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I Am The Law

I Am The Law takes a deep dive into the various practice areas and settings of law. We interview law school graduates with thought-provoking questions for an insider look into the realities of a career in law, recipes for success, and the biggest challenges lawyers face today.

  1. Navigating Legal Career Crossroads: A Journey Through Law Firm Transitions

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    Navigating Legal Career Crossroads: A Journey Through Law Firm Transitions

    In this episode, Josh Offenharz takes us through his career journey, marked by numerous transitions between law firms, sometimes sooner than he anticipated. From navigating generational differences in firm cultures to managing the evolving dynamics of career progression, client relationships, and work-life balance, Josh shares how his ability to adapt and recognize key opportunities has been integral to his progression. He candidly discusses the challenges that come with firm economics shifting unexpectedly, highlighting what happens when your goals collide with your employer's evolving challenges and priorities. Josh reflects on how stayed attuned to the surrounding opportunities and knew when it was time to move on. Concluding with his most recent transition, he reveals how his security of position at his immediately-prior firm ultimately led him to find a better fit. Josh is a graduate of Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about Colorado Law Learn more about Rutgers Law

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  2. Employee Rights: One Client at a Time

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    Employee Rights: One Client at a Time

    Paige Sparks is an employee rights lawyer who specializes in discrimination claims. In this episode, Paige talks navigating the EEOC process for aggrieved current and former employees, generating clients through social media, and how she navigates her ADHD, a diagnosis she received a few years into practice. Through informational law videos and transparent looks into her life, Paige has garnered more than two million followers across TikTok and Instagram, which has both clear benefits and drawbacks. She also discusses her approach to caseload and cashflow management--each key for a contingency practice. Paige is a graduate of St. Louis University School of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Colorado Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law

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  3. Brick by Brick: Building an Idea into a Movement

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    Brick by Brick: Building an Idea into a Movement

    Starting a nonprofit often sounds like a great idea, but execution requires vision, commitment, and grit. Laurie Robinson Hayden shares how she transitioned from informal networking among peers to establishing an organization that supports professional development for women of color lawyers. Laurie discusses how she built a mission-driven board, decided she was ready to transition from full-time lawyer to full-time CEO, and let go when she could afford to pay staff. She talks about embracing innovation without losing focus, especially in the face of financial incentives. Laurie is a graduate of Indiana University Maurer School of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Learn more about Colorado Law

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  4. Happy Thanksgiving! What are lawyers thankful for?

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    Happy Thanksgiving! What are lawyers thankful for?

    Happy Thanksgiving! What are lawyers thankful for? The answers may surprise you. In this special episode, we share some previously-unreleased clips of recent I Am The Law guests with their answer to everyone's least favorite Thanksgiving question. Hosts Katya Valasek and Kyle McEntee intersperse commentary throughout our lawyer guests talking about giving voice to the voiceless, achieving their dream job, being a part of a team, problem solving, money, working really hard, and much more. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Colorado Law Access LawHub today!

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  5. Trust and Transparency: Immigration Advocacy Beyond and Within Borders

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    Trust and Transparency: Immigration Advocacy Beyond and Within Borders

    As an immigration lawyer, Jennifer Quezada builds trust within local communities that need legal help to bring families together. She works primarily with Spanish-speaking clients in their native language, and uses her own background as an immigrant to offer advice and counsel that creates a sense of security amidst a complex and lengthy legal process. Beyond her legal work, Jennifer discusses marketing, fee transparency, and her firm's strategy to serve additional underserved communities. Although public service is often associated with government roles and non-profits, Jennifer demonstrates that private law firms representing individual clients can also fulfill this mission. Jennifer is a graduate of the William & Mary Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! Learn more about Seattle University School of Law Learn more about Seton Hall Learn more about Vermont Law Learn more about Baylor Law Learn more about Blueprint

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  6. Curiosity and the Cats: Developing Creative Legal Frameworks for Animal Protection

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    Curiosity and the Cats: Developing Creative Legal Frameworks for Animal Protection

    Big change requires massive action. That's true whether we're talking about Carney Anne Nasser's career path or her work as an animal protection lawyer. She shifted to animal law five years after earning her law license, first as an unpaid intern (while working as a full-time lawyer) and then for several nonprofits that specialize in strategic advocacy and impact litigation. Carney Anne discusses what fueled her efforts to bring about significant legal outcomes. including delivering prosecutors evidence and analysis to take down Joe Exotic, the so-called "Tiger King," for animal trafficking. She's successfully and creatively leveraged diverse legal frameworks, often repurposing laws in unexpected ways to achieve her goals—a strategy that underscores the broader lesson that innovative legal thinking can upend systems from within. Carney Anne is a graduate of Tulane Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! Learn more about Seattle University School of Law Learn more about Seton Hall Learn more about Blueprint Learn more about Baylor Law Learn more about Vermont Law

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  7. Episode #100: Legal Career Storytelling

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    Episode #100: Legal Career Storytelling

    In our 100th episode, hosts Kyle McEntee and Katya Valasek reflect on their legal backgrounds and how their journeys to, through, and after law school shape this podcast's discussions. Kyle talks about his journey, beginning with the founding of Law School Transparency (LST), a nonprofit focused on consumer advocacy, and leading to his role at LSAC. He explores the challenges of enacting meaningful change in the face of opposition, emphasizing how crucial it is for advocates to grasp their audience's needs to be persuasive. Katya recounts how her legal career has evolved along a consistent axis of guiding people to the legal careers they want. She discusses her personal and professional fulfillment in the face of persistent questions about her career choices. Katya is a graduate of Michigan State College of Law and Kyle is a graduate of Vanderbilt Law School. This episode is hosted by Collin Takita. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Seton Hall Learn more about Seattle University School of Law Learn more about Blueprint Access LawHub today! Learn more about Baylor Law Learn more about Vermont Law

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  8. Partners by Law: Building a Life and Career in Law

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    Partners by Law: Building a Life and Career in Law

    Lana and Nick Kuchinski have done a lot together, from chemical engineering to law school to getting married. Though the episode features their unique journey as a couple, their insights are valuable for anyone considering or currently navigating law school. The conversation touches on competition, jealousy, factoring family into decision-making, support, and the varied ways individual paths shape legal careers. One partner faced more challenges in the job market, while the other had greater success securing interviews and offers. They share how these experiences affected their relationship, particularly during the job search, and draw comparisons to the dynamics between friends, roommates, and classmates. Lana and Nick are graduates of the University of Colorado Law School. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Blueprint Access LawHub today! Learn more about Seattle University School of Law Learn more about Seton Hall Learn more about Baylor Law Learn more about Vermont Law

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