The Legal Lens Podcast

ᴛʜᴇ 100ᴛʜ ʟᴇɢᴀʟ ʟᴇɴs ᴇᴘɪsᴏᴅᴇ - I am beyond thrilled to announce that we've reached this incredible milestone!  And to mark the occasion, it is an honor to welcome esteemed trial attorney Carl Douglas! Together, we'll delve into the latest developments in civil rights, focusing on the wrongful conduct of law enforcement officers and other cases of note. To listen to our live show, tune in every Sat...

As of mid-October, more than 130,600 migrants had arrived in New York City since the spring of 2022, a situation that compelled mayor Eric Adams to declare a humanitarian crisis. With the migrant situation gripping cities across the US, the question remains: What are some of the initiatives and approaches to this issue in cities like Los Angeles? Join me on the Legal Lens show, where I'm incredibl...

This week's Legal Lens show brings a powerful topic: 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 & 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐀. The staggering statistics show an estimated 27.6 million victims worldwide at any given time. But here's the thing: knowledge is power, and it's our collective responsibility to keep our communities safe. That is why I'm inviting you to join a crucial discussion where we'll unravel the complexities...

Exciting news, everyone! This weekend on the Legal Lens, we're delving into a topic that impacts us all: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡? I am absolutely thrilled to welcome a distinguished guest, Uduak-Joe Ntuk, nationally recognized energy, oil and gas, and environmental expert. He is the former 17th California Oil & Gas Supervisor. Notably, he was the first African American to serve in this role sin...

With a whirlwind of changes and initiatives taking place in the US Congress and at our LA County levels, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome two extraordinary guests on this week's Legal Lens episode! These remarkable policy makers have graced our show before, and each time, their insights have been invaluable in helping us understand the latest legislative and policy updates and how they impact o...

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here!  I am absolutely thrilled to have the incredible attorney Sara Williams on the Legal Lens show @ KBLA TALK 1580! Sara is not just a nationally-renowned attorney; she’s a powerful voice that empowers women lawyers everywhere. Her work is an inspiration to me, and I know it will be to you too!  To listen to our live show, tune in every Saturday...

I am beyond thrilled to welcome the legendary attorney and recently named a Top 100 Attorney in California - Eric Dubin - on the KBLA TALK 1580 airwaves. Known for securing landmark victories, including the $30 million Wrongful Death verdict against Robert Blake and a historic $24 million Civil Rights settlement against CHP this year, among many other historical victories, Eric Dubin's expertise a...

Join me on the #LegalLens show this week as I welcome attorneys Rodney Diggs & Byron Purcell, partners and directors at Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell & Diggs! Get ready to dive into the latest updates and cases held by our esteemed guests, as well as celebrating 80 years of excellence of this renowned Black-Owned law firm and an insightful discussion on police misconduct, personal injury, and medical...

After a fantastic series dedicated to Legal Issues impacting Small Businesses & Startups, it’s time to turn the page to a new  #Legal  Lens episode, dedicated to the other half of the coin: employees 📣 If you were able to join me last week, you remember that I mentioned how important employees are in any business - be it large or small - and I am thrilled to dive this week into  #EmploymentLaw  U...

Ending the  #SmallBusiness  Legal Issues series in style! I am super-excited to host and lead this week’s Legal Lens episode, talking about a topic I know well - Employment Law. This past month’s series has been a blast and I am thrilled to finish it up with a solo show 📣 As an employment attorney and now employment  #mediator  for nearly 30 years, I discuss some of the top  #employmentlaw  issue...

In this week's episode, I have a powerhouse guest joining us: the amazing Norma Williams, a prolific  #realestate  attorney with an impressive track record in handling financing, purchase and sale, and leasing transactions. Her insights are pure gold, and you won't want to miss out! Continuing our  #SmallBusiness  Legal Issues series, we're diving into a crucial topic: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐋𝐞𝐚...

My special guest for the week is an exceptional Intellectual Property attorney, Almuhtada Smith. With a remarkable decade of legal expertise, Almuhtada brings a wealth of knowledge in handling complex transactional matters for startups, entertainment professionals, venture-backed companies, and family owned businesses. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a start-up, a creative professional, or simply...

