Episodes
In this episode... Divorce attorney and author, Ron Bavero, discusses his new book, An Elephant Doesn't Marry A Giraffe: Everything I Learned As A Divorce Attorney. Ron shares his experiences as a Divorce Attorney and highlights practical tips for students interested in the practice of family law.  Ron also highlights some of the compelling stories in his book, which dramatically illustrate, in practical terms, what divorcing spouses need to know and how to avoid the critical mistakes which...
Published 04/11/23
Published 04/11/23
In this episode I am joined again by one of my favorite guests,  with Steve Schwartz, founder and CEO of LSAT Unplugged.  Steve explains the new LSAT and provides advice to those taking the LSAT or even thinking about taking the test.   You will learn a bout the changes coming to the logic section and get advice on whether to wait for the new test or take the test in its current iteration. 
Published 02/10/23
In this episode, Professor Josh Galperin, Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law interviews me about equitable remedies and promissory estoppel. Some key takeways... 1. Promissory estoppel is an equitable remedy, awarded for fairness when a legal remedy is not available. 2. Promissory estoppel is only available in the absence of a legal contract. 3. Promissory estoppel is available if       (1) the promisor should reasonably expect to induce action or forbearance on the part of...
Published 03/13/22
In this episode... I speak with Kevin Gregg, a partner at Kurzban, Kurzban,  Tetzeli and Pratt about his experience practicing Immigration Law.  We cover a host of issues including the origins of modern immigration law practice, key entree jobs into the practice area and some ideal first jobs, including internships and government programs.  Mr. Gregg shares information about some little known terrific job opportunities and shares some great insights into growing as a lawyer during the first...
Published 01/23/22
In this episode:  I speak with Tony Iliakostas about Entertainment and IP Law.  Tony discusses his entree into the entertainment law practice and shares fascinating details about posthumous personality rights. Some Key Takeways: 1. There are ways to distinguish yourself to employers besides grades. You can start a blog, write about topics of interest, etc. 2. When trying to find a job, network, network, network 3. Recognize the value that your work as a lawyer contributes to the overall...
Published 12/05/21
In this episode...Prof. Josh Galperin explains government rule-making authority and provides a broad overview of topics covered in administrative law.Some key takeaways....Administrative law is the law that governs day-to-day government operations. It...
Published 04/13/21
In this episode... Professor Luke Norris, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Richmond School of Law explains the difference between Labor Law and Employment Law classes and provides an explanation for why each is worth taking in as an...
Published 03/23/21
In this episode...I speak with Judge, Attorney, Historian, and Prof. John Browning about righting historic wrongs.    Prof. Browning has dedicated the past few years correcting the racial wrongs of State Bars.  Last year, he secured admission for an...
Published 03/19/21
In this episode...Professor Alexander Greenawalt discusses shares his thoughts, and predictions about California v. Texas, a case pending before the Supreme Court.  Among other noteworthy issues,  Professor Greenawalt discusses whether  Congress has the...
Published 03/07/21
In this episode, Steve Schwartz, host of LSAT unplugged, explains the new LSAT format and how to prepare for it.Some key takeaways: 1. The LSAT will be four timed sections instead of three.2. The Fourth Section will be experimental3. The time of the...
Published 03/02/21
In this episode, Nick Santomassimo, a 3L at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University discusses his work experiences during the summers prior to entering law school and his law school summers, and his path to securing post-law school work. ...
Published 02/17/21
In this episode, I speak with Professor Maybell Romero, Associate Professor of Law at Nothern Illinois University College of Law about law school post-pandemic. Some key takeaways1. Zoom classes have given professors time and space to offer more...
Published 11/19/20
In this episode, I speak with Professor Francine J. Lipman, the William Boyd Professor of Law at William Boyd Law School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.Some key takeaways,1. Tax is a three-letter word not a four-letter word!2. Undocumented...
Published 11/09/20
In this episode, I speak with Dean Horace Anderson Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University on the importance of voting.  About our guest:Dean Horace E. Anderson, Jr. joined the Pace Law School faculty in 2004 from the New York office...
Published 10/28/20
In this episode ...Professor Jen Reise discusses her program, JD Navigator, a program to help individuals decide whether law school is the right choice. About our guest...Jen Randolph Reise teaches business law as a visiting professor at Mitchell...
Published 04/22/20
In this episode....Steve Schwartz, LSAT tutor and author of the LSATblog explains the new LSAT Flex Test.About our guest…Steve Schwartz is a full-time author, teacher, and founder of the LSAT Blog and  LSAT Unplugged YouTube channel and LSAT Unplugged...
Published 04/14/20
In this episode ...Zamir Ben-Dan, Community Justice Attorney for Legal Aid Brooklyn shares his experiences as a legal aid attorney and his path to securing his dream job.  Mr. Ben-Dan highlights the importance of legal research and writing classes.  He...
Published 04/14/20
In this special episode of law to fact, Professor Heidi K. Brown, Director of Legal Writing and Associate Professor of Law shares very specific pointers for success during online moot court arguments.  Some key takeaways are: Make sure your space looks...
Published 03/30/20
In this episode...Bridget Crawford, Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, shares key strategies for students engaged in distance learning.Some takeaways are...1. Identify learning objectives from each class and make...
Published 03/18/20
In this episode...Dean Katheleen Guzman, Interim Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Law discusses the requirements for validating a will.Some key takeways...1. Many jurisdictions have relaxed the strict common law requirements for wills2....
Published 03/17/20
In this episode.Bridget Crawford, Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, walks listeners through the steps necessary to create a distance learning class.Some key takeaways are...1. Take time to understand the platform...
Published 03/08/20
In this episode... I speak with Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and Faculty Director of Online Education at Syracuse University College of Law about developing on-line classes for legal education.   Some key takeaways...1. Online classes...
Published 03/06/20
In this episode...1st Lieutenant  Officer Steven Arango, USMC, and Federal Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. in the Southern District of Texas shares his wisdom about life as a law student and beyond.  We cover a range of topics...
Published 03/03/20