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)

My guest for today’s interview is Joshua Franklin, a distinguished attorney dedicated to honorable achievement in every facet of his career. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, and a proud graduate of an HBCU, Joshua currently resides in Minnesota, where he has left an indelible mark on the legal landscape. With a wealth of experience ranging from serving at prestigious firms like Barnes & Thornburg, LLP to his current role facilitating connections between attorneys and small to midsize firms, Joshua brings a unique perspective to the table.

Beyond his legal career, Joshua is deeply committed to building sustainable equity in urban communities through innovation and small business initiatives. He is a passionate advocate for fairness and justice, regularly contributing to industry discussions and advocating for favorable legal frameworks. Joshua's dedication to mentorship and professional development also shines through, as he actively guides aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups, students, and young professionals.

Sit back and listen well as Adrian discusses major news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire and encourage community engagement.

1st Segment: 00:50

• Federal judge orders US minority business agency to serve all races
• DOJ sues Apple
• Biden Administration Updates
• $1.2 trillion Congressional spending package
• Before the Break: Politicians can block constituents on social media

2nd Segment: 19:50

• Colleges bring back standardized testing
• U.S. potential ban on TikTok
• Court cases to follow
• Pollution disproportionately affecting minority communities

Final Message: 38:24

Desmond Israel, Esq. conducts research on the legal, policy, ethical, and social implications of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, global data privacy, and emerging technologies. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in National Security and Cybersecurity from the George Washington University Law School as a GW Law Merit Scholar, where he deepened my knowledge and skills on the complex and evolving challenges of protecting data and systems in the digital age.

With over 11 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, he had led and contributed to various projects involving security incidents and events management, vulnerability management, and ISO 27001/2 compliance for clients in the banking, public, and private sectors. He has also applied my legal and technical expertise to advise and write on topics such as cross-border data flows, data protection regulations, and cybersecurity governance. His mission is to demonstrate the tangible return on cybersecurity and data privacy investments by improving the security posture and state of mind of businesses and organizations.

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Sit back and listen well as Adrian discusses major news stories from around the country in an effort to motivate and engage the community.

1st Segment: 00:43

• Chief's parade shooting
• Gov. DeSantis backtracks on book ban
• White wealth grew the most during pandemic
• Mental health for students
• Walmart accused of hiding products
• Before the Break: Santos sues Kimmel

2nd Segment: 25:18

• Presidential race update
• Location data protection
• News deserts
• Pushback on migrant and homeless housing

Final Message: 47:21

Engage with legal, legislative, and political news with Adrian Guess. Sit back and listen well.

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4. Reparations Plan
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