we f*cking dissent

Elizabeth Martinez Strauss made the bold decision to run for State Attorney in Hillsborough County after she realized that she dissented with the way that the office was not promoting transparency and fairness, which were principles she had learned and prioritized during her time at the district attorneys office in New Orleans. Not only does she talk about her dissatisfaction with the way that the position was previously being fulfilled, she also talks about how her running opponent has misrepresented his position, making her dissent with his entire platform that she previously supported. Rachael has endorsed Elizabeth through her campaign and asks listeners to educate themselves before filling out their ballots on election day!

After almost 3 years, Rachael Reese is back to reboot and refocus the purpose of we f*cking dissent and fills listeners in on major life chapters that have transpired ⚖️

Rachael & Adri talk about the different types of opposing counsels and how to be one of the better ones - both in the courtroom and in life. 

Adriana & Rachael talk about how they met, what law school was like from their different perspectives, and offer advice about things they wish they would have known at the start of their journeys. They explain the competitive nature of law school, how to find what works for you and how to deal with "life" while enduring 3 extremely stressful years. 

After learning we lost the audio for this episode in unforeseen circumstances, we did what any two lawyers would do and we f*cking fixed it. This episode we explore the US Supreme Court case of Strickland v. Washington which dictates when an attorney is ineffective and how we have to prove that in order to get our clients relief. Adriana and Rachael also discuss some cases and give examples of when attorneys can be ineffective. Next episode: how to survive law school! 

meet our hosts Adriana & Rachael as they introduce themselves, their work and the reasons why they dissent from the justice system.