I Am The Law

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I Am The Law takes a deep dive into the various practice areas and settings of law. We interview law school graduates with thought-provoking questions for an insider look into the realities of a caree... more

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The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.

I Am The Law episodes:

April 15, 2019 IRS Tax Lawyer: From Tax Strategist to the Government
Deepan Patel explains his role at the IRS. While the IRS has many types of lawyers, he focuses on business taxpayer guidance, which ensures certainty for businesses making major decisions. He describes how he got into tax, where his career might go, and trade-offs between government and private practice. Deepan is a graduate of Florida State University College of Law.
This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.
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25min
June 06, 2016 Plaintiff's Personal Injury: A Radically Changed Business
Dan Minc discusses how he managed to rise to his firm's managing partner after starting there as a first-year lawyer. He also talks about how he builds his book of business and what he assesses when determining whether to take a client. After all, as a personal injury lawyer, he's only paid if his client wins. Dan is a graduate of Seton Hall School of Law.
This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz.
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22min
May 23, 2016 Federal Criminal Defense: Representing Indigent Clients
Candace Hom explains her role in the criminal justice system. She also talks about how she builds trust with her clients, the various legal roles within the federal public defender office, and the challenges of dealing with prosecutors—even the good ones. Candace is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center.
This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.
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24min
May 16, 2016 Business Immigration: Helping Companies Bring Foreign Nationals to the U.S.
Melina LaMorticella worked as a paralegal for 15 years before going to law school. After graduation, she moved from a local immigration boutique to a larger firm in Portland to practice business immigration law. In this episode, Melina talks about how the U.S. considers immigration applications from professional workers and the charged political atmosphere she operates in, as well as what her typical day looks like. Melina is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School.
This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.
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27min
May 09, 2016 Estate Planning and Probate Counseling
Kathryn Cockrill started her career at a small firm and then went out on her own to reap the rewards of building a business in estate planning and probate. In this episode, Kathryn explains the ins and outs of probate, for both the living and the deceased. She also talks about how she avoids bill collection pitfalls, why she plans to hire help once her firm is on a more stable financial footing, and why her practice keeps her interested and invested. Kathryn is a graduate of Touro Law School.
This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.
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27min
April 12, 2016A Look Into Our Archives
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In this episode, Kyle McEntee (LST's executive director) and Derek Tokaz (one of IATL's hosts) discuss three episodes from the archives. They reflect on what they found more interesting and important, emphasizing the value in researching legal careers early and often.
The three episodes are:
Ep. #9: e-Discovery (OH): Reviewing Electronic Documents for Litigation Support at a [Large Firm]
Ep. #21: Video Game Law (NYC): Starting a [Solo Practice] with Niche Clients
Ep. #27: Environmental Advocacy (FL/NY): Staying Afloat to Pursue Your Passion [Non-Profit]
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14min
April 03, 2016 Appellate Lawyer: Telling a Court They Got It Wrong
Virginia Whitner Hoptman changed course several times throughout her career before settling back where she started with a highly specialized appellate practice. In this episode, Virginia explains the appeals process for winners and losers at the trial level. She also talks about elitism in the world of appeals, how difficult it is to become a full-time appellate lawyer, and what makes appellate lawyers fundamentally different than trial lawyers. Virginia is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law.
This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.
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29min
March 21, 2016 Criminal Defense: The Business Side of Being a Lawyer
Matt Swain started his own criminal defense practice in a college town 20 miles outside of Oklahoma City immediately after graduation. In this episode, Matt describes the importance of understanding your business inside and out and the techniques he uses that ultimately make him more efficient and more likely to notice opportunities that help his clients move forward with their lives. Matt is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law.
This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.
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32min
March 01, 2016 Helping Schools Work with Families, Regulations, And More
Seamus Boyce is an education lawyer at a mid-size firm with offices throughout Indiana. In this episode, he tells us about routine work advising clients with one-off questions, as well as more complex work involving student services, discrimination, and legislation. Seamus also discusses his ascent to partner and the choices his firm makes in pursuit of client satisfaction. Seamus is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor.
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19min
February 22, 2016 Federal Government Transactions: Affordable Housing Deals and Counsel
Kevin Karin is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lawyer in the Seattle regional office. In this episode, he tells us about his role at HUD and how it differs from other types of public interest work related to affordable housing. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.
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19min

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