We're starting the new year with Christopher Bailey, a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force and an Assistant Professor of Law at the United States Air Force Academy. Over Chris's 15 years in the Air Force, he has traveled across the country and around the world to advise on issues includin…
We wrap up 2025 with Diana Tafur, Human Rights Advocate and Senior Technical Advisor at the International Rescue Committee. Diana's legal career in immigration law has taken her across the world - from Washington, D.C. to Ecuador, Chicago, Texas, and Australia - and through several different roles …
In episode 84, we chat with Clare Diegel, who is currently Director of the Professional Standards Division at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minnesota. Clare shares how her LLM in International Human Rights, experience in big law, and Ninth Circuit clerkship, while all incredible opportun…
Not only do we have an excellent new episode for you this month, but we're also thrilled to launch our brand refresh! Personal Jurisdiction has a new look! Check our website, LinkedIn, and Substack to see what's new at Personal Jurisdiction. We can't think of a better episode to accompany our brand…
Calling all interested in clerkships and the federal court system! We are thrilled to share our first episode featuring both a circuit court judge and one of his current law clerks. In Episode 82, we chat with the Honorable Kevin Newsom of the Eleventh Circuit and his current clerk, Karissa Kang. W…
In Episode 81, we chat with Tom Peabody, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. In this episode, Tom shares his journey from law school to becoming a federal prosecutor, emphasizing the importance of "finding your people" and building a supportive network of both colleagues …
Why have a podcast if you don't interview all of your friends? We celebrate Episode 80 with Christina Otero Geeza - one of our very best friends and an absolute powerhouse attorney based in Miami, Florida. Episode 80 is packed with great advice about approaching law school as an opportunity to try …
In this episode we chat with Zac Byer about his journey to Director of Litigation and Intellectual Property at Activision Blizzard (shout out to Candy Crush)! Although Zac's resume includes working in big law as both an associate and partner, his journey to an in-house role involved a number of twi…
Is the July 2025 bar exam already stressing you out? Are you thinking about adding another jurisdiction to your practice? If you're taking the bar exam, this episode is for you! We chat with Rebecca Petrilli, the bar exam exp...
Chris Louis-Jacques is a 3L at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia. Chris joins Personal Jurisdiction for Episode 77 to discuss his journey to law school, including how his family is at the center of his life and work, why teachers along the way have had an impact on his care…
In Episode 76, we chat with Alicia Ulibarri, a third-year law student at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Alicia shares her journey into public interest law, motivated by personal experiences of injustice experienced by her family. She discusses her fellowship at the Southwest Women's La…
In Episode 75, Northwestern Law alumna Yvette Diaz, a personal injury attorney at Freese & Goss, PLLC in Dallas, Texas, shares her inspiring journey from legal assistant to trial attorney, and highlights the challenges and triumphs that shaped her path. Yvette emphasizes the importance of community…
Happy New Year! We're starting 2025 by reflecting on perspectives on success from our Season 3 guests. We hope this episode inspires you to consider what success means to you this year. Cheers!
