Practicing While Black

It's time to say bye for now. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Jaquetta Bazier is a former paralegal turned writer and founder of Results District, an online law practice management resource catering to the needs of Black lawyers. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Inspirational speaker and author, Attorney DeMonica D. Gladney, is senior counsel at Exxon Mobil Corporation where she has practiced for 25 years. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Before launching Talley Law Group, Attorney Desireé Talley held positions at companies such as Viacom Media Networks, ASCAP, Pandora Media, and Turner Entertainment Networks. Through these experiences, she recognized the need to educate Black creatives on protecting their art and the power of ownership. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

To pursue his dream of practicing as an entertainment lawyer, Attorney Tyrone Scott moved to New York after law school without a job. Today, Attorney Scott is successfully practicing as an entertainment lawyer and serving as co-host of the POPLAW podcast. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast 

After an extended summer break, the podcast is back, and it is only fitting that we discuss the power of taking a pause. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Our host discusses why you should make strategic investments in yourself and three questions to ask yourself. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode our host discusses the four questions that she asks herself in order to manage fear. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Despite entering into the legal profession, Attorney Kourtni Mason did not give up her passion for dancing. Instead, she secured an opportunity to dance for Beyoncé during Super Bowl XLVII (47) as a practicing attorney and became the author of a children’s book series focused on dance.  Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, our host discusses the five reasons that you need a squad. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

After being denied partnership, despite bringing in a half of a million dollars in business to the law firm where she worked, Attorney Allison Williams eventually opened her own law firm, which is now a multi-million dollar practice. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Despite initial difficulty getting admitted to law school, Attorney Ashley Kirkwood used her hustle and drive to land positions in multiple big law firms. However, after negotiating her way to a $287,000 yearly salary, Attorney Ashley Kirkwood left it all to be a full-time entrepreneur. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, our host talks about the importance of strategically positioning yourself towards your purpose. Access show notes at www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast and join the Legal Influencer Virtual Workshop Series at www.practicingwhileblack.com/liworkshops .

Attorney Reyna Walters-Morgan left her comfortable government job to work on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. With no regrets, after the loss, Attorney Walters-Morgan opened her campaign law and compliance firm. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Attorney Kimberly Bennett speaks about moving the legal industry forward and applying business principles to create innovative and modern law practices. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Criminal defense attorney, Natasha Scruggs discusses the opening of her law practice, her goal to create a bail fund for public defender-eligible defendants, and her Future Lawyers Camp. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Entertainment and entrepreneurship attorney, Dayna Thomas, discusses her process for opening and growing her law practice, including how to hire or contract attorneys and other support. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, our host talks about the importance of strategically positioning yourself towards your purpose. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, Dr. Alicia Little Hodge provides listeners with information to empower them to take control of their mental well-being. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, Dr. Berry Pierre provides listeners with information to empower them to take control of their physical health. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast