Best Trent Carlyle Podcasts (2024)

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First Native American Woman President of the ABA: Mary Smith's Incredible Career 31:26

2h ago31:26

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Guest Mary Smith is an accomplished attorney and the first Native American woman to become president of the American Bar Association. In addition to a distinguished career in legal leadership for billion-dollar organizations, including CEO of the national organization Indian Health Services, she is also active in many civic organizations, including…

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Making A Difference Through The Offices of the Inspector General 34:55

28d ago34:55

34:55

As a new lawyer, have you ever considered a career in government oversight? It’s a broad, important field that ensures a wide range of agencies work as designed while protecting public funds and interests. Guest Lucy Lang is a former prosecutor now serving as the New York Inspector General. She is charged with overseeing investigations into corrupt…

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Environmental Law: An Exciting, Dynamic Field For Newer Lawyers 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Environmental law is a dynamic field that evolves rapidly with new challenges as they emerge but also against the backdrop of the politics of state and federal administrations. Regulatory focus shifts from administration to administration and crisis to crisis, creating a challenging area of law for those who practice it. Our guest, David Mandelbaum…

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This Lawyer Embraces Her Disability. Now She Fights For Others. 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

Guest Evita Nwosu-Sylvester focuses on the civil rights and fair lending needs of middle- to low-income earners in their quest for affordable housing. She works in multifamily fair lending operations at Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.). But Nwosu-Sylvester is also a fighter for rights, fair hiring needs, and workplace accommodatio…

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Making a Difference Through a Career in Civil Rights Law 37:17

4M ago37:17

37:17

Guest Michael Kippins is a Boston-based civil rights attorney with Lawyers For Civil Rights. Driven by a desire to advocate for those too often left without robust representation, Kippins made the courageous jump from a big law setting to his civil rights practice and hasn’t looked back. In one of his high-profile cases, Kippins is challenging what…

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2023’s Lessons Learned: Your Inspiring Stories 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

Happy New Year, and what a year that was. Host Montana Funk sits down with Tamara Nash, chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, to review 2023 and share stories from listeners about the past year. For listeners, it was a year of lessons learned. Learning how to separate work and life is difficult, but in one case, a young lawy…

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Insights from a Transactional Tax Attorney on a Career In Tax Law 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

It’s been said there are only two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. Guest Anthony DeRiso can help with one of them. He’s a tax attorney. It may sound like a daunting career path, but it really isn’t, DeRiso says. It’s about helping people chart a course to a desired outcome. Being a transactional tax attorney makes you the “coach,” …

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Going from Law School to the Air Force JAG Corps 33:00

7M ago33:00

33:00

Professor Tony Ghiotto went from the battlefield to the classroom. He started his legal career in the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps, and he explains how his career took him from Afghanistan to a law school classroom. Saddled with student debt, and after an unexpected meeting with a JAG representative, Ghiotto found himself in the Air Force…

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Latina Lawyer Charts Her Own Path: A Conversation about Cannabis Law and Self Advocacy 36:58

8M ago36:58

36:58

Is practicing law all dusting off established precedents and applying old case law? No way. Guest Jessica Gonzalez shares how she broke free, followed her passions, and found herself a pioneer in the wildly evolving arena of cannabis law. Gonzalez started in the usual practice of law for a firm after graduating. Contracts, paperwork, and a less-tha…

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Immigration Law: From Corporate Visas to Pro Bono 28:46

9M ago28:46

28:46

Host Montana Funk (herself a Canadian living and working in the United States) talks with immigration lawyer Stephanie Baez about the many facets of immigration law—a field that has been in the public eye a lot recently. Immigration law covers an array of niches, including employment and business immigration, student visas, and removal defense—figh…

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When Life Gets In The Way, Press On. Fail The Bar? Regroup. 51:11

10M ago51:11

51:11

Guest Alexandra Graves tells her story, and it’s unreal. Bad things happen to good people. She was experiencing headaches and vision issues as a 2L and discovered she had a brain tumor. She needed neurosurgery and had to withdraw from classes. Then she started over. If you hit obstacles, and you will, you can overcome them. Life can throw you for a…

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Tips From The Master For Criminal Trial Attorneys 44:12

11M ago44:12

44:12

If you’re getting started, or thinking about getting started, trying criminal trials, this episode is a gold mine. Learn from one of the most noted and experienced trial attorneys out there, guest Paul Mark Sandler, a longtime attorney, author, and lecturer. This is an opportunity to hear from one of the best. Lessons on ethics and insider courtroo…

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Pushing Yourself Too Hard? Your Health And Wellness Matters 39:47

1y ago39:47

39:47

Mental health, wellness, and managing burnout made headlines during and after the pandemic. But what did we learn? Guest Richard Rivera, a highly successful partner at a Florida law firm, knows we should. Many of us work too much and too hard and push beyond reasonable limits. Rivera knows firsthand. He was a fourth-year associate in a litigation f…

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Overcoming Addiction: Insights and Advice for Attorneys with Brian Cuban 42:30

1y ago42:30

42:30

From the depths of addiction to helping attorneys overcome their own, lawyer and author Brian Cuban joins the show to share his personal journey, as well as shed light on the often overlooked issue of substance abuse within the legal community. Drawing from his own struggles, Brian highlights the unique pressures, stressors, and challenges which ca…

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Mastering Your Money: Financial Planning for Lawyers 30:54

1y ago30:54

30:54

As legal professionals, many lawyers make a good income but struggle to build wealth or achieve financial stability. In this episode, we are joined by Rho Thomas, a lawyer turned financial coach and host of the Wealthyesque podcast. Rho shares her expertise and strategies for how lawyers can master their money to achieve financial independence and …

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Building a Career you Love as a Young Lawyer 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

48:55

For young lawyers looking to start and build their career, there are several key factors to consider. From finding an area of law that interests you, to seeking out opportunities to gain experience, build your network, and grow professionally, the start of your legal career can be challenging. In this episode of Young Lawyer Rising, special guest T…

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Pro Bono: When to take a case, How to Get Involved, and Common Misconceptions 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

29:30

In this special episode of Young Lawyer Rising, host Montana Funk is joined by law firm owner and adjunct professor, Karen Lapekas, to discuss the ins and outs of pro bono work. The two cover a wide range of topics, including: What is Pro Bono? Why Does it Matter? When to Take a Case? How to Get Involved? Pro Bono Burnout, Benefits of Pro Bono Work…

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Seeking a Career in Public Interest and How to Stand Out 41:11

1+ y ago41:11

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You want to help people, and you want to use the law to do it. More and more, public interest law has become a popular career path for young lawyers. But how do you become a public interest lawyer? And what steps can you take to stand out in pursuing a public service legal career? To help answer these questions, Civil Rights Attorney, Public Policy…

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Why Lawyer Mental Health and Wellness Matters 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

32:45

The demanding hours and stressful work environments of the legal industry can often have detrimental effects on lawyers and legal professionals. Mental health issues among lawyers are notoriously prevalent, as are suicide, substance abuse and addiction. So, what exactly attributes to the severe stress, high burnout rates and mental health concerns …

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Some Advice to the New, or Soon to be Lawyer 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

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Launching your legal career after law school is exciting, energizing, and—let’s face it—discombobulating. And no matter how long you’ve been practicing, there's always something new to learn. In this episode of the 'Young Lawyers Rising' podcast, host Montana Funk is joined by litigation attorney, Erin Rhinehart to discuss: Ways to standout in the …

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Breaking Barriers: Women in Criminal Law 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

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Women in the criminal justice system continue to face a number of different challenges and career barriers; especially as it relates to hiring, retention, and promotion. So, why are women lawyers underrepresented in criminal justice? Why do so many women leave the practice of criminal law? And, what can we do about it? Joining the podcast to discus…

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Top Tips for Young Lawyers: How to Survive and Thrive in Your Legal Career 37:33

2y ago37:33

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Are you a fresh grad about to start working as a lawyer, or a relatively junior lawyer still figuring things out? The road to becoming a lawyer certainly isn’t an easy one; and the shift from studying law to actually practicing law can seem a bit intimidating. In this episode of Young Lawyer Rising, guest and litigation attorney Dave Scriven-Young …

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The Need to Support Law Students and Lawyers with Disabilities 47:42

2y ago47:42

47:42

How can the legal profession be more supportive of law students and lawyers with disabilities? In a profession already marked by the hypercompetitive pursuit of performance and achievement, young lawyers often face pressure to downplay their disabilities. In addition, access to accommodations for law students and lawyers with disabilities can be di…

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Offsetting the Financial Effects of Inflation 32:07

2+ y ago32:07

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On average, everything you are buying today costs 7% more than it did a year ago. In this show of the Young Lawyer Rising Podcast, financial speaker-writer-consultant Eric Rosenberg joins host Mathew Kerbis to discuss the effects of rising inflation and how best to beat these effects through good investment decisions and mitigated risk. Learn how t…

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The Criminal Justice System 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

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Sonia Russo is joined by Shawn Hoover (a first chair trial attorney with the Georgia Capital Public Defenders), Anthony Santos (a deputy district attorney in Jefferson County, Colorado), and U.S. Army Major Earl Wilson (the chief of military justice at the first cavalry division at Fort Hood, Texas). Together, they deep dive into the criminal justi…

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Happy Credit, Happy Life! 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

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Regardless of your financial situation, the beginning of your career is a terrific time to build credit. Great credit affords you critical opportunities when you fund your practice or buy a home. It’s not about what you’re earning, it’s about the payment mechanisms. Financial speaker-writer-consultant Eric Rosenberg joins our very own Mathew Kerbis…

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What I Wish I’d Known 48:04

2+ y ago48:04

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Most lawyers remember what their first two years of practicing law were like. There’s a lot to learn and sometimes not much guidance. What do you know now that you wish you knew then? Sonia Russo sits down with a panel of young lawyers who have been practicing for several years. They share wisdom on topics like setting boundaries at work and recove…

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Season 2 Trailer 1:22

3y ago1:22

1:22

Sonia Russo returns for a special announcement about upcoming season two. Stay tuned for new episodes.By Legal Talk Network

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Legal Education 37:53

3y ago37:53

37:53

Mathew Kerbis, of the ‘Financial Wellness Minute’, talks about a topic near and dear to his heart (legal education) with Kyle McEntee, the co-founder and executive director of Law School Transparency. Together they discuss the inputs and outputs that can impact a career before it gets started. Issues like cost, school ranking, and licensing can all…

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Financial Wellness (Part 2) 36:48

3y ago36:48

36:48

In this part two of two, Sonia continues her conversation with Ravi Ramanathan and Mathew Kerbis about financial health. In this episode, they discuss what you need to consider before refinancing your student loans, the recommended savings everyone should have, and whether or not the Nintendo Switch can save you money. {hint} ... It’s about less su…

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Financial Wellness (Part 1) 47:39

3y ago47:39

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In this part one of two, Sonia Russo is joined by her friend and unofficial financial advisor Ravi Ramanathan as well as our financial wellness segment host Mathew Kerbis to talk about ways to become and remain financially healthy (even early in your career). Among the many topics of discussion are higher cost of living, managing student loans, and…

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Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 2) 43:52

3y ago43:52

43:52

In this part two of two, Sonia Russo talks with Hema Lochan who participated in the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition. Together, they discuss her short story ‘F(A.I.)LED US’ which is about the unintended consequences for using artificial intelligence (instead of a lawyer) in a future criminal justice system. Stay t…

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Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 1) 41:24

3y ago41:24

41:24

In this part one of two, Sonia Russo talks with the winner of the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition, Theresa Yuan, about her winning dystopian-future short story ‘In The Matter of Infinite Monkeys’ and how it cautions against over-trusting predictive algorithms to determine what kind of person a child will become. …

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Racism in the Legal Profession 53:55

3y ago53:55

53:55

As far as the legal profession has come, there are still elements of racial inequality and it’s not always easy to see. Host Sonia Russo talks with attorneys Tiana Towns, Andrew Hairston, Paulina Vera, and Jerome Crawford about their personal experiences with racism while practicing law. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor…

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COVID 41:49

3y ago41:49

41:49

What can we learn from the pandemic to advance ourselves and our careers?Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.By Legal Talk Network

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Civility 51:26

3y ago51:26

51:26

Toxic people can be a danger to your career. What is the best way to handle them?Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.By Legal Talk Network

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Trailer 4:16

3y ago4:16

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Meet the hosts of Young Lawyer Rising, a brand new podcast from the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Sonia Russo and Mathew Kerbis tell us about the show’s mission and give us a preview of early episode topics. Stay tuned for episode 1...By Legal Talk Network

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