Journey to Esquire®️ The Podcast

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar  Luis A. Aleman, a graduate of Stetson University College of Law  who will give his Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on his "journey to esquire." Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar Assita Toure a graduate of Stetson University College of Law who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Kishnee Theus, a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com inf @journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar Brielle Tucker, a graduate of Stetson University College of Law  who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar Brittney Lainez, a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School  who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Journeyto...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2023 Scholar Jessica Sivillo to discuss academic success in law school. Jessica graduated from WMU Cooley Law School, where she was a leader in many student organizations, including on the board of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Executive Notes Editor for the Cooley Law Review. She also had the honor of being chosen by her classmates...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2023 Scholar Logan Jackson to discuss academic success in law school. Logan Jackson is a graduate of the Stetson University College of Law, where she was the President of the Black Law Students Association, a member of the Trial Team, and won two championships, including an award for the best opening statement, and won a writing competition with the Cen...

J🎥📚 Experience the power of oral history with our 'Journey to Esquire: An Oral History' playlist. This series features in-depth interviews with influential African-American attorneys from the civil rights era in the Tampa Bay area. Dive into the stories of Delano Stewart, former State Senator Arthenia Joyner, Donald Odom, and retired Justice Peggy A. Quince. From humble beginnings in the...

In this episode, we pass the mic to the Class of 2023, Logan Jackson and Jessica Sivillo to discuss academic success in law school. In this episode, you'll hear all about our great scholars and the work they are doing in law school and throughout their third year. We also share information about our podcast, blog posts, alumni updates, and our Fifth Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser in do...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Shamika T. Askew to discuss failing forward in life. She was born and raised in Michigan but has made Florida her permanent residency. Prior to moving to Florida, Ms. Askew worked for a state governmental agency, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), for eight years. During those years, her love for public service derived. As a public servant, she...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Lisa Blasser to discuss academic success in law school. Make sure to check out the free eBook- link below! In 2001, Lisa was a first-gen law student studying her heart out, thinking she was fully prepared for the first semester finals. Despite intense effort, she was placed on academic probation and given one semester to either figure out how to succeed in law s...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Briaunna Buckner Durhal to discuss appellate practice and mentorship. Briaunna participated in The Appellate Project’s inaugural Mentorship Program and is passionate about ensuring our highest courts reflect our communities Briaunna Buckner Durhal currently serves as a judicial law clerk for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Kelly Charles-Collins to discuss leveraging your profession to pursue your purpose. Kelly Charles-Collins is a sought-after authority specializing in unconscious bias, bystander intervention, and courageous conversations. Kelly has been revolutionizing the way leaders and employees learn about and address the issues of justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and b...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Lorna Brown-Burton to discuss pursuing service through bar associations, both voluntary and mandatory. Lorna E. Brown-Burton is an “AV” rated attorney who is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1987 and the Southern District of Florida since 1990. Ms. Brown-Burton’s primary area of practice is workers’ compensation defense representing Employe...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Sherriee Detzler to discuss preparing for law school and the bar exam. Sherriee Detzler works for AccessLex Institute as the National Director--Helix Bar Engagement. In that role, she is a legal educator and guides students on best practices for preparing for the bar exam while spearheading the first nonprofit Bar Review exam Company which sells its courses and...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Forest Sutton, a graduate of Stetson University College of Law who will give his Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on his "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire

In this episode, we pass the mic to Aliza Shatzman to discuss federal judicial clerkships and The Legal Accountability Project. Aliza Shatzman is the President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit aimed at ensuring that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences while extending support and resources to those who do not. Aliza earned her BA from Williams College and her...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Adrianna Laforest a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire." www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2019 Scholar Jemima Pierre Zetrenne , a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School  who will give her Scholar Presentation and share the program's impact on her "journey to esquire."  www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire

In this episode, we pass the mic to Jacob Delorme to discuss finding inspiration from role models in law. Jacob is an Assistant State Attorney Assistant State Attorney at the State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit ·  where he manages caseload between 200 – 400 cases for various misdemeanors, conducts legal research, and drafting of legal documents necessary for case preparation, Inter...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Devan Hardaway to discuss pursuing persistence on the journey to esquire. She is an Assistant State Attorney at Florida's 13th Judicial Circuit. She has worked in that office for several years in different capacities and in different divisions. Ms. Hardaway is a Florida Supreme Court Mediator certified in County and Civil Circuit Mediation. She is also a volunte...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Judith Scully to discuss pursuing social justice in law school. Judith A.M. Scully has been a law professor since 1996. She joined the Stetson University College of Law in 2009 as a tenured full professor.  From August 2011 until May 2017, she served as the William Reese Smith Distinguished Professor of Law for the purpose of developing public service, pro bono...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Kymberly Porter  to discuss being a parent while in law school. Kymberly is originally from Mobile, Alabama. She has had an interesting journey to her current position as a licensed attorney and Law Student Coach.  After high school, she attended Alabama A&M University for four years until she became unexpectedly pregnant, with only seven classes left until...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Azmatullah Mustahsan to discuss being an introverted lawyer.  Azmatullah "Azi" is an Assistant State Attorney, for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Florida.  He is  a recent graduate of WMU Cooley Law School, where he received my Juris Doctorate degree. He received his undergraduate degree from The University at Buffalo where he received his BA in Politica...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Katharine Haddad  to discuss allyship Katharine Haddad is an Assistant State Attorney at State Attorney's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit. She is the President-Elect of the Young Lawyers Section of the St. Petersburg Bar Association. She graduated from the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College...