Podcasts about young lawyers

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have a special guest -- Teria Thornton from AccessLex Institute -- and we are talking about law school financing, loan repayment, and what you can do to improve your credit score.   In this episode we discuss: Introduction to AccessLex and our guest, Teria Thornton The school loan landscape before 2025 Changes with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) How income-driven repayment plans are structured Does public service loan forgiveness still exist? Credit score basics Resources: AccessLex Institute (https://www.accesslex.org/) Podcast Episode 184: Handling Law School Finances (w/Lyssa Thaden of AccessLex) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-184-handling-law-school-finances-w-lyssa-thaden-of-accesslex/) Podcast Episode 294: Money Talk (w/Carrie Friedberg) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-294-money-talk-w-carrie-friedberg/) Podcast Episode 361: Student Loan Repayment (w/Derek Brainard of AccessLex Institute) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-361-student-loan-repayment-w-derek-brainard-of-accesslex-institute/) Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need A Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-383-talking-about-money-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-you-need-a-budget/) Podcast Episode 521: Smarter Borrowing: How Juno Helps Lower Student Loans (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-521-smarter-borrowing-how-juno-helps-lower-student-loans/) Podcast Episode 550: Financial Planning for Law Students and Young Lawyers (w/Alexandra Sandberg) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-550-financial-planning-for-law-students-and-young-lawyers-w-alexandra-sandberg/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-561-real-talk-about-the-law-school-loan-landscape-w-teria-thornton-from-accesslex/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

A 26-year-old private legal practitioner, Sara Araba Tettey, has reportedly died after suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana's victory over Panama on Wednesday

Host Jonathan A. Hacohen (@chosenlawyer) sits down with Yashkaran Singh, Associate Lawyer at Kormans LLP, to discuss the realities of balancing law, health, discipline, and personal growth. They talk about burnout in the legal profession, fitness transformation, building structure as a young lawyer, the Ontario real estate market, and why taking care of your health directly impacts your success.SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/kormans

In der Schweiz spricht man nicht über Geld. Duri Bonin und Nina Langner tun es trotzdem. Ausgangspunkt ist Alan Dershowitz' Text «Don't Limit Your Options by Making a Lot of Money»: Geld soll Freiheit schaffen – kann aber auch abhängig machen. Was bedeutet das für Anwältinnen und Anwälte? Und was bedeutet es besonders für die Strafverteidigung? Duri und Nina sprechen über anwaltliche Unabhängigkeit, amtliche Verteidigung, Honorare, Kanzleikosten, Berufsstolz und die Frage, warum gute Strafverteidigung nicht nur eine private Dienstleistung ist, sondern eine Voraussetzung des Rechtsstaats. Eine Folge über Geld – aber vor allem über Freiheit, Berufsethik und die Kosten guter Verteidigung.

In Episode 451 of Driving Law, Paul Doroshenko is joined by articling students Alice and Alison for a special in-car episode recorded from a vintage 1971 Chevy pickup truck. The episode explores whether British Columbia should expand photo radar and speed camera enforcement, comparing BC's current system with stricter approaches used in places like Australia and recent restrictions introduced in Alberta. They also discuss public attitudes toward speed cameras, traffic enforcement, and road safety. The conversation then shifts to life as young lawyers, including articling, courtroom experience, imposter syndrome, legal education, and the future of law in the age of artificial intelligence. Paul, Alice, and Alison discuss how AI is already changing legal practice and why human judgment, advocacy, and courtroom skills still matter. Check out the "Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You" T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and "Sit Still Jackson" at sitstilljackson.com.

Eine Verteidigung kann laut, scharf und kämpferisch wirken – und dem Beschuldigten gerade deshalb schaden. Darum geht es in dieser Folge. Die Zürcher Strafverteidiger Duri Bonin und Nina Langner besprechen Alan Dershowitz' achten Brief Don't Follow Off-the-Rack Advice. Es ist ein Gespräch über die eigentliche Kunst der Strafverteidigung: Wie findet man zur Strategie, ohne bloss einem Stil, einem Reflex oder einem Rat von der Stange zu folgen? Ausgangspunkt ist Dershowitz' unbequeme These, dass viele Ratschläge in Wahrheit „verkappte Autobiografien“ sind. Wer berät, empfiehlt oft nicht das, was passt, sondern den eigenen Weg. Duri übersetzt das sofort in die Praxis des Strafrechts: Man solle solche Ratschläge „wie eine Zeugenaussage“ behandeln. Wer spricht? Aus welcher Perspektive? Mit welchem Interesse? Und was müsste wahr sein, damit dieser Rat für mich überhaupt stimmt? Aus Dershowitz' Brief über Karriere wird so ein Gespräch über Selbsterkenntnis, Rollenpassung und die Frage, welche Haltung in der Strafverteidigung trägt. Dann wird das Gespräch konkret. Nina beschreibt, was Einvernahmen und Gerichtsverhandlungen mit beschuldigten Personen machen: Blackouts, leere Köpfe, falsche Worte, Redewendungen unter Stress, vorschnelle Antworten aus Druck. Genau dort setzt gute Verteidigung an. Duri formuliert es bewusst scharf: „Ein guter Strafverteidiger ist kein pubertärer Rebell. Sondern er ist ein rechtsstaatlicher Prüfmechanismus. Er zwingt den Staat, sauber zu arbeiten. Das ist keine Störung des Rechtsstaats. Das ist Rechtsstaat.“ Und deshalb ist die Strafakte für ihn auch nicht einfach Wahrheit, sondern „eine organisierte Perspektive“ der Staatsanwaltschaft. Und der "Staatsanwalt ist nicht automatisch der “Gute” und der Verteidiger nicht automatisch der Störenfried. Beide können rechtsstaatlich handeln. Beide können es auch nicht tun. Besonders spannend ist die Folge dort, wo sie scheinbar energische, in Wahrheit aber leere Verteidigung zerlegt. Scharfe Schreiben, aggressive Ergänzungsfragen oder böse Stimmen können nach Kampf aussehen und trotzdem strategisch wertlos sein. Oder, wie Duri formuliert: „Laut ist nicht unbedingt ein kluger Angriff. Freundlichkeit auch kein Nachgeben. Umfangreich ist nicht immer gründlich. Kurz ist nicht oberflächlich. Und nicht jeder Fehler der Gegenseite muss sofort gerügt werden." Einer der stärksten Sätze der Folge lautet: "Ein scharfes Schreiben kann schwach sein. Und ein höflicher Satz tödlich, wenn er exakt trifft.“ Am Ende verdichtet sich alles zu einem Gedanken, der weit über Dershowitz hinausgeht: Es gibt „nicht den Standard der Verteidigung, nicht den Standard des Falles, nicht den Standard der Menschen“. Gute Strafverteidigung ist massgeschneidert. Sie ist weder Pose noch Dauerangriff, sondern klar, flexibel und präzise. Sie begegnet der Staatsvertreterin respektvoll – und verschenkt zugleich „keinen Zentimeter rechtsstaatlichen Boden“. Wer sich für Strafrecht, Strafverteidigung, Einvernahmen, Gerichtsstrategie und die Frage interessiert, woran man echte Verteidigung von blossem Theater erkennt, sollte diese Folge hören. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

Der schlimmste Fehler ist oft nicht, falsch zu entscheiden – sondern gar nicht zu merken, dass man entscheiden müsste. In dieser Folge sprechen Duri Bonin und Nina Langner über Alan Dershowitz' Brief Don't Have Deathbed Regrets (Keine Reue am Sterbebett) aus Letters to a Young Lawyer. Der Titel klingt nach Lebensratgeber, führt aber mitten ins Strafrecht: Wie trifft man gute Entscheidungen, wenn man nie alle Informationen hat? Und wie verhindert man, dass man im Strafverfahren – oder im eigenen Leben – einfach mitläuft? Dershowitz provoziert mit der These, dass man am Ende nicht nur bereuen kann, zu viel gearbeitet zu haben. Man kann auch bereuen, sein berufliches Potential nicht ausgeschöpft zu haben – aus Bequemlichkeit, Angst, Unklarheit oder falschen Prioritäten. Duri und Nina lesen den Text aber nicht als Aufforderung zu blindem Ehrgeiz. Es geht nicht darum, einfach mehr zu arbeiten. Es geht darum, bewusster zu entscheiden. Für Duri Bonin als Strafverteidiger liegt darin auch der Kern guter Verteidigung: Nicht die Polizei, nicht die Staatsanwaltschaft und nicht der Gang des Verfahrens dürfen bestimmen, was geschieht. Jeder Schritt muss autonom geprüft werden. Soll der Klient aussagen? Welche Tür bleibt offen, welche wird geschlossen? Was weiss man wirklich – und was wird nur durch den Druck des Verfahrens suggeriert? Ein weiteres Thema der Folge ist Entscheidungserschöpfung. Wer den ganzen Tag in Strafverfahren, Einvernahmen, Akten, Fristen und Mandantengesprächen entscheidet, hat am Abend oft wenig Kraft für das eigene Leben. Duri und Nina sprechen deshalb über Routinen, Tagesplanung und die Frage, wie man unnötige Entscheidungen reduziert, um für die wichtigen klar zu bleiben. Auch die vielbeschworene Work-Life-Balance wird hinterfragt. Nina sagt offen: Strafverteidigung hat oft keine Balance. Haftfälle, Fristen, Verhaftungen und Hauptverhandlungen kommen nicht dann, wenn sie in den Kalender passen. Vielleicht ist Balance darum das falsche Ideal. Wichtiger ist Kurskorrektur: rechtzeitig merken, wann man in zu viele Mandate, zu wenig Schlaf, zu viel innere Härte oder zu wenig eigenes Leben hineindriftet. Dershowitz' stärkster Gedanke bleibt: Prioritäten sollen nicht einfach passieren. Sie sollen entschieden werden. Auch wenn Herkunft, Familiengeschichte, beruflicher Ehrgeiz und äussere Erwartungen durch uns hindurchwirken. Diese Folge ist ein Gespräch über Strafverteidigung als Lebensform: über Ehrgeiz, Erschöpfung, Entscheidungsdruck, Work-Life-Balance, Selbsttäuschung und die Fähigkeit, rechtzeitig zu korrigieren. Für Anwältinnen und Anwälte, junge Juristinnen und Juristen – und für alle, die sich fragen, ob sie ihr Leben wirklich selber führen oder nur im Verfahren des Alltags mittrotten. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

