ASU Law Student Radio

Antitrust law touches almost every aspect of everyday life, from Big Tech mergers all the way down to the price of groceries. But it’s a niche area of law that few law students, at least initially, decide to pursue. We sat down with ASU Law Professor Bilal Sayyed to talk about the goals of antitrust law and why it’s a great option for law students to pursue.  We ground our conversation in the ongo...

What happens when an Attorney General's office with zero tariff experience files a lawsuit — and ends up arguing before the Supreme Court seven months later? Chief Deputy Attorney General Daniel Barr takes us inside the remarkable story of Arizona's role in the landmark IEEPA tariffs case, from a casual conversation at a town hall in Oregon to the opinion that struck down presidential tari...

Host: Abdi Lopez, 2L, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Co-Host: Professor Jon Kappes, Teaching Professor, ASU Law Featured Guest: James “Jim” Pooley, Former Deputy Director General, WIPO What happens when 200,000 of the world's most cutting-edge inventions flow through a single office in Geneva — and you're responsible for keeping them secret? In this episode, Abdi Lopez speaks with Jim...

AI Won't Replace Lawyers—But Lawyers Using AI Will | Prof. Whitney Stefko From litigator to tech entrepreneur to Ford's legal innovation leader, Professor Whitney Stefko shares how AI is transforming legal practice—and why someone recently mistook her for an AI avatar. In this episode: • Why the biggest legal tech revolution is happening in everyday tools like Microsoft Copilot, not custom solutio...

What happens when the Supreme Court says your race, language, and job can justify a federal stop? Professor David Lopez—Obama's twice-nominated EEOC General Counsel who just returned to ASU Law—breaks down the Perdomo decision that's authorizing racial profiling by immigration enforcement. Drawing from Arizona's successful fight against SB 1070, Professor Lopez reveals how communities...

In this episode, I spoke with Attorney Ashley Meyer about the juvenile system in the United States. Drawing roots from the term "superpredator" in the 1990s, the juvenile system is certainly complex. With one part of the system treating youth for rehabilitation while another part charges youths as adults, join us as we discuss the complexities of the system, its effect on the youth, and what progr...

Originally Published Jan. 17, 2022. In this episode, I spoke with Phoenix-based personal injury attorney Freddy Saavedra about his AI-powered personal injury settlement strategy, the Phoenix legal community and its recent history, and some tips for 1L's on how to network effectively. Have a listen. Hosted by Sam Lederman Contact us at asulawradio@gmail.com with any comments or questions!

In this episode I spoke with ASU Law's Assistant Dean of Career Services Trevi Grant about how law students should approach their job search. We discussed what kinds of jobs are available to law students and how they can work towards getting them. Take a listen. Hosted by Matt Leung For inquiries or to get involved, email us at asulawradio@gmail.com

In this episode of  ASU Law Student Radio , I sit down with  Professor Gary Marchant , a leading expert in  law and emerging technologies  at ASU Law. We explore the rapidly evolving landscape of  data privacy, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology , discussing how these advancements are reshaping legal frameworks and ethical considerations. Prof. Marchant shares his insights on the  most pre...

In this episode, I spoke with Prof. Shefali Milczarek-Desai about the complex intersection between im/migrant labor and the long-term care industry. As the U.S. population ages, important conversations have been taking place about what the long-term care industry workforce will look like and what steps the U.S. is taking or not taking to address this growing concern. Join us in a deep-dive convers...

Today I spoke with Prof. Daniel Bodansky, an expert on international climate change law. We spoke about the history of international efforts to address climate change, the challenges countries face in forming climate treaties, and the future of international efforts to address climate change. Take a listen. Email us at asulawradio@gmail.com

In this episode I spoke with Prof. Robert Miller about the foundations of Indian Law. From the Constitution to treaties and recent Supreme Court cases, we covered a wide range of issues relating to Indian territory. We also touched on Indian economic development and some of the unique opportunities to study Indian law available to ASU Law students. Comments and questions: asulawradio@gmail.com Int...

Today I sat down with ASU alum Tom Clees, Senior Vice President of Federal Public Policy at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). We discussed AI issues facing the music industry, how policy advocacy works on the Hill, and what law students should know about pursuing a career in public policy advocacy, particularly in Washington, DC. Stay tuned until the end to hear Tom's pick...

In this episode, I spoke with ASU Law Professor Tyson Winarski about patent law, emerging technologies and some of his own patents. Contact us at asulawradio@gmail.com with any comments or questions! Produced by Sam Lederman

In this episode, I interviewed ASU Law Professor Paul Bender on abortion, Roe v. Wade, Texas Senate Bill 8, and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health.  Feel free to contact us at asulawradio@gmail.com with any comments or questions! Produced by Sam Lederman