The Advocate Next Door

Meg Kinnear is not only an accomplished arbitrator and lawyer, but also a mother whose story shows the power of perseverance and balance. In this episode, she takes us on her journey from studying la…

Shaun Vodde, Senior Vice President of Forensic Technology and Consulting Operations at TransPerfect Legal, shares his fascinating journey from studying engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer…

We meet Alexandra Solórzano, a private investigator and CEO of Owl Consultancy Group. We dive into Alexandra's fascinating career tracing illicit activities, corruption, and organized crime. Born in …

Aura Colmanni, expert translator and interpreter, shares her journey into the field, highlighting the rigorous education, cultural awareness, and deep empathy required to excel in translation and int…

Jason Froehlich, Director of Business Development at WeLocalize, discusses the complexities of the language services field, particularly in legal translation and localization. He recounts his career …

Aaron Krigelski, a pioneer in Enhanced Electronic Filing (EEF) (aka "eBrief") technology for legal documents shares his unconventional journey—from studying electrical engineering and screenwriting a…

We interview Kevin Brzozowski, the first non-lawyer guest on the show, who works in legal tech. Kevin shares insights into his career journey from litigation paralegal to legal tech professional, emp…

Ben Leff, a Tax Professor at American University Washington College of Law, who has made it his mission to make tax law accessible, engaging, and even fun. Ben shares his unique journey—from studying…

Victoria Hamscho, is an associate at K&L Gates and an advocate for the voiceless in the healthcare sector. Victoria shares her journey from growing up in Mexico to working in Washington, D.C. as a he…

Gessie Belizaire is an author, teacher, life coach, and speaker. Gessie shares her journey from studying African American and African Studies, influenced by her cultural heritage and experiences as a…

Amy Tanzillo, shares her journey from working in the trial support industry to founding Thrive Breastfeeding, a service dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mothers. She discusses various challenges…

N. Jeremi Duru, a renowned sports law expert and professor at American University’s Washington College of Law shares his journey from studying at Brown and Harvard to a career that transitioned from …

The Honorable Judge Carlos Acosta shares his career journey from working at the State's Attorney's Office, joining the Department of Justice (DOJ), becoming a trial attorney, and his roles in the Pri…

Maritza Perez Medina, Director of Federal Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance. Maritza shares her journey from growing up in rural Nevada to attending Berkeley School of Law, and her long-standing de…

Craig Leen, Labor Law expert, joins the podcast to discuss why Accessibility should be a core part of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Craig shares his inspiring journey through privat…

In this episode we share some deleted clips from our first talks from Episodes 1 and 2; similarly, we share out interview with ChatGPT 4.0 which was intended for our Halloween episode, but we didn't …

We interview Paulina Vera, a U.S. immigration attorney and professor at George Washington University. Paulina shares about her multicultural background with roots in Peru and England, her family hist…

Ayana Johnson from Johnson Legal discusses her background, inspired by her family's legal profession and her initial interest in criminal justice reform. She shares her journey from growing up in Del…