high schools in Baton Rouge have computer science programs. Joshua understands the value of a computer science education: he is a self-taught software engineer and a graduate of LSU's Flores MBA program. He also directs StartupGrind Baton Rouge, a community of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs.  Marina Biragova is Executive Director of the Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Southern University Law Center here in Baton Rouge. The clinic assists under-represented entrepreneurs across the state with their business formation and structuring, intellectual property, and compliance issues. Marina is also an Intellectual Property attorney and a small business advocate, with a specialty in technology and business law. She is a graduate from Pyatigorsk Institute of Economics and Governance School of Law, which is in southwest Russia, as well as the LSU Law Center.  Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Erik Otts at itsbatonrouge.la.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toby Aguillard, Roya Boustany, and Jules Edwards III met on October 13, 2022, at a forum sponsored by the Lafayette Parish Bar Association. Each had the opportunity to discuss their unique qualifications to serve as our newest Lafayette City Court Judge. The Bar Association did not endorse any candidate and Discover Lafayette does not either; we are proud to make this forum available to the general public so that Lafayette residents can make an informed decision upon exercising their right to vote. The election will take place on November 8. Early voting takes place at the Registrar of Voters Office from October 25 through November 1, 2022, from 8:30 am to 6 pm, excluding Sunday. Each candidate offers extensive legal experience and a passion for public service. In this audience populated by local attorneys, the questions were a bit more technical than in a usual forum yet this podcast will give our listeners a chance to hear what drives each candidate. Toby Aguillard has always felt called to public service. As a young man, he graduated from St. Joseph's Seminary College, a Benedictine college and monastery in Covington, then followed his heart when he realized that marriage was important to him. He served as Lafayette City Police Chief under former Mayor-President Joel Robideaux. Toby worked as Deputy Sheriff for the Cameron and East Baton Rouge Sheriffs' offices and following graduation from Southern University Law Center as a prosecutor in the DA's office in Cameron Parish and the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. He served as director of the Internet Crimes Division of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office immediately prior to his appointment as Chief in Lafayette. In order to build trust in the Lafayette community, he continued the community outreach program initially begun under former Deputy Chief Reginald Thomas, where officers walked door to door to meet with residents; he believes that these community outreach sessions gave him unique insights into how to deal with City Court litigants. "My biggest challenge serving as Lafayette City Police Chief was the day that we lost Officer Michael Middlebrook. Everything came after that. There was an immediate firestorm over insurance benefits for his family. There were 300 police officers who were angry that Michael Middlebrook gave his life and his family lost their benefits immediately. It was about negotiating with the City Council and the Mayor-President to negotiate the issue. The Police Union was down my back and it was an extremely difficult time. But in a few days, we were able to smooth it out. I had to take a strong leadership role, telling my guys, 'You have to trust me.' And they did. My experience working with the budget as Chief will also be of great value to the City Court." Toby Aguillard Roya Boustany, the youngest candidate at 36 years of age and a graduate of Southern University Law Center, serves as a Chief Felony Prosecutor for District Attorney Don Landry. She recounted how she always wanted to be a prosecutor and wants to give both victims and defendants a voice. One young victim of rape at the age of 11 left a lasting impression upon Roya as the young girl stated that Roya was the first person to ever listen to her. Roya stays busy in court and has prosecuted many felony criminal cases, including those involving the gamut from theft to rape and murder. She previously served as Public Defender. Roya is extremely involved in leadership positions in the community, serving as President-elect of Junior League of Lafayette, President of the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association, a graduate of Leadership Lafayette XXXII, and Acadiana Center for the Arts Board member, among many other activities. "I've handled thousands of cases as a prosecutor in my career. The judge needs to be an open-minded, fair, equitable, caring, and compassionate person. That is what we all want and expect. You expect someone to listen to you,

Returning guest Omarosa Newman joins Demario Thornton to go into deeper detail about her educational journey through multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why she chose to attend Southern University–also an HBCU–for law school. Since their inception, HBCUs have focused on educating brilliant young minds. Tune in to learn more about the unique experience students find at these institutions. Check out Omarosa's book, Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House. Omarosa Newman is a reality tv star, a communications professional, and a 1L at Southern University Law Center.

Returning guest Omarosa Newman joins Demario Thornton to go into deeper detail about her educational journey through multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why she chose to attend Southern University–also an HBCU–for law school. Since their inception, HBCUs have focused on educating brilliant young minds. Tune in to learn more about the unique experience students find at these institutions. Check out Omarosa's book, Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House. Omarosa Newman is a reality tv star, a communications professional, and a 1L at Southern University Law Center.

You know her from “The Apprentice,” “Big Brother,” Trump's White House, and more; and now she's in the middle of law school just like you! Brand-new Law Student Podcast host DeMario Thornton chats with Omarosa about her unusual path to law school, her reality tv experiences, the confidence she feels as a non-traditional student with plenty of life experience to draw from, and what she hopes to do with her law degree.  Omarosa Newman is a reality tv star, a communications professional, and a 1L at Southern University Law Center.

You know her from “The Apprentice,” “Big Brother,” Trump's White House, and more; and now she's in the middle of law school just like you! Brand-new Law Student Podcast host DeMario Thornton chats with Omarosa about her unusual path to law school, her reality tv experiences, the confidence she feels as a non-traditional student with plenty of life experience to draw from, and what she hopes to do with her law degree.  Omarosa Newman is a reality tv star, a communications professional, and a 1L at Southern University Law Center.

