Send us a text LTL – Mark Shaiken 2.1 - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Mark Shaiken is a retired bankruptcy attorney who spent nearly four decades practicing law across five states. After stepping away from the courtroom, he became an author and photographer, writing legal thrillers and memoir-style reflections on his life and career. He co-authored treatises used in law schools and later self-published a series of fiction book...
Jul 23, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 214
Send us a text LTL – Nick Pavlidis - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Nick Pavlidis is a ghostwriter, business strategist, and entrepreneur who helps thought leaders grow their influence and income through content. He also leads Podfest, a major conference for independent podcasters, and runs several businesses, including a ghostwriting agency and software platforms for content creators. Nick started his career as a lawyer in New...
Jul 09, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 213
Send us a text LTL – Hon. Al Dover - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Hon. Al Dover Judge Al Dover is a retired superior court judge from Nevada County, California. He currently works as a mediator, handling emotionally intense legal disputes, particularly involving will...
Jun 25, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 212
Send us a text LTL – DA Ursula Jones Dickson - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Ursula Jones Dickson is the District Attorney of Alameda County. Before this role, she served as a Deputy District Attorney for 14 years, handling a wide range of criminal cases, and later served as a Superior Court judge overseeing the Juvenile Dependency Division. She was appointed to the bench in 2013 and returned to the DA's office when the Alamed...
Jun 18, 2025•45 min
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. Bree Sullivan-Howell is a seasoned family law attorney based in South Georgia with over two decades of legal experience. She's known for her hands-on courtroom work, her dedication to helping families, and for authoring several books about navigating divorce with faith and resilience. Her career includes being named one of Georgia’s top family law attorneys and writing a best-selling guide for Christ...
Jun 11, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 211
Send us a text Brett Trembly - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Brett Trembly is a business attorney and the founder of Trembly Law Firm in Miami. He’s also the co-founder of Get Staffed Up, a company that provides virtual staff to law firms. Over the years, Brett built his firm from the ground up, shifting from litigation to business and franchise law. He scaled his team by learning how to delegate and eventually launched a seco...
May 28, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 210
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Steve Fretzin Steve Fretzin is a business coach who only works with lawyers, teaching them how to bring in clients and run their practices. He also hosts the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, where he shares advice from top rainmakers. After the 2008 recession, Steve narrowed his sales‑training firm to foc...
May 14, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 209
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Jennifer Gardner is an attorney who focuses on resolving conflicts in areas like business and entertainment. She also helps people develop strong communication and persuasion skills. She has successfully managed her own law practice for many years, leading cases that blend legal strategy with emotional insight. She works with remote team members to handle complex matters and has expanded her career ...
Apr 30, 2025•32 min•Season 6Ep. 208
Send us a text A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Phil Schnayerson Phil Schnayerson is a longtime criminal defense attorney with decades of experience practicing law in Alameda County. He started his career as a public defender in the late 1960s and later moved into private practice, where he has repr...
Apr 16, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 207
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Alban Brooke is the head of marketing at Buzzsprout, a prominent podcast hosting company with over 120,000 active podcasts. Before joining Buzzsprout, Alban began his professional journey in law, working as an associate attorney and paralegal. He also has unique experiences like teaching in Haiti and starting at a small construction law firm before transitioning to the podcasting industry. One...
Apr 02, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 206
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Nolan Armstrong Nolan Armstrong is an experienced attorney with two decades of litigation expertise, now transitioning into full-time mediation at Signature Resolutions. Known for his collaborative approach, he specializes in resolvin...
Mar 19, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 205
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Joseph Cox is a criminal defense lawyer with over 13 years of experience. He specializes exclusively in criminal defense and is a member of several prominent legal organizations. He co-manages a law practice with offices in Livermore and Modesto, where he has built a reputation for integrity and dedication. In this episode, Joseph discusses his journey into law, the challenges of running a legal pra...
Mar 05, 2025•22 min•Season 6Ep. 204
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: David Parnall David Parnall is a trust and estates attorney based in Oakland, California. His practice focuses on litigation and administration within the field, including cases related to elder abuse and probate matters. Before pursuing law...
Feb 19, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 203
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Judge Lise Pearlman was the first presiding judge of the California State Bar Court. She is now a bestselling author and speaker on historical legal cases. She has also served as chair of the Oakland Public Ethics Commission and president of Women Lawyers of Alameda County. Throughout her career, Judge Pearlman has presided over high-profile cases, contributed to legal ethics reforms, and written ex...
Feb 05, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 202
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . JAMES AUGUSTUS MCELROY SCHOOLS: BURLINGAME HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ (POLITICS) NEW COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA LAW SCHOOL WORK HISTORY BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT 1. COMMUNITY DEFENDER (LAW CLERK) 2. BVHP FOUNDATION YOUTH SERVICES( PROGRAM DIRECTOR) 3. INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENT-PRIVATE LAW PRACTICE James McElroy is a dedic...
Jan 22, 2025•27 min•Season 6Ep. 201
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. Chief Assistant City Attorney Maria Bee oversees both the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation & Enforcement Division, that focuses on injustices that impact Black, Indigenous, Latina/o/x, Asian / Pacific Islander, and other historically and/or presently marginalized communities, and the General & Complex Litigation Division (defense) o...
Jan 08, 2025•34 min•Season 6Ep. 200
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Casey Kaufman: We Advocate Across a Wide Variety of Matters PERSONAL INJURY+VEHICLE/CYCLIST/PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS We represent people who are injured due to the fault of others or during motor vehicle, cycling, or pedestrian accidents. Successful actions require experience and creativity. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY We understand mild traumatic brain injuries and how to explain their impact. For those wit...
Dec 11, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 199
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Joe Goethals https://www.goethalsandstonelaw.com/ GOETHALS & STONE, PC (formerly GOETHALS LEGAL, PC) 2020-present • Founder/Owner, Trial Attorney • Major Civil Litigation Practice focused on catastrophic injury and victims of crime • Advice and Counsel on the Peninsula for Land Use and Government Operations MAYOR OF SAN MATEO, Mayor 2016, 2020 2013-2022 • Received Regional and Statewide Awards f...
Nov 27, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 198
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Ocean Mottley. Mr. Mottley is a Staff Attorney with Bay Area Legal Aid. He works on behalf of clients with the California Department of Social Services, California Employment Development, Housing and Urban Development, and at administrative ...
Nov 13, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 197
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Sergio Garcia https://scglawcorp.com/about/ In the heart of Michoacán, Mexico, a child was born to Salvador Covarrubias and Albertina Garcia, a child who would grow up to challenge the boundaries of what’s possible for undocumented immigrants in the United States. This child, Sergio Covarrubias Garcia , born on March 1, 1977, would become a beacon of hope and a symbol of the indomitable human spirit...
Oct 30, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 196
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Brooke Lively https://cathcap.com/ Brooke discovered her passion for helping entrepreneurial lawyers build their firms by working with her father. After getting her MBA in corporate finance and investments at Texas Christian University and a quick stint at a hedge fund, she found herself helping her family establish a new firm, which hit the seven-figure mark within eighteen months. Soon thereafter,...
Oct 16, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 195
Send us a text A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Michael J. Spencer CA PI #27543 1990 N. California Blvd., 8th Floor Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (510) 593-3767 https://spencerpi.com/about-us/ SPENCER LEGAL INVESTIGATIONS. – Walnut Creek, Ca. (1997 to present) Owner in investigations firm serving attorneys on civ...
Oct 02, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 194
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Joshua Brumley https://brumleylawfirm.com/about-us/ Joshua is a Washington State native, raised in the Tacoma area. After graduating from the University of Washington, he earned his MBA at Jacksonville University and completed his law degree at Florida Coastal School of Law. Joshua has practiced as an attorney with the Washington State Bar Association since 2015. He has served as a pro-tem Judge and...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 193
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Chelsie D'Malta 1255 TREAT BLVD, STE 300, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597 (925)566.4541 JUSTICE@DMALTALAW.COM EXPERIENCE D’MALTA LAW , Walnut Creek, CA APRIL 2021 - PRESENT FOUNDER, ATTORNEY · Provide “low bono” legal representation for indigent or limited-means accused in criminal cases; in family court for issues of child custody/visitation and child support; and WIC §300 and §602 cases in juvenile court t...
Sep 04, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 192
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Shirish Gupta is an award-winning neutral known for his legal acumen and economic prowess, which makes him particularly adept at diving into complex financial/technical disputes, including IP, securities and accounting, and class actions. Shirish is sought out by Silicon Valley startups, as well as Fortune 500 companies. Shirish is an active, hands-on mediator who works with the parties until the ma...
Aug 21, 2024•25 min•Season 5Ep. 191
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association , Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Julie Batz Ms. Batz is licensed to practice law in all California Courts as well as for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She handles general liability in third party litigated matters and first party claims. This inc...
Aug 07, 2024•30 min•Season 5Ep. 190
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Thomas Dunlap https://www.dbllawyers.com/professionals/thomas-dunlap/ Thomas (Tom) is a Managing Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a law firm he co-founded in 2001 and grew into an internationally renowned venture that is 80+ attorneys strong and has a presence in 14 locations across the United States and the United Kingdom. With 25+ years of experience behind him, Thomas is a revered voice in...
Jul 24, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 189
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Brain Amaya Law Offices of Melanie Abea Junior Partner / Socio Menor brian@abealaw.com Attorney at a Private Criminal Defense Firm started by former Deputy Public Defender, Seth Morris 2021 - 2024 EXPERIENCE Deputy Public Defender Positions held in the office: Misdemeanor Trial Staff Attorney, Preliminary Hearing Team Attorney, Felony Trial Staff Attorney, Juvenile Trial Staff Attorney, and Law and ...
Jul 10, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 188
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . https://virtuosolaw.com/ Daniel Vaswani is the founder and principal attorney of Virtuoso Law , a full-service, criminal defense law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area with central offices located in San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Redwood City, and San Jose. He is a business, criminal, and social security benefits lawyer. Mr. Vaswani graduated from Loyola Law School where he studied Corporate Law....
Jun 26, 2024•24 min•Season 5Ep. 187
Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com . Thuy Nguyen EXPERIENCE Garcia, Hernández, Sawhney LLP Partner | September 2022 – present • Organizational development / human resources • Public speaking / social media / press • Strategic planning & implementation • System thinking Responsibilities: Commission Counsel for the Oakland Police Commission, a civilian oversight body to monitor the Oakland Police Department on constitutional policing...
Jun 12, 2024•31 min•Season 5Ep. 186
