Want a legal career blending Intellectual Property (IP), Biotechnology, and Business? We sit down with Jenna Matheny (Vice-President & Managing Director at APIOiX) to break down the path to a high-impact career in medical innovation. This episode is essential listening for law students and those interested in patent law who also have a passion for science, revealing a world of opportunities beyond traditional law firm life.In this episode, we discuss:The Innovation Lifecycle: How lawyers are involved from invention disclosure and patent strategy to regulatory approval (FDA) and commercialization.The Business of IP: The critical, often-overlooked importance of contracting and compliance in developing and licensing medical technology.Finding Your Niche: Jenna's unique career path through university Tech Transfer offices, incubators, and accelerators—and how law students can get their foot in the door.Beyond Science: The growing field of social innovation and how non-science majors can find rewarding IP careers focused on copyright and trademark.Practical Law School Advice: Which broad-based courses (like securities and international tax) set you up for success, and the value of clinics and residencies.(00:00) - Introduction: Blending Law, Science, and Business in an IP Career (01:43) - Meet Jenna Matheny: Expert in Medical Technology IP and Tech Consulting (04:28) - Defining Biotech vs. MedTech: Law's Role in FDA Approval (05:42) - The Core Practice Areas: Patents, Contracting, and Regulatory Compliance (10:09) - Career Pivot: From Medicine Interest to Patent Attorney Path (11:32) - Tech Transfer Offices (TTOs): How Law Students Can Gain Experience (14:28) - Incubators & Accelerators: Consulting and Internship Roles for Attorneys (20:39) - Practical Advice: Essential Law School Courses (Securities, Tax) and Clinics (24:26) - Serendipity & Networking: How Connections Change the Course of a Legal Career (25:59) - Social Innovation: IP Opportunities without a Science Backgrou

Host Nayeli Diaz sits down with tribal attorney Leah Jurss to demystify the vast and often-overlooked world of tribal law. Leah shares her unique perspective from working both in a firm serving tribes and as in-house counsel for the Bay Mills Indian Community.In a candid and informative interview, Leah dispels common myths and explains why a foundational understanding of tribal sovereignty is essential for all legal professionals, no matter their field. She highlights the wide range of legal issues that intersect with tribal communities and offers a clear roadmap for how law students can start learning about this fascinating and rewarding area of law.In this episode, we discuss:Federal Indian Law vs. Tribal Law: The key differences between the laws governing the relationship with the U.S. government and the laws tribes use to govern themselves.The Right Terminology: Why "Indian law" is still used and when it's appropriate to identify a specific tribe.Effective Advocacy: Leah's experience working with non-native lawyers and her advice on how to be an effective advocate for a tribal community by respecting cultural norms.A Rewarding Career: Why a career in tribal law is never boring, offering a chance to touch on many different practice areas, from family and environmental law to legislation and business development.Resources for Students: Actionable steps you can take today to learn more, including which law school classes to take and the value of joining organizations like the Native American Law Students Association (NALSA).(00:00) - Introduction: The Importance of Tribal Law for Law Students (01:36) - Introducing Guest Leah Jurss & The Topic of Tribal Law (03:53) - The Term "Indian Law": Why Is It Still Used? (04:40) - The Difference Between Federal Indian Law and Tribal Law (06:19) - In-House vs. Law Firm Practice: The Differences (08:14) - Being a Non-Native in Indian Law: A Discussion on Allyship (10:20) - The Importance of a Baseline Understanding for All Lawyers (13:12) - Resources for Learning Tribal Law in Law School (16:28) - Leah's Career Path: From Law Student to Tribal Attorney (19:35) - A Day in the

Relocating after law school can be daunting. For whatever reason you find yourself in a new city, you often have to rebuild networks, learn the local rules, and figure out how you’re going to excel while you’re still finding your way around.For our first episode of the new season, we welcome new hosts Nayeli Diaz and Eve Albert, who sit down with Kimberly Wolf Price, who brings her years of experience derived from working in law school career services, hiring new talent, and having been a young associate who went through the same challenges. Together, they explore how law students can face their anxieties, make all the necessary preparations to successfully set themselves up for success, and engage with local attorneys to find their place. (00:00) - Introduction & Meet the Hosts (01:45) - Nayeli Diaz's Background & Interests (02:57) - Eve Albert's Background & Interests (03:59) - Introducing Guest Kimberly Wolf Price & The Topic of Relocation (07:17) - The First Question: "Is This Even Possible?" (08:17) - Navigating the Bar Exam for Another State (09:59) - Networking Tips for Relocating Law Students (12:39) - Advice for Students Unsure of Where to Relocate (13:42) - The Importance of Proactivity in Your Career (14:53) - A Message from the Legal Community: Lawyers Want to Help (15:50) - The Role of Technology in Networking (16:53) - The Benefits of Relocating After Law School (18:01) - Specialization & Clerkships as a Strategic Move (19:06) - When to Start Talking to Career Services (20:32) - Addressing Apprehension About Out-of-State Experience (22:28) - How to Talk About Relocation in Your Cover Letter (23:54) - Long-Distance Networking Tips for Law Students (25:11) - The Merit of Working as an Associate Before Relocating (27:14) - The Importance of Authenticity & Not Burning Bridges (28:19) - Final Advice: Take a Deep Breath & Just Start (30:56) - Conclusion & Outro

As kids, Kenneth Anand and Jared Goldstein, authors of two textbooks on Sneaker Law, developed a passion and, in time, a mission. Together, they’ve sought to create what they call the “legal bible for the sneaker industry”, not only serving as an invaluable resource for those interested in the sneaker industry, but also a rethink of the textbook experience. Chay and Manny close out this season of the ABA Law Student Podcast in conversation with Kenneth and Jared exploring their path to success, their focus on maintaining their identities through law school, and how they leveraged their natural networking skills to create opportunity rather than get hung up on obstacles.

Ever wondered how a law degree could lead to the highest levels of professional sports? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Tamika Tremaglio, former Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, as she pulls back the curtain on her remarkable journey. Discover the often-underestimated power of taking calculated risks, the crucial role of likability in the competitive legal landscape, and how "reimagining the possible" can unlock unexpected and fulfilling career paths you might not have even considered.(00:00) - Welcome Tamika Tremaglio (03:05) - Dual Law Degree Program (05:59) - KPMG (09:01) - Deloitte (14:58) - Re-Imagining the Possible (17:42) - Negotiating the 2023 CBA (20:44) - How Law School Helped (22:22) - Working with High Profile Clients and Companies (24:19) - Breaking Into Sports Law (26:21) - TA Sports Ventures (27:43) - Athlete Wellbeing (30:03) - Host Reflections Click here to view the episode transcript.

Professor Joshua McDaniel is the director of Harvard’s Religious Freedom Clinic, where he and his students provide pro bono representation to members of minority faiths and vulnerable communities in the fight against discrimination and the defense of their constitutional and statutory rights. Professor McDaniel joins the Law Student Podcast team to discuss civil rights litigation, the value law students can derive from participating in clinics and pro bono work, and why civil litigation is a path each law student should consider. Hear what lawyers are doing today in this ever important segment of the law and how you can get involved in the fight for equality and justice.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Why Civil Rights Litigation Matters to Law Students (01:57) - Introducing our Guest, Professor Joshua McDaniel (04:32) - What is Civil Rights Litigation (06:21) - Procedural Nuances in Civil Rights Litigation (08:16) - Section 1983 Explained (09:13) - Case Examples and Client Stories (11:37) - How to Develop Litigation Instincts Through Practical Experience (13:34) - Why It’s Important for Law Students to Consider Becoming Civil Rights Litigators (16:32) - The Emotional and Professional Challenges of the Field (18:05) - How to Stay Grounded and Balanced (19:37) - Advice for Aspiring Civil Rights Litigators (22:01) - What Life Looks Like for an Early Career Civil Rights Litigator (24:21) - The Importance of Mentorship (25:09) - Encouragement for Law Students (26:47) - Host Discussion

When the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs reversing Roe v Wade and Planned Parenthood, it began a rapidly evolving conflict between the States on one of the most high profile and controversial constitutional debates of our day. While much has been made of the laws which have either restricted or protected access to abortions, conflicts often reach beyond the borders of States due to interstate commerce, the Full Faith and Credit Clause, and the Extradition Clause. For law students, this is an opportunity to see with unusual clarity the dynamics of the law in motion and to better understand state-federal conflicts.To help you better understand how these conflicts are playing out today and where they may be leading in the future, host Chay Rodriguez is joined by professors Rachel Rebouché and David S. Cohen, co-authors of an article entitled “Abortion Shield Laws”, which has helped lead 18 States and D.C. to adopt laws protecting healthcare practitioners who provide abortion services for patients from states where abortion is illegal.Click here to read the article professors Rebouché and Cohen co-authored.(00:00) - Introducing today’s topic (02:08) - Our guests Rachel Rebouche and David S. Cohen (02:53) - Interview with Professor Rachel Rebouche (03:00) - Intro to abortion shield laws and the conflict between States (07:30) - How an article led to the development of shield laws for a post-Roe America’ (07:59) - How States banning abortion seek to impede abortion resources beyond their borders (10:10) - The way the shield law evolved and developed first in Connecticut (10:58) - Odds of a Supreme Court fight: Rebouche (12:07) - Interview with Professor David S. Cohen (12:15) - The post-Dobbs reality in America (14:03) - The Full Faith and Credit Clause and abortion shield laws (17:36) - Shield laws and State sovereignty (18:44) - Odds of a Supreme Court fight: Cohen (20:38) - Dobbs and economic classes: equal protection claims (26:48) - How law students can get involved (30:05) - Abortion trafficking (34:20) - How scholarship can impact the legal landscape