In dieser Folge diskutieren Duri Bonin und Nina Langner einen weiteren Brief aus Alan Dershowitz' Letters to a Young Lawyer: Don't Do What You're Best At – also: Mach nicht einfach das, worin du am besten bist. Der Gedanke irritiert zunächst. Ist das wirklich ein guter Rat? Oder nur eine provokative Umkehrung des üblichen Karriereklischees: Finde dein Talent und baue dein Leben darum herum? Können und Erfüllung sind nicht dasselbe. Man kann in etwas sehr gut sein und trotzdem merken, dass es einen auf Dauer nicht trägt. Nina unterscheidet dabei zwischen zwei Dingen: einem frühen Berufswunsch, dem man folgt, ohne zu wissen, wie der Alltag später wirklich aussieht, und einer Stärke, in die einen Umfeld, Noten, Anerkennung oder Erwartungen hineinschieben. Beides kann funktionieren. Beides kann aber auch in Enttäuschung führen. Ein wichtiger Begriff der Folge ist deshalb nicht Talent, sondern Lebendigkeit. Duri fragt Nina, wo sie sich in ihrer Arbeit wach fühlt. Nina nennt Einzelschicksale, unverständliche Entscheide und rechtliche Fragen, bei denen sie denkt: Das kann doch nicht sein. Von dort aus wird klar: Strafverteidigung passt nicht einfach deshalb, weil man juristisch gut ist. Sie passt, wenn man Reibung, Konflikt, Unvorhersehbarkeit und die ständige Auseinandersetzung mit Macht aushält. Die beiden sprechen auch über unterschiedliche juristische Rollen: Gericht, Staatsanwaltschaft, Wirtschaftskanzlei, Strafverteidigung. Dabei zeigt sich: Es ist nicht zufällig, wer wohin tendiert. Manche suchen Sicherheit, Routine und institutionelle Klarheit. Andere suchen Bewegung, Widerspruch und die offene Flanke. Strafverteidigung erscheint in diesem Gespräch nicht als besonders prestigeträchtiger Weg im finanziellen oder gesellschaftlichen Sinn, sondern als Rolle für Menschen, die den Rechtsstaat nicht nur verwalten, sondern im konkreten Verfahren verteidigen wollen. Ein zweiter grosser Block dreht sich um Prestige und Anerkennung. Duri kommt auf äussere Erfolgssymbole wie Rolls-Royce oder teurer Uhr zu sprechen und fragt, was solche Zeichen wirklich ausstrahlen: Erfolg – oder Bedürftigkeit nach Bewunderung? Von dort führt das Gespräch zu den eigenen beruflichen Entscheidungen. Nicht jedes grosse Mandat ist ein gutes Ja. Zwischen „man will mich“ und „ich nehme es an“ liegt der ganze Ernst der Selbsterkenntnis. Dann geht es um den vielleicht unbequemsten Teil des Briefes: Dershowitz sagt, Juristen sollten das Recht nicht zu sehr lieben. Nina ist zunächst irritiert und fragt, ob das als Strafverteidiger überhaupt der richtige Ausgangspunkt sei. Duri übersetzt den Gedanken in die Praxis: Recht ist von Menschen gemacht, ein Machtinstrument, ein Verfahren, ein Werkzeug – nicht etwas, vor dem man ehrfürchtig erstarren sollte. Duri denkt laut darüber nach, ob er in einer anderen Laufbahn auch Staatsanwalt hätte werden können – und warum ihm gewisse Formen der Strafverfolgung heute ein Sinnproblem bereiten würden. Am Schluss bleibt kein einfacher Karrieregrundsatz zurück. Entscheidend ist nicht die abstrakte Regel, sondern die ehrliche Prüfung: Was kann ich? Was macht mich wach? Was passt zu meinem Wesen? Was kann ich auf Dauer verantworten? Die Folge endet mit Duris Take-away für den Alltag der Strafverteidigung: Inmitten von Akten, Verfahren, Fristen, Klienten, Gerichten und Druck darf man den Blick nicht verlieren, warum man diese Arbeit macht. Wer sich immer wieder darauf zurückbesinnt, bleibt lebendig. Und vielleicht ist genau das der eigentliche Punkt des Briefes: Nicht einfach der grössten Stärke folgen, sondern eine Arbeit finden und gestalten, in der Können, Freude, Wahrhaftigkeit und innere Passung zusammenkommen. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

In dieser Folge diskutieren Duri Bonin und Nina Langner das dritte Kapitel aus Alan Dershowitz' Buch Letters to a Young Lawyer: Have a Good Enemies' List. Schon der Titel provoziert. Soll eine gute Anwältin oder ein guter Strafverteidiger wirklich eine Feindesliste haben? Oder geht es in Wahrheit um etwas anderes: um Rückgrat, innere Unabhängigkeit und die Fähigkeit, Dissens auszuhalten, ohne sich zu verkaufen? Das Gespräch startet mit einer Szene aus dem Berufsalltag: Duri erzählt von einem Staatsanwalt, der ihm zu Beginn seiner Karriere ein bereits vorbereitetes Einvernahmeprotokoll mit Fragen und ausformulierten Antworten hinlegte und erwartete, dass er es mit dem Klienten „bespreche“ und gleich lizenzieren lasse. Als er das nicht abnickte, landete Duri offenbar auf dessen „schwarzer Liste“. Diese Erinnerung führt direkt in den Kern des Kapitels: Wer im Strafverfahren nicht bloss freundlich mitläuft, macht sich nicht immer beliebt. Von dort aus wird die Diskussion grundsätzlich. Duri liest den Text als Aufforderung, nicht von allen gemocht werden zu wollen. Wer in einem kontradiktorischen Verfahren (also in einem Verfahren, das vom Widerspruch zwischen Anklage und Verteidigung lebt) nie aneckt, ist womöglich zu angepasst. Dershowitz geht aber noch einen Schritt weiter: Man soll sich die Feinde gut aussuchen. Nicht, weil Feindschaft an sich wertvoll wäre, sondern weil sie etwas über die eigene Position verrät. Genau dort setzt Nina an. Gut gewählte Feinde helfen einem, sich zu verorten. Gefährlich wird es aber dort, wo man beginnt, sich über Gegner zu definieren. Dann kippt Haltung in Trotz und Standhaftigkeit in Selbstinszenierung. Was heisst es im Strafrecht konkret, „dem Schlechten entgegenzutreten“? Nicht moralisch im Sinn von „gute“ gegen „schlechte“ Menschen, sondern rechtsstaatlich: gegen schlampige Verfahrensführung, gegen das Wegwischen von Rechten, gegen die alltägliche Versuchung, Regelverstösse der Staatsseite als blosse Ordnungsvorschriften zu verharmlosen. Duri sieht es wie folgt: Wenn man in der Aufklärung eines Delikts selber Unrecht produziert, potenziert man das Schlechte. Nina betont, dass man in der Sache hart und kompromisslos sein kann, ohne das Zwischenmenschliche zu vergiften. Duri warnt gleichzeitig davor, Zugehörigkeit, Anerkennung und Netzwerke wichtiger zu nehmen als die Interessen des Klienten. Genau dort liegt für beide die eigentliche Probe: nicht Feinde zu pflegen, sondern es auszuhalten, wichtige Leute zu enttäuschen, wenn die Sache es verlangt. Diese Folge ist mehr als eine Besprechung von Alan Dershowitz. Sie ist ein Gespräch über Strafverteidigung als Charakterfrage: über Konfliktfähigkeit, Kollegialitätsnarzissmus, Rechtsstaat, Standhaftigkeit und die Gefahr, die eigene Identität aus dem Dagegensein zu bauen. Wer als Anwältin oder Anwalt wissen will, wie man Haltung zeigt, ohne dogmatisch zu werden, findet hier Überlegungen dazu. Links zu diesem Podcast: - [Letters to a Young Lawyer](https://www.orellfuessli.ch/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1002474965?ProvID=10917736&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16626105493&gbraid=0AAAAADpVXc5v5hATGvTm-2URvCDp_pLd0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1oL4-dvjkgMVe62DBx2VrTJJEAAYASAAEgKdTPD_BwE) - Das Buch zum Podcast: [In schwierigem Gelände — Gespräche über Strafverfolgung, Strafverteidigung & Urteilsfindung](https://www.duribonin.ch/produkt/in-schwierigem-gelaende/) - Strafrechtskanzlei von [Duri Bonin und Nina Langner](https://www.duribonin.ch) Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode, Lee and financial advisor Alexandra Sandberg discuss financial planning for law school graduates and early-career attorneys. The conversation includes essential topics, including student loan repayment, budgeting, tax planning, and how to evaluate job offers by looking at total compensation, not just salary.  In this episode we discuss: The role of financial advisors Student loan repayment strategies Financial blueprint for the first decade after law school Decoding job offer packages Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need a Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-383-talking-about-money-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-you-need-a-budget/) Podcast Episode 525: Being an Adult (w/Julie Lythcott-Haims) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-525-being-an-adult-w-julie-lythcott-haims/) The Reality of Law School Debt and Planning for It (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-reality-of-law-school-debt-and-planning-for-it/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-550-financial-planning-for-law-students-and-young-lawyers-w-alexandra-sandberg/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Kann man eine gute Anwältin oder ein guter Strafverteidiger sein, ohne innerlich für den Beruf zu brennen? Oder wird man gerade dann gut, wenn man nicht kalt, sondern wach, engagiert und wirklich beteiligt arbeitet? In dieser Folge diskutieren die Strafverteidiger:in Duri Bonin und Nina Langner den zweiten Brief aus Alan Dershowitz' Buch Letters to a Young Lawyer: Live the Passion of Your Times. Im Zentrum steht die Frage: Ist Leidenschaft im Anwaltsberuf eine Stärke – oder schon ein Risiko? Duri hält dafür, dass Leidenschaft und Professionalität kein Widerspruch sind. Für ihn ist Leidenschaft der innere Motor, Professionalität die Form. Nina fragt, ob das nicht mit dem klassischen Bild des professionell-distanzierten Juristen kollidiert. Daraus entsteht ein spannendes Gespräch: Wie nah muss man an einem Fall sein, um ihn gut zu vertreten? Und wie viel Distanz braucht es, um klar zu bleiben? Duri warnt vor einer falschen Professionalität, die am Ende in Gleichgültigkeit kippt. Wenn aus Menschen nur noch Akten werden, aus Konflikten nur noch Deliktsrubriken und aus Aufmerksamkeit bloss Routine, beginnt etwas im Beruf zu sterben. Nina setzt einen anderen Akzent: Sie betont, wie wichtig Rekonstruktion, Klarheit und gesunde Grenzen sind. Fälle dürfen nicht das ganze Leben verschlingen. Ein weiteres Thema ist die Berufswahl selbst. Was bedeutet es für junge Anwältinnen und Anwälte, der eigenen Neugier zu folgen? Wählt man Fächer, Praktika und Mandate nach echtem Interesse – oder bloss nach Prestige, Karrierechancen und äusseren Erwartungen? Interessant ist auch der Blick auf den einzelnen Fall. Duri sagt sinngemäss: Fälle sind nicht einfach interessant – sie werden es durch die Art, wie man auf sie schaut. Genau dort setzt Nina kritisch an. Muss wirklich in jedem kleinen Fall gleich die grosse Frage stecken? Aus dieser Reibung entsteht die Erkenntnis: Gute Juristinnen und Juristen sehen mehr als nur die Aktennotiz. Sie prüfen Plausibilitäten, hinterfragen schnelle Etiketten und bleiben neugierig, auch wenn der Fall auf den ersten Blick gewöhnlich wirkt. Diese Podcastfolge ist mehr als eine Diskussion über Alan Dershowitz oder Letters to a Young Lawyer. Sie ist ein Gespräch über den Kern juristischer Arbeit: über Strafverteidigung, über Professionalität, über Nähe und Distanz, über Berufung und Erschöpfung – und über die Frage, wie man in einem anspruchsvollen Beruf lebendig bleibt. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

In dieser Folge lesen und diskutieren die Strafverteidiger:in Duri Bonin und Nina Langner das erste Kapitel aus Alan Dershowitz' Buch Letters to a Young Lawyer: Pick Your Heroes Carefully. Es klingt harmlos, ist es aber nicht. Dershowitz behauptet, Jurist:innen neigten dazu, grosse Namen zu verehren. Dann zeigt er, wie schnell aus Vorbildern Heilige werden (Hagiografie), bis irgendwann die Enttäuschung kommt. Duri und Nina prüfen, ob diese Heldenlogik überhaupt zur Schweiz passt. Kennen wir „Starjuristen“? Oder funktioniert Karriere hier eher über Netzwerke, Parteipolitik und freie Sitze? Der eigentliche Reiz liegt in der zweiten Schicht: Dershowitz baut eine Messlatte für Vorbilder. Keine Korruption des Systems (z. B. Bestechung), rule of law (Rechtsstaatlichkeit) und totale Ehrlichkeit. Und er fordert Misstrauen gegenüber Macht, besonders gegenüber Richter:innen: Urteile nicht ehrfürchtig schlucken, sondern prüfen (Protokoll lesen, Zitate kontrollieren). Als Beispiel nennt er sinngemäss die US-Wahl 2000 (Bush v Gore). Dann wird es unbequem: Duri und Nina legen diese Massstäbe zurück auf Dershowitz selbst. Passt der Heldentext zu einem Anwalt, der Trump im Impeachment (Amtsenthebung) verteidigt hat? Und zu einem Deal im Epstein-Komplex, bei dem Opferrechte verletzt wurden? Am Ende bleibt eine praktische Frage, die jede Verteidigung kennt: Man kann Eigenschaften bewundern, ohne Menschen zu überhöhen. Und man soll Mandate übernehmen, ohne sich selbst zum Richter zu machen. Genau dort wird das Kapitel zum Prüfstein – und auch der Schlussgedanke der Folge setzt an dieser Reibung an: Recht ist ein unvollkommener Beruf, in dem Erfolg selten ohne gewisse Abstriche an den Prinzipien möglich ist. Und vielleicht ist Dershowitz das genau so passiert. Ein Zitat, das bleibt: Der wahre Held riskiert Einfluss, statt ihn zu schützen. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

Duri Bonin und Nina Langner setzen ihr Leseprojekt zu Letters to a Young Lawyer fort. Diesmal geht es nicht um die grossen Fälle von Alan Dershowitz, sondern um die Frage, was ein „Ratschlag“ im Anwaltsberuf überhaupt wert ist. Dort setzt das Vorwort an: Dershowitz stellt ein Warnschild auf. Ratschläge können helfen – oder Schaden anrichten. Duri und Nina diskutieren, warum Ratgeberlogik im Strafverfahren fast immer scheitert („mach einfach immer X“), warum man in der Verteidigung eine eigene Stimme finden muss und weshalb Erfahrung nicht automatisch bessere Ratschläge bedeutet. Das Gespräch führt von juristischen Routinen (Textbausteine, Wiederholung, Erstarren) zur Frage, wie Rechtskultur entsteht und wo sie verloren gehen kann: beim Gericht, bei der Staatsanwaltschaft, aber auch bei der Verteidigung. Ein zentraler Gedanke aus der Einleitung: Gute Arbeit ist nicht zwingend an Erfolg gekoppelt. Du kannst hervorragend verteidigen und trotzdem verlieren. Du kannst gewinnen, obwohl du schlecht gearbeitet hast. Wer sich nur über Resultate definiert, lernt falsch. Und dann wird es wieder Strafverteidigung pur: Verfahren sind Menschenwerk mit Tagesform, Konstellationen, Dynamik. Gerade deshalb ist Verteidigung keine Ware ab Stange, sondern Massarbeit. Und gerade deshalb ist die Versuchung gross, sich hinter Textbausteinen, Routinen oder „Karriere-Ratschlägen“ zu verstecken. Ein weiterer Gedanke aus der Einleitung wirkt wie ein innerer Kompass: Dershowitz sagt sinngemäss, was seine Fälle verbindet. Nicht das Geld. Nicht der Ruhm. Sondern ein Affekt, den viele Strafverteidiger kennen: Er wird wütend, wenn jemandem Unrecht geschieht – egal ob schuldig oder unschuldig. Gemeint ist nicht „Unschuld“ als moralischer Freipass, sondern Gerechtigkeit im Verfahren: Regeln, Umgang, Fairness, saubere Urteilsfindung. Genau dort liegt auch die Antwort auf das klassische „Wie kannst du nur…?“. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

Equal Justice Works CEO Verna Williams discusses her prior experience as a law dean, her work engaging law students and young lawyers in public interest and the inspiration she draws from their passion. As the nation's largest post-graduate legal fellowship program, Equal Justice Works deploys students and lawyers to legal services organizations across the country. Since its founding in 1986, Equal Justice Works has supported more than 2,700 fellows. Subscribe to Talk Justice An LSC Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/a3ett1fzs9a1qjipaqdufa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Equal Justice Works CEO Verna Williams discusses her prior experience as a law dean, her work engaging law students and young lawyers in public interest and the inspiration she draws from their passion. As the nation's largest post-graduate legal fellowship program, Equal Justice Works deploys students and lawyers to legal services organizations across the country. Since its founding in 1986, Equal Justice Works has supported more than 2,700 fellows.

