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08/13/24 • 23 min
Kathryn Rubino welcomes Kelly Hyman, founder of the Hyman Law Firm and host of “Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood”. Journey through Kelly’s shift from a childhood acting career to making a significant impact in the legal world, advocating for victims of human trafficking and navigating the complexities of starting her own law firm. Kelly shares her passion for true crime and how her podcast, focusing on Hollywood-related cases with female victims, aims to make a difference. An inspiring listen for anyone interested in law, justice, and compelling storytelling!
Highlights
- The impact of a 65-year-old law school peer.
- Supported into acting career by family friend Charlton Heston.
- Founding her own firm: balancing passion and practicality.
- Human trafficking and mass torts: main practice areas.
- Podcasting inspired by appearance on Nancy Grace’s show.
- True crime podcast motivated by fascination with mysteries.
- Focus on cases affecting women in the entertainment industry.
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Kathryn Rubino chats with Elizabeth Kelley, a dedicated criminal defense attorney fighting for justice for individuals with mental disabilities. Kelley shares her journey from literature student to a passionate advocate in a field needing reform. Her insights into mental health law and her hands-on approach to client representation are inspiring and thought-provoking. Tune in to discover why compassion and understanding are vital in the legal world, and how her work hopes to shape a more inclusive justice system.
Highlights
- Balancing humanities and law.
- Outrage about mental disabilities.
- Finding fulfillment in criminal defense.
- Starting a law firm.
- Lessons from opening a practice.
- Importance of wellness and coaching.
- Mental wellness in law school.
- Writing practical guides for lawyers.
- Value of independent forensic evaluations.
- A powerful courtroom experience.
- The role of problem-solving courts.
- Advice for pursuing justice for mental disabilities.
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Links and Resources
- https://www.elizabethkelleylaw.com/
- https://www.elizabethkelleylaw.com/books/
- https://www.elizabethkelleylaw.com/podcast/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-kelley-14110430/
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10/22/24 • 28 min
In this episode, host Kathryn Rubino interviews Dale Margolin Cecka, Albany Law School professor and director of family violence litigation. Discover her journey in law, challenges in child advocacy, and insights on family law education. Gain a deeper understanding of domestic violence legislation, its impact on survivors, and potential legal reforms. A must-listen for anyone interested in law, justice, and societal change!
Highlights
- Why law school: a journey to child advocacy.
- Transition from child advocacy to family law.
- Challenges with systems in child advocacy.
- Discovering a passion for family law.
- Law school clinics: bridging practice and theory.
- Role of clinics in true legal education.
- Traits that align with family law practice.
- Violence Against Women Act's impact and shortcomings.
- Critical issues with protective orders enforcement.
- Need for public education on domestic abuse.
- Future of domestic violence law reform.
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Links and Resources
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-margolin-cecka-202255165/
- https://www.salon.com/2024/08/21/it-ends-with-us-domestic-violence-lawyer/
- https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/domestic-violence-rebecca-cheptegei
- https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/IPV-Prevention-Resource_508.pdf#:~:text=Data%20from%20the%20National%20Intimate%20Partner%20and%20Sexual,etc.%29%20from%20an%20intimate%20partner%20in%20their%20lifetime
- https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/child-custody-evaluators-beliefs-about-domestic-abuse-allegations
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Join Kathryn Rubino as she chats with Harvard Law grad and Juris Education admissions counselor Calandra Almond. Discover how to navigate law school admissions, balance career goals, and set realistic expectations. Almond’s personal journey offers invaluable insights—don’t miss out!
Highlights
- Personal law school journey.
- Considering what you want your life to look like.
- Admissions counseling and career mistakes.
- Making realistic decisions about law school.
- The importance of the LSAT.
- Diversity in law school admissions and potential impacts.
- Be true to yourself and what you want out of life.
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Links and Resources https://lc.cx/GMIpZj https://www.linkedin.com/in/calandra-almond
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08/27/24 • 25 min
Join host Kathryn Rubino who chats with Rachel Elkin, Pro Bono Counsel at Haynes Boone. Discover Rachel’s journey from a family of lawyers to championing public interest work and navigating her unexpected transition into Big Law. Gain insights on the rewarding and challenging aspects of pro bono work and how it shapes careers and communities. A must-listen for legal enthusiasts and those inspired by impactful lawyering.
Highlights
- Why Rachel Elkin went to law school.
- First exposure to public interest law.
- Importance of law school clinics.
- Key mentorship in law school.
