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The PodvocateThe Hidden Curriculum of Law School - Navigating Mental Health, Burnout, and Well-BeingThis episode of the Podvocate will explore the often overlooked and underdiscussed pressures of law school, focusing on what shapes students’ mental health and well-being. From the pervasive culture of perfectionism and the relentless grind mentality to the emotional toll of legal education, we dive into how law students can be impacted by unspoken expectations. This episode also discusses the stigma surrounding mental health in law school and how some schools are already taking steps to help their students.
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ABA Launches Pledge Campaign to Improve Mental Health and Well-Being of Lawyers, American Bar Association, September 10, 2018. https://www.americanbar.org/ne...2025-05-0711 minThe PodvocatePlay for No Pay: A Discussion of Name Image and Likeness in Non-Revenue SportsThis week Davey and Chris sit down with Will Boling and Emily Proud to discuss payment in college athletics and its collateral effects. Will Boling is a sports radio host on 104.5 the Zone in Nashville, TN as well as a play-by-play announcer for professional and collegiate track, women’s college basketball and college baseball. While attending the University of Tennessee, Will was a distance runner with the track team. Emily Proud is a sports reporter for the CBS Sports network. She covers college football, men's and women's college basketball as well as the NWSL and the WNBA. While attending Belmont Un...2025-02-2857 minThe PodvocateThe SAFE-T Act One Year On with Debra CruzAssociate Editor Mary Bandstra explains the SAFE-T Act, Illinois’ law eliminating cash bail, that went into effect in 2023. Associate Editor Katie Dorsey interviews Assistant Public Defender Debra Cruz to get a boots-on-the-ground perspective on the Act’s practical implications.
Illinois SAFE-T Act Full Text: https://ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/101/101-0652.htm
Cook County Court – Pretrial Fairness Act Data Dashboards: https://www.cookcountycourt.org/court-reports-statistics
Brennan center for Justice – Bail Reform and Public Safety: https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/bail-reform-and-public-safety
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Loyola Chicago Law School’s Center for Criminal Justice: Tracking the Pretrial Fairness Act: https://loyolaccj.org/pretrial-fairness-act
Cook County Public...2025-02-2441 minThe PodvocateWe the People...Does the government owe us, American Citizens, anything? Associate Editor Alyssa Pacheco explores what the relationship between government and its people looks like, the role contract law plays in governing that relationship, and what happens when that contract is broken.
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https://www.americanprogress.org/article/americas-broken-criminal-legal-system-contributes-to-wealth-inequality/
https://www.justice.gov/hatecrimes/hate-crime-statistics#:~:text=On%20September%2023%2C%202024%2C%20the,crime%20incidents%20involving%2013%2C829%20offenses.
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/07/24/key-facts-about-americans-and-guns/
https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/american-israel-public-affairs-cmte/recipients?id=D0000469632025-01-2216 minThe PodvocateDegrees of Freedom: Northwestern’s Prison Education Program with Professor Jennifer LackeyIn this episode, we explore how the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP) is transforming lives behind bars through access to higher education. What makes this program unique? How does it provide incarcerated individuals with the tools to achieve academic success and personal growth? We’ll discuss NPEP’s mission, its challenges, and the incredible stories of students whose lives have been changed with the director of the program, Professor Jennifer Lackey. Along the way, we’ll dive into the broader implications of education in prisons—can it reduce recidivism and foster true rehabilitation? Join us as we examine how NPEP is redef...2024-12-1837 minThe PodvocateWomen in the Law: Experiences in a Male-Dominated Fieldn this episode, Neha Alety sits down with Hannah Sweeney, associate attorney at Pavich Law Group and former Loyola Chicago School of Law graduate. Hannah shares her experiences as a female litigator in a male-dominated field. We begin our discussion with her career path and background and her experiences in law school. She then discusses the gender-based challenges she’s faced in her career and how she’s navigated the male-dominated area of litigation. Though challenging, Ms. Sweeney also talks about how being a woman in law has given her a unique approach to her practice. Lastly, she gives some advi...2024-12-1815 minThe PodvocateIntersectional Issues in Black/LGBTQ+ Advocacy with Aisha Davis, Senior Policy Counsel at the ACLU of IllinoisIn this episode, Rachel Still and Isabella Lund sit down with Aisha Davis, Senior Policy Counsel at the ACLU of Illinois. Aisha shares her journey as a first-generation lawyer, detailing how her lived experiences and time in law school shaped her path to public interest law. We explore her critical insights on addressing systemic injustices affecting Black and LGBTQ+ communities, the interplay of policy and law, and the challenges of advocating for intersectional issues like police brutality and trans erasure. Aisha also discusses her dissertation on the connections between U.S. segregation and Romanian policies, highlighting how global systems learn...2024-12-1850 minThe PodvocateAccess to Justice: Legal Deserts in IndianaThis is the first episode in a new series called Access to Justice, which explores the growing gap of access to legal resources in different areas of the United States.
Legal deserts – defined by the American Bar Association as a county with fewer than one lawyer per 1000 people – are spreading across rural areas of the country. Indiana is facing a statewide attorney shortage and has seen rural legal deserts increase significantly in recent years. In 2024, the Indiana Supreme Court convened the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future to address the state’s growing attorney shortage.
Associate Editor Mary Bandstra sits down wit...2024-12-1746 minThe PodvocateFEED DROP: The Systemic Oppression of Women and Girls in AfghanistanPlease enjoy this recording of an event held on campus on November 21!
"Three years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has led to the “striking” erasure of women from public life. Join Najia Mahmodi and Juliet Sorensen for a conversation on gender persecution in Afghanistan today and the path forward."2024-12-1144 minThe PodvocateThe Wet and Wild World of Maritime Law, Part 1: Wading into the History of UNCLOSWe often hear the term “law of the land,” where a legal framework is based on common or civil law. But what laws apply once we venture off dry land and out to sea? That’s where maritime law (or admiralty law) comes into play. Sometimes called the Law of the Sea, maritime law consists of laws, conventions, and treaties governing business, crime, and international disputes on open waters. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is considered the constitution of the ocean; it provides a foundation for international cooperation and collaboration in protecting marine life, establ...2024-12-0713 minThe Podvocate100th Anniversary of the Crime of the Century: Leopold and Loeb Part 2Distinguished Professor in Residence Dean Strang sits down with Associate Editor Katie Dorsey to discuss the 1924 Leopold and Loeb trial, Clarence Darrow’s career, and how this “Trial of the Century” created a lasting legacy that is still relevant 100 years later.
