Using Your Law Degree For Good with Dale Margolin Cecka - Episode 184
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.
Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus
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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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.
Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus
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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Kathryn Rubino chats with Mary Anne Franks, a leading voice in Intellectual Property and Civil Rights Law. Uncover the essence of fearless speech and why it’s crucial in today’s world. Explore bold concepts from her new book that challenge conventional First Amendment beliefs. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by legal boundaries and free speech dynamics!
Highlights
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- Public and legal misconceptions about censorship.
- Members of Congress misunderstanding censorship.
- New framework for evaluating and understanding free speech.
- Definition and importance of “Fearless Speech.”
- Story of Dorothy Thompson as an example of fearless speech.
- Difference between protecting and promoting speech.
- University campuses and the issue of controversial speakers.
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Links and Resources
- https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Speech-Breaking-First-Amendment/dp/1645030539/ref=sr_1_1
- https://www.law.gwu.edu/mary-anne-franks
- https://cybercivilrights.org/
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