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I Am The Law Episode 74: Energizing Indian Country: The Legal Side of Economic Development w/ Kyle McEntee and Pilar Thomas

Pilar Thomas, a partner at a large firm, specializes in tribal energy and economic development. With a background in finance that took her across the United States, she returned home for law...
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25:06
February 5th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 73: Navigating Chaos: Triumphs and Trials of a Public Defender w/ Katya Valasek and Matt Skinner

Matt Skinner is a public defender with passion. Criminal defense is high-stakes, sometimes chaotic work that can be extremely difficult, but Matt navigates the courts, clients, and his career with genuine sincerity...
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31:58
January 29th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 72: A Young Associate's Story: Navigating the Transition from Law School to Lawyer w/ Katya Valasek and Allan Carlsen

Allan Carlsen is fresh out of law school and just over a year into practice as a patent litigator at an elite boutique law firm. Unlike our typical episodes, the conversation with...
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29:48
January 22nd, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 71: From Biglaw to Bold Venture: Building a Successful Law Firm After an Ugly Exit w/ Katya Valasek and Karl Seelbach

Big firm. Big salary. Newly-minted partner. Karl Seelbach had made it before his attempt to leave with two of the firm's clients didn't go as planned. Karl recounts how that happened and...
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32:17
January 16th, 2024

I Am The Law Episode 70: Adapting in Adversity: Tech Product Lawyering While Blind w/ Katya Valasek and Jack Chen

Jack Chen, an associate general counsel at Meta (formerly Facebook), is a product lawyer. With his focus on online advertising, Jack uses a holistic understanding of Meta's ad business, product roadmaps, and...
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31:17
December 18th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 69: Beyond the Billboards: Personal Injury Law, Defensor de Justicia w/ Katya Valasek and Anderson Franco

Anderson Franco is a personal injury lawyer for his monolingual Spanish-speaking community, helping them understand their rights when they get hurt and how to access the legal system, even if they're undocumented...
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25:52
December 11th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 68: Outside In-House Counsel: Small Business Lawyer w/ Katya Valasek and Philip Selio

Philip Selio, a solo practitioner, helps small businesses and entrepreneurs with their corporate law needs. He discusses managing all aspects of a solo shop -- and how it helps him better serve...
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21:07
December 4th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 67: Inside the Legal Arena: Trial Strategy, Transparency, and Transformation w/ Kyle McEntee and Rob Alexander

Rob Alexander charted a challenging path from short-term contract work to his own law firm. Episode 49 chronicled his time on the doc review circuit, with his now-partner Kimber Russell. Now, they've...
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34:28
November 27th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 66: Safeguarding Innocence: A Glimpse into the World of a Child Abuse Prosecutor w/ Katya Valasek and Heather Stephenson

Heather Stephenson, a deputy district attorney, prosecutes crimes against children. The conversation delves into the intricacies of the prosecution process. She contrasts the misdemeanor unit's handoffs between lawyers at different stages of...
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25:50
November 20th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 65: More Than Law: Defending Personal Injury and Work-Life Balance w/ Kyle McEntee and Liana Nobile

Liana Nobile, a trial attorney specializing in insurance defense litigation, predominantly handles personal injury lawsuits stemming from one major client's everyday business operations. Her ability to balance professional excellence with a healthy...
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25:39
November 6th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 64: Inside the Deal Room: Unpacking M&A, VC Financing, and Work-Life Balance w/ Katya Valasek and Eric Lauria-Banta

Eric Lauria-Banta is a corporate transactional lawyer at the satellite office of a global law firm. As a senior associate, he wears multiple hats as he leads intricate M&A deals, taking on...
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31:06
October 30th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 63: Adapting to Change in Local Government: A Legal Perspective w/ Kyle McEntee and Jason Hernandez

Jason Hernandez is a local government lawyer for a consolidated city and county government. He shares his journey from being a non-traditional law student to a public defender and, later, a key...
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23:44
October 23rd, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 62: Early Career Clarity: From Immigration to Financial Litigation w/ Kyle McEntee and Nathania Reyes

Nathania Reyes litigates commercial disputes on behalf of financial services organizations like banks. Nathania recounts her journey from uncertain law student to finding her place in civil litigation. She describes her diverse...
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27:14
October 2nd, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 61: Elevating Businesses to New Highs: Corporate Cannabis Practice w/ Kyle McEntee and Mia Getlin

Mia Getlin specializes in the state-legal cannabis industry in Oregon and Washington. She shares insights into the challenges and complexities of navigating the highly-regulated cannabis sector, emphasizing the importance of trust-building with...
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31:12
September 25th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 60: Behind the Scenes of Whistleblower Litigation w/ Katya Valasek and David Lieberman

David Lieberman represents whistleblowers who provide information to the federal government about their employer's fraud against the government. He discusses workings of whistleblower cases under the False Claims Act, a Civil War...
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28:24
September 18th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 59: Decoding Commercial Law at a Tech Giant w/ Katya Valasek and Pia Biswas

Pia Biswas is a commercial lawyer at Microsoft. The company's legal department, her business unit's needs, and Pia's daily work reflect the complexity you'd expect from a huge company with diverse product...
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23:31
September 11th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 58: Family Matters: Dollars, Decisions, and Dealing with Divorce w/ Katya Valasek and Whitney Lallas

Whitney Lallas is a family law attorney in Maine. She shares her journey into family law, influenced by her interest in psychology and math. The emotional and financial aspects of her work...
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28:32
September 4th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 57: Death and Taxes: Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Clients w/ Kyle McEntee and Linsey Gleason

Linsey Gleason talks about her estate planning practice at a large firm. Her role involves helping clients determine their beneficiaries, trustees, and how to distribute their assets after death. She navigates emotionally...
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28:57
August 28th, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 56: Immigration Battles: Human Trafficking Beyond Borders w/ Kimber Russell and Angela Alvarado

Angela Alvarado, a career-changer, discusses her role as an immigration lawyer with a legal aid organization in south Texas. She sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by victims of human...
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27:55
August 21st, 2023

I Am The Law Episode 55: Inside the Burrito with a Seasoned Franchise Attorney w/ Derek Tokaz and Ryan Evans

Ryan Evans discusses his work as an in-house franchise and general business lawyer for Qdoba. He discusses his experience on both sides of the franchise relationship. He worked first as a lawyer...
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27:16
June 5th, 2023

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