Attorneys with Swag

In this episode, hosts Eugene D. Toussaint, Esq. and David Ourlicht II, Esq., and guests Denis B. Rose, Esq. and Mehdi Essmidi, Esq. tackle the complex and often misunderstood world of Family Court. With insights from experienced attorneys, they break down the challenges faced by families navigating this system, offer strategies for advocates, and discuss the emotional and legal toll of family law...

Eugene Toussaint, Esq. and Mehdi Essmidi, Esq. host an in-depth discussion with guests Arielle Reid, Esq. and Bryant Bell, unpacking the transformative changes brought by New York's 2020 bail reform laws. This episode explores how the reforms sought to address inequities, the challenges of navigating the system, and the real-world impact on families and communities. With firsthand insights, th...

In this compelling episode, host Eugene Toussaint and co-host Jack Gomez dive deep into the complexities of defending January 6th defendants with special guest, Joseph McBride, Esq. As one of the most prominent attorneys representing those involved in the Capitol riot, McBride shares his experiences, challenges, and the legal intricacies behind these politically charged cases. The discussion touch...

In this episode of Attorneys with Swag, host Eugene Toussaint is joined by seasoned housing court attorneys Eric Margolis, Esq., Dannelly Rodriguez, Esq., and Charles McCracken, Esq., to break down the complexities of New York housing court. Together, they provide invaluable insights into tenant and landlord rights, the eviction process, and the role of predicate notices. This discussion also cove...

In this episode of Attorneys with Swag, host Eugene Toussaint is joined by legal experts Peter S. White II, Esq. and Alexander Knipenberg, Esq. Together, they dive into the intricate world of bankruptcy law, exploring the different types of bankruptcies, what makes a successful petition, and the crucial role of the trustee. They also discuss common misconceptions, the impact of bankruptcy on credi...

Join hosts as they sit down with David Ourlicht, an attorney and former plaintiff in the landmark Floyd v. City of New York case, Germain Thompson, Community Liaison for the federal monitorship overseeing NYPD reforms, and Emil Rodriguez. Together, they break down the complexities of police encounters, explaining the DeBour's Four Levels that govern police stops in New York. Learn key insights int...

In the Season II premiere of Attorneys with Swag, host Eugene Toussaint and co-host Jack Gomez are joined by special guest Masai Lord, Esq., a top civil rights lawyer, to break down key aspects of civil rights litigation. From police brutality and false arrest claims to malicious prosecution, Masai shares invaluable insights into how these cases are handled, both in federal and state courts. They...

The crew sit down with guest Anthony Lucic to discuss his journey to becoming the owner of CrossFit Unleashed, from his military service, to his discovery of CrossFit and how that quickly started a journey to opening his own gym.

Back again for another mindblower, cypto experts Bradley Dunn & Peter Shue join the show to discuss Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and their impact on the crypto industry.

On episode 11 of TJO, we talk with special guest Nicole Ndiaye who is a licensed hemp farmer in New York and discuss the journey to becoming the only black female hemp farmer in NY, her booming business known as NAHE, LLC,  and how we as a people can get involved to become similarly successful. THE KEYS TO MARKETING GREEN CORN! Tune in.

On this week's episode of TJO, Ev, Jack and Gene sit down with guests Shawn Fortune and Peter White to discuss buying, selling and flipping houses as well as forclosures, mortgage rates and general tips for homeowners and those looking to become homeowners.

Ev, Jack and Gene of The Jury's Out sit down with Paul Figueroa and Gregg Hasenfus, both experienced realtors in New York, about how they built their careers, tips for homebuyers, the do's-and-dont's when it comes to buying and selling property, and much more!

Gene, Ev and Jack discuss mental health in the youth population with Dayna Heckstall, LCSW and Celia Burgos, LMSW.

Gene, Ev and Jack discuss mental health in the youth population with Dayna Heckstall, LCSW and Celia Burgos, LMSW.

On this episode of TJO, Dr. Justin Hopkins joins the table as the group takes a deep dive into psychology, the education path, the effects of the pandemic and the unconscious mind.

Gene, Ev and Jack take a deep dive into the basics of cryptocurrency with experts Bradley Dunn & Peter Shue. Great watch for newbies in crypto. Try to keep up.

Everett, Eugene and Jack interview Olayemi Olurin and Mayra Toussaint. The group takes a deep dive into telecommuting and the difference between working in-person and working from home virtually. Are the benefits of in person work worth having to get fully dressed and leave the comfort of your home? Are work relationships possible in a virtual world or do they have an impact on work product? Inter...

Everett, Eugene and Jack interview comedian and part-time teacher Chris Grant. The group take a deep dive into how Chris started his comedy career, the pros and cons of the business, and everything in between. The conversation naturally ventures off into random segments about life and combined with Chris, the laughs are non-stop.

Eugene, Everett and Jack interview Louis Velez, a current teacher in the New York City Department of Education and Sasha Paulino, a former private school teacher. The group discusses the life of a teacher, the dos and donts, the love-hate of the job, and much more.

Eugene, Everett and Jack interview Brigette Brantley of Da People's Assembly and Jarret Robertson, a photographer and videographer. Both Brigette and Jarret played substantial roles in advancing and documenting the Black Lives Matter movement and  discuss their personal experiences within the 2020 protests over the police killings of unarmed African-Americans, the Insurrection of January 6, 2...

Eugene, Everett and Jack interview Rhayvan Terrell and Dhesiay Tiburcio, both Licensed Clinical Social Workers,  about their path to becoming an LCSW, the benefits of investing in your mental health, the effects of the pandemic on business and their experiences as minority women in their field.

In Episode 11 of TJO, Ev, Gene and Jack discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Sports (18:20). Anyone hate the New England Patriots? Good. Ev encourages you to skip the part where Gene expresses his love for them (despite being from the Bronx) and takes a stupid drunk trip down memory lane to relive a few Superbowls (38:50). Check back in after that to hear the guys discuss the Center for Disease Contr...

In Episode 10, Ev, Gene and Jack discuss how the coronavirus is affecting the reopening of churches and schools (10:00) and whether the internet is in need of regulation and censorship due to its detrimental impact on society (30:00). The guys then get deep in their bag about the finances and taxes including the one-percent and corporations making ridiculous profits without paying enough in taxes...

On Episode 9 of the Jury's Out, Ev, Gene and Jack Splat start off by talking about recent Coronavirus news and updates (3:30) including the increase in parties (8:40) and the new checkpoints set up at New York State boarders to enforce quarantine laws for people entering the state (32:00). Also under COVID news, and on a more personal note, Gene talks about his bad break-up with his cross fit gym...

On Episode 8 of the Jury's Out, Ev, Eugene and Jack talk about Florida and their stupidity in handling the Coronavirus in addition to Trump and his stupidity in deciding to bypass the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during a global pandemic. The guys also talk about Breonna Taylor and government's "support" of the Black Lives Matter movement, Kanye and his... um... rant, "entanglem...