In this episode... Divorce attorney and author, Ron Bavero, discusses his new book, An Elephant Doesn't Marry A Giraffe: Everything I Learned As A Divorce Attorney. Ron shares his experiences as a Divorce Attorney and highlights practical tips for students interested in the practice of family law. Ron also highlights some of the compelling stories in his book, which dramatically illustrate, in practical terms, what divorcing spouses need to know and how to avoid the critical mistakes which under...
Apr 11, 2023•21 min
In this episode I am joined again by one of my favorite guests, with Steve Schwartz , founder and CEO of LSAT Unplugged . Steve explains the new LSAT and provides advice to those taking the LSAT or even thinking about taking the test. You will learn a bout the changes coming to the logic section and get advice on whether to wait for the new test or take the test in its current iteration....
Feb 10, 2023•17 min
In this episode , Professor Josh Galperin, Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law interviews me about equitable remedies and promissory estoppel. Some key takeways... 1. Promissory estoppel is an equitable remedy, awarded for fairness when a legal remedy is not available. 2. Promissory estoppel is only available in the absence of a legal contract. 3. Promissory estoppel is available if (1) the promisor should reasonably expect to induce action or forbearance on the part of the prom...
Mar 13, 2022•24 min
In this episode... I speak with Kevin Gregg , a partner at Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli and Pratt about his experience practicing Immigration Law. We cover a host of issues including the origins of modern immigration law practice, key entree jobs into the practice area and some ideal first jobs, including internships and government programs. Mr. Gregg shares information about some little known terrific job opportunities and shares some great insights into growing as a lawyer during the first years ...
Jan 23, 2022•35 min
In this episode: I speak with Tony Iliakostas about Entertainment and IP Law. Tony discusses his entree into the entertainment law practice and shares fascinating details about posthumous personality rights. Some Key Takeways: 1. There are ways to distinguish yourself to employers besides grades. You can start a blog, write about topics of interest, etc. 2. When trying to find a job, network, network, network 3. Recognize the value that your work as a lawyer contributes to the overall business o...
Dec 05, 2021•37 min
In this episode... Professor Josh Galperin explains government rule-making authority and provides a broad overview of topics covered in administrative law. Some key takeaways.... Administrative law is the law that governs day-to-day government operations. It explains how federal agencies like the EPA, FDA, or SEC get authority to act, restrictions on their actions, and judicial review of their work. Agencies make rules, adjudicate disputes, enforce law, and offer policy guidance. Rules are prosp...
Apr 13, 2021•36 min
In this episode... Professor Luke Norris, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law explains the difference between Labor Law and Employment Law classes and provides an explanation for why each is worth taking in as an upper-level law school class. As an added bonus, Professor Norris explains the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which the House of Representatives passed earlier in the month. Some key takeaways are... Labor law focuses on the law of collective ac...
Mar 23, 2021•24 min
In this episode... We speak with Judge, Attorney, Historian, and Professor John Browning about righting historic wrongs. Prof. Browning has dedicated the past few years correcting the racial wrongs of State Bars. Last year, he secured admission for an African American man who aspired to be a lawyer in the 1880s but was denied bar admission because of his race. He is currently petitioning the New York State Bar to admit Ely S. Parker, a Native American War hero and the First Commissioner of Nativ...
Mar 19, 2021•27 min
In this episode... Professor Alexander Greenawalt discusses shares his thoughts, and predictions about California v. Texas , a case pending before the Supreme Court. Among other noteworthy issues, Professor Greenawalt discusses whether Congress has the power under the US Constitution to pass the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”)? Why is the constitutionality of the ACA back for the Supreme Court this term? And how is the Supreme Court likely to resolve the dispute? About our guest... Alexander Greenaw...
Mar 07, 2021•42 min
In this episode, Steve Schwartz, host of LSAT unplugged , explains the new LSAT format and how to prepare for it. Some key takeaways: The LSAT will be four timed sections instead of three. The Fourth Section will be experimental The time of the LSAT is now extended About our guest.... For more than a decade, Steve Schwartz has helped thousands of students get into the law schools of their dreams, win large scholarships, and become successful attorneys. He is the host of LSAT unplugged YouTube ch...
