Latest Ambitious attorney Podcast Episodes
Candace Spencer - Bringing Justice to the Food System for Black People
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - November 25, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutesCandace Spencer became a dairy-free consultant to empower others with food restrictions. After realizing that law school sucks, Candace Spencer became a mediator for a non-profit consulting firm. Now, Candace Spencer has embraced her role as a Black woman in the food and agriculture fi...
David Orozco - SettleShark Founder and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - November 11, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutesDavid Orozco has not sat for a bar exam, but David has not removed the option of ever taking a bar exam. David creates businesses and teaches with this same anticipation or expectation to be surprised by what will happen next. As an undergraduate student at New York University, David...
How SettleShark Helps You Get Your Money Back (Legally!) featuring David Orozco
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - November 11, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutesDavid Orozco has not sat for a bar exam, but David has not removed the option of ever taking a bar exam. David creates businesses and teaches with this same anticipation or expectation to be surprised by what will happen next. As an undergraduate student at New York University, David...
Michelle Words - Expat Professor and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - October 28, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutesIf you ever daydreamed about leaving your job, grabbing your passport, and moving to a new country, Michelle Words believes you should and will help you prepare to do so. Michelle Words lives an organic life; she believes that you make plans, plans change, you work with those new plans...
Why I Moved to Dubai to Teach American Law featuring Michelle Words
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - October 28, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutesIf you ever daydreamed about leaving your job, grabbing your passport, and moving to a new country, Michelle Words believes you should and will help you prepare to do so. Michelle Words lives an organic life; she believes that you make plans, plans change, you work with those new plans...
How Filmmaking Taught Me to Advocate for Incarcerated Persons featuring Katherin Hervey
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - October 14, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutesIf you think having a law degree limits your creativity you haven’t met Katherin Hervey. Katherin has worked as a magazine editor, a public defender, a film enthusiast, a holistic artist, a director, and filmmaker. After studying cross-cultural communications, which was a self-desig...
Katherin Hervey - Filmmaker and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - October 14, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutesIf you think having a law degree limits your creativity you haven’t met Katherin Hervey. Katherin has worked as a magazine editor, a public defender, a film enthusiast, a holistic artist, a director, and filmmaker. After studying cross-cultural communications, which was a self-desig...
Why Law Associates Hate Big Law (and What Law Firms Can Do About It) featuring Frank Ramos
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutesWhat do you want people to say about you at your retirement party? Frank Ramos wears multiple hats, but all of his activities and hobbies are centered around ensuring that his life is meaningful. Licensed in Florida, Frank Ramos is a litigation partner and has worked with the same la...
Frank Ramos - Miami Mentor and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - September 30, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutesWhat do you want people to say about you at your retirement party? Frank Ramos wears multiple hats, but all of his activities and hobbies are centered around ensuring that his life is meaningful. Licensed in Florida, Frank Ramos is a litigation partner and has worked with the same la...
BONUS - FAQs for Kyla Denanyoh, You Are A Lawyer Podcast Host
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - September 16, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutesIn this bonus episode, podcast host Kyla Denanyoh is answering frequently asked questions from the podcast audience and social media. Questions like: Are you married to a lawyer? Is podcasting your full time job? How do you find guests for the podcast? Kyla gets help from her best fr...
FAQs about Podcasting and Guest Bookings featuring Kyla Denanyoh
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - September 16, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutesIn this bonus episode, podcast host Kyla Denanyoh is answering frequently asked questions from the podcast audience and social media. Questions like: Are you married to a lawyer? Is podcasting your full-time job? How do you find guests for the podcast? Kyla gets help from her b...
How To Succeed as a Military Lawyer featuring Vernon W. Thomas
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - September 02, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutesVernon W. Thomas is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG), an Orleans Parish city prosecutor, a bookworm, former East Baton Rouge Parish public defender and has experience as a solo practitioner. Yet, Vernon did not grow up with aspirations to be a lawyer....
Vernon W. Thomas - Judge Advocate and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - September 02, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutesVernon W. Thomas is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG), an Orleans Parish city prosecutor, a bookworm, former East Baton Rouge Parish public defender and has experience as a solo practitioner. Yet, Vernon did not grow up with aspirations to be a lawyer....
How Yoga Helps Law Students Pass the Bar Exam featuring Dana Shaker
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - August 19, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutesDana Shaker has an intriguing career journey. When Dana began law school, she was convinced that she wanted to work in policy and advocate for food practices. However, the three rigorous years of law school led Dana to consider other options. After taking the California bar exam twic...
Dana Shaker - Yin Yogi and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - August 19, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutesDana Shaker has an intriguing career journey. When Dana began law school, she was convinced that she wanted to work in policy and advocate for food practices. However, the three rigorous years of law school led Dana to consider other options. After taking the California bar exam twic...
Emily Hirsekorn - Energy Coach and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - August 05, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutesWhat happens when two people nudge you to leave your job and you get approval from a respected colleague to do something else? Emily Hirsekorn ran with these hints for her to pursue something else and Emily has created a career of encouraging others to challenge themselves. Emily Hirs...
How Energy Affects Your Work Performance as a Lawyer featuring Emily Hirsekorn
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - August 05, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutesWhat happens when two people nudge you to leave your job and you get approval from a respected colleague to do something else? Emily Hirsekorn ran with these hints for her to pursue something else and Emily has created a career of encouraging others to challenge themselves. Emily Hirs...
From Fourth-Gen Lawyer to Podcast Marketing Director featuring Alban Brooke
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - July 22, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutesAlban Brooke comes from a long line of lawyers; his father, grandfather, and great grandfather were lawyers. Alban’s legal journey began in construction law, where Alban worked as a runner, then helped a coworker start their own construction firm, and eventually worked as a paralegal. ...
Alban Brooke - Buzzsprout Head of Marketing and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - July 22, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutesAlban Brooke comes from a long line of lawyers; his father, grandfather, and great grandfather were lawyers. Alban’s legal journey began in construction law, where Alban worked as a runner, then helped a coworker start their own construction firm, and eventually worked as a paralegal. ...
Why Pre-Law Students Need Mentors (and Practicing Lawyers Too!) featuring Anjie Vichayanonda
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - July 08, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutesAnjie Vichayanonda is a first generation lawyer who sought out lawyers to gain a better understanding of law school. Anjie was connected with a wonderful mentor and followed her dreams to becoming a lawyer. However, Anjie wants to make it easier for others to learn about law school an...
Anjie Vichayanonda - Leg Up Legal Founder and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - July 08, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutesAnjie Vichayanonda is a first generation lawyer who sought out lawyers to gain a better understanding of law school. Anjie was connected with a wonderful mentor and followed her dreams to becoming a lawyer. However, Anjie wants to make it easier for others to learn about law school an...
Superwoman is a Myth! Why Asking for Help Made Me a Better Lawyer featuring Krista Lynn
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - June 24, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutesKrista Lynn wears many hats: she considers herself a “Recovering Superwoman” while Krista balances her career as a business lawyer with complex commercial transactions, and a mother. As the creator and blogger of “Recovering Superwoman,” Krista advocates for others who have faced any ...
Krista Lynn - Recovering Superwoman and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - June 24, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutesKrista Lynn wears many hats: she considers herself a “Recovering Superwoman” while Krista balances her career as a business lawyer with complex commercial transactions, and a mother. As the creator and blogger of “Recovering Superwoman,” Krista advocates for others who have faced any ...
From First Gen Lawyer to Law School Administrator featuring Josue Jimenez
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - June 10, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutesJosue Jimenez’ career is ahead of his personal schedule. Currently, Josue is the Assistant Director of Admissions, Josue travels the country to meet law students, attend law school fairs, gives tours of the law school, advocates for law students, reviews student applications, and prepa...
Josue Jimenez - Law School Administrator and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - June 10, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutesJosue Jimenez’ career is ahead of his personal schedule. Currently, Josue is the Assistant Director of Admissions, Josue travels the country to meet law students, attend law school fairs, gives tours of the law school, advocates for law students, reviews student applications, and prepa...
Nathan Sawaya - Brick Artist and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - May 27, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutesNathan Sawaya was a corporate lawyer for five years and spent his evenings working with clay, paints, and other materials to release his creativity. Eventually, Nathan picked up LEGO®-brand bricks and created an apple, then other items in his apartment and finally a sculpture. Nathan...
From Lawyer and Hobbyist to Full-Time Sculptor featuring Nathan Sawaya
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - May 27, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutesNathan Sawaya was a corporate lawyer for five years and spent his evenings working with clay, paints, and other materials to release his creativity. Eventually, Nathan picked up LEGO®-brand bricks and created an apple, then other items in his apartment and finally a sculpture. Nathan...
How Big Law is Failing New Parents (And Why It Matters) featuring Lori Mihalich-Levin
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - May 13, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutesLori Mihalich-Levin believes that parenthood can make a person a better employee. Parenting entails time management, project management, multitasking, prioritizing and budgeting, to name a few things. When Lori was on maternity leave from her role as a medical reimbursement attorney, ...
Lori Mihalich-Levin - Mindful Return Founder and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - May 13, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutesLori Mihalich-Levin believes that parenthood can make a person a better employee. Parenting entails time management, project management, multitasking, prioritizing and budgeting, to name a few things. When Lori was on maternity leave from her role as a medical reimbursement attorney, ...
Irnise Williams - Nurse and Lawyer
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law - April 29, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutesIrnise Williams is a registered nurse, travel nurse, and practicing attorney. Originally from Connecticut, Irnise attended Howard University for her undergraduate degree and nursing school, then worked as a trauma nurse. Irnise was inspired to become a nurse after multiple positive inte...
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