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Matt Hoisington, a graduate of Boston College Law School, explains his path to and through the United Nations. He talks about how he managed to obtain one of the most sought-after jobs in the law as an international human rights lawyer. He discusses his time doing law and policy at UN headquarters in New York City, and time abroad in Abyei and Darfur, Sudan.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawBlueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!

Alisha Backus, a graduate of Barry University School of Law, has an inspiring passion for her work representing people accused of crimes. When she was younger, she experienced the ugly side of our justice system as a victim of domestic violence. While this understandably causes others to choose a different path, it helps her suss out reliable information from not only victims, but her clients as well.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about Blueprint

Deepan Patel, a graduate of Florida State University College of Law, explains his role at the IRS. While the IRS has many types of lawyers, he focuses on business taxpayer guidance, which ensures certainty for businesses making major decisions. He describes how he got into tax, where his career might go, and trade-offs between government and private practice.This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz.Mentioned in this episode:Mitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont Law

Dan Minc, a graduate of Seton Hall School of Law, discusses how he managed to rise to his firm's managing partner after starting there as a first-year lawyer. He also talks about how he builds his book of business and what he assesses when determining whether to take a client. After all, as a personal injury lawyer he's only paid if his client wins.This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz.Mentioned in this episode:Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Mitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont Law

Candace Hom, a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, explains her role in the criminal justice system. She also talks about how she builds trust with her clients, the various legal roles within the federal public defender office, and the challenges of dealing with prosecutors—even the good ones.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Mitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabBlueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!

Melina LaMorticella, a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School, worked as a paralegal for 15 years before going to law school. After graduation, she moved from a local immigration boutique to a larger firm in Portland to practice business immigration law. In this episode, Melina talks about how the U.S. considers immigration applications from professional workers and the charged political atmosphere she operates in, as well as what her typical day looks like.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLear

Kathryn Cockrill, a graduate of Touro Law School, started her career at a small firm and then went out on her own to reap the rewards of building a business in estate planning and probate. In this episode, Kathryn explains the ins and outs of probate, for both the living and the deceased. She also talks about how she avoids bill collection pitfalls, why she plans to hire help once her firm is on a more stable financial footing, and why her practice keeps her interested and invested.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.Mentioned in this episode:Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Mitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Ro

Virginia Whitner Hoptman, a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, changed course several times throughout her career before settling back where she started with a highly specialized appellate practice. In this episode, Virginia explains the appeals process for winners and losers at the trial level. She also talks about elitism in the world of appeals, how difficult it is to become a full-time appellate lawyer, and what makes appellate lawyers fundamentally different than trial lawyers. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.L

Matt Swain, a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law, started his own criminal defense practice in a college town 20 miles outside of Oklahoma City immediately after graduation. In this episode, Matt describes the importance of understanding your business inside and out and the techniques he uses that ultimately make him more efficient and more likely to notice opportunities that help his clients move forward with their lives.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about

Seamus Boyce, a graduate of the University of New Hampshire School of Law, is an education lawyer at a mid-size firm with offices throughout Indiana. In this episode, he tells us about routine work advising clients with one-off questions, as well as more complex work involving student services, discrimination, and legislation. Seamus also discusses his ascent to partner and the choices his firm makes in pursuit of client satisfaction.This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor.Mentioned in this episode:I Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont Law

Kevin Karin, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lawyer in the Seattle regional office. In this episode, he tells us about his role at HUD and how it differs from other types of public interest work related to affordable housing.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt. Mentioned in this episode:I Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Mitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabBlueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont Law

Kimberley Baker Guillemet, a graduate of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, helped form the Los Angeles Office of Reentry to ensure that when someone leaves prison, limited employment options do not lead to a cycle of crime. In this episode, she discusses her work helping the formerly incarcerated rejoin society and altering conditions that lead to initial jailings.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT Lab

Royce Bicklein, a graduate of St. Mary University's School of Law, discusses his firm's practice and what's involved in proving where an injury occurred and what's to blame for the extent of an injury. Unlike almost every other state, Texas employers choose to opt in to the workers' compensation process. As such, Royce's firm handles workers' compensation and traditional personal injury.This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz.Mentioned in this episode:I Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont Law

Andy Park, a graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law, discusses his work as a junior associate for a mid-size business law firm in Philadelphia. He tells us about his involvement in negotiating and originating loans, litigating and settling loan defaults, and selling commercial real estate acquired from a trial verdict or settlement. While he's still new to practice, he sees how observing issues in litigation can positively affect his work reviewing his clients' deals.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineBlueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, fr

Jessica Morgan, a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School, discusses her areas of responsibility as vice president of Legal for Boulder Brands, a public company that owns a variety of food manufacturers. Jessica oversees a team of regulatory experts, manages outside counsel and company’s intellectual property portfolio, negotiates contracts, and continues to automate as many legal processes as she can to save and make her company money.This episode is hosted by Debby Merritt.Mentioned in this episode:I Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineBlueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about Blueprint

Joan Kerecz, a graduate of Duke University School of Law, discusses the various roles she’s played in helping public entities pay for, among other public projects, school and road expansions. Joan also talks to us about the on-campus interview climate at her law school and her decision to move firms after just two years.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!Blueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about Blueprint

Alexis Farmer, a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law, is a tax lawyer for low-income individuals at a pro bono legal services clinic and frequently finds herself talking to the IRS on behalf of her clients. Often her clients have had their identities stolen, so Alexis knows connecting to them on a deeper level can foster trust and lead to better outcomes. This episode is hosted by Derek Tokaz. Mentioned in this episode:LSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineBlueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!

Justin Bloom, a graduate of Tulane University School of Law, went to law school to right environmental wrongs via the law. In this episode, he talks about his range of experiences. While his first job was defending environmental takings cases, his career took a winding path from tort litigation to immigration. He even quit a job after a boss asked him to coach clients to lie. He also worked directly for a model environmental advocacy organization that utilized citizen action to help government agencies remedy legal violations of the Clean Water Act. Today, Justin runs a nonprofit that uses a variety of strategies to protect Southwest Florida coastal areas. While he and other volunteers work to make the organization financially stable, he's practicing law on the side to ensure that he is too.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell.Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawI Am The Law is produced by LawHu

Matt, Parker, a graduate of Boston College Law School, represents management in employment disputes. While he rarely finds himself in court, he often participates in adversarial proceedings like arbitration and administration hearings. In this episode, we'll hear about how he prepares for proceedings. We'll also learn about the finer details of employment litigation, such as burden shifting, different fee models, and venue shopping.This episode is hosted by Aaron Taylor. Mentioned in this episode:Vermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is located in Royalton, Vermont.Learn more about Vermont LawMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineLSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabBlueprint LSAT Test PrepLearn more about BlueprintI Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!

Vail Gardner, a graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law, served the Middle District of North Carolina for six years as a law clerk. In this episode, she describes the various types of federal law clerks, including each position's pros and cons. Vail was a pro se clerk, which means she worked directly for the district court as opposed to an individual judge. We'll hear about her role in drafting the court's opinions, as well as her current challenge: reentering law practice after taking time off for her family.This episode is hosted by Kimber Russell. Mentioned in this episode:I Am The Law is produced by LawHubLawHub ensures that learners have on-demand access to content, tools, and resources throughout their journey in the field of law, from prelaw to practice. Access LawHub today!LSAT LabLearn more about LSAT LabMitchell Hamline School of LawThe law school is located in St. Paul, Minnesota.Learn more about Mitchell HamlineVermont Law and Graduate SchoolThe school is loc