Mar 02, 2021•25 min
In this episode , Nick Santomassimo, a 3L at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University discusses his work experiences during the summers prior to entering law school and his law school summers, and his path to securing post-law school work. Nick's particular interest lies in corporate law and he shares how his decision to spend one summer with a corporation helped him secure a position with a corporate law firm. About our guest... Nick Santomassimo graduated from Marist College in 2018...
Feb 17, 2021•31 min
In this episode, Marc Misthal gives straight forward advice to current and future IP students, explaining the four areas of IP and some tips for those of you who wanted to practice in the area. Sandwiched in between is an exciting discussion about real-life issues facing any IP attorney, particularly those related to social media law. About our Guest... Marc Misthal i s a partner at the Intellectual Law firm, Gottlieb, Rackman and Reisman where he practices counsels a wide range of clients from ...
Feb 09, 2021•34 min
In this episode , we speak with Professor Maybell Romero , Associate Professor of Law at Nothern Illinois University College of Law about law school post-pandemic. Some key takeaways Zoom classes have given professors time and space to offer more in-class assessments, a practice that is likely to migrate into in-person classroom learning. Initial hiring practices via video are likely to stay, offering more access to applicants who can't necessarily afford to travel for that first interview. We d...
Nov 19, 2020•27 min
In this episode , I speak with Professor Francine J. Lipman , the William Boyd Professor of Law at William Boyd Law School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas . Some key takeaways: Tax is a three-letter word not a four-letter word! Undocumented immigrants do pay taxes Tax cases are about the human life story All students should take tax About our Guest: Francine J. Lipman is a distinguished accountant, lawyer, teacher, and scholar. Read her bio here . You can also access Professor Lipman's sc...
Nov 09, 2020•27 min•Ep. 2
In this episode , I speak with Horace Anderson, Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, on the importance of voting. About our guest: Dean Horace E. Anderson, Jr. joined the Pace Law School faculty in 2004 from the New York office of White & Case LLP. His practice there focused on intellectual property, privacy and data protection, the Internet, and media and technology law. He was appointed Interim Dean of the Law School in 2018 and was named the ninth Dean of the Law S...
Oct 28, 2020•21 min
In this episode ... Professor Jen Reise discusses her program , JD Navigator , a program to help individuals decide whether law school is the right choice. About our guest... Jen Randolph Reise teaches business law as a visiting professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, the first U.S. law school to launch an ABA-approved blended learning J.D. program. She is a securities and corporate governance attorney by training and has worked both in private practice at a large Minneapolis firm and in-ho...
Apr 22, 2020•23 min
I n this episode.... Steve Schwartz , LSAT tutor and author of the LSATblog explains the new LSAT Flex Test. About our guest… Steve Schwartz is a full-time author, teacher, and founder of the LSAT Blog and LSAT Unplugged YouTube channel and LSAT Unplugged podcast , with an audience of over 100,000 on LSAT and law school admissions. He's taught the LSAT since 2005 and scored 175 on the LSAT. Check out these links Steve is sharing with us Free LSAT Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/lsatcheatsheet Free L...
Apr 14, 2020•15 min
In this episode... Zamir Ben-Dan , Community Justice Attorney for Legal Aid Brooklyn shares his experiences as a legal aid attorney and his path to securing his dream job. Mr. Ben-Dan highlights the importance of legal research and writing classes. He also emphasizes the value of networking. The discussion highlights some of his most interesting cases and is a must-listen for law students and lawyers alike. About our guest... Zamir Ben-Dan, Esq. is an attorney at the Legal Aid Society. He did di...
Apr 14, 2020•31 min
In this special episode of Law to Fact , Professor Heidi K. Brown , Director of Legal Writing and Associate Professor of Law shares very specific pointers for success during online moot court arguments. Some key takeaways are: Make sure your space looks professional. Stand, rather than sitting and dress in courtroom attire Know that people tend to interrupt online, wait for a moment to speak Always remember you know your material better than the judges About our guest… Professor Heidi K. Brown i...
Mar 30, 2020•20 min
In this episode... Bridget Crawford , Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, shares key strategies for students engaged in distance learning. Some takeaways are... 1. Identify learning objectives from each class and make certain you understand them 2. Treat online learning like a classroom experience, dress, sit at a desk 3. While in class cameras on, mics off About Professsor Crawford Professor Bridget J. Crawford teaches Federal Income Taxation; Estate and Gif...