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To learn more about the Leopold and Loeb crimes and trial, check out The Leopold and Loeb Files: An Intimate Look at One of America's Most Infamous Crimes by Nina Barrett, https://www.bookendsandbeginnings.com/book/9781572842403
A 21st-Century Reconsideration of Leopold and Loeb: Clarence Darrow, Adolescent Development, and the Criminal Legal System Today, Video recording of live event...2024-12-0143 minThe Podvocate100th Anniversary of the Crime of the Century: Leopold and Loeb Part 1Author Nina Barrett (The Leopold and Loeb Files) and Associate Editor Katie Dorsey tell the story of the Leopold and Loeb murder and trial, which changed the field of criminal defense in America with ramifications that echo even today and the circumstances that make this horrifying crime still shocking and relevant a century later.
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To learn more about the Leopold and Loeb crimes and trial, check out The Leopold and Loeb Files: An Intimate Look at One of America's Most Infamous Crimes by Nina Barrett, https://www.bookendsandbeginnings.com/book/9781572842403
A 21st-Century Reconsideration of Leopold and Loeb: Clarence Darrow...2024-11-2029 minThe PodvocatePlay for No Pay: Part 1- An Introduction to Name, Image, and Likeness & The History of the NCAAUntil the supreme court case Alton v NCAA in 2021, collegiate athletes could not monetize their athletic ability while in college. This episode explores the history and creation of the NCAA, the regulatory body of college sports. It will cover the early issues the NCAA faced. It then turns to the advent of amateurism and the term “student-athlete” the legal framework the NCAA used to protect itself from wages and workmen’s compensation claims by athletes. Then the episode will finish with a discussion of the current NIL landscape of college athletics post the Alston decision in 2021.
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National Colleg...2024-11-1443 minThe PodvocateAccomplice Liability and Domestic Violence Victim-DefendantsSurvivors of domestic violence and intimate partner violence are particularly vulnerable to conviction and incarceration for the crimes of their abusive partners. Our criminal legal system’s refusal to understand and present the full context of a survivor-defendant's experience and abuse when assessing criminal culpability. In this episode, I will give a broad overview of accomplice liability, coercion and duress, using the story of Nancy Rish. Nancy was sentenced to natural life imprisonment for a first-degree murder she was not aware of under the theory of accomplice liability.
Pleadings (By Margaret Bryne):
People v. Rish, No. 87 CF 321, Petition for Relief fr...2024-11-0930 minThe Podvocate1L NightmaresNothing says Halloween like scary stories about your 1L year! Students from Loyola share stories about their 1L nightmares – the scary, crazy, embarrassing, or super stressful things they experienced during 1L that STILL haunt them to this day. From final exam blunders to real-life crime scenes, hear about some of the crazy scenarios that law students dealt with during their first year of law school, and how they managed to bounce back from those situations to succeed in law school. Additionally, we’re including a list of resources available to law students from Loyola and beyond to assist in dealing with...2024-10-3111 minThe PodvocateAn Introduction to Federal Indian Law with Professor Adam CrepelleIn this episode, I talked to Professor Crepelle about some of the fundamentals of Federal Indian Law. We discussed the federal and state government’s relationship with tribes, jurisdictional limitations tribes face when attempting to prosecute non-Indians, restorative justice within the courts, as well as Professor Crepelle’s personal experience which led him to this field. To explain these issues, we look at the problematic history of Federal Indian Law and how case law has shaped the laws tribes face today. We further discussed the Violence Against Women Act and how Supplemental Jurisdiction could be used to expand the jurisdictional limi...2024-10-2434 minThe PodvocateThe Belfast ProjectIn this episode, I explore the investigation into the murder of Jean McConville, and the broader context of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. I begin with an exploration of origins of the Troubles, the gruesome conflict that tore Northern Ireland apart and pitted neighbor against neighbor, that ultimately led to the death of thousands. I then move on to discuss Gerry Adams and Dolores Price, two high-level IRA operatives who would be implicated in the murder of Ms. McConville some 30 years after her disappearance in 1972.
I then discuss the Belfast Project, a clandestine oral history project at Boston College. Conducted...2024-10-1734 minThe PodvocateAn Introduction To Privacy LawIn my first episode on the Podvocate, we took an antitrust law, an ever-growing area of the law whose primary purpose is to regulate corporate M&A activity through the use of the Clayton Act and FTC Act to protect macro-level impacts on individual consumers and consumer markets. One area of the law with a similar goal is consumer protection law; however, instead of taking a look at fraud, deception, misrepresentation, or credit disclosure laws, we are examining one of the most polarizing and emerging areas of consumer protection law in the modern era: data privacy law. This episode provides...2024-10-1046 minThe PodvocateWhat's Next After Incarceration: St. Leonard’s Ministries and the Power of CommunityAssociate Editor Mary Bandstra sits down with two members of the Saint Leonard’s Ministries leadership, Executive Director Zack Schrantz and Intake & Housing Manager David Harris, to discuss the work they do with people who have been impacted by incarceration. Zack, David, and Mary discuss collateral consequences of criminal convictions, strategies to reduce recidivism, and the healing power of community.
Saint Leonard’s Ministries is a social service agency in Chicago that has been providing holistic services to people who have been impacted by incarceration for seventy years. Recently, Loyola University Chicago School of law has partnered with Saint Leonard’s to p...2024-10-0253 minThe PodvocateMoot Court 101In this archive episode recorded last year, former editors Maris and Karan chat with Susi Guerrero and Arjan Grover, two outgoing members of the Loyola Moot Court Program’s Executive Board. They discuss what Moot Court is like at Loyola, the special community it has cultivated for its members, and the value of appellate advocacy skills in law school and beyond.2024-09-3037 minThe PodvocateLet's Talk Jobs - Best Strategies For Summer AssociatesCongratulations! You have done all the work to get great grades and networked successfully, and now, you have accepted an offer to be a Summer Associate. I remember the feeling myself, and after the excitement wore off, I was only left with overwhelming questions. What can I do to be the best summer associate possible and receive an offer to come back to the firm? What strategies should I follow, and what are some things I should avoid? Especially as a first-generation law student, these questions remained unanswered. Now, having completed Summer Associate positions at two AM Law 100 firms, this...2024-09-2639 minThe PodvocateGuilding Part 2In the follow up to Guilding pt. 1, Ben sits down with People’s Law Office Attorney Brad Thompson, to further discuss the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) and it’s work in Chicago. In doing so, we discussed the history of the guild, some of the key movements it has helped support, as well as some of the influential projects and programs it takes part in now. Specifically, we explored the work of the Chicago Chapter’s Mass Defense Committee as well as the NLG’s Legal Observer Program.2024-09-1547 minThe PodvocateGuilding Part OneIn an episode recorded last semester (Spring of 2024), Ben sits down with fellow Podvocate Co-Editor in Chief, Casey Callahan, to talk about the history of the National Lawyers Guild both nationally and internationally over the course of the 20th and early 21st century. In doing so, they discuss what brought them both to the guild while students at Loyola as well as key historical events that led to the Guild’s founding in the late 1930s. They further explore key social movements that the Guild was a part of throughout the decades with the help of future guest, People’s Law...2024-09-0548 minThe PodvocateUn-Siloing the Law with Aisha Cornelius Edwards and Breanna KantorCasey sat down in May to talk with the Executive Director of Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Aisha Cornelius Edwards, and the Director of Legal Programs at Cabrini Green Legal Aid, Breanna Kantor about how criminal and civil law are siloed. They discuss the importance of both criminal and civil attorneys being versed in the criminal and civil consequences of what legal actions they take on behalf of their clients.2024-08-2859 minThe PodvocateMeet the Team! 2024-2025 Podvocate Editorial BoardThe incoming editorial board members for The Podvocate introduce themselves. We are looking forward to a great year!2024-08-2107 minThe PodvocateAntitrust For Dummies - Episode 1 - A Primer In American AntitrustPodvocate Associate Editor, Johannes Alvarez-Rivero, sits down to give the listeners a primer on the field of antitrust within the United States of America. First, Johannes discusses what antitrust laws are and what they are meant to protect. Johannes briefly discusses the governmental regulatory bodies that enforce antitrust laws, then turns to discussing the history of antitrust laws in the nation, taking time to discuss some of the most seminal case rulings in this field's history. Finally, Johannes touches on the state of antitrust law today and some of the hot topic areas of interest being discussed by legal scholars...2024-05-0146 minThe PodvocateRebuildingBen sits down with Chief Defender of the Orleans Public Defenders Office (OPD), Danny Engelberg, to discuss the founding of the office as it is today as well as the events that led to the office’s remodeling after the destruction brought on by Hurricane Katrina. In doing so, they discuss OPD’s commitment to a community-centered defense model and the offices’ wholistic approach to advocacy and representation in New Orleans.2024-04-1853 minThe PodvocatePolicy, Law, and Community BuildingIn this episode, Maris chats with Jamie Cernek, a Legislative Aide at the Chicago City Council Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight. Jamie is an attorney and organizer with years of experience in policy and advocacy, coalition-building, and campaign management. Even before law school, Jamie knew that policy was the path for her. In this episode, she reflects on this vision and how it carried her through her time at Georgetown Law. She also imparts wisdom for students exploring non-traditional legal paths and the role of policy experts in crafting tangible solutions for their communities.2024-04-0430 minThe PodvocateCollateral ConsequencesIn this solo episode, Casey dives into the web of collateral consequences of a criminal conviction, and how both attorneys and judges can better inform people charged with crimes of the consequences beyond a sentence.2024-03-2126 minThe PodvocateThe Arc Still Bends Toward Justice: A Career Retrospective with Professor Neil WilliamsAssociate Editor Karan Kaushal and Co-Editor-in-Chief Nneka Ugwu invited Professor Neil Williams for a very unique and special episode of the Pod. In this storytelling forward format, Professor Williams leads listeners on a journey from Jim Crow South to Chicago big law. Listen and learn about how his upbringing informs his views on lawyering for racial justice (inspired by his legal idols Norman Amaker and Charles Hamilton Houston), the importance of mentorship, and advice he has for law students and young professionals.2024-03-1646 minThe PodvocateSupreme Courting Part 2Ben sits down with Loyola Distinguished Professor in Residence, Dean Strang to discuss his role in the seminal U.S. Supreme Court Case United States v. Booker in 2005. In Part 2 of this two-episode series, Ben and Professor Strang move away from the legal facts of the case and begin to discuss the experience of litigating in the Supreme Court. In doing so, they explore the preparation process, specific tips for appellate litigation, and lessons learned while litigating in the highest Court in the land.2024-01-3143 minThe PodvocateSupreme Courting Pt. 1Ben sits down with Loyola Distinguished Professor in Residence, Dean Strang to discuss his role in the seminal U.S. Supreme Court Case United States v. Booker in 2005. In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Ben and Professor Strang focus on the specifics and do a deep dive into the facts, legal rules, holdings, and outcomes associated with U.S. v. Booker. In doing so, they discuss what led Professor Strang to this case in the first place as well as the implications of federal sentencing enhancements and district courts’ adherence to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines before and after the ruling.2024-01-1051 minThe PodvocateReflections on Affinity Spaces in the Legal IndustryIn this week's episode, Maris and Karan sit down with fellow Loyola student and friend, Audrey La, to reflect on their experiences at the annual National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Convention. At the conference, the three attended a variety of