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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. Understanding the Appeal: Supreme Litigation from First Draft to Oral Argument

    4D AGO

    Understanding the Appeal: Supreme Litigation from First Draft to Oral Argument

    Rachel Frank is a senior associate at Quinn Emanuel who focuses on appellate litigation. She discusses the journey from summer associate to working on cases before the Supreme Court. Rachel explains what appellate practice actually involves, from preparing partners for oral arguments through intensive moot courts to crafting persuasive appellate briefs. She discusses how she uses AI as a thinking partner, the value of her federal appellate clerkship, and how her work has evolved over time. Rachel reflects on some of her firm's cultural quirks and why they matter to her. She also candidly discusses managing work-life balance. Rachel is a graduate of Yale Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Colorado Law Learn more about Colorado Law Access LawHub today!

    29 min
  2. Navigating Chaos: Triumphs and Trials of a Public Defender (replay)

    OCT 8

    Navigating Chaos: Triumphs and Trials of a Public Defender (replay)

    Matt Skinner is a public defender with passion. Criminal defense is high-stakes, sometimes chaotic work that can be extremely difficult, but Matt navigates the courts, clients, and his career with genuine sincerity and excitement. As a lawyer for those who are accused of felonies but cannot afford a lawyer, his love for underdogs fuels his advocacy. It was a profound experience in high school, however, that set him on this path. On a high school trip to the local jail, he ran into two of his friends--behind bars. Matt is a 2018 graduate of Seton Hall Law School. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Access LawHub today! Colorado Law Learn more about Colorado Law Learn more about Rutgers Law

    33 min
  3. Trading in Gray Areas: How Sanctions Shape International Business

    OCT 1

    Trading in Gray Areas: How Sanctions Shape International Business

    For the government, sanctions and export controls are foreign policy tools. For businesses, they are legal minefields. Audi Syarief is a senior associate who helps clients navigate this high-stakes world of regulatory puzzles and enforcement actions. In this episode, Audi explains how sanctions work, the outsized role of ambiguity in his practice, and his approach to managing risk across diverse client situations. He discusses the collaborative nature of working with deal teams, solving complex sanctions puzzles that can make or break deals, and how lawyers help keep clients compliant while enforcement agencies watch closely. From panicked calls about accidental violations to negotiating licenses with government regulators, Audi works at the intersection of law and foreign policy. Audi is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about Rutgers Law Colorado Law Learn more about Colorado Law

    32 min
  4. Sports & Entertainment Law: Making a Solo Firm Work Against the Odds (replay)

    SEP 24

    Sports & Entertainment Law: Making a Solo Firm Work Against the Odds (replay)

    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 is a replay of episode #47 that originally aired on June 20, 2020. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Vermont Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Rutgers Law

    31 min
  5. Administrative Hearings and Human Stories: Social Security Disability on the Frontlines

    SEP 17

    Administrative Hearings and Human Stories: Social Security Disability on the Frontlines

    Through her social security disability practice, Asha Sharma represents clients who are often struggling with poverty, homelessness, and complex medical conditions. In this episode, she discusses the realities of building a practice around contingency fees from federal back pay, the challenge of working with vulnerable clients who lack proper medical documentation, and the extensive medical knowledge required to effectively advocate for people with conditions ranging from chronic pain to severe mental illness. Asha reflects on preparing for administrative hearings before federal judges, the impact of fraud cases that have tightened evidentiary standards, and why she finds meaning in work that helps society's most marginalized individuals navigate a complex federal system. Asha Sharma is a graduate of University of Minnesota Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Access LawHub today!

    33 min
  6. Trial by Algorithm: Helping Lawyers Navigate the AI Revolution

    SEP 10

    Trial by Algorithm: Helping Lawyers Navigate the AI Revolution

    Joe Stephens operates at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and traditional legal practice. As both a trial consultant and public defender, he helps lawyers harness AI to transform their litigation strategies and case preparation. Joe discusses how he guides other attorneys through AI integration, from analyzing mountains of depositions to crafting more effective motions. In his own public defender work, Joe has implemented AI tools to efficiently process vast amounts of digital discovery and pinpoint crucial moments in hours of police camera footage, allowing him to provide more thorough representation to indigent clients with limited resources. Joe Stephens is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Vermont Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about Rutgers Law

    36 min
  7. Law Firm to Law Professor: Tenure, Teaching, and Scholarship

    AUG 27

    Law Firm to Law Professor: Tenure, Teaching, and Scholarship

    Sudha Setty entered legal academia on a path less traveled—without a clerkship or teaching fellowship. While working as a litigation associate at an elite New York City firm, she prepared for the academic job market and charted her course into teaching and scholarship. In this episode, Sudha reflects on how she built a scholarly agenda, developed an engaging classroom presence, and relied on mentorship to guide pivotal career decisions. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! Learn more about Vermont Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Rutgers Law

    34 min
  8. Breaking Up the Business: Conflict, Mediation, and Resolution

    AUG 20

    Breaking Up the Business: Conflict, Mediation, and Resolution

    Margeaux Thomas is the definition of lawyer meets entrepreneur. She specializes in business partnership disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and contract law. In this episode, Margeaux shares her journey from law school to working at a large firm, the challenges she faced navigating firm dynamics, and the personal experiences that led her to start her own practice. She dives into the realities of running a boutique law firm, building a client base from the ground up, and designing a business for efficiency. Margeaux also reflects on building a work-life balance and what it means to define success on your own terms. Margeaux is a graduate of the Catholic University, Columbus School of Law.  This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Vermont Law Seattle Law Learn more about Seattle University School of Law BU Law Learn more about Boston University School of Law Learn more about Rutgers Law William & Mary Law Learn more about William & Mary Law School Learn more about Baylor Law Access LawHub today!

    31 min
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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.

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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
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