LST's I Am The Law
Summary: I Am The Law is a show about law jobs. We profile recent and seasoned law school graduates in different jobs to help listeners learn about the legal profession.
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Podcasts:
Choi Portis, a 2011 graduate of Thomas Cooley Law School, is a lawyer for the water and sewerage department in Detroit. She handles litigation for the department, develops policies and procedures, and reviews contracts—so one day is rarely the same as the next. This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell. It's sponsored by LSAC, the Law School Admission Council.
Alan Fowler, a 2006 graduate of Mercer University School of Law, primarily represents tourists who got in trouble while on vacation. He talks about finding clients, their urgency in resolving their legal trouble, and how he learns about what they really want. Alan reminds us that solo practitioners are small business owners who happen to provide legal services. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee, executive director of Law School Transparency. It's sponsored by LSAC, the Law School Admission Council
Matt Hoisington, a 2009 graduate of Boston College Law School, explains his path to and through the United Nations. He talks about how he managed to obtain one of the most sought after jobs in the law as an international human rights lawyer. He discusses his time doing law and policy at UN headquarters in New York City, and time abroad in Abyei and Darfur, Sudan. This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt, a law professor at Ohio State University. It's sponsored by LSAC, the Law School Admission Council.
Alisha Backus, a 2014 graduate of Barry University School of Law, has an inspiring passion for her work representing people accused of crimes. When she was younger, she experienced the ugly side of our justice system as a victim of domestic violence. While this understandably causes others choose a different path, it helps her suss out reliable information from not only victims, but her clients too. This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell. It's sponsored by LSAC, the Law School Admission Council.
Deepan Patel, a 2013 graduate of FSU College of Law, explains his role at the IRS. While the IRS has many types of lawyers, he focuses on business taxpayer guidance, which ensures certainty for businesses making major decisions. He describes how he got into tax, where his career might go, and trade-offs between government and private practice. This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz, a former lawyer and academic writing instructor at American University. It's sponsored by the Law School Admission Council.
Plaintiff's Personal Injury (NYC): A Radically Changed Business [Small Firm]
Federal Criminal Defense: Representing Indigent Clients as a [Public Defender] (NJ)
Business Immigration (OR): Helping Companies Bring Foreign Nationals To The U.S. [Mid-Size Firm]
Estate Planning and Probate (SC): Counseling on Legal Services and Otherwise [Solo Practice]
A Look Into Our Archives
Appellate Lawyer (VA): Telling A Court They Got It Wrong [Small Firm]
Criminal Defense (OK): The Business Side of Being a Lawyer [Solo]
Education Law (IN): Helping Schools Work With Families, Regulations, And More
Federal Government Transactions (WA): Affordable Housing Deals and Counsel
Criminal Justice Advocacy From Within The L.A. Mayor's Office (CA)
