All Rise - The Gonzaga Law Podcast

Gonzaga Law alumnus Trey Dolezal (’92) wears a multitude of hats. Husband, father, practicing attorney, and experienced sports agent to name a few. Dolezal’s interest in sports law goes all the way back to his days at Gonzaga Law and he has represented various athletes for the last twenty years. Interested in breaking into sports law yourself? According to Dolezal, “Sports law is probably the hardest thing to figure out how to get into. Building connections is important. Beat down doors and never give up.” Listen to the newest episode of All Rise: Gonzaga Law Podcast to learn more about the highly competitive world of sports agents.

John Kroger is currently a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School but before his career in academia, Kroger got his start in politics. He worked with powerful politicians such as President Bill Clinton and Chuck Schumer but quickly realized that he felt called to a higher form of public service. In this week’s episode of All Rise: Gonzaga Law Podcast Kroger shares about his struggles to fully comprehend the ethical implications of being a prosecutor. To help answer this question, Kroger embarked on a cross-country bike trip to reflect on his life and career. He eventually found fulfillment by teaching the law to the next generation. “Law school is the very best way to prepare for a life committed to social change,” Kroger concluded.

Long before he was the Attorney General of Washington, Bob Ferguson was a passionate law student dedicated to increasing access to justice in his home state of Washington. Listen to the inaugural episode of All Rise: Gonzaga Law Podcast to learn about Ferguson’s journey to become the Attorney General of Washington and get a behind-the-scenes look at the work he has done while in office. Ferguson also reveals which historical person he greatly admires, as well as his all-time favorite Supreme Court Justice. “If I could teach one thing, as my job as a lawyer, it would be the importance of listening because it’s undervalued and underappreciated,” Ferguson said.