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I Am The Law Episode 32: Helping Injured Workers Fight Insurance Companies w/ Derek Tokaz and Royce Bicklein

Royce Bicklein discusses his firm's practice and what's involved in proving where an injury occurred and what's to blame for the extent of an injury. Unlike almost every other state, Texas employers...
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22:04
February 7th, 2016

I Am The Law Episode 31: Business Litigation and Transactions for Commercial Lenders w/ Kimber Russell and Andy Park

Andy Park discusses his work as a junior associate for a mid-size business law firm. He tells us about his involvement in negotiating and originating loans, litigating and settling loan defaults, and...
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15:23
December 14th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 30: In-House Counsel: Where Prioritization Outweighs Perfection w/ Debby Merritt and Jessica Morgan

Jessica Morgan discusses her areas of responsibility as vice president of Legal for Boulder Brands, a public company that owns a variety of food manufacturers. Jessica oversees a team of regulatory experts...
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21:34
November 23rd, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 29: Public Finance in New York City Biglaw w/ Kyle McEntee and Joan Kerecz

Joan Kerecz discusses the various roles she’s played in helping public entities pay for, among other public projects, school and road expansions. Joan also talks to us about the on-campus interview climate...
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18:41
November 9th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 28: Helping Low-Income Individuals Fight the IRS w/ Derek Tokaz and Alexis Farmer

Alexis Farmer is a tax lawyer for low-income individuals at a pro bono legal services clinic and frequently finds herself talking to the IRS on behalf of her clients. Often her clients...
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27:37
October 26th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 27: Staying Afloat to Pursue a Passion in Environmental Advocacy w/ Kimber Russell and Justin Bloom

Justin Bloom went to law school to right environmental wrongs via the law. In this episode, he talks about his range of experiences. While his first job was defending environmental takings cases...
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24:42
October 19th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 26: Defending Management in Employment Litigation w/ Aaron Taylor and Matt Parker

Matt Parker represents management in employment disputes. While he rarely finds himself in court, he often participates in adversarial proceedings like arbitration and administration hearings. In this episode, we'll hear about how...
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23:49
October 13th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 25: Federal Pro Se Clerk: Helping Judges Dispose of Cases w/ Kimber Russell and Vail Gardner

Vail Gardner served the Middle District of North Carolina for six years as a law clerk. In this episode, she describes the various types of federal law clerks, including each position's pros...
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20:15
October 5th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 24: Relieving Drowning Individuals with a Fresh Start Through Bankruptcy w/ Derek Tokaz and Cristina Perez Hesano

Cristina Perez Hesano helps individuals struggling with debt to file for bankruptcy. In this episode, she he takes us through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy from prep to discharge, and why she decided...
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28:04
August 17th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 23: Helping Families Plan Their Legacy with Trusts and Estates w/ Debby Merritt and Deacon Haymond

Deacon Haymond discusses his small and growing law firm that specializes in trusts and estates. Deacon talks us through his fees, how he finds clients, and what happens when he's too nice...
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34:08
August 3rd, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 22: Leaving the Law: What Drove One Lawyer to a High School Classroom w/ Kimber Russell and Jaye Lindsay

Jaye Lindsay decided after 3.5 years that he’d had enough. His first job out of law school wasn't glamorous, but the steady pay and hands-on litigation experience made up for a lack...
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30:25
July 27th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 21: Video Game Law: Starting a Solo Practice with Niche Clients w/ Derek Tokaz and Ryan Morrison

Ryan Morrison created a firm centered on helping video game developers. His work greatly varies depending on what his clients need, but often involves intellectual property and contracts. In this episode, Ryan...
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24:26
July 19th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 20: Emerging Law Around LGBTQA+ Issues w/ Debby Merritt and Meaghan Hearne

Meaghan Hearne is involved in a variety of general practice areas, from civil litigation and criminal defense to divorces and child custody. However, much of her work revolves around LGBTQA+ clients and...
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27:49
July 13th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 19: Full-Spectrum Counsel to Warfighters in the U.S. Military w/ Debby Merritt and Megan Mallone

Each of the five U.S. military branches has a large legal staff that handles civil litigation, criminal prosecution and defense, and more. With worldwide jurisdiction, the military justice system operates alongside our...
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23:06
July 6th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 18: Economic Development in St. Louis w/ Kimber Russell and Laura Hughes

Laura Hughes is a project manager who is acutely aware of the fact that time is money. She immediately went to work for a public-private partnership after law school at the Gateway...
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18:12
June 29th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 17: A Closer Look at Insurance Defense Litigation w/ Kimber Russell and Meghann Joyce

Meghann Joyce is an insurance defense litigator. While she's hired and paid by insurance companies, her clients are the insured defending, among other claims, professional liability and employment suits. Despite being a...
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28:19
June 21st, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 16: Prosecuting Federal Drug Laws w/ Debby Merritt and Mike Hunter

Mike Hunter is an Assistant U.S. Attorney. In this episode, he details his role in the criminal justice system. From Fourth Amendment advice for federal agents making a bust to deciding which...
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32:48
June 8th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 15: Excelling at a Large Corporate Healthcare Firm w/ Derek Tokaz and Holly Carnell

Holly Carnell, a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, describes her challenge of getting a biglaw job after graduating from a regional law school. She spends a lot of time helping healthcare providers...
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25:58
June 1st, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 14: Criminal Pleas, Fees, and Justice w/ Aaron Taylor and Jessica Burke

Jessica Burke details her role in the criminal justice system as a criminal defense lawyer. From her approach to plea bargaining to her philosophy on fee arrangements, her choices underscore the importance...
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21:26
May 18th, 2015

I Am The Law Episode 13: Consumer Protection: Suing Debt Collectors w/ Debby Merritt and Pete Barry

Pete Barry is a consumer rights lawyer who sues debt collectors who harass or discriminate against consumers. Pete describes important criteria for taking a client, what's at the core of every lawsuit...
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24:56
May 11th, 2015

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