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LACBA Presents: ADMITTED - A Podcast For Law Students

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

The Los Angeles County Bar Association is proud to present a podcast for law students which assembles stories, tips, and insights for the next generation of attorney. Each episode features interviews with a diverse set of LACBA members from around the legal community of Southern California, reflecting on their experiences from law school and beyond, as they found their place in the complex legal landscape. LACBA and its 26 member sections and committees host more than 100 educational and social events per year. As a Law Student member you can attend events and rub shoulders with a wide array of attorneys and judges always at a discounted rate, and often for no cost at all. Each LACBA member was in your position once, and they enjoy meeting the emerging talents from nearby law schools. Visit our show notes page: www.LACBA.org/podcasts

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Women Making Their Mark on the Capitol — Lessons from the Road with Betty Yee, Sydney Kamlager, and Eloise Reyes

December 08, 2020 22:07 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MB

One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, women comprise a little over 30% of the nation’s state legislatures and just 25% of those are women of color, while women represent over half the nation’s population. How can the promise of the 19th Amendment be fulfilled if women continue to be underrepresented in state government? Join us as we hear from three women who are making their voices heard in Sacramento: Controller Betty Yee, Assembly member Sydney Kamlager and Assembly m...

Women in the Board Room and Beyond

November 02, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MB

The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote was ratified 100 years ago. Yet a century later, women – and especially women of color – still have to fight to have a seat at the table in the upper echelons of the business community. Hear from three powerful women in the business world – Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust; Monica Lozano, CEO of College Futures Foundation; and Sarah Zapp, Founder of Beyond Board – for a lively discussion about how they navi...

On the Field and Running the Show: A Conversation with Two Leaders in Sports and Entertainment: Charlotte Jones and Jana Winograde

October 26, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Join Charlotte Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, and Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment at Showtime Networks, Inc., for a conversation about their experiences in traditionally male-dominated industries, their leadership styles, how they work to ensure they are not the last women to hold their respective positions and their ideas about mentoring, among other topics. You won’t want to miss this discussion with two powerhouses i...

California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson on Leadership, Elections and Speaking without Fear

October 19, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 95 MB

We are kicking off our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment with an interview of California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson.  Representing the 19th Senate District which includes all of Santa Barbara County and western Ventura County, Senator Jackson is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and author of landmark legislation aimed at strengthening California's equal pay law, requiring more women on corporate boards, and most recently, expanding pa...

Trailer - 19th Amendment Speaker Series Podcast

October 16, 2020 08:00 - 52 seconds - 1.82 MB

This new podcast series features interviews with successful, inspirational, and impactful women in entertainment, sports, politics, law, academia, and business. Originally recorded in Summer/Fall 2020 as part of the 19th Amendment Speaker Series, this podcast is presented by the National Association of Women Judges, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. To learn more about the series and speakers please visit Lacba.org/podcasts

Ep 9. Making of a Trial Lawyer

February 28, 2019 20:47 - 17 minutes - 41.5 MB

After our last episode, My First Trial, we couldn’t help but dig deeper into what makes a great trial attorney. With a mix of tips and stories in this episode, you’re bound to get an idea for how you can stand out whatever area of the profession you choose. Thanks to our podcast partner: The Skirball Cultural Center's exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg­—open through 3/10. This must-see retrospective of the iconic Supreme Court Justice closes soon! Visit www...

Bonus Ep. - Federal Practice Panel

February 07, 2019 18:47 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MB

Please enjoy this bonus episode of ADMITTED, produced in partnership with The Skirball Cultural Center, presenting the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg open now. Visit Skirball.org Last year, LACBA presented a Bridging the Gap program for newer attorneys, with panels of experienced attorneys representing each practice area section. This is the Federal Practice panel, and it features attorneys Paul Chan and Luis Lee.

Ep. 8 - My First Trial

December 27, 2018 16:05 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MB

For law students whose hearts are set on the excitement and drama of courtroom trials, the best thing you can do is learn from other people’s experiences. We spoke to some novice and seasoned attorneys about their first trial and courtroom experiences. Guests include Brian Kabatek, Michael D. Schwartz, Gillian H. Clow, and Marketa Sims. This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, open now through Mar 10, 2019! Visit...

