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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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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

Jonathan Merel runs a mid-sized family law firm built around high-conflict divorce. In this episode, he talks about the kinds of cases his firm takes on, how he sets strategy across a team of lawyers, and what shifted when he moved from full-time lit... more

Mark Purpura thought he might head to Wall Street but found his niche in law instead. Now a Delaware-based attorney, he works on the deals that keep the financial world moving, from forming trust companies to advising on complex transactions. In this... more

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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)
Michelle Hanlon
Leader in the field of space law, professor, and CEO of For All Moonkind
For All Moonkind / University of Mississippi (Center for Air and Space Law)
Episode: Space Law: The Work Behind an Emerging Practice
Yuliya Flynn
Partner at a small business law firm with a focus on anti-bribery compliance and corporate transactions
Small business law firm
Episode: Concierge Outside Counsel: Compliance, Contracts, and Keeping Clients Deal-Ready

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 121 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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#215
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#47
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#70
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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.
After the Headlines: Lawsuits in the Wake of Disaster
Q: Can you explain what a mass tort is at a high level?
A mass tort involves many people injured by the same incident, but with variations in harm, unlike a uniform class action, which has more uniform injuries.
After the Headlines: Lawsuits in the Wake of Disaster
Q: Earlier in your career, you switched firms several times. What were you hoping to learn with each move?
Switching firms allowed exposure to different practice areas and helped reveal where one's strengths lie, especially in moving toward mass tort work later in the career.
Building a Practice Around Delaware's Corporate Code
Q: What makes Delaware central to banking and corporate practice, beyond just the laws themselves?
Delaware has state-of-the-art laws that are continuously updated, a robust banking framework with unique acts like the Financial Center Development Act, and a specialized Chancery Court that provides a trusted, non-political environment for business matters and equity relief.
Building a Practice Around Delaware's Corporate Code
Q: Can you explain what a motion for a preliminary injunction is and why speed matters in these cases?
It's a motion to maintain the status quo and to enjoin actions so that the deal or situation remains stable; moving quickly prevents the other side from closing a deal or taking actions that could be difficult to unwind later. In Delaware, the Chancery Court is known for handling these motions rapidly to avoid harm.

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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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