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Happy Birthday to Brian Banks, a resilient and brave exoneree who proved that you can pursue your dreams no matter what obstacles you face! 📖🏈📣 Hear his story: https://lnkd.in/gu2YC2Du 📸: Jeff Lewis #Exonerated #Author #FootballPlayer

Given the recent scrutiny and criticism of certain DEI initiatives, many are wondering if are we at risk of reversing the advancements in diversity that have been achieved in the legal profession over the past few decades. Lisa Kirby and Kavita Ramakrishnan, J.D. of Diversity Lab offer their insights on ABA Journal's Legal Rebels, hosted by Victor Li. https://lnkd.in/gxSZciNV

Our Paralegal Voice hosts Jill Francisco, ACP and Tony Sipp had a blast meeting lots of smart cookies at this year's #NALACON24 in the great state of Kentucky! Congratulations to Jill for winning the President's Award 🏆 & DiAnna for winning our giveaway! 🍪 Thank you to NALA - The Paralegal Association for having us.

John Adams may get a lion's share the credit for being on the right side of history after the Boston Massacre of 1770 occurred, but some historians believe that Samuel Adams was the real unsung hero. In fact, some argue that Samuel contributed to a committee report detailing eyewitness accounts of the massacre! Thank you so much to Robert Mattson for playing Samuel Adams on In Dispute: 10 Trials That Changed History and helping us tell this important story. You were a pleasure to work with! 🎧 Hear the full episode, jam-packed with legal insights from J. Craig Williams: https://lnkd.in/g7i4FKFp

On the same day that Angela Garcia lost her home, she lost her two beloved daughters, Nyeemah and Nijah. As if the losses weren't devastating enough, Angela was wrongly accused of the tragedy. She explains what happened that terrible day in 1999 and what unfolded after her worst nightmare became a reality: https://lnkd.in/gZRXyhRA Thank you Michael Semanchik of The Innocence Center for hosting this conversation and Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology for supporting For the Innocent. #innocent #criminaljusticereform

Any great lawyer knows that storytelling isn't just a way to win court cases; it's a way to draw in new clients. Generative AI may not be able to write blogs that bring people to tears with your personal stories, but it can work wonders. Here's how: https://lnkd.in/gXgD3gE2 ✨ Thank you, Argyrios Tsakalakis, for sharing all of your great AI marketing tips on ABA Journal Legal Rebels!

Dark pleas come with a catch. 🎧: https://lnkd.in/gbbJy8kb 🎙️: The Innocence Center Executive Director Michael Semanchik 💛: Support from Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology

Rebecca S. Markert, Vice President and Legal Director at Americans United for Separation of Church and State, discusses Louisiana's Ten Commandments classroom law, the separation of church and state, and what this could mean for classrooms across the country. https://lnkd.in/eA4-gyKZ

Sukhi Dhillon Alberga, B.A. (Hons), J.D. is proof that if you really can be the change you wish to see in the world! Hear why and how she founded Bridging Legal Solutions and Counselurdocs, as well as what she learned in Law Society of Ontario's regulatory sandbox on Lawyerist Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gbseszEi

On November 20, 1999, Angela Garcia’s home caught on fire. She crawled in the dark but was not able to find her children before the blaze forced her to jump out of a second floor window. She ran to get help, but her two daughters would tragically die before anyone could reach them. The State wrongfully accused and convicted her for arson and murdering her family. After nearly 20 years in prison, the prosecution’s case began to fall apart for lack of evidence. A “dark plea” was offered to Angela in May of 2016. If she accepted, she would be released from incarceration in 5 years. But there was a catch: she would have to admit to guilt. What would you do? This is her story: https://lnkd.in/gbbJy8kb Special thank you to The Innocence Center, Michael Semanchik, and Laurence Colletti for telling this story and Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology for supporting For the Innocent. #criminaljusticereform #podcast