Chemistry teacher turned law student. Editor-in-Chief of the Howard Law Journal. Juliette Stanley is getting ready to get into some good, necessary trouble—and she's teaching the babies how to do it too.
In this powerful conversation, Dr. David J. Johns sits down with Juliette to explore the moment a flying ruler in her classroom changed everything. From teaching 10th graders chemistry in under-resourced Title I schools to leading one of the nation's most prestigious law journals, Juliette's journey is a masterclass in recognizing that sometimes the problem isn't in the building—it's in the law.
You'll hear about:
- Why she walked away from the chemistry classroom (and why she misses it)
- What it means to lead a publication explicitly dedicated to civil and human rights in this political moment
- How her student called her just to show her he was finally at peace (grab tissues for this one)
- The dangerous reality of how prior convictions silence Black voices in courtrooms
- Why grace—especially grace for yourself—is the most important tool for anyone fighting for justice
This isn't just a story about career development. It's about purpose, power, and what happens when you stop asking permission to disrupt systems that aren't serving the babies. From Alabama classrooms to Howard Law, Juliette Stanley is proof that good trouble comes in many forms—and sometimes it starts with asking: "Why don't we have enough chairs?"
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