My BarStory S02E06 Judge Lasheyl N. Stroud, Brandon Brown, Leslie S. Johns, and Ron V. Johnson

03/10/24 • 49 min

This week's MyBarstory podcast features an honest discussion about Celebrating the Lived Experiences of Black Attorneys. This challenging and compelling conversation was recorded on the last day of Black History Month. Moderated by Judge Lasheyl N. Stroud of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, attorneys Brandon Brown, Leslie S. Johns, and Ron V. Johnson share their obstacles and opportunities as Black lawyers in Cleveland.

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My BarStory - My BarStory S02E06 Judge Lasheyl N. Stroud, Brandon Brown, Leslie S. Johns, and Ron V. Johnson

Transcript

Becky Ruppert McMahon (00:05):
Hello, I'm Becky Rupert McMahon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Welcome to a new season of my Bar Story podcast. We began this project to create an oral history of the bar for our 150th birthday in 2023. The response has been tremendous. We've got many more great bar stories to share this year and beyond, so let's get started with another my bar story.
Judge Lasheyl N. Stroud (00:32):
Good evening, everyone. My name is Lashelle Strau.