Lawyer’s Hip Hop Happy Hour: Live from Howard Law! (20th Anniversary Reunion Episode)

In this special live episode, we take the Lawyer’s Hip Hop Happy Hour back to where it all began—Howard University School of Law. Recorded in front of a live audience during Homecoming Week, this vibrant panel celebrates 20 years since our graduation and showcases the brilliance, resilience, and rhythm of HUSL alumni making their mark across the legal landscape.

Host Alfred Guillaume is joined by an all-star lineup of Howard Law graduates, including Chris Stewart, one of the nation’s leading civil rights attorneys; Willie Phillips, the first Black Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Marguerite Lanaux, District Public Defender for Baltimore City; and other trailblazers representing every corner of the legal spectrum.

Together, they share stories of justice, purpose, music, and legacy—reminding us why Howard Law remains a cornerstone of Black excellence in the law.

🎧 Tune in for laughter, insight, and celebration as we honor two decades of friendship, advocacy, and the enduring power of The Mecca.

Welcome to this month’s episode of Behind the Scenes—where we slow things down, cue up the soundtrack, and dig a little deeper into the music that brought my interview with Dr. Bella Speight to life.

This month’s episode is called One Night in Belize—a title inspired by an unforgettable night of karaoke, laughter, and big energy with some crazy folks, including Bella. What started as a 50th birthday celebration for a mutual friend turned into a living mixtape of throwbacks, bangers, and deep cuts that brought the room all the way to life.

In this BTS episode, I’m breaking down some of the tracks we talked about in our interview —and a few of the tracks from that Karoke night that we didn’t get to on-air.

So whether you were with us in Belize that night or just listening in from afar, consider this your backstage pass to the joy behind the mic.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Welcome to the Lawyer’s Hip Hop Happy Hour!

Welcome back to part two of my interview of powerhouse anesthesiologist Dr. Bella Speight. In the first half, we got into her remarkable journey of becoming a physician and a force in the medical field. But now—we’re switching lanes as we always do….

One thing about Bella – she loves a powerful woman like Lil Kim – but she also loves her some Southern & specifically Texas Hip-Hop

Let me just say—if you assumed that being in medical school meant she wasn’t tapped into the culture, think again. You are not ready for how deep her hip-hop knowledge runs. From college days to now, she’s got stories, memories, and takes that will surprise you—in the best way.

We’re talking UGK, Lil Kim, Snoop, and Neo Soul, and how the music shaped not only her worldview, but also gave her something to hold onto through the grind of becoming a doctor. It’s about music, memory, identity—and a lot of the Southern sound that raised her.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Welcome to the Lawyer’s Hip Hop Happy Hour!

This month’s featured guest is powerhouse anesthesiologist Dr. Bella Speight, and her journey in medicine is nothing short of extraordinary.

 She’s incredibly in tune with the world around her, unapologetically opinionated, and not afraid to speak up when it matters most.

This month’s episode is the story of a woman thriving in a demanding, high-stakes field—and using her voice to push for awareness around the issues that matter most to her profession and community.

Sit back, relax and enjoy, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Welcome to this month’s episode of BTS with my old law school classmate, Personal Injury Attorney Samuel Anyan. For this episode - I am going to discuss some of the great music that was in heavy rotation during my time in law school twenty + years ago.

Jay-Z’s the Black Album, Kanye’s College – Dropout, Common’s album “Be”, and T.I.’s Trap Muzik – all came from this era. Bonafide hip-hop classics! 

As I always do - I will break down songs from these albums and - educate you on the samples and inspiration behind these classics.

Sit back, relax and enjoy – let’s take a trip down memory lane – inspired by Howard University School of Law – class of 2005!

Welcome to the Lawyer’s Hip Hop Happy Hour. 

This month I had the pleasure to sit down with my good friend and law school classmate, Personal Injury Attorney Samuel Anyan, from Philadelphia, PA.

Sam is one of the country’s most preeminent personal injury lawyers, having recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients.   

During this part of the interview, Sam and I chose a lot of records that were popular during our time in law school, such as the Black Album, College Dropout and many others that are today considered hip-hop classics. We had a great conversation reminiscing about our time in law school and the music that was the soundtrack to our law school lives.

 Sit back, relax and enjoy – this an interview that you don’t want to miss!

Welcome to the Lawyer's Hip Hop Happy Hour!

This month’s episode features an interview with powerhouse personal injury attorney, Samuel Anyan, Esq. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sam has successfully represented clients in all types of injury cases - including against major corporations. He has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. 

Sam’s journey in the law is inspiring. He did not allow early setbacks to determine his future success. This interview was inspirational to me, and it is a reminder that no matter the obstacle in life, we can always overcome it and achieve success!

Sit back, relax and enjoy – this an interview that you don’t want to miss!

Welcome to this month’s Behind the Scenes Episode with District Public Defender for the City of Baltimore, Attorney Marguerite Lanaux. For this episode - I decided to focus on the rich hip-hop culture of Marguerite’s hometown of Long Island, NY. 

Most people talk about New York City being the birthplace of hip-hop....they mention the importance of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and even Staten Island…. but as my loyal listeners and fellow hip-hop heads already know - Long Island has been a major part of hip-hop since the beginning!

Biz Markie, EPMD, Public Enemy, and De La Soul – are just a few of the groups and artists that we will discuss today. Sit back, relax and enjoy! Welcome to Behind the Scenes. 

Welcome to the Lawyer’s Hip Hop Happy Hour. 

This month I had the pleasure to sit down Marguerite Lanaux, the District Public Defender for the City of Baltimore.

Ms. Lanaux oversees the attorneys of the Public Defender’s Office for Baltimore City, an office that provides representation for thousands of people charged with criminal offenses each year. 

A native of Long Island, NY, Marguerite and I discussed some of her favorite hip-hop albums including her love of Method Man & Mary J. Blige, and even some down south classics that might surprise you!

Sit back, relax and enjoy – this an interview that you don’t want to miss!

Welcome to the Lawyer’s Hip Hop Happy Hour.  

This month’s episode features an interview with Attorney Marguerite Lanaux, the District Public Defender for the City of Baltimore.

Ms. Lanaux is the lead attorney for the Public Defender’s Office in the City of Baltimore.  She and I discussed some of her most interesting cases as a trial attorney, her current job responsibilities as the city's number one Public Defender and the somewhat untraditional trajectory that brought her to this very important position.

I’ve known Marguerite for over twenty years – she and I share a lot in common – including a similar sense of humor! You’re going to have to listen to the interview to determine which of us is funnier…. I think you already know the answer to that question.  

Sit back, relax and enjoy – we’ve got a lot to discuss!