Journey to Esquire®️ The Podcast

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Ana Lleonart 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 Justin Bell, 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 Darnesha Carter Foli.  Darnesha Carter Foli is a board member of Diversity Access Pipeline, Inc. She has a variety of experience within commercial litigation. She has been instrumental in getting clients favorable results in matters involving product liability, trade secret misappropriation, construction, employment, healthcare, insurance, and securities la...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Ieisha Humphrey. Ieisha Humphrey was born in Chicago, IL, but spent her formative years in Holland, Michigan, where she graduated from Holland High School.  Ieisha earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan and then earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with a concentration in c...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Cornelius Demps to discuss joining the board. Cornelius Demps is an attorney who represents clients in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Cornelius Demps is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars for 2019 - 2022. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Cornel...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Class of 2020 Scholar Marcia Frith 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 Abigail Dean to discuss joining the board. Abigail Dean is an Assistant State Attorney at the 13th Judicial Circuit. She obtained by Juris Doctorate at Stetson University College of Law. Her undergraduate institution was the University of South Florida, where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Her favorite hobbies are reading books, vol...

In this episode we pass the mic to Krystle Cacci to discuss developing an appellate practice. Krystle is an Appellate Attorney, Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. She is a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Experienced policy analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the public and private sectors. Skilled in Public Sector Organizations, Analytical Skills, Government, Research and W...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Kim Lopater to discuss overcoming challenges. Kimberly is an associate in the Casualty Department where she handles matters involving Personal Injury Protection (PIP) within the Fraud/Special Investigation Practice Group.   In May 2015, Kimberly received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, with a double major in Political Scie...

Trinidad-born, Brooklyn-raised, California-dreamin'! Dr. Annette V. Clarke is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in serious mental illness, diversity and community mental health, immigration and acculturation, mindfulness and meditation, and body positivity. Dr. Clarke earned her Ph. D. and M.S. degrees in Clinical Psychology at Palo Alto University. She holds an M.A. in Psychology with...

Tisheana Burton is a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Intern.    The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need financial and emo...

Neena Sterling is a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Scholar.    The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need financial and emo...

Lucero Ayala Feliciano is a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Scholar.  The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! We are essential for diverse law students who need financial and emot...

Jessica Merker is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Scholar.    The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need finan...

David Mitchell is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Scholar.    The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need finan...

Kourey Hendryx-Bell is a graduate of WMU Cooley Law School and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Scholar.   The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need financial and...

Leah Le'Vell is a Stetson University College of Law graduate and Class of 2022 Journey to Esquire® Scholar.    The Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program provides academic and professional development for students interested in becoming lawyers. The journey to esquire is a long one, but we are here to help! ​ We are essential for diverse law students who need financial...

Journey to Esquire®️ Scholarship & Leadership Program Class of 2022 Graduation - including a keynote address by Tammy Briant Spratling, CEO of Community Tampa Bay, introduction by Sarah Lahlou-Amine, Board Treasurer, presentations by our scholars, intern, board members, and announcement of the 2022 Law Day Writing and Art Competition. The individual presentations are also available for viewing...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Abraham Shakfeh, Esq.! Abraham Shakfeh is an attorney at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig’s Tampa office, practicing in Construction, Casualty Defense Litigation and Third-Party Coverage. Abraham obtained his Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Florida c um laude in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from Florida State University in 2011. He is admitted to practice...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Precious L. Williams, J.D.! Williams is a 2001 graduate of the illustrious Spelman College, a historically-black undergraduate institution for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2003, Williams went on to pursue her Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law-Newark. Williams, also known as the “Killer Pitch Master,” is a dynamic speaker, effective trainer, and...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Adeel Bashir, Esq.! Adeel Bashir is a Federal Public Defender of the Middle District of Florida and President of the American Muslim Bar Association. Bashir graduated from George Mason University School of Law in 2009, where he was a participant of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and held leadership roles in George Mason’s Moot Court Board an...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Jonathan Kernizan, Esq! Jonathan Kernizan is a personal injury attorney at Steinger, Greene & Feiner’s Tampa and Saint Petersburg locations. Before pursuing a career in law, Jonathan served in the United States Navy where he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom abroad the USS Harry S. Truman. Jonathan attended St. Thomas University College of La...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Marron Gebremeskel, Esq.!   Marron was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the daughter of Eritrean refugees who immigrated to the U.S. before she was born. Marron attended the University of Miami for her Bachelor's degree and Florida State University, College of Law for her Juris Doctorate degree. In college, Marron studied abroad and travelled th...

In this first episode of Season 3 of Journey to Esquire The podcast we talk to JTE alum, Ray C Petty, Jr. about his viral video depicting him and his mom finding out that he passed the bar exam, resilience through grief and tough times, and mental health while in law school and beyond. Ray helped launch the Journey to Esquire Podcast which debuted in 2019, so go check it out on Apple Podcasts, Anc...

In this episode, we pass the mic to Melanie Firffi, Esq. (JD MBA) with Guest Host and Board Member Jamila S. Little, Esq.    Melanie is a triple-graduate of The Florida State University (Business Finance, 2003; MBA, 2006; JD, 2006). Her entrepreneurial skills were honed for thirteen years at a prominent Florida corporate law firm where she served as a law clerk and then attorney from 200...