I Am The Law

Rachel Frank is a senior associate at Quinn Emanuel who focuses on appellate litigation. She discusses the journey from summer associate to working on cases before the Supreme Court. Rachel explains what appellate practice actually involves, from preparing partners for oral arguments through intensive moot courts to crafting persuasive appellate briefs. She discusses how she uses AI as a thinking partner, the value of her federal appellate clerkship, and how her work has evolved over time. Rachel reflects on some of her firm's cultural quirks and why they matter to her. She also candidly discusses managing work-life balance. Rachel is a graduate of Yale Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Colorado Law Learn more about Colorado Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/colorado] Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub]

Matt Skinner is a public defender with passion. Criminal defense is high-stakes, sometimes chaotic work that can be extremely difficult, but Matt navigates the courts, clients, and his career with genuine sincerity and excitement. As a lawyer for those who are accused of felonies but cannot afford a lawyer, his love for underdogs fuels his advocacy. It was a profound experience in high school, however, that set him on this path. On a high school trip to the local jail, he ran into two of his friends--behind bars. Matt is a 2018 graduate of Seton Hall Law School. This episode is hosted by Katya Valasek. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers] Learn more about Vermont Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/vlgs] Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub] Colorado Law Learn more about Colorado Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/colorado] Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers]

For the government, sanctions and export controls are foreign policy tools. For businesses, they are legal minefields. Audi Syarief is a senior associate who helps clients navigate this high-stakes world of regulatory puzzles and enforcement actions. In this episode, Audi explains how sanctions work, the outsized role of ambiguity in his practice, and his approach to managing risk across diverse client situations. He discusses the collaborative nature of working with deal teams, solving complex sanctions puzzles that can make or break deals, and how lawyers help keep clients compliant while enforcement agencies watch closely. From panicked calls about accidental violations to negotiating licenses with government regulators, Audi works at the intersection of law and foreign policy. Audi is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers] Learn more about Vermont Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/vlgs] Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub] Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers] Colorado Law Learn more about Colorado Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/colorado]

Jeremy Evans managed to outlast hundreds who started law school hoping to do sports and entertainment law. He talks about the struggle to start his own firm and why he thinks he was among the last standing. Jeremy is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. This is a replay of episode #47 that originally aired on June 20, 2020. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Vermont Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/vlgs] Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub] Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers] Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers]

Through her social security disability practice, Asha Sharma represents clients who are often struggling with poverty, homelessness, and complex medical conditions. In this episode, she discusses the realities of building a practice around contingency fees from federal back pay, the challenge of working with vulnerable clients who lack proper medical documentation, and the extensive medical knowledge required to effectively advocate for people with conditions ranging from chronic pain to severe mental illness. Asha reflects on preparing for administrative hearings before federal judges, the impact of fraud cases that have tightened evidentiary standards, and why she finds meaning in work that helps society's most marginalized individuals navigate a complex federal system. Asha Sharma is a graduate of University of Minnesota Law School. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers] Learn more about Vermont Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/vlgs] Learn more about Rutgers Law [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/rutgers] Access LawHub today! [https://i-am-the-law.captivate.fm/lawhub]