Lst's I Am The Law

Dan Minc discusses how he managed to rise to his firm's managing partner after starting there as a first-year lawyer. He also talks about how he builds his book of business and what he assesses when determining whether to take a client. After all, as a personal injury lawyer, he's only paid if his client wins. Dan is a graduate of Seton Hall School of Law.This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor Law

Candace Hom explains her role in the criminal justice system. She also talks about how she builds trust with her clients, the various legal roles within the federal public defender office, and the challenges of dealing with prosecutors—even the good ones. Candace is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about BlueprintLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawAccess LawHub today!

Melina LaMorticella worked as a paralegal for 15 years before going to law school. After graduation, she moved from a local immigration boutique to a larger firm in Portland to practice business immigration law. In this episode, Melina talks about how the U.S. considers immigration applications from professional workers and the charged political atmosphere she operates in, as well as what her typical day looks like. Melina is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School. This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Blueprint

Kathryn Cockrill started her career at a small firm and then went out on her own to reap the rewards of building a business in estate planning and probate. In this episode, Kathryn explains the ins and outs of probate, for both the living and the deceased. She also talks about how she avoids bill collection pitfalls, why she plans to hire help once her firm is on a more stable financial footing, and why her practice keeps her interested and invested. Kathryn is a graduate of Touro Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Utah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont Law

Virginia Whitner Hoptman changed course several times throughout her career before settling back where she started with a highly specialized appellate practice. In this episode, Virginia explains the appeals process for winners and losers at the trial level. She also talks about elitism in the world of appeals, how difficult it is to become a full-time appellate lawyer, and what makes appellate lawyers fundamentally different than trial lawyers. Virginia is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about BlueprintUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton Hall

Matt Swain started his own criminal defense practice in a college town 20 miles outside of Oklahoma City immediately after graduation. In this episode, Matt describes the importance of understanding your business inside and out and the techniques he uses that ultimately make him more efficient and more likely to notice opportunities that help his clients move forward with their lives. Matt is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about BlueprintUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton Hall

Seamus Boyce is an education lawyer at a mid-size firm with offices throughout Indiana. In this episode, he tells us about routine work advising clients with one-off questions, as well as more complex work involving student services, discrimination, and legislation. Seamus also discusses his ascent to partner and the choices his firm makes in pursuit of client satisfaction. Seamus is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law.This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor.Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Learn more about BlueprintUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont Law

Kevin Karin is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lawyer in the Seattle regional office. In this episode, he tells us about his role at HUD and how it differs from other types of public interest work related to affordable housing. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt. Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Learn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about BlueprintLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor Law

Kimberley Baker Guillemet helped form the Los Angeles Office of Reentry to ensure that when someone leaves prison, limited employment options do not lead to a cycle of crime. In this episode, she discusses her work helping the formerly incarcerated rejoin society and altering conditions that lead to initial jailings. Kimberley is a graduate of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about BlueprintLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah Law

Royce Bicklein discusses his firm's practice and what's involved in proving where an injury occurred and what's to blame for the extent of an injury. Unlike almost every other state, Texas employers choose to opt in to the workers' compensation process. As such, Royce's firm handles workers' compensation and traditional personal injury. Royce is a graduate of St. Mary University's School of Law.This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz.Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Learn more about BlueprintLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont Law

Andy Park discusses his work as a junior associate for a mid-size business law firm. He tells us about his involvement in negotiating and originating loans, litigating and settling loan defaults, and selling commercial real estate acquired from a trial verdict or settlement. While he's still new to practice, he sees how observing issues in litigation can positively affect his work reviewing his clients' deals. Andy is a graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!

Jessica Morgan discusses her areas of responsibility as vice president of Legal for Boulder Brands, a public company that owns a variety of food manufacturers. Jessica oversees a team of regulatory experts, manages outside counsel and company’s intellectual property portfolio, negotiates contracts, and continues to automate as many legal processes as she can to save and make her company money. Jessica is a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School. This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Blueprint

Joan Kerecz discusses the various roles she’s played in helping public entities pay for, among other public projects, school and road expansions. Joan also talks to us about the on-campus interview climate at her law school and her decision to move firms after just two years. Joan is a graduate of Duke University School of Law.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Blueprint

Alexis Farmer is a tax lawyer for low-income individuals at a pro bono legal services clinic and frequently finds herself talking to the IRS on behalf of her clients. Often her clients have had their identities stolen, so Alexis knows connecting to them on a deeper level can foster trust and lead to better outcomes. Alexis is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law. This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about BlueprintLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawAccess LawHub today!

Justin Bloom went to law school to right environmental wrongs via the law. In this episode, he talks about his range of experiences. While his first job was defending environmental takings cases, his career took a winding path from tort litigation to immigration. He even quit a job after a boss asked him to coach clients to lie. He also worked directly for a model environmental advocacy organization that utilized citizen action to help government agencies remedy legal violations of the Clean Water Act. Today, Justin runs a nonprofit that uses a variety of strategies to protect coastal areas. While he and other volunteers work to make the organization financially stable, he's practicing law on the side to ensure that he is too. Justin is a graduate of Tulane University School of Law.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about BlueprintLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn mo

Matt Parker represents management in employment disputes. While he rarely finds himself in court, he often participates in adversarial proceedings like arbitration and administration hearings. In this episode, we'll hear about how he prepares for proceedings. We'll also learn about the finer details of employment litigation, such as burden shifting, different fee models, and venue shopping. Matt is a graduate of Boston College Law School.This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!

Vail Gardner served the Middle District of North Carolina for six years as a law clerk. In this episode, she describes the various types of federal law clerks, including each position's pros and cons. Vail was a pro se clerk, which means she worked directly for the district court as opposed to an individual judge. We'll hear about her role in drafting the court's opinions, as well as her current challenge: reentering law practice after taking time off for her family. Vail is a graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell. Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Utah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Seton HallLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Blueprint

Cristina Perez Hesano helps individuals struggling with debt to file for bankruptcy. In this episode, she he takes us through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy from prep to discharge, and why she decided to leave her first bankruptcy firm job to go out on her own. Cristina is a graduate of Arizona State University.This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz.Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah Law

Deacon Haymond discusses his small and growing law firm that specializes in trusts and estates. Deacon talks us through his fees, how he finds clients, and what happens when he's too nice to his clients. While advances in legal services technology pose challenges to his practice long term, he's emphatic that so far, they're helping him. Deacon is a graduate of the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawLearn more about Baylor LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about BlueprintAccess LawHub today!

Jaye Lindsay decided after 3.5 years that he’d had enough. His first job out of law school wasn't glamorous, but the steady pay and hands-on litigation experience made up for a lack of health insurance and low hourly wages. But over time, he wanted a better standard of living and work-life balance. After going solo and finding it impossible to manage his average-size debt load, he decided to become a high school special education teacher and practice law on the side. This episode also offers a window into the economics of small law firms, the trade-offs that clients face when they cannot afford a lawyer, and how people juggle and evaluate life priorities. Jaye is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell. Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about BlueprintLearn more about Seton HallUtah LawLearn more about Utah LawAccess LawHub today!Learn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Baylor Law