Jessica Burke details her role in the criminal justice system as a criminal defense lawyer. From her approach to plea bargaining to her philosophy on fee arrangements, her choices underscore the importance of letting clients make informed choices about their future. Jessica also shares how expanding the geography she covers, rather than the scope of practice, allowed her firm to grow in a saturated legal market. Jessica is a graduate of Washington & Lee College of Law. This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! Learn more about Blueprint Learn more about Vermont Law Learn more about Baylor Law Albany Law Learn more about Seton Hall Learn more about Idaho Law

Criminal Pleas, Fees, and Justice

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Many people enter law school or practice with one ambition, only to find it's not quite what they envisioned. For Raffi Melkonian, his initial fascination with corporate law faded quickly while he was at Cravath, a global law firm that allowed him to pivot to litigation. Today, Raffi is an appellate lawyer in the U.S Fifth Circuit and Texas. He provides an overview of what appellate work entails, from writing briefs to presenting oral arguments -- and his meticulous preparation for both. While corporate takeovers that make the front page of the Wall Street Journal may be some lawyers' best fit, the legal puzzles he gets to solve with each new case appeal to him. Raffi is a graduate of Harvard Law School. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Access LawHub today!

The Appeal of Appellate Law: Oral Advocacy, Puzzles, and Knowing When to Quit

Sometimes it's a tough transition to law school - so tough you fail out. But what comes next depends on a willingness to reflect and seek support. In this episode, Asha Paulose opens up about her academic setbacks, winding career, and personal and professional growth. Today, she's doing something she never expected: running her own law firm. Asha helps elderly clients navigate change in their own lives. She discusses how she finds clients, tailors legal and non-legal advice for their diverse circumstances, and can finally openly empathize. Asha is a graduate of Albany Law School. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Vermont Law Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about Rutgers Law

From Youthful Missteps to Elderly Client Service: Building an Unexpected Practice

As a legal engineer at a legal technology company, Donata Stroink-Skillrud uses her knowledge and skills as a lawyer to scale privacy policies -- an essential element of any company's website. She also happens to be a co-founder and the president of the company, Termageddon. There's no attorney-client relationship with Donata's clients today, but they still depend on her ability to understand, organize, and explain the law. This broad conversation ranges from legal ethics and legal engineering to keeping up with privacy law changes across the world. It can be lonely in this sort of role, but find community is both possible and helpful. Donata is a 2015 graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Vermont Law Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about William & Mary Law School Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Access LawHub today!

Legal Engineering: Automating Privacy Policies Across States and Nations

Veronique Richardson, a partner specializing in water rights and economic development at a small firm, serves tribal entities and tribal members exclusively. According to Veronique, "water is life." Not only is it significant as a natural resource, but it's significant culturally in Indian country. She helps tribal governments and their people navigate a deliberate balance between economic growth and preserving natural resources for future generations. Veronique discusses the challenges and complexities of representing tribes in water rights settlements, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, policy-making, and coalition-building. Additionally, she explains her role in economic development projects, including her role in bringing a Tesla dealership to tribal land. Veronique is a 2011 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Vermont Law Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Access LawHub today! Learn more about William & Mary Law School Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about Rutgers Law

Navigating the Waters of Economic Growth in Indian Country

JR Thomas, a client attorney at a community services nonprofit, Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO), that provides multifaceted services to individuals living with HIV and AIDS. Beyond healthcare and social work, BAO provides vital pro bono legal services that cover a broad spectrum of issues. JR specializes in domestic relations legal work, but because all of his time is pro bono, he can spend time helping clients with ancillary matters such as finding housing. Despite the emotional weight of his work, JR loves it because he never knows what's coming next. As long as his clients feel comfortable and supported throughout their legal journey, he's confident he'll find a way to serve them. JR Thomas is a 2019 graduate of Samford University's Cumberland School of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law Access LawHub today! Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Learn more about Rutgers Law Learn more about William & Mary Law School Idaho Law Learn more about Idaho Law Learn more about Vermont Law

Criminal Pleas, Fees, and Justice

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