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'Twas the week before Christmas, and you still haven't done your holiday shopping yet. But hold your reindeer! We've got a special bonus episode featuring Christine Platt, author of the Afrominimalist guide to Living with Less.  This is a must-listen for those who wish to tackle overconsumption and inspire their students to embrace a more minimilast and intentional lifestyle! ABOUT CHRISTINE PLATT A multi-genre author and advocate for representation and inclusion, Christine Platt has carved a unique path in literature, lifestyle, and wellness. Also known as the Afrominimalist, Christine's work centers on honoring Black voices and experiences—past, present, and future. She holds a B.A. in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, M.A. in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and J.D. from Stetson University College of Law.  Christine's literary works include the influential adult titles 'The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living With Less' and 'Rebecca, Not Becky', and the beloved children's series that teaches kids about media literacy, 'Frankie & Friends'. Her multifaceted career in advocacy spans working as a Senior Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department of Energy to Managing Director of American University's Antiracism Center to Director of Communications for Rihanna's nonprofit, The Clara Lionel Foundation. Christine is a member of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Association of Black Women Historians, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. She also serves as an Ambassador for Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Follow us at @artic.ulating on IG for more of Articulating!

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Susan Arduengo for an exploration of workplace investigations. Susan shares insights from her experience, including the importance of transparency, unbiased listening, and creating a safe and supportive environment for employees. About Our Guest Susan Arduengo is a California licensed attorney and an Association of Workplace Investigators Certificate Holder who conducts impartial, thorough, high quality workplace investigations throughout California. Susan has investigated a broad range of allegations in private and public sector workplaces including for non-profits and higher education. Susan has also conducted investigations into allegations against elected officials and sworn personnel including Firefighters' Procedural Bill of Rights Act (FBOR) and Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR) matters. Susan is also experienced in conducting investigations in unionized workplaces. Before focusing on investigations, Susan practiced as an employment litigator and she litigated matters involving wage disputes, allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and class action litigation in both state and federal courts. A native Floridian, Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. While in law school, Susan clerked for the United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida and the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida. From there, Susan began her law career in Chicago, Illinois before relocating to California. Links and Resources Email: susan@arduengoinvestigations.com Website: www.arduengoinvestigations.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-arduengo-81092412 Harvard's Implicit Association Tests (IAT): implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/index.jsp

Today's guest, Taylor Sartor, is the creator and legal director of FosterPower, a movement to improve the lives and futures of youth in foster care in Florida, by providing them information on their benefits, protections, and legal rights. Taylor is also a senior attorney at the L. David Shear Children's Law Center, where she represents youth in foster care. Taylor focuses on issues related to human trafficking, disabilities, commitment in psychiatric facilities, aging out of foster care, and school-to-prison pipeline prevention, among many others. She came up with the idea for FosterPower while she was still in law school working with youth in foster care who had many questions about their rights and the resources available to them. The organization offers answers to these questions through a mobile app. An alum of Stetson University College of Law, Taylor is also the founder of Child Advocates of Stetson Law, an organization that recruits law students to become guardian ad litem volunteers, mentors, and leaders to advocate on behalf of children facing abuse and neglect. Additionally, she served as an Equal Justice Works Fellow at the Children's Law Center from 2018 to 2020. In our wide-ranging discussion, Taylor talks with us about the range of issues youth in foster care must contend with, how FosterPower earns trust from its users, where her passion for youth in foster care comes from, and her experience as an Equal Justice Works fellow.

Wealthy Americans have always found ways of spending money on political campaigns in the presumed expectation of a return on their investment. But in 2010, the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision ruled that legislation that restricted how much money could be spent on influencing elections was unconstitutional, opening up vast new possibilities for wealthy individuals and corporations to support candidates. The Court's argument was that to stop someone spending as much as they liked to push an agenda or a candidate was a violation of the first amendment right to free speech. The official campaigns still have to be transparent about how much money they're raising and from whom, but there are now effectively no limits at all on what people can spend trying to influence the outcome of an election in indirect ways. That's where so-called “Super PACs” come in (the PACs is an acronym standing for Political Action Committee). It turns out that it's really easy to hide a political donation by giving it a Super PAC rather than directly to a candidate. So the problem today – in the post-Citizens United world -- is not only the amount of money being spent but that we no longer know who's spending it.Presenter: Adam Smith, Orsborn Professor of US Political History at Oxford and Director of the Rothermere American Institute.Guests:Ciara Torres-Spelliscy, a Brennan Center fellow and professor of law at Stetson University College of Law, where she teaches courses in election law. Her book Corporatocracy: How to Protect Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians Hardcover – published by NYU Press- is out in November.Brody Mullins, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter. He spent nearly two decades covering the intersection of business and politics for The Wall Street Journal. He's the co-author of The Wolves of K Street The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big GovernmentThe Last Best Hope? is a podcast of the Rothermere American Institute at the University of Oxford. For details of our programming go to rai.ox.ac.ukProducer: Emily Williams. Presenter: Adam Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're speaking with Dr. Kirsten Davis of Stetson University College of Law. Dr. Davis began her legal career practicing in the areas of litigation, employment, and taxation. After a few years, she decided to pursue education, becoming a professor at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where she focused on legal writing. It was during this time that Dr. Davis started her PhD in Human Communication. Today, at Stetson University College of Law, Dr. Davis is a professor of law, Faculty Director of Online Legal Education Strategies, and Provost's Faculty Fellow for Generative Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education. Her research and scholarship focus on legal communication, law and rhetoric, professionalism, professional identity, and professional ethics, and she is currently working on issues at the intersection of generative AI, legal education, and legal practice. Additionally, she is a consultant, trainer, writer, and blogger on various topics in the legal profession. We had a lively conversation about her experience becoming a law professor, how she has adapted to generational changes among her law students, why we may have a "process renaissance" in legal education, and her thoughts on how generative AI will affect legal education in the near future.

Abortion is a polarizing issue. But whatever your opinion, if you're a Floridian voting this November, you'll have a say in whether the right to an abortion is written into the state constitution. Like voters in 11 other states this fall, Floridians will have the chance to vote on abortion access - in this case through a constitutional amendment. But since May, Floridians seeking an abortion have faced an added hurdle as have medical practices and groups that support people who are seeking abortions Today, the procedure is banned beyond the sixth week of pregnancy with some rare exceptions. That's after the Florida Legislature replaced a 15 week ban that had been in place since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in 2022. Florida Matters created space for conversations on both sides of this controversial issue. In a special program recorded live at at WUSF in Tampa, you'll hear the background to the proposed amendment and how it could roll back Florida's current ban on abortions. During the conversation you'll hear from Kathryn Varn, Tampa Bay Reporter with Axios; Bree Wallace, Director of Case Management, Tampa Bay Abortion Fund; John Stemberger, President & Senior Counsel, Liberty Counsel Action; and Louis Virelli, Lawyer & Constitutional Law Professor, Stetson University College of Law.

Abortion is a polarizing issue. But whatever your opinion, if you're a Floridian voting this November, you'll have a say in whether the right to an abortion is written into the state constitution. Like voters in 11 other states this fall, Floridians will have the chance to vote on abortion access - in this case through a constitutional amendment. But since May, Floridians seeking an abortion have faced an added hurdle as have medical practices and groups that support people who are seeking abortions Today, the procedure is banned beyond the sixth week of pregnancy with some rare exceptions. That's after the Florida Legislature replaced a 15 week ban that had been in place since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in 2022. Florida Matters created space for conversations on both sides of this controversial issue. In a special program recorded live at at WUSF in Tampa, you'll hear the background to the proposed amendment and how it could roll back Florida's current ban on abortions. During the conversation you'll hear from Kathryn Varn, Tampa Bay Reporter with Axios; Bree Wallace, Director of Case Management, Tampa Bay Abortion Fund; John Stemberger, President & Senior Counsel, Liberty Counsel Action; and Louis Virelli, Lawyer & Constitutional Law Professor, Stetson University College of Law.

This week's topic:Breaking down the Presidential DebateWith guests:Tara Newsom, Attorney and Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg CollegeKevin Cate, Political Consultant, Founder, Catecomm Communications, DemocratCarmen Edmonds, Chair, Hillsborough County Republican Executive CommitteeCiara Torres-Spelliscy, Law Professor, Stetson University College of Law

The US Supreme Court is hearing opening arguments on whether or not Donald Trump has presidential immunity in two of his current criminal cases. But what does that mean for future presidents and this year's US elections? In this episode:  Ciara Torres Spelliscy, @ProfCiara, Professor at Stetson University College of Law Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li and Fahrinisa Campana with Kevin Hirten, in for our host Malika Bilal. Zaina Badr fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

This week's topics:Florida Leads the Nation in School Book BansRemembering Former Senator and Governor Bob GrahamOusted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren Runs AgainTampa Bay Area Gaining in GOP VotersWith guests:Julia Aguayo Hassler, President, Libertad Club Hispano Republicano de PascoNatasha Sutherland, Deputy Director, Florida WatchCraig Patrick, Fox 13 Political Editor, Chief InvestigatorCiara Torress-Spelliscy, Professor of Law, Stetson University College of Law

Leah Le'Vell is from the Class of 2022. She graduated from Stetson University College of Law with a JD, and from the University of Maryland with a BS in Criminal Justice. She is a certified mediator and licensed attorney who is skilled at strategic planning, problem-solving, and organizing people in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. She's been recognized as a proactive leader who can rapidly identify a business challenge, collaborate with team members, execute strategic plans and produce successful creative and innovative solutions. Her personal strengths include creativity, adaptability, excellent verbal and written communication skills, self-direction and team-oriented. Contact her at leahlevell@gmail.com Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

The Florida Supreme Court released opinions on two proposed constitutional amendments Monday afternoon. One would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, and the other would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. At the same time, the court released a ruling on a challenge to Florida's 15-week abortion ban. The court upheld the 15-week ban, which in turn means a more restrictive six-week ban will soon take effect. Stetson University College of Law professor Louis Virelli spoke to Florida Matters about the legal context of the court's decisions. Also joining the program to discuss the impact of these court opinions on health care are WUSF reporter and host Cathy Carter, WUSF health care reporter Stephanie Colombini and political analyst and retired political science professor Susan MacManus.

The Florida Supreme Court released opinions on two proposed constitutional amendments Monday afternoon. One would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, and the other would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. At the same time, the court released a ruling on a challenge to Florida's 15-week abortion ban. The court upheld the 15-week ban, which in turn means a more restrictive six-week ban will soon take effect. Stetson University College of Law professor Louis Virelli spoke to Florida Matters about the legal context of the court's decisions. Also joining the program to discuss the impact of these court opinions on health care are WUSF reporter and host Cathy Carter, WUSF health care reporter Stephanie Colombini and political analyst and retired political science professor Susan MacManus.

In this episode, we pass the mic to Jennifer Strouf to discuss criminal defense, improv, and bar prep. Jennifer Hope Strouf, J.D., LL.M., B.C.S. is the founder of the Strouf Law Firm, P.A.   Jennifer was born and raised in Tampa, the Bay area is her home. She graduated from Leto High School where she was editor of the features section of the newspaper and performed with the Falconettes. She attended the University of South Florida where she earned a degree in Political Science with a minor in Communications. Jennifer went on to earn her law degree from Stetson University College of Law. Jennifer practiced law for three years and then returned to school to earn her Master of Laws in Employee Benefits from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Jennifer's practice took her all over the country before she returned home to focus on defending individuals.  Jennifer has been identified by the Florida Bar as an expert in Criminal Trial Law, earning her Florida Bar Board Certification in Criminal Trial. Jennifer is a trial attorney who has litigated civil and criminal cases in both State and Federal Courts. She has tried 75 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. Jennifer believes in a personal approach to handling clients' cases. She uses her skills and expertise to fight for her clients both in and out of court.  Jennifer's Social Media/ Contact Info: https://strouflaw.com/contact/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-strouf-70529615a/ Improv4Lawyers.com Fun fact: I took the Florida and Illinois Bar Exam and waived into Washington DC and I perform improv Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Zachariah Wade to discuss building community in law school and as a lawyer through voluntary bar associations. Attorney Zachariah Wade is a born-and-raised Floridian who grew up in Orange and Marion Counties. After obtaining his bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University, he earned his law degree from the Stetson University College of Law. During law school, Zachariah became a member of the #1 Trial Team in the nation and competed across the United States. After law school, Zachariah became an Advocacy Skills Trainer for the Stetson Trial Team and now fills the position of Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy with the College of Law. Prior to joining our practice, Zachariah served the people of Pinellas County as an Assistant State Attorney. In his role as an ASA, Zachariah earned his stripes in the courtroom and has handled cases that include drug crimes, domestic violence, DUI/BUI, violent crimes, sexual batteries, traffic fatalities, and murder. Fun Fact - During college, he was a member of FAMU's Incomparable Marching "100" as a member of the percussion section drumline. Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Pye Young to discuss first-generation Americans and law students. Pye N. Young is the managing attorney of Bay Area Legal Services West Office, located in St. Petersburg, FL. She joined the team in 2019 after maintaining a civil litigation practice for several years. She specializes in assisting veterans in obtaining the VA services they need and provides general legal counsel on other client-related matters. As a Lead Attorney with the Bay Area/ Bay Pines VA Medical Legal Partnership (MLP), Pye and her team established a strong relationship within the VA and expanded legal services to Veterans in a three-county service area. Currently, the MLP is accessed by over 400 Veterans each year. Pye received her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from Florida State University in 2001 and graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2005. She enjoys volunteering in her community, spending time with family, and traveling. She looks forward to expanding Bay Area's mission of creating pathways for change. Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

Brendan Prince is an attorney here in Huntsville, Alabama.  He is well-known as a “local product,” first for his athletic achievements (Alabama High School State Wresting Champion and Alabama State Swimming Champion) and, now, for his legal work in government contracting and procurement, in addition to all the work he does for non-profit organizations.  Brendan left Huntsville after high school to wrestle at the Citadel.  Following graduation, Brendan attended law school at the Stetson University College of Law in Florida.  It is clear that Brendan likes sun and warmth, as evidenced by the fact that he is admitted to practice law in both Alabama and Hawaii, where he spends a good bit of time each year.  I have known Brendan since he was the captain of the Grissom high school wrestling team his senior year.  He always struck me as being very squared away, humble and driven and you will hear that on this episode of the podcast.

Destiny (Rawls) Davis graduated from Stetson University College of Law with a Juris Doctor, Law in 2021 and Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies in 2017. Activities and societies: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Tau Chapter Order of Omega Greek Honor Society Activities and societies: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Gamma Tau Chapter Order of Omega Greek Honor Society Destiny works at the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County Staff Attorney Education Advocacy. She is also the Young Lawyers' Board Member for the Palm Beach County Justice Association Community involvement - https://www.pbcja.org/board-of-directors/ https://legalaidpbc.org/children/ Fun Fact - Outside of work, I am currently planning my October 2023 wedding. I have minimal experience with event planning so this has been a journey! Contact - Drawls@legalaidpbc.org Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

Breyon graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2021 with a Juris Doctor and a Masters in Business Administration and from Florida A & M University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), in Business Administration and Management in 2012. He was a Staff Attorney for Judge Tangela M. Barrie at the Superior Court of DeKalb County. He is a legal professional with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. Skilled in legal writing, research, advocacy, and leadership. Experience drafting and negotiating government and commercial contracts. HE recently accepted an offer at a law firm. Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

Matt is a local attorney that practices real estate law. He has been on top of a law that recently opened non-residential properties up for residential development. The law came out of Tallahassee and is being dictated to the local municipalities. This could be a great opportunity for people looking to build to rent.   Key Discussion Points [01:11] Introduction by Eric & Steven [11:15] About our guest: Matt Newton [12:43] Give us your background and why you got into real estate law [19:27] The Live Local Act: Trying to make housing more affordable [20:48] Explain the Live Local Act and how it helps create affordable housing [28:15] Under the Live Local Act, is it true that for workforce house, you can you bend the zoning rules? [34:11] Talk abou the timeline for Live Local - is it on the books right now? [38:14] How would you guide an investor who feels they have a parcel they could use Live Local for? [45:37] How can folks reach you? [50:58] Closing comments by Eric & Steven     About Our Guest     Matt Newton is one of very few private-sector attorneys board certified in City, County, and Local Government Law in the Tampa Bay area. Matt received his J.D., cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 2014 and has dedicated most of his career to assisting clients with matters in the areas of local regulation of land through planning and zoning, sovereign immunity, state-local preemption, open government, and the defense of both property and civil rights.   Matt writes about legal, political, and urban planning issues in a weekly column for Tampa's La Gaceta Newspaper entitled “The Reasonable Standard.” Super Lawyers® has recognized Matt as one of Florida's Rising Stars® in 2022, and Best Lawyers® has named him as One to Watch® annually from 2021-2023.   Matt is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Florida. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. In addition to his Board Certification, Florida's Supreme Court has certified Matt as a mediator for civil cases pending in Florida's circuit and appellate courts.   A dedicated member of the community, Matt Chairs Community Tampa Bay's Board of Directors, is a member of Midtown Tampa's Kiwanis Club, and is a regular volunteer for Tampa's Stageworks Theatre.     GUEST CONTACT INFO Email: MattNewton@olderlundylaw Website: OlderLundyLaw.com Google Search: Matt Newton in Tampa  

Introducing InterPod: The Global Voices of Pride Podcast | Episode 41— Florida's Anti-Trans Legislation. Discover the power of community support with InterPod, the InterPride podcast series that unites the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. The LGBTQIA+ community has made remarkable strides in the ongoing battle for acceptance and visibility. At InterPod, we believe in amplifying these voices and ensuring they resonate far and wide. Join us as we shed light on the tireless efforts of LGBTQIA+ individuals who have dedicated decades to fighting for their right to be seen and heard. About Episode 41 Legislation targeting our trans community continues in the State of Florida. Listen in as we talk with Nathan Bruemmer about the impact and ongoing efforts to fight back! About Nathan Bruemmer (he/him/his) Nathan Bruemmer is the former Executive Director of ALSO Youth in Sarasota, FL — a community center focusing on outreach, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth. He is a recent graduate of Stetson University College of Law where he was a member of Stetson Law's Trial Team, Dispute Resolution Board, and Journal of Advocacy and the Law. Nathan is a Florida native, a graduate of the University of South Florida and a former teacher in Hillsborough County. He has worked as a consultant, educator and advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ youth, the transgender community, and those impacted by food and housing insecurity. Nathan was named one of the Tampa Bay Area's “Most Remarkable People” in 2018 by Watermark Media. The Tampa Bay Business Journal presented him with the Business of Pride “Outstanding Voice Award” for his advocacy work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community in 2017. Nathan currently serves as the President and acting Executive Director of St Pete Pride. He also serves on the Sarasota County Bar Association's Council of Diversity and Inclusion, the TransAction Florida Advisory Council, and the Board of Directors for the Rainbow Housing Coalition. Want to contribute as a guest? Visit www.interpride.org/podcastcontributor. Follow InterPride on social media at Facebook (InterPride) | Facebook (WorldPride) | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitch | Eventbrite | Mastodon.Social | Universeodon.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/interpod/support

TORT WARS by Roger N. Messer, J.D.As suspenseful as a good novel. Fast-paced as a legal thriller. Full of the twists and turns of a well-written work of fiction. The page-turner Tort Wars by Roger Messer is a true-life account of the trials and epic legal battles of one of Florida's most successful trial lawyers.But this is not a book just for lawyers, although any lawyer worth her or his salt will find it hard to put it down. Anyone interested in what it's really like to receive an unexpected phone call late at night after a long day in court and have to face a sudden legal emergency which requires you to drive across the state to provide urgently needed legal services to desperate clients who have nowhere else to turn should read this book.--J. Joaquin Fraxedas, author of a NY Times bestseller, The Lonely Crossing of Juan CaberaRoger Messer is a civil trial lawyer and a native Floridian, who resides in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1972. Thereafter, he worked for two years in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force in the Pentagon as a legislative research assistant. He returned to Florida and attended and graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1977. He currently practices with his partner and son, Steven in St. Lucie County, Florida. Roger is a veteran of more than 100 civil jury trials who also has appellate experience. In 1999, the National Trial Lawyers named Roger as one of the top 100 civil plaintiff trial lawyers in the country. Roger has been married to his wife, Betsey, for 52-years. Fishing is one of Roger's passions. Roger and Betsey are both active in the Lions Club and also enjoy playing Scrabble with friends.https://www.amazon.com/Tort-Wars-Roger-N-Messer/dp/B0C5HQYN25/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RITNCXX7N4G&keywords=Tort+Wars&qid=1691677947&s=books&sprefix=dorrance+publishing+co%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C803&sr=1-1https://rogermesserauthor.com/http://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/81723kpp3.mp3  

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar  Luis A. Aleman, a graduate of Stetson University College of Law  who will give his Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on his "journey to esquire." Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar Assita Toure a graduate of Stetson University College of Law who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

Our notes for this conversation with Christine, before we had it, were this: expect this to be a casual vibe, hilarious interaction, lighthearted fun conversation! We would say that was EXACTLY what this was, in a nutshell. We went into this thinking we'd probably discuss some stuff like her upcoming book(s), plans, and more. But it really was more of a conversation that was about so many other facets of life than we had planned out, and it also seemed like the perfect conversation to air this holiday week. And - if this doesn't make you want to hear more about Rebecca and Becky in the fall, we don't know what will!   What to listen for: Time, and how we process this as we get older Intentionality, and how this plays a role in everything in our lives from simpler living, to projects we choose, to how we spend our time  Rebecca, Not Becky - the story of a suburban interracial friendship with SO MUCH under the surface, coming out later in 2023! About Christine:   Christine Platt is an author and advocate also known as The Afrominimalist. She holds a B.A. in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, an M.A. in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. From working with educators and children through the ADL's No Place for Hate in Schools initiative to serving as a Senior Policy Advisor for the US Department of Energy, Christine has dedicated her career to working at the intersections of social justice and environmental sustainability. A believer in the power of storytelling as a tool for social change, her literature centers on teaching and building empathy and awareness for people of all ages. Christine is a member of the American Association of Blacks in Energy, Women's Council on Energy & the Environment, Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Association of Black Women Historians, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and serves as an Ambassador for Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar Brielle Tucker, a graduate of Stetson University College of Law who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

Stetson University College of Law professor Louis Virelli speaks about what Donald Trump's indictment means and what the court will consider.

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2023 Scholar Logan Jackson to discuss academic success in law school. Logan Jackson is a graduate of the Stetson University College of Law, where she was the President of the Black Law Students Association, a member of the Trial Team, and won two championships, including an award for the best opening statement, and won a writing competition with the Center for Reproductive Rights, and UC Berkeley School of Law for recognizing me as the first place winner of the 2022 Writing Prize for New Student Scholarship in Reproductive Rights & Justice. Look out for the piece, “Willful Disregard: How Ignoring Structural Racism in Maternal Mortality has led Black Women to Become Invisible in Their Own Crisis,” in the Berkeley Journal of Gender, Law & Justice. She is also a graduate of Loyola University New Orleans. Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology with a Concentration in Social Justice and Inequalities Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology with a Concentration in Social Justice and Inequalities2016 - 20192016 - 2019• Activities and societies: Black Student Union | President; Nu Mu Citywide Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Social Action Chair In this episode, you'll hear all about our great scholars and the work they are doing in law school and throughout their third year. We also share information about our podcast, blog posts, alumni updates, and our Fifth Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser in downtown Tampa on October 14, 2023. We're having a Brunch & Bubbly event featuring Mimosas and Mocktails VIP Reception, awards, a keynote speaker, and more. Stay tuned for details. We create lawyers who lead, mentor, and inspire … one student at a time. The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program* provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​We are essential for diverse law students who need financial and emotional support because we provide cash scholarships, mentors, and training, which helps them pass the bar exam, obtain employment with competitive and powerful employers, and obtain leadership positions in professional associations. Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Forest Sutton, a graduate of Stetson University College of Law who will give his Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on his "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

How does the largest global security and defense company, with 116,000 employees worldwide, ensure the highest standards for its ethics and compliance program? This is particularly challenging amid an environment of increased regulation, geopolitical conflict, and economic uncertainty. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers explores this question with Jim Byrne, Lockheed Martin's vice president for ethics and business conduct. Listen in as the two discuss how Lockheed Martin uses “force multipliers” to empower employees to create an inclusive culture, own their ethical workplace, and act when something is amiss.  For a transcript of this podcast, please visit the episode page at LRN.com.   Guest: Jim Byrne The Honorable James M. Byrne currently serves as Vice President, Ethics & Business Conduct, for Lockheed Martin Corporation. He is responsible for the strategic direction and operational excellence of Lockheed Martin's award-winning domestic and international ethics program and execution of the Corporation's compliance training across the enterprise. Jim is also on the Corporate Vice Presidents Contributions Committee of Lockheed Martin, established and authorized to review and approve large charitable contributions. Prior to rejoining Lockheed Martin, he served as the Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) where he led modernization initiatives and served as the chief operating officer of the federal government's second-largest Cabinet department, with some 385,000 employees in VA medical centers, clinics, benefits offices, national cemeteries, and other facilities throughout the country. Previously, Mr. Byrne served as VA's General Counsel, leading VA's nationwide team of nearly 800 attorneys, paralegals, and staff who support VA's mission and priorities by providing sound legal expertise, representation, and, as needed, critical problem-solving skills and risk-management advice to the Secretary and other senior VA leaders.  Before arriving at VA, Mr. Byrne served as Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Lockheed Martin Corporation. He also served for several years on the board of directors for Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE) when it was a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Byrne served in the career Federal Senior Executive Service as Deputy Special Counsel with the Office of the United States Special Counsel, and as both the General Counsel and Assistant Inspector General for Investigations with the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. Soon after the invasion of Iraq in 2003, Mr. Byrne was recalled to active duty for 18 months with the U.S. Marine Corps in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Lieutenant Colonel James Byrne was assigned as the Officer-in- charge of the Marine Liaison Office at the then-National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Colonel Byrne led teams of Marines, stationed in DC-metro-area military hospitals and Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, who were responsible for supporting injured and deceased Marines, Sailors, and their families.  Mr. Byrne has over 25 years of experience in the public sector, including service as a forward deployed Marine Corps Infantry Officer and a U.S. Department of Justice international narcotics prosecutor. Mr. Byrne's professional honors include several DOJ awards and The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator's Award for Exceptional Service. He is also a recipient of the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism and several military decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal.  Mr. Byrne also currently serves as a Proxy Holder – Outside Board Director for Rancher Government Solutions, a company that delivers secure and certified open source and cloud-native software for the United States Government adopting DevSecOps across the IT landscape. His past professional engagements include director and advisory board positions on several startup companies, and service on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Data Privacy & Integrity Advisory Committee and the International Association of Privacy Professionals Board of Directors (Chairman). Jim is very active in his church and community and prioritizes mentoring veterans. He currently volunteers on the American Association of Suicidology Board of Directors, the Navy - Marine Corps Relief Society Advisory Board, Veterans Moving Forward Board of Directors, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance Board of Directors, Victor Bravo Board of Directors and the Give an Hour Executive Board.   Mr. Byrne is a Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Midshipman Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he received an engineering degree and, ultimately, held the top leadership position of Brigade Commander. Mr. Byrne later earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida, where was awarded a public service fellowship. He started his legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Malcolm J. Howard, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina.   Host: Susan Divers Susan Divers is the director of thought leadership and best practices with LRN Corporation. She brings 30+ years' accomplishments and experience in the ethics and compliance arena to LRN clients and colleagues. This expertise includes building state-of-the-art compliance programs infused with values, designing user-friendly means of engaging and informing employees, fostering an embedded culture of compliance, and sharing substantial subject matter expertise in anti-corruption, export controls, sanctions, and other key areas of compliance. Prior to joining LRN, Mrs. Divers served as AECOM's Assistant General for Global Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Under her leadership, AECOM's ethics and compliance program garnered six external awards in recognition of its effectiveness and Mrs. Divers' thought leadership in the ethics field. In 2011, Mrs. Divers received the AECOM CEO Award of Excellence, which recognized her work in advancing the company's ethics and compliance program. Before joining AECOM, she worked at SAIC and Lockheed Martin in the international compliance area. Prior to that, she was a partner with the DC office of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. She also spent four years in London and is qualified as a Solicitor to the High Court of England and Wales, practicing in the international arena with the law firms of Theodore Goddard & Co. and Herbert Smith & Co. She also served as an attorney in the Office of the Legal Advisor at the Department of State and was a member of the U.S. delegation to the UN working on the first anti-corruption multilateral treaty initiative.  Mrs. Divers is a member of the DC Bar and a graduate of Trinity College, Washington D.C. and of the National Law Center of George Washington University. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ethisphere Magazine listed her as one the “Attorneys Who Matter” in the ethics & compliance area. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of the Rutgers University Center for Ethical Behavior and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute for Practical Training from 2005-2008. She resides in Northern Virginia and is a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on ethics and compliance topics.

In this episode, we pass the mic to Jacob Delorme to discuss finding inspiration from role models in law. Jacob is an Assistant State Attorney Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit · where he manages caseload between 200 – 400 cases for various misdemeanors, conducts legal research, and drafting of legal documents necessary for case preparation, Interpreting laws, rules, and regulations in management and evaluation of cases, and Interviewing victims and witnesses and analyzing cases to determine their overall strength. He received his JD from Stetson University College of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida, where he majored in legal studies. He interned at the Southern Poverty Law Center while in law school and was a law clerk at a law firm. www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Judith Scully to discuss pursuing social justice in law school. Judith A.M. Scully has been a law professor since 1996. She joined the Stetson University College of Law in 2009 as a tenured full professor. From August 2011 until May 2017, she served as the William Reese Smith Distinguished Professor of Law for the purpose of developing public service, pro bono and professionalism programs for Stetson law students. For several years she directed the Stetson Law School Innocence Initiative. She is the founder and co-director of Stetson Law School's Social Justice Advocacy Concentration program and the Alliance for Advocacy and Philanthropy. She currently co-chairs the St. Petersburg Higher Education for Racial Equity (SPHERE) Consortium and was a founding co-chair of the Florida Law Schools' Consortium on Racial Justice from 2020-2022. She teaches courses in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Social Justice Advocacy, as well as seminars related to Race and American law and international human rights. Prior to teaching, Professor Scully managed her own law firm in the City of Chicago where she primarily represented plaintiffs in civil rights cases and defendants in criminal cases. She has served as an arbitrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County, an administrative law judge for the Cook County Commission on Human Rights and was the Deputy Director of the Board of Ethics for the City of Chicago. She has written several articles on eugenics, forced sterilization, and contraceptive abuse. Her work on reproductive rights has been presented at various international forums, including the International Women's Health and Human Rights Meeting in New Delhi, India; the 8th International Women's Health Conference in Brazil; and the United Nations World Conference on Women in Beijing. In 1990, as a member of the National Conference of Black Lawyers, Professor Scully worked with the African National Congress (ANC) to help draft the constitution for a Free and Democratic South Africa. Her suggestions for protecting women's reproductive rights were the basis of South Africa's constitutional provision guaranteeing a woman's right to reproductive choice. Her scholarship which also focuses on race and the criminal legal system has appeared in the Wisconsin International Law Journal, Columbia University Law School's race law journal, the UCLA Women's Law Journal, the Toledo Law Review, the Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties and the Encyclopedia of the United States Supreme Court. She is a passionate advocate for racial justice, women's rights and criminal legal reform. Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ Twitter: @JourneytoEsq https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Ana Lleonart a graduate of Stetson University College of Law who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Justin Bell, a graduate of Stetson University College of Law who will give his Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on his "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Darnesha Carter Foli. Darnesha Carter Foli is a board member of Diversity Access Pipeline, Inc. She has a variety of experience within commercial litigation. She has been instrumental in getting clients favorable results in matters involving product liability, trade secret misappropriation, construction, employment, healthcare, insurance, and securities law. She also has complex litigation experience, defending corporations in class actions, in multi district litigation suits (MDLs), and in multi-jurisdictional matters in both state and federal courts. Before starting her practice, Darnesha served as a senior law clerk to the Honorable Mary S. Scriven of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. There, she conducted legal research, drafted orders, managed and monitored a portion of the case docket, and assisted the Eleventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction Committee. Darnesha was the valedictorian of her class at Stetson University College of Law, the first African American woman in the school's history to achieve that honor. She was also awarded the Edward D. Foreman Most Distinguished Student Award, which recognizes one student each year for his or her passion for the legal profession, commitment to serving the family of humankind, and being the best all-around student. Darnesha has also been recognized by local organizations for her commitment to pro bono service. Education: Juris Doctor, Stetson University College of Law, summa cum laude, 2016. B.A. English Literature, Florida A&M University, summa cum laude, 2013. B.A. Psychology, Florida A&M University, summa cum laude, 2013. www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

When Greg Jenkins, Nirupa Netram, and Elinor Stutz, three colleagues and members of the Inclusion Allies Coalition, come together to discuss the importance of talking about race, they are confronted with their own diverse backgrounds, a goal to support those impacted by racism, and a central conflict between silence and open dialogue.   "It is important for us to understand that race is a very Western idea, but in the context of those parts of the world where race is an understood terminology to understand the effects of race and racism is important for us to, in the case of the IAC, help us understand people that are suffering because of the negative impacts of racism." - Greg Jenkins Greg Jenkins is an older, white, straight male of Catholic upbringing who spent 28 years in the US Army and has been a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant for the last 17 years. Nirupa Netram is an attorney and consultant of Indian descent and Hindu faith. Elinor Stutz is a Jewish woman, a best selling author, and the founder of Smooth Sale, Greg, Nirupa, and Elinor, along with Simma, are colleagues and members of the Inclusion Allies Coalition. Each of them has a different cultural background and provides their own perspective on the importance of talking about race and the value of the Inclusion Allies Coalition. Elinor shares the story of her family's experience and her own experience in corporate. They explain why it is important to have conversations about race, speak out against racism and stand together with people who are different. The Inclusion Allies Coalition provides a safe space for entry into conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a way to connect with people from all around the world.   The Inclusion Allies Coalition brought together three colleagues and friends with a variety of cultural backgrounds. They discussed the importance of having conversations about race and the value of those conversations. In this episode, you will learn the answers to the following: How does being a member of the Inclusion Allies Coalition promote diversity, equity, and inclusion? What challenges have been experienced by those who have been negatively impacted by racism? How can people become more open to learning from those who are different?   Key Topics: [00:45] Three members of the Inclusion Allies Coalition appear on this week's podcast. Each person will give you two minutes, two sentences about themselves. They will give their name, their cultural background. [03:09] “Why do you think it's important to talk about race today?”  We can't have silence now because you're going to call on us. Why is it an important conversation? Well, these are discussions that are happening globally in response to so many issues.   [04:48] Elinor Stutz was raised not to talk about being Jewish because her family were holocaust surivors. She says antisemitism is on the rise and so is racism. It's important for groups to stand together and to really speak out together.   [09:02] The Inclusion Allies Coalition brings together people from all over the world. They are  advocates for people that may be suffering, or negatively impacted by the topics that we're referring to here. Greg finds value in networking with other colleagues that are trying to do good things in their world. [11:09] Being an IAC member allows you to gain access to global practitioners who support and take action to build inclusion. Elinor shares what it means to her to meet so many people who diverse in so many ways. [19:24] When Elinor was growing up, her grammar was half English and half Yiddish. She felt weird all the time. People always told her she was weird. [22:23] Nirupa: “I was very lucky growing up. It wasn't until I moved to the US that I began to experience the negative aspects of race and racism.” She says she would walk into stores and be ignored or looked at a certain way. Nirupa believes people are fundamentally good and capable of change. [27:07] Simma ask Nirupa, “Do you think younger generations are more accepting of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or it's still the same?” Nirupa “I would like to see the future in upcoming generations, that they are more inclusive. I again believe people are well intended and capable of change.” [31:13] Nirupa: “Inclusion Allies Coalition is an important place in that we can have conversations that we don't have normally. For some folks, like maybe the ones that you're referring to in Charlottesville, that frightens them. We have to create spaces to have the conversations.” [33:35] Simma: What would you like your friends to do to show support for you? Nirupa: I think just maybe us openly talking about it, and sharing ways that they can be an ally to me. I find talking through scenarios that negatively impact us really help. [36:41] Gregory: “We need to acknowledge what has happened so that it's not glossed over". Elinor: I hope that we will become more united and this crime wave based on race and antisemitism as well as toward other groups will end. [42:17] Greg: “For your listeners there's the 4D Tool. The four DS are delay, distract, delegate and direct. Research showed that oftentimes when people see something happening, they don't know what to do. We do have to stand up, which is why we have inclusion allies.” [45:39] Simma: “Share either a movie. film or TV show, or a song that reflects what's going on today around race and differences or allyship. For each of you, I want to know, do you have any?   Guests Bio   Greg Jenkins is a dedicated and passionate leader, facilitator, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping people and teams achieve higher levels of performance.  Greg completed a successful 28+ year US Army career that ranged from overseas duties in Germany, South Korea, and combat duty in Iraq to include several stateside assignments culminating in Washington D.C.  While serving at the Pentagon, Greg teamed up with the Army's Diversity Task Force, and worked directly with the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff to help establish the Army's Diversity program, policies, and marketing.    Now spanning over three decades from military service to professional corporate consulting, Greg has trained, facilitated, mentored, and coached countless military service members, corporate employees and executive leaders of various industries including the Federal Government, US military, finance, insurance, communications, logistics and retail services.  Greg is a passionate veteran volunteer who enjoys actively mentoring and coaching business professionals, US military service members, veterans.   Social Media Links LinkedIn Twitter   Nirupa Netram is an Indian female immigrant attorney and certified diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace professional with more than two decades of experience in multiple sectors, including the corporate, nonprofit, government, and legal sectors, in the areas of DEI, human resources, program management, strategic planning, operations, compliance, and more. Nirupa earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Stetson University and her juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. She is the founder of Lotus Solutions LLC, a Florida-certified woman and minority-owned enterprise that helps local, national, and international organizations build and sustain DEI to ensure a fair and just workplace.   Elinor Stutz, CEO of Smooth Sale, delivers inspirational keynotes at conferences and authored three books: The International Best-Selling book, “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results”, and her second best-selling book is “HIRED!” The third book, The Wish: A 360 Business Development Process to Fuel Sales provides a comprehensive plan for building a global audience. Kred ranks Stutz as a Top 1% influencer; CEO World Magazine named Stutz as one of “The brightest sales minds to follow on Twitter” and she was featured on the cover of the March 2015 Sales and Service Excellence e-Magazine. Stutz' blog is distributed among corporations and entrepreneurs alike. Both Bizhumm and NowISeeIt named the Smooth Sale Blog as one of the “Top 100 Most Innovative Sales Bloggers.” Her sales seminar was filmed for Eduson.TV. Stutz consults and speaks worldwide.   Host Bio Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)   Resources: IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition)   Other episodes you'll enjoy: Black Fatigue with Mary Frances Winters Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz; Do the Anti-Racist Work How to End Racial Bias in Media with Karen Hunter and Daniel Stedman   Connect with SIMMA: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Website Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating   

In this episode, we pass the mic to Cornelius Demps to discuss joining the board. Cornelius Demps is an attorney who represents clients in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Cornelius Demps is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars for 2019 - 2022. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Cornelius Demps chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies.He attended Stetson University College of Law and graduated in 2010. Cornelius Demps passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2011. He represents clients with Appellate issues in Florida. He also represents clients with Criminal Defense: DUI / DWI, Business Litigation, and Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues. He is the current President of the George Edgecomb Bar Association, the largest African-American voluntary bar in the area which is celebrating its 40th year of service to the bar and the community. www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsq --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Abigail Dean to discuss joining the board. Abigail Dean is an Assistant State Attorney at the 13th Judicial Circuit. She obtained by Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law. Her undergraduate institution was the University of South Florida, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Her favorite hobbies are reading books, volunteering, and enjoying the company with friends and family. Fun fact: Her favorite thing to watch are 90s comedy shows. www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

In this episode, we pass the mic to Kim Lopater to discuss overcoming challenges. Kimberly is an associate in the Casualty Department where she handles matters involving Personal Injury Protection (PIP) within the Fraud/Special Investigation Practice Group. In May 2015, Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, with a double major in Political Science and International Affairs. Kimberly earned her juris doctor from Stetson University College of Law, where she gained experience handling mortgage foreclosure and bankruptcy disputes as a judicial intern at the Sixth Judicial Circuit in St. Petersburg and the United States Bankruptcy Court in Tampa, and veterans' appeals to the Department of Veterans Affairs for disability benefits at Stetson Law's Veterans Law Institute. Currently, Kimberly is an active member of the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers (HAWL) and serves as a member of HAWL's inaugural Leadership Academy. She also participates as a pro bono attorney for the Wills for Heroes program with the Hillsborough County Bar Association and for the Defending Best Interests Project with the Appellate Practice Section of the Florida Bar and the Guardian Ad Litem program. Fun fact- Kim became a monthly donor to Tampa Humane Society, Wounded Warriors, and The National Park Foundation after she graduated law school because I wanted to make sure I always had a way to support charitable causes even if I could not commit my own time to help. www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsq --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

Class Action with Katie Phang isan immersive 12 part documentary podcast series about the next generation of lawyers, heard through the voices of law students competing in mock trial tournaments around the country.​ You can listen to Class Action on iHeart, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen! Adria Kimbrough is the Student Recruiting Manager in the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Previously, Adria was a Pre-Law Advisor at Dillard University in New Orleans and served as one of the University's Mock Trial Team coaches. Professor Kimbrough is a graduate of Talledega College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.Laura Rose is an Associate Professor of Law and the Heidepriem Trial Advocacy Fellow at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law. Professor Rose is a graduate of Stetson University and Stetson University College of Law. A.J. Bellido de Luna is the Assistant Dean for Advocacy Programs and Hardy Service Professor of Law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He teaches Trial Advocacy and Arbitration and directs the law school's Advocacy Program National Team. A.J. is a graduate of University of Maryland School of Law and Johns Hopkins University.Learn more about and listen to Class Action with Katie Phang by visiting the Class Action website. You can also follow Class Action on Instagram.Class Action with Katie Phang is a production of Sound Argument and iHeartMedia. Thank you to producers Lisa Gray and Kevin Huffman for pitching this collaboration to us! Find us online at https://www.personaljxpod.comFind us on Twitter @PersonalJxPodPersonal Jurisdiction is powered and distributed with Simplecast. We use Riverside.FM to record our episodes. Our logos were designed by Lizzie L. O'Connor.Our Theme Song is Pleasant Porridge by Kevin MacLeod.Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7614-pleasant-porridgeLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

For our 45th episode and the final episode of Season 3, we speak with Adria Kimbrough, Laura Rose, and A.J. Bellido de Luna, three of the mock trial coaches who appeared on the Class Action with Katie Phang podcast. We thought it would be great to hear from Adria, Laura, and AJ to learn more about their career journeys, why they have dedicated their time to coaching mock trial teams, and the advice they have for aspiring lawyers. Adria, Laura, and A.J. help us to end Season 3 with a bang! Don't miss this special conversation with our friends from Class Action. Show Notes for Episode 45: Class Action with Katie Pfang is an immersive 12 part documentary podcast series about the next generation of lawyers, heard through the voices of law students competing in mock trial tournaments around the country.​ You can listen to Class Action on iHeart, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen!  Adria Kimbrough is the Student Recruiting Manager in the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Previously, Adria was a Pre-Law Advisor at Dillard University in New Orleans and served as one of the University's Mock Trial Team coaches. Professor Kimbrough is a graduate of Talledega College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Laura Rose is an Associate Professor of Law and the Heidepriem Trial Advocacy Fellow at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law. Professor Rose is a graduate of Stetson University and Stetson University College of Law.  A.J. Bellido de Luna is the Assistant Dean for Advocacy Programs and Hardy Service Professor of Law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He teaches Trial Advocacy and Arbitration and directs the law school's Advocacy Program National Team. A.J. is a graduate of University of Maryland School of Law and Johns Hopkins University. Learn more about and listen to Class Action with Katie Pfang by visiting the Class Action website. You can also follow Class Action on Instagram. Class Action with Katie Pfang is a production of Sound Argument and iHeartMedia. Thank you to producers Lisa Gray and Kevin Huffman for pitching this collaboration to us!  Find us online at https://www.personaljxpod.com Find us on Twitter @PersonalJxPod Personal Jurisdiction is powered and distributed with Simplecast.  We use Riverside.FM to record our episodes.  Our logos were designed by Lizzie L. O'Connor. Our Theme Song is Pleasant Porridge by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7614-pleasant-porridge License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license About Personal Jurisdiction: Join co-hosts Allison Freedman and Hallie Ritzu as we talk to a variety of people within the first 10ish years of practice to hear about their journeys to fulfilling careers and the advice they have for getting there. From government to start-ups; politics to academia; in-house to legal aid—we'll get the scoop on what it's really like to work in different areas of the law, so you can chart your own course for success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to America's leading higher education law podcast, EdUp Legal - part of the EdUp Experience Podcast Network! In today's episode, we welcome Ashley Krenelka Chase, assistant professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law. At Stetson Law, she has taught legal research and writing and advanced research and technology courses. Before becoming a professor, she was the associate director of the law library and coordinator of legal practice technology. Professor Chase shares with us how she transitioned from serving in leadership in the library at Stetson to teaching on the tenure track, a move which she considered during the pandemic so she could fulfill her desire to be able to interact more with students. Professor Chase gives us insight into articles she has written that focus on prisoners and their access to justice through the research and technology that they have available. She tells us what excites her and troubles her about the topic, and shares her suggestions for aiding prisoners in their access to justice. She tells us that there is a significant problem with access to information, a constitutional right for incarcerated individuals. She also discusses her latest book, Millennial Leadership in Law Schools: Essays in Disruption, Innovation, and the Future, which talks about the role millennials will play in shaping the future of legal education. Professor Chase shares how her students deal with the technology she has implemented in the curriculum to be more reflective of the technology used in the profession. She gives us some tips on some of the technology that is helpful to students and their future careers in the profession. Professor Chase shares her predictions for the future of legal education, and her opinion that people and places should not be reduced to rankings, as that ultimately is harmful to the Academy and the legal profession. Thank you so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for your EdUp time! Connect with your host - Patty Roberts ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow EdUp on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening!

Jessica Merker is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Scholar. The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need financial and emotional support because we provide cash scholarships, mentors, and training that help them pass the bar exam, obtain employment with competitive and powerful employers, and obtain leadership positions in professional associations. www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support

In today's episode I talk with Erika, who was a member of my group coaching program last fall, and is celebrating her 1-year sugarversary. We had such a great and open conversation about addiction! Erika was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She graduated from the University of Florida and later attended law school at Stetson University College of Law. She currently lives in Miami where she owns and operates her law practice together with her husband. Erika identifies as a food addict. After years of struggling with her weight and subscribing to the diet culture mentality, Erika became abstinent from sugar and flour on August 27, 2021. She created a network of supportive family and friends and believes firmly in the principal of: “just for today”. Erika and her husband have 2 little boys and a rescue dog named Leroy. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

In today's episode, we chat with Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH, is the Director of the Southeastern Region for the Network for Public Health Law. She is a Public Health Lawyer with executive leadership experience, focusing on health policy, legislation, and government relations. She first got her bachelors in English from Princeton University followed by a Bachelors in Microbiology at University of South Florida. She then went on to get her Juris Doctor at Stetson University College of Law during which she got her Master of Public Health at University of South Florida. She currently works as the Director for the Southeastern Region for Network for Public Health Law.Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode117Join Community Health & Wellness Discord: https://www.thephmillennial.com/joinDawn Hunter, JD, MPH on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-m-hunter/Omari on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillennial Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins All ways to support The Public Health Millennial: https://thephmillennial.com/support/ Shop at The Public Health Store: https://thephmillennial.com/shop/Support the show

Nora Riva Bergman is a business coach, Certified Practice Advisor at Atticus, and the Founder of Real Life Practice, where she helps attorneys balance their life and law practice. Nora has practiced as an employment law attorney and certified mediator and has served as a Professor at both Stetson University College of Law and the University of South Florida, teaching courses in alternative dispute resolution and negotiation. As a licensed attorney for more than 25 years, she understands the frustrations attorneys face every day and is committed to helping them change their lives for the better.  Chelsy Castro is the CEO and Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CJPC). As a lawyer-turned-psychotherapist, she's an expert in lawyer well-being who teaches individuals and organizations how to build the skills they need to achieve their goals in a healthy, productive way. Chelsy's publications and trainings focus on science-based skills and strategies for improving performance and increasing well-being in high-profit, high-pressure professions. Nora and Chelsy are Co-authors of the book 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers: Boost Wellness. Build Resilience. Yes, You Can!, which is the most recent book in Nora's 50 Lessons for Lawyers series. This book raises awareness on mental health and well-being challenges in the legal profession and equips individual lawyers with the skills needed to take action and live a happier life.  In this episode… A 2016 study from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation shows that 28% of lawyers struggle with some level of depression, and 19% demonstrate symptoms of anxiety. On top of that, a Legal Trends Report from 2018 tells us that 75% of lawyers frequently work outside of business hours, and 39% said that working long hours has affected their personal lives. Since the emergence of the pandemic, these numbers are likely higher. So what can we do, whether on an individual or institutional level, to support lawyers' mental health and well-being? Nora Riva Bergman and Chelsy Castro believe lawyers deserve to lead happy, healthy, and resilient lives. That's why they co-authored the book 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers, where they share tools and strategies to help lawyers support their health and well-being. Traditionally, the idea of lawyers' physical and mental health has been swept under the rug, but now, Nora and Chelsy believe that the legal profession is at an inflection point — and they're helping create change one small step at a time.  In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge Podcast, Elise Holtzman is joined by Nora Riva Bergman, Certified Practice Advisor at Atticus and Founder of Real Life Practice, and Chelsy Castro, Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting (CJPC). Nora and Chelsy share why they wrote 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers, their favorite lessons from the book, and strategies lawyers can use to invest in their well-being and create lasting change.

We're very excited to interview The Lifting Lawyer, Attorney Shannon Montgomery! She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida. After graduation Shannon headed directly to law school at Stetson University College of Law, in St. Petersburg Florida. It was in law school that she discovered her true passion for all things business.Shannon took her first major role as an associate attorney with a firm in West Palm Beach, Florida where she had the privilege to act as Managing Counsel for one of the largest mortgage servicing companies in the country. She has more recently spent time representing corporate clients and serving their litigation needs across the state of Florida.But what you see is not only what you get with Shannon. She is a competitive powerlifter and bodybuilder with a fierce passion for health and fitness. She is not your traditional attorney, and this is how Montgomery Law, PLLC came about. Over the last year, Shannon has had the extreme honor of helping various social media influencer's understand vendor contracts, and sponsorship agreements. She has provided insight to fitness brands and creative companies on how to ensure their brands are legally protected. Shannon had the honor of speaking at workshops in the fitness industry to help budding entrepreneurs get their businesses up and running the legal way. She even has a YouTube channel, allowing her to understand what content creation is all about.Follow her popular instagram @liftinglawyer

799: From Football Champion to Family Law , Sterling Lovelady, Sessums Black Family Law   From Football Champion to Family Law Sterling Lovelady, Sessums Black Family Law   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 799 Sterling Lovelady Sterling R. Lovelady earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2017 and his Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice in 2014 at Florida State University. While in law school, Sterling received numerous honors and recognitions including the highest-grade designation in his Trial Advocacy class in 2017 as well as being a Finalist in the 2015 Carlton Fields First-year Appellate Advocacy Competition. Additionally, Sterling received the Victor O. Wehle Award at graduation in 2017 for excellence in trial advocacy. During his tenure on Stetson's Moot Court Board, he competed in the 2015 Emory Civil Rights & Liberties Moot Court Competition, the 2016 Andrews Kurth Moot Court National Championship, and the 2016 Chicago Bar Association Moot Court Competition. Sterling also worked as a Teaching Assistant to a Research & Writing Class in 2015 and 2016. Prior to pursing his legal career, Sterling was a scholarship athlete who played as an offensive lineman with the Florida State Seminoles football team, which went on to win the 2013 BCS National championship during his tenure. Sterling originally joined Sessums Black Caballero, PA in 2016 as an intern and, after graduating law school, joined in 2017 as a paralegal while awaiting his bar exam results. Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Sterling Lovelady about practicing family law.  Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How family law helps people strategically exit their marriage. - Why it's important to separate the assets from the children in divorce proceedings. - How you absolutely need legal representation when going through a divorce. - Why you can't just settle a divorce and then work it out as time goes on. - How your family law attorney doesn't make the final decisions, you do. Connect with Sterling: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/SessumsBlackFamilyLaw LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/sessums-black-family-law   Links Mentioned: sbcf-famlaw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexa (“Lexie”) Larkin is the owner and managing attorney of Larkin Law, a law firm based out of Tampa, Florida. Lexie Larkin handles family law and estate planning matters for clients in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. For the past five years running, Lexie has received accolades for her work and professionalism in the legal field by both Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell.  Throughout her career, Lexie Larkin has been elected to serve in several leadership roles in her community, including the executive council of the family law section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Vice-President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Larkin graduated with distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a Division 1 varsity track and field athlete, and Stetson University College of Law, where she completed their honors program and received her Juris Doctor.  In this episode, we discuss: - The beginning of Alexa's family law career and her powerful, heartbreaking reason to choose to advocate for children. - Working through the high emotional toll of family law and how to spin it to benefit clients instead of hindering yourself. - Why working on your active listening skills should be an everyday task for every lawyer. - Why learning to be adaptable when working in a field like family law can better serve the people you have sworn to help. Please let me know your thoughts!  Connect with Alexa Larkin Facebook: @larkinlaw www.facebook.com/larkinlaw  Instagram Handle: @larkinlaw https://www.instagram.com/larkinlaw/?hl=en LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/larkin-law/  Connect with Cindy Watson: Wesbite: https://watsonlabourlaw.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCHOGOsk0bkijtwq8aRrtdA?view_as=subscriber  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices