Love thy Lawyer

Alameda County Bar Association

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In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: BART Attorney Byron Toma
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District – Office of the General Counsel (Department Head: Matthew Burrows)

Staff Attorney, January 2008 to present

Advising various government clients, including Media Affairs, Marketing, Expressive Activities Permitting, Planning, Engineering and Operations, Office of Civil Rights, Real Estate, “Art at BART,” Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, the Office of the Independent Police Auditor, Police Department, Public Works Construction and Procurement Contracting. Appearing, as needed, on Pitchess Motions and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders. Working on issues related to CEQA/NEPA, the Political Reform Act, Govt. Code Section 1090, conflicts of interest, incompatible offices/activities, Public Records Act, Records Retention, Privacy Rights and the Brown Act. Supervision of law clerks and post-graduate volunteers.

Santa Clara University School of Law

Adjunct Lecturer, Externship Program, May of 2016 to May 2019

Serving within the Legal Externship Program to review student externship placement summaries, student diaries, assignments, and other administrative duties as required by the position.

Alameda City Attorney’s Office (Department Head: Teresa L. Highsmith) Assistant City Attorney II, July 2006 to November 2007

Advising various government clients, including the Chuck Corica Golf Course, Recreation and Parks Department, Information Services Department, Alameda Free Libraries, Finance Department, Housing Authority, Development Services Department, Community Improvement Commission (Redevelopment Commission), Alameda Reuse & Redevelopment Authority, 5150 Gun Retention cases. Supervision of law clerks and volunteers.

Marin County Counsel’s Office (Department Head: Patrick K. Faulkner) Deputy County Counsel III, December 2000 to July 4, 2006

Sonoma County Counsel’s Office (Department Head: Steven M. Woodside) Deputy County Counsel IV, April 1987 to December 2000

The Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other me

Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
https://www.lovethylawyer.com/
510.582.9090
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Hon. Greg Syren - McGeorge

Love thy Lawyer

04/21/21 • 25 min

Scott Jackson (ACBA) - George Washington

Love thy Lawyer

12/08/21 • 32 min

Alameda County Bar Association

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In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Hon. Scott Jackson, Alameda County Superior Court

http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/pages.aspx/juvenile

The Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other members of the legal profession. The ACBA provides access to ongoing legal education; and promotes diversity and civil rights in the Alameda County legal community. Our mission is to promote excellence in the legal profession and to facilitate equal access to justice.

Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
[email protected]
510.582.9090

Special thanks to ACBA staff and members: Cailin Dahlin, Saeed Randle, Hadassah Hayashi, Vincent Tong and Jason Leong. (https://www.acbanet.org/)

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Darryl Stallworth - Cal

Love thy Lawyer

04/28/21 • 25 min

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Darryl Stallworth
https://your-defense.com/
Darryl worked as an Alameda County Deputy District Attorney for 15 years between 1992 and 2007. During his time as a prosecutor he tried over 60 cases, 40 of which were felonies, including 25 murder cases and one death penalty case. He conducted over 100 law & motion hearings, 250 preliminary hearings and resolved over 10,000 cases. He has lectured in Brazil, Malaysia, India, & Turkey on effective case resolution. Darryl is currently in private practice focusing on criminal defense. He received his BA from the University of California, Berkeley in 1987 and his JD from the University of California, Davis, Martin Luther King Jr. Hall School of Law in 1992. In 2007 he became a member of the Alabama State Bar. He is a member of several professional associations, including: the Board of Directors for Big "C" Society; Charles Houston Bar (President 2001); Coordinator College Awareness Advising Program; Institute for the Study and Development of Legal Societies (ISDLS); Mentor for Black Pre Law Society UC Berkeley; Sponsor for “Ideal Scholars" UC Berkeley; 100 Black Men of the Bay Area and Member of Epsilon Beta Boule.. He also has produced a series of Television shows titled “Staying out of Jail”. He was recognized by his local bar association as the 2014 “Distinguished Lawyer of the Year”. He recently published an informational book, “A Guide to Understanding the Criminal Justice System: Sex Crimes”. The book is available at Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
[email protected]
510.582.9090
Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui
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510.582.9090
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Gaurav Bali - Cal

Love thy Lawyer

06/16/21 • 24 min

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Gaurav S Bali

Law Office: 510-579-8608

My desire to practice law began after I graduated from UC Berkeley. While traveling in Europe after graduating, I discovered an innate desire to help less fortunate people. The experiences overseas helped me focus my career on social goals and leveling the playing field for those who needed someone to fight for their rights. I have fulfilled that vision by volunteering at legal clinics throughout the bay area early in my career.

During law school, I worked full time at law firms. It was through this work experience that I gained knowledge in a variety of practice areas. Due to my exposure in many areas of law, I was able to open my own practice immediately after obtaining my California state bar license. Now, I litigate cases in Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Law.

The delicate balance of giving my time to the community and building a strong clientele base has proven to those who use my services that whether or not there is a financial incentive in my work, the quality is never compromised. I am proud to have provided zealous representation across all economic classes and look forward to helping you resolve your legal issues.

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Marshall Hammons - Hastings

Love thy Lawyer

06/29/22 • 27 min

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Marshall Hammons
https://www.esilverlaw.com/about/marshall-hammons/

Marshall Hammons has a proven track record of success in both misdemeanor and felony cases, including serious and punishable-by-life cases. He prides himself in working on some of the most difficult cases and litigation projects with a tailored approach to each case. In addition to the numerous clients for whom he has achieved favorable results, Marshall has successfully argued a motion to dismiss on a life case which resulted in a dismissal of the charges and life enhancements. Effectively saving the client from life in prison, the case ended up settling for only 6 years.

Marshall has argued successful motions to suppress evidence that resulted in dismissals. He regularly argues for bail release from jail over vehement objection by the prosecution. Marshall also has had domestic violence cases, DUIs, and theft cases dismissed by arguing for court diversion over DA objection, and saving the unnecessary criminalization of good people who made a mistake. As the firm’s lead “post-conviction” attorney, he also has been able to get countless probations ended early, reduced felonies to misdemeanors, expunged records, sealed arrests, even vacated pleas due to immigration issues, and has removed clients from the sex offender registry.

He graduated cum laude from U.C. Hastings College of the Law, and holds a B.A. English and a B.S. in Political Science from Santa Clara University. Before joining Silver Law Firm, Marshall was an integral part of Curtis Briggs’ and J. Tony Serra’s pro bono representation of California’s longest serving Death Row inmate. As an unparalleled example of police, prosecutor, and other misconduct, Marshall learned first- hand how the system is stacked against the accused, and how important it is to have a team that will fight your case.

In his final year of law school, Marshall interned at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office where he aided in the representation of numerous felony and misdemeanor cases and trials. Marshall will stop at nothing to get the best result possible.

Louis Goodman
www.louisgoodman.com
[email protected]
510.582.9090
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Louis Goodman
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510.582.9090
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Carin Johnson - Chico

Love thy Lawyer

07/29/20 • 21 min

Carin and her husband, Peter, (who we'll get on the pod in the future) developed a firm that provides Criminal Defense and Juvenile Justice law. Aggressively representing individuals, they achieve outstanding results for their clients. Located in Walnut Creek, their practice emphasis is in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

From Carin's website:

Firm Overview: Founded in 1993, The Law Offices of Johnson & Johnson comprises the legal team of Carin Johnson & Peter Johnson, Partners and owners, and Associate Attorney Jesse Gill, each focusing in areas that complement the other’s expertise. Whether it’s a Criminal Law, Juvenile Dependency Law (CPS/CFS), Civil Rights Litigation, Juvenile Delinquency Defense or DUI our firm offers qualified, zealous advocacy for our clients.

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Carin Johnson
(925) 444-0838
https://jjlaw2.com/

Louis Goodman
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Casey Kaufman - Oakland PI Attorney

Love thy Lawyer

12/11/24 • 24 min

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Casey Kaufman:
We Advocate Across a Wide Variety of Matters

PERSONAL INJURY+VEHICLE/CYCLIST/PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS

We represent people who are injured due to the fault of others or during motor vehicle, cycling, or pedestrian accidents. Successful actions require experience and creativity.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

We understand mild traumatic brain injuries and how to explain their impact. For those with moderate or severe brain injuries, we are able to identify the impact on their life, their loved ones, and the full scope of future needs.

PRODUCT LIABILITY

Defective products injure consumers all too often. Tenacious litigation often reveals that manufacturers knew or should have known about these dangers, but instead chose profits over consumer safety.

WRONGFUL DEATH

The loss of a loved one due to the fault of others is tragic for families and spouses. We understand the depth of such losses.

DANGEROUS CONDITION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY

Dangerous roads, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, or other areas owned or maintained by government entities. Dangerous features of a roadways or bike lanes can cause accidents or worsen injuries. These matters are difficult to prosecute and require experience.

PREMISES LIABILITY

Dangerous features of private property cause injury to people even when they are being observant and careful.

Elder Abuse

All too often our loved ones are mistreated by the facilities hired to provide for their care. These people are the most vulnerable in our society and special laws have been passed for extra protection.

1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800
Oakland, CA 94612(510) 900-6399 Local/Text
(877) 900-6399 Toll-Free
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Louis Goodman
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510.582.9090
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Steve Fretzin (ACBA) - Be That Lawyer

Love thy Lawyer

05/14/25 • 47 min

Alameda County Bar Association

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In collaboration with theAlameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with:

Steve Fretzin

Steve Fretzin is a business coach who only works with lawyers, teaching them how to bring in clients and run their practices. He also hosts the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, where he shares advice from top rainmakers. After the 2008 recession, Steve narrowed his sales‐training firm to focus on the legal world and never looked back. He built the “sales‐free selling” method so attorneys can win work without feeling pushy, and he now coaches lawyers across the U.S. and in countries like Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Canada. In this episode he explains why a clear step‐by‐step process beats a hard sell, how to spot clients who will drain your time, and why every lawyer needs their own “book of business” for long‐term security. Tune in to hear simple, real‐world tips you can use right away to attract better clients, charge what you’re worth, and feel confident about the future of your practice. You’ll leave with fresh ideas on networking, pricing, and building a career that works on your terms.

Steve Fretzin
https://fretzin.com/

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Louis Goodman
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https://www.lovethylawyer.com/
510.582.9090
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Brooke Lively - What's My Practice Worth & Can I Sell It?

Love thy Lawyer

10/16/24 • 37 min

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Brooke Lively
https://cathcap.com/
Brooke discovered her passion for helping entrepreneurial lawyers build their firms by working with her father. After getting her MBA in corporate finance and investments at Texas Christian University and a quick stint at a hedge fund, she found herself helping her family establish a new firm, which hit the seven-figure mark within eighteen months. Soon thereafter, she started talking to other lawyers who asked, “Can you do for us what you do for your family?”

This is when Brooke realized that most attorneys don’t run their firms by the numbers. They are making decisions based on their gut, and that causes a lot of anxiety — not to mention a loss of profitability. With that insight, Brooke started Cathcap, a fractional CFO company designed to maximize law firm profitability.

Since 2013, Brooke and her team have helped hundreds of firms make data-driven decisions to drive faster growth and more predictability in their businesses. As a CFO, Brooke looks at every part of a firm that touches the money — and that’s the whole firm. This eventually led her to become an EOS Implementer®. Through EOS, Brooke helps firms gain clarity on their vision, discipline, and accountability to increase traction and develop a healthy, functional leadership team.

Brooke weaves the technical knowledge from her MBA with her real-world experience to create speeches that have entertained groups worldwide, such as Entrepreneur’s Organization, bar associations, and conferences like PILMMA Super Summit, 360 Advocacy, and the Louisiana Association of Justice. She has written numerous books, including her international best-selling series From Panic to Profit. Brooke has been featured in Forbes, US News and World Report, and on CNBC. She also has a monthly financial column in Attorney at Work and is frequently requested as a podcast guest.

Brooke can be reached at [email protected].
For the Quiz and link to the book:
https://cathcap.com/new-book-exit-on-top/

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Louis Goodman
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510.582.9090
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