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Ahead of the Curve: Influencing Legislation in a Dynamic Political Landscape
Episode 90
Jeremy Pisca is a state lobbyist working out of a law firm in a rural state capital. He discusses the personal and professional angles of relationshi…
2 years, 1 month ago
Capital Markets: Practicing U.S. Law in London
Episode 89
Andrea Tompkins is a capital markets partner at a global law firm based in London. She started her career at a Magic Circle firm (she'll explain that…
2 years, 1 month ago
From Lab to Law: Protecting and Commercializing Research
Episode 88
Jenifer Slinskey manages the University of Pittsburgh's patent portfolio, a role that bridges the gap between academic research and industry commerci…
2 years, 2 months ago
DC Lobbying: The Realities Behind the Headlines
Episode 87
Ludmilla Kasulke, a seasoned lawyer-lobbyist based in Washington, D.C., amplifies the voices of her clients. Her world is one of competing interests,…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Appeal of Appellate Law: Oral Advocacy, Puzzles, and Knowing When to Quit
Episode 86
Many people enter law school or practice with one ambition, only to find it's not quite what they envisioned. For Raffi Melkonian, his initial fascin…
2 years, 2 months ago
From Youthful Missteps to Elderly Client Service: Building an Unexpected Practice
Episode 85
Sometimes it's a tough transition to law school - so tough you fail out. But what comes next depends on a willingness to reflect and seek support. In…
2 years, 2 months ago
Legal Engineering: Automating Privacy Policies Across States and Nations
Episode 84
As a legal engineer at a legal technology company, Donata Stroink-Skillrud uses her knowledge and skills as a lawyer to scale privacy policies -- an …
2 years, 2 months ago
Navigating the Waters of Economic Growth in Indian Country
Episode 83
Veronique Richardson, a partner specializing in water rights and economic development at a small firm, serves tribal entities and tribal members excl…
2 years, 3 months ago
Holistic Community Care: Legal Services for Low-Income, HIV/AIDS-Affected Individuals
Episode 82
JR Thomas, a client attorney at a community services nonprofit, Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO), that provides multifaceted services to individuals li…
2 years, 3 months ago
From Disillusioned to Dedication: Balancing Empathy, Reality, and the Law in Divorce Litigation
Episode 81
Jenn Russoniello is a family lawyer who started as a social worker disappointed in the system. Jenn highlights the emotional and practical challenges…
2 years, 3 months ago