Channeling Your Love for the Law in the Courtroom and on TV with Seema Iyer [GWL 57]




The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast: Inspiration, Growth, and Tactics for Millennial Lawyers and Attorney Entrepreneurs show

Summary: My guest this week is Seema Iyer, a criminal defense attorney in New York. You might recognize Seema’s name, especially if you’ve ever watched MSNBC. Seema was a regular legal contributor as well as the host and producer of The Docket. Seem also recently launched her own podcast, The Bollywood Lawyer.<br> What We Discuss in this Episode: <br> <br> Why Seema is so in love with being in court and what to do if you don’t have the same feeling about going to court<br> How Seema secured a reoccurring commentary spot on MSNBC and eventually produced her own show<br> If you’re presented with an opportunity, treat it like it’s going to be your only shot<br> If you’re interested in being a legal correspondent on tv, get used to doing a lot of engagements for free before you start getting paid<br> How to decipher between healthy nerves and debilitating nerves<br> How to build a supportive team<br> Writing is what will allow you to build a legacy as a lawyer<br> One thing Seema wishes she knew when she was first starting off in her career<br> <br> Contact Information:<br> Twitter: @seemaiyeresq<br> <a class="a2a_button_facebook" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/facebook?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="Facebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_twitter" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/twitter?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="Twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_google_plus" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/google_plus?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="Google+" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_linkedin" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/linkedin?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="LinkedIn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_pinterest" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/pinterest?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="Pinterest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_email" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/email?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="Email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_tumblr" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/tumblr?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="Tumblr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_stumbleupon" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/stumbleupon?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="StumbleUpon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_button_reddit" href="https://www.addtoany.com/add_to/reddit?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.genylawyer.com%2Fgwl57%2F&amp;linkname=Channeling%20Your%20Love%20for%20the%20Law%20in%20the%20Courtroom%20and%20on%20TV%20with%20Seema%20Iyer%20%5BGWL%2057%5D" title="Reddit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_n..."></a>