Last month at a judicial conference in Colorado Springs, two judges from the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals interviewed Chief Justice John Roberts on all things SCOTUS, in which he decried attacks on the court’s legitimacy following the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ruling. Roberts said "If the court doesn't retain its legitimate function of interpreting the constitution, I'm not sure who would take up that mantle. You don't want the political branches telling you what the law...
Oct 14, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 596
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed Hobbies & Travel with attorney Steven Lefkoff . In this episode, we move on to the next rung of the ladder: Lifelong Learning. Host Craig Williams is joined by attorney, entrepreneur, and teacher Kelli J. Proia, founder of Lawducate. Craig and Kelli explore lifelong learning, discuss the importance of a continuous learning plan through education and training, the impact on career and personal growth, and the...
Sep 30, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 595
On September 5th, 2022, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointed judge, granted Trump’s request for a special master to review records seized by the FBI during its search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, thus delaying the DOJ’s investigation into the alleged actions of the former president and blocking their review of seized documents. In response, on September 8th, the DOJ appealed Judge Cannon’s order, citing the delay of review could be a threat to our nationa...
Sep 16, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 594
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed work-life balance with Molly Ranns. In this episode, we move on to the next rung of the ladder: Hobbies & Travel. Host Craig Williams is joined by Steven Lefkoff, a business litigation and general practice attorney and host of the popular podcast, Lawyers with Lives. Craig and Steven dig deeper into hobbies and traveling, and how these activities can materially improve your practice, client relationships, an...
Sep 02, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 593
On August 8th 2022, FBI agents entered the Mar-a-Lago residence of former President Trump in search of classified documents, allegedly taken from the White House. According to the search warrant, the FBI removed 11 sets of classified documents, including some documents that were marked as top secret and meant to be only available in special government facilities. So what does this mean for the former President? On this episode, host Craig Williams joins guest, Jason R. Baron, Professor of the Pr...
Aug 19, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 592
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed The Business of Law with Attorney Christopher T. Anderson. In this episode, we move on to the next rung of the ladder: Work-Life Balance . Host Craig Williams is joined by program director for the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program at the State Bar of Michigan, and co-host of the State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast , Molly Ranns. Craig and Molly discuss the well-being of an attorney, addressing a lawyer...
Aug 05, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 591
With a ruling as momentous as we’ve seen in the recent Dobbs decision, one episode is just not enough to cover the extent of its significance. On our last episode with Cary Franklin, we discussed the ramifications of Dobbs in the context of abortion. On this episode, host Craig Williams joins guest, criminal defense attorney Jon May, to discuss his recent article, Justice Alito’s Opinion on Abortion: Not Just the End of Reproductive Rights, But the Downfall of Fundamental Civil Liberties Guarant...
Jul 27, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 590
On May 13th, 2022, we released an episode entitled SCOTUS & the Future of Roe v. Wade . At that time, a leaked draft opinion in the matter of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization indicated that the Court was preparing to overturn Roe. Our guest on that episode, Cary Franklin, spoke about the impact of the leak, the constitutional right to abortion, the role of stare decisis, and the anticipated impacts of overruling Roe v. Wade . On Friday, June 24th, 2022, that leaked opinion became...
Jul 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 589
The January 6th hearings, a series of five scheduled hearings investigating the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, by the United States House Select Committee, is currently underway. So, what will these hearings uncover? Host Craig Williams is joined by William C. Banks, law professor and an expert in constitutional law, national security law, and counterterrorism law, to discuss the January 6th hearings. Craig and Bill take a look at the purpose, goals of the January 6th Select Commi...
Jun 24, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 588
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed Reprogramming a Lawyer’s Brain . In this episode, we move on to the next logical step: The Business of Law. Host Craig Williams is joined by attorney and law firm management consultant, and host of The Un-Billable Hour , Christopher T. Anderson from AndersonDodson, P.C.. Craig and Christopher discuss what goes into setting up a law firm, building a client base and positioning yourself to become a partner with a ...
Jun 10, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 587
In light of recent developments at the U.S. Supreme Court, we’ve decided to offer a revisit to a classic episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer — in fact, the very first episode of this show. Nearly 17 years ago, when this show began, many things were different. For one, this show wasn’t even called Lawyer 2 Lawyer ; it was Coast to Coast. Our first episode, entitled Roberts’ Rocky Road , discussed the nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court of John Roberts, then a DC Circuit Appeals Court Judge, now Chief Jus...
May 27, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 586
It has been nearly fifty years since the US Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v. Wade established that the Constitution protects a woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion. But in the last two weeks, the issue has once again become the center of nationwide controversy as a leaked draft opinion in the matter of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization indicates the Court is prepared to overturn Roe. While questions remain as to how closely the final ruling will track the draft opinion, the p...
May 13, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 585
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed How to Find a Job After Law School . In this episode, we move on to the next logical step: Reprogramming a Lawyer's Brain. Host Craig Williams is joined by Debra S. Austin, JD, PhD, Professor of the Practice of Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Craig and Debra discuss the impact law school and a heavy law practice have on a lawyer, how to manage the everyday stresses of the legal profession, ...
Apr 29, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 584
A war crime is defined as a violation of the laws or customs of war as established by international customary law and treaties. On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, pushing for control in the east and south of Ukraine. Days later, on February 28th, Karim Khan,the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, said he had opened a war crimes investigation following this invasion. And on April 4th, President Biden called for “ the prosecution of Russian President Vladimir Putin for war ...
Apr 15, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 583
On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed How to Succeed in Law School . In this episode, we move on to the next logical step: How to Find a Job After Law School. We’re pleased to be joined by someone who wrote the playbook on how to do just that! Host Craig Williams is joined by trial attorney Rachel Gezerseh, author of The Law Career Playbook: The Guerrilla Guide to Getting a Legal Job You Actually Like, which is the leading networking guide for law s...
Apr 01, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 582
The Central Intelligence Agency, better known as the CIA, is the principal foreign intelligence and counterintelligence agency of the U.S. government. The CIA's primary job is collecting and analyzing foreign intelligence and conducting covert action, and U.S. policymakers, including the President of the United States, make policy decisions based on the information provided by the CIA. On this very special episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer , host Craig Williams is joined by Ric Prado, a decorated hero ...
Mar 18, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 581
As you may recall, we’re running a new series we call The Life of a Lawyer, Start to Finish , where we explore the experience of becoming and being an attorney, from applying to law schools through retirement and everything in between. On our last episode in this series, we discussed How to Get Into Law School with the Deans of Admissions from both Harvard & Yale Law. In this episode, we move on to the next step and discuss “ How to Succeed in Law School” , and we’re pleased to be joined by ...
Mar 04, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 580
Affirmative action has found its way to the Supreme Court. Last month, SCOTUS agreed to hear two cases brought by the Students for Fair Admissions: Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina . These cases were reviewed by SCOTUS and because of their similarities, consolidated. So what could these cases mean for the future of affirmative action? Host Craig Williams is joined by Rachel F. Moran, a Dist...
Feb 18, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 579
As part of a new feature on Lawyer 2 Lawyer , we are releasing something a little different. While we will be maintaining our regular practice of providing you high-quality commentary on the biggest subjects in the law today, every other episode for the next few months, we’ll be running a series we call “The Life of a Lawyer, Start to Finish”. This series will explore the experience of becoming and being an attorney, from applying to law schools through retirement and everything in between. We’r...
Feb 04, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 578
It’s no coincidence that this week, as we honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Democrats had hoped to make progress on passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. However, the Democrats’ efforts have been stymied by a Republican filibuster, resulting in a strategic shift from voting rights legislation to filibuster rule reform. Yet, with the rule change on the table, the Democrats failed to even secure sufficient party support, let alone the ad...
Jan 21, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 577
A year has passed since Pro-Trump protestors attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2o21. So, one year later, what has resulted from that dark day in 2021? And what progress have we made? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer , host Craig Williams is joined by Gregory P. Magarian, professor of law at Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, to reflect on the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Craig and Greg will take a look at the investigation by the January 6th committee, the impact of the insurrectio...
Jan 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 576
The holidays can be tough for so many, and after a divorce or separation, it can be very hard on children. So how can divorcing or divorced couples better manage the holiday season? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer , host Craig Williams is joined by attorney Kelly Chang Rickert to discuss divorce and the holidays. They take a look at co-parenting, putting children first, and how to make your child’s holiday the best one yet.
Dec 24, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 575
In many recent high profile cases, the courtroom conduct of judges has been in the spotlight. In 2020, Reuters journalists Michael Berens and John Shiffman did an investigative series on judicial misconduct titled The Teflon Robe . In this series, Berens and Shiffman reviewed 1,509 cases from 2008 through 2019 in which judges resigned, retired or were publicly disciplined following accusations of misconduct. In Tennessee, juvenile court Judge Donna Scott Davenport has come under fire after a Pro...
Dec 10, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 574
Has the topic of vaccines become the new “no talk of politics, sex, or religion at the dinner table?” As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, the topic of who is or is not vaccinated is sure to come up ahead of the big day. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 58.5% of the United States is currently fully vaccinated against Covid-19. So, if you’re faced with a conflict with your family and friends this holiday season, how do you avoid a squabble of epic proportions? O...
Nov 24, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 573
In Glynn County, Georgia, the trial of three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery has selected a jury, however the makeup of that jury has raised some controversy. With eleven White members and only one Black member, the prosecution has accused the defense of eliminating qualified Black jurors from serving. In response to a motion filed by the State, presiding Judge Timothy Walmsley said, “ This court has found that there appears to be intentional discrimination .” However, after hear...
Nov 12, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 572
In honor of Conrad Saam's recent appearance on this program, we're sharing an episode of his show Lunch Hour Legal Marketing for you to hear. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe for more Conrad and Gyi Tsakalakis. ----------- Conrad and Gyi take on the elephant in the courtroom. Clio’s Legal Trend Report shows us potential clients are interested in both pricing and payment plans, but as lawyers, we’re reluctant to go there. Why? Explore options on how you can better position yourself...
Nov 05, 2021•32 min
Many attorneys have received an offer of an award recognizing them as a distinguished lawyer in your city or state. Perhaps the message, coming as an email or a message on Facebook, offers a custom plaque, an inscribed crystal, and/or an appearance in a publication, and all for the low, low price of the membership fees to the awarding organization. Who would ever pass up such a rare opportunity? So are we looking at a pay-to-play here? A scam? What is the application process? And should lawyers ...
Oct 29, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 571
A New York arbitrator recently ruled against former President Trump and his campaign in favor of former White House adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman in a matter regarding the enforceability of an NDA and Omarosa’s tell-all book, Unhinged. According to an article in the Daily Beas t, the arbitrator found that the NDA went too far when Omarosa was forced “to never say anything remotely critical of Mr. Trump, his family or his or his family members’ businesses for the rest of her life.” On Lawyer 2...
Oct 15, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 570
At the beginning of the pandemic, the eruption of COVID cases forced courts across the nation to close their doors. In its place, attorneys, judges and clients opted, where possible, to participate in virtual proceedings through phone calls and video platforms. Over a year later, with a backlog of cases clogging courts, and limited in-person proceedings, attorneys have increasingly turned to the alternate dispute resolution of mediation to resolve their cases. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer , host Craig Wil...
Oct 01, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 569
Back in May of this year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Texas Senate Bill 8, better known as SB 8, one of the most restrictive abortion bills in the nation. SB 8 went into effect on September 1st, 2021, after the US Supreme Court refused to strike it down. Since then, the constitutionality of SB 8 has come into question, and the potential threat to the constitutional rights of women and other persons has taken center stage. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer , host Craig Williams is joined by Dean ...
Sep 17, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 568
