LACBA Presents: ADMITTED - A Podcast For Law Students

One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, women comprise a little over 30% of the nation’s state legislatures and just 25% of those are women of color, while women represent over half the nation’s population. How can the promise of the 19th Amendment be fulfilled if women continue to be underrepresented in state government? Join us as we hear from three women who are making their voices heard in Sacramento: Controller Betty Yee, Assembly member Sydney Kamlager and Assembly member Eloise Reyes. The program will be moderated by Valerie McGinty, Founder and President of FundHer, a political action committee dedicated to reaching gender parity throughout our nation’s capitols, and the Honorable Nicole Bershon, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. Ms. McGinty will explore with our panelists the unique challenges female candidates of color face when running for office. Judge Bershon will lead a discussion with the panelists about their efforts to make women’s voices heard in Sacramento.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our state’s leaders as they navigate the halls of the Capitol.

Panelists: Betty Yee, Sydney Kamlager, Eloise Reyes
Moderators: Hon. Nicole Bershon, Valerie McGinty

The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote was ratified 100 years ago. Yet a century later, women – and especially women of color – still have to fight to have a seat at the table in the upper echelons of the business community. Hear from three powerful women in the business world – Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust; Monica Lozano, CEO of College Futures Foundation; and Sarah Zapp, Founder of Beyond Board – for a lively discussion about how they navigate one of the biggest remaining bastions of male privilege, the business community; how each has achieved success; how they deal with being one of the few women or only woman “in the room;” mentorship; strategies for starting out in the business world; and how to increase diversity in the business community. This is a must-see panel discussion.

Panelists: Dr. Helene Gayle, Monica Lozano
Moderator: Sarah Zapp

Join Charlotte Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, and Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment at Showtime Networks, Inc., for a conversation about their experiences in traditionally male-dominated industries, their leadership styles, how they work to ensure they are not the last women to hold their respective positions and their ideas about mentoring, among other topics. You won’t want to miss this discussion with two powerhouses in sports and entertainment.

Panelists: Charlotte Jones, Jana Winograde
Moderator: Hon. Samantha Jessner

We are kicking off our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment with an interview of California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson.  Representing the 19th Senate District which includes all of Santa Barbara County and western Ventura County, Senator Jackson is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and author of landmark legislation aimed at strengthening California's equal pay law, requiring more women on corporate boards, and most recently, expanding paid family leave. Hear the Senator’s no-holds-barred view on the power women bring to elections, what women bring to the table as leaders in business, politics, and the court, the importance of mentorship, and the role of Title IX in competitive sports for women.  Senator Jackson, described as passionate, tenacious, and “not winning any congeniality awards in Sacramento,” talks about speaking without fear, amplifying women’s voices, and how women can support one another in positions of influence. 

Moderators: Hon. Samantha Jessner and Hon. Serena Murillo of the Los Angeles Superior Court

This has been a presentation of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the National Association of Women Judges, and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles. For more information please visit www.lacba.org/podcasts

This new podcast series features interviews with successful, inspirational, and impactful women in entertainment, sports, politics, law, academia, and business. Originally recorded in Summer/Fall 2020 as part of the 19th Amendment Speaker Series, this podcast is presented by the National Association of Women Judges, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. To learn more about the series and speakers please visit Lacba.org/podcasts

After our last episode, My First Trial, we couldn’t help but dig deeper into what makes a great trial attorney. With a mix of tips and stories in this episode, you’re bound to get an idea for how you can stand out whatever area of the profession you choose.
Thanks to our podcast partner: The Skirball Cultural Center's exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg­—open through 3/10. This must-see retrospective of the iconic Supreme Court Justice closes soon! Visit www.skirball.org

Please enjoy this bonus episode of ADMITTED, produced in partnership with The Skirball Cultural Center, presenting the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg open now. Visit Skirball.org
Last year, LACBA presented a Bridging the Gap program for newer attorneys, with panels of experienced attorneys representing each practice area section. This is the Federal Practice panel, and it features attorneys Paul Chan and Luis Lee.

For law students whose hearts are set on the excitement and drama of courtroom trials, the best thing you can do is learn from other people’s experiences. We spoke to some novice and seasoned attorneys about their first trial and courtroom experiences. Guests include Brian Kabatek, Michael D. Schwartz, Gillian H. Clow, and Marketa Sims.
This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, open now through Mar 10, 2019! Visit Skirball.org

Please enjoy this bonus episode of ADMITTED, produced in partnership with The Skirball Cultural Center, presenting the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg open now. Visit Skirball.org
Earlier this year, LACBA presented a Bridging the Gap program for newer attorneys, with panels of experienced attorneys representing each practice area section. This is the Appeals / Appellate Law panel, and it features attorneys Brad Pauley and Stuart Esner with Justice Lamar Baker.

So you've landed that perfect summer opportunity or a school-year internship at a firm. Congratulations! Now what? What are the soft & hard skills you need to succeed in a legal workplace? In this episode, we speak with Peter Schanitman & Miriam Benor, two experienced attorneys with some expertise that could help your legal career.
This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, open now through Mar 10, 2019! Visit Skirball.org