Jackson, Mississippi has been facing an unprecedented water crisis after its main water facility failed following recent flooding. While the water pressure is now somewhat stable, officials say there is a small margin for error. Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Kobee Vance tells us how officials are navigating the current crisis and what the city needs in order to have a more sustainable water supply. Access to reliable fast internet is a problem in many parts of Louisiana, particularly rural and economically disadvantaged parts of the state. Now the GUMBO grant program is seeking to change that. Laura Arvin, one of the members behind the push for broadband expansion, tells us about bringing internet service to East Carroll Parish in north Louisiana. Hundreds of thousands of people visited New Orleans over the weekend for the city's 50th anniversary of Southern Decadence – its annual LGBTQ community festival and parade. Shalina Chatlani of the Gulf States Newsroom tells us how health officials used the event as an opportunity to promote and administer the monkeypox vaccine. Last month, Baton Rouge Community College entered an agreement with the Southern University Law Center to eliminate employment obstacles for students and to encourage more graduates to enter the legal field. The agreement will also remove barriers for BRCC students by offering them services to help with expungement of previous justice related issues. Dr. Willie Smith, chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, tells us more.  Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.  You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with Hip Hop artist and entertainment lawyer, Tracey Lee.He cemented his place in Hip Hop history with his debut album Many Facez featuring the hit single The Theme (It's Party Time) and his classic collaboration with the late Notorious B.I.G, Keep Your Hands High. Lee obtained his Bachelor's degree from Howard University and a Juris Doctor degree from Southern University Law Center. Lee's legal clients include celebrities and GRAMMY award-winning artists. In 2016 Lee became an adjunct professor at Coppin State University teaching The Business of Music course. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On today's episode of Louisiana Considered: What do beer koozies, Allen Toussaint and intellectual property law have to do with each other? Also, a conversation with Jessie Haynes of the Helis Foundation about the organization's efforts to restore an abstract art installation along the Poydras Corridor that was damaged when Hurricane Ida hit the state almost one year ago. This episode originally aired on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. To hear the full episode, click the play button above.   The Allen Toussaint Legacy Act was signed into law earlier this year. It seeks to protect the rights of individuals to commercially use their image and likeness. It came about after beer koozies with Allen Toussaint's image printed on them showed up at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival following his death — even though Toussaint wasn't exactly available to say whether he was OK with this appropriation of his image.   On Wednesday's segment, we analyze the Allen Toussaint Legacy Act with Marina Biragova, business and intellectual property attorney and executive director of the Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Southern University Law Center. We ask who benefits from this law, what the potential liabilities are for artists and businesses, what parts of intellectual property law the legislation addresses, and what remains ambiguous two months after the act was signed into law.   Also, we speak with Jessie Haynes of The Helis Foundation about a colorful sculpture that's returning to the corner of Poydras and Loyola in New Orleans. The beloved “Box of Artificial Flowers #6” by the late abstract artist Ida Kohlmeyer has been restored after damages from Hurricane Ida.   Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman, Aubry Procell, and Thomas Walsh.    You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.    Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.   Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are talking with award-winning author, Alysson Foti Bourque, who began her career as a teacher after graduating from University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned a law degree from the Southern University Law Center in 2007. After practicing law for six years, she traded in writing trial briefs for writing children's books. Alysson enjoys speaking with children and teachers at school and library visits with the life-size Alycat mascot and hopes to inspire people to believe in themselves, their work, and to keep writing stories. Read more about Alysson and the Alycat Series at https://www.alycatseries.com Alysson is also a founder of the book marketing & public relations company, https://www.forewordpublicity.com — The Tea Podcast is proudly sponsored by The Music Academy of Acadiana & The Orchard, Authorized Service Providers of Apple. The Music Academy of Acadiana is Acadiana's top choice for music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, saxophone, flute, audio production & more. They teach students of all ages and styles, they have sent students to college, to compete in major music competitions, and have also premiered on major TV Music contests like American Idol & The Voice. Founded by University of Louisiana at Lafayette music school graduate Tim Benson, the Academy has been voted as a top finalist in the best music school by readers of the Times since 2016 and they have won the national music school of the year award in 2014. Their goal is to make music lessons fun, educational and to help foster the next generation of musicians and creative thinkers! You can find them at the following links: Website: https://www.musicacademyacadiana.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicAcademyOfAcadiana/ — The Orchard is our tech sponsor and are providing the tech we need to assure a successful live podcast. Check them out at https://theorchardstores.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-tea-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-tea-podcast/support

Kyla Denanyoh is bursting with energy and excitement because of THREE huge things. First, there is a You Are A Lawyer newsletter that is released on the opposite weeks of the podcast episodes and you need to join it and find out what is happening behind the scenes with the podcast. Second, if you are interested in weekly You Are A Lawyer podcast episodes, let Kyla know all about it. Email kyla@youarealawyer.com and tell Kyla that you want WEEKLY You Are A Lawyer podcast episodes. Third, in celebration of Kyla's birthday, Kyla wants you to tell five people about the You Are a Lawyer podcast. Not ten people, not one person, but tell FIVE people about the You Are A Lawyer podcast because this podcast is all about: Finding out why people went to law school, What people are doing in their current careers, Why do people change their minds about their careers, and Why people are doubling down on what they really enjoy. You Are A Lawyer is hosted by Kyla Denanyoh. Kyla Denanyoh is a 2015 graduate of Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kyla Denanyoh is not a licensed or practicing attorney. Follow the podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/YouAreA_LawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.com

Welcome to another episode of The MaleBox! This episode "Representing Law and Activism in a Divine Way,” features Nefertara Clark, Esq. and her father John M. Clark, Esq. Together they are managing partners of Clark & Clark Law Group, LLC along with being graduates of Savannah State University and Southern University Law Center. We discussed Nefertara's book about her father, “Daddy, Tell Me A Story: The Life and Legacy of Attorney & Activist John M. Clark” and much more!  After graduating from law school, Nefertara Clark then went on to study at the University of Connecticut School of Law to obtain her Master of Laws in Insurance. She is an attorney by profession and a nurturer by calling. Nefertara is also a writer, public speaker, community and voting rights advocate, craft enthusiast, music lover, mentor, and an encourager. She is a servant leader who is perfectly imperfect and created in Christ Jesus to do great works.  While many hope to have a positive impact on the world, John M. Clark is a man who has left this gift to both his family and community. "Daddy Tell Me A Story," is a collection of events that helped shape John, who would then help to shape the lives of others through legal representation, activism, and spiritual guidance. Author Nefertara Clark, researched, interviewed, and documented key moments in her father's life as both a tribute to him and as a gift to readers who would appreciate an inside view of the fight for voting rights.  Moments of impact include:  Understanding the Divine Providence of God Realizing perseverance is required for progress Fighting on after receiving a death threat Find out more about Nefertara Clark and John M. Clark on all social media platforms Clark & Clark Law Group, LLC - @ClarkandClarkLaw Nefertara Clark - @queennefertara Purchase the book "Daddy Tell Me A Story" - http://www.nefertaraclark.com/products/  Additional information about A FEW GOOD MENTORS, INC. (AFGM) can be found at www.afgmentoring.net or via social media platforms @AFGMentoring AFGM/The MaleBox Podcast does not own the rights to any music played during this podcast. Track - Blessed by Mali Music.  Like, Subscribe, and Share! #TheMaleBoxPodcast #AFGM #AFGMentoring #DaddyTellMeAStory #ClarkandClarkLaw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themalebox/support

Tune in for another episode of The MaleBox! This episode "Representing Law and Activism in a Divine Way,” features Nefertara Clark, Esq. and her father John M. Clark, Esq. Together they are managing partners of Clark & Clark Law Group, LLC as well as both graduates of Savannah State University and Southern University Law Center. We will delve into Nefertara's book about her father, “Daddy, Tell Me A Story: The Life and Legacy of Attorney & Activist John M. Clark.” We will also discuss their life in law, current politics, and much more! Find out more about Nefertara Clark and John M. Clark on all social media platforms Clark & Clark Law Group, LLC - @ClarkandClarkLaw Nefertara Clark - @queennefertara Additional information about A FEW GOOD MENTORS, INC. (AFGM) can be found at www.afgmentoring.net or via social media platforms @AFGMentoring Like, Subscribe, and Share! #TheMaleBoxPodcast #AFGM #AFGMentoring #DaddyTellMeAStory #ClarkandClarkLaw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themalebox/support

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.

I had no idea what restorative justice was up until two years ago. It was naïve of me to think that justice was always “served” in the courts of law – buildings with high plinths, long walkways and large rooms with the typical setup that we see on screen. And because I did not think it was possible to create spaces for conflict resolution and reconciliation outside of the courts, the first time I saw circle work being done within the restorative justice method, I was surprised by the candidness and vulnerability of the circle participants and how deeply satisfying the process was. Shailly Agnihotri, is the founder of The Restorative Centre in New York, which she started in response to the heartbreak she experienced as a public defender trying to attain justice for her clients. Shailly has spent more than 20 years as an attorney, with expertise in criminal justice through working as a prosecutor in the Orleans Parish, teaching at the Georgetown Law School and Southern University Law Center, and as a public defender in New York City. The Restorative Centre: https://www.therestorativecenter.org/ And their podcast Justice Reimagined: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Q3GHAY2Q9OAsrDyfPlVXy?nd=1&si=BInbeZ_SR4WZGypjF4hz2g

Chiquita Hall-Jackson is The founder of the Hall Jackson & Associates, P.C. She received a B.A. in political science and public law, with a minor in communication studies from Northern Illinois University. She earned her JD from Southern University Law Center, where she served as SULC's Law Clinic Extern and studied abroad in International Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. In addition, she worked as a mediator at the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. Chiquita's practice includes pursuing claims for victims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as whistleblower retaliation. https://www.hall-jacksonandassociates.com/ https://witscholars.org

Faculty, staff, and students with disabilities constantly have to negotiate when and if to disclose their disability status and whether or not to request accommodations. In this episode, Kat Macfarlane joins us to discuss the ADA and the experiences people with disabilities have in academia, including the burdens associated with accommodation requests. Kat is a law professor at Southern University Law Center. She is a disability rights advocate, chairs the American Association of Law School Section on Disability Law, and co-founded an affinity group for disabled law professors and allies. Her work is published in the Fordham Law Review, the Alabama Law Review and Yale Law Journal Forum and many other journals. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Richard Young is the top high school running back in the nation in 2023, and he announced he will visit Florida A&M and Jackson State. Those are 2 programs from the SWAC that had great seasons. More than just their success, the personal ties he has at both of those schools are what has piqued his interest. This is also the first tangible impact we've seen from Travis Hunter's decision. Trumaine Watson, Virginia State assistant head coach, will be coaching in the East-West shrine game. The Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship was able to make this possible. This move is big because it helps the representation of HBCUs. I think this move helps kill the narrative that HBCUs have lesser coaches. Southern University Law Center is putting on the first ever sports agent bootcamp. The point of this bootcamp is to help more black sports agents enter the field. Reps from the Creative Artists Agency and Vanguard Sports will be present. The bootcamp will give students the basics while also giving them knowledge you can't find in the textbook. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. NetSuite Over twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Young is the top high school running back in the nation in 2023, and he announced he will visit Florida A&M and Jackson State. Those are 2 programs from the SWAC that had great seasons. More than just their success, the personal ties he has at both of those schools are what has piqued his interest. This is also the first tangible impact we've seen from Travis Hunter's decision.Trumaine Watson, Virginia State assistant head coach, will be coaching in the East-West shrine game. The Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship was able to make this possible. This move is big because it helps the representation of HBCUs. I think this move helps kill the narrative that HBCUs have lesser coaches.Southern University Law Center is putting on the first ever sports agent bootcamp. The point of this bootcamp is to help more black sports agents enter the field. Reps from the Creative Artists Agency and Vanguard Sports will be present. The bootcamp will give students the basics while also giving them knowledge you can't find in the textbook.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One more day at the Esports Next Conference; today, we have a legend of esports joining us, Christopher Turner. Chris is a Consultant at Generation Esports, Director of the Mavs Academy Gaming Camps from the Dallas Mavericks, and Coordinator of Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute at Southern University Law Center.  In this episode, Chris talks about his work as a student's coach and the different programs he directs at the Dallas Mavericks. We also talk about the devastation after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana and New Orleans; we share information about the best way to help and the places people can go to help alleviate the pain of those in need after the calamities caused by the hurricanes.  Resources: You can learn how to help here: https://www.varsityesportsfoundation.org/gamersrespond or check out this hashtag: #GamersRespond4Ida You can also follow Christopher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geauxplayes

Listen to our October episode and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with us. Katherine Macfarlane, Professor and Chair-Elect of the AALS Section on Disability Law at Southern University Law Center joins us to discuss disability awareness in the legal field and how the industry can improve inclusiveness and compliance.

The Cave Radio Show feat. Producers and Musicians Tracey Lee & Jermaine Hardsoul GENRES: R&B and Neo-Soul NEW SINGLE: Butter Soft Website: https://www.artistecard.com/ButterSoft#!/bio JERMAINE- Jermaine HardSoul could be called a triple threat: he writes, produces and is a musician. His musical journey dates back to the age of 11, when Jermaine started playing the guitar. As an accomplished singer, producer, songwriter and guitarist he seamlessly implements his affinities for 90s R&B into the album alongside current culture club bangers. After producing a number of great records over the years for his peers such as Musiq Soulchild, Eric Roberson, and Carl Thomas the timing couldn't have been better for him to carve out his own lane as an artist. TRACEY- After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Communications, Tracey Lee inked a recording deal with Bystorm/Universal Records under which he released a solo album entitled, Many Facez (1997). This album included the hit single, The Theme (It's Party Time), which settled on Billboard's Top 100 for thirty-seven weeks. He had the opportunity to collaborate with award-winning artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, and Kanye West. Some of Tracey's performances and appearances included BET Rap City: The Basement, BET Teen Summit, Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, and HBO Original Series: ARLI$$. Tracey earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern University Law Center making him the 1st former major label hip-hop artist to earn the abbreviation Esq. behind his name. Some of his clients include Eric Roberson (Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer/Songwriter), Invisible Productions (for Kelly Rowland, Solange Knowles and Kobe Bryant), and DJ Young Guru (Tour DJ & Engineer for Jay-Z).  

Introduction to former assistant district attorney, public defender, and retired military captain Todd M. Johnson Find out about his career in the United States Air Force Discuss his thoughts on entrepreneurship Learn about his law firm: Todd M. Johnson, LLC Attorney At Law Discuss the company BT84 Group Why generational wealth is important Attorney Todd M. Johnson is from Monroe, Louisiana. Over the course of his professional career, he took a non-traditional route to become both an Engineer and Attorney, respectively. After High School, he joined the United States Air Force as an enlisted airman and graduated from Southern Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering Technology. Following his enlistment, and while in the Reserves and working as an engineer, he received a Masters from Louisiana Tech University in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2009. He has his own law firm and is part owner of a mental health  rehabilitation clinic.

In this bonus episode, podcast host Kyla Denanyoh is answering frequently asked questions from the podcast audience and social media.  Questions like:  Are you married to a lawyer? Is podcasting your full time job? How do you find guests for the podcast?Kyla gets help from her best friend Lauren to ask these FAQs and Kyla gets vulnerable and shares about her life behind the microphone.Follow the You Are A Lawyer podcast on Twitter @YouAreA_Lawyer, Instagram @youarealawyer, Clubhouse @youarealawyer, and on LinkedIn.  Follow the podcast host, Kyla Denanyoh, on Instagram @kjd796. Kyla Denanyoh is a 2015 graduate of Southern University Law Center (SULC).

Sean A. Blondell concentrates his practice in the area of serious and catastrophic personal injury. Sean has long fought on behalf of clients who have been victims of others' negligence. Sean has built a reputation in our community for giving a legal voice to people who have suffered personal injuries caused by the negligence of others. He has a proven track record of success as a litigator and negotiator, and he stands ready to go to trial in order to get maximum compensation for his clients. Prior to focusing his practice in the area of personal injury, Sean worked in the area of complex commercial litigation, insurance defense, business torts, and contract negotiation and drafting. Practicing since 2009, Sean began his legal career as in-house staff counsel for one of the nation's largest insurance companies. During his years in insurance defense, Sean's representative experience included personal injury defense, insurance coverage controversies, public sector liability defense, general liability defense, premises liability, products liability, construction defect defense, and municipal civil rights defense matters. After his tenure in insurance defense, Sean worked for a respected personal injury firm where he represented clients in serious personal injury matters. Prior to entering the field of law Sean worked for two NBA basketball franchises, and he also worked in real estate finance with three major banking institutions. Sean is a proud graduate of Howard University's School of Business in Washington, D.C. and received a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Marketing. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge where he was Vice President of the Sports Law Association, Treasurer of Black Law Students Association, and was a member of the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Team and the Recruitment Committee. Sean is licensed to practice in all Louisiana State and Federal Courts, including the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana and the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Sean regularly volunteers his personal time serving as a Board Member of Benjamin Franklin High School, College Beyond- an educational non-profit, President of the Board for the New Orleans Hoopz, and as a sponsor to many organizations and initiatives in the Greater New Orleans community. He and his wife, Laci, are the proud parents of four children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/support

Vernon W. Thomas is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG), an Orleans Parish city prosecutor, a bookworm, former East Baton Rouge Parish public defender and has experience as a solo practitioner. Yet, Vernon did not grow up with aspirations to be a lawyer. Vernon grew up watching his father, Vernon P. Thomas, a 1979 Southern University Law Center graduate, run a thriving legal practice.  However, Vernon attended Dillard University with intentions to become a school teacher.  After numerous discussions with his father, Vernon realized that his analytical mind might enjoy law school.  As a 2009 Southern University Law Center graduate, Vernon studied with a group of classmates for the bar exam.  While being too broke to pay for a formal bar prep course and having military-style discipline, Vernon endured a tenuous schedule and prides himself on passing the Louisiana bar exam on his first try.  After working in various legal roles, in numerous cities, and on multiple active duty assignments with the United States Army Reserves, Vernon is back in his hometown of New Orleans.Currently, Vernon W. Thomas is a lawyer with the Law Office of Vernon P. Thomas; a role that Vernon inherited after his father passed away in 2016.  Vernon and his brother, Hunter Thomas, a 2017 Southern University Law Center graduate, both share the workload at their fathers' namesake office.  Vernon W. Thomas is licensed in Louisiana.  Connect with Vernon W. Thomas on LinkedIn. Follow the You Are A Lawyer podcast on Twitter @YouAreA_Lawyer, Instagram @youarealawyer, Clubhouse @youarealawyer, and on LinkedIn.  Follow the podcast host, Kyla Denanyoh, on Instagram @kjd796.  Kyla Denanyoh is a 2015 graduate of Southern University Law Center (SULC).This episode is sponsored by Attornneed (www.attornneed.com).

Judge Tonya Jones is a native Houstonian who grew up in Houston's South Park/Sunnyside neighborhood and is a proud graduate of Jesse H. Jones Senior High School. She completed her undergraduate studies at Baylor University in Waco, Texas obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. One of her most significant roles at Baylor was her service as a Baylor Ambassador charged with meeting with local state legislators to advocate the importance of maintaining the Pell grant. This was important to her as a first-generation college student who struggled with the various obstacles related to the pursuit of higher education. Tonya graduated Southern University Law Center in 2011 with a juris doctorate degree. While attending Southern, she was actively involved as a member of the National Black Law Student Association Mock Trial Team as well as served as the 3L Class Representative, and a part of the student recruitment committee. Tonya was also a part of the inaugural class of Southern students in the Texas Legislative Internship Program. She worked as a legal intern at the Texas Indigent Defense Commission learning first-hand about the implementation of indigent defense programs throughout various Texas counties. Her most impactful experience at Southern was during her third year where she served as a student attorney in the criminal law clinic. It was here that she ignited her passion to serve those most vulnerable in our society. She currently serves as Judge of Harris County Criminal Court at Law #15. She and 16 other African American women made history during the November 2018 midterm election when they were elected to the bench in Harris County (Houston), the third largest city in the nation. She was the youngest judge elected in Harris County on November 6th and is the First African-American to serve on her bench. Within her first three months on the bench, she, along with her County Criminal Court colleagues ended their appeal in opposition to the historic bail lawsuit that was costing Harris County taxpayers millions of dollars. As a county criminal judge, she was actively involved in the bail reform efforts as well as the historic settlement that proven to be a beacon of light to the nation. Tonya is passionate about public service and uses every opportunity she has to cultivate and encourage future leaders in criminal justice. She has a plan to engage, educate, and empower from the community to the courtroom and is excited about the opportunity to do so. Her wealth of diverse experience and passion for public service gives her a unique and fresh perspective to bring to the bench. Tonya is the oldest of five children. She attends Greater New Testament Baptist Church and is a proud member of the Xi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ZeroBounce's Brian Minick (6:14) shares his advice for ensuring security and privacy in your personal and professional digital interactions. Then, Southern University Law Center professor Marc Roark (9:53) explores the merits and potential pitfalls of information aggregation sites like Airbnb, and the University of Rochester's Miranda Mims (15:15) explains how archivists' “memory work” preserves institutional and cultural memory. Learn more about Margins from Managing Editor: http://www.managingeditor.com/podcast Subscribe to our Friday morning email: http://www.managingeditor.com/subscribe

Chiquita Hall-Jackson is The founder of the Hall Jackson & Associates, P.C. She received a B.A. in political science and public law, with a minor in communication studies from Northern Illinois University. She earned her JD from Southern University Law Center, where she served as SULC's Law Clinic Extern and studied abroad in International Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. In addition, she worked as a mediator at the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. Chiquita's practice includes pursuing claims for victims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as whistleblower retaliation. https://www.hall-jacksonandassociates.com/

In this episode I speak with Prof. Marc L. Roark of Southern University Law Center about his latest project called ‘American Squatter' in which he explores the role of identity in property in the United States. Marc and I speak, amongst others, about 'American atom', about Jefferson's yeoman farmer and the lower Eastside squatters. More information about Marc Roark can be found at https://www.sulc.edu/page/marc-l-roark

Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Josh Guillory joined Jan Swift of Discover Lafayette to discuss his first year of service to the community. Guillory took office on January 6, 2020, and has faced unprecedented challenges this year as the coronavirus rolled in with its ensuing physical and economic chaos, the oil and gas market collapsed, several hurricanes hit our region, and civil unrest erupted after the fatal police shooting of Trayford Pellerin. A young man who will turn 38 on January 8, 2021­­­­­­, Guillory is a graduate of the U. S. Airborne School and earned his wings in 2004. He comes from a family who proudly served, harking back to his paternal grandfather who was a WWI Vet, his maternal grandfather who was a WWII Vet, and his brother who served in the Air Force. Guillory served in Baghdad, Iraq as a Cavalry platoon leader. He credits his time in the military for teaching him how to make decisions, saying he was told in Officer Candidate School, "If you'll learn anything, you will learn how to make decisions!" While working as a pharmaceutical representative and juggling the responsibilities of raising three young children with his wife, Guillory earned his law degree from Southern University Law Center while working full time and attending school at night. He credits his work in pharmaceuticals for equipping him to better understand medical issues associated with the pandemic. Hospitals are once again at surge capacity, and immediately prior to our interview, Guillory hosted a press conference with hospital officials who reiterated that the community must follow COVID guidelines such as mask-wearing, washing hands, social distancing, and quarantining if exposed to someone with the virus. Guillory has realized that a small percentage of the people think everything should be shut down in order to get a grip on the pandemic, another small percentage think it is a hoax, and an overwhelming majority just want to strike a balance so that we can keep going. "Personal responsibility is the absolute # 1 tool in fighting COVID-19. We all know what to do and we should comply. Wash your hands like you are cleaning up after eating crawfish and putting in your contact lens," Guillory says. "Personal responsibility is the absolute # 1 tool in fighting COVID-19. We all know what to do and we should comply. Wear your mask. Wash your hands like you are cleaning up after eating crawfish and putting in your contact lens," Guillory says. Guillory has remained steadfast in his commitment to do more with less while not raising taxes and to focus on his core priorities of improving drainage, roads, and public safety. Handling the pandemic has been an all-consuming priority and has also resulted in delaying the hiring of a few key hires such as permanent directors for LUS, LUS Fiber, and the Parks Department. While Guillory prefers to hire local, he also wants to ensure that the best possible candidates are vetted and the pandemic has made interviewing tough. The new Lafayette City Chief of Police is about to be named, and Guillory is proud that two local people were hired to oversee the newly created Drainage and Transportation, Roads and Bridges Departments, which were carved out of the former Public Works Department. This year's budget adds 11 positions to the Drainage Department, which fulfills Guillory's promise to prioritize improving drainage. When asked to address the cuts made to arts and culture, Guillory stressed the importance of tapping into all stakeholder groups with an interest in maintaining the quality of offerings while also taking into consideration the constraints of the budget. With the recent defeat of the two tax propositions which would have allowed greater budget flexibility in spending operating fund (discretionary) dollars, Guillory stated that public/private partnerships are more important than ever if projects are to be adequately funded. He emphasized his appreciation for the arts,

In this episode, Jay Coleman, a 2016 Southern University Law Center graduate, explains why took the bar exam in multiple states and why people need to adjust their definition of success.

After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Communications, Tracey Lee inked a recording deal with Bystorm/Universal Records under which he released a solo album entitled, Many Facez (1997). This album included the hit single, The Theme (It’s Party Time), which settled on Billboard’s Top 100 for thirty-seven weeks. He had the opportunity to collaborate with award-winning artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, and Kanye West. Some of Tracey's performances and appearances included BET Rap City: The Basement, BET Teen Summit, Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, and HBO Original Series: ARLI$$. Tracey's whirlwind music industry experience prompted him to earn a Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern University Law Center making Tracey the 1st former major label hip-hop artist to earn the abbreviation Esq. behind his name. Some of his clients include Eric Roberson (Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer/Songwriter), Invisible Productions (for Kelly Rowland, Solange Knowles and Kobe Bryant), and DJ Young Guru (Tour DJ & Engineer for Jay-Z). In 2014, Tracey returned to the music scene as an independent artist under the LLeft Entertainmentlabel that he owns with his wife, Lori Nelson Lee. To date, he has released 3 major projects; ESQ. The Revelation, with appearances by DJ Young Guru, Eric Roberson, and Algebra Blessett, Expect The Unexpected, which received rave reviews from some of music industry's top DJs, and his most recent release, Glory, which is already being revered as Tracey's magnum opus for his ability to so poetically capture the strife of a major societal shift, (Covid-19, Quarantine, Police Brutality, and Civil Unrest), and turn it into pure art. Glory is a product of the now and the way forward on a landscape cultivated entirely by the production of super producer, Ojizz. Fall of 2016, Tracey joined the faculty staff of Coppin State University as an adjunct professor teaching The Business of Music to aspiring artist, and he gave a presentation on Contracts, Copyrights & Performing Rights Societies at the Music Industry Symposium for Singers and Musicians in St. Lucia. Currently, Tracey sits on the Governor's Board for The Recording Academy Washington, DC Chapter, and is a member of Black Entertainment and Sports Law Association (BESLA), American Bar Association (ABA), Screen Actors Guild (SAG), and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). https://www.traceyleemusic.com

