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We are closing out our discussion on integrating diversity and equity into law school courses (for now) with part three of the series. This series is inspired by the Integrating Doctrine and Diversity volumes, co-edited by today's guests Professors Nicole Dyszlewski and Suzanne Harrington-Steppen of Roger Williams University School of Law. As this is the final part of our series (go back and list to the first two parts if you haven't already) we focus on themes and takeaways. Nicole and Suzy both take the time to reflect on what they have learned from creating these books and through working on the speaker series, and they share what they have gained through trial and error in their own courses as faculty. Some of the major themes we consider include intentionality in teaching and course design to include diverse elements, building community as part of the journey to practice and receive feedback, the use of reflection as a tool for integrating diversity in law school, and the need for vulnerability within this practice. Suzy and Nicole candidly share their own experiences, and their insights will help any professor consider how they might integrative diversity into their courses.

If you want to grab the incredible books that inspired our episode, you will find them at the links below.

Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, available here.

Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Beyond the First Year, available here.

Also, if you haven't already, head over to the Integrating Diversity Speaker Series recordings and resources, available on the Roger Williams University School of Law website.

You can learn more about Professor Nicole Dyszlewski here. You can read about Professor Suzanne Harrington-Steppen here.

Part One and Part Two of our discussion are in your feed and available here. Find us on Twitter and X (@lawschoollounge).

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We are back in the Lounge with Part Two of our discussion on integrating diversity and equity into law school courses. This three-part series is inspired by the Integrating Doctrine and Diversity volumes, co-edited by today's guests Professor Nicole Dyszlewski of Roger Williams University School of Law and Anna Russell, a librarian at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In Part Two, we dive deeper into some of the topics from Part One while also exploring some new terrain. We take a closer look at how these volumes are meant to be used within law schools while also considering how the books can be used by legal professionals. Our discussion surrounding the Doctrine and Diversity Speaker Series continues, and you learn why the series was developed, the goals for the series, and why it continues to be successful. Nicole and Anna share some examples of essays from the books and we dive into diversity in publishing. We cover a lot this episode, and we hope that you learn something!

If you want to grab these incredible books, you will find them at the links below.

Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, available here.

Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Beyond the First Year, available here.

Also, if you haven't already, head over to the Integrating Diversity Speaker Series recordings and resources, available on the Roger Williams University School of Law website.

You can learn more about Professor Nicole Dyszlewski here.

Part One of our discussion is in your feed and available here. We can't wait to see you next week for Part Three! Find us on Twitter and X (@lawschoollounge).

**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including whether to act or refrain from acting in conjunction with a legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content due to the constantly evolving nature of the law and legal education.

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Welcome back to a new year here at the Law School Lounge! We are kicking off 2024 with a three-part series inspired by the Integrating Doctrine and Diversity volumes, co-edited by today's guests Professors Nicole Dyszlewski of Roger Williams University School of Law and Genevieve Tung of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. In Part One, we discuss the impetus for their work, goals they set with this project, and how the information is meant to be a direct resource for law faculty looking to enhance diversity and equity inclusion within the doctrinal classroom. We have some laughs along the way, but at the heart of this episode is a candid discussion of what it is like to work in the DEI space, how to do so in a respectful and amplifying way, and how to handle bumps throughout the journey.

If you want to snag a copy of these two volumes, you will find them at the links below.

Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Inclusion and Equity in the Law School Classroom, available here.

Integrating Doctrine and Diversity: Beyond the First Year, available here.

Also, if you haven't already, head over to the Integrating Diversity Speaker Series recordings and resources, available on the Roger Williams University School of Law website.

You can learn more about Professor Nicole Dyszlewski here and about Professor Genevieve Tung here.

We can't wait to see you next week for Part Two! Find us on Twitter and X (@lawschoollounge).

**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including whether to act or refrain from acting in conjunction with a legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content due to the constantly evolving nature of the law and legal education.

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We are in the Lounge this week with Professor Laura Riley, the Director of the Clinical Program at UC Berkeley School of Law and the author of "Homless Advocacy." Professor Riley's discussion with our host, Krystal Norton, covers the stigma faced by unhoused people in the United States, the history of homelessness within the country, how being an effective advocate means competently and compassionately working with people experiencing homelessness, and models for homeless advocacy. The two also consider potential or current solutions and strategies like decriminalization of certain acts, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), litigation to create precedent, and more.

Please be sure to check out Professor Riley's book, "Homeless Advocacy," available here.

You can learn more about Professor Laura Riley here.

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Professor Kathy Vinson of Suffolk University Law School and Professor David Romantz of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law are back in the Lounge with host Krystal Norton to dive deeper into CREAC. The second part of their discussion focuses on the "What next?" part of legal analysis. They talk about how to handle multiple CREACs for one document, how to handle policy arguments, whether to use CREAC in all types of legal writing, and whether style should be something legal writers incorporate into their pieces. Listeners will enjoy a few more laughs with these incredible authors and gather some great tips on how to be strong legal writers.

Remember that the book is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, so feel free to give the professors a shoutout or congratulations on social media or the next time you see them!