workshops, including panels discussing the legal histories of AAPI folks that are often invisible in the legal curriculum and the importance of cross-cultural solidarity. Savoring the empowerment that comes with building community with thousands of AAPI attorneys at the convention, Maris, Karan, and Audrey discuss the importance of affinity spaces in the legal industry and the need to tell...2024-01-0336 minThe PodvocateFair Admissions v. Harvard part 2: A Future Law School Greatest HitFollowing their discussion of historical litigation addressing affirmative action in education, Johannes and Andy continue the Greatest Hits series by discussing the landmark Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. They discuss the facts of the case and the Court’s majority opinion, while briefly addressing the separately filed concurring and dissenting opinions. Finally, they discuss the impact this will have on the education sector as well as in a larger employment context, specifically, on how this ruling will affect corporate hiring and diversity programs.2023-12-2752 minThe PodvocateMeet Dean MaddaliWe speak with Anita Maddali, the Assistant Dean of Student Services and Weekend JD at Loyola University Chicago. We will explore her legal career and how she ended up in the Dean’s Suite. We also discuss how she plans on transforming her role and the community to meet the ever-changing needs of students.2023-12-2032 minThe PodvocateTracing the Roots of Affirmative ActionIn this episode, Karan has a conversation with Loyola Professor Juan Perea, a Curt and Linda Rodin Professor of Law and Social Justice. Professor Perea has written extensively on topics ranging from racial inequality, the legal history of race relations in the United States, and the civil rights of Latinos. Professor Perea teaches courses about Constitutional Law and Race in the Law at Loyola. Karan and Professor Perea discuss Professor Perea’s article about the inequitable impacts of the GI Bill and how this contributed to the status quo of affirmative action policies. They also discuss the current affirmative action di...2023-12-1345 minThe PodvocateDefendering with Sharone Mitchell, Jr.Ben sits down with Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell Jr. to discuss his path to leadership within the Cook County Public Defenders’ office as well as his background and past experiences as both a public defender and a policy advocate in Chicago. During the course of their conversation, they discuss the offices’ goals and priorities, both past and present, as well as efforts the staff is taking to implement the Pretrial Fairness Act which effectively abolished the cash bail system in Illinois.2023-12-061h 00The PodvocateA Woman on a Mission to Close the Gender Patent GapIn this episode, Maris sits down with Cherie Mathews, a patent holder and entrepreneur who transformed a difficult experience with breast cancer into a patented product that has helped over 150,000 cancer patients. Cherie, among a disproportionately small number of female patent holders, candidly discusses the experiences that fueled her journey to patenting the garment – from being raised by a father who encouraged problem-solving to working on innovative projects at IBM. Maris and Cherie also discuss how intellectual property law can help solve societal issues, especially those that affect women and, ultimately, how we can begin to close the gender patent ga2023-11-2928 min
The PodvocateResearch and the Courts with Yasmeen KhayrYasmeen Khayr, a project coordinator at Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Urban Research and Learning, sits down with Casey to talk about her work as a researcher navigating the Domestic Violence Court in Cook County and evaluation of the Family Court Enhancement Project.2023-09-2051 minThe PodvocateTrial Advocacy with Nat CobbettCasey sits down with Loyola alum, and current Loyola mock trial coach, Nat Cobbett to discuss how his participation in trial advocacy programs as a law student set him up for success as a trial attorney.2023-05-0330 minThe PodvocateLaw Adjacent: Equity, Compliance, and Title IXIn today’s episode, Andy sits down with Tim Love, the executive director of the Office of Equity and Compliance and Title IX coordinator for Loyola University Chicago. In their discussion, Tim and Andy talk about some of the more intricate and humanistic details of working in this position and how it fits into the overall world of post-JD and law studies.2023-04-1954 minThe PodvocateWhat is Academic Freedom? Pt 2.In this series, Marcus explores what Academic Freedom is through interviews with Dean Sacha Coupet, Associate Dean of Mission Innovation with the Loyola Chicago School of Law, and Zach Greenberg, Senior Program Manager for the Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).
In this Part, we speak with Mr. Greenberg. In Part 1, we spoke with Dean Coupet.2023-03-2945 minThe PodvocateWhat is Academic Freedom?In this series, Marcus explores what Academic Freedom is through interviews with Dean Sacha Coupet, Associate Dean of Mission Innovation with the Loyola Chicago School of Law, and Zach Greenberg, Senior Program Manager for the Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). In Part 1, we speak with Dean Coupet. In Part 2, we speak with Mr. Greenberg.2023-03-011h 24The PodvocateLaw School’s Greatest Hits: Citizens United v. The Federal Election CommissionIn today’s episode, Andy sits down with Francisco Borrayo where they first discuss his work as president of Loyola University Chicago School of Law’s Latinx Law Student Association and they jump into the history of Citizens United v. The Federal Election Commission.2023-02-0858 minThe PodvocateRestorative Justice Community Courts with Jack SalettaCasey is joined by Jack Saletta, a Loyola Chicago School of Law alum and current Equal Justice Works Fellow, to discuss the role of the Restorative Justice Community Courts within Cook County.2023-02-0140 minThe PodvocateLaw Adjacent: Working in ComplianceIn today’s episode, Andy sits down with compliance manager Ryan Stillion. Andy and Ryan explore how a JD can be used in a field outside of court rooms and general counsel positions. In their discussion, they walk through Ryan’s journey into law, some law experience, how he ended up in healthcare, and ways in which he still uses law skills he learned in school in his work each day. Please note, all opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individual, and do not express the views or opinions of participants’ employers or Loyola University Chicago.2023-01-2529 minThe PodvocateThe Bricks Before BrownNneka sits down with Dr. Marisela Martinez-Cola, a sociology professor at Morehouse College, to discuss her pathway from law school to earning her PhD in sociology. The two reflect on her law school experience at Loyola, explore her pivot to academia, and engage in discussion about Dr. Martinez-Cola’s book, The Brick Before Brown. In this book, she identifies over 100 cases filed before the famed Brown v. Board of Education and specifically examines the contributions of Chinese Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans to the struggle for educational equality.2023-01-1951 minThe PodvocateWhy Here, Why Now: Law School After 30In today’s episode, Andy gets to talk about law life after a certain age with three current law students over the age of 30. In their discussion, they not only discuss the life events that brought them to the institution of law school, but they have a personal discussion about life, stress, and preparing for the cold-call. Please note, all opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individual, and do not express the views or opinions of participants’ employers or Loyola University Chicago.2022-12-1447 minThe PodvocateExperiential Learning and the 711 LicenseIn August 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court amended Rule 711 to allow license holders to practice in federal courts in IL. Marcus sits down with Professor Patricia Lee, Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Professor of Business Law; Director of the Business Law Clinic; and Executive Director of the Business Law Center, to discuss the amendments to Rule 711. They also discuss experiential learning and the Loyola Business Law Clinic.2022-12-0730 minThe PodvocateEverybody’s Working for the Weekend JDIn today’s episode, Andy sits down with the assistant dean of Loyola University Chicago’s Weekend JD program–one of only a handful of hybrid, part-time JD programs in the country. In their discussion, Andy and Kirk talk about Kirk’s entrance into the world of law, his passion for higher education, and what exactly makes the Weekend JD program so special. Please note, all opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individual, and do not express the views or opinions of participants’ employers or Loyola University Chicago.2022-11-1633 minThe PodvocatePath to the Dean’s Suite Pt. 2Marcus sits down with members of Loyola Chicago Law School's administration to discuss their path to the Dean's Suite. In Part 1, Marcus interviews Dean Alexandre, Dean of Loyola University Chicago; Dean Luma, Assistant Dean for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion; and Dean Giselle, Assistant Dean for Student Services. Listen to learn why the administrators went to law school and how they became members of the administration.2022-10-261h 41The PodvocatePath to the Dean’s SuiteIn his inaugural episode, Marcus sits down with members of Loyola Chicago Law School's administration to discuss their path to the Deans' Suite. In Part 1, Marcus interviews Dean Walter, Assistant Dean of the Weekend JD Program; Dean Faught, Associate Dean for Administration; and Dean Rushin, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Listen to learn why the administrators went to law school and how they became members of the administration.2022-10-191h 22The PodvocateFrom the Classroom to the Courtroom: Senate Bill 100 and the School-to-Prison PipelineIn her inaugural episode, Nneka sits down with Jackie Ross, staff attorney at Loyola University of Chicago’s Civitas ChildLaw Clinic. They are both former special education teachers with similar philosophies of learning. Their discussion centers on the role of legislation in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline - specifically Illinois Senate Bill 100. Nneka and Jackie reflect on “full court press advocacy” as it relates to education law. In basketball, a full-court press takes a great deal of effort but can be an effective tactic. Often when teams are behind late in a game, they will apply full-court pressure to the entire length...2022-10-1235 minThe PodvocateLaw School’s Greatest Hits: The Story of Lawrence v. TexasIn his inaugural episode, Andy sits down with Weekend JD 3L Arti Walker-Peddakotla to review and discuss Lawrence v. Texas, a landmark decision from the Supreme Court in 2003 that overturned a Texas anti-sodomy law, as well as overturned the decision of Bowers v. Hardwick. But instead of discussing the “briefness” of the case, Andy and Arti explore the intersectionality of systemic issues in America through the story of Lawrence. Please note, all opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the individual, and do not express the views or opinions of participants’ employers or Loyola University Chicago.2022-09-2838 minThe PodvocateMeet Our New Team MembersWelcome back to the Podvocate! Please join us in welcoming our new team members Nneka Ugwu, Marcus McNeal, Andy Vanden Busch, and Casey Callahan.2022-09-0706 min
The PodvocateRoundtable Part 2: Reflections on Gender and Sex in the LawIn this two-part roundtable, the team comes together to discuss sex, gender, and the law. Part 1 is an interview between Olivia and attorney Kara Dansky, and Part 2 is the team's reflection on the interview and on the topic itself.
This episode was recorded before news broke on May 2, 2022 of the Supreme Court's deliberations on overturning Roe v. Wade, so that is not discussed in the episode.
Please note this episode discusses sensitive topics, please be mindful of your own needs as you listen to this episode.
In addition, the opinions expressed here on the Podvocate by our members are not nece...2022-05-041h 04The PodvocateRoundtable Part 1: Interview with Kara DanskyIn this two-part roundtable, the team comes together to discuss sex, gender, and the law. Part 1 is an interview between Olivia and attorney Kara Dansky, and Part 2 is the team's reflection on the interview and on the topic.
This episode was recorded before news broke on May 2, 2022 of the Supreme Court's deliberations on overturning Roe v. Wade, so that is not discussed in the episode.
Please note this episode discusses the details of indecent exposure and other sensitive topics, please be mindful of the presence of children and your own needs as you listen to this episode.
In addition, the opin...2022-05-0450 min
The PodvocateHealth Information Privacy: Why It MattersContinuing in her exploration of the intersection of technology and privacy, Marisa and leading health law, bioethics, and medical humanities scholar, Professor Stacey Tovino, dig into patient privacy, the changing landscape of privacy in the U.S., Professor Tovino’s “dream” privacy regulations, and why patient privacy matters.
Scholars discussed in this episode can be found listed below
Stacey Tovino, University of Oklahoma
- DeIdentification reidentification (Duke Law Journal)
- A Timely Right to Privacy (Iowa Law Journal)
Nicholas Terry, Indiana University
- Expertise: Privacy and Confidentiality
Sharona Hoffman -
- Expertise: Privacy and Confidentiality
Nicholson Price, University of Michigan
- Expe...2022-04-2855 min
The PodvocatePublic Interest Special: Sheena Prevette and Heidi CernekaOn this week’s episode, Lenny hands the microphone off to Sheena Prevette, a fellow classmate in Loyola’s Public Interest Seminar course.
For her capstone project, Sheena, a 3L in the Weekend JD Program sits down with Loyola Alumna Heidi Cerneka to explore her career in public interest law. Sheena is one of the dedicated students serving clients as part of Loyola’s Civitas ChildLaw clinic and is preparing to continue her career of public service, focused on children and international human rights law.
Heidi, meanwhile, is a Maryknoll Lay Missioner and an immigration attorney working with Las Americas Immigr...2022-04-2038 min
The PodvocateIncoming Dean Michéle AlexandreSenior Editor Olivia Ashé had the privilege to speak with Loyola Chicago University School of Law incoming Dean, Dean Michèle Alexandre. In their conversation, you’ll get a sense of Dean Alexandre's infectious and beautiful spirit as they discuss spirituality, the legal profession as one of service and Dean Alexandre’s hopes for Loyola law.2022-04-0657 min
The PodvocateCybersecurity and Compliance with Bill HanningKicking off a new short series about the intersection between privacy and technology, Marisa sits down with experienced Chief Information Security Officer, Bill Hanning. They explore data privacy, cybersecurity, and the roles and responsibilities of those working to keep data private and secure.
This episode is presented in partnership with Loyola’s Journal of Regulatory Compliance (JRC). This year’s JRC Symposium, Demystifying Data Privacy, will be held this Friday, March 11. For more information, visit the Journal of Regulatory Compliance at (https://www.luc.edu/law/currentstudents/events/eventsdirectory/journal-of-regulatory-compliance-2022-symposium/)2022-03-0927 min
The PodvocateNCAA, NIL, and the Wild West Part I: Earl CaldwellTo kick off the new year, Emmett and Loyola Law Professor Earl Caldwell discuss the NCAA v. Alston decision, the NCAA’s new Name, Image, and Likeness rule, as well as some of the many opportunities and uncertainties the new rule presents.
NCAA v. Alston dealt with the benefits, compensation, and restrictions placed on college athletes.2022-01-1926 minThe PodvocateThe Afghanistan Conflict, Part 1On Veterans Day, Lenny sits down with Paul Kantwill, Colonel, U.S. Army(Retired), to discuss the Afghanistan Conflict and the military veteran transition. Professor Kantwill received an L.L.M. from the Judge Advocate General’s School, U.S. Army; and holds a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
In this episode, Lenny and Paul explore some of the historical aspects of the conflict, along with some of its controversy, with the added benefit and context of Paul’s firsthand experience in the region.2021-11-1049 minThe PodvocateLaw School 101In this week's episode, Christy sits down with Professor Melissa Hale, Loyola Law School's Director of Academic Success and Bar Programs, to discuss what students can expect in their first year of law school. They explore topics such as pre-law majors, choosing the right law school, grading on a curve, and the importance of prioritizing one's mental health.2021-10-2748 min
The PodvocateThe Power of Perseverance with Kristina WilsonIn the first of a three part series focusing on Women in the Law, Olivia speaks with Loyola Chicago Alum and Detroit native Kristina Wilson. Kristina, once with dreams to be the first Black President of the United States (inspired by her mother), is now making her mark as a sports and entertainment attorney with law offices in Detroit and California. Kristina is not shy about the ups and downs of law school and how community has been key to her success. Kristina’s journey to and through law school is powerful, bold and one of perseverance!2021-10-1350 min
The PodvocateGrouping Up With Christie TateIn this episode from the archives, Podvocate alum Radhika Sutherland talks to Christie Tate (Loyola JD '03) about Tate's book "Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life."2021-10-0648 minThe PodvocateWelcome Back, PodvocatesWelcome Back, Podvocates by The Podvocate by Loyola University Chicago School of Law2021-09-2910 minThe PodvocateStudent Activism: Tinker to TodayCampus activism is as powerful a force today as it was in the 1960s. Join The Podvocate board for its season finale with student activist icon Mary Beth Tinker and special student guest B. Alvarez. This thoughtful discussion probes what it means to be a voice for change and how to marshal the passion of peers to affect meaningful change in the campus community.2021-05-1240 minThe Podvocate3Ls Reflect on Law SchoolGraduating 3Ls Radhika Sutherland and Matt Doran reflect on their time at Loyola Law.2021-05-051h 07The PodvocateA High Schooler's Snap at the Supreme Court - Pt. 3A high school girl's Snap got her suspended from cheerleading for one year. That Snap and suspension is being heard before the Supreme Court today! Join The Podvocate for its third and final discussion in this series on where students' free speech rights end and schools' disciplinary authority begins. Today’s discussion features Will Creeley, legal director at the Freedom for Individual Rights in Education, a First Amendment advocacy group that seeks to defend and sustain the individual rights of students and faculty members at America’s colleges and universities. Will is the chief author of an amicus brief arguing in f...2021-04-281h 03The PodvocateA High Schooler's Snap at the Supreme Court Pt 2A high school girl's Snap got her suspended from cheerleading for one year. That Snap and suspension will now come before the Supreme Court. Join The Podvocate for a series of discussions on where students' free speech rights end and schools' disciplinary authority begins. In this episode, Francisco Negron, chief legal counsel of the National School Board Association and chief author of an amicus brief arguing in favor of the school district’s right to discipline B.L. for her conduct, shares why it’s critical for schools to be empowered to discipline student speech that affects students and the camp...2021-04-2144 minThe PodvocateA High Schooler's Snap at the Supreme Court - Pt. 1A high school girl's Snap got her suspended from cheerleading for one year. That Snap and suspension will now come before the Supreme Court. Join Podvocate editor-in-chief Matt Doran for a series of discussions on where students' free speech rights end and schools' disciplinary authority begins. This first discussion is with Prof. Kathleen Hirsman, who has spent over two decades in education law and has represented and advised school districts in these cases. She shares the history of how courts have dealt with this issue and how technology has complicated the analysis.2021-04-1445 minThe PodvocateExploring Legal Education with Chipo NyambuyaJoin Leanne Jossund as she talks with Chipo Nyambuya, Loyola Law School’s Director of Experiential Programming and Professional Development, about legal education. They explore common tropes like the Socratic dialogue, the ABA standardization of the curriculum, and the role of externships and experience in law school. Listen and subscribe to The Podvocate wherever you get your podcasts!2021-03-1754 minThe PodvocateWhat Does Diversity Mean - Part 2It's easy to fall into patterns and live in bubbles that reinforce our views, especially with so many professional and personal demands. It's also easy to point the finger and demand institutions hire and promote diversity. But if we value diversity as ardently as we may say, how do we pursue and cultivate diversity—of people, cultures and ideas—in our personal lives? That's the question the entire Podvocate board explores in this second part of our conversation on diversity.2021-03-0348 minThe PodvocateWhat Does "Diversity" Mean - Part 1The entire Podvocate team sits down to share what "diversity" means to each of us. What does it look like in the workplace, at school and in one's social circle? And, how do we pursue diversity when everyone around us is digging in our heels? Join us for a very personal, honest and thoughtful discussion on how we connect and learn from each other.2021-02-101h 04The PodvocateAlumni Guest La'Mont WilliamsIn this week’s episode, Emmett talks with LUC Law alumnus La’Mont Williams (‘14), the current Chief of Staff to Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry. They talk about must-take Loyola Law courses, where to look for summer opportunities when plans fall through, and the decision to step away from practicing law and into the political sphere.2020-12-0918 minThe PodvocateGoogle v. Oracle: Part TwoThis week on The Podvocate, Leanne and Olivia sit down with Professor Matthew Sag to deconstruct October’s Google v. Oracle oral argument over the use of Java in the Android operating system. We take a look at what the justices’ questions revealed about their positions and what the outcome might be. Professor Sag is a leading expert in intellectual property law and he practiced in Silicon Valley, California and in the United Kingdom.2020-12-0248 minThe PodvocateColonialism's Lasting Mark on International Environmental LawOlivia continues to explore the topic of “the legal imagination” with Professor Carmen Gonzalez, world-renowned expert in international environmental law, human rights and the environment, environmental justice, and food security.
Professor Gonzalez explains how “international law is the history of colonialism” and demonstrates how a new legal framework can challenge the doctrines of international law and their consequences on the environment.
You can find the article "Climate Change & Racial Capitalism" by Professor Gonzalez here: https://lpeproject.org/blog/climate-change-and-racial-capitalism/. (And if you are a Loyola student be on the lookout for Professor Gonzalez's International Environmental Law class, you won’t regret it!2020-11-2541 minThe PodvocateReimagining Objective Legal Principles with Randall KennedyOn this week's episode of The Podvocate, Olivia & Lenny explore the topic of “the legal imagination” with nationally-renowned Harvard Law professor and author Randall Kennedy. This is the first episode of a three-part series exploring the role of imagination in the law and how it might be used to rethink “objective” legal principles, processes and methods we rely on. This project has been inspired by Derrick's Bell’s book "And We are Not Saved" and Patricia Williams’ book "The Alchemy of Race and Rights."
In this episode, Professor Kennedy speaks to the history that has created these principles, their implications and his own...2020-11-1846 minThe PodvocateCommunity Reintegration After IncarcerationIn today’s episode, Lenny explores the topic of community reintegration after incarceration to examine the many barriers individuals face when released from the prison system. Lenny is first joined by Tanya Woods, Loyola University Chicago School of Law alumna and Executive Director of the Westside Justice Center, who shares her perspective from working in the communities on the West Side of Chicago. Lenny then speaks with Rodney Phillips, a field manager from the Chicago Peace Academy, who details his experiences in navigating the reintegration process and discusses his current role in violence intervention.2020-11-1159 minThe PodvocateWhat's Cooking? An Interview with Cook County Commissioner Bill LowryBill Lowry, Commissioner of the 3rd District of Cook County, speaks with Emmett about breathing life into the law from the perspective of an often misunderstood layer of local government. Together, they take a deep dive into one of America's most storied and mischaracterized political machines.
A Loyola Chicago Law alumnus, Commissioner Lowry is also president and a co-managing shareholder at Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry.2020-11-0427 minThe PodvocateSeasaw: China's Claims on the South China SeaIn this week’s episode, LUC Professor Paul Kapfer joins Lenny and Leanne as they dive into a discussion on the ongoing conflict surrounding the South China Sea. They discuss the basis for China’s claim to the region, the sea’s global significance, the U.S. response, and the international law covering maritime claims. For additional reading and background into this topic, Professor Kapfer recommends the 2007 Senate Report titled "Convention on the Law of the Sea" written by then Senator Joe Biden.
Paul Kapfer teaches International Humanitarian Law as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago Law School. He has a...2020-10-2144 minThe PodvocateTelemedicine & the LawThis week, Leanne talks to health law expert and Loyola professor John Blum about the changing landscape of telehealth and telemedicine in the wake of COVID-19. Digital health mediums have complex implications on privacy law, insurance, and health policy. Join us as we unwrap all the layers in this week’s episode of The Podvocate.2020-10-1434 minThe PodvocateAll Rise: This Zoom Court Will Now Come to OrderThis week on The Podvocate, Emmett and Leanne speak with Cook County Judge Jim Snyder and Workers’ Compensation Arbitrator Deborah Baker to analyze anticipated local changes to legal proceedings due to the COVID-19 online transition. While there are some positive and negative procedural implications of Zoom proceedings, there are also justice concerns.
Judge Snyder oversees a Commercial Litigation Docket at the Daley Center in Chicago. Prior to his appointment to the bench, he served as General Counsel of the Illinois Human Rights Commission and has been active in judicial education, teaching peer education classes in Advanced Discovery, Consumer Fraud, and Ci...2020-10-0844 min
The PodvocateGoogle v. Oracle—Part OneThis week on The Podvocate, Leanne and Olivia sit down with Professor Matthew Sag to discuss the upcoming Google v. Oracle oral argument and its implications on tech copyright law. The oral argument represents a decade-long court battle between two tech giants over small pieces of software that underpin our daily lives. Professor Sag is a leading expert in the field and he practiced intellectual property law in Silicon Valley, California and in the United Kingdom.2020-09-3048 min
The PodvocateS2E25 | Roundtable on the Value of CollegeFor the final regular episode of our second season, the Podvocate team has a roundtable discussion about how our varied individual educational experiences have given us different preparation for law school, the increasing cost of an undergraduate education and seeming lack of increase in value, and expectations and advice we have for future generations.2020-05-131h 49The PodvocateS2E22 | Career Perspective from a Chief Compliance OfficerHaley sits down with Lisa Tamburini to talk about what the job experience of a chief compliance officer looks like, how her previous experience as a paralegal shaped her decision to go into law school, and advice for listeners interested in pursuing the field of compliance.
