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The Black Lawyers Podcast

The Black Lawyers Podcast

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Hosted by Attorney Jehan “J” Carter counsel to the Ahmaud Arbery estate. Join her discussion on Black legal news coupled with advice and journeys from the most prominent US Black advocates and lawyers that make up less the 5% of the legal profession.
We humanize these Black Super Heroes and follow their journeys on becoming the top lawyer and advocates in their respective fields. Follow us on all social media platforms at @theblacklawyerspodcast!
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Season 4 Episode 7: “The View” Sunny Hostin

The Black Lawyers PodcastMay 10, 2024

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Season 4 Episode 7: “The View” Sunny Hostin
May 10, 202443:39
Season 4 Episode 6: NAACP Image Awards Black TV Lawyers including Gabrielle Union, Courtney B. Vance
Apr 26, 202422:45
Season 4 Episode 5: OWN TV Attorney Symone Redwine and Supersized Celeb Hot Topics!
Apr 12, 202450:19
Season 4 Episode 4: Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Mar 29, 202431:31
Season 4 Episode 3: Attorney Ben Crump
Mar 15, 202401:05:59
Season 4 Episode 2: Former OJ Prosecutor and LA County Superior Court Judge Candidate Christopher Darden
Feb 23, 202438:08
Season 4 Episode 1: Alabama Brawl Reggie Ray aka The Chairman
Feb 09, 202408:28
Season 3 Episode 12: Hill Harper

Season 3 Episode 12: Hill Harper

We interview Hill Harper for our Season 3 finale! You may know him as an actor, entrepreneur and author but we are reintroducing you to him today as a candidate for Michigan Senator. To donate to his campaign click here every dollar counts! To learn more about his campaign visit HillHarper.com


Check out the latest Black Lawyers news, our free Black Lawyers Directory, Black Law and Medical student scholarship and Merchandise all year around at TheBlackLawyers.com.

Oct 27, 202343:38
Season 3 Episode 11: Honor Roll Student Joshua Christon Rap Lyrics Conviction
Oct 14, 202344:14
Season 3 Episode 10: NBA President Dominique Calhoun
Sep 23, 202356:19
Season 3 Episode 9: Dr. Cornel West

Season 3 Episode 9: Dr. Cornel West

We interview professor, author, and activist Dr. Cornel West. Follow him on social media @BrotherCornelWest and learn about his campaign for President at: www.cornelwest24.org

Check out the latest Black Lawyers news, our free Black Lawyers Directory, Black Law and Medical student scholarship and Merchandise all year around at TheBlackLawyers.com.
Sep 08, 202345:11
Season 3 Episode 8: Judge Mathis and Attorney Jade Mathis
Aug 18, 202345:23
Season 3 Episode 7: CNN Areva Martin
Jun 24, 202338:45
Season 3 Episode 6: Pass the Bar Exam with Attorney Jas
Jun 09, 202352:03
Season 3 Episode 5: Brittany K. Barnett
May 12, 202341:11
Season 3 Episode 4: Justice Kyra Harris Bolden
Apr 14, 202353:17
Season 3 Episode 3: Kerry Washington
Mar 31, 202330:59
Season 3 Episode 2: Erika Alexander
Mar 17, 202330:34
Season 3 Episode 1: Eboni K. Williams
Feb 10, 202329:39
Season 2 Ep. 12: Till Movie Producer Keith Beauchamp
Oct 29, 202229:17
Season 2 Ep. 11: Attorney George Fatheree and Bruce Beach

Season 2 Ep. 11: Attorney George Fatheree and Bruce Beach

We interview Sidley Austin Law Firm partner George Fatheree on his historic Bruce Beach transaction as it relates to returning real property rights back to the rightful Black family owners in the US and also get his take on legal hot topics such as the ongoing Kanye intellectual property business dispute with his Yeezy brand. Follow us on social media at @TheBlackLawyersPodcast.
Oct 14, 202240:14
Season 2 Episode 10: Amanda Seales

Season 2 Episode 10: Amanda Seales

We interview THE Amanda Seales on her journey on becoming a social justice advocate and a star in Hollywood. And of course she gives us her take on your favorite legal hot topics! Follow her @amandaseales . Follow us @theblacklawyerspodcast Interested in going to law school? Get prepared with Kaplan. Check out their LSAT services here: https://www.kaptest.com/lsat?utm_source=black_lawyers_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lsat_podcast_promo&utm_content=pre_recorded_september_9_2022
Sep 09, 202201:08:08
Season 2 Ep. 9: Law and Lyrics: Attorney Art Horne for Rap Label CMG

Season 2 Ep. 9: Law and Lyrics: Attorney Art Horne for Rap Label CMG

On this episode we are are joined by Art Horne, trial lawyer, entrepreneur and counsel for CMG Rap Label (Yo Gotti, Money Bag Yo) who gives his feedback on the state of Rap and lyrics being used against defendants and his journey and experience as a Black Attorney. We also discuss hot topics regarding NBA Brittney Griner Russia. conviction, Only Fans model Courtney Clenny charged for stabbing boyfriend and Nicole Lorraine Linton charged with murder for suicide attempt that kills 6. Please consider donating and signing petition for Joshua Christon who is a honor roll student convicted of first degree murder over rap lyrics. https://www.change.org/p/justice-4-joshua-get-his-wrongful-conviction-overturned Also for those looking to start their LSAT journey to become a lawyer check out Kaplan LSAT services: https://www.kaptest.com/lsat?utm_source=black_lawyers_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=lsat_podcast_promo&utm_content=pre_recorded_august_17_2022
Aug 17, 202201:14:05
Season 2 Ep. 8: Pass the Bar Exam! Bar Daddy Movie Director and Coach Attorney Jas

Season 2 Ep. 8: Pass the Bar Exam! Bar Daddy Movie Director and Coach Attorney Jas

We interview Attorney and Coach Jasmin from Jas Talks Law (@JasTalksLaw) and Director/Producer Jay Gerren from the Bar Daddy Movie (@bardaddymovie) to give you the best tips to pass the bar exam. Visit BarDaddymovie.com to learn about the film release and to contact Al Jenkins (323) 936-2648 for his Bar Study program in CA. ***Additional Bar Support Services*** Check out Kaplan Bar Review Services at: https://www.kaptest.com/bar-exam?utm_source=black_lawyers_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=bar_podcast_promo&utm_content=pre_recorded_june_19_2022 ***Additional Bar Exam Tips*** 1) Stop studying at least 2 days before exam (flash cards for light review ok). 2) Do at least 1000 MBE Questions 3) For Essays use IRAC method to format your answers 4) Bring your lunch to exam to save time 5) Do not talk to anyone about the exam during your lunch break - you don’t want to psych yourself out! 6) For MBE, work the questions from the end to the beginning since the harder questions are in the middle. 7) Also for MBE answer all the questions since you are not penalized for wrong answers! Running out of time just pick the same letter answer choice to fill in remaining bubbles - 25% chance of getting it right!:) Visit Black Lawyers Podcast online www.TheBlackLawyers.com and on Social Media @TheBlackLawyersPodcast
Jun 19, 202201:08:48
Season 2 Ep. 7: Megan Thee Stallion Medical & Police Report Discrepancies Revealed! RD Explained

Season 2 Ep. 7: Megan Thee Stallion Medical & Police Report Discrepancies Revealed! RD Explained

We walk through the discrepancies and inconsistencies between the Megan Thee Stallion police report and medical report in her shooting and what this means for the Prosecution’s case. Reasonable Doubt Explained.
May 28, 202207:38
Season 2 Ep. 6: Why lyrics can be used against #YoungThug and #Gunna, First Amendment explained

Season 2 Ep. 6: Why lyrics can be used against #YoungThug and #Gunna, First Amendment explained

We explain why the Prosecutor can use lyrics as evidence in the Young Thug and Gunna RICO indictment without violating the First Amendment and also the pitfalls of this strategy.
May 23, 202207:21
Season 2 Ep. 5: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! Will Smith, Kanye and Ketanji

Season 2 Ep. 5: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! Will Smith, Kanye and Ketanji

We along with special co-host Attorney Justin Reese from Bravo’s Southern Charm analyze the latest legal hot topics surrounding the fallout of Will Smith assault at Oscars, various family law and constitutional law (free speech) issues with Kanye West and the response and controversy surrounding Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic Supreme Court nomination.
Apr 04, 202201:02:39
Season 2 Ep. 4: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! Kanye, Da Baby, Chris Brown, Trey Songz &Tory Lanez

Season 2 Ep. 4: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! Kanye, Da Baby, Chris Brown, Trey Songz &Tory Lanez

J. Carter separates truth from fiction and explains the law in the latest assault and battery complaints against rappers Kanye and Da Baby, sexual assault allegations against Chris Brown and Trey Songz and disputed gun evidence in the Meghan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez shooting.
Feb 26, 202224:09
Season 2 Ep. 3- Rev. Cece Jones Davis from Justice for Julius Jones

