Episodes 157
Avg. Duration 28m
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Apple Rating 4.5 (80)
Since Jan 2015
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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Sharpening the Craft of Special Victims Prosecution

Jun 10, 2026 33m Transcript

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…

After the Headlines: Lawsuits in the Wake of Disaster

Jun 03, 2026 31m Transcript

.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…

More Than Legal Advice: Building a Firm for High-Conflict Divorce

May 27, 2026 27m Transcript

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…

Building a Practice Around Delaware's Corporate Code

May 13, 2026 27m Transcript

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…

Federal Bankruptcy Judge: Running a Second Chance Court

Apr 29, 2026 32m Transcript

Judge Elizabeth Stong calls bankruptcy court a "second chance court," a forum where companies in financial distress and individuals buried in debt can find a path forward, even if it's rarely the one…

An Introvert's Path to Running an Immigration Law Firm

Apr 22, 2026 31m Transcript

As an international student graduating from a U.S. law school, Jimmy Lai struggled to find employers willing to sponsor him. Rather than leave the U.S., he chose to build something from scratch. In…

IRS Tax Lawyer: From Tax Strategist to the Government (replay)

Apr 15, 2026 23m Transcript

Deepan Patel explains his role at the IRS. While the IRS has many types of lawyers, he focuses on business taxpayer guidance, which ensures certainty for businesses making major decisions. He…

Space Law: The Work Behind an Emerging Practice

Apr 08, 2026 24m Transcript

Michelle Hanlon spent 25 years as a cross-border M&A lawyer before earning an LLM in space law and reinventing her practice around an environment that nobody quite controls but many want to.…

Concierge Outside Counsel: Compliance, Contracts, and Keeping Clients Deal-Ready

Apr 01, 2026 32m Transcript

Yuliya Flynn is a partner at a small business law firm where she acts as concierge legal counsel for small and mid-size companies — handling the kind and breadth of work an in-house lawyer would, but…

Small Firm, Big Mountain: Ski Injury Law in Colorado

Mar 25, 2026 34m Transcript

Evan Banker didn't plan to become a ski lawyer, but a chance opportunity led him to a niche practice handling collisions on the slopes. He explains how skiing accidents become legal cases, from…

Poisoned Goods: Suing to Clean Up Consumer Products

Mar 18, 2026 30m Transcript

Vineet Dubey is an environmental litigator in California who sues companies selling consumer products tainted with toxic chemicals. His primary legal vehicle is California's Proposition 65, a…

Outside In-House Counsel: Small Business Lawyer (replay)

Mar 11, 2026 21m Transcript

Philip Selio, a solo practitioner, helps small businesses and entrepreneurs with their corporate law needs. He discusses managing all aspects of a solo shop -- and how it helps him better serve his…

Public Defender to Private Practice: Criminal Defense From Scratch

Mar 04, 2026 39m Transcript

Devin Morse is a criminal defense attorney in Alaska, specializing in the state's most serious charges. In this episode, Devin explains the distinction between factual and legal guilt, her intensive…

The Therapist Who Left Law: Treating Perfectionism in Lawyers

Feb 11, 2026 37m Transcript

Doron Gold spent roughly a decade practicing law before realizing the profession was slowly crushing him. In this episode, Doron shares the experiences that led him to leave law for good. Doron…

Scientist to Regulatory Lawyer: Getting Medical Devices to Market

Feb 04, 2026 33m Transcript

What does it take to bring medical devices to the market? It’s a question lawyer Randy Prebula thinks about every day. Randy is a partner at a global law firm who specializes in the regulatory world…

Early Career Clarity: From Immigration to Financial Litigation (replay)

Jan 28, 2026 27m Transcript

Nathania Reyes litigates commercial disputes on behalf of financial services organizations like banks. Nathania recounts her journey from uncertain law student to finding her place in civil…

How Lawyers Are Using AI and Where They Draw the Line

Jan 14, 2026 20m Transcript

Artificial intelligence has arrived in the legal profession. In this special episode, Kyle and Katya examine AI's growing role in the world of law from criminal defense to M&A and much in…

At the Center of the Transaction: Coordinating Business Deals from Start to Finish

Jan 07, 2026 30m Transcript

Michael Kohagen structures mergers and acquisitions for clients across the deal spectrum, from family businesses selling for $5 million to headline-grabbing deals. He explains how smaller deals offer…

Environmental Law in Government: Managing Competing Interests and Natural Resources

Dec 17, 2025 29m Transcript

Duncan Kemp, a state government lawyer, took an unconventional path to environmental law. After working in college athletics fundraising and earning an MFA in Creative Writing, he entered law school…

Navigating International Waters: Arresting Ships and Managing Crises on the Seas

Dec 10, 2025 34m Transcript

Molly Henry represents international ship owners in a practice spanning oil spill response, vessel arrests, cargo disputes, and casualties at sea. She explains how admiralty law—a conglomeration of…

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I Am The Law has published 157 episodes since January 2015, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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I Am The Law is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.

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