Episodes

In this episode, we chat with Jeremy Wilson about his experience in a number of transactional practice areas both in big law and in-house. Jeremy discusses how his MBA and training in leadership have informed his in-house practice, what he does to learn a new area of the law when switching jobs, and the variety of work (from corporate contracts, to privacy, to employment) he does in his current role at Fabletics. Jeremy also shares how his daily yoga practice helps him to be a creative legal thinker and how it has helped him handle challenging workplace dynamics. He is also a proud girl dad, and highlights why his definition of success changed when he had his daughter almost a year ago. Enjoy!

If you're interested in an in-house counsel role, this is the episode for you! Episode 72 features fellow podcaster and healthcare attorney, Stacy Rummel Bratcher. In this episode, we chat with Stacy about all things in-house counsel, including the importance of being a curious observer, learner, and detective, as well as why connecting with others is often more important than knowing the right answer in an in-house role. We also talk about how taking on debt to go to law school might influence your career down the line, why the first job you get doesn't have to pigeon hole you into a certain career path, and why authenticity when networking makes it more enjoyable. Of course, we also got to hear all about Stacy's wonderful podcast, The Legal Department, where she aims to deliver the bottom line of what busy in-house attorneys need to know to level up their careers.

Episode 71 features former professional baseball player and current Legal Director of US Regulatory at Uber, Jason Burch. In this episode, we chat with Jason about tuning into what makes you tick to find true happiness in your profession, as well as how he intentionally cultivates a more beautiful life by stretching himself to be a bit tired at the end of every day and a bit scared for the day ahead. We also talk about the importance of acting like a rocking chair (yes, you heard that right), picking up the phone, and avoiding loneliness in an in-house role. And we would be remiss if we didn’t mention our shared love for administrative law (we’ll forgive you if you don’t feel the same), and Jason’s incredible advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights as part of his service to the community. Enjoy!

Curious what it's like to be a law professor? Want to know what it's like to be an international bestselling author? Interested in learning why perseverance and tuning into your internal compass may be key to finding job satisfaction? Check out this episode! In our 70th Episode (!), we chat with Amy Chua about her non-linear path to academia, why something that may be perceived to be a failure may actually be the best thing that happens to you, and how Amy's background and upbringing helped shape her career trajectory. We also dig into Amy's teaching style (spoiler, it's not the traditional Socratic method), her internationally bestselling memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, and her recent historical murder thriller, The Golden Gate. Enjoy!

If you're getting ready for On Campus Interviewing (OCI) or are trying to pick a law firm job more generally, this is the episode for you! In episode 69, we chat with Bryan Nese about why choosing a law firm should be more like choosing a law school or college, why you should pay attention to the culture and vibe of law firms, and why networking isn't really a "dirty word." Bryan also shares with us why he is an aspiring rock star (and why you should be too), and why legal writing is a skill that we can all practice and improve on. Not to mention that Bryan gives us an in-depth perspective into what it's like to be both an IP associate and partner at a large law firm.

Our conversation with healthcare attorney Katie O'Neill takes us from the emergency room to the administrative law classroom, from Chicago to California and back again. In episode 68, Katie emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' businesses to provide effective legal advice. She explains how she draws from her nursing background in her work as a healthcare attorney and highlights the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that translate from her nursing experience into her legal work. Katie also encourages law students to focus on their strengths and passions, advising them to leave room for creativity in their careers and in their personal lives.

For the first time on Personal Jurisdiction, we are excited to speak to a state Supreme Court law clerk! In this episode, Jacob Abudaram shares his unique experience clerking for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hawai'i, including how the history of the state impacts judicial decision making and why policy and advocacy work is part of his role. We also chat with Jacob about his desire to pursue a career in public interest and how his personal and educational background led him to seek out a Skadden Fellowship at the American Civil Liberties Union's (ACLU) Disability Rights Program, where he will focus on the intersection of climate change and disability rights and justice for the 2024-2026 term. Not to be missed: Jacob shares the secret to making delicious hummus and why he started a hummus business in law school!

Calling all July 2024 Bar Exam Takers! We have the perfect thing for you to listen to during your breaks from studying. Rebecca Petrilli and Taylor Williams are the experts when it comes to preparing for the bar exam in any jurisdiction. Rebecca and Taylor provide concrete tips for studying for and taking the bar exam, and they also share their career journeys and why they enjoy engaging with the legal industry in a way that does not include the practice of law.

We may have recorded Season 2 back in 2022 but our guests' answers about the meaning of success are just as fresh as they were two years ago. Even if you have been listening since the beginning, we're sure you'll enjoy hearing 19 answers to the question, "What does success mean to you?"

Loyal friends of the pod know we end every episode with the same question: "What does success mean to you?" And now, to kick off Season 5 of Personal Jurisdiction, we are looking back at the first set of answers to that question from our Season 1 guests. In this episode, we hear 11 different answers to our question, and then we discuss our thoughts on success during Due Diligence.