- How Rachel secured her first nonprofit job.
- Transitioning from nonprofit to big law.
- Role and importance of a pro bono counsel.
- Managing pro bono case selection.
- Balancing billable hours with pro bono work.
- Rachel’s long-term goals for the firm’s pro bono program.
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02/24/23 • 20 min
In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Jennifer Henderson, a Partner with the legal recruiting firm, Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), to discuss why she decided to go to law school and how she ended up becoming a legal recruiter. She also talks about the current lateral market and provides advice for those looking to make a move. Additionally, she shares some tips on how to effectively negotiate with the candidate and the legal world’s stand on hiring people who are working remotely.
Who’s The Guest? Jennifer Henderson is a Partner from the legal recruiting firm, Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA). She focuses on placing associates and partners with law firms and corporations and is assisting attorneys with all stages of their career development. Jennifer has counseled, coached, recruited, and placed top talents with the legal and the tech center for more than 10 years. She uses her background as a practicing lawyer to offer valuable insights to her candidates as they consider potential career moves.
Episode Resources
- https://www.mlaglobal.com/
- https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/people/jennifer-henderson?byconsultantorauthor=jennifer-henderson
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-henderson-6466386 Episode Highlights
- The path from aspiring to saving the world to becoming a legal recruiter
- Different careers in legal recruiting
- Leveraging the Biglaw experience to help others find career satisfaction
- Understanding the lateral market in 2021 and 2022
- Changing the legal market in 2021, 2022, and the years to come
- The impact of the 2021 legal market on lateral hiring and performance-based layoffs
- Remote working as a perk for career transitions
- Red flags when interviewing candidates
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02/10/23 • 25 min
In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Laura Bianchi, Co-Founder of Bianchi & Brandt and a leading entrepreneur, attorney, and strategic advisor for the cannabis industry. Laura emphasizes the importance of finding areas of law that you enjoy, as it is a huge part of your life and will determine how much you get out of your career. As a lawyer who specializes in transactions and corporate work, she describes how she was determined from the beginning of her career to get the experience and work she wanted which led to her building her own law firm with her partner. Laura believes that having a good partner is essential for success, as it is a learning process and it helps to have someone to go through the process with.
Who’s The Guest? Laura Bianchi is an award-winning lawyer and entrepreneur and is one of the country’s foremost experts in cannabis law, compliance, and operations. She started her work in the discipline with the 2010 passage of Arizona’s medical marijuana law and was one of the first business/corporate transaction attorneys to specialize in the nascent legal cannabis market. She has represented clients in more than $200 million in transactions in the industry.
Laura has been featured in O Magazine, Forbes, Bloomberg, Marijuana Business Daily, Dope Magazine, Denver Post, Arizona Republic, AZ Big Media, and numerous other industry and traditional media sources. She was also featured in Authority Magazine's "Women Leaders of the Cannabis Industry" and named "Top 100 Attorneys in Arizona" by AZ BIG Media in 2020 and 2022.
Episode Resources
- https://www.bianchibrandt.com/
- https://www.laurabianchi.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabianchi13 Episode Highlights
- What made Laura go to law school?
- Lawyer expectations and career evolution
- Deciding a practice focus in law
- What her journey was when starting a law firm
- Building a team and letting go of what does not work
- Exploring the challenges and rewards of corporate law
- The evolving industry of cannabis industry
- Creative solutions for the hiring challenges of the cannabis industry
- Real estate law challenges
- Dealing with war stories from the industry
- How she negotiates on behalf of clients
- Respectful practice of MMA
- Advice to lawyers and individuals who want to establish a successful law practice
- Balancing roles and working harder as a woman in the legal profession
- Establishing boundaries and finding humor in professional settings
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12/02/22 • 25 min
In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Aliza Shatzman, an attorney, advocate, and former DC Superior Court law clerk, to talk about her experience as a clerk in the DC Superior Court where she faced gender discrimination, harassment, and ultimately retaliation by the now former judge for whom she clerked. She also discusses how she reached out to her law school for support and assistance, only to find out that the judge had a history of misconduct that law school officials were aware of. Due to her experience, Aliza co-founded and launched The Legal Accountability Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing issues of judicial accountability.
Who’s The Guest? Aliza Shatzman is an attorney, an advocate, and a former DC Superior Court law clerk. She regularly writes and speaks about judicial accountability.
Aliza is also the President & Co-Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit aimed at protecting law clerks from workplace mistreatment and holding judges accountable for misconduct.
Episode Resources
- https://docs.house.gov/meetings/JU/JU03/20220317/114503/HHRG-117-JU03-20220317-SD005.pdf
- https://www.legalaccountabilityproject.org/
- Untouchable Judges? What I've Learned about Harassment in the Judiciary, and What We Can Do to Stop It
- The Conservative Case for the Judiciary Accountability Act
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliza-shatzman-58b55223/
- https://twitter.com/AlizaShatzman Episode Highlights
- What was Aliza Shatzman’s clerkship experience like?
- The Legal Accountability Project: From clerkship to advocacy
- The impact of clerkship misconduct on law students' career prospects
- Importance of the Clerkship Whisper Network
- Why law schools should be open with the reports of alumni and students
- The best way of data transparency and sharing
- Conducting a workplace assessment and reporting any data on workplace culture
- Getting assessments from non-lawyers working in the legal field.
- How persuasive harassment can be
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10/28/22 • 21 min
In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Richard Zitrin, a trial lawyer and lecturer at the University of California, Hastings College of Law, to talk about how he became a criminal justice advocate and shares some advice for aspiring lawyers. He explains his involvement in the San Quentin Six Case, which became the impetus for his career in criminal justice. Richard has dedicated his career to fighting for justice, first as a criminal defense lawyer, and then as a civil lawyer representing poor people. He has seen firsthand the injustice that poor people and people of color face in the American legal system and he has written a book about it. Additionally, he describes how the cases he handled opened his eyes to the way in which prisoners were treated and how this motivated him in writing his book, Trial Lawyer: A Life Representing People Against Power.
Who’s The Guest? Richard Zitrin has been practicing law for over 47 years. He started his career in the early ’70s, representing Johnny Spain in the San Quentin Six Case.
Currently, Richard is a consultant to other lawyers on ethical issues. He is also a Lecturer in Law at the University of California while maintaining his position as the President of the Arthur & Charlotte Zitrin Foundation and Principal at the Zitrin Law Office. He is an accomplished author, sharing some anecdotes from his book, Trial Lawyer: A Life Representing People Against Power, which also includes details of his product liability case against the Chrysler Corporation as well as his personal opinions regarding Roe v. Wade and the Supreme Court.
Episode Resources
- Trial Lawyer: A Life Representing People Against Power
- https://www.richardzitrin.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-zitrin-19771114 Episode Highlights
- Why Richard Zitrin decided to go to law school and then drop out after a year
- What is his role in the San Quentin Six Case
- How he used his role to fight the inequality and injustice in the American Legal System
- Shifting his focus from criminal defense to civil rights
- The impact of systemic racism on the American criminal justice system
- What his process of writing a memoir is
- How he balances burnout, compassion, important work, and mental wellness to have the kind of longevity in his career
- The benefits and drawbacks of courtroom tactics
- The importance of connecting with your jury
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09/17/24 • 26 min
In this episode, Kathryn chats with Lori Duff, author of the upcoming book, “Devil’s Defense.” Lori shares candid insights about her accidental journey into law, her love for trial work, and the striking realism that underpins her novel. Discover her struggles balancing a legal career with writing, the hilarious challenges of introducing technology to courts during COVID, and her advice for lawyers with creative passions. This episode offers a compelling portrait of a small-town lawyer’s life and the passion driving her literary journey.
Highlights
- Lori’s decision to go to law school.
- The connection between performance and trial work.
- Building a practice in a small town.
- Incorporating small-town southern life in “Devil’s Defense.”
- Realistic portrayal of legal practice in the book.
- Impact of politician’s confirmation hearing on Lori’s writing.
- Developing the “Fisher At Law” series.
- Balancing writing with legal practice.
- Impact of COVID on legal practice and Lori’s role in the state-level response.
- Frustrations with technology adoption in the legal field.
- Technology’s lasting implications in law post-COVID.
- Navigating from conception to publication as an author.
- Importance of finding time for personal passions.
Episode Resources
- https://www.loriduffwrites.com/
- https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Devils-Defense/Lori-B-Duff/9781647427368
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How many episodes does The Jabot have?
The Jabot currently has 187 episodes available.
What topics does The Jabot cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Poc, Philosophy, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The Jabot?
The episode title 'Helping Businesses Help Themselves with Peter Bronstein - Episode 173' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Jabot?
The average episode length on The Jabot is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Jabot released?
Episodes of The Jabot are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Jabot?
The first episode of The Jabot was released on May 18, 2018.
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