Brothers in Law

Adrian Guess delivers local, state, and national news in a way to increase civic engagement toward building a better community together. Sit back and listen well.

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Amanda Haverstick is a seasoned attorney turned legal writing coach and career consultant in Philadelphia. With over 25 years of experience in Employment Law litigation at top-tier firms, including Proskauer Rose and Morgan Lewis, Amanda now dedicates herself to empowering the next generation of legal professionals. As a visiting professor at Drexel School of Law and a career consultant at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Amanda's mission is to equip attorneys and law students with the skills needed for success. Through her "Dear 1L" blog, she provides invaluable guidance to aspiring lawyers, aiming to simplify and improve their journey through law school. Amanda's passion for writing, teaching, and advocacy shines through in all she does.

My guest for today’s interview is Frederick D. Bell, a Louisiana native and passionate political strategist in Washington DC. From his early days as a "teen attorney" to representing Louisiana at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Frederick's journey reflects his commitment to justice and community empowerment. A graduate of Tulane University, he plans to attend law school at an HBCU, aiming to advocate for criminal justice reform, environmental sustainability, and public policy in New Orleans and beyond.

Sit back and listen well as Adrian delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community engagement and motivate people to care about one another.

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My guest for today’s interview is Joshua Franklin, a distinguished attorney dedicated to honorable achievement in every facet of his career. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, and a proud graduate of an HBCU, Joshua currently resides in Minnesota, where he has left an indelible mark on the legal landscape. With a wealth of experience ranging from serving at prestigious firms like Barnes & Thornburg, LLP to his current role facilitating connections between attorneys and small to midsize firms, Joshua brings a unique perspective to the table.

Beyond his legal career, Joshua is deeply committed to building sustainable equity in urban communities through innovation and small business initiatives. He is a passionate advocate for fairness and justice, regularly contributing to industry discussions and advocating for favorable legal frameworks. Joshua's dedication to mentorship and professional development also shines through, as he actively guides aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, and young professionals.

Sit back and listen well as Adrian discusses major news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire and encourage community engagement.

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Desmond Israel, Esq. conducts research on the legal, policy, ethical, and social implications of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, global data privacy, and emerging technologies. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in National Security and Cybersecurity from the George Washington University Law School as a GW Law Merit Scholar, where he deepened my knowledge and skills on the complex and evolving challenges of protecting data and systems in the digital age.

With over 11 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, he had led and contributed to various projects involving security incidents and events management, vulnerability management, and ISO 27001/2 compliance for clients in the banking, public, and private sectors. He has also applied my legal and technical expertise to advise and write on topics such as cross-border data flows, data protection regulations, and cybersecurity governance. His mission is to demonstrate the tangible return on cybersecurity and data privacy investments by improving the security posture and state of mind of businesses and organizations.

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Sit back and listen well as Adrian discusses major news stories from around the country in an effort to motivate and engage the community.

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Engage with legal, legislative, and political news with Adrian Guess. Sit back and listen well.

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Founder and Executive Chairman of Brothers in Law Inc., David Edgerton III is a young, ambitious lawyer and a charismatic leader. In April 2021, Edgerton was selected from a pool of 845 applications from 328 institutions to be a Harry S. Truman scholar. He also serves as a civic engagement coordinator for the Howard University Student Association and as president of the Howard University Speech and Debate Team. He was named a Global Scholar and elected student council representative for the Council on International Education Exchange during his time abroad in Spain, Italy and England.Edgerton is an aspiring civil rights attorney who will attend the Howard University School of Law. He has dedicated his life to service and community action. An aspiring multi-vocational change agent, he believes that it is our duty as a nation to build up every child from every background.