Season 2 Ep. 3- Rev. Cece Jones Davis from Justice for Julius Jones

On this episode we are joined by Reverend CeCe Jones-Davis (@cecejonesdavis) who is one of the campaign directors for the Justice for Julius Jones (@justiceforjulius) movement. Tune in to learn about her HBCU roots and journey to become a reverend and criminal justice reform advocate and what’s next for Julius Jones and how you can help. Follow @theblacklawyerpodcast on all platforms!
Feb 12, 202201:06:08
Season 2 Ep. 2: Side Bar on Crypto with Hill Harper and Najah Roberts of the Black Wall Street App

Season 2 Ep. 2: Side Bar on Crypto with Hill Harper and Najah Roberts of the Black Wall Street App

On this episode we are joined by Actor and Founder Hill Harper (@hillharper) and his co-founder Najah Roberts (@najahroberts) of the New Black Wall Street Digital Wallet (@blackcashmatters). Tune in to learn about Cryptocurrency, NFTS and the Metaverse, how you can avoid scams and get ahead with these various new digital spaces. Also learn about the law that covers these areas. Also download The Black Wall Street app today on your phone and follow @theblacklawyerpodcast on all platforms!
Feb 01, 202201:11:50
Season 2 Ep. 1: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! Kanye, Nicki, Cardi, Oprah and Tiffany Haddish

Season 2 Ep. 1: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! Kanye, Nicki, Cardi, Oprah and Tiffany Haddish

We separate truth from fiction in your favorite Black celebrity news stories and explains the law (assault, harassment, defamation, likeness and DUIs) while giving the latest updates in their legal matters.
Jan 20, 202222:22
Season 1 Ep. 7: NBA President Carlos Moore

Season 1 Ep. 7: NBA President Carlos Moore

We interview Judge and National Bar Association (NBA) President on his experience on becoming a Black attorney and the newest NBA President, the latest legal hot topics including Vanessa Bryant, Dr. Dre and Cardi B and the latest criminal justice reform cases!
Nov 06, 202132:19
Season 1 Ep. 6: Obama Scholarship Recipient Derrick Gaiter

Season 1 Ep. 6: Obama Scholarship Recipient Derrick Gaiter

We interview Florida A & M Student law student Derrick about his experience on becoming Black attorney, the latest legal hot topics including Rick Ross, Henrietta Lacks and Dave Chapelle and what how Derrick feels about being the first ever Michelle and Barack Obama Black Law Student Scholarship recipient!
Oct 18, 202154:24
Season 1 Ep. 5: Attorney Lee Merritt

Season 1 Ep. 5: Attorney Lee Merritt

We interview Lee Merritt on his experience on becoming a Black lawyer, his views on the latest legal hot topics including Nicki Minaj and the CDC and R Kelly, his opinion on the latest criminal justice reform cases he is involved in including the Ahmaud Arbery case and his historic run for Texas Attorney State General. You don’t want to miss out on this very special episode.
Sep 21, 202157:44
Season 1 Ep. 4: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! R Kelly, Kenya, Kanye and Megan Thee Stallion

Season 1 Ep. 4: Black Law Hot Topics Explained! R Kelly, Kenya, Kanye and Megan Thee Stallion

We separate truth from fiction in your favorite Black celebrity news stories and explains the law while giving the latest updates in their legal matters.
Sep 03, 202127:42
Season 1 Ep. 3: Hill Harper

Season 1 Ep. 3: Hill Harper

We interview Hill on the latest hot topics, his experiences as a Black law student including when he met the infamous Barack Obama at Harvard Law, his non traditional path after law school becoming an actor and entrepreneur and his brand new Black Wall Street platform! You don’t want to miss out on this very special episode.
Aug 10, 202128:26
Season 1 Ep. 2: Bravo’s Justin Reese

Season 1 Ep. 2: Bravo’s Justin Reese

We interview Bravo TV personality Attorney Justin Reese from Southern Charm on the latest hot topics, criminal justice reform and tips on successfully navigating the legal profession as a Black attorney.
Jul 23, 202155:00
Season 1 Ep. 1: Rep. Maxine Waters

Season 1 Ep. 1: Rep. Maxine Waters

We interview THE Maxine Waters, the California Congresswoman from the 43rd District. She is the most senior of the twelve black women currently serving in Congress, and she chaired the Congressional Black Caucus from 1997 to 1999. She is the second most senior member of the California congressional delegation after Nancy Pelosi. She is currently the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee. We talk about current legislation and criminal justice reform issues that are the most pressing in the Black community.
Jul 23, 202131:41