🎙️Tune In Alert! This week on Legal Lens: Navigating Legal Challenges in the World of Online  #FashionRetail  and Startups! Join me for another enlightening episode of  #LegalLens  as we continue our  #SmallBusiness  Legal Issues series. 📌 This time, we're delving into 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐔𝐩𝐬. Excited to have esteemed attorney Rebecca Henry and fashion maven Aku...

We're kicking off an incredible new  #LegalLens  series focused on  #smallbusiness  legal issues 📣 In celebration of Black Business Month, we're devoting our shows to the hardworking entrepreneurs who fuel our economy and enrich our communities. To get things rolling, we have two exceptional guests joining us, attorney and fellow UCLA alumnus Daniel J. Alexander II and attorney Oluwatobi Agbelemo...

Get ready for a great #LegalLens episode! We're diving into the world of Government/Public Sector #EmploymentLaw , and you won't want to miss it! Joining me are esteemed attorneys Allison Bracy & Channing Hawkins, founders and directors at Bracy Hawkins Law, P.C. and I am thrilled to welcome them on our #BlackOwned Law Firms series. Whether you're a legal beagle or just curious about the ever-chan...

Join me as I am beyond thrilled to welcome the brilliant attorney Tatianna Metters-Scurlock to our  #BlackOwned  Law Firms Series this month! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 As the first woman leader to join our series, Tatianna has broken barriers and is an inspiration to many. I’m excited to dive into an engaging discussion on  #probate  law, conservatorship, and guardianship. In this episode, Tatianna reminds us...

Workplace  #disputes  are more common than you might think. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟖 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭. Understanding the intricacies of  #employmentlaw  is crucial in navigating these challenges. 📌 In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of workplace disputes and shedding light on the latest trends in employment law. Continuing...

We've seen a lot of incredible guests on the  #LegalLens  show and tomorrow's episode will not disappoint 📣 I had the pleasure of hosting two remarkable civil rights attorneys on the KBLA TALK 1580 airwaves. 📌 Pete Carr, the founder of  @plclawgroup , is a passionate advocate in  #civilrights  cases, particularly those involving  #policebrutality  and  #excessiveforce . His dedication to seeking...

🎙️ With July being the month where we celebrate America's freedoms and independence, we also celebrate Black-Owned solo and multi-attorney law firms who have carved their own paths and are making waves in the legal industry 👏🏾 Fitting this bill perfectly, we begin the series by welcoming esteemed attorney Stephen King extraordinary civil rights, employment, and personal injury lawyer, and the cu...

I am thrilled to have this discussion with guest host Jill Munroe on First Things First with Dominique DiPrima @ KBLA TALK 1580! 🔗 Connect with Angela:   Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Visit Angela's Website

🎙️ Prepare for a thought-provoking episode on Legal Lens this week, as we unravel the intricate layers of the criminal justice system with esteemed Attorney Aaron Jansen! As a former public defender in the widely discussed Nipsey Hussle case, Aaron Jansen brings a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience to our conversation. Join us as we delve deep into the case, examining the nuances, chall...

Reparations have become a blazing topic in California, captivating attention across the entire nation. The significance of this subject cannot be overstated. I feel incredibly fortunate and honored to announce that on the upcoming episode of Legal Lens, we will have the pleasure of hosting two esteemed Harvard Law School graduates, attorneys Tony Tolbert & Adam Radinsky, for the second installment...

In just a few short weeks, the CA Reparations Task Force is expected to present the final report of their work over the last two+ years. It is a long-awaited moment, when we will learn more about the findings of the Task Force, from eligibility criteria to recommendations in terms of potential forms of compensation, next steps, and the go forward. I am thrilled to continue our discussion on CA Rep...

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭: 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 I am honored to have the distinguished Kenneth Cloke, Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution and a lead founder of Mediators Beyond Borders International Mediators Beyond Borders as my special guest for this week’s Legal Lens show  @kbla1580 . With an extraordinary r...

𝐈𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏, 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟑𝟖,𝟑𝟐𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫. This statistic is both distressing and a stark reminder that the numbers have remained alarmingly consistent. I invite you to join me for an important conversation that delves into this pressing issue. We are joined by esteemed thought leaders, CA State Senator Steven Bradford and nationally r...