In this episode, we sit down with Paulette Pagán, a career criminal defense attorney with a passion for justice and a remarkable track record of success. From her early days as a Public Defender in St. Louis County, where she secured a complete dismissal of first degree murder charges for her innocent client during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, to her current practice in Washington, D.C., Paulette’s commitment to her clients is unwavering. She shares stories from her time serving the indigent community, her experiences as with opposing parties, and how her Puerto Rican heritage influences her bilingual work. Beyond her legal expertise, Paulette’s heart for giving back shines through in her role on the Board of Directors for My Little Patient, Inc., and her volunteer work in rural Kenya. Tune in to hear Paulette’s inspiring journey and insights into the world of criminal defense.

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Guest Info:

Paulette Pagán, Price Benowitz LLP

Partner, Criminal Defense and White Collar Attorney

Website: https://pricebenowitz.com/our-team/paulette-m-pagan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulettempagan/

En este episodio, damos la bienvenida al socio y propietario de una próspera firma de abogados comerciales en Colombia, Santiago Sierra Ospina. Comenzando la firma con un amigo de la escuela de derecho y más tarde unido por su esposa como socia, comparte el inspirador viaje de convertir deseos y aspiraciones personales en una carrera satisfactoria. Apasionado por su trabajo, habla de cómo sus sueños se han unido en el campo del derecho comercial, creando una profesión que mezcla todas sus aspiraciones. Únete a nosotros para una conversación fascinante sobre pasión, colaboración y la realización de sueños en el mundo legal.

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In this episode, we welcome the partner and owner of a thriving commercial law firm in Colombia, Santiago Sierra Ospina. Starting the firm with a friend from law school and later joined by his wife as a partner, he shares the inspiring journey of turning personal wants and desires into a fulfilling career. Passionate about his work, he discusses how his dreams have come together in the field of commercial law, creating a profession that blends all his aspirations. Join us for an engaging conversation about passion, partnership, and the realization of dreams in the legal world.

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Guest Info:

Santiago Sierra Ospina, Partner and Co-Founder of Posada, Sierra & Castaño

Attorney from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, specialist in Public Law from EAFIT University, and holds a master's degree in law with an emphasis on civil liability from the same university. He focuses his practice on administrative law matters, government contracts, public-private partnerships, real estate law, and dispute resolution. He is a university professor and a member of the lists of national and international arbitrators and secretaries of arbitration tribunals, and as an amicable mediator of the Centro de Conciliación, Arbitraje y Amigable Composición de la Cámara de Comercio de Medellín para Antioquia.

Website: ⁠https://www.psclegal.co⁠

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiago-sierra-ospina-b803b2269/

In this episode, we sit down with a dedicated U.S. Immigration attorney, Paulina Vera, who helps people navigate their legal issues to stay in the United States. Known for her empathy and bedside manner, she adeptly handles complex situations and connects deeply with her clients' struggles. She also shares the personal challenges of balancing a demanding work life while maintaining her own sanity and well-being. Join us for an insightful conversation about compassion, resilience, and the human side of immigration law.

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Guest Info:

Paulina Vera, Professor at The George Washington University Law School, Legal Associate at the GW Law Immigration Clinic, and Founder of Hermanas In The Law.

She is President of the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia (HBA-DC) and Co-Chair of the Immigrant Legal Defense Task Force at the Hispanic National Bar Association. She has been recognized locally and nationally; she is the recipient of the GW Latinx Excellence Awards, Alma Award (2019), DC Courts Community Agency CORO Award (2019), Hispanic Bar Association of DC (HBA-DC) Rising Star Award (2019), and the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Top Lawyers Under 40 Award (2021).

Her passion project is managing an online community called Hermanas In The Law, where she features Latinas thinking about law school, Latina law students, and Latina lawyers. She is originally from Tucson, AZ and is the proud daughter of two immigrants.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulina-vera-00a89439/

Email: pnvera@law.gwu.edu