Duri Bonin legt Nina Langner ein Buch auf den Tisch: Letters to a Young Lawyer. 37 kurze Kapitel, jedes eine Frage. Keine Theorie, kein Lehrbuch, sondern eine Sammlung unbequemer Berufsfragen: Wen bewunderst du? Wen verteidigst du? Und was macht der Beruf mit dir, wenn Öffentlichkeit, Geld, Angst und Eitelkeit an dir zerren? Nina blättert. Die Kapitelüberschriften wirken wie Provokationen: „Pick Your Heroes Carefully.“ „Have a Good Enemies' List.“ „Should Good Lawyers Defend Bad People?“ Fast so, als wäre das Buch fürs Streiten geschrieben. Dazu kommt der zusätzliche Haken: Der Autor ist Alan Dershowitz. Duri erzählt Nina, wer das ist und warum genau das die Lektüre heikel – und vielleicht gerade deshalb interessant – macht: Harvard-Professor mit 28. „Devil's advocate“ als Selbstbild. Konfrontativ, medienfest, arena-tauglich. Einer, der Hassbriefe sammelt und an die Bürotür hängt, als Beweis, dass Strafverteidigung nicht nach Sympathie funktioniert, sondern nach Prinzipien und nach Konflikt. Damit Nina versteht, wie Dershowitz tickt, sprechen sie über die Fälle, die ihn berühmt (und berüchtigt) gemacht haben: - O. J. Simpson: Ein Prozess, der als Mordfall beginnt, endet als Vertrauenskrise. Die Verteidigung findet den Punkt, an dem Ermittler und Beweisführung unglaubwürdig werden. Dershowitz' Appellationsarbeit ist die Kunst, das Spiel im Spiel zu lesen. - Mike Tyson: In der Berufung wird nicht nur um Beweise gestritten, sondern um Deutungshoheit. Und genau dort wird es heikel: Wo endet legitimes Angreifen von Beweisen, und wo beginnt das Opfer-Bashing? - Harvey Weinstein: Der Fall ist so berühmt, dass viele Leute schon eine Meinung haben, bevor ein Gericht entscheidet. Wenn Dershowitz als Berater auftaucht, sehen viele das nicht als „normale Verteidigung“, sondern als Zeichen: Ein Star-Anwalt hilft einem mächtigen Mann. Dadurch werden selbst technische Fragen zu Beweisen sofort moralisch bewertet. - Donald Trump: Impeachment als Bühne für Grenzargumente. Dershowitz' Linie ist provokativ schlicht: Ein Präsident darf Handlungen setzen, die ihm politisch nützen, solange er sie als „Staatsinteresse“ rahmen kann. Das ist juristisch clever und politisch toxisch zugleich, weil es die Grenze weit verschiebt: Wenn der Massstab „er behauptet Staatsinteresse“ genügt, wird Kontrolle fast unmöglich. Der Preis dieser Argumentation ist, dass sie nicht nur den konkreten Fall betrifft, sondern das gesamte System der Checks and Balances und damit genau jene Institutionen, die Macht begrenzen sollen. - Epstein: Statt einer grossen Bundesanklage kommt 2007 eine Non-Prosecution Agreement zustande: Epstein bekennt sich auf Staatsebene schuldig, erhält eine vergleichsweise milde Haftlösung – teils sogar mit Schutzwirkung für mögliche Mitbeteiligte. Brisant ist nicht nur das Ergebnis, sondern das Verfahren. Der Fall erscheint damit als Musterbeispiel, wie ein mächtiger Beschuldigter mit einem starken Team einen Rahmen aushandeln kann, der juristisch funktioniert, gesellschaftlich aber wie eine Umgehung von Verantwortung wirkt. Am Ende steht nicht „Dershowitz ist gut“ oder „Dershowitz ist schlecht“. Sondern die Frage, ob dieses Buch als Spiegel taugt – für Handwerk, Haltung und die eigenen Reflexe. Duri und Nina machen es pragmatisch: Nina liest nächste Woche die Einleitung. Dann entscheiden sie, ob sie weiterlesen. Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören

What does it really look like to practice law today while raising young children?In this episode of IADC Speaks, Host Matt Cairns (Textron Inc.) sits down with Melissa Lin (Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP), Jay Mattappally (Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC), and Aaron Schaer (Ballard Spahr LLP) – three successful lawyers raising young kids – about the realities of practicing law while parenting.Together, they have an honest, often funny, and always relatable conversation about whether their kids know what they do, their best parenting hacks, how they divide responsibilities at home, and what challenges exist in today's profession.Their candid insights explore how each find support, success, and some semblance of balance between parenting and lawyering.

Barry Young (NZ vaccine data whistleblower) sits down with barrister Ken Nicolson, a calm, experienced lawyer who has quietly represented many vaccine-injured Kiwis.With the crucial voir dire hearing set for 11 December in Wellington District Court (deciding if Barry qualifies for full whistleblower protection under the Protected Disclosures Act), they discuss: - Crown's last-minute attempt to dump a revised “expert” report just 3 days before trial- Whether “reasonable grounds” means an ordinary worker's honest belief or a PhD epidemiologist's hindsight analysis- Good faith, retaliation, and why the Act should protect Barry, not criminalise him- The bigger stakes for free speech, democracy and public health in NZ and beyondKen confirms he'll be in court on the 11th. Barry is still unrepresented and facing a 7-year charge.Kiwis: come to Wellington District Court, 9 am, Thursday 11 December.Bring cameras, fill the pavement, show the world NZ still has rule of law.Affiliates:Dioxi Care - Chlorine Dioxide based Oral Care, Skin Care & Veterinary & Wound Care: https://frontierpharm.com/?sca_ref=9717384.brQladA5pgSnoot Spray - Chlorine Dioxide based Nasal Cleaner: https://www.snootspray.com/?sca_ref=9667634.AV2NJQvGlTWide Awake Media - Freedom T-Shirts: https://wideawake.clothing/en-nz?sca_ref=9458851.1aXfjvGDqLBuy me a coffee link: https://buymeacoffee.com/supportfreenz

Each week, the leading journalists in legal tech choose their top stories of the week to discuss with our other panelists.   This week's topics: 00:00 Introductions 03:26 From 'Who Luck' to 'Who's Here?': The TLTF Summit Continues to Excel, Even As It Expands (Selected by Bob Ambrogi) 20:36 Why "AI Essentials" Still Matter — Even for the Smartest People in the Room (Selected by Stephanie Wilkins) 21:25 Discussion on AI expectations, in-house vs. law-firm dynamics   (Related to Rhys Dipshan's TLTF Summit Takeaways story) 25:48 McDermott acknowledges 'fielding inbound interest' from outside investors as it listens to new ideas (Selected by Caroline Hill / Victor Li) 31:11 Discussion on MSOs, private equity influence, and law-firm structural changes   (Related to Rhys Dipshan's TLTF Summit Takeaways story) 51:47 Cohere is Canada's Biggest AI Hope. Why is it so American? (Selected by Julie Sobowale)

This week on Conflict Managed, we welcome back award-winning attorney Jessica Childress for her third appearance on the show. Join us as we discuss:  Leaving a toxic workplace on your own terms  Toxic vs. Illegal work environments Leaving with dignity Your multi-hyphenated identity impacts the world Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube @ 3pconflictrestoration.   Jessica Childress is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms.  Ms. Childress has practiced employment law for over eleven years, representing organizations of all sizes and individuals in employment law matters.  She is the Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, a boutique employment law firm, based in Washington, D.C.  Ms. Childress holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. Ms. Childress graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2007.  Prior to launching the Childress Firm PLLC, Ms. Childress served as an associate at two global law firms and as an attorney at the United States Department of Justice.   Ms. Childress has litigated retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, non-competition, trade secret, unfair labor practice, and whistleblower cases before various tribunals. She serves clients in general business transactions with employees and independent contractors. Ms. Childress drafts agreements such as employment agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and confidentiality agreements.  She has been the recipient of several honors, including the National Bar Association's 2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the Washington Bar Association's 2017-2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the National Bar Association's 40 under 40 Best Advocates Award, the Kim Keenan Leadership & Advocacy Award, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association's Rising Star Award, and recognition by the National Black Lawyers as one of the top 100 black attorneys. In 2022, Ms. Childress received the Women Owned Law organization's Woman Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ms. Childress has been named to the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) Rising Stars lists. In 2024, The Childress Firm PLLC was honored as a Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise by the Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council.  Ms. Childress is a 2022 graduate of the Aspen Institute's Justice and Society program. Ms. Childress serves as a contributor for Arianna Huffington's international media outlet, Thrive Global. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Essence, the Huffington Post, Success, and Entrepreneur.   https://thechildressfirm.com/ Conflict Managed is hosted by Merry Brown and produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services.  

In the first episode of Season Two, Anne Hancock Toomey sits down with Scott Becker. Becker's name is synonymous with healthcare media and can't miss industry conferences. The Becker's brand is now an empire, covering every facet of the industry. And the energetic man behind the brand is a respected healthcare lawyer whose real purpose and passion is connecting people and ideas. Anne has known Scott for years. Yet in this conversation, they cover new ground about his life's journey and ongoing aspirations. They talk about all the advice he didn't get. About his mentoring of a young Barack Obama. And even about the lesson he once learned about yelling in the office. 02:16 Building Becker's Healthcare 05:11 Family and Upbringing 08:11 Law School, Early Legal Career and Leadership 18:30 Launching the ASC Newsletter 19:56 Interviewing Fascinating Personalities 23:00 Learning from Celebrity Interactions 27:36 Developing Leaders and Building Teams 30:20 Lessons from Mistakes and Life Experiences 32:17 Staying Active and Avoiding Regrets 33:16 Characteristics of Effective Leaders 34:32 Lightning Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture this:  A young lawyer with $3,500 from a church committee and an audacious dream to fix what seemed unfixable—the fact that when development projects failed in low-income communities, they left “a hole in the ground for the next 30 years.”That lawyer was Elyse Cherry, and today she's the CEO of BlueHub Capital, having turned that modest start into a staggering $20 billion in community transformation across 42 states. But here's what makes her story remarkable: she's never forgotten that first lesson about standing “at the intersection of downtown and community.”You'll hear how BlueHub's game-changing SUN initiative has prevented nearly 1,250 foreclosures while injecting $67 million back into communities.It's Elyse Cherry on The Business of Giving.

Many young lawyers see AI as a looming threat – something that could disrupt their careers or put them at a disadvantage in an already competitive field. But Lucy Southwick challenges this mindset, arguing that AI is a competitive edge for the next generation of legal professionals. In a recent episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Grace Robbie speaks with Lucy Southwick, a recent manager within Ashurst Advance's client solutions practice. She shares how she began her journey in the innovation area simply by introducing herself to a senior colleague working in that space, discusses how rewarding it is to be at the forefront of emerging technologies and ideas, highlights the growing awareness among Australian lawyers of international work opportunities, and reflects on the valuable skills gained from working abroad. She reflects on her next chapter after four years at Ashurst, discussing how AI is transforming the daily work of junior lawyers, shares why now is the most exciting time to be starting a legal career, emphasises the importance for young lawyers to see AI not as a threat but as a competitive advantage, and addresses the fear some may feel about adopting AI – often influenced by senior lawyers' slower embrace of technological change. Southwick also outlines three practical steps to help young lawyers confidently and responsibly navigate this evolving technology, highlights the crucial role law firms and universities play in upskilling young professionals on AI and its applications, identifies common mistakes young lawyers often make with AI and offers strategies to avoid them, and shares valuable advice on how young lawyers can harness AI to gain a competitive advantage.

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is an award-winning attorney, entrepreneur, and mom of three who owns seven businesses—including her own law firm. Diana Khan, named one of the Top 40 Young Lawyers in the country, simplifies the legal side of real estate investing and shares how to structure your business to protect your assets and scale with confidence.  From LLCs to holding companies to personal trusts, she walks through what each one is and what every rental property owner needs to know to grow the right way. Whether you're buying your first rental or rapidly scaling your portfolio, this episode is packed with legal insight that could save you a lot of money (and headaches) down the line. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Diana Khan and her background [01:45] Her time management as a business owner, attorney, and mom of three children [03:13] Operating her businesses independently [07:04] Best entity set up for rental property owners [14:35] Diana's simple explanation about LLC and personal trust  [17:48] Setting up a trust [20:22] Biggest mistakes for rental property owners [24:51] The process of failure to pay rent [28:26] How do you get a rental license? [37:40] What is an umbrella policy in real estate investing? [43:59] Connect with Diana Khan Guest Links: Website: https://www.dklawmd.com/  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

In This Episode:Host Bruce sits down with family law attorney Hope Simas from Kate & Barlow to discuss:What it was like handling her first deposition and contested hearingHow new lawyers can navigate different partner expectationsThe reality of courtroom nerves, client reactions, and finding confidenceHer experience as ARC (Attorneys Representing Children) counselFavorite de-stressing methods—plus a deep dive into cooking cevicheFeatured Guest:Hope SimasFamily Law Attorney, Kate & BarlowARC Appointed Counsel (Suffolk County)Don't Miss:Tips for building early-career confidence in lawWhat it's really like to represent a child in family courtHope's reflections on rewarding custody cases and how she resets after tough daysLinks and Resources:MCLE Online PassFor questions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@mcle.org. Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandBluesky: mclenewengland.bsky.socialLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EnglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEngland

Motivated by issues such as the ongoing housing crisis and workers' rights, lawyer turned aspiring MP Hannah Thomas is looking to unseat the Prime Minister in Sydney's inner west. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with a former lawyer and the Greens candidate for the electorate of Grayndler, Hannah Thomas, about the different roles she held as a lawyer, what such varied legal experience taught her, her upbringing in Malaysia and eventual move to Australia as an international student, and how experiences with racism have helped form her views. Thomas also discusses her thoughts on the ongoing housing crisis, cost-of-living crisis, and workers' rights, how these issues impact younger Australians, the importance of having minority government in Australia, her interactions with voters in the PM's electorate, running as a young candidate, and why more young lawyers and non-lawyers can and should put their hands up for service. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Kenya Rothstein is an environmental attorney and podcast host who knows firsthand how resilience and rejection can shape a dream career. In this episode, Kenya shares her journey from navigating law school during a pandemic to launching her podcast, Thank You for Saying NO, where she reframes rejection as a powerful opportunity for growth. Join us as Kenya discusses how embracing “no” moments can lead to unexpected paths and inspire lasting success.Lawyer Side HustlesFor many lawyers, side hustles or non-traditional legal careers offer a way to explore passions beyond the courtroom, and Kenya is no exception. Alongside her work as an environmental attorney, Kenya hosts her podcast, Thank You for Saying NO, where she reframes rejection as an opportunity for growth. Her journey demonstrates how legal skills like research, storytelling, and preparation can seamlessly translate into creative projects, allowing lawyers to pursue fulfilling ventures while maintaining their professional roles.“Some of my skills as an attorney, like directly translate to podcasting. I know the answer to every question I'm going to ask already. And I know their whole story,” shares Kenya Rothstein in Episode 170 of You Are a Lawyer.Kenya's side hustle is more than just a creative outlet—it's a way to connect with others and inspire them to embrace resilience in the face of challenges. She believes lawyers are inherently creative problem-solvers, capable of using their unique skill set to pursue diverse interests and build impactful side businesses. Her story is a testament to the idea that being a lawyer doesn't mean being limited to one identity; instead, it's an opportunity to explore new avenues and redefine what success looks like in the legal field and beyond.LISTEN TO LEARNHow to reframe rejection as an opportunity for growth and resilience.Why embracing “no” moments can lead to unexpected career paths and personal success.How to balance vulnerability and professionalism in creative pursuits like podcasting.WE ALSO DISCUSSKenya's experiences as an environmental attorney and the challenges of litigation.How skills from law school translate into other areas like podcasting.The unexpected ways life can align when you follow your purpose.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)!Interact with You Are A LawyerKyla Denanyoh hosts the You Are A Lawyer podcast. Follow the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youarealawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.com

Listner Michael Goldenkranz has an idea to help serve those who are underepresented in the court of law and those going throgh the process of becoming a lawyer. 

Among the seasonal issues faced by the next generation of practitioners is a sense of having to prove oneself in the face of voluminous market change. This, on top of evergreen hurdles like competitiveness, makes for a challenging vocational environment – however, this landscape is also one ripe with opportunity. In this episode of The Protégé Podcast, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with LIV Young Lawyers president Grace Oakley about why being involved in her member association is so important to her, what she sees as the primary seasonal and evergreen issues facing younger practitioners at this point in time, whether the need to prove oneself is becoming more prominent as a mindset, and the flow-on wellness questions from such challenges. Oakley also delves into the practical steps for young lawyers to take in the face of myriad market challenges, the opportunities to be grasped as we head into the new year, and why she remains optimistic about the experience of the next generation of Australian legal practitioners. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

In honor of Veterans Day, we're excited to share our latest WAHNcast episode featuring the inspiring Dominique Dove, Government Appellate Attorney with the U.S. Army JAG Corps and a powerful advocate for veterans and affordable housing! Join us for a deep dive into her journey championing equitable military policies, including groundbreaking changes in parental leave and support for women in the armed forces. Dominique's work has impacted 400,000 soldiers, reshaping military policy and setting a powerful example of change. Beyond her role as a government appellate attorney, Dominique has been recognized by the ABA as a "Top 40 Young Lawyer on the Rise" and serves as a trusted advisor to our WAHN Network. Tune in to hear her stories of resilience, her advocacy for women veterans, and her insights on shaping policies that support both family life and housing equity. #WAHNcast #Leadership #Equity #VeteransDay #HousingAdvocate

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary Miles welcomes Doug Wood, author of "Dawn to Dusk: How to Build a Multimillion Dollar Law Practice and Then Give It Away." Doug shares his journey from facing multiple law school rejections to building a successful legal career by applying business principles. He emphasizes the importance of planning for retirement and addresses the emotional challenges lawyers face when transitioning out of practice. The episode highlights the need for self-care, proactive planning, and open communication to achieve personal and professional fulfillment in the legal field. Douglas Wood wants to light a fire under lawyers preparing for retirement! Having recently separated from a global firm after building an eight-figure practice, Doug Wood has a wealth of personal experience planning for your exit. In his new book and business, Doug will show and inspire tenured attorneys how to transition their practices, close their law firms, and prepare for a purposeful retirement. His book, From Dawn to Dusk, includes sections on building and leaving the practice, gives strategies based on business principles, and analyzes your strengths and weaknesses. Many retirement books discuss following your dreams, but you'll never get there without a plan. The most challenging parts of an attorney's life are entering and exiting the field, and nobody else with the experience Doug has is talking about it. Beyond the book, join him for speaking engagements, consulting, business development, and corporate training. Building a Successful Law Practice (00:03:40)Doug discusses using business principles and SWOT analysis to build a successful law practice. Transitioning from Law Practice to Retirement (00:05:31)Doug shares his experiences and challenges faced during his transition from practicing law. Lack of Transition Planning Among Lawyers (00:08:02)Doug discusses why many lawyers fail to plan for their transition and the importance of doing so. Benefits of Good Transition Planning (00:10:11)Doug highlights the advantages of effective transition planning for lawyers, firms, and clients. Business Principles for Young Lawyers (00:11:09)Doug advises young lawyers on essential business principles to grow their practice effectively. Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free  Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

In this clip from Episode 43 of See You in Court, Ivy Cadle, the new president of the Georgia Bar Association, offers practical advice to young lawyers: "Find something that helps you build lasting connections in your professional life. Over time, these relationships will enrich your career and make it truly fulfilling."

This Day in Legal History: Camp David AccordsOn September 11, 1978, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat reached a historic agreement at Camp David, laying the foundation for peace between Israel and Egypt. The Camp David Accords, brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, marked the first time an Arab nation had agreed to recognize Israel, a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. The accords outlined a framework for peace that included the eventual return of the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt, which had been occupied by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War, and the establishment of normalized diplomatic and economic relations.The agreement was formalized in the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty, signed in 1979. This peace treaty not only ended decades of conflict between the two nations but also set a precedent for future Arab-Israeli negotiations. The accords earned Sadat and Begin the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978, though Sadat's willingness to make peace with Israel led to his assassination in 1981 by Egyptian extremists. Despite challenges, the treaty has endured, making Egypt the first Arab country to formally make peace with Israel, reshaping geopolitics in the region and establishing the U.S. as a key mediator in Middle East peace efforts.A recent American Bar Association (ABA) survey reveals that financial stress and anxiety affect two-thirds of young lawyers, with student loan debt significantly shaping their career and life choices. The survey, conducted by the ABA's Young Lawyers Division and AccessLex Institute, found that 68% of respondents with student loans felt stressed or anxious due to their debt, while 67% of all young lawyers, regardless of loans, reported financial stress. Many respondents, particularly those owing $100,000 or more, said their debt led to feelings of depression or hopelessness. The survey also showed that student debt delays major life events like marriage and homeownership for 76% of participants. Most respondents borrowed for law school, with a median debt of $137,500. Additionally, 27% reported owing more now than at graduation due to income-based repayment plans. Despite financial challenges, 74% of young lawyers would still pursue a law degree, and 65% would attend the same law school. Public service loan forgiveness programs and Biden administration debt relief efforts have provided some support, though many obstacles remain.Financial stress and anxiety plagues two-thirds of young lawyers, ABA survey finds | ReutersThe U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a six-month stopgap funding bill proposed by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, aimed at preventing a government shutdown before the fiscal year ends on September 30. The bill faces opposition from Democrats, primarily due to a provision that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, a measure seen as politically charged ahead of the November elections. Former President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to pass this voting measure. However, some Republicans oppose the stopgap due to spending concerns, and two Republicans joined Democrats in blocking a procedural vote to advance the bill.If passed in the House, the bill faces an uphill battle in the Democrat-controlled Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the proposal as overly partisan, while the White House has indicated President Biden would veto the bill. Biden's administration is pushing for a shorter funding extension and more disaster relief funding. Additionally, Congress faces a critical January 1 deadline to address the nation's debt ceiling, risking default if no action is taken.US House set to vote on Republican-backed stopgap funding measure | ReutersThree former Memphis police officers are standing trial in federal court for their involvement in the January 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist whose brutal beating by police officers led to widespread outrage and police reform. Video footage showed five officers kicking, punching, and using pepper spray and a baton on Nichols, who died three days later in a hospital. Two of the five officers have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges, leaving three facing trial, where they could face life in prison if convicted.The incident reignited concerns about racism and police brutality in the U.S., prompting reforms in Memphis, such as disbanding the specialized police unit involved in the incident and implementing stricter traffic stop protocols. The officers also face second-degree murder charges in a separate state case, which has been postponed until after the federal trial. Nichols' family has filed a $550 million lawsuit against the city, seeking damages to push for further changes in police practices nationwide.In response to the assault, additional officers were either fired or suspended, and several fire department employees involved in the incident were also dismissed.Three Memphis police officers go on trial in death of Tyre Nichols | ReutersThe Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a civil rights complaint on behalf of University of Georgia students, alleging discrimination against individuals of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim descent. The complaint, filed with the U.S. Department of Education, claims the university violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination by institutions receiving federal funding. According to CAIR, pro-Palestinian students faced harassment following the escalation of conflict in Gaza, and the university failed to adequately address or prevent this discrimination.The University of Georgia responded by emphasizing its support for free speech and non-discrimination policies, while also maintaining that it enforces rules against policy violations. The complaint comes amid widespread protests across U.S. campuses concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which have seen instances of both antisemitic and Islamophobic rhetoric. The conflict has led to heightened tensions and a broader discussion on human rights, discrimination, and free speech in academic settings.Muslim advocacy group files civil rights complaint against University of Georgia | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Childress about how to report workplace misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Award-winning attorney Jessica Childress (https://www.linkedin.com/in/childressjessica/) is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms. Ms. Childress has practiced employment law for over eleven years, representing organizations of all sizes and individuals in employment law matters. She is the Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, a boutique employment law firm, based in Washington, D.C. Ms. Childress holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. Ms. Childress graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2007. Prior to launching the Childress Firm PLLC, Ms. Childress served as an associate at two global law firms and as an attorney at the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Childress has litigated retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, non-competition, trade secret, unfair labor practice, and whistleblower cases before various tribunals. She serves clients in general business transactions with employees and independent contractors. Ms. Childress drafts agreements such as employment agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Ms. Childress is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Ms. Childress has held leadership roles in the National Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division and the Washington Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Childress is a member of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. She has been the recipient of several honors, including the National Bar Association's 2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the Washington Bar Association's 2017-2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the National Bar Association's 40 under 40 Best Advocates Award, the Kim Keenan Leadership & Advocacy Award, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association's Rising Star Award, and recognition by the National Black Lawyers as one of the top 100 black attorneys. In 2022, Ms. Childress received the Women Owned Law organization's Woman Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ms. Childress has been named to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Only 2.5% of practicing attorneys in Washington, D.C. are selected to receive this honor. Ms. Childress is a 2022 graduate of the Aspen Institute's Justice and Society program. Ms. Childress serves as a contributor for Arianna Huffington's international media outlet, Thrive Global. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Essence, the Huffington Post, Success, and Entrepreneur. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary interviews Ivy Cadle, managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Atlanta office and president of the Georgia Bar Association. Ivy shares his unconventional journey into law, emphasizing the importance of hard work, self-awareness, and unexpected career paths. He discusses his priorities as bar president, including leadership transitions, corporate governance, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. The conversation also highlights the significance of self-care, mentoring younger attorneys, and addressing mental health challenges within the legal community. Ivy underscores the value of relationships and continuous personal and professional growth. In his law practice, Ivy advocates for property and real estate owners and helps them find solutions to complicated problems. From the outset, his approach is guided by his extensive jury trial experience. As a licensed, certified public accountant, he also understands his clients' financial metrics and the risks to their property. Ivy takes ownership of his client's legal concerns and counsels them with the heart of a teacher. By owning their legal risk, Ivy allows his clients to return to their core business sooner to do what they do best. He is also the managing shareholder for Baker Donelson's Atlanta office and the President of the Georgia Bar Association. Balancing Responsibilities (00:07:36)Ivy explains how he manages his demanding roles through hard work and self-care. The Importance of Self-Care (00:10:06)Ivy emphasizes the need for personal health and well-being amidst a busy legal career. Mentoring Young Attorneys (00:13:45)Ivy discusses his mentoring efforts and the importance of guiding younger lawyers. Advice for Young Lawyers (00:17:51)Ivy advises young attorneys to show up consistently and focus on long-term career satisfaction. Challenges Faced by Lawyers Today (00:20:05)Ivy reflects on lawyers' diverse challenges, from personal issues to economic hardships. Self-Reflection and Success Measurement (21:17)Ivy discusses the importance of assessing personal progress and finding tools for success. Challenges in Law Practice (22:23)Ivy reflects on the unique challenges of managing a law firm and working with diverse opinions. Learning from Failure (24:17)The speakers emphasize that failures often provide the most valuable lessons for growth. Impactful Legal Cases (26:10)Ivy recounts a challenging case and the lessons learned from the experience. Personal Routines for Success (28:59)Ivy shares his focus on time management and prioritization to enhance productivity. Creating Time for Family (30:51)Ivy discusses the importance of being present with family and managing work-life balance. Setting Boundaries with Technology (32:19)The speakers discuss the need to limit distractions from modern technology to enhance focus. Exciting Upcoming Projects (33:52)Ivy expresses enthusiasm for his upcoming year as president of the Georgia Bar Association. Building Relationships in Law (37:10)Ivy highlights the significance of relationships built throughout his legal career. Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free  Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

Meet Zareef Minty: South Africa's Young Lawyer, TV Presenter, & Entrepreneur Shaking Up the Industry https://zareefminty.com/ Meet Zareef Minty: South Africa's Young Lawyer, TV Presenter, & Entrepreneur Shaking Up the Industry https://zareefminty.com/ On today's episode of Diversified Game I am joined by Zareef Minty. Zareef is a young entrepreneur who has featured on Billboard's 30 under 30 list. He discusses his personal life, and experiences with women and building businesses in South Africa. Buy Courses at https://bit.ly/PrepareforyourfirsttriptoAfricaudemy Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gamediversified Introductions and Casual Conversation @ 0:00 Zareef Minty and Kellen Coleman greet each other warmly and engage in some casual conversation, discussing topics like being busy, staying productive, and the importance of a positive mindset. Zareef's Background and Accomplishments @ 1:31 Zareef provides an overview of his impressive background, including being named to the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list, appearing on a national TV leadership show in South Africa, and publishing two books - one on business tips and one on relationships. He also discusses his work as a lawyer, PR/marketing professional, and TV host. The Value of Mentorship and Humility @ 9:44 Zareef emphasizes the importance of having strong mentors, being humble, and always being willing to learn from others, regardless of their position or status. He shares how his own arrogance as a young person was humbled through life experiences. Entrepreneurship and the Startup Ecosystem in South Africa @ 12:45 Zareef discusses the entrepreneurial landscape in South Africa, noting the country's love for risk-takers and innovators. However, he highlights the need to build more confidence and a supportive ecosystem for young entrepreneurs, as well as the challenges around access to venture capital. Zareef's Media and PR Businesses @ 41:25 Zareef provides an overview of his various media and PR businesses, explaining how he has structured them as an ecosystem where the different companies can support and complement each other. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration over competition. Zareef's Plans to Enter Politics @ 50:57 Zareef reveals his intention to enter the political arena in South Africa in the next five years, with the goal of creating a new, youth-focused political party that will bring together the best and brightest minds to address the country's challenges. Reflections on Religion, Forgiveness, and Second Chances @ 1:03:59 Zareef and Kellen discuss the role of religion in South Africa, noting the humility and community-focused approach of Muslim and Jewish leaders, in contrast to some Christian pastors. They also touch on the importance of forgiveness and second chances, particularly in the political realm. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps @ 1:10:00 Zareef and Kellen discuss potential future collaborations, including exploring a business opportunity in the Middle East. They encourage viewers to engage with Zareef's online platforms and content, particularly his YouTube channel focused on generational wealth education.

In this podcast episode, Gary interviews Margeaux Thomas, a Virginia-based attorney who runs a successful business law and litigation firm. Margeaux shares her professional journey, from working at regional firms to starting her practice, driven by a desire for greater fulfillment and flexibility. She discusses her challenges, including the fear of leaving a stable job and the difficulties of building a client base. Margeaux also emphasizes the importance of diversity in the legal profession, mentorship, and effective communication. She offers valuable advice for young lawyers on finding personal and professional happiness, and the significance of aligning one's career with personal values. Over her 15+ year career as a lawyer, Margeaux has represented individuals and small businesses in complex commercial and real estate litigation and class action cases at the trial and appellate level throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Margeaux has first-chaired numerous trials for plaintiffs and defendants and obtained successful outcomes for her clients. Margeaux specializes in commercial landlord/tenant disputes, business partnership disputes, and contract disputes (franchise, partner, shareholder, non-compete, and non-solicitation, to name a few). In addition, Margeaux strives to promote diversity and inclusion through legal education and has traveled throughout the country as a faculty lecturer for Lawline, MyLawCLE, the National Business Institute, and LawPracticeCLE and has educated more than 4,000 attorneys on business litigation issues. Starting a Successful Firm (00:00:02), Margeaux shares her journey from working at regional firms to starting her successful practice. Challenges of Opening Own Firm (00:03:55) Margeaux discusses her fears and challenges when deciding to open her own firm. Mentorship and Career Building (00:09:29) Margeaux emphasizes the importance of mentorship and offers advice on how lawyers can support and guide younger attorneys. Learning to Generate Business (00:12:19) Margeaux shares her experience of learning to generate business and build her practice, offering insights and advice for young lawyers. The importance of happiness (00:15:38) Margeaux discusses the importance of determining one's definition of happiness and fulfillment in the legal profession. Challenges of owning a firm (00:16:50) Margeaux shares the challenges and misconceptions associated with owning a law firm, including the overwhelming responsibilities and the need for trust and risk tolerance. Reflection on career values (00:18:48) Gary emphasizes the importance of reflecting on career values and goals, and Margeaux discusses the significance of understanding one's career aspirations in the legal field. Challenges of being a lawyer and a business owner (00:22:24) Gary and Margeaux discuss balancing legal work with business management tasks, such as marketing, bookkeeping, and financial statements. Value of non-billable work (00:23:30) Margeaux emphasizes the value of non-billable work in legal practice and the importance of recognizing the significance of tasks beyond billable hours. Effective Communication and Negotiation (00:33:36) Insights on the importance of clear and direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and judges for effective negotiation. Developing Professional Relationships (00:36:08) : The Importance of building professional relationships with opposing counsel, uplifting others in the legal community, and mentoring. Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free  Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by award-winning attorney Jessica Childress. Join us as we discuss:

For Minisode 7, host Garrett Snedeker along with JWI Program Manager Daniel Osborne offer a live update from the 2024 Summer James Wilson Fellowship for Young Lawyers. Snedeker and Osborne discuss JWI's flagship program, the lessons on law and morality taught at the Fellowship, the broader experience for young lawyers, and how the Fellowship has grown over its eleven years.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, co-hosts Tyson Mutrux offer invaluable advice for young lawyers. Tyson shares 14 essential tips he has learned throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships, giving grace, and understanding one's worth. Even though these are rapid-fire tips, we hope that you feel encouraged and take something away that you can apply to your law firm and life today. The overarching theme in this episode, is to guide young lawyers in effectively navigating their careers and embracing the challenges of the legal profession. Listen in and be encouraged. 02:51 - Tip 1: Give Grace 03:50 - Tip 2: Build Relationships 04:57 - Tip 3: Have Difficult Discussions 05:57 - Tip 4: Make Yourself Indispensable 06:45 - Tip 5: Find Your Passion 07:42 - Tip 6: It's Okay to Start Over 08:42 - Tip 7: It's Okay to Leave the Profession 09:36 - Tip 8: Being a Lawyer Isn't Your Identity 10:27 - Tip 9: Avoid Being a Bulldog 11:22 - Tip 10: Embrace the Difficulty 12:11 - Tip 11: Let Them Doubt You 12:49 - Tip 12: Don't Give Free Advice 14:08 - Tip 13: Don't Discount Your Fees 15:37 - Tip 14: Know Your Worth Tune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. 

Our long awaited Bankers vs. Lawyers podcast episode! Wondering about the differences and similarities between traditionally "good" jobs like doctor, banker, and lawyer? Or maybe how to transition from a career in law to one in high finance? We are going to pull back the curtain and explore the business, lifestyle, and culture of "big law", while debunking the myths and misconceptions you may have from watching popular shows like "Suits", "Law and Order", and "The Good Wife". Today's episode specifically covers Corporate Law and its intersection with high finance. Our incredible guests are two of NYC's most prominent attorneys: Jake Kling of Wachtell Lipton, who specializes in Mergers & Acquisitions law, and Roshni Cariello of Davis Polk, who specializes in Capital Markets law.We get into the path to becoming an attorney, the process of applying to law school, how important "prestige" of your law school is to landing a job, compensation, hours, culture, and much much more. Bios:Jake Kling is a partner in Wachtell Lipton's Corporate Department. Jake's practice primarily focuses on mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, securities law matters, and advising companies and boards of directors on takeover defense, shareholder activism and general corporate governance matters. He has advised a broad range of public and private clients across multiple industries, including banking, financial services, healthcare and pharmaceutical, life sciences, technology, media and telecom, sports, industrial, retail, private equity and real estate.Jake received an A.B. magna cum laude in mathematical economics from Brown University, and a J.D. from Yale Law School, where he served as Projects Editor of the Yale Law Journal.  Jake also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dennis Jacobs, then Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.In 2024, Jake was named to the Forbes inaugural list of America's Top 200 Lawyers across all practice areas nationwide,  one of seven M&A lawyers included on the list.  In 2023, The American Lawyer named Jake the “Young Lawyer of the Year—Corporate”, selecting him as the top corporate lawyer in the country under the age of 40.  Jake was also named a “Dealmaker of the Year” by the New York Law Journal, was one of five M&A lawyers chosen as a Law360 MVP, was one of four M&A lawyers selected for Bloomberg Law's “They've Got Next: The 40 Under 40” awards, and was named one of the 500 Leading Dealmakers in America by Lawdragon. BTI Consulting Group selected Jake as a BTI Client Service All-Star for his commitment to exceptional client service.  Roshni Banker Cariello is a partner at Davis Polk advising corporate and financial institution clients on capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and other equity offerings, investment-grade, high-yield and convertible debt financings, private placements and liability management. Clients also turn to her for advice on general corporate, governance and securities law matters. Roshni's experience spans industries including consumer, retail, technology, renewables and industrials.In 2023, Law360 named Roshni a “Rising Star” in capital markets, and she is recognized by Chambers USA for her work with SPACs. Roshni graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Government from Dartmouth College and a JD from Columbia Law School where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a Notes Editor for Columbia Business Law Review.Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

In today's episode of "Journey to Esquire," we pass the mic to Christina Potter Bayern. Christina Potter Bayern is a bilingual attorney and founder of Potter Bayern Law, PLLC, a personal injury and business litigation firm. Combining the attributes of compassion and tenacity, she offers approachable and personalized legal representation for businesses and individuals. Christina provides legal counsel when business disputes arise, contracts are breached, and insurance companies have wrongfully denied coverage on a claim. She also focuses her practice on representing clients injured by the negligence of others and those whose insurance claims have been denied or underpaid. Prior to starting Potter Bayern Law, she worked at a multi-state law firm and practiced in both state and federal court. Christina graduated with a Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law. During law school, Christina took part in the civil advocacy clinic and interned at the Maryland Court of Appeals, the highest appellate court in Maryland. She also served as President of the Latin Law Students' Association and became Co-Editor-in-Chief for one of the law school's legal publications. Christina is admitted to practice in Florida and for the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Aside from her legal work, Christina enjoys being engaged in the community and spending time with her family. She is the President-Elect of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association, serves as Chair of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association's Young Lawyers' Division (YLD), and serves as a member of the Florida Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Fun Fact: I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Tampa Hispanic Bar Website - https://www.thba.org/ Twitter/ X - https://twitter.com/THBAOrg FB - https://www.facebook.com/tampahispanicbar IG - https://www.instagram.com/tampahispanicbar/ 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

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Meg McCormick Hoerner welcomes South Jersey attorney, Colonel Stephen Patrick. Full Episode Page: https://BridgetonBeacon.com/colonel-stephen-patrick

Colonel Steven Patrick, a retired attorney and former military officer, discusses his career in law and the changes he has witnessed over the past 58 years. He graduated from law school in 1965 and began practicing law in South Jersey. He shares his experiences in the military, including his time in Germany and his service in the National Guard. Colonel Patrick also talks about his transition to criminal defense work and his experiences in the Cumberland County courts. He reflects on his numerous trials and his approach to winning cases. A retired attorney with nearly 60 years of experience, discusses the changes he has witnessed in the practice of law. He highlights the shift from individual lawyer questioning during voir dire to the judge-led questioning system, the transition from paper discovery to electronic discovery, and the increase in paperwork and forms in the legal process. Patrick also shares his thoughts on criminal justice reform, the importance of history, and the challenges of managing the business side of law. He offers advice to young lawyers and reflects on his career. Takeaways Colonel Steven Patrick has been practicing law for 58 years and has witnessed significant changes in the legal profession. He served in the military and was stationed in Germany for three years. Colonel Patrick has been a formidable criminal defense attorney in Cumberland, Cape May, and Atlantic counties. He has handled numerous trials and has a high success rate in winning cases. Colonel Patrick has no interest in becoming a prosecutor or a judge. The practice of law has undergone significant changes over the years, including the shift from individual lawyer questioning during voir dire to judge-led questioning. The transition from paper discovery to electronic discovery has made the process more time-consuming and challenging. There has been an increase in paperwork and forms in the legal process, which can be burdensome for attorneys. Criminal justice reform, including the elimination of cash bail, has had both positive and negative impacts. The study of history can provide valuable insights and perspectives for lawyers. Managing the business side of law can be challenging, and many attorneys struggle with balancing legal expertise and business acumen. Losing cases can be a valuable learning experience for young lawyers. Colonel Patrick encourages young lawyers to focus on the key elements of a case and not get caught up in nitpicking every detail. The Colonel reflects on his career and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to help others. He acknowledges the challenges faced by women in the legal profession and the prevalence of women in government legal positions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Historical Context 07:07 Military Service and Commission 24:23 Establishing a Solo Law Practice 32:50 Trials and Winning Record 40:17 The Burden of Paperwork 50:34 Balancing Legal Expertise and Business Acumen 01:00:40 Advice for Young Lawyers

Larry Williams II shares his journey from starting his own solo law practice straight out of law school to eventually working as a criminal defense attorney for the Harris County Public Defender's Office in Houston. Throughout the episode, Larry discusses the importance of mentorship, the value of networking, and the versatility of a law degree, encouraging young lawyers and law students to keep pushing forward and believe in their abilities to succeed in the legal field. Join us as Larry provides insights and advice for those navigating the early years of their legal careers.Lawyer Side HustlesLarry's journey from solo practice to working for the Public Defender's Office in Houston showcases the potential for lawyers to pursue side businesses or ventures alongside their legal careers. By leveraging their problem-solving and analytical skills, lawyers can excel in entrepreneurial endeavors. Larry's advice to young lawyers and law students to "keep pushing" resonates with the idea of maintaining determination and resilience when exploring side hustles. This mindset can empower lawyers to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in both legal practice and side businesses.“Know your worth, know your value, respect yourself, but also do the work,” shares Larry Williams II in Episode 137 of You Are a Lawyer.In this episode, Larry emphasized the importance of being open to various opportunities with a law degree. He mentioned how a law degree provides flexibility and can open doors to different career paths beyond practicing law.LISTEN TO LEARNThe importance of mentorship in the legal field and how it can help young lawyers navigate their careers effectively.The significance of being prepared and willing to put in the work to succeed in the legal profession.Advice on not boxing oneself in with a law degree and exploring diverse career paths beyond traditional legal roles.WE ALSO DISCUSSLarry's journey from law school to practicing criminal defense and eventually joining the Public Defender's Office in Houston.The challenges and rewards of running a solo law practice, including the need for effective time management and business acumen.Insights on balancing work-life responsibilities and adapting to changes in personal circumstances while pursuing a legal career.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)!Interact with You Are A LawyerKyla Denanyoh hosts the You Are A Lawyer podcast. Follow the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youarealawyerWebsite: https://www.youarealawyer.com

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, five Spivey consultants discuss their experiences as first-generation college students, law students, and lawyers, with a particular focus on passing along advice and knowledge that they wish they had known. The episode includes Sir Williams, Derek Meeker, Sam Kwak, Peter Cramer, and Rob Cacace, who, among their numerous other accomplishments, have served as law school admissions officers at Stanford, UChicago, Penn, Northwestern, Georgetown, WashU, Indiana University, and the University of Wisconsin. They have also clerked for federal judges, worked for biglaw firms, led law school career services offices, created pipeline programs, taught law school classes, and published legal writing textbooks. You can read their bios here. You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠. You can read a full transcript of this episode here.

The state and federal bench has transformed in recent years, with more textualist/originalist judges appointed or elected. These changes are influencing how advocates should prepare to make winning arguments. A panel of jurists and leading litigators will offer their best advice to young advocates in making successful oral arguments and incorporating originalism and textualism into their briefs. They will offer their perspectives on how litigation tactics might change, if at all, at the appellate or trial court levels. They will also discuss why litigators play such a key role in encouraging textualist and originalist decisions.Featuring:Whitney Hermandorfer, Director of Strategic Litigation Unit and Assistant Solicitor General, Office of the Tennessee Attorney GeneralHon. Bobby Long, Judge, 1st District Court of Appeal, FloridaHon. Jay Mitchell, Associate Justice, Alabama Supreme CourtEd Wenger, Partner, Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak PLLCModerator: Hon. Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

This episode is dedicated to my young lawyers. Trial lawyering is literally one of the biggest mindfucks that could ever happen to a human being.  That means that you NEED to have your own back, and give yourself grace and compassion. Tune in to find out my top three advice for YOU as a young lawyer that if you use to shape your career, one, unlike Joe, you'll get to skip the never-ending search for the “formula”, and two, you will never have to worry about winning again. Xo, Sari   Mentions: Randi McGinn Quote: "You have to have your own back and talk nicely to yourself, because you're going to have a lot of bosses that are not going to talk nicely to you. You're going to have a lot of opposing counsel that's not going to talk nicely to you. You're going to have a lot of judges that are going to dress you down in front of the fucking jury. You've got to be the one person in your world that has your own back, that tells yourself, 'I could have done that differently, I did miss that, but I'm still a worthwhile person and I'm going to get this and I'm going to learn it.' Because what you're going through right now is already fucking hard. Don't make it harder by being your worst enemy."   * * * * FREE H2H TRAINING * * * *  THREE POWERFUL STRATEGIES TO HELP READ A JUROR'S MIND Understand what the jury is thinking, so you can gain the confidence to trust them - and yourself - in the courtroom. Get the training here:  sariswears.com/jury    Can't get enough of me? Connect with me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saridelamotte/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SariSwears Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@saridelamotte  

This week, we unravel the unseen challenges young lawyers encounter as they're just starting out and underscore the necessity of grasping the business side of law, regardless of where your legal career takes you - be it in the corporate realm, a law firm, or government service.We also uncover the integral elements for crafting a successful legal career. We touch on critical aspects such as identifying your inherent abilities, proactive planning for your future, and the influential role of mentorship. We further share insights on discovering contentment in your legal career, comparing the lives of public defenders and corporate lawyers, the wisdom of living below your income, and setting realistic monthly income goals. This enlightening conversation promises to guide you in carving your own path in the legal field, leading to a fulfilling and successful career.Connect with Kelly on Instagram @KellyesqU or visiting her website at kellysturmthal.com