The Legal Lens Podcast

I am thrilled to welcome our guest for this edition of The Legal Lens Show - a fellow attorney I respect and admire, Janai Nelson. Janai is the President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund , the nation’s premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice and equality. She brings to our show not only an incredible amount of experience as lead counsel in top cases, b...

One of the positive outcomes of the recent fallout of the leaked audio recordings from three LA City Councilpersons and a labor leader, is it has led to the LA City Council revisiting the City’s redistricting laws and regulations. We discussed this topic in-depth on the Legal Lens Show @ KBLA TALK 1580 with two great guests: LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman and Professor Sara Sadhwani. Hon. Nith...

The Legal Lens show is back, clothed in its brand new jingle by Jayy Starr and our updated design! I am excited to welcome in the KBLA TALK 1580 studio two policy leaders who will help us dissect the 2020 CAREN Act of San Francisco and a recent similar ordinance passed by the City of Berkeley, California City Council: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 As the first Black man serving as President of the...

The Legal Lens One Year Anniversary Show is here! I am beyond excited about this milestone and hope you’ll listen in to our discussion of the recent developments in the Los Angeles Council and the expected next steps. To help us better understand the implications of Los Angeles City leaders’ comments, we welcome two amazing guests: 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐭 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐬 Having worked for over 30 years for or with...

We just entered the last quarter of the year, so what better time to revisit some of the significant laws passed and legal updates at the federal level - the Infrastructure Bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, and initiatives related to reproductive rights? And I have a great guest joining us on the Legal Lens show to help us with this conversation: Congresswoman Linda Sanchez! Check out our discuss...

1.5 million people file for bankruptcy every year, and 97% of those filings are individuals. We can all agree these numbers are concerning, especially as they have been on the rise due to the global pandemic and rising inflation and costs. To help us better understand the causes of bankruptcy and the latest updates in the field, is esteemed Attorney Karine Karadjian. I am particularly excited to w...

When we started the discussion on Estate Planning & Probate Law a few weeks ago with Terry Franklin & Charlene Usher, I knew one hour wouldn't be enough to cover all the important aspects of this topic. So, it’s time for PART II of this important conversation! On this Legal Lens Show, we welcome once again esteemed attorneys Terrence Franklin and Charlene Usher to learn about probate, the pitfalls...

Self-Care – an important issue for us all! I am excited for the opportunity to guest-host my fellow KBLA TALK 1580 host Areva Martin’s show 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐝. My guest is Sheri Betts, a long-time friend, mentor and the talented author of the book - 𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 & 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞. Sheri has been helping people practice better self-care for over t...

Special Legal Lens edition! To continue the dialogue started at the @ KBLA TALK 1580 Public Safety Forum, we will touch upon the latest legislative updates related to Qualified Immunity. And helping us bring law to light are none others than Hon. Steven Bradford, California State Senator and James De Simone, esteemed civil rights and employment attorney. So grab your coffee and listen to our show...

You asked, we answered! 👏🏾 This week on the Legal Lens show we are discussing a much-awaited and requested topic: Estate Planning & Probate Law and the latest legal trends and issues related to these topics. Why is estate planning important and what happens if you don’t have an estate plan? Why don’t more people have estate plans and what resources are available to help make an informed decision...

You’ve got to check out this Legal Lens episode! Joining me are two incredible young leaders, who will help us dissect the federal Inflation Reduction Act & Student Loan Forgiveness and what these mean for everyday people and our communities. Joining us are Darryn Harris, Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Karen Bass and past Legal Lens guest, and Kristin McGuire, the Executive Director of Young Invi...

I am thrilled to join the one and only Dominique DiPrima on her First Things First Show @KBLA TALK 1580 to discuss the recent law signed by Governor Newsom, and how it affects fast food workers and employers. 🔔 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/iamangelareddockwr...

This Legal Lens Show focuses on current trends in labor and union law. I am thrilled to have top attorneys Thomas Lenz & Joseph Paller Jr. join the discussion! Our esteemed guests have over 30 years experience each as labor law attorneys. They will help us bring law to light on the current climate for labor and union organizing and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the workplace. To list...

In this Legal Lens Episode we focus on Family Law questions,from the latest legal updates, issues to avoid and pitfalls to be mindful of when dealing with divorce, child custody, childcare, and more! I am delighted to welcome on the show two brilliant minds in this field, Attorneys Demetria Graves @ The Graves Law Firm and Kristen Howard @ Law Offices of Makupson & Howard , who help bring light to...

I am thrilled to join the one and only Dominique DiPrima to discuss my new book, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝, and one of my favorite topics - how to build great workplaces in post-pandemic organizations. Whether we’re talking about non-profit or governmental organizations, churches, schools, or private companies - you name it - it is our collective responsibility to build working environments where...

I am excited to welcome two amazing guests to the Legal Lens Show! Helping us uncover The Separation of Church & State - Black Churches & Social Justice are Pastor Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III of Friendship-West Church, Dallas and Pastor Welton Pleasant II of Christ Second Baptist Church, Long Beach - two inspiring leaders, known for their civic engagement and community activism. It is my ple...

Today on Legal Lens we discuss the newly released Do Something The Film with its co-writers & co-producers, Les Wieder & Peppur Chambers . For more details, please visit dosomethingthefilm.com Take your coffee and listen in for a great discussion on social justice, right to protest and more! To listen to our live show, tune in every Saturday @ 11 AM PT & Sunday @ 1 PM PT on kbla1580.com and on the...

I am so excited to welcome my next guests on the Legal Lens show: Lori Gangemi, CEO and attorney Kathy Sanders Platnick, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of AbilityFirst . In light of the recent 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this is a great opportunity to learn more about how people with developmental disabilities are supported in our communities, along with Ability...

Terry is joining me live on this episode to tell us the incredible story of his ancestors' emancipation from slavery and how it helped him understand his life mission: to bend the arc of history towards justice through storytelling. I can't wait to hear how his ancestors' experience has shaped Terry’s outlook as a lawyer and a storyteller. I'm excited to learn from his insights! To listen to our l...

LEGAL LENS is back this week @kbla1580 ! The L.A. County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is joining us, and we're excited to have Attorneys Brian Williams, Executive Director, and Jamon Hicks, Board Member, with us to bring you up to speed on the role of the Commission and its initiatives. The Board of Supervisors established the Commission in 2016 as a way to increase public trust in law en...

In this episode of the Legal Lens Show we are celebrating the Birthday and Life of Nelson Mandela, as well as the work and Legacy of Alex Haley. Alex Haley is the author of the book “Roots” - one of the African-American treasures combining history and fiction, which depicts the story of Haley’s ancestors' journey from Africa to America as enslaved people, and then their rise from slavery to freedo...

Many of us have heard the story of Willa and Charles Bruce who, nearly 100 years ago purchased beachfront property in Manhattan Beach, California with the intent of creating a beach resort for Black people at a time of racial segregation in Southern California. In 1924, that property was wrongfully taken from them by the City of Manhattan Beach. On June 28, 2022, history was made when the County o...

We are probably all aware of the recent Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade. What are the legal and practical implications of this decision? What can we expect to happen next within the legal and public policy landscape? Helping us answer these questions and more are two esteemed leaders and thought-leaders in the field - Attorney Mary Mc...

We couldn’t let the last weekend in June pass without celebrating FATHERS. Helping us bring light on 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 & 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 are Keith Parker, the Director of PROJECT FATHERHOOD at Children's Institute (CII). and Father’s Rights Attorney David Pisarra, the founder of Men's Family Law . To listen to our live show, tune in every Saturday @ 11 AM PT & Sunday @ 1 PM PT on...

As we celebrated Juneteenth, Father's Day & KBLA TALK 1580's one-year anniversary, we had the pleasure to welcome Dante King. Our topic of the day was Juneteenth & Beyond: Where do we go from here? Dante is an author and thought leader on issues of race in the workplace and beyond. We are excited to welