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Young Lawyer Rising |
Young Lawyer Rising covers issues pertinent to young lawyers, from newly minted attorneys to lawyers 10 years into practice and beyond. From dealing with the daily grind and career management to social issues and financial, mental, and physical wellness, this show features the voices of young lawyers from across the country sharing their stories and advice to help all lawyers navigate their careers and rise to where they want to be.
Guest Evita Nwosu-Sylvester overcame her own disability, graduated from a top law school, and launched a career helping others.
Guest Michael Kippins is a successful civil rights attorney who works with communities of color and immigrants to fight discrimination and foster equity through legal advocacy.
To start the new year, host Montana Funk and ABA Young Lawyers Division Chair Tamara Nash read listener reflections on 2023.
If you’ve never considered a career in tax law, guest Anthony DeRiso says maybe you should. Learn about the “solving puzzles” aspect of tax law.
If you want a lot of experience straight out of law school, listen to this episode. Our guest, Professor Tony Ghiotto, talks about life in the Air Force legal corps (and trying...
In the emerging field of cannabis law, there’s a lot of gray. Lawyers today are shaping this emerging field, not citing decades-old cases.
In a timely episode, guest Stephanie Baez shares her entry into and experience of the broad field of immigration law.
Guest Alexandra Graves was dealt a tough hand in law school: She developed a brain tumor. Then she got off the floor, dusted herself off, and launched a successful legal career.
Anyone getting started, or even thinking about, trying criminal trials will want to hear this episode. Tips from one of the most experienced trial attorneys.
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...
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...
Insights and Strategies for Achieving Financial Independence and Building Wealth as a Legal Professional
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...
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....
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...
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...
Tips to jump start your legal career, Ways to stand out in the workplace, and How to balance expectations after coming out of law school and entering the legal profession
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...
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...
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...
How to weather whatever the markets throw at you - including inflation
Exploring the criminal justice system from the perspective of lawyers of color.
Knowing the credit card game and when to borrow is key to living the good life.
Those first years in law practice can be turbulent. Tune in to hear wisdom from valuable lessons learned.
Is your legal education still impacting your career? The inputs can affect the outputs.
Our friendly-smart conversation about financial health continues.
A friendly-smart conversation about financial health throughout your career.
Can the criminal justice system put our fate in the hands of artificial intelligence?
Can predictive algorithms predict a person’s likelihood for breaking the law?
Personal accounts of racial inequality in the legal profession and what we can do about it.
Toxic people can be a danger to your career. What is the best way to handle them?
Julie Merow is a public finance attorney at Jackson Kelly PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. Julie grew...
Montana Funk is a criminal defense attorney in Billings, Montana. Montana grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba where...
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