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What if we told you that the safety protocols in contact sports, especially football, are not as robust as they should be, and that the health of young athletes is at stake? This week on Broken Brains, we sit down with Pamela Tahim Thakur, the trailblazing founder and managing attorney at Thakur Law Firm, who has dedicated her career to advocating for better safety standards in sports. Having represented former UCLA football players in their fight against the university, Pamela sheds light on the legal battles, institutional resistance, and the critical role of state legislation in protecting athletes from brain injuries. Her 18-year journey in law, motivated by her immigrant parents' struggles, is a testament to her commitment to justice and advocacy.
We also uncover the powerful role parents play in ensuring the safety of their student athletes. Pamela explains how parents can engage with coaches and training staff to enforce safety protocols, and the severe impact brain injuries can have on young athletes, from personality changes to academic and mental health issues. Through eye-opening discussions on education and awareness, this episode emphasizes the importance of creating safer environments for athletes and influencing societal change. Join us for this compelling conversation that not only addresses the urgent need for better safety measures but also honors Pamela's unwavering dedication to this crucial cause.

Produced by Security Halt Media

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Chapters

1. #4 Pamela Tahim Thakur, founder and managing attorney of Thakur Law Firm (00:00:00)

2. Trauma and Brain Injury Laws (00:00:09)

3. Advocating for Athlete Safety Standards (00:17:15)

4. Parental Involvement in Student Athlete Safety (00:29:49)

9 episodes

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Content provided by Bruce Parkman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Bruce Parkman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

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What if we told you that the safety protocols in contact sports, especially football, are not as robust as they should be, and that the health of young athletes is at stake? This week on Broken Brains, we sit down with Pamela Tahim Thakur, the trailblazing founder and managing attorney at Thakur Law Firm, who has dedicated her career to advocating for better safety standards in sports. Having represented former UCLA football players in their fight against the university, Pamela sheds light on the legal battles, institutional resistance, and the critical role of state legislation in protecting athletes from brain injuries. Her 18-year journey in law, motivated by her immigrant parents' struggles, is a testament to her commitment to justice and advocacy.
We also uncover the powerful role parents play in ensuring the safety of their student athletes. Pamela explains how parents can engage with coaches and training staff to enforce safety protocols, and the severe impact brain injuries can have on young athletes, from personality changes to academic and mental health issues. Through eye-opening discussions on education and awareness, this episode emphasizes the importance of creating safer environments for athletes and influencing societal change. Join us for this compelling conversation that not only addresses the urgent need for better safety measures but also honors Pamela's unwavering dedication to this crucial cause.

Produced by Security Halt Media

  continue reading

Chapters

1. #4 Pamela Tahim Thakur, founder and managing attorney of Thakur Law Firm (00:00:00)

2. Trauma and Brain Injury Laws (00:00:09)

3. Advocating for Athlete Safety Standards (00:17:15)

4. Parental Involvement in Student Athlete Safety (00:29:49)

9 episodes

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