A series of interviews with a wide variety of public sector lawyers.
Hear from a city attorney, a county attorney, a public defender, a prosecutor, a federal agency attorney, an AUSA, and a JAG lawyer about what their day-to-day is like, and the pathways that led them to their position. Each podcast interview contains a wealth of information for lawyers or law students interested in a career in the public sector.
Lyndsay Siara joins Katherine Mikkelson to discuss her position as a senior staff attorney at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa, Florida, how the position differs from a federal law clerk, the benefits and challenges, and more.
Katherine Mikkelson talks with Cat Packer about her position as executive director of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation and the law school coursework, experiences, and policies that led to the Drug Policy Alliance and other roles.
Anne Haley shares her career transition from entertainment law to government practice, including current responsibilities as managing assistant city attorney for the City of Los Angeles, overseeing the city's outside counsel program.
Katherine Mikkelson interviews Lauren A. DiMartino about her experiences in law school and public law offices, including the Legal Aid Society of NYC, Education Law Project, and the Office of the New York State Attorney General, Civil Rights Bureau.
Chuck Stertz describes his role and responsibilities as an Assistant District Attorney at Outagamie County, Wisconsin, as well as the broad caseload, top pointers for trial preparation, organizational tips, and more.
Lola Velazquez-Aguilu discusses her role as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Minnesota, prosecuting cases in the Fraud and Public Corruption Section of the Criminal Division, judicial clerkship opportunities, and other career experiences.
Richard Melnick, an Associate County Attorney at the Office of the County Attorney for Montgomery County, Maryland, discusses how he segued from enforcing rules and regulations as an Ocean City lifeguard into a career representing 60 state agencies.
Katherine Mikkelson interviews Tracy Thompson about her role as the acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor at the Department of Law and Public Safety for the State of New Jersey, her extensive legal background, and the moment that inspired her career.
Lt. Cmdr. Mishonda Mosley shares a chronology of her robust military and legal career, including educational pathways, the best thing about being a Judge Advocate General, rewarding experiences, and more.
Sylloris Lampkin, an attorney advisor at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, talks about the transition from the securities industry to law school, course suggestions, the value of mentorships, and more.