Single On A Saturday Night Relationship Panel feat Tracey Lee, Emcee/Lawyer WAP Are hoes winning? Emcee/Lawyer/Educator, Tracey Lee drops his new critically acclaimed album GLORY. The interview will be group style and we will discuss the following: 1. Tracey Lee's Album 2. Discussion on the WAP song. Do hoes in the house win the man? Do women have to be naked to sell music? 3. History of Tracey Lee, going from Hip Hop to Law and continuing in music, etc. 4. Relationship Topic: Do Hoes in the house win the man? The Harsh Truth: Why Men Love To "Save" Promiscuous Women About Tracey Lee "MOST SLEPT ON ALBUM OF ’97? TRACEY LEE’S “MANY FACEZ” - behindtherhyme.com After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Communications, Tracey Lee inked a recording deal with Bystorm/Universal Records under which he released a solo album entitled, Many Facez (1997). This album included the hit single, The Theme (It’s Party Time), which settled on Billboard’s Top 100 for thirty-seven weeks. He had the opportunity to collaborate with award-winning artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, and Kanye West. Some of Tracey's performances and appearances included BET Rap City: The Basement, BET Teen Summit, Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, and HBO Original Series: ARLI$$. Tracey's whirlwind music industry experience prompted him to earn a Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern University Law Center making Tracey the 1st former major label hip-hop artist to earn the abbreviation Esq. behind his name. Some of his clients include Eric Roberson (Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer/Songwriter), Invisible Productions (for Kelly Rowland, Solange Knowles and Kobe Bryant), and DJ Young Guru (Tour DJ & Engineer for Jay-Z). ♡ Social Media ♡ www.ShellyShellWilliams.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shellyshell...Twitter - https://twitter.com/ShellyShellUXFacebook - LIke Me: https://www.facebook.com/ShellyShellW...Youtube - Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJw... For speaking Inquiries: ShellyShellWilliams@gmail.com 215-843-1984 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the HU Movemakers Podcast (www.humovemakers.com), where we highlight folks in Howard University Culture that are blazing the trail and making moves! If you would like to apply or nominate someone to be on the podcast, please email bio/headshot to humovemakers@gmail.com. After graduating from Howard University with a degree in Communications, Tracey Lee inked a recording deal with Bystorm/Universal Records under which he released a solo album entitled, Many Facez (1997). This album included the hit single, The Theme (It's Party Time), which settled on Billboard's Top 100 for thirty-seven weeks. He had the opportunity to collaborate with award-winning artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, and Kanye West. Some of Tracey's performances and appearances included BET Rap City: The Basement, BET Teen Summit, Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, and HBO Original Series: ARLI$$. Tracey's whirlwind music industry experience prompted him to earn a Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern University Law Center making Tracey the 1st former major label hip-hop artist to earn the abbreviation Esq. behind his name. Some of his clients include Eric Roberson (Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer/Songwriter), Invisible Productions (for Kelly Rowland, Solange Knowles and Kobe Bryant), and DJ Young Guru (Tour DJ & Engineer for Jay-Z). In 2014, Tracey returned to the music scene as an independent artist under his LLeft Entertainment label releasing his project entitled ESQ. The Revelation, with appearances by DJ Young Guru, Eric Roberson, and Algebra Blessett. Fall of 2016, he joined the faculty staff of Coppin State University as an adjunct professor teaching The Business of Music. In 2018, Tracey released Expect The Unexpected, an album that brilliantly bridges the gap musically between the new school sound and hip-hop culture's foundation. On July 31, 2020, Tracey released his latest project Glory, which is already being revered as Tracey's magnum opus. Created in the midst of a major societal shift, (Covid-19, Quarantine, Police Brutality, and Civil Unrest), this album is a pure product of the now and the way forward on a landscape cultivated entirely by the production of super producer, Ojizz. Tracey currently sits on the Governor's Board for The Recording Academy Washington, DC Chapter, and is a member of Black Entertainment and Sports Law Association (BESLA), American Bar Association (ABA), Screen Actors Guild (SAG), and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/support

In this episode, Yladrea Drummond, a 2015 Southern University Law Center graduate, explains how her legal education is an advantage in the political arena and the pressure of taking the bar exam only to appease others.

In this episode, Tramelle Howard, a 2015 Southern University Law Center graduate, explains how his experiences working with Teach for America taught him that he could advocate for others on a larger scale by working with the Education Trust in Louisiana. Tramelle combined his legal education with his legal clinic training and ran for office, becoming the youngest person elected to District Three of the East Baton Rouge School Board.

Blake Miguez, Louisiana State Representative District 49.  He is a strong Conservative minded Republican that strongly supports the Second Amendment.  He graduated from Catholic High School, New Iberia in 1999. Miguez earned a degree in political science from Louisiana State University in 2004 and a law degree from the Southern University Law Center in 2008. Miguez's career experience includes working as an executive with the oil and gas industry.  

In this episode, Kyla Denanyoh, a 2015 Southern University Law Center graduate, explains how her experience creating a role in a law firm taught her to embrace the value of her law degree.

Today I will be interviewing Alysson Foti Bourque. She began her career as a teacher after graduating from University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in Elementary Education. She earned a juris doctor law degree from the Southern University Law Center. After practicing law for six years, she traded in writing trial briefs for writing children’s books. Alysson enjoys speaking with children and teachers at school and library visits and is continually inspired to keep writing children’s books from her experiences. Since the release of the first book of the Alycat series, Alysson has sold over 10,000 Alycat books. Her award winning books include: Alycat and the Thursday Dessert Day Alycat and the Monday Blues Alycat and the Friendship Friday Alycat and the Tournament Tuesday (3/17/20) Check out her website, www.alycatseries.com To learn more about Alysson and her books, click here.  

Stacey Porche is a Arizona State University 2016 Graduate and a currently a law student at Southern University Law Center.

Why do law students experience such high levels of stress compared to students in other areas of graduate study? Following on from a recent episode where host Ashley Baker and new Law Student Division chair Johnnie Nguyen discussed the division’s upcoming mental health initiatives, Ashley now convenes a roundtable discussion to highlight the factors driving student mental health issues. This diverse group of guests offers perspectives geared toward helping fellow students manage stress and finding assistance when needed. Rachel Gentry is a 3L at Southern University Law Center. Kennedy LeJeune is a 3L at Southern University Law Center. KyMara Guidry is a 3L at the University of Mississippi School of Law.

Candice Battiste is the Power Coalition’s North Louisiana Organizer where she is committed to building voices and power in traditionally disenfranchised communities and bringing together groups across the North with a mission to organize in impacted communities, educate and turn out votes, and fight for policies that create a more equitable and just system in Louisiana. She graduated from Haughton High school where she was elected the first black woman student body president in their 100 year history, is an alum of Louisiana State University and earned her law degree from the Southern University Law Center. There, she served as President of Law Students for Reproductive Justice and was a recipient of the prestigious Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Fellowship. Upon graduation, Candice helped form the Family Law Unit of Legal Services of North Louisiana. She was the past LA State Director of Project ID, former Shreveport-Bossier Field organizer with the Unanimous Jury Coalition/Yes On 2 campaign, worked for Mayor Adrian Perkins' campaign as his Public Relations and Social Media strategist, serves on the Citizen She Board of Directors, was recently elected to the ACLU of Louisiana Board of Directors, past Vice President of the Women's Democratic Club of Northwest Louisiana, serves on the executive board of the New Leaders Council as the Selections Co-Chair, is on the Downtown Development Authority for Shreveport, and was selected as a United Nations Association Delegate. When Candice is not discussing progressive politics and working to affect positive change, she is with family and friends or can be found traveling to one of Louisiana’s many food and music festivals.

Representative Edmond Dwayne Jordan, is a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 29. Vernon and Rep. Jordan discuss his role on the Board of Directors of Essential Federal Credit Union, how cooperatives can be used to address community problems in Louisiana, and how his commitment to those persons who are underrepresented in society aligns with cooperative values and principles. Representative Jordan is an attorney and politician. On May 14, 2016, he won a special election runoff to succeed fellow Democrat Ronnie Edwards, and was recently re-elected to serve another 4-year term on August 8, 2019, in an uncontested race. He current serves on the following Legislative Committees: Commerce, Homeland Security, Insurance, Judiciary, and Legislative Audit Advisory Council. A Life-long Brusly resident, Jordan graduated from the historically black Southern University and the Southern University Law Center, both in the capital city of Baton Rouge. An attorney since 1998, Jordan has represented the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, and the United States Department of Homeland Security. He co-owns Cypress Insurance Agency in Baton Rouge; serves on the Board of Directors of Essential Federal Credit Union, and is a graduate of the leadership programs offered by both the West Baton Rouge/Iberville Chamber of Commerce, and the Council For A Better Louisiana.

If you’re a business owner, or are thinking about becoming one, you’ve probably thought about trademarking your name at some point. But is it worth the expense? For this episode, I sat down with Jordan Franklin, a practicing attorney who specializes in Trademark and Copyright Law.   Jordan is a native Houstonian that received a B.A. in Philosophy from Baylor University and a J.D. from The Southern University Law Center. She believes in the importance of protecting your brand and has found a love in working with all types of start-ups as well as fashion/apparel brands.   She is passionate about educating her clientele as much as she is passionate about advocating for and serving them. Despite being SUPER professional, at the end of the day, she is just a young, ambitious black girl trying to shatter glass ceilings and make a name for herself.   I LOVED talking to Jordan and can’t wait to hear what you all thought of this episode. Enjoy!   Social Media Info: Jordan Franklin IG: @jovant_garde I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com Website: www.idontdobudgets.com #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB

We open with Brie Knight, the winner of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Playwrights Festival (https://www.lhtsf.org/), with her "Pancake Queen," and close with an archived show taped April 11 this year. 1. Theresa Dorcelus, Juris Doctorate Candidate 2020, Southern University Law Center, joins us to highlight the case of John Cluchette, who was once again denied parole by Gov. Brown.  2. Rakiah Anderson, "Black Lives, Black Lungs," doc and panel at Laney College Forum, Fri., April 13, 2018, 510.604.7589. 3. Edythe Boone & Miranda Bergman, Maestra Peace Mural Book Project Kickstarter 4. Deborah Vaughn, Latanya d. Tigner, Andea Vonny Lee, join us to talk about Dimensions Dance Theater's 45th Anniversary, Kick High, Turn Fast: Celebrating 45 Yrs. of Dance at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Street, Oakland. Call 510.465.3363, www.dimensionsdance.org Shortlink: http://tobtr.com/10712569

This is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 1. Theresa Dorcelus, Juris Doctorate Candidate 2020, Southern University Law Center, joins us to highlight the case of John Cluchette, who was once again denied parole by Gov. Brown.  2. Rakiah Anderson, "Black Lives, Black Lungs," doc and panel at Laney College Forum, Fri., April 13, 2018, 510.604.7589. 3. Edythe Boone & Miranda Bergman, Maestra Peace Mural Book Project Kickstarter 4. Deborah Vaughn, Latanya d. Tigner, Andea Vonny Lee, join us to talk about Dimensions Dance Theater's 45th Anniversary, Kick High, Turn Fast: Celebrating 45 Yrs. of Dance at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Street, Oakland. Call 510.465.3363, www.dimensionsdance.org  

Christy Rutherford is the President of LIVE-UP Leadership. She’s an executive leadership coach, trainer, keynote speaker and best-selling author. Christy published five #1 best-selling books on Amazon in 8 months. Christy was the 13th African American woman to achieve the rank of Commander in the Coast Guard's 225+ year history, where her demographic was .1%A Harvard Business School Alumna from the Program for Leadership Development. Her national recognition includes Cambridge Who’s Who Amongst Executives and Professionals, Career Communications STEM Technology All-Star and the Edward R. Williams Award for Excellence In Diversity. Jil Jordan Greene is CEO of The People Resource Group, a Change Management, HR Consulting, Leadership & Development Firm. She gained her 15-year HR expertise working for some of the country’s top Fortune 500 companies in the restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment industries, in roles ranging from Recruiter, Vice president of Human Resources, and Chief People Officer. She has been recognized in her industry by receiving the Most Powerful and Influential Women of Louisiana Award, a Woman of the Year Nominee Award, and Workforce Magazine’s Game Changer Award, and The Top 20 People to Know in HR. Ronetta J. Francis is an employment attorney with over 23 years experience with the federal government, the EEOC and more recently the Vice President of US Ethics and Employment Compliance. She's a motivational speaker and leadership coach and the CEO of Francis Dynamics Consulting Group. Ronetta is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and her community involvement supports local organizations, such as the Samaritan Center, the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, as well as the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Alzheimer’s Association on a national level. Jade Brown Russell, is Principal of JD Russell Consulting, LLC, a full service firm focusing on regulatory compliance, legal counsel, business solutions, governmental relations and strategic planning. Jade has been named to both Orleans Parish D.A. Leon Cannizzaro’s and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s transition teams, and most recently was appointed Chair of the Mayor's Tricentennial Community Engagement Committee. In 2013 and 2008, Jade was honored as a New Orleans City Business Woman of the Year, and in 2009 and 2011, she received the Urban League's Rising Star Award for her professional and civic accomplishments. She's a Howard University and Southern University Law Center graduate.

Christy Rutherford is the President of LIVE-UP Leadership. She’s an executive leadership coach, trainer, keynote speaker and best-selling author. Christy published five #1 best-selling books on Amazon in 8 months. Christy was the 13th African American woman to achieve the rank of Commander in the Coast Guard's 225+ year history, where her demographic was .1%A Harvard Business School Alumna from the Program for Leadership Development. Her national recognition includes Cambridge Who’s Who Amongst Executives and Professionals, Career Communications STEM Technology All-Star and the Edward R. Williams Award for Excellence In Diversity. Jil Jordan Greene is CEO of The People Resource Group, a Change Management, HR Consulting, Leadership & Development Firm. She gained her 15-year HR expertise working for some of the country’s top Fortune 500 companies in the restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment industries, in roles ranging from Recruiter, Vice president of Human Resources, and Chief People Officer. She has been recognized in her industry by receiving the Most Powerful and Influential Women of Louisiana Award, a Woman of the Year Nominee Award, and Workforce Magazine’s Game Changer Award, and The Top 20 People to Know in HR. Ronetta J. Francis is an employment attorney with over 23 years experience with the federal government, the EEOC and more recently the Vice President of US Ethics and Employment Compliance. She's a motivational speaker and leadership coach and the CEO of Francis Dynamics Consulting Group. Ronetta is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and her community involvement supports local organizations, such as the Samaritan Center, the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, as well as the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Alzheimer’s Association on a national level. Jade Brown Russell, is Principal of JD Russell Consulting, LLC, a full service firm focusing on regulatory compliance, legal counsel, business solutions, governmental relations and strategic planning. Jade has been named to both Orleans Parish D.A. Leon Cannizzaro’s and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s transition teams, and most recently was appointed Chair of the Mayor's Tricentennial Community Engagement Committee. In 2013 and 2008, Jade was honored as a New Orleans City Business Woman of the Year, and in 2009 and 2011, she received the Urban League's Rising Star Award for her professional and civic accomplishments. She's a Howard University and Southern University Law Center graduate.

