Michele D'Innella and Adrian Guess

Brothers in Law

Business EN ↓ 30 episodes

Welcome to the Brothers in Law podcast, where we amplify diverse voices in the legal profession. Join us as we share inspiring stories from individuals who have triumphed over adversity, rising from underrepresented backgrounds to excel in their legal careers. As a non-profit organization committed to fostering friendship, mentorship, and community service, our podcast explores the journeys of legal professionals, particularly those from ethnically diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Michele D'Innella and Adrian Guess

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Business

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Latest episode

Dec 1, 2025

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Episodes

The Power of Kindness and Resilience - Featuring Bryan Driscoll 01.12.2025

Our guest for today’s episode is Bryan Driscoll, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and author of The Goodness Game. Bryan’s journey was profoundly shaped by a simple act of kindness that changed his life at 18, igniting a passion for paying it forward. As the founder of Motivated Leads, a successful digital marketing agency, and a seasoned real estate investor, Bryan has built his career on r...

BiL News Update #07: Tariffs, Maps, Greene Breakup, Death Penalty, Sex Ed, & More! 17.11.2025

Adrian Guess delivers the news in a way to get you civically engaged and active in your community. Sit back and listen well. Segment 1 Indiana Senate won’t vote on redistricting, defying Trump’s push US justice department sues California over new voting maps favouring Democrats U.S. and Switzerland cut tariffs in $200B investment trade deal  What’s driving the rise in U.S. death row executions in...

BiL News Update #06: Govt Shutdown, State Redistricting, SCOTUS & Voting Rights, and More! 20.10.2025

Adrian Guess discusses news in a way to get listeners civically engaged. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (1:27) Trump Troop Deployment  Government Shutdown  Congresswoman Greene’s Shift Trump’s Education Compact Before the break: Governor’s Big Blackjack Win 2nd Segment (25:30) AI Educational Investment State Redistricting Consumers Feeling Tariffs No Kings Protest Before the break: Santos f...

BiL News Update #05: Fluoride Banned, Smithsonians Attacked, Honeybees Dying, New Tariffs, and More 03.04.2025

Adrian Guess discusses the news in a way to boost civic engagement. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (00:37) Utah bans fluoride in water Disney investigated over DEI practices Tariff Update Texas prison heat ruled unconstitutional RFK Jr. to dismantle vaccine and HIV offices United Airlines pilot forgets passport 2nd Segment (29:50) Trump targets Smithsonian funding Trump signs executive orde...

BiL News Update #04: Smackdown on the DOE, Trade War, Pro-Palestinian Activist, Turtle Smuggler and More 15.03.2025

Adrian Guess delivers the news in a way to get you civically engaged in your community. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda, Devin Dedeaux. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:43) Department of Education Lays Off Nearly 50% of Workforce Amid Federal Restructuring Black Lives Matter Plaza Removed Following Political Pressure Senate Democrats Join Republicans to Avert Governm...

Championing Diversity and Legal Excellence - With Mike Brown 28.02.2025

In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Brown, an esteemed litigator and Chief Diversity Partner at Nelson Mullins, with over 25 years of experience handling complex cases across the country. From representing Fortune 500 corporations to trying over 80 cases to verdict, Michael has excelled in a range of areas, including products liability, employment law, and commercial litigation. As a leader in...

BiL News Update #03: Nationwide Economic Blackout, Threat to Education, Kids and Guns, Caregivers Struggle, and More 20.02.2025

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (00:40) Nationwide Economic Blackout on February 28: What to Know About Boycott DOGE, Education Department Threaten States’ Funding if They Don’t Cut DEI Programs Which Agencies Have Been Hit by Federal Layoffs? What to Know About NPS, NIH, IRS, More 4th F...

BiL News Update #02: Trump in Action, Students Struggle, Gerrymandering, and More 31.01.2025

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: Trump Expands Executive Power, Raising Constitutional Concerns Trump Eliminates Environmental Justice Protections for Black and Latino Communities Trump Administration Targets DEI Initiatives Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Consu...

Resolving Conflicts, Empowering Careers - With Diane Bradley 31.01.2025

My guest for today’s interview is Diane Bradley, a highly accomplished attorney, mediator, and educator with over 30 years of experience in employment and privacy law, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Diane has represented individuals, employers, and Fortune 500 companies, navigating complex legal landscapes and fostering equitable workplace solutions. As an adjunct professor and ce...

BiL News Update #01: LA Fires, No More Fact-Checking, Passing of a President, TikTok Ban, and More 16.01.2025

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:55) - LA Fires - Proof of citizenship requirements for voting registration  - Meta stops fact checking - TX cannabis industry - Before the Break: Rise in dementia 2nd Segment (32:09) - Passing of President Jimmy Carter - Trump news and inauguration  - T...

BiL News Update S2 Holiday Special 20.12.2024

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda Devin Dedeaux. Be sure to listen to the special Quick Hits segment at the end. Sit back and listen well. Happy Holidays.  1st Segment (02:08) Schools caution international students: Get back to campus before Trump's inauguration Senators d...

BiL News Update #07: Texas Can Teach Bible Lessons, Walmart Rolls Back DEI, and More 04.12.2024

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: (00:39) DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term 2025 will start with a 3.5% pay raise for Pennsylvania’s governor, lawmakers and judges Biden touts admin efforts to boost small business: ‘20 million acts of ho...

Innovating Legal Practice with AI – With Aaron Cartwright, Esq. 30.11.2024

My guest for today’s interview is Aaron Cartwright, a litigation partner and co-founder of Case Crafter, a groundbreaking legal tech company that leverages AI to transform the drafting process. With a background as an active litigator, Aaron is going to share with us how his drive to reduce legal costs and increase efficiency inspired him to create a tool that revolutionizes legal practice. We’ll...

BiL News Update #06: Malcolm X's Family Files $100 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit 18.11.2024

Adrian Guess brings national news to encourage civic engagement. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment : 0:42 Election Results Judge Blocks Biden Administration's Rule to Expand Overtime Pay Offensive, Racist Texts Now Being Sent to High-Schoolers, Latinos, and LGBTQ Community Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law in Public Schools Before the Break: Person Dressed in Bear Costume t...

BiL News Updates #05: the 2024 Election Special 05.11.2024

Sit back and listen well as host, Adrian Guess, discuss the 2024 Election Cycle with Devin Dedeaux, Camille Odom, and Cameron Lynn. Topics: The Presidential Race Control of the Senate Control of the House Key Governor Races Controls of State Legislature Why Elections Matter for the The Judiciary Having a Civic Plan after Election Day Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/r...

Advancing democracy and black liberation - With DaWuan Norwood 31.10.2024

My guest for today’s interview is DaWuan Norwood, a dedicated civil rights attorney and advocate for Black liberation. DaWuan specializes in voting rights, democracy, and criminal penal system abolition, bringing a wealth of experience from their work with organizations such as the NAACP, ACLU, and Campaign Legal Center. We explore their journey from law school to the frontlines of voting rights l...

BiL News Updates #04: Substitute teacher re-enacts George Floyd's muder in classroom 24.10.2024

Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment (0:34) Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Substitute teacher accused of re-enacting George Floyd's murder and making 'racially harmful comments' in Minnesota classroom Trump...

BiL News Update #03: Pennsylvania middle school installs surveillance window in gender-inclusive bathroom 09.10.2024

Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment: (0:33) Advocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in apparent violation of federal law Positive Economic Progress Senators want expanded employer-provided child care credit Hurricane...

Learning how to lead with purpose - Featuring Christian Ray Flores 30.09.2024

My guest for today’s interview is Christian Ray Flores, a former pop star who has transformed into a successful entrepreneur, evangelist, and non-profit leader. With a deep passion for philanthropy, Christian co-founded the Ascend Mission Fund and has led global initiatives like the Ukraine Relief Network. In this episode, we explore Christian’s journey into non-profit leadership, his approach to...

BiL News Updates #02 - Minneapolis' Secret to Fixing Housing 23.09.2024

Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment (0:42) North Carolina hospital company forgives debts of 11,500 people after NBC News report DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Go...

BiL News Updates #01 - School Shootings "Fact of Life"? 08.09.2024

Adrian Guess delivers local, state, and national news in a way to increase civic engagement toward building a better community together. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:50) Judge blocks EPA in LA Presidential race updates Post Office is prepared for election MI judge insults gays and Blacks School shootings “fact of life”? UNC Chapel Hill diversity down Before the Break: Treasury recovers...

Crafting a new generation of legal minds - With Amanda Haverstick 18.06.2024

Amanda Haverstick is a seasoned attorney turned legal writing coach and career consultant in Philadelphia. With over 25 years of experience in Employment Law litigation at top-tier firms, including Proskauer Rose and Morgan Lewis, Amanda now dedicates herself to empowering the next generation of legal professionals. As a visiting professor at Drexel School of Law and a career consultant at Univers...

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders - With Frederick D. Bell 14.05.2024

My guest for today’s interview is Frederick D. Bell, a Louisiana native and passionate political strategist in Washington DC. From his early days as a "teen attorney" to representing Louisiana at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Frederick's journey reflects his commitment to justice and community empowerment. A graduate of Tulane University, he plans to attend law school at a...

BiL News Updates #04 - Fining the Homeless 01.05.2024

Sit back and listen well as Adrian delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment (00:55) Fining the homeless Third-party candidates Closing the gun loophole TN ban on marrying first cousin 2nd Segment (20:35) Voting rights for formerly incarcerated Attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion Gove...

Building sustainable equity in urban communities - With Joshua Franklin 16.04.2024

My guest for today’s interview is Joshua Franklin, a distinguished attorney dedicated to honorable achievement in every facet of his career. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, and a proud graduate of an HBCU, Joshua currently resides in Minnesota, where he has left an indelible mark on the legal landscape. With a wealth of experience ranging from serving at prestigious firms like Barnes & Thornburg, L...

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