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I Am The Law takes a deep dive into the various practice areas and settings of law. We interview law school graduates with thought-provoking questions for an insider look into the realities of a career in law, recipes for success, and the biggest challenges lawyers face today.

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Storm Lineberger is a fourth-year associate at global large firm Haynes Boone who practices insurance coverage litigation on the policyholder side. When an insurer denies a company's claim, he sues to recover what the policy promised. In this episode... more

Charles Star thought he'd become a union-side labor lawyer but like many law students, he followed the pull of Big Law instead. The prestige and paycheck were there, but the work left him unfulfilled. Charles walked away to pursue stand-up comedy, su... more

Like most prosecutors, Jennifer Long learned on the job. Now she helps train them. After starting her career in a DA's office, Jennifer moved into handling child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault cases. Today, she's the founder and CEO of ... more

.Richard Hy is a lawyer who represents people harmed in large-scale incidents, from mass shootings to defective products to public health crises. In this episode, he explains the strategic differences between mass torts and class actions, and uses hi... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Star
Lawyer whose career moved between big law, comedy, and contract work; now plaintiff-side attorney
Seeger Weiss (plaintiff side)
Episode: One Career in Three Acts: Big Law, Contract Work, Plaintiff Firm
Jennifer Long
Lawyer and CEO who founded and runs a nonprofit advancing prosecution of violence against victims
AEquitas: The Center for Justice for Victims of Crime
Episode: Sharpening the Craft of Special Victims Prosecution
Richard Hy
Partner at a Nevada law firm focusing on mass torts and class actions
Nevada law firm
Episode: After the Headlines: Lawsuits in the Wake of Disaster
Jonathan Merel
Family law and divorce lawyer, founder and managing principal at Merel Family Law
Merel Family Law
Episode: More Than Legal Advice: Building a Firm for High-Conflict Divorce
Kristina Lindsay
In-house divorce coach, domestic violence advocate
Merel Family Law
Episode: More Than Legal Advice: Building a Firm for High-Conflict Divorce
Mark Purpura
Delaware banking and corporate attorney with 20+ years advising business clients
Private practice in Delaware
Episode: Building a Practice Around Delaware's Corporate Code
Elizabeth Stong
Honorable bankruptcy judge, Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, E.D.N.Y.
Episode: Federal Bankruptcy Judge: Running a Second Chance Court
Jimmy Lai
Immigration law practitioner and CEO of a multi-focus law firm
Self-employed / Co-founder of a law firm
Episode: An Introvert's Path to Running an Immigration Law Firm
Deepan Patel
Lawyer for the IRS and 2013 graduate of Florida State University College of Law
IRS Office of Chief Counsel
Episode: IRS Tax Lawyer: From Tax Strategist to the Government (replay)

Hosts

Katya Valasek
Host of I Am The Law (LawHub production); active moderator guiding legal career discussions.
Kyle McEntee
Host of I Am The Law; leads episodes exploring legal careers, policy, and practitioner insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Love this platform

    It’s awesome to know that interviews are conducted with attorneys that share their experience and journey! It’s helping me to have a better insight on what path to take when going to law school.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vimeztli
    United States2 years ago
  • Candid conversations

    I loved the interview with Alan Fowler on criminal defense in Florida. I loved how he pivoted from representing restaurant people to criminal defense. “I found that it was too many practice areas. It was too hard to be good at that many things.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    baronjosh
    United States4 years ago
  • Great quick listens

    Found this podcast via Thinking LSAT! I’m still thinking about if I want to go to law school, love the selection that doesn’t only includes white males as I am not one. Keep up the work love the mission!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    irinaerickson
    United States6 years ago
  • Great insight!

    The information that I have learned from this podcast is invaluable. I am so grateful for this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of so many different fields of law and it is helping me to narrow down my decision in a way that gives me confidence. Thank you for this exceptional podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burgersaurus
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome for the Curious Legal Mind

    Great insight as to what lawyers do on a week to week/‘day to day’ basis! They try to help those of us that are considering a legal career by offering a thorough look at different fields of legal practice. Could have helped thousands of law students a couple years ago. Grateful to have it now!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eXibit T*
    United States11 years ago

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Audience enjoys coverage of niche fields (e.g., space law, environmental law) and the integration of AI in law.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and the discussions feel actionable for aspiring lawyers.
The format is accessible and informative, helping listeners understand how to navigate law school and early career choices.
Listeners appreciate the practical, student-friendly look at diverse legal careers.
The show offers candid conversations about day-to-day law practice and career pivots.

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#173
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#245
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One Career in Three Acts: Big Law, Contract Work, Plaintiff Firm
Q: How did that career in comedy go for you?
He notes mixed success financially but meaningful creative satisfaction, with growth, performances, and networks formed, even if it did not lead to lasting financial payoff.
One Career in Three Acts: Big Law, Contract Work, Plaintiff Firm
Q: Did you see big law as a detour in your career, or was that the plan in the moment?
He explains it was a detour rather than a planned path, driven by circumstances during summer and early career experiences, and a preference to pursue a more meaningful or aligned line of work as time went on.
One Career in Three Acts: Big Law, Contract Work, Plaintiff Firm
Q: So tell me more about how you ended up at Big Law, because for many people, that's their dream and they have a hard time getting there. And you make it sound like you just sort of fell into it.
He describes a path influenced by university culture and the structured on-campus recruiting, with realization that big-firm litigation was not a personal fit, leading to exploring different practice areas before ultimately shifting away from traditional big-law tracks.
Public Defender to Private Practice: Criminal Defense From Scratch
Q: How do you respond to the question of representing the people you do?
I explain that defense work is rooted in the Constitution and the presumption of innocence, and I outline the ethical obligation to represent clients vigorously while ensuring their rights are protected.
After the Headlines: Lawsuits in the Wake of Disaster
Q: How did you approach the MGM Safety Act strategy and why did it fail?
The defense used aggressive removal tactics under the Safety Act to hamper nationwide consolidation; however, the JPML process and multi-jurisdictional briefing ultimately undermined that strategy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am The Law

What is I Am The Law about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical deep-dive into the realities of legal careers, featuring conversations with practicing attorneys across diverse fields—from corporate and transactional law to immigration, environmental, space, and public-interest work. Episodes tend to explore how different specialties operate in real-world settings, what career paths look like, and the skills that help lawyers succeed, with a steady thread on entrepreneurship, public service, and the evolving role of technology and AI in practice. Noteworthy angles include how policy, regulation, and cross-border issues shape work in Delaware corporate code, bankruptcy, and compliance-heavy advisory roles, as well as personal stories of career pivots, mentorship, and work-life balance that off... more

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