Government Episodes

On episode 52 of Personal Jurisdiction, we chat with Kate Ferlic, managing partner at Egolf, Ferlic, Martinez and Harwood in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kate shares why she believes it is important to be your authentic self and strive for excellence when practicing law, tips for starting and building a successful law firm, and why striving for balance in legal practice and life is key. Kate also highlights several major cases she has been involved in, including the case that paved the way for legalizing same-sex marriage in New Mexico. This is not one to miss!

Welcome back! We're thrilled to begin Season 4 of Personal Jurisdiction with Sara Coulter. Sara is a First Amendment Fellow at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. In this episode, Sara tells us about the "Rory Gilmore" generation, how traveling abroad to Oxford was one of the most memorable experiences of her law school years, why her experience in her law school legal clinic informed her view of the fairness of the law, and how diving deep into e-discovery helped her to gain the skills necessary to apply for a position in her dream area of First Amendment Law. We're so glad to be back for Season 4!

We love having the opportunity to speak with law students - and Noah Nix is no exception! Noah Nix, a 3L at the University of Georgia School of Law and our guest on Episode 41 has had remarkable law school journey - and he's just getting started with his legal career. Noah has already argued before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals as part of UGA's Appellate Litigation Clinic and he is spending his third year of law school as a legal intern in the Appellate and Trial Groups at the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Denver, Colorado. During our conversation, Noah shares about what was happening in the country that drove him to apply to law school, how he found his anchor (and what it is!), and what he loves about appellate advocacy. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Noah Nix!

Season 3 continues with guest Nathan Brenner, who is currently an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission. Nathan specializes in antitrust work and if there's anyone who can break down the complicated nature of this work, it's Nathan! In addition to providing a helpful guide to antitrust work, Nathan shares why he enjoyed law school activities that involved working with his peers, what led to his decision to clerk at both the district and appellate court levels, and insights from his time at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Antitrust Division. Thanks to Nathan for a wonderfully engaging conversation! **Please note that all views presented in this episode are those of Nathan Brenner alone and do not reflect the views of the Federal Trade Commission.

Delegate Suhas Subramanyam's first call to public service came when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans while he was in college at Tulane. Since that time, Delegate Subramanyam has dedicated himself to public service in a number of ways, including as a campaign volunteer, a legislative assistant, a White House advisor, and now, as an elected official in Virginia. Join us for Episode 19 to hear more about Delegate Subramanyam's journey and how law school impacted his career.

On Episode 18, we chat with Jonathan Jacobson, a Trial Attorney in the Public Integrity Section at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Jonathan shares the story of how he charted his own course to law school, provides his candid take about government service through the DOJ Honors Program, and discusses his transition from civil to criminal practice, including a year as an AUSA in Puerto Rico. Stay tuned for the entire episode to hear about Jonathan's advice for a balanced life and legal practice (hint: it relates to a beagle named Teddy).

In the first episode of Season 2 (!), we speak with labor lawyer Katherine Leung. Katherine is a graduate of Wellesley College and Harvard Law School, and currently works as a Field Attorney at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Washington, D.C. Katherine chats with us about her path to law school, including her experience as a transfer student, her view of employment issues as feminist issues, and the many facets of her job at the NLRB. Celebrate Personal Jurisdiction's Season 2 and listen now!

On Episode 9 of Personal Jurisdiction, we speak with Jordan Matthews about her career as an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois. Jordan's career path is so exciting that it may remind you of some of your favorite legal dramas! Tune in this week as Jordan shares what inspired her to go to law school, what she has focused on to develop her skills as an excellent litigator, and how she built authentic connections to help her along the way.

On Episode 8 of Personal Jurisdiction, we speak with Courtney Francik who discusses her career as a public defender at both the state and federal levels. Courtney shares her path from the state legislature to law school, the experiences in law school that helped her decide to pursue a career in public defense, and the triumphs and challenges she has experienced throughout her career.

Sumbul Siddiqui is the Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts and our first guest on Personal Jurisdiction! Mayor Siddiqui chats with us about her early love for constituent services, her drive to serve the community where she grew up, and her path to the Mayor's Office, including the triumphs and challenges along the way. Don't miss this insightful episode with the delightful, driven Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui. Stay tuned after the interview with Mayor Siddiqui for "Due Diligence" - the portion of the show where Hallie and Allison reflect on the guest interview and share a few thoughts that stuck with them from the interview.