Marissa Montes: The Harsh Reality of ‘Self-Deportation’

SEASON 1 RECAP: Looking Back at Season 1 (PART 2)

In this special two-part season finale, It’s Personal looks back at the conversations that defined Season 1—where law, power, money, and real life collide. Hosted by award-winning trial attorney Christopher Adamson, Part 1 revisits the stories that exposed how deeply the legal system shapes our everyday lives—from the courtroom to college sports, from criminal defense to immigration, and from Hollywood to billion-dollar corporations. Questions? Thoughts? Email us at ⁠itspersonal@aa.law⁠ [itspersonal@aa.law]  or visit ⁠itspersonalpod.com⁠ [itspersonalpod.com] Hosted by Christopher Adamson Produced by Lauren Henning & Chris Weigen Brought to you by ⁠Adamson Ahdoot⁠ [aa.law] The views expressed by guests are their own and do not represent Adamson Ahdoot LLP, its attorneys, staff, or affiliates. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered legal advice. Content is for general informational purposes only, and listeners should consult a qualified attorney for guidance on their specific circumstances. Adamson Ahdoot does not review or endorse guest statements and is not responsible for their accuracy. By listening, you agree to these terms and any updates.

SEASON 1 RECAP: Looking Back at Season 1 (PART 1)

In this special two-part season finale, It’s Personal looks back at the conversations that defined Season 1—where law, power, money, and real life collide. Hosted by award-winning trial attorney Christopher Adamson, Part 1 revisits the stories that exposed how deeply the legal system shapes our everyday lives—from the courtroom to college sports, from criminal defense to immigration, and from Hollywood to billion-dollar corporations. Questions? Thoughts? Email us at itspersonal@aa.law [itspersonal@aa.law]  or visit itspersonalpod.com [itspersonalpod.com] Hosted by Christopher Adamson Produced by Lauren Henning & Chris Weigen Brought to you by Adamson Ahdoot [aa.law] The views expressed by guests are their own and do not represent Adamson Ahdoot LLP, its attorneys, staff, or affiliates. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered legal advice. Content is for general informational purposes only, and listeners should consult a qualified attorney for guidance on their specific circumstances. Adamson Ahdoot does not review or endorse guest statements and is not responsible for their accuracy. By listening, you agree to these terms and any updates.

BONUS: Austin Ward Plays HOT BENCH

Former prosecutor and award-winning trial attorney Austin Ward is back for a lighter, fast-paced round of Hot Bench—where we dive into wildly unpopular opinions, tackle absurd legal hypotheticals, and once again prove that lawyers can (and will) argue about anything.

Marissa Montes: The Harsh Reality of ‘Self-Deportation’

Marissa Montes, Co-Founder and Director of the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, shares her journey from immigrant rights activism at USC to building the first binational law school clinic in the U.S. She reveals how shifting policies under multiple administrations have fueled a rise in “self-deportation,” the challenges of representing mixed-status families, and why community-based lawyering is critical in an era of daily immigration policy changes.Questions? Thoughts? Email us at ⁠itspersonal@aa.law [itspersonal@aa.law]⁠ or visit ⁠itspersonalpod.com⁠ [itspersonalpod.com]Hosted by Christopher AdamsonProduced by Lauren Henning & Chris WeigenBrought to you by ⁠Adamson Ahdoot⁠ [aa.law]The views expressed by guests are their own and do not represent Adamson Ahdoot LLP, its attorneys, staff, or affiliates. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered legal advice. Content is for general informational purposes only, and listeners should consult a qualified attorney for guidance on their specific circumstances. Adamson Ahdoot does not review or endorse guest statements and is not responsible for their accuracy. By listening, you agree to these terms and any updates.

Austin Ward: Why Uber is Trying to Cap Attorney Fees

Adamson Ahdoot trial attorney and partner Austin Ward joins Chris to break down the corporate push to limit attorney fees in personal injury cases—and why it could gut access to justice for everyday people. From his early skepticism of PI lawyers to fighting billion-dollar companies, Ward explains how fee caps tilt the system in favor of corporate interests and what’s really at stake. Questions? Thoughts? Email us at itspersonal@aa.law [itspersonal@aa.law] or visit itspersonalpod.com [itspersonalpod.com] Hosted by Christopher Adamson Produced by Lauren Henning & Chris Weigen Brought to you by Adamson Ahdoot [aa.law] The views expressed by guests are their own and do not represent Adamson Ahdoot LLP, its attorneys, staff, or affiliates. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship and should not be considered legal advice. Content is for general informational purposes only, and listeners should consult a qualified attorney for guidance on their specific circumstances. Adamson Ahdoot does not review or endorse guest statements and is not responsible for their accuracy. By listening, you agree to these terms and any updates.