Mar 18, 2020•32 min
In this episode... Dean Katheleen Guzman , Interim Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Law discusses the requirements for validating a will. Some key takeaways... Many jurisdictions have relaxed the strict common law requirements for wills Holographic comes from Holo (whole) and graphic (written) so the holographic will is a will that is handwritten. Many states accept holographic wills as proof of the testator's intent. About our guest... Dean Katheleen Guzman joined the OU Law facult...
Mar 17, 2020•35 min
In this episode... Bridget Crawford , Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, walks listeners through the steps necessary to create a distance learning class. Some key takeaways are... 1. Take time to understand the platform you will use. 2. Decide whether you want to create a synchronistic or asynchronistic class. 3. For asynchronistic classes: a. Layout the agenda, prepare a lesson plan, include powerpoint presentations b. Record in bits rather than one long se...
Mar 08, 2020•37 min
In this episode... We speak with Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education at Syracuse University College of Law about developing on-line classes for legal education. Some key takeaways... Online classes are asynchronous or synchronous. Asynchronous classes are recorded and students can watch them on their own time. Synchronous classes are live. Students are all present at the same time and the professor is able to engage in dialog. Developing an onli...
Mar 06, 2020•30 min
In this episode... 1st Lieutenant Officer Steven Arango , USMC, and Federal Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. in the Southern District of Texas shares his wisdom about life as a law student and beyond. We cover a range of topics including JAG Corps, Study Skills, post-law school employment and the importance of mentors. 1st Lt Arango works with veterans attending college and law school to help them succeed in their academic studies. Our discussion is of great value to mili...
Mar 03, 2020•24 min•Ep. 100
In this episode... Professor Wayne Barnes , Professor of Law at Texas A & M School of Law and a lecturer with Kaplan Bar Prep explains consideration in contracts. Some key takeaways... Consideration is a bargained-for exchange The promisor must receive something of value in exchange for his promise The thing of value can be a return promise or performance. About our guest... Professor Wayne Barnes teaches and writes about contract law. His scholarly interests focus on contract law, including...
Feb 18, 2020•34 min•Ep. 98
In this episode... Professor Karl Coplan , Professor of Law and Director of the Environmental Litigation Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University discusses his new book, Live Sustainably Now: A Low Carbon Vision of the Good Life , published by Columbia University Press. Professor Coplan shares ways, both small and large, in which each of us can lower our carbon footprints, and together make a difference in the fight against climate change. Live Sustainably Now reads as much ...
Feb 11, 2020•27 min•Ep. 97
In this episode... Three writing expert writing professors share their advice and key strategies to assure success on the appellate brief. Christine Coughlin , Professor of Legal Writing at Wake Forest School of Law, Jean Goetz Mangan , Legal Writing Instructor at the University of Georgia School of Law and Ruth Anne Robbins , Distinguished Clinical Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School highlight the importance of pre-writing, narrative and even font choice when drafting the brief. And we all s...
Feb 04, 2020•25 min•Ep. 96
In this episode... We speak with Sarah Morath , Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Lawyering Skills and strategies at The University of Houston Law Center , about drafting a scholarly article. Most law schools have an upper-level writing requirement. Expert Sarah Morath provides valuable insights to help you get the job done right!! Some key takeaways... Scholarly articles must have a legal "so what." Be careful not to write an undergraduate thesis. Footnotes for law review articles are d...
Jan 28, 2020•25 min•Ep. 95
I n this episode... Professor Amy Gajda , the Class of 1937 Professor of Law at Tulane Law School explains the four privacy torts and shares discusses the likely impact of recent cases including Bollea v. Gawker (The Hulk Hogan Case). Some key takeaways are... The Privacy Rights are Misappropriation - use of another's name or identity without permission. Intrusion into seclusion - peering in on someone who is in seclusion. Publication of private facts (the gossip tort) publishing of private info...
Jan 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 94
In this episode... Professor Victor Flatt , the Dwight Olds Chair in Law at The University of Houston Law Center and the 2019 Haub School of Law at Pace University Visiting Scholar, explains the requirements of Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.6(b), which permits attorneys to disclose information to prevent death or serious bodily harm and how bar associations can use the rule to prevent further climate change. He presents his theory in his most recent article, Disclosing the Danger: ...
Jan 14, 2020•25 min•Ep. 93
