It's time to say bye for now. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Jaquetta Bazier is a former paralegal turned writer and founder of Results District, an online law practice management resource catering to the needs of Black lawyers. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Inspirational speaker and author, Attorney DeMonica D. Gladney, is senior counsel at Exxon Mobil Corporation where she has practiced for 25 years. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Before launching Talley Law Group, Attorney Desireé Talley held positions at companies such as Viacom Media Networks, ASCAP, Pandora Media, and Turner Entertainment Networks. Through these experiences, she recognized the need to educate Black creatives on protecting their art and the power of ownership. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

To pursue his dream of practicing as an entertainment lawyer, Attorney Tyrone Scott moved to New York after law school without a job. Today, Attorney Scott is successfully practicing as an entertainment lawyer and serving as co-host of the POPLAW podcast. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast 

After an extended summer break, the podcast is back, and it is only fitting that we discuss the power of taking a pause. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Our host discusses why you should make strategic investments in yourself and three questions to ask yourself. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode our host discusses the four questions that she asks herself in order to manage fear. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Despite entering into the legal profession, Attorney Kourtni Mason did not give up her passion for dancing. Instead, she secured an opportunity to dance for Beyoncé during Super Bowl XLVII (47) as a practicing attorney and became the author of a children’s book series focused on dance.  Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, our host discusses the five reasons that you need a squad. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

After being denied partnership, despite bringing in a half of a million dollars in business to the law firm where she worked, Attorney Allison Williams eventually opened her own law firm, which is now a multi-million dollar practice. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Despite initial difficulty getting admitted to law school, Attorney Ashley Kirkwood used her hustle and drive to land positions in multiple big law firms. However, after negotiating her way to a $287,000 yearly salary, Attorney Ashley Kirkwood left it all to be a full-time entrepreneur. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, our host talks about the importance of strategically positioning yourself towards your purpose. Access show notes at www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast and join the Legal Influencer Virtual Workshop Series at www.practicingwhileblack.com/liworkshops .

Attorney Reyna Walters-Morgan left her comfortable government job to work on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. With no regrets, after the loss, Attorney Walters-Morgan opened her campaign law and compliance firm. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Attorney Kimberly Bennett speaks about moving the legal industry forward and applying business principles to create innovative and modern law practices. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Criminal defense attorney, Natasha Scruggs discusses the opening of her law practice, her goal to create a bail fund for public defender-eligible defendants, and her Future Lawyers Camp. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Entertainment and entrepreneurship attorney, Dayna Thomas, discusses her process for opening and growing her law practice, including how to hire or contract attorneys and other support. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, our host talks about the importance of strategically positioning yourself towards your purpose. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, Dr. Alicia Little Hodge provides listeners with information to empower them to take control of their mental well-being. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

On this episode, Dr. Berry Pierre provides listeners with information to empower them to take control of their physical health. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Attorney Tiffani Hawes served as a real estate paralegal prior to and during law school, which prepared her to open her own law firm the day after passing the bar. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Sports and entertainment attorney, Jaia Thomas, created “Diverse Representation”, the first ever comprehensive database of African-American attorneys, agents, managers and publicists who work in the sports and entertainment industry. Access the show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

After practicing law, friends and attorneys, Blessed Dele-Michael and Nneka Norville, decided to come together to found the More Than Esquires Network to create a community for lawyers, JDs, and law students who have made the decision not to practice law or who are considering transitioning out of, or not entering, the practice of law. Access the show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

When now-Attorney Andrea Harvey was passed for a promotion in a corporate job and asked to train the person who got the job, her faith led her to stop looking for another job and to establish her own law practice. Access the show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

As a former creative, Attorney Merlyne Jean-Louis has a passion for helping creatives to protect the work that they develop. Access the show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

When now-Attorney Bianca Gay Jordan initially did not pass the bar, she found herself overqualified for many non-attorney jobs, as person with an MBA and JD. This led to underemployment and temporary homelessness. On the next try, she passed the bar and hung her own shingle on a dollar and a dream. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Attorney Kwame Christian merged his interest in psychology with his background in law to found the American Negotiation Institute. Access the show notes by visiting: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

During the Mansfield Rule pilot year, 41 large law firms became Mansfield Certified, which means they considered at least 30% women and attorneys of color for leadership and governance roles, equity partner, promotions and senior lateral positions. For show notes, visit: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

The challenges that Attorney Johnnie Finch faced transitioning from a HBCU to a PWI for law school led him to journaling his experience. Later, his journal helped him to author his book. Access the show notes at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Six years after graduating from law school and gaining experience in the corporate world, Attorney Dorcia Carrillo decided to create an opportunity that better aligned with the work that she desired. For show notes, visit: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Our host shares strategies on how to use the free tools and features that LinkedIn offers to maintain a relationship with your professional network. Show notes can be found at: www.practicingwhileblack.com/podcast

Our host shares strategies on how to use the free tools that LinkedIn offers to best (i) prepare for events, (ii) follow up on events, and (iii) meet other professionals through the platform. Show notes can be found at www.PracticingwhileBlack.com/podcast .

