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Sports & Entertainment Law: Making a Solo Firm Work Against the Odds Jul 20, 2020

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Jeremy Evans managed to outlast hundreds who started law school hoping to do sports and entertainment law. He talks about the struggle to start his own firm and why he thinks he was among the last standing. Jeremy is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.

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In-House Counsel at the City of Detroit May 13, 2019

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Choi Portis is a lawyer for the water and sewerage department in Detroit. She handles litigation for the department, develops policies and procedures, and reviews contracts—so one day is rarely the same as the next. Choi is a graduate of Thomas Cooley Law School.

This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.

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A Lawyer for Tourists in Trouble May 06, 2019

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Alan Fowler primarily represents tourists who got into trouble while on vacation. He talks about finding clients, their urgency in resolving their legal trouble, and how he learns about what they really want. Alan is a graduate of Mercer University School of Law.

This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.

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International Human Rights Lawyer at the United Nations Apr 29, 2019

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Matt Hoisington explains his path to and through the United Nations. He talks about how he managed to obtain one of the most sought-after jobs in the law as an international human rights lawyer. He discusses his time doing law and policy at UN headquarters in New York City, and time abroad in Abyei and Darfur, Sudan. Matt is a graduate of Boston College Law School.

This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.

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State Public Defender: The Complexities of Criminal Defense Apr 22, 2019

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Alisha Backus has an inspiring passion for her work representing people accused of crimes. When she was younger, she experienced the ugly side of our justice system as a victim of domestic violence. While this understandably causes others to choose a different path, it helps her suss out reliable information from not only victims, but her clients as well. Alisha is a graduate of Barry University School of Law.

This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.

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IRS Tax Lawyer: From Tax Strategist to the Government Apr 15, 2019

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Deepan Patel explains his role at the IRS. While the IRS has many types of lawyers, he focuses on business taxpayer guidance, which ensures certainty for businesses making major decisions. He describes how he got into tax, where his career might go, and trade-offs between government and private practice. Deepan is a graduate of Florida State University College of Law.

This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.

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Plaintiff's Personal Injury: A Radically Changed Business Jun 06, 2016

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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.

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Federal Criminal Defense: Representing Indigent Clients May 23, 2016

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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.

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