I interview Amanda Wolfman, counsel at Neal Gerber & Eisenberg, who shares her profession transition from social work to legislation and advocates for range, fairness, and inclusion throughout the authorized subject. From her experiences at numerous legislation companies, she emphasizes the significance of problem-solving expertise and having these values ingrained in all sides of a agency’s operations for it to be impactful. She additionally shares some profession highs and lows and the satisfaction derived from fixing purchasers’ issues.
The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Regulation model centered on the challenges girls, individuals of shade, LGBTQIA, and different numerous populations face within the authorized business. Our identify comes from none apart from the Infamous Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (ornamental collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even once we aren’t successful, we’re nonetheless a strong pressure to be reckoned with.
Joyful listening!
Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Regulation, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Considering Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are one of the best, so please join along with her. Be at liberty to electronic mail her with any suggestions, questions, or feedback and comply with her on Twitter @Kathryn1 or Mastodon @Kathryn1@mastodon.social.