If you don't have your own copy yet, you can grab "Legal Analysis: The Fundamental Skill" here.

You can learn more about Professor Kathy Vinson here, and you'll find more information about Professor David Romantz here.

Thank you for listening! Don't forget to give us a follow on X and Instagram (@lawschoollounge) and please give us a five-star rating on any platform.

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Host Krystal Norton is joined in the Lounge by Professor Kathy Vinson of Suffolk University Law School and Professor David Romantz of the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law to talk legal analysis and CREAC. As the co-authors of "Legal Analysis: The Fundamental Skill" and creators of the now widely-applied paradigm CREAC, Professors Romantz and Vinson discuss the thought behind the paradigm, the components that make up CREAC, and common pitfalls or red flags students ought to keep in mind as they first start using this tool. This episode covers the basics and a second episode, to be released next week, covers more advanced issues. Law students will walk away from this initial conversation with some tips, with a feeling that they are not alone, and a couple of laughs.

The book is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, so feel free to give the professors a shoutout or congratulations on social media or the next time you see them!

If you don't have your own copy yet, you can grab "Legal Analysis: The Fundamental Skill" here.

You can learn more about Professor Kathy Vinson here, and you'll find more information about Professor David Romantz here.

Thank you for listening! Don't forget to give us a follow on X and Instagram (@lawschoollounge) and please give us a five-star rating on any platform.

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The Law School Lounge is back this week to talk about the historical and enduring nature of racism faced by Black Americans in the context of the criminal jury system. Host Krystal Norton is joined by special guest, Professor Emerita Raneta Lawson Mack, and together they walk through cases, reflections, and current legal issues surrounding racism in criminal jury participation. Professor Mack starts all the way back with the creation of the jury system in America and proceeds to talk about how the system, and the nature of racism within that system, evolved after the Emancipation Proclamation, the Fourteenth Amendment, Jim Crow, and into the present day. Professor Mack discusses peremptory challenges and their use to discriminate in this context, and she dives into issues faced by Black people and people of color with jury participation today, including a lack of faith in the criminal legal system, mass incarceration, jury sanctity, and felony convictions.

Listeners, please be aware that this episode discusses topics that some audiences may find difficult to explore or discuss, including criminal charges, racism, discrimination, slurs, and related items. Listener discretion is advised.

Professor Mack discusses all the points covered today in greater depth and with more opportunities for critical thinking in her book, "Unpacking Race in the American Jury System: Cases Readings, and Perspectives," which can be purchased here. Additional works written by Professor Mack can be found on Google Scholar.

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The discussion topic for this week's episode of the Law School Lounge is transactional lawyering and skills. Host Krystal Norton is joined by Peter Siviglia, an attorney with more than 50 years' experience practicing law in New York and author of Transactional Skills: Contract Preparation and Negotiating (What to do - and What Not to Do). Peter's candid comments throughout this episode help listeners get a feel for transactional lawyering, including the types of cases they may handle and the types of responsibilities they will have in practice. Throughout the discussion, Peter offers numerous tips for new attorneys while also explaining what it takes to not only be a transactional lawyer, but to be a darn good one.

If you want to grab a copy of Transactional Skills by Peter Siviglia, you can find it here. His other recent title with CAP, Exercises in Commercial Transactions (Second Edition) is available here.

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We will see you next Tuesday!

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We are back in the Law School Lounge this week and host Krystal Norton is joined again by Dean Darby Dickerson, the Dean and President of Southwestern Law School, and Professor Brooke Bowman, a Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law. These two experts in legal scholarship are turning the discussion to law review and law journal editorial boards. In last week's episode, the structure of these boards was addressed. Now, these three discuss the roles of specific members, the difficulties faced by students in these positions, how members are selected (plus great tips for those seeking a position), and how editorial boards commonly select the articles for their publication. This candid discussion will be helpful to law students seeking editorial board positions and faculty advisors who work with these students on a regular basis.

If you need valuable advice on being on law review, including how to make the most out of being an editorial board member, be sure you check out the Scribes Manual for Law Review Editors, co-edited by Dean Dickerson and Professor Bowman, available here.

You can learn more about Dean Darby Dickerson here and you can read about Professor Brooke Bowman here.

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On this week's episode of the Law School Lounge, host Krystal Norton is joined by Dean Darby Dickerson, the Dean and President of Southwestern Law School, and Professor Brooke Bowman, a Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law. These two experts in legal scholarship are here to discuss law reviews and law journals. Throughout this episode, Dean Dickerson and Professor Bowman articulate the difference between law reviews and law journals, give the history of law reviews, explain the structure of this student organization, and consider the impact of law reviews on the legal profession. This conversation is essential for any new law student and is meant to help those already in law school decide whether or not law review participation is right for them.

If you want to learn more about being a law review member and you need valuable advice on being on law review, make sure you check out the Scribes Manual for Law Review Editors, co-edited by Dean Dickerson and Professor Bowman, available here.

Also, if you don't already follow the Lounge on social media, find us on Instagram and X (Twitter): @lawschoollounge. You can send any episode requests via email to [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including whether to act or refrain from acting in conjunction with a legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content due to the constantly evolving nature of the law and legal education.

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