The Law in Black and White

Ep 018: Juneteenth: Black Independence Day and Story telling through Monuments

In honor of Juneteenth, we discussed the history and legacy of the holiday with Dr. Renee Harrison, professor of African American and U.S. Religious History at Howard. Listen to this episode to hear Dr. Harrison discuss her new book, Black Hands,…

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Ep 017: Honoring Women’s History Month with Kathleen Orr, Dr. Frida Polli, and Lydia Petrakis

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we were grateful to be joined by women leaders in Legal Tech. A big thanks to our guests: Kathleen Orr, Global Head of Practice Innovation, Orrick  Dr. Frida Polli, CEO and co-founder,…

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Ep 016: Celebrating Black History Month with Roger A. Fairfax, Dean and Professor of Law – American University Washington College of Law

In celebration of Black History Month, this podcast episode we were joined by Roger Fairfax, Dean and Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law, for a discussion on the law school pipeline, diverse representation in law school…

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Ep 015: Current Events: Rooney Rule and Supreme Court Nominations

As we close out this year’s football season, Jon and Bryan reflect on the NFL’s Rooney Rule, and the impact it has had.

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Ep 014: This Year in Review, and Looking Ahead to 2022

This week, our hosts Bryan Parker and Jonathan Greenblatt look back on this year and provide a review of the key trends and highlights from the legal industry in 2021. They dive into the themes of allyship for diverse lawyers, attorney mental health,…

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Ep 013: National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Professor Katherine Macfarlane

Listen to our October episode and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with us. Katherine Macfarlane, Professor and Chair-Elect of the AALS Section on Disability Law at Southern University Law Center joins us to discuss disability…

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Ep 012: The Existential Crisis: Mental Health in the Legal Profession

We’re joined by Brian Cuban and Scott Langley to discuss mental health and wellness in the legal industry. We dive into why the legal industry, which is notorious for its competitive pressures, high stakes, and long hours, results in an…

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Ep 011: LGBTQ+ in the Law: The Progress We’ve Made and the Path Forward

Today we’re joined by NALP Executive Director James Leipold to learn more about the structural changes needed to promote inclusion in the legal profession. James talks about the progress we’ve made in law schools and law firms, and the structural…

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Ep 010: Hiring and Retaining Diverse Talent in the Law Firm

This week, we’re joined by Alston + Bird’s Chief Legal Talent Officer, Liz Price, and by Siobhan Handley, Chief Talent Officer at Orrick, about the changes their firms are implementing to retain diverse talent in big law.

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EP 009 – Véronique Goy Veenhuys on EQUAL-SALARY and Gender Equality

We’re honored to have with us today Véronique Goy Veenhuys, founder and CEO of EQUAL-SALARY.  Véronique Goy Veenhuys is a Swiss social entrepreneur and equal pay advocate. Véronique developed a practical and scientific certification process…

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