The Legal Lens Podcast

Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with KBLA founder and visionary Tavis Smiley to discuss his latest book, The Covenant with Black America 20 Years Later . Revisiting the original publication from two decades ago, Smiley reflects on the progress, setbacks, and pressing issues Black Americans still face today. From economic disparity and voting rights to environmental justice and homelessness, the co...

Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with renowned civil rights attorney and activist Constance L. “Connie” Rice to discuss the state of democracy, civil rights, and public safety in America today. Drawing on decades of experience in landmark civil rights cases and impact litigation that has led to systemic change, Attorney Rice shares her insights on the most pressing issues facing the nation. From th...

The Legal Lens Podcast is the show that brings law to light, offering insightful, engaging, and empowering conversations on the legal issues that shape our everyday lives. Hosted by Angela Reddock-Wright, an experienced mediator and former employment attorney, the show dives deep into topics ranging from civil rights and workplace discrimination to criminal justice, reparations, and entertainment...

One of the greatest blessings of producing and hosting a radio show for 3 years is reconnecting with past guests who are making waves in our community. It’s a joy to hear about their new projects and the incredible initiatives they've launched since we last spoke! This week’s episode of Legal Lens is no exception! I’m honored to welcome back attorney Capri Maddox, Founding Executive Director of th...

October is upon us and with it I’m thrilled to continue our Legal Lens talks, designed to empower, inspire, and inform you on the most pressing legal and policy matters of today! With national, state and local elections being right around the corner, this week’s episode is going to be one for the books. We dive deep into some essential topics: - The history of voting rights - The Electoral College...

Get ready for round two of our 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 discussion! I’m excited to welcome attorney Angie Kwik - Partner at Mehr & Associates - to the Legal Lens show, where we’ll dive deep into the employee perspective on this important topic. Many of you have been eagerly waiting for this one, and I can’t wait for you to explore the ins and outs of workers’ rights with Angie! Let's get started!...

What are employers’ responsibilities when an employee is injured at work or files a workers’ compensation claim? And how are these claims settled? More than that, what are the current trends and challenges in workers’ compensation law that you should be aware of? We answer these questions and more as we welcome Jamilla Harris, a highly respected attorney and CA State Bar-Certified Specialist in Wo...

What exactly is a workplace investigation? Who conducts it?  Is it confidential?  What is your role as a complainant, responding party or witness?  What evidence is collected?  What should you expect?  These are questions every employee and employer needs to know.  It was an honor to have Aisha Adam, a highly respected attorney and top workplace and Title IX investigator, join this week’s Legal Le...

The conversation continues on Legal Lens! Last episode's powerful discussion with attorney Krystle Clervaud on Post-COVID Evictions sparked incredible feedback, so we’re keeping the momentum going!  This time, I’m thrilled to welcome Stephanie Chandler, Directing Attorney for Eviction Prevention, and Rodney Leggett, Director of Litigation at the Housing Rights Center, to dive even deeper into thes...

While the pandemic might feel like a distant memory, its impact still lingers, especially in the area of housing and renting. California, Los Angeles and other states and cities throughout the country have been hit hard, and many - tenants and landlords alike - are still struggling to cope with the long-lasting effects.   In our 𝘚𝘪𝘻𝘻𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘰𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘴 series, we dive into this critical topic as...

I’m back this week with a fresh Legal Lens episode that you won’t want to miss.  Please take a listen as we dive into a sizzling hot legal issue with the top criminal defense and trial attorney Louis Shapiro. We go behind the lens to discuss Attorney Shapiro’s life and work as a criminal defense attorney, while he also provides us insights on what we need to know about Driving Under the Influence...

When you hear the name Carol D. Powell Lexing, you know a story of excellence is coming your way. I was thrilled to welcome attorney Powell Lexing to this week’s Legal Lens show as part of our Top Attorneys & Sizzling Hot Legal Issues Series. We’re diving deep into some of her most impactful civil rights cases, from the groundbreaking Jena Six case to the 2008 Baron “Scooter” Pikes wrongful death...

This week, I stepped behind the lens with leading trial and individual rights attorney, Bradley C. Gage. We unpacked some of the most significant cases he’s tackled in recent years: - Family of Rob Marquis Adams – shot and killed by a San Bernardino police officer in 2022. - Family of Niani Finlayson – tragically shot in front of her 9-year-old daughter by an LA Sheriff’s Deputy in 2023. We also e...

The Sizzling Hot Legal Issues Series continues with another fantastic top attorney guest and topic! This time, we dive into High Profile & Celebrity Client Representation in Criminal, Civil & Entertainment Law Cases with the amazing attorney Shawn Holley, a named partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP. With more than 60 trials to her credit, attorney Holley is a rare gem, practicing i...

Some of the recurrent questions I received for our Top Attorneys & Sizzling Hot Summer Legal Issues Series are related to immigration laws, protections, and requirements. So, this week on Legal Lens, I was thrilled to welcome to our show for the first time, top immigration attorney Audrea Golding joining us live to discuss the latest in immigration law! In light of some of the discussions happenin...

It was an honor to kick off our series with one of our most beloved guests, the legendary attorney Carl E. Douglas! Carl E. Douglas is a name that speaks for itself. As one of the top civil rights attorneys in the nation, his record of success and dedication to justice is unparalleled. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, Carl joined us live to dive into crucial civil rights issues and to answer some of yo...

I’m beyond thrilled to welcome back one of our incredible past guests who is making waves in the fight for reparations and justice for victims of racially motivated land takings. Join me as I chat with the amazing Kavon Ward, founder and CEO of Where is My Land and Justice for Bruce's Beach. Kavon has spearheaded the historic movement that successfully returned stolen land to the descendants of Bl...

CA Senator Steven Bradford has been leading the charge on crucial legislative initiatives lately, and I’m honored to welcome him back to the #LegalLens show to discuss some of them!  One of our main topics is the recently proposed Senate Bill 1050 - The Racially Motivated Taking of Property - and how it connects to the issue of Reparations. This is a topic we’ve delved into extensively over the pa...

Continuing our discussions on the topic of reparations for the African American community, on this week’s Legal Lens show we welcomed the amazing and inspiring powerhouse attorney Areva Martin - a leader who has been in the trenches on this issue.    Areva also is a fellow KBLA Talk 1580 host, hosting the weekday show “In Real Time with Areva Martin.” Areva has been on the Legal Lens show before a...

Excited to keep the conversation going from the KBLA TALK 1580 groundbreaking and historic C-SPAN townhall event on Climate Change & Social Justice! Joining us on the Legal Lens show is one of our past guests, the incredible Dr. Shakari Byerly, Managing Partner of Evitarus, who is leading the underlying research and polling for KBLA’s Climate Justice Campaign. Tune in as we dive deeper into Evitar...

Get ready to be inspired this Father’s Day weekend! Join me on the Legal Lens show for an unforgettable conversation with esteemed attorney Bruce Jackson, an Associate General Counsel at Microsoft, and managing director for strategic partnerships out of the office of the president at Microsoft. 📌 Bruce shares his remarkable story of perseverance and reinvention in his memoir, 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞...

Get ready to have your beliefs about DEI challenged! Tune in to this Legal Lens show for a conversation that’s bound to shake things up. Our guest, award-winning organizational psychologist Dr. Tiffany Brandreth, aka “Dr. B - the Bias Expert” - has done extensive research in the field and is here to uncover some unexpected, yet crucial elements of DEI in the workplace. 📌 Having been on the inside...

Starting June strong with an amazing Legal Lens episode featuring none other than the official LinkedIn Learning Expert for Diversity & Inclusion in recruiting and interviewing, Dr. Tana M. Session! Dr. Session helps us continue our DEI series with a crucial discussion on: Are companies pulling back on their DEI budgets and priorities? Is DEI training truly effective? Should we explore new ways to...

On this Legal Lens DEI Series episode: Natasha Bowman - LinkedIn Top Voice for Workplace Mental Health, and also known as The Workplace Doctor! 📌 Natasha is a leading expert in diagnosing workplace issues and providing effective solutions. She is sharing insights on the connection between DEI and mental health, as well as the current state of mental health and wellness in the workplace, helping u...

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 📣 May 17th, 2024 marks 70 years since the historic and landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Brown v. Board of Education case. It’s been seven decades since the Supreme Court emphasized the importance of equity and equality in education, igniting a path toward progress. I am thrilled to continue this vital conversation on the  #LegalLe...