I Am The Law

Concierge Outside Counsel: Compliance, Contracts, and Keeping Clients Deal-Ready

Yuliya Flynn is a partner at a small business law firm where she acts as concierge legal counsel for small and mid-size companies — handling the kind and breadth of work an in-house lawyer would, but for multiple clients at once. In this episode, she walks through what that role looks like day to day, from drafting employment agreements and reviewing leases to fielding emergency calls about severance. Yuliya explains how she audits new clients for compliance gaps, why she treats compliance as preventative medicine, and how those gaps can tank a purchase when it's time to sell. She also digs into the complexity of structuring employee compensation and retention plans, where equity participation sounds simple but quickly intersects with succession planning and corporate governance. Yuliya Flynn is a graduate of Kostanay State University in Kazakhstan and also earned her Master of Laws from American University with a specialization in International Business and Trade Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub] Loyola Law School Learn more about Loyola Law School [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lls] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno]

Small Firm, Big Mountain: Ski Injury Law in Colorado

Evan Banker didn't plan to become a ski lawyer, but a chance opportunity led him to a niche practice handling collisions on the slopes. He explains how skiing accidents become legal cases, from right-of-way rules and Colorado's Skier Safety Act to evidence like witness accounts, video footage, GPS tracking data, and damage patterns on the skis themselves. Evan discusses why injured skiers hesitate to pursue claims and how personal injury lawyers navigate the profession's stigma. He also talks about leveling the playing field against deep pockets with his firms contingency fee model. The conversation also offers a behind-the-scenes look at small firm life and succession planning. Evan is a graduate of the University of Denver College of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno] Loyola Law School Learn more about Loyola Law School [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lls]

Poisoned Goods: Suing to Clean Up Consumer Products

Vineet Dubey is an environmental litigator in California who sues companies selling consumer products tainted with toxic chemicals. His primary legal vehicle is California's Proposition 65, a ballot-initiative statute requiring companies to either warn consumers about chemical exposure or remove offending products from shelves. In this episode, Vineet explains how cases come to him through environmental testing groups, how toxicologists help establish whether a violation exists, and why he pushes companies to reformulate products rather than simply slap on a warning label. He also walks through his case against Gerber over lead in baby food, the realities of contingency work against corporate giants, and what it takes to learn hard science as a political science major. Vineet Dubey is a graduate of UCLA Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub] Loyola Law School Learn more about Loyola Law School [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lls] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno]

Outside In-House Counsel: Small Business Lawyer (replay)

Philip Selio, a solo practitioner, helps small businesses and entrepreneurs with their corporate law needs. He discusses managing all aspects of a solo shop -- and how it helps him better serve his clients who face similar challenges. Philip discusses client relationships, research processes, and social media as a tool to further build his client roster. He also shares how he thinks about his firm's potential growth. Philip is a 2019 graduate of California Western School of Law. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub] Loyola Law School Learn more about Loyola Law School [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lls] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno] Learn more about Juno and private student loans [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/juno]

Public Defender to Private Practice: Criminal Defense From Scratch

Devin Morse is a criminal defense attorney in Alaska, specializing in the state's most serious charges. In this episode, Devin explains the distinction between factual and legal guilt, her intensive intake process, and why she deliberately delays hearing a client's version of events. She also discusses what it means to review a "phone dump" — an entire digital life — and how that shapes the attorney-client relationship. After a decade as a public defender, Devin and two colleagues spent a year plotting the launch of their own firm. She walks through the realities of billing, compensation conversations, and what it feels like to know a family sold their home to fund the defense. Devin Morse is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Loyola Law School Learn more about Loyola Law School [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lls] Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub]