Thomas Leaf, a dedicated Connecticut public defender, brings a unique perspective to our discussion on the criminal justice system. In this enlightening and thought-provoking conversation, we'll explore his motivations for choosing the path of a public defender over private practice, gain insight into the realities of his role, and delve into the crucial improvements needed within the criminal justice system and more. It promises to be an eye-opening and insightful discussion with an active public defender.

Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:40 - My Father's Career Journey

00:09:41 - A Shift in Career Path

00:14:14 - Remembering an Amazing Human Being

00:18:53 - The Burden of Being Accused of a Crime

00:23:21 - The Impact of Incarceration and Finding Redemption

00:28:12 - Humanizing Each Individual

00:32:53 - Evolving as a Human Being

00:37:26 - The Importance of Leaving a Place Better Than How You Found It

00:41:51 - The Legal System in Connecticut

00:45:57 - The Importance of Credibility and Competence in Law

00:50:32 - Conflict of Interests in Legal Representation

00:54:56 - Challenges in the Criminal Justice System

00:59:43 - The Frustrations of Helping Others

01:04:32 - Following My Own Path

01:09:07 - Being a Compassionate Lawyer

01:13:46 - The Vulnerability of Being an Influencer

01:18:43 - Giving a Voice to the Voiceless

01:23:13 - The Rise of Grifters in the Influencer Space

01:27:41 - Incentivizing Behavior and Access to Resources

01:32:16 - Providing for the Underprivileged

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