The Legal Geeks

Recorded Live at San Diego Comic Con on July 24, 2026!

Lawyers take on the Amazon series Spider-Noir. What are the rules for private eyes fighting organized crime? What war crimes are committed by performing experiments on prisoners of war? Which crime carries the more stringent penalty: vigilantism or violating Prohibition? A panel of judges and attorneys examines the web of legal issues in Spider-Noir, taking on the black-and-white questions of the law. Featuring Kathy Steinman (San Diego Deputy City Attorney), Michael Dennis, Stephen Tollafield, Vana Palacio (Greenberg Traurig, LLP), and Michael Skeen. Moderated by Kate Bridal (Now It's Ruined Podcast). Presented by The Legal Geeks.

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Recorded Live at SDCC on July 23, 2026!

The Star Trek films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home all ask the question: How do you define victory in the no-win scenario? Lawyers face that question regularly when representing people in legal jeopardy. A panel of judges and lawyers examine legal issues from the "Genesis Trilogy," including the legality of the Genesis Device; whether the insanity defense applies to someone with a Ceti Alpha V eel wrapped around their cerebral cortex; whether the necessity defense applies to stealing the USS Enterprise; whether it is legal to park a Bird of Prey in Golden Gate Park; and whether you can violate the Marine Mammal Protection Act to save the planet. Featuring U.S. Magistrate Judge Steve Chu (United States District Court for the Southern District of California), U.S. Magistrate Judge Stan Boone (United States District Court for the Eastern District of California), Judge Danna Nicholas (San Diego County Superior Court), Christine Peek (McManis Faulkner), Mark Zaid (Mark S. Zaid, P.C.), and Joshua Gilliland (Best Best & Krieger LLP; co-founder of The Legal Geeks). Moderated by Katrina Wraight (Best Best & Krieger LLP). Organized by The Legal Geeks.

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Josh Gilliland breaks down the many problems with Daredevil Born Again Season 2 on how the story missed big political and legal issues.

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Tribbles are an iconic species in Star Trek. Cute. Cuddling. Invasive. Join us as we continue celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek with the ever multiplying legal issues with Tribbles.   

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Life from WonderCon on March 27, 2026!
What is the state of the law after a nuclear war? How could the Enclave be held accountable for starting the Great War 200 years later? What is the liability for Vault-Tech, RobCo Industries, West Tek, REPCONN Aerospace, and Big MT for their part in ending the world? What is the legal status of the New California Republic and the Legion? Can the Brotherhood of Steel go around killing Ghouls? Join our panel of lawyers and judges as they journey into the Wasteland to discuss the medical ethics of human experimentation, Ghoul rights, and more. Get ready for megatons of law. Featuring U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Wright (United States District Court District of Minnesota), Judge Carol Najera (Los Angeles County Superior Court), Katrina Wraight, Esq. (Best Best & Krieger LLP), Vanessa Palacio, Esq., (Greenberg Traurig, LLP), and Kate Bridal (Now It's Ruined Podcast). Moderated by Joshua Gilliland, Esq. (The Legal Geeks). Presented by The Legal Geeks.

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We are continuing our review of Star Trek episodes over the last 60 years with Star Trek The Next Generation episode, "The Measure of a Man."

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Ring the bell, because school is in session for Starfleet Academy. Join Josh Gilliland and Jordon Huppert for their analysis of the first two episodes of the new Star Trek series. Did Nus Braka and Anisha Mir  have a fair "trial”? Where was defense counsel? Was that just a sentencing? Join Josh and Jordon for their analysis of Starfleet Academy. 

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We are kicking off our celebration for the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek with the The Original Series episode "Journey to Babel." Join us for diplomatic immunity, murder, attempted murder, the duty to volunteer for a medical procedure, hazarding a vessel, and conspiracy to commit fraud. 

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We had a blast celebrating the movies from 1985 at Fan Expo San Francisco! Tune in for the live recording from our panel on November 30, 2025.

The Law of 1985 Cult Movies 

Great Scott! The Movies of 1985 are packed with legal issues! Goonies. Better Off Dead. Back to the Future. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. These are just a few of the classic films from 1985. Join our panel of lawyers and judges as they break down whether 1980s kids could keep One Eyed Willy’s treasure; unfair debt collection by paperboys; facilitating international terrorism in order to build a time machine; bicycle larceny. These are just a few of the many legal issues from the cult classics of 1985. This, this is our time to break down the Law of 1985 Movies. Presented by The Legal Geeks.

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We had an amazing time at Fan Expo San Francisco. Thank you everyone who attended our panel, had awesome questions, and fantastic discussion after our presentation. 

Life Legally After Being the Villain in Star Wars 

Crosshair, Alexsandr Kallus, Barriss Offee, and Asajj Ventress, are all former villains who abandoned being the “bad guy.” Are they forgiven for their crimes? How is their status as former Imperial or Separatists handled legally? Kallus committed war crimes on Lasats. Is he forgiven for genocide because he joined the Rebellion? Barriss Offee committed acts of terrorism, became an Inquisitor, and then abandoned the Empire to become a healer. Is she forgiven? Crosshair enacted brutal attacks on behalf of the Empire and deserted after seeing Imperial cruelty to his fellow clones. Is Crosshair forgiven for those he killed? Join us for a discussion on law, forgiveness, atonement, and redemption from Star Wars The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, Tales of the Empire, Tales of the Underworld, and Star Wars Rebels. Presented by The Legal Geeks.

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