Our host shares five tips to make a LinkedIn profile that may make potential employers or clients stop to stare -- and possibly connect. Note: Be sure to familiarize yourself with the ethical rules of your jurisdiction relating to social media.

On her path to becoming an entertainment lawyer, Attorney Rebecca Beliard obtained a variety of experience both in the law, becoming a paralegal, and in the entertainment industry within a variety of roles, including New York radio’s Hot 97.

This week, our host responds to a question from a listener who wants to know how to transition to an attorney position from a job in which the listener does not practice law.

Attorney Lenise Williams, self-proclaimed mompreneur, is building a legacy to leave to her two children. In addition to her law firm, Attorney Williams has run multiple businesses both in the digital and physical space.

Attorney Shahara Wright assists businesses with legal needs and business strategy. She developed The CEO Effect, LLC after noticing that many of her clients seeking legal services also needed assistance with growing their businesses.

Attorney Sophia Bernard, lifestyle blogger at Esquire in Love, shares tips on how to create a lifestyle filled with balance. Specifically, she speaks about creating a schedule that allows for fitness, travel, and outside passions.

Attorney Okeoma Moronu of The Happy Lawyer Project podcast discusses lateral law firm moves, how to run your own business within a Big Law firm, and mentorship by those who do not share your ethnicity, race, or gender.

Attorney Kelly Frye Barnett speaks about her journey to becoming a lawyer at one of the largest law firms in her state. Her story begins with her pregnancy at fifteen and giving birth at sixteen, but it certainly does not end there.

Our host focuses on the agency of enslaved African Americans and discusses how those who were enslaved used litigation to seek their freedom.

Our host responds to a question from a listener as to whether the listener should leave his/her current position to work in a law firm. Listeners are invited to submit questions to possibly be responded to on the podcast via www.practicingwhileblack.com

After working at a prestigious law firm, Attorney Marshawn Evans Daniels left to create her own sports firm. She is now a reinvention strategist, life coach, and author of the book “Believe Bigger”.

This week's guest, Attorney Don Bell, serves as Director of the Black Talent Initiative at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies where he works to ensure that Congress is fully representative of all Americans.

Attorney Rosezena Pierce developed a passion for the law at age five when she would visit the law firm where her father worked. Her experience as a cosmetologist has helped her to create a niche within the legal profession serving the beauty industry.

Rather than consider one another to be competition, attorneys Demetria Graves and Merissa Grayson came together to create the Elite Firm. The mission of the firm is to provide black celebrities and influencers with full-service legal and crisis management services.

On this episode, our host talks about her experience working through grief. She shares ideas for helping others work through grief or other challenges as they pursue their careers.

On this episode, our host talks about the lessons on inclusion that the legal profession can take from the release of Marvel’s “Black Panther” movie.

Attorney Tracy Bempong illustrates the power of networking and how it was instrumental in helping her to land a role as a Federal Law Clerk. She talks about the skills that one can gain as a Law Clerk and how she plans to use those skills in her career.

Attorney Sydnee Mack sheds light in this episode on how she translated her love for golf and sports into her own legal practice. Attorney Mack talks about the importance of pursuing a career that you want and knowing your value in the workplace.

Attorney Nicole Christie spent twelve years as a prosecutor before opening her own law firm. In addition to serving the legal needs of families, in her legal practice, Attorney Christie has created a niche in serving the legal needs of churches.

Attorney Ticora Davis knew that she wanted to become a lawyer since fourth grade when she learned about Attorney Johnnie Cochran, Jr. Despite knowing early on what she wanted her career to be, Attorney Davis did not have a direct career path to the law. She failed the bar exam the first time but did not allow that to stop her from moving forward and successfully took and passed the bar exam the second time. When Attorney Davis’ legal career path took a turn, she became creative and decided to open her own law firm, which is appropriately titled The Creator’s Law Firm.

Attorney Davis has now ran her own law practice for over a year. She focuses her practice on serving the intellectual property needs of online entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Listen to the podcast episode as get in further detail about Attorney Davis’ path to the law, favorite rapper, and what she would be doing if she was not a lawyer.

Practicing while Black will share the experiences of black lawyers and serve as a platform to inspire and share strategies to accelerate career and business success.