Bonus Ep. Nov 2018 - Appeals/Appellate Law Panel

November 28, 2018 12:00 - 33 minutes - 77.9 MB

Please enjoy this bonus episode of ADMITTED, produced in partnership with The Skirball Cultural Center, presenting the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg open now. Visit Skirball.org Earlier this year, LACBA presented a Bridging the Gap program for newer attorneys, with panels of experienced attorneys representing each practice area section. This is the Appeals / Appellate Law panel, and it features attorneys Brad Pauley and Stuart Esner with Justice Lamar B...

Ep. 7 - Acting the Part: Tips for the Legal Workplace

November 14, 2018 12:00 - 27 minutes - 64 MB

So you've landed that perfect summer opportunity or a school-year internship at a firm. Congratulations! Now what? What are the soft & hard skills you need to succeed in a legal workplace? In this episode, we speak with Peter Schanitman & Miriam Benor, two experienced attorneys with some expertise that could help your legal career. This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, open now through Mar 10, 2019! Visit Skir...

Ep. 6 - Standing Out and Fitting In

October 17, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MB

  In the final installment of our multi-part series on the law student summer experience, we’re sharing the perspectives of law firm recruiters from various sized firms. These attorneys recruit and manage their firms’ summer associate programs, addressing common concerns and questions about their summer associate programs and legal workplaces. This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, opening October 19, 2018. V...

Ep. 5: Leveraging Possibilities

September 12, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 46.8 MB

In part two of our multi-part series on the law student summer experience, we’re exploring the perspectives of recent grads and how their summer experiences taught them practical legal skills gained by working with real clients, helped them grow their networks, and shaped their future professional careers.

Ep. 4: Race Against Time

August 15, 2018 11:00 - 23 minutes - 55.9 MB

Law School is so much more than what you learn inside the classroom and experiencing the legal industry from the inside can mean everything to your career.  In Part One of our multi-part series, we’ll explore the timelines and best practices for pursuing summer internships and associateships. This episode kicks off the examination through interviews with two veterans of the Career Development/Services field from USC Gould School of Law and Loyola Law School.

Ep. 03: Managing Stress in a Legal Career

July 16, 2018 11:00 - 22 minutes - 53 MB

Having a legal career is going to include plenty of stressful situations. Whether it is impending court deadlines, emergency client calls, or demanding bosses, you'll need to find a way to manage the stress so you don't burn out. We spoke to several attorneys about how they manage stress. We also feature a Los Angeles Lawyer article that is relevant to the issue.  See our show notes page: lacba.org/podcasts -- This episode of ADMITTED is sponsored by SmartLaw! SmartLaw is the Lawyer Re...

ADMITTED Ep. 02: Practice Areas

June 18, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 39.1 MB

This episode focuses on practice areas. Some law students are 100% certain they already know what area of the law they want to practice. Others spend awhile bouncing around until they find a good fit. We spoke with some attorneys who shared their stories and  observations. We also interview the director of LACBA's AIDS Project, Laurie Aronoff, who shares some information about the project and LACBA's Pro Bono opportunities. -- This episode of ADMITTED is sponsored by SmartLaw! SmartLaw i...

ADMITTED Ep. 01: Networking

May 21, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MB

For our pilot episode we’re digging into a topic that can be overwhelming to anyone: Networking and Getting involved. Even in a less competitive field, having connections and being seen can make all the difference in the world when it comes to building or advancing your career. In the field of law, it is doubly important. We interview leaders of our Barrister’s section as well as directors of some of LACBA’s Pro Bono projects. -- This episode of ADMITTED is sponsored by SmartLaw! SmartLa...

Ep. 0: Previewing ADMITTED - A Podcast For Law Students

May 15, 2018 20:31 - 2 minutes - 5.09 MB

Here at the Los Angeles County Bar Association we know that being an attorney is a whole lot more than practicing law. Lawyers encounter unique stressors and situations that often arise out of nowhere. We’ve put together this podcast so that you can begin to get a handle on the legal profession before you’re out on your own. Our Barrister’s Section, comprised of attorneys 36 and younger, or with no more than 5 years in practice, was the perfect place to start as we began interviewing a s...