we f*cking dissent

two law school besties turned postconviction attorneys who are spilling all the tea about the criminal "legal" system, since the system isn't about justice and we dissent. **DISCLAIMER: everything in this podcast is based on personal opinions and does not reflect any opinions of state agencies, individual law firms, or any other entity.**

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Why vote wrong with Warren when you can choose to be safest with Strauss?

Elizabeth Martinez Strauss made the bold decision to run for State Attorney in Hillsborough County after she realized that she dissented with the way that the office was not promoting transparency and fairness, which were principles she had learned and prioritized during her time at the district attorneys office in New Orleans. Not only does she talk about her dissatisfaction with the way that the position was previously being fulfilled, she also talks about how her running opponent has misrepre...

Aug 09, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2

It’s not like 3 years is a long time…

After almost 3 years, Rachael Reese is back to reboot and refocus the purpose of we f*cking dissent and fills listeners in on major life chapters that have transpired ⚖️

Aug 08, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Come on people, it's not about winning - it's about justice.

Rachael & Adri talk about the different types of opposing counsels and how to be one of the better ones - both in the courtroom and in life. 

Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 4

do as we say, not as we did: law school edition

Adriana & Rachael talk about how they met, what law school was like from their different perspectives, and offer advice about things they wish they would have known at the start of their journeys. They explain the competitive nature of law school, how to find what works for you and how to deal with "life" while enduring 3 extremely stressful years. 

Sep 19, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Guess What…WE FIXED IT [and we apologize about Rachael]

After learning we lost the audio for this episode in unforeseen circumstances, we did what any two lawyers would do and we f*cking fixed it. This episode we explore the US Supreme Court case of Strickland v. Washington which dictates when an attorney is ineffective and how we have to prove that in order to get our clients relief. Adriana and Rachael also discuss some cases and give examples of when attorneys can be ineffective. Next episode: how to survive law school! 

Aug 22, 2021•47 min•Ep. 2

TIKTOK & GLITTER

meet our hosts Adriana & Rachael as they introduce themselves, their work and the reasons why they dissent from the justice system. 

Aug 08, 2021•54 min