The violence in Charlottesville over the weekend shocked the consciousness of the nation. The rallying cry - denounce hatred! But why are Neo-Nazis, White Supremacists and White Nationalists still functioning in this country in 2017? Why are hate groups rearing their ugly heads at this time and why as a society have we been unable to stop them? Tough questions that we will tackle on the next Another View with Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell, B.K. Agnihotri Endowed Professor at Southern University Law Center, and Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Professor of History and Director of the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for the Study of the African Diaspora at Norfolk State University. Join us for another view of hate in America on the next Another View, Friday, August 18 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us live on this blog!

ABI Resident Scholar Drew Dawson talks with Prof. Chris Odinet of the Southern University Law Center about "marketplace lenders," online firms that utilize automation for underwriting and big data to quickly process loans. Prof. Odinet's new research, "Consumer Bitcredit and Marketplace Lending," looks at how these firms grew out of the void left by banks that exited the consumer and small business lending after the 2008 financial crisis, and the role that they will play in consumer credit going forward.

According to the NAACP, one in six black men had been incarcerated as of 2001. If the current trend continues, one in three black males born today can expect to spend time in prison during his lifetime. Together African Americans and Hispanics make up 58% of all prisoners in 2008, even though the two groups together comprise only one quarter of the US population. Five times as many Whites are using drugs as compared to African Americans, yet African Americans are sent to prison for drug offenses at 10 times the rate of Whites. And then there are the examples of highly publicized cases involving African American males - Central Park 5, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and the Ferguson, MO unrest, just to name a few. So what is going on with the justice system in America? Why are many in the African American community asking, "Is it justice...or just us?". On the next Another View, powerful conversation about justice in America with legal scholars Amos N. Jones, Assistant Professor of Law at the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Campbell University; Dr. Eric Claville, Assistant Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Assistant Professor/Pre-Law Advisor for the Department of Political Science and History, Hampton University; and John Pierre, Vice Chancellor and Professor of Law, Southern University Law Center. Join us for this critical discussion on the next Another View, Friday, September 19 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM or stream us on this blog!

JOHN PIERRE, JD, speaks about MISSISSIPPI FREEDOM SUMMER 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE Inter-generational Action Agenda at Tougaloo College - Jackson, Mississippi, June 23 - 29, 2014 John K. Pierre has been on the law faculty of the Southern University Law Center since 1990 and was promoted to vice chancellor in 2006. Pierre is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Texas Bar Association.  He has previous teaching experience as a visiting and adjunct professor at California State University, Southern Methodist University School of Law, Loyola University Law School, Southern University College of Business, Saint Leo's College, Webster University, Louisiana State University, and Baton Rouge Community College. He received the bachelor's degree in accounting from Southern University in 1980, a master's degree in tax accounting from Texas Tech University in 1982, and a juris doctor degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1985. Pierre has published numerous articles on tax law, sales and contracts, real estate and commercial law, ranging from magazine features to legal journal and law review articles. We close with a prerecorded interview with Blair Doroshwalther, dir., Out in the Night (2013) and film subjects, Patreese Johnson and Renata Hill. Out screens June 26, 2014, 9:30 p.m. and June 28, 2014, 1:30 p.m. as a part of Frameline38. Out looks at the case of the New Jersey 4, 4 young Lesbian women arrested, charged and imprisoned when they defended themselves from first verbal then physical attack. The four women who faced the most time were those who maintained their innocence. Patreese and Renata are two of them.

Today we look at the US Prison Industrial Complex and its use of solitary confinement. We focus in the first hour on the case of the Angola 3 and Robert H. King, celebrated Humanitarian, Author, Activist and Doctor of Letters, who is the only free member of A3 with the death of Herman Wallace late last year, freed after 42 years in solitary confinement. Albert Woodfox remains inside and Tuesday, March 3, was the launch of Amnesty International's Campaign to free him http://blog.amnestyusa.org/tag/angola-3/  Dr. Angela A. Allen-Bell, Assistant Professor of Legal Analysis & Writing at Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, joins us to speak about her paper: Reassessing Solitary Confinement II: The Human Rights, Fiscal, and Public Safety Consequences, Hearing Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights -Written Testimony (Feb. 25, 2014). Esther A. Vicente joins us to talk about Caribbean Basin Institute for Education and Culture which is hosting a fundraiser March 6. We close with a prerecorded interview with actresses: Lizan Mitchell, Petronia Paley and Harriett D. Foy about their roles in Marcus Gardley's "The House that Will Not Stand," at Berkeley Rep through March 23, 2014. www.berkeleyrep.org   Music: Kim Nalley, "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free," "Mira Como Te Qui," Avery Sharpe, "Son of Mine (from Ain't I a Woman). 

We are dedicating this broadcast to the women and men behind bars. Our first guest, Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell is Assistant Professor of Legal Analysis & Writing at Southern University Law Center in Louisiana. She speaks to us about the 40th Anniversary of Angola 3 inmates Albert Woodfox & Herman Wallace, stint in solitary confinement and the actions April 17, 2012 in Baton Rouge. She also gives us the context and results of Woodfox's recent 3 day hearing and the momentum built to ensure his release this time. The next hour we speak to Hamdiya Cooks, Assistant Director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children. She speaks about Georgia Horton, who is currently up for parole, and what it means to go to the board hearings. As former executive director of CCWP, Mrs. Cooks also updates us on the proposed conversion of Valley State prison, also in Central Valley, Chowchilla CA.Mrs. Beatrice Smith joins Mrs. Cooks to continue our conversation about Ms. Horton, long term incarceration and its impact on both the prisoner and her family. Mrs. Smith, a formally battered woman, left three young children when she was incarcerated. She talks about rebuilding or mending severed relationships. Both she and Mrs.Cooks talk about the CA Habeas Project. Sabina Zuniga-Varela, "Medea," speaks about her role in Luis Alfaro's BRUJA at Magic Theatre, Ft. Mason Ctr., San Francisco through July 1, 2012. We close with the 2, 3, 4, part of an interview with Georgia Horton June 10, 2012. Because she is in a CA correctional facility she has to make multiple calls for us to complete the interview. I get almost to the end of the 4th. About 7 minutes is missing. Write letters of support for her parole hearing July 11, 2012 to: Georgia Horton W33911, Central California Women's Facility 512-20-3L, P.O. Box 1508, Chowchilla, CA 93610-1508.