Kathryn chats with Madiba Dennie, deputy editor at Balls and Strikes, about her new book, “The Originalism Trap”. Discover how originalist ideology affects our legal system, and why it’s crucial to challenge it. A must-listen for anyone curious about the evolving role of law and justice!

Highlights

• Potential of the law to help or hurt people.
• Mediba’s career path in public interest law.
• Transition from legal practice to legal commentary.
• Writing process of “The Originalism Trap.”
• The Originalism Trap: Motivation behind writing the book.
• Importance of reconstruction amendments in refuting originalism.
• Modern consequences of originalism: Dobbs and Bruen cases.
• Originalism’s flawed historical analysis.
• Originalism’s strategic organizational success.
• Federalist Society’s influence on conservative legal professionals.
• Inclusive constitutionalism as a counter to originalism.
• Effective communication: Making interpretations matter to regular people.
• The broader impact of judicial decisions on various issues.
• Emerging positive trends: Law students and optimism.
• Understanding history to drive change and hope.

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Kathryn chats with Peter Bronstein, a radio show host and founder of Legal Steps. Peter shares why he became a lawyer, driven by a desire for fairness, and narrates his journey from in-house counsel to successful independent practice. Discover compelling stories of his career highs, advice for aspiring lawyers, and insights on challenges faced by small businesses today, including navigating new regulations like the Corporate Transparency Act. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in legal careers and business law!

Highlights

• Defense of a young Bitcoin exchange owner.
• Making the leap to start a solo practice: motivations and challenges.
• Importance of understanding law practice management before going solo.
• Early strategies for building a new practice.
• Challenges faced by small businesses in 2024.
• Corporate Transparency Act: new regulatory requirements for businesses.
• Value of regulations discussed.
• Importance of legal expenses: “Pay me now or pay me 10 times later.”
• Transition to radio show host and purpose behind Ask Brian.
• Highs and lows of a legal career: litigation victories and bankruptcy heartbreaks.

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Dive into the latest episode of The Jabob Podcast and special guest Jane Arnold, partner at Polsinelli. Discover Jane’s unconventional path to law and her insights on mentoring, flexible work hours, and the future of diversity in Big Law. Listen for inspiring advice and a peek into the evolving legal landscape.

Highlights

• Jane Arnold’s career path and flexibility in plans.
• Working in DC vs. District Offices.
• Mentorship and its impact on career growth.
• Collaborative approach and the benefits of in-person vs. virtual meetings.
• Strategies for effective feedback in a law firm.
• The “team concept” and promoting diversity.
• Advice for first-year associates: curiosity, precision, and hard work.
• Overcoming biases and promoting women in Big Law.
• Flexible working hours and managing work-life balance.
• Future of diversity in the workplace and AI disruption.

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• epanyard@greentarget.com
• https://www.polsinelli.com/jane-e-arnold

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