Lacba Presents: Admitted - A Podcast For Law Students

One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, women comprise a little over 30% of the nation’s state legislatures and just 25% of those are women of color, while women represent over half the nation’s population. How can the promise of the 19th Amendment be fulfilled if women continue to be underrepresented in state government? Join us as we hear from three women who are making their voices heard in Sacramento: Controller Betty Yee, Assembly member Sydney Kamlager and Assembly member Eloise Reyes. The program will be moderated by Valerie McGinty, Founder and President of FundHer, a political action committee dedicated to reaching gender parity throughout our nation’s capitols, and the Honorable Nicole Bershon, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. Ms. McGinty will explore with our panelists the unique challenges female candidates of color face when running for office. Judge Bershon will lead a discussion with the panelists about their efforts to make women’s voices heard in Sacramento. Don’t miss thi

The 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote was ratified 100 years ago. Yet a century later, women – and especially women of color – still have to fight to have a seat at the table in the upper echelons of the business community. Hear from three powerful women in the business world – Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of The Chicago Community Trust; Monica Lozano, CEO of College Futures Foundation; and Sarah Zapp, Founder of Beyond Board – for a lively discussion about how they navigate one of the biggest remaining bastions of male privilege, the business community; how each has achieved success; how they deal with being one of the few women or only woman “in the room;” mentorship; strategies for starting out in the business world; and how to increase diversity in the business community. This is a must-see panel discussion. Panelists: Dr. Helene Gayle, Monica Lozano Moderator: Sarah Zapp

Join Charlotte Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of the Dallas Cowboys Football Club, and Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment at Showtime Networks, Inc., for a conversation about their experiences in traditionally male-dominated industries, their leadership styles, how they work to ensure they are not the last women to hold their respective positions and their ideas about mentoring, among other topics. You won’t want to miss this discussion with two powerhouses in sports and entertainment. Panelists: Charlotte Jones, Jana Winograde Moderator: Hon. Samantha Jessner

We are kicking off our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment with an interview of California State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson.  Representing the 19th Senate District which includes all of Santa Barbara County and western Ventura County, Senator Jackson is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and author of landmark legislation aimed at strengthening California's equal pay law, requiring more women on corporate boards, and most recently, expanding paid family leave. Hear the Senator’s no-holds-barred view on the power women bring to elections, what women bring to the table as leaders in business, politics, and the court, the importance of mentorship, and the role of Title IX in competitive sports for women.  Senator Jackson, described as passionate, tenacious, and “not winning any congeniality awards in Sacramento,” talks about speaking without fear, amplifying women’s voices, and how women can support one another in positions of influence.    Moderators: Hon. Samanth

This new podcast series features interviews with successful, inspirational, and impactful women in entertainment, sports, politics, law, academia, and business. Originally recorded in Summer/Fall 2020 as part of the 19th Amendment Speaker Series, this podcast is presented by the National Association of Women Judges, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. To learn more about the series and speakers please visit Lacba.org/podcasts

After our last episode, My First Trial, we couldn’t help but dig deeper into what makes a great trial attorney. With a mix of tips and stories in this episode, you’re bound to get an idea for how you can stand out whatever area of the profession you choose. Thanks to our podcast partner: The Skirball Cultural Center's exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg­—open through 3/10. This must-see retrospective of the iconic Supreme Court Justice closes soon! Visit www.skirball.org

Please enjoy this bonus episode of ADMITTED, produced in partnership with The Skirball Cultural Center, presenting the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg open now. Visit Skirball.org Last year, LACBA presented a Bridging the Gap program for newer attorneys, with panels of experienced attorneys representing each practice area section. This is the Federal Practice panel, and it features attorneys Paul Chan and Luis Lee.

For law students whose hearts are set on the excitement and drama of courtroom trials, the best thing you can do is learn from other people’s experiences. We spoke to some novice and seasoned attorneys about their first trial and courtroom experiences. Guests include Brian Kabatek, Michael D. Schwartz, Gillian H. Clow, and Marketa Sims. This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, open now through Mar 10, 2019! Visit Skirball.org

Please enjoy this bonus episode of ADMITTED, produced in partnership with The Skirball Cultural Center, presenting the exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg open now. Visit Skirball.org Earlier this year, LACBA presented a Bridging the Gap program for newer attorneys, with panels of experienced attorneys representing each practice area section. This is the Appeals / Appellate Law panel, and it features attorneys Brad Pauley and Stuart Esner with Justice Lamar Baker.

So you've landed that perfect summer opportunity or a school-year internship at a firm. Congratulations! Now what? What are the soft & hard skills you need to succeed in a legal workplace? In this episode, we speak with Peter Schanitman & Miriam Benor, two experienced attorneys with some expertise that could help your legal career. This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, open now through Mar 10, 2019! Visit Skirball.org

  In the final installment of our multi-part series on the law student summer experience, we’re sharing the perspectives of law firm recruiters from various sized firms. These attorneys recruit and manage their firms’ summer associate programs, addressing common concerns and questions about their summer associate programs and legal workplaces. This episode was produced by LACBA in Promotional Partnership with Skirball Cultural Center's Notorious RBG Exhibition, opening October 19, 2018. Visit Skirball.org for more information.

In part two of our multi-part series on the law student summer experience, we’re exploring the perspectives of recent grads and how their summer experiences taught them practical legal skills gained by working with real clients, helped them grow their networks, and shaped their future professional careers.

Law School is so much more than what you learn inside the classroom and experiencing the legal industry from the inside can mean everything to your career.  In Part One of our multi-part series, we’ll explore the timelines and best practices for pursuing summer internships and associateships. This episode kicks off the examination through interviews with two veterans of the Career Development/Services field from USC Gould School of Law and Loyola Law School.

Having a legal career is going to include plenty of stressful situations. Whether it is impending court deadlines, emergency client calls, or demanding bosses, you'll need to find a way to manage the stress so you don't burn out. We spoke to several attorneys about how they manage stress. We also feature a Los Angeles Lawyer article that is relevant to the issue.  See our show notes page: lacba.org/podcasts -- This episode of ADMITTED is sponsored by SmartLaw! SmartLaw is the Lawyer Referral Service of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. SmartLaw is the best way for newly admitted lawyers in Southern California to build a practice with referrals to paying clients. With very limited experience, newly licensed lawyers can get referrals to paying clients in a variety of practice areas, including DMV matters, collections, breach of contract, misdemeanor, traffic offenses, letter response, uncontested divorce, eviction defense, and small claims court coaching. For a limited time, SmartLaw is now offering a fre

This episode focuses on practice areas. Some law students are 100% certain they already know what area of the law they want to practice. Others spend awhile bouncing around until they find a good fit. We spoke with some attorneys who shared their stories and  observations. We also interview the director of LACBA's AIDS Project, Laurie Aronoff, who shares some information about the project and LACBA's Pro Bono opportunities. -- This episode of ADMITTED is sponsored by SmartLaw! SmartLaw is the Lawyer Referral Service of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. SmartLaw is the best way for newly admitted lawyers in Southern California to build a practice with referrals to paying clients. With very limited experience, newly licensed lawyers can get referrals to paying clients in a variety of practice areas, including DMV matters, collections, breach of contract, misdemeanor, traffic offenses, letter response, uncontested divorce, eviction defense, and small claims court coaching. For a limited time, SmartLaw is n

For our pilot episode we’re digging into a topic that can be overwhelming to anyone: Networking and Getting involved. Even in a less competitive field, having connections and being seen can make all the difference in the world when it comes to building or advancing your career. In the field of law, it is doubly important. We interview leaders of our Barrister’s section as well as directors of some of LACBA’s Pro Bono projects. -- This episode of ADMITTED is sponsored by SmartLaw! SmartLaw is the Lawyer Referral Service of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. SmartLaw is the best way for newly admitted lawyers in Southern California to build a practice with referrals to paying clients. With very limited experience, newly licensed lawyers can get referrals to paying clients in a variety of practice areas, including DMV matters, collections, breach of contract, misdemeanor, traffic offenses, letter response, uncontested divorce, eviction defense, and small claims court coaching. For a limited time, SmartLaw i

Here at the Los Angeles County Bar Association we know that being an attorney is a whole lot more than practicing law. Lawyers encounter unique stressors and situations that often arise out of nowhere. We’ve put together this podcast so that you can begin to get a handle on the legal profession before you’re out on your own. Our Barrister’s Section, comprised of attorneys 36 and younger, or with no more than 5 years in practice, was the perfect place to start as we began interviewing a selection of our active members. We’ve collaged the interviews together in order to give you topic based episodes, that share stories and experiences of attorneys that will be a benefit to you. Subscribe to ADMITTED to get our first episode when it lands on May 21, 2018