Real Tough Lawyers Podcast

Osborne, Francis and Pettis

Real Tough Lawyers goes beyond the case files to explore what it really means to build a career in law. Attorneys from Osborne, Francis & Pettis share real courtroom experiences, memorable cases, career lessons, and candid conversations about the legal profession. Whether you're considering law school, already building your legal career, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, Real Tough Lawyers gives you an inside look at the people behind the cases.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    What Nobody Tells You About Being a Lawyer

    What actually happens on the road to becoming a lawyer? In this first episode of Real Tough Lawyers, attorneys Christina Brooks and Reginald Penn get honest about law school, the bar exam, and the parts of a legal career nobody warns you about. Christina came to law from the classroom as a former teacher. Reggie first found personal injury law as an FSU undergrad, sorting through case files at Benjamin Crump's early firm. They talk about the mentors who changed their paths, including Greg Francis and the $1.25 billion Black farmers settlement, the imposter syndrome that follows new attorneys, and the career mistakes they learned the hard way. In this episode: 00:00 Episode Teaser 00:46 Welcome to Real Tough Lawyers 01:10 AI-Generated Lyft Damage Claim 04:02 Teacher Fired Over Disturbing Classroom “Joke” 12:17 Human Ashes Found in Amazon Urns 18:54 Cybertruck Sinks in a Texas Lake 23:00 Biggest Lies About Becoming a Lawyer 25:35 From Teaching to Law: Starting Over 28:20 What Law School Is Really Like 29:31 The Professors and Mentors Who Changed Everything 33:46 Law School vs. Practicing Law 36:29 What Law Students Should Stop Wasting Time On 37:23 How We Chose Our Areas of Law 44:37 Real Tough Questions: Speed Round 45:12 Biggest Career Mistakes 46:28 Imposter Syndrome, Courtroom Wins & Jury Surprises 47:59 Closing New episodes every other week. Follow so you don't miss one. Special thanks to Randy Cassingham of This is True for allowing us to feature stories from his newsletter in our Unusual Cases segment. Used with permission. Real Tough Lawyers is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.

    What Nobody Tells You About Being a Lawyer

  2. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Episode 1 Teaser - Real Tough Lawyers Podcast

    Get a first look at Episode 1 of the Real Tough Lawyers Podcast, featuring attorneys Reggie Penn and Christina Brooks. From unexpected career paths and imposter syndrome to unpredictable juries, unusual cases, and the realities of practicing law, Reggie and Christina share the stories and lessons you don't usually hear outside the legal world. Episode 1 premieres Tuesday, August 18. Special thanks to Randy Cassingham of This is True for allowing us to feature stories from his newsletter in our Unusual Cases segment. Used with permission.

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About

Real Tough Lawyers goes beyond the case files to explore what it really means to build a career in law. Attorneys from Osborne, Francis & Pettis share real courtroom experiences, memorable cases, career lessons, and candid conversations about the legal profession. Whether you're considering law school, already building your legal career, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, Real Tough Lawyers gives you an inside look at the people behind the cases.

Information

  • Creator
    Osborne, Francis and Pettis
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Osborne, Francis and Pettis
  • Show Website
    Real Tough Lawyers Podcast