Lisa Tamburini is the Chief Compliance Officer at DiMeo Schneider & Associates, LLC. Prior to joining DiMeo Schneider & Associates earlier this year, Lisa was the Chief Compliance Officer at RMB Capital Management, an independent investment advisory firm, for eight years. Lisa is also a Senior Adjunct Lecturer at Loyola University Chicago’s Institute for Paralegal St...2020-04-2231 minThe PodvocateS2E20 | Career Perspective from In-House CounselToday, Haley is sitting down with Carrie Classick Johnson, Corporate Legal Counsel at McDonald’s Corporation in Chicago. Carrie began her legal career working in Big Law and made the move to McDonald’s Corporation two years later. Carrie discusses what it’s like to be an in-house lawyer at a large, well-known corporation like McDonald’s, the differences between working in Big Law and working in-house as a lawyer, and her advice to law students who are currently looking for job opportunities. Carrie attended Loyola University Chicago School of Law and the University of Colorado, Boulder.2020-03-1838 minThe PodvocateS2E19 | From the Classroom to the Supreme CourtJake sits down with returning guest Fernanda Herrera Spieler, who previously joined us for S2E4. Fernanda traveled to DC and heard oral arguments in the Supreme Court for Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California, a case which will decide the future of the DACA program and further define the power of the executive branch. She and Jake talk about the oral argument, the questions and responses of the justices, and what this case means for the future of the immigrant community.
Fernanda Herrera Spieler is a 2nd year law student at Loyola University Chicago...2020-03-1134 minThe PodvocateS2E16 | A Matter of AntitrustJake sits down with Professor Spencer Waller to talk about the history of antitrust law in the United States, how U.S. antitrust law differs from competition law in other countries, and resurgence of antitrust law and breaking up monopolies as a major political issue in the 2020 election.
Spencer Waller is the Faculty Director of the Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies and the Justice John Paul Stevens Chair in Competition Law at Loyola University Chicago. He began his career as a staff law clerk for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, worked for the U.S. Department of Justice in...2020-02-1958 minThe PodvocateS2E15 | The Color of LawThis week, Radhika is sitting down with Richard Rothstein to discuss his book, The Color of Law, which is part of the curriculum for Loyola's Professional Identity Formation course. They also talk about generational movements in creating structural change and the ongoing discussion of reparations for the African-American community.
Richard Rothstein is a Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow, emeritus, at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and of the Haas Institute at the University of California (Berkeley). He is the author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of...2020-02-0534 min
The PodvocateS2E12 | Public ShamingMatt and Haley sit down with a panel of experts to discuss public shaming in the Internet era, and whether foolish mistakes and missteps should live on forever as "scarlet letters". Our guests today are Leigh Bonsall, a litigator who focused on commercial, professional liability and labor and employment at Hinshaw & Culbertson; Professor Atanu Das, an attorney at Guntin and Gust who teaches cyberlaw and intellectual property at Loyola; and Professor Alex Tsesis, the Raymond & Mary Simon Chair in Constitutional Law.2019-12-111h 01
The PodvocateS2E11 | Human Trafficking, Part TwoIn the second half of this two-part episode, Haley and Matt sit down again with the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall to discuss her career prior and after her appointment to the bench. Specifically, Judge Kendall discusses when and why human trafficking happens, the different forms of human trafficking, and how she has been able to help trafficking victims throughout the world.
The Honorable Virginia M. Kendall is a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She was appointed to the bench in January 2006 by President George W. Bush. Prior to her...2019-12-0432 min
The PodvocateS2E10 | Human Trafficking, Part OneIn this two-part episode, Haley and Matt sit down with the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall to discuss her career prior and after her appointment to the bench. Specifically, Judge Kendall discusses when and why human trafficking happens, the different forms of human trafficking, and how she has been able to help trafficking victims throughout the world.
The Honorable Virginia M. Kendall is a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She was appointed to the bench in January 2006 by President George W. Bush. Prior to her appointment, she served as Deputy...2019-11-2045 minThe PodvocateS2E9 | The Jesuit Identity of a Law SchoolMatt and Jake sit down with Father Jerry once again, this time to discuss the role of a Jesuit institution in operating a school for the highly secular field of law, the expectations students and faculty have of the institutional identity, and how a chaplain supports the Loyola student body.2019-11-1336 min
The PodvocateS2E8 | Staying Best FriendsJake sits down with Father Jerry Overbeck, the official chaplain of LUC School of Law, to discuss the journeys relationships go through for law students. He discusses his program, “Staying Best Friends”, and the overall importance of maintaining strong relationships during law school. Jim gets some insights from members of the Loyola community on their experiences balancing law school and their relationships.
Special thanks to Teddy Gelderman, Kyrsten D'Amico, Carly Helman, Matt Chapman, and Jackie Ross for their contributions to this episode.2019-11-0651 min
The PodvocateS2E6 | Alternative Tracks for JD: On the HillJake sits down by phone with Danny Smith, a Loyola University Chicago School of Law alumnus and counsel for New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. Danny discusses the journey that led him to working for Senator Booker on the Senate Judiciary Committee, providing fascinating insight into one of the many options available to law school grads pursuing careers outside the norms of predefined legal careers.2019-10-2329 minThe PodvocateS2E3 | Professional Reputation, Seen From the BenchRadhika and Matt sit down with the Honorable Sarah L. Ellis, of the Northern District of Illinois, to discuss professionalism and reputation. Judge Ellis talks about her path to the federal bench, what professionalism means to her, some surprising things she has experienced in the court room, and important Dos and Don’ts in the court room. Judge Ellis is an alumna of Loyola University Chicago School of Law (’94) and was nominated to the federal bench by President Obama in 2013.2019-10-0455 min
The PodvocateS2E1 | Perspectives on Public Interest LawMatt and Radhika sit down with LUC Law Professor Henry Rose, Emma McMullen of Legal Aid Chicago, and current Loyola 3L Sarah Sewell to talk about public interest law. We'll discuss what drives students to go into public interest and what discourages them, the most pressing areas of need for legal assistance today, the obstacles that make it difficult for those in need of legal aid to receive zealous advocacy and the challenge of law school graduates pursuing such work with a heavy debt burden.
Prof. Henry Rose Bio: Upon completion of law school, Professor Rose practiced law for the...2019-09-201h 05
The PodvocateSeason 2, Episode 0 | Preview RoundtableDialogue De Novo is now The Podvocate! From Loyola University Chicago School of Law, we'll be exploring issues in the legal world with guests from our community and beyond.
In this mini-episode, our new team introduces themselves and has a brief roundtable discussing some of the episodes planned for the upcoming season.2019-09-1609 min