Lst's I Am The Law

Johanna Barde is a lawyer for the Tennessee Department of Health. In her capacity as assistant general counsel, Johanna creates public health policy—researching and writing rules of conduct—and prosecutes medical professionals during administrative hearings before state health boards. For a medical professional, her property right (a license) is at stake during these hearings. When the government tries to take that right away, she's afforded due process. At the hearing, just like at a trial, Johanna must litigate the facts and the law to persuade the decision-maker of her case. She subpoenas and interviews witnesses, makes opening and closing statements, argues rules of evidence and procedure, and ultimately wins or loses. The work can be repetitive, Johanna admits, but her colleagues and her desire to protect public health keep her motivated. Johanna is a graduate of Vanderbilt Law School.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Lea

Greg Aycock shares how he transitioned from representing defendants to representing plaintiffs. He left his insurance defense practice on a leap of faith and discusses the struggles of being your own boss and getting a firm off the ground. Until Greg gets his medical malpractice practice off the ground, he pays the rent with divorces and child custody work. For either practice, Greg spends considerable time explaining the legal process and law to clients, while keeping them under control so that he can present their best case possible. Greg is a graduate of Washington University School of Law.This episode is hosted by Mike Spivey. Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Utah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Blueprint

Nat Croumer is the discovery attorney administrative manager for the WilmerHale DiscoverySolutions team. In this role, he oversees coaching and career development, hiring, personnel matters, budgeting and finance, and marketing of the group. Nat discusses how electronic document discovery is essential to modern civil litigation. Nat is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah Law

Rachel Spears is the executive director of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBP-ATL) that organizes local volunteer lawyers to meet the non-litigation needs of nonprofit clients. She shares how organizations like PBP-ATL are rare and small but keep nonprofits within the law by leveraging the generosity of members of the legal profession. Not only does Rachel need vast legal knowledge to see what her clients don't, but she also needs to manage her board of directors and staff, develop a budget, do the books, fundraise, and more. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law.This episode is hosted by Mike Spivey. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawAccess LawHub today!Utah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Blueprint

Manuel Escobar discusses his experience representing people as an immigration lawyer. In this episode, Manuel addresses some key questions pertinent to immigration law. What options are available to those seeking relief from deportation? How does an immigration lawyer prepare for hearings? What challenges do immigration lawyers face, and which strategies can help mitigate stress from work? Manuel is a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Utah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor Law

Michael Morguess discusses his new appellate practice where he frequently seeks writs of mandamus—an order to a government agency or official to behave in accordance with the law—for clients terminated by government agencies. With jobs and livelihoods on the line, Michael faces a lot of pressure running his own firm, but the intellectual challenge and thrill of victory buoy his non-traditional litigation practice. Michael is a graduate of Western State University College of Law,This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah Law

Barbara Stewart is a real estate lawyer. Barbara started her career as in-house counsel for a large communications company before venturing into real estate law. Today, she spends her time drafting real estate transaction documents to help clients purchase and sell residential homes. Barbara outlines several common trappings that face real estate lawyers. If her sky-high malpractice insurance is any measure, it's among the riskier practice areas around. Barbara is a graduate of University of Texas School of Law.This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Blueprint

Laurie Landsittel gives us valuable insight into the day-to-day duties of public defenders. Laurie shares some of her personal experiences, such as her biggest challenges representing defendants who committed serious crimes, as well as the time when she helped a teenage girl get out of jail and back on her feet. Laurie is a graduate of the University of Georgia Law.This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah Law

Carlos Rosario is a patent lawyer who has twice switched law firms in Silicon Valley to strike his ideal balance between patent prosecution and patent litigation. Today, Carlos works for one of the largest intellectual property (IP) firms in the world. This interview illustrates the IP world to listeners generally—including whether certain IP lawyers need special credentials—before diving into the particulars of day-to-day practice. Carlos is a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law.This episode is hosted by Mike Spivey. Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Utah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Blueprint

Tricia Dennis has been a personal injury lawyer for almost 30 years. From dealing with sexist opponents to corralling tough clients, Tricia reveals several challenges she's faced in her career. She walks us through a plaintiff lawyer’s perspective on client intake, negotiations, and settlement. By the end of this episode, listeners understand that, more than anything, Tricia is a small business owner who helps her clients navigate an insurance maze. Tricia is a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Law.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt. Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Learn more about BlueprintLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor Law

Gabriel Cheong is the owner of a small family law firm. In this episode, Gabriel explains how his use of technology and fixed fees maximizes time spent on his clients' legal dilemmas. He mixes traditional litigation with mediation, conciliation, and guardian ad litem. With this kind of work, Gabriel experiences emotional ups and downs. Yet he observes that they’re two sides of the same coin. After all, his job is to help clients whose lives are being torn apart. Gabriel is a graduate of Northeastern Law School.This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Utah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont Law