Sign up for our newsletter and receive your free copy of “7 Ways to Shake Things Up as a Young Lawyer (Plus 1 That Will Completely Change the Game). Gordon is a Los Angeles entertainment law attorney who helps creatives and business people in the entertainment industry bridge the gap between the creative mindset and business mindset. […]
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Hey young lawyers, show your support! Please leave a positive review + ranking in iTunes for the show! Jason Bay is a Gen Y marketing consultant helping young entrepreneurs make the transition from 9-to-5 to freedom with his business Gen Y Success, which is also the name of his popular podcast. Stuff We Discuss in […]
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Crystal Marsh is a lawyer turned millennial career and business coach, working with young people who are unhappy in their careers and lives. Crystal helps millennials discover their true calling, reach their full potential, and most importantly, find happiness! If you find yourself drawn to Crystal’s message and feel like she can help you work […]
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Don’t forget to join our community newsletter! Sign up here. Lenise is a business attorney/legal consultant in Atlanta, Georgia, and she is a brand and leadership strategist, working with entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them build longevity in their businesses. From fearing public speaking to booking gigs as a branding and leadership speaker, Lenise has built […]
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Periscope, Twitter’s live streaming app, is a game changer for young lawyers! Download the app, follow me (@nicoleabboud), and let’s scope together. You’ll thank me 🙂 Show Notes Jacob is a superstar! He is an immigration attorney from San Diego, Ca with a thriving practice, a popular podcast, and several successful businesses. Jacob is redefining the meaning of […]
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This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mandy Woodland, a business lawyer from Canada. Mandy is a former scientist and medical researcher who decided to go to law school to escape her job as a molecular biologist. Now, she runs her own practice where she works with tech start-ups and businesses, helping them form and […]
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Scott is a criminal defense and personal injury attorney from Annapolis, MD, where he was born and raised. He runs a thriving solo practice, is killing it with his social media game, and (my favorite part), he’s a fellow podcaster! In this episode, we cover everything from not being afraid of the “ask,” to finding your tribe and building your community, to building your social media presence through blogging and community volunteering.
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Aria is a former practicing lawyer who is passionate about using technology to change the practice of law for the better. He ditched the Biglaw position and accepted a position with e-Stet, a company leading the change in legal industry technology use, as the corporate communications lead. Show Notes What We Cover in this Episode: Don’t […]
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Freelance attorney, Tristan Blaine, shares how to discover your niche practice area as a young attorney and how to use your knowledge of the law to help others (aside from being their attorney!).
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Kristen is a Los Angeles attorney who decided to use her extensive background in sales and marketing and her legal knowledge to help other lawyers. For the last 4 years, she has been running her business, Web Presence, Esq., a digital media marketing agency geared towards helping lawyers and other legal industry professionals build their online and offline […]
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What We’ll Cover in this Episode: What is an Anxious Lawyer and how to identify if you are one What is mindfulness and why should lawyers care about it How mindfulness can help you become a better attorney Why a podcast can be a great platform to spread your message Jeena will walk us through […]
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Samantha, a real estate attorney, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30. Now, she spends her time advocating both in Court for her clients and as a board member of The Pink Agenda, a branch of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in New York which helps raise awareness and educate young professionals […]
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Student loans are the bane of my existence! If you’re just as confused about what your options are, then you’re in good company. I’m joined by Claire and Ben from Crowley & Palkowski Legal Counsel and we chat about the state of student loans today, what students should consider before taking out loans, and whether […]
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Ali is a fashion and entertainment attorney practicing in New York. She previously served as the Deputy General Counsel and Director of Business and Legal Affairs for Wilhelmina Models and was recently named as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for 2015 for law and policy. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law […]
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Staci Zaretsky became an editor for Above the Law in June 2011. She graduated from Western New England University School of Law. Before decided to pursue writing as a full-time career, Staci clerked at a small law firm. Her writing has appeared in other legal publications, such as Judgepedia, Lawyerist, and Ms. JD. She has […]
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Gabriel is a Family Law attorney and the owner and principal attorney of the Infinity Law Group out in Quincy, Massachusetts. Gabriel started his own law firm straight out of law school. His law firm grew steadily for the first year until he had the opportunity to purchase the law firm where he once interned […]
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Patrice is an attorney practicing in Chicago and the founder of and principal attorney at Creative Genius Law, a law firm working exclusively with creative entrepreneurs + innovative brands doing major impact work, helping them develop successful legal strategies. Patrice was also named one of the ABA’s 2014 Legal Rebels. Quote: “I fear not the […]
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Renwei is currently a 2L law student at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. He has an undergrad degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from the University of Chicago and is the author of The Golden Rule: How Income Inequality Will Ruin America. Renwei is also an Above the Law featured columnist, […]
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Mitch has been a trial lawyer for 29 years focusing on personal injury. When he’s not in the courtroom, Mitch uses social media to help good attorneys become great trial lawyers and to show everyone (not just lawyers) how to communicate with impact. He authors a very successful communication tips blog at mitchjackson.com and he […]
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Jennifer Duval is currently counsel in the Los Angeles office of BET, a television network she has watched and admired since she was a young girl. Jennifer shares how she treated everyday of law school as an interview, proactively connected with professors and attorneys, and harnessed her PR and marketing background to help her excel […]
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Ryan Jenkins is a millennial keynote speaker and author. He equips organizations and leaders with the next generation leadership, branding, and communication skills needed to thrive in today’s multi-generational marketplace. His mission is to help leaders become tomorrow’s leaders today. Show Notes “One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” […]
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Jo-Ná A. Williams, Esq. founded J.A. Williams Law P.C. – The Artist Empowerment Firm in 2011 to provide artists and entrepreneurs with ways to successfully navigate their careers and provide assistance with business, entertainment and intellectual property matters. She founded Artist Empowerment Group in 2013 to advise artists on business, branding and marketing. Some of […]
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Alison is a former Biglaw attorney and is the founder of The Girl’s Guide to Law School, an online blog/learning resource created to help law students get what they want out of their law school experience. In this episode, we chat about her journey from Biglaw to unemployed to founding an awesome business which provides support […]
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Los Angeles Attorney, Jenny Wu, has taken her practice of Fashion Law to the next level! She channels her passion for the fashion industry into a profitable fashion and lifestyle blog called Good, Bad, and Fab. Not one to be limited by boundaries, Jenny became a contestant on the current season of The Amazing Race, […]
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Entertainment attorney Kamal Moo shares his journey from music major to entertainment attorney and music producer. Join me as I chat with Kamal about his transition into solo practice and his side business involving music production. Show Notes “Find something you love doing and you never have to work another day in your life.” Recommended […]
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