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In this episode of See generally, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor Sandy Mayson joins Kristen Marino to discuss the role of preventive restraint in the criminal legal system. Professor Mayson describes how she began her legal career as a public defender in New Orleans and how that experience has shaped her academic path. Then, she explains her current legal history research project evaluating bail in founding era of the United States. She also discusses theoretical, consequentialist justifications for preventive detention, including her article, A Consequentialist Framework for Prevention. Professor Mayson also explains the constitutional law doctrine about preventive detention, as well as the areas of ongoing litigation, such as the use of cash bail. She also discusses the role of risk assessments in the criminal legal system.

Interview by Kristen Marino, Media Editor, Vol. 171, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Produced and edited by Andrew Gormley.

Cover Art by Emily Horwitz, Online Executive Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

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Cite as: See generally, A Conversation with Professor Sandy Mayson, U. Pa. L. Rev. (Oct. 17, 2022), https://anchor.fm/see-generally-podcast.

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In this episode of the Law Review Online’s podcast, See generally, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor Rangita de Silva de Alwis joins Magali and Kristen to discuss international women’s rights and her pathway to academia. Professor de Silva de Alwis described her early, formative experiences in Sri Lanka, her mentors at Harvard Law School including Martha Minow, and her work with Hillary Clinton at Wellesley College. She explains her work as a Global Advisor to the UN Sustainable Development Fund, as well as her experience as the inaugural director of the Global Women’s Leadership Initiative and the Women in Public Service Project. She also discussed the "Black Women Future Lawyers" report Magali and Dana Dyer developed in her class in 2020 and Simone Hunter’s 2021 report "Black Women Leaders’ Health Silently Suffering: A Call to Change the Legal Culture." From AI and bias to Afghan women’s leadership in the wake of the Taliban take-over, Professor de Silva de Alwis’ doesn’t shy away from critical global topics in her classes and work. In particular, she emphasized the importance of the CEDAW–the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women–for addressing gender and social inequalities domestically and abroad. Finally, she shared her research methodology and approach towards writing her recent piece, "A Roadmap to Revising Ethiopia’s Gender Discriminatory Laws: A Comparative Analysis."

Interview by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review and Kristen Marino, Media Editor, Vol. 171, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Produced and edited by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cover Art by Emily Horwitz, Online Executive Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cite as: See generally, A Conversation with Penn Law Professor Rangita de Silva de Alwis, U. Pa. L. Rev. (Mar. 31, 2022), https://anchor.fm/see-generally-podcast.

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In this episode of the Law Review Online’s podcast, See generally, visiting Wharton Professor Donna Redel of Fordham University Law School joins Seth and Magali to discuss cryptocurrency regulation, decentralized finance, and NFTs. Professor Redel described her time as Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, her work at the Commodity Exchange, where she was Chairman of the Board, and how those experiences influence her thinking on cryptocurrency and the law. Professor Redel provided advice on how individuals can stay knowledgeable about the space through Twitter, podcasts, and newsletters, addressed common criticisms of cryptocurrency, and dispelled myths about whether there is real innovation behind the hype. Lastly, Professor Redel encouraged students, law schools, and practitioners alike to learn more about cryptocurrencies and the potential career paths provided by the space.

Interview by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review and Seth Rosenberg, Senior Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Produced and edited by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cover Art by Emily Horwitz, Online Executive Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cite as: See generally, A Conversation with Fordham Law and visiting Wharton Professor Donna Redel, U. Pa. L. Rev. (Mar. 16, 2022), https://anchor.fm/see-generally-podcast.

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In this episode of the Law Review Online’s podcast, See generally, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor Dorothy Roberts joins Seth and Magali to discuss her scholarship, her pathway to academia, and her new upcoming book. Professor Roberts described balancing motherhood with life in private practice, the importance of teaching students about diversity as early as possible and the negative consequences of avoiding such an education, particularly in the medical field. Professor Roberts also explained the importance and value of Critical Race Theory and the unfortunate misconceptions that have been spread about it. And, most importantly, Professor Roberts explained her motivation for and goal in writing her new book, Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families—and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World (which will be released by Basic Books on April 5, 2022).

Interview and edits by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review and Seth Rosenberg, Senior Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Produced by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cover Art by Emily Horwitz, Online Executive Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cite as: See generally, A Conversation with Penn Law Professor Dorothy Roberts, U. Pa. L. Rev. (Mar. 3, 2022), https://anchor.fm/see-generally-podcast.

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In this episode of the Law Review Online’s podcast, See generally, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor Lisa Fairfax joins Seth and Magali to discuss corporate law, shareholder rights, pathways to academia and her experience in private practice. Beginning with Professor Fairfax’s upbringing in Compton, California, her time at Harvard and then Ropes & Gray, until now as a Professor at Penn Law, listeners will learn about how she found her way into corporate law, the mentors that guided her along the way, and the most pressing issues in corporate law such as ESG and the importance of diversity in governance.

Interview and edits by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review and Seth Rosenberg, Senior Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Produced by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cover Art by Emily Horwitz, Online Executive Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cite as: See generally, A Conversation with Penn Law Professor Lisa Fairfax, U. Pa. L. Rev. (Feb. 28, 2022), https://anchor.fm/see-generally-podcast.

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On our first episode of See generally, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor Tess Wilkinson-Ryan joined Seth Rosenberg for a conversation about everything from Philly eats to hush contracts. Beginning with Professor Wilkinson-Ryan’s pathway to teaching, they discuss her thoughts on pursuing academia, her scholarship on the role of moral judgment in legal decision-making, and finally, how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed and will continue to change the law school experience.

Interview and edits by Seth Rosenberg, Senior Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Produced and edited by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cover Art by Emily Horwitz, Online Executive Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review.

Cite as: See generally, A Conversation with Penn Law Professor Tess Wilkinson-Ryan, U. Pa. L. Rev. (Sept. 26, 2021), https://anchor.fm/see-generally-podcast.

© University of Pennsylvania Law Review 2021.