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I Am The Law Episode 97: Partners Against the Grain: Lawyers Suing Lawyers w/ Katya Valasek and Ronnie Richter and Eric Bland

Taking on high-profile cases is never easy, especially when you're suing fellow lawyers for legal malpractice. Ronnie Richter and Eric Bland have found success not in spite of their differences, but because...
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47:22
September 16th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 96: Courtroom Theater: Early-Career Complex Litigation at a Large Firm w/ Katya Valasek and Bola Adeniran

Bola Adeniran is a theater kid turned mid-level associate at a large Dallas law firm. She practices complex litigation and it's a more natural progression than you might expect. Bola discusses what...
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34:19
September 9th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 95: Plusses and Minuses: Navigating HR with a Legal Mind w/ Kyle McEntee

Seret Gonzalez is in human resources with a startup after years of practicing law and legal recruiting. Her legal background has proven helpful in HR, even if it's not required to fulfill...
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27:39
August 19th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 94: Corporate Restructuring: Dealmaking and Litigation to Avoid Financial Collapse w/ Katya Valasek and Kiran Vakamudi

Kiran Vakamudi is a senior associate at an elite law firm who specializes in corporate restructuring for companies in financial trouble. When a company can't repay debts and files for bankruptcy, some...
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27:43
August 12th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 93: Labor Relations: Before, During, and After Collective Bargaining Through Unions w/ Katya Valasek and Joe Richardson

Joe Richardson is a labor law lawyer with union clients, a seemingly significant pivot from his military service and defense contracting after college. He discusses his motivations for leaving the defense sector...
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37:59
August 5th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 92: Legal Discipline: The Nicest Lawyer You Don't Want to Know w/ Katya Valasek

As Chief Disciplinary Counsel at the U.S. Virgin Islands Supreme Court, Tanisha Bailey-Roka protects legal consumers and the rule of law. She details her multifaceted role in investigating, evaluating, prosecuting, and adjudicating...
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28:32
July 29th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 91: Fired to Founder: Building and Running a Mega Plaintiff Personal Injury Firm w/ Katya Valasek

After being abruptly fired from his first lawyer job, Mike Morse quickly pivoted to start his own solo practice focused exclusively on personal injury cases. He doesn’t practice much law these days...
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28:14
July 15th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 90: Ahead of the Curve: Influencing Legislation in a Dynamic Political Landscape w/ Kyle McEntee and Jeremy Pisca

Jeremy Pisca is a state lobbyist working out of a law firm in a rural state capital. He discusses the personal and professional angles of relationship development, an especially difficult task in...
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34:11
July 8th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 89: Capital Markets: Practicing U.S. Law in London w/ Kyle McEntee and Andrea Tompkins

Andrea Tompkins is a capital markets partner at a global law firm based in London. She started her career at a Magic Circle firm (she'll explain that) after earning her J.D. in...
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35:39
June 17th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 88: From Lab to Law: Protecting and Commercializing Research w/ Katya Valasek and Jenifer Slinskey

Jenifer Slinskey manages the University of Pittsburgh's patent portfolio, a role that bridges the gap between academic research and industry commercialization. While this job does not require a law license, her STEM...
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26:20
June 10th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 87: DC Lobbying: The Realities Behind the Headlines w/ Kyle McEntee and Ludmilla Kasulke

Ludmilla Kasulke, a seasoned lawyer-lobbyist based in Washington, D.C., amplifies the voices of her clients. Her world is one of competing interests, strategic relationships, legal intricacies, and raw politics. She aims to...
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37:41
June 3rd, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 86: The Appeal of Appellate Law: Oral Advocacy, Puzzles, and Knowing When to Quit w/ Katya Valasek and Raffi Melkonian

Many people enter law school or practice with one ambition, only to find it's not quite what they envisioned. For Raffi Melkonian, his initial fascination with corporate law faded quickly while he...
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34:50
May 27th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 85: From Youthful Missteps to Elderly Client Service: Building an Unexpected Practice w/ Katya Valasek and Asha Paulose

Sometimes it's a tough transition to law school - so tough you fail out. But what comes next depends on a willingness to reflect and seek support. In this episode, Asha Paulose...
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29:11
May 20th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 84: Legal Engineering: Automating Privacy Policies Across States and Nations w/ Kyle McEntee and Donata Stroink-Skillrud

As a legal engineer at a legal technology company, Donata Stroink-Skillrud uses her knowledge and skills as a lawyer to scale privacy policies -- an essential element of any company's website. She...
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30:52
May 13th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 83: Navigating the Waters of Economic Growth in Indian Country w/ Katya Valasek and Veronique Richardson

Veronique Richardson, a partner specializing in water rights and economic development at a small firm, serves tribal entities and tribal members exclusively. According to Veronique, "water is life." Not only is it...
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25:24
May 6th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 82: Holistic Community Care: Legal Services for Low-Income, HIV/AIDS-Affected Individuals w/ Kyle McEntee and JR Thomas

JR Thomas, a client attorney at a community services nonprofit, Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO), that provides multifaceted services to individuals living with HIV and AIDS. Beyond healthcare and social work, BAO provides...
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20:52
April 29th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 81: From Disillusioned to Dedication: Balancing Empathy, Reality, and the Law in Divorce Litigation w/ Katya Valasek

Jenn Russoniello is a family lawyer who started as a social worker disappointed in the system. Jenn highlights the emotional and practical challenges of divorce litigation, which often intertwine personal and legal...
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31:03
April 22nd, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 80: Advocating for the Vulnerable: The Frontlines of Access to Justice w/ Kyle McEntee and Hannah Wagner

People need legal representation, regardless of financial means. Non-profits throughout the country, often called legal aid, play a crucial role in offering civil representation to individuals who lack the means to hire...
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31:58
April 1st, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 79: I Judge The Law: Serving Justice from the Bench w/ Kyle McEntee and Judge Elizabeth Rohl

When the opportunity arises, seize it. That's one lesson from Judge Elizabeth Rohl, a trial court judge in a one-judge county who knew it was now or never when the position opened...
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33:24
March 25th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 78: Shaping Policy, Making Decisions: The Legal Affairs of Harris County w/ Kyle McEntee and Christian Menefee

Christian Menefee was elected as Harris County Attorney in 2020 at 32, the youngest ever and the first African-American in this role. Harris County, home of Houston, is such a large county...
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40:23
March 18th, 2024

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