Every day, each of us produce more data that ends up in the hands of third parties: browsing data, shopping data, stored images, writings, and communications.  And each of us expects a certain degree of privacy and protections. But when that data can play a critical role in criminal justice, our regulations have struggled to balance the need for personal privacy while also serving the fair and equal pursuit of justice.Join us as we explore the intersection of data privacy, evidence law, and criminal defense with Professor Rebecca Wexler. Discover the challenges of accessing digital evidence, the evolving legal landscape, and the potential wide-ranging impacts of Snap v. Pina on data privacy laws. And learn how you, as a law student, can play a role in redefining how our laws manage data in the future.Additional Resources:Snap v. PinaCourt of Appeal DecisionDocket(00:00) - Introduction (04:00) - Why Every Lawyer Needs to Understand Data Privacy (06:24) - How The Law Has Adapted to Digital Evidence (08:54) - Unequal Access to Digital Data in Criminal Cases (12:50) - Understanding Snap v Pina (18:36) - The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Data Privacy (22:47) - How Law Students Can Impact the Law (26:43) - Host Discussion Click here to view the episode transcript.

Grab your backstage pass as we dive into the fascinating world of entertainment law and uncover the ins and outs of Hollywood contracts with attorney Leah Stevenson! Leah takes us behind the scenes of her career representing music artists, influencers, and filmmakers. Learn how Leah found her starring role in the competitive field of entertainment law, the importance of networking to land your big break, and why authenticity should take center stage in client relationships. She even gives us the inside scoop on the rising genre of influencer law and why young lawyers are perfectly cast to take the lead.Whether you're dreaming of a red-carpet legal career or just curious about how lawyers make Hollywood magic happen, this episode gives you a front-row seat to the action.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Introduction (01:40) - Get to Know Leah Stevenson (02:57) - What Is An Entertainment Lawyer? (07:20) - Different Paths; Transactional Vs. Litigation (10:09) - Preparing To Be An Entertainment Lawyer (13:00) - Working In-House Vs. In A Law Firm (17:57) - Managing Your Clients Expectations As A Young Lawyer (21:51) - Strategies For Advising And Communicating With Different Clients (25:25) - How Entertainment Law Is Evolving (28:24) - Host Responses And Thoughts

As technology continues to impact our personal and professional lives in new and often exciting ways, the law plays a vital role in ensuring a proper balance between advancement and societal protection.  As litigators, advocates, and even possibly legislators, law students are preparing to be in a position to help define the role technology plays in our society.  Franklin Pierce School of Law Professor Daniel Pi joins host Manny Fernandez to discuss the intersection of law and technology and how law students can be ready to play their part in influencing our tech future.(00:00) - Opening (01:27) - Introduction of Topic and Guest (04:28) - The Role of Lawyers In Regulating Tech (06:29) - The Law as Creator of Incentives for Tech Innovation (07:58) - The Historical Influence of Lawyers Over Tech Innovation (10:49) - Finding the Balance Between Innovation and the Greater Good (12:45) - The Modern Challenges Of Keeping Pace with Tech (14:44) - Cryptocurrency Today Compared to the Internet of the Early 90s (16:24) - Autonomous Vehicles: Innovation vs Public Safety (21:01) - How Law Students can Prepare to Engage in the Law and Technology Intersection (24:36) - Reflections and Takeaways by the Hosts Click here to view the episode transcript.

