Amanda Haverstick is a seasoned attorney turned legal writing coach and career consultant in Philadelphia. With over 25 years of experience in Employment Law litigation at top-tier firms, including Proskauer Rose and Morgan Lewis, Amanda now dedicates herself to empowering the next generation of legal professionals. As a visiting professor at Drexel School of Law and a career consultant at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Amanda's mission is to equip attorneys and law students with the skills needed for success. Through her "Dear 1L" blog, she provides invaluable guidance to aspiring lawyers, aiming to simplify and improve their journey through law school. Amanda's passion for writing, teaching, and advocacy shines through in all she does.

My guest for today’s interview is Frederick D. Bell, a Louisiana native and passionate political strategist in Washington DC. From his early days as a "teen attorney" to representing Louisiana at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Frederick's journey reflects his commitment to justice and community empowerment. A graduate of Tulane University, he plans to attend law school at an HBCU, aiming to advocate for criminal justice reform, environmental sustainability, and public policy in New Orleans and beyond.

Sit back and listen well as Adrian delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community engagement and motivate people to care about one another.

1st Segment (00:55)

• Fining the homeless
• Third-party candidates
• Closing the gun loophole
• TN ban on marrying first cousin
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2nd Segment (20:35)

• Voting rights for formerly incarcerated
• Attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Governor calls special legislative session for public safety
• No mass protesting in MS, LA, and TX

Final Message (37:29)