In The Know with Tony Reeves

How many of you have been under the impression that all attorneys are created equal?  You're thinking "They all went to law school so they should be able to answer any legal question".  How many times have you randomly called an attorney with a 'quick legal question' and was met with resistance? In this podcast, I talk about why attorneys are very cautious about answering legal questions and why t...

One of the pathways to become an officer in the United States Army is through the participation in the Reserved Officers Training Corps or ROTC.  A large number of universities offer ROTC training and students who participate in this training (called cadets) will endure 4 years of classroom and field training. The crucial part of the ROTC program is attending Advanced Camp.  Advanced Camp occurs d...

How many of you actually use ALL of the wellness programs offered by your employer?   Have you inquired as to programs that haven't been used by anyone? Take a moment to listen in as I share a few things you should be aware when exploring wellness programs provided by your employer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .

On December 5, 2020, I was given the honor of being keynote speaker for the Delaware Alpha Phi Alpha brothers Founders Day program in recognition of the Founders Day celebration of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (founded on December 4, 1906).   As a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for over 30 years, this program marked the first time I had been asked to serve as keynote speaker. I was...

How many of you freak out just by going to a routine doctor’s visit?  Even if the visit is just a check up, how many of you have found yourself stressing over what the doctor may or may not find??   In this video, I share the horror of going to my doctor’s office after blood work and a week of monitoring my blood pressure readings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

As the vaccine gets ready to be distributed, there will be a huge question as to who will get it and what the priority list will look like. On today’s issue of “Easy but NOT so Easy”, we will talk about what the future of the administration of the COVID 19 vaccine and the designation of priorities. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5...

When people apply for a job, most of us focus on annual leave, sick leave, health insurance and retirement benefits. How many of us think about education assistance?  Wellness plans? Bonuses? Career Development? All of these are crucial benefits employers provide that we often don’t think about asking. In today’s episode of “Easy but NOT so easy”, the focus on how easy it is to overlook extra bene...

In 2017, at the age of 47,  I was given the honor of being appointed a judge.  However, most people are often shocked when I tell them that I only had thoughts of being a judge about 7 years ago.  When I started college back in 1987, I was studying premed with the goal of being a Heart Surgeon.   If anyone had told me that I would be a judge, I wouldn't have believed them.   This episode is my ina...

With the rolling out of the coronavirus vaccine, there are a lot of people who have questions about who will get it, how it it will be distributed and the reliability of the virus. Today is the first part of a series “Coronavirus Virus Q&A”, as we address 4 matters that should be on everyone’s mind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--...

If you are thinking about going to law school, do you know all of the important questions you should be asking??? This video is a continuation of the “What I tell parents who ask about their children going to law school” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .

At some point in our lives, we may find ourselves looking after our loved ones.  It may happen gradually or it may happen suddenly.  However, the transition can be smooth or rocky. In today’s edition of “Easy but NOT so Easy”, we are going to talk about things you should consider when the need to take care of loved ones arises. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i...

All job references are NOT created equal.   Making sure you use the right job references is a crucial part of your job search process. In this episode of “Easy but NOT so Easy”, we will talk about the unique challenges of choosing the right person to be a reference in your job search process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987...

if you have been fired, you may feel like suing your employer is the next thing you should do.  However, it's important to recognize some key things if you do. In this episode of "Easy but NOT so Easy", I talk about some things you should consider if you are planning on suing your employer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/su...

At some point in your working life, you may find yourself in the position of quitting or wanting to quit your job.  The decision to quit may be an easy decision.  However, the ramifications of quitting may have a greater impact than you realize.  Here are a few things to consider. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .

There are countless situations where filing a lawsuit is the proper course of action.   Many times, people find themselves feeling confident they can file a lawsuit on their own.  However, there are some things some people are not aware of when it comes to filing a law suit.    In this segment of the series "Easy but not so Easy", I spend time sharing general information about the things that peop...

I am at that age where quite a few of my friends have kids who are either starting college or in the middle of college.  At some point, if their kids are interested in going to law school, I am reached out to and I try to share with my friends to help guide their children down the law school experience.   Here are some things I have learned Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

Welcome to "IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves" Today, 11/24/2020, as part of our ongoing series "Easy but not easy" we are going to talk about the difference between 'HAVING' healthcare and "HAVING ACCESS TO' healthcare.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .

As part of my ongoing series, "Living with Jim Crow", this segment is titled 'Ray's Way!'.   The title is derived from my opportunity to interview my uncle, Retired Police Officer and AME Zion minister, Reverend Ray Owens, Senior as we had an in depth discussion about his experience during Jim Crow.  Many of the experiences were consistent with various experiences of blacks living in the South dur...

IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves is proud to kickoff the inaugural: “Easy but Not Easy” series Today, we are talking about the “Easy but Not Easy” ways to start your own business. As a former business owner, we will go over a few of the obstacles and initial things you should do when starting your own business Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-r...

From age 40 to 44, things started to take shape in a very unique way.  I had been running my own business for about 3 years.   I was exploring different types of technology.   My wife started to work for me.   My firm was growing.  Things were moving in a different direction.  Yet, I, also, started making a whole different level of mistakes in my growth. I hope you can learn from my journey. Becom...

One of the most powerful lessons that I learned was my first time trying out a business venture.   Despite having a law degree, I made all KINDS of bone head decisions which resulted in me closing the doors on the business within the first year.   However, the experience ended up being on the best decisions I made. It was a humbling experience but it offered me a lot of lessons that I found useful...

Once you have committed to making the career change, the reality comes into play once you start putting things into action. And it becomes scarier once you start experiencing new things you never experienced or never anticipated. Here are a few things I experienced. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .

When forced to have to make a decision, we often struggle between the choice of the thing we know and the unknown. The unknown can be terrifying. The unknown can be wrong decision but it can also be the RIGHT decision. Here is something I learned from that experience. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .

How many of us are jealous when we see people who change careers? These people make it look easy. However, sometimes, there are a lot of decisions that happen behind the scenes before change can happen. Let me share with you the things I went through when I was decided to leave my growing career as a Naval Officer and go back to school as a struggling college student in order to attend law school....

There are many people who have never been to a homeless shelter.. These places are a vital resource to a large segment of our population. When I was a practicing attorney, I visited a client at a shelter and got a different perspective about the importance of these resources. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .