The Legal Lens Podcast

Such an extraordinary conversation on the Legal Lens show with CA State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 It was inspiring to learn all about the Senator’s workers rights legislative initiatives, along with so many other insights on workplace legislation. Bee sure to check it out today! It’s well worth listening to! To listen to our live show, tune in every Saturday @ 11 AM PT & Sunday @...

Get ready for an incredible episode of the Legal Lens Show this week 👏🏾 I’m thrilled to have top Attorney Jamie Wright and esteemed HR expert Dr. Thelá Thatch joining me on the airwaves of KBLA TALK 1580. It’s a special edition, dedicated to celebrating Mother’s Day and shedding light on the latest legal updates and workplace protections for mothers. We’re delving into important discussions abou...

To help us honor the upcoming Jury Duty Appreciation Week, we welcome top attorney Ibiere Seck of and top jury consultant Harry Plotkin on the Legal Lens show! We discussed the importance of jury duty, how jurors are selected, and why it matters to all of us. Check it out! To listen to our live show, tune in every Saturday @ 11 AM PT & Sunday @ 1 PM PT on  kbla1580.com  and on the  KBLA TALK 1580...

Are you ready for an exciting week? Kick it off the right way by joining us for another episode of Legal Lens 📣 I am thrilled to have California State Senator Maria Elena Durazo as my guest. She helps us wrap up our April series with the latest housing legislation we should keep an eye on, and we discuss some of the recent workforce policies in honor of May Day coming up tomorrow. To listen to ou...

Our Housing series continues with the third show and I am thrilled to announce our Legal Lens guest of the week, Nicole Williams, Executive Director of LISC-LA! LISC-LA is a highly active organization in the fair housing space and is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive community in Los Angeles. With critical issues like homelessness and overcrowding affecting our city and state, Nicole s...

Councilmember Nithya Raman, one of the council’s most dedicated renter advocates in recent years joined us this week on the LegalLens Show  @kbla1580 ! Listen in to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing renters in L.A. and the innovative solutions being proposed to address these issues. From rent control to tenant protections, Councilmember Raman has been at the forefront of advocat...

April is recognized as Fair Housing Month, and in celebration of this, I am thrilled to welcome on the Legal Lens Show a series of esteemed guests who are deeply involved in their communities and committed to advancing fair housing issues and addressing homelessness. On this episode, we will have the honor of hosting California Assemblymember Tina McKinnor. We’re discussing her recent legislative...

Join me on the Legal Lens Show as we dive into 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭, 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 & 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. It’s a subject that’s been getting a lot of attention recently, as more and more people are speaking out about the need for greater inclusivity and understanding in the workplace. To help us navigate these complex issues, we’re lucky to be joined by attorney Toni Jaramilla, who has extens...

As a radio host and mediator, I am excited to delve into the world of mediation with you and our two special guests - attorneys and mediators Jennifer Terando President of the Southern California Mediation Association, and Susan Guthrie, Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section. It’s the perfect time to learn about different approaches to dispute resolution and how the...

We’re back with another exciting episode of the Legal Lens Show, and we’ve got a fantastic guest joining us this episode!🎙️ Join us as we continue the conversation on Pay Equity, which we started at the Black Enterprise Magazine Women in Power Summit in Las Vegas. My guest is the amazing Niani Tolbert Founder & CEO of Hire Black Now, who served as the moderator for our pay equity panel at the Summ...

Exciting news! I’m thrilled to welcome two exceptional guests to the Legal Lens Show! As part of our Women In Power series, we're exploring the topic of 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 with Shenae Rourk, President & CEO of Redwood Resources, and Larry Taylor, seasoned independent corporate director. Together, we dive into the challenges and opportunities that women and people of color face in seekin...

We’re kicking off Women’s History Month in style, featuring two inspiring powerhouse women: California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass! Listen in as we start a new series this month on the Legal Lens Show. We’ll be shining a light on incredible women in Law and Legislature, diving into their motivations, visions, and impact on our community. This month, we’ve got...

We’re back with the last part of our Court & Judicial System Series! I am thrilled to welcome Judge Kevin C. Brazile of the Los Angeles Superior Court on our Legal Lens Show @ KBLA TALK 1580 to help us conclude the series. Judge Brazile continues to educate us on the best practices and tools to use when appearing in court. More than that, we discuss how our courts have been affected by Covid-19 an...

We are excited to continue our court and judicial system series with The Honorable Patricia Titus, who is our guest for this week’s Legal Lens Show @kbla1580 . Here are three reasons why you’ll want to take a listen: ✅ Continue to learn about how the court system works and the key role that judges play in it; ✅ If you live in Inglewood or the surrounding areas, there’s even more reason to listen...

Last week on the Legal Lens Show @KBLA TALK 1580, we talked about the critical role of judges in the American justice system. I was thrilled to welcome The Honorable Roderick W. Shelton, San Diego Superior Court, Supervising Judge and The Honorable Rupert A. Byrdsong, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge on our show! Our guests shared with us their path, how they became judges, as well as what it mean...

In just the first month of 2023, we have seen 7 civilians lose their lives to unlawful force incidents, including Tyre Nichols, Keenan Anderson and others. To help us understand the legal implications of these and other cases, I am pleased to welcome returning Legal Lens guest, esteemed civil rights attorney Carl Douglas. Mr. Douglas provided insights on the Nichols case and information regarding...

We had a lot to talk about on the Legal Lens show this week! In light of the recent mass shootings in California and beyond, it is not only timely but also incredibly important to discuss these issues beyond the lens. To help us understand these issues in greater depth and to discuss possible solutions, we welcome to the @kbla1580 studio two experts in law enforcement with an emphasis on mass shoo...

You don’t want to miss this Legal Lens episode 👏🏾 I am thrilled to welcome Judge Mablean Ephriam to the show! This is our opportunity to go behind the scenes with our guest and learn more about her upbringing, as well as her work prior to becoming America’s favorite TV Court Judge. We discussed Judge Mablean’s impactful charity work and her two books. To listen to our live show, tune in every Sa...

After a tumultuous 15-rounds voting, the House of Representatives now has an elected speaker. We all watched the turns of the voting process in the news and I’m sure I am not the only one who would like to know: What was really going on? What’s next? I am thrilled to welcome Congressmember Sydney Kamlager-Dove on this week’s Legal Lens show @kbla1580 ! Hon. Kamlager shared with us what was happeni...

I am thrilled to join the amazing Dominique DiPrima on her show @ KBLA TALK 1580 to discuss the latest employment law updates, COVID-19 & leave laws, remote work and other trends for 2023. 🔔 Follow me on social media to learn more about the Legal Lens episodes & news from the legal world: Facebook: facebook.com/iamangelareddockwright Instagram: instagram.com/iamangelareddockwright 🔗 Connect with...

2022 was a turning point in law enforcement & police reform, and the evolution will continue in 2023. To help us kick off the year with a great Legal Lens episode, I am thrilled to welcome on our @kbla1580 airwaves the one and only Sunny Slaughter! Sunny is a national expert on police and law enforcement reform and comes with over 35 years of an eclectic mix of consultancy and expertise as a law e...

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗟𝗔 𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! Yes, you read it right! The last episode in 2022 focused on workplace & employment law, a subject dear to my heart. I discussed the top legal updates of 2022 and expected developments in 2023, as well as answered questions from you - our listeners. If you missed the live episode, listen in! Hope you’ll find it helpful. Happ...

𝑨 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 ... 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓. This is how my guest for this week’s Legal Lens show describes the Section 14 area of Palm Springs, CA. This was once a thriving community until a series of forced removals by the City of Palm Springs in the 1950s - 1960s, which took place with little or no notice, and sometimes destroyed houses...

I’m back! Although I loved having a weekend off to celebrate with family and take some time for myself, I am thrilled to share another great Legal Lens episode with you! Joining me are two amazing attorneys, community leaders and policy makers, whose work is a vital part of our Los Angeles community. Attorney Capri Maddox is the first Executive Director of the Los Angeles Civil + Human Rights and...

I am thrilled to welcome California's 37th Congressional District representative-elect Sydney Kamlager to the @ KBLA TALK 1580 studio. We discussed her plans as she follows in Congressmember Karen Bass ’ footsteps, her top priorities for Congress, and her legacy and legislative victories while serving in the California Senate. Hon. Kamlager also helped us dissect the midterm elections - what they...