The Zealous Advocate Podcast

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Welcome to The Zealous Advocate Podcast! Attorneys James Moore, Kevin Littlejohn, and Mysty Blagg explore law, tech, and persuasive arguments. So sit back, relax, and let your zealous advocates guide you.

  1. Episode 5- Amanda Hill, Attorney and CEO of GuardMyPractice.com

    02/05/2024

    Episode 5- Amanda Hill, Attorney and CEO of GuardMyPractice.com

    On this episode of the Zealous Advocate Podcast, Mysty, James, and Kevin are joined by fellow attorney Amanda Hill. She is a seasoned healthcare attorney based in Austin, Texas, and is the founder of Guard My Practice, a newly established company. Sensing a gap in the education physicians receive on basic compliance and legal topics, Amanda started Guard My Practice to supplement that education.Join the discussion on the intersection of healthcare and the legal profession, as well as other relevant healthcare and legal topics.

    55 min
  2. Episode 4-Colin Levy- Legal Technology Writer

    01/11/2024

    Episode 4-Colin Levy- Legal Technology Writer

    In this episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, attorneys Mysty Blagg and James Moore invite Jenn Deal to join their conversation. Jenn is not only an attorney but also a life coach for women lawyers who are feeling unfulfilled and stuck in their professional and personal lives. Tune in to enjoy the discussion among Mysty, James, and Jenn, as they talk about the legal profession and how it intersects with their personal lives.

    50 min
  3. Episode 3-Jenn Deal, Attorney and Woman Lawyer Coach

    12/28/2023

    Episode 3-Jenn Deal, Attorney and Woman Lawyer Coach

    In this episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, attorneys Mysty Blagg and James Moore invite Jenn Deal to join their conversation. Jenn is not only an attorney but also a life coach for women lawyers who feel unfulfilled and stuck in their professional and personal lives. Tune in to enjoy the discussion among Mysty, James, and Jenn as they talk about the legal profession and how it intersects with their personal lives.

    51 min
  4. Amanda Haverstick, Legal Writing Coach

    11/20/2023

    Amanda Haverstick, Legal Writing Coach

    In today's episode of The Zealous Episode Podcast, we have a special guest, Amanda Havertick, an attorney and legal writing coach. She completed her education at Harvard University and Boston College Law School and practiced Labor and Employment Law for over two decades. She also worked as in-house counsel for The Hershey Company and served as Editor of practice group blogs and client alerts at law firms like Proskauer and Reed Smith. While working there, she wrote articles for publication and trained associates on how to write such articles. For the past few years, Amanda has been helping new and aspiring lawyers through her website, www.WritingLawTutors.com. Join Mysty, Kevin, and James as they discuss the challenges of legal writing with Amanda. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

    44 min
  5. Episode 17- David Joyner- Assistant District Attorney, New Hanover County

    09/21/2023

    Episode 17- David Joyner- Assistant District Attorney, New Hanover County

    In the latest episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, the hosts are attorneys Kevin Littlejohn and Tom Harvey. They are joined by a lifelong resident of Eastern North Carolina who currently serves as an Assistant District Attorney in New Hanover County. He is dedicated to pursuing justice for victims, witnesses, and survivors of crime and takes great pride in his role. As an Assistant District Attorney, he focuses solely on criminal prosecutions and oversees all District Court trials for cases originating in the City of Wilmington. His caseload primarily includes domestic violence, firearms offenses, and DWI cases. He also supervises substance abuse treatment courts, including creating the Veterans’ Treatment Court in New Hanover County. On average, he leads as the first-chair attorney in around a dozen weekly cases, making him an experienced prosecutor.

    57 min
  6. Episode 16- Jim Roberts- Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington

    09/11/2023

    Episode 16- Jim Roberts- Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington

    In this episode of the Zealous Advocate Podcast, Mysty and Kevin engage in a compelling conversation with Jim Roberts, exploring the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in Wilmington. Jim Roberts, renowned as the visionary behind the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship incubator, is also the driving force behind the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) and the WALE Angel network. With a decade-long commitment to cultivating the startup ecosystem, Jim has been instrumental in establishing crucial connections that facilitate growth within Wilmington's talent pool and employment sphere. Our discussion with Jim offers valuable insights into his mission and sheds light on Wilmington's unexpected emergence as a global hotspot for ambitious individuals and young professionals.

    42 min
  7. Episode 15- Brooke Singer – Women’s Professional Tackle Football Player

    09/06/2023

    Episode 15- Brooke Singer – Women’s Professional Tackle Football Player

    Join Kevin, Mysty, and Tom as they discuss Title IX advocacy. Appearing as their guest is professional women’s tackle football player and Title IX advocate, Brooke Singer. Brooke is a 2020 graduate of Orange High School and during this episode, she shares her experience with self-advocating for herself in her journey to become the first female member of Orange's football program. Currently,  Brooke plays for the New York Wolves of the Women's Football Alliance.  Her team, the New York Wolves, just won the D2 National Championship. In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Brooke is also a senior student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York.  She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in digital and interactive marketing.   Today's discussion revolves around the challenges that women still face in athletics and the continuing impact of Title IX.

    45 min
  8. Episode 14 Mike Murray & David Roberts - Veritext

    08/31/2023

    Episode 14 Mike Murray & David Roberts - Veritext

    In this episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, hosts Kevin, Mysty, and Tom are accompanied by esteemed guests Mike Murray and David Roberts, representing Veritext. Veritext, a prominent legal services firm, specializes in offering comprehensive solutions for deposition and litigation support. Mike Murray holds the role of Director of Technical and Creative Solutions at Veritext, showcasing a profound mastery of legal tools such as LiveNote, Summation, Sanction, TextMap, and more. On the other hand, David Roberts has been deeply ingrained in the court reporting culture since the inception. He became part of the Veritext team nearly 15 years ago as AWR’s In-house Legal Videographer and holds a dual Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Court Reporting.The conversation today spans a diverse array of technical intricacies within the legal domain, delving into potential trajectories for the future landscape of the legal services sector.

    47 min
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Welcome to The Zealous Advocate Podcast! Attorneys James Moore, Kevin Littlejohn, and Mysty Blagg explore law, tech, and persuasive arguments. So sit back, relax, and let your zealous advocates guide you.

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  • Creator
    Shipman & Wright, LLP
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shipman & Wright, LLP
  • Show Website
    The Zealous Advocate Podcast