In 1963, the US Supreme Court ruled that all criminal defendants were guaranteed a right to counsel under the 6th and 14th Amendments. Jonathan Rapping, a former public defender and professor at John Marshall Law School, co-founded Gideon’s Promise to address the inadequacies of our public defender system by empowering motivated, passionate public defenders to work across the United States and bridge the gap between the ideal of the 6th Amendment’s right to counsel and the inadequacies of our criminal defense system. Prof. Rapping explains why a quality public defender system is so important for marginalized communities and our country as a whole, what it takes to be a great public defender, and how public defenders are addressing changes in our legal landscape.(00:00) - Introduction (00:51) - Introducing Prof. Jonathan Rapping (03:19) - What it takes to be a public defender (04:29) - How law students can maintain their empathy and humanity (06:43) - Prof. Rapping’s personal journey (08:25) - The conflict of training lawyers in public defender offices (10:16) - The mission of Gideon’s Promise (12:19) - How Gideon’s Promise trains public defenders and why it matters (13:47) - The real challenges public defenders face (17:27) - YSL, OJ Simpson, and the public perception of criminal defense lawyers (22:42) - Why underfunding public defense fails the American ideal (24:37) - How public defenders are facing legal and social changes (28:55) - Host takeaways and discussion Click here to view the episode transcript.

Harvard Law Professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos, a leading authority on gerrymandering and election law, explores the pivotal role that legal professionals play in safeguarding our democratic processes. Professor Stephanopoulos shares his insights on the current state of election law, the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions, and the ongoing challenges in campaign finance. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand why every election is crucial and how the legal community can uphold the integrity of our democracy.(00:00) - Introduction (00:56) - Introducing Prof. Nicholas Stephanopoulos (01:53) - Why Election Law is So Important (07:51) - How We Can Deal With Partisan Gerrymandering (13:00) - Insights Into The Upcoming Election (15:00) - Host Takeaways From Part 1 (19:59) - Recent Developments in Election Law (23:53) - Campaign Finance is Broken: How Do We Fix It? (26:34) - How Election Law Intersects Areas of the Law (31:54) - Hosts Takeaways From Part 2 + Final Thoughts Click here to view the episode transcript.

Each year in the US, more than thirty thousand new law school graduates enter a crowded marketplace, joining more than a million other attorneys in practice.  It should come as no surprise that many find it difficult to stand out and be seen. Each attorney may take a different approach: spending a lot of time and money on websites and SEO; maybe lucking into a high profile case; or, I don’t know, perhaps… hosting a podcast.  There’s no one simple path, but each approach offers its own invaluable lessons, and all necessitate deeply understanding your audience and successfully leveraging opportunities. In this episode, we highlight one attorney who has leveraged Instagram and other social media platforms to create opportunities for herself, and we explore how her experiences can help you build your own brand.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Introduction (01:00) - Meet Manny Fernandez (02:34) - Introducing Honor Williams (05:19) - Why New Lawyers Should Use Social Media (06:18) - Honor’s Social Media Tips (12:23) - Honor’s Content Strategy (17:36) - Host Takeaways from the Interview (Part 1) (20:19) - Overcoming the Fear of Content Creation (22:00) - What Should You Post? (24:27) - How to Grow Your Social Media Audience (29:03) - How Employers View Your Posts (31:17) - Host Takeaways from the Interview (Part 2)

School’s out for the summer, and the ABA Law Student podcast is wrapping up for the season. Faculty host Todd Berger and student hosts Leah Haberman and Chay Rodriguez get together one last time to reflect on this year’s podcast and discuss the many possi

Recent protests at universities across the country pushed the boundaries of free speech, and outcomes for protestors were varied, to say the least. The world of academia encourages the free exchange of ideas, but some protest actions prompted police invol

Many young law students begin their studies with high hopes of generating change by becoming a lawyer and advocate, but what does this lofty dream look like in the real world? Leah Haberman talks with Professor Dorothy Roberts about her career as a lawyer

Many law students begin their studies thinking they have their legal ambitions all mapped out, only to realize later that their perfect plan is no longer what they want. Having this type of identity crisis in law school isn’t a bad thing, and if it happen

Becoming a specialist in a niche area of the law is often touted as the most effective path for attorneys, but there’s definitely much to be said for having a more dynamic approach to your future legal career. As an attorney, you may end up with a client

Labor issues captured the headlines throughout much of 2023, with over 400 strikes involving half a million workers. From a legal perspective, there’s a lot to unpack about negotiation tactics, advances in labor and employment law, impacts on basic human

There’s no way to take a pass on tech competence. In your future as a lawyer, you have an ethical responsibility to understand and use technology in your practice, and today’s fastest growing tech is AI. Whether you’re an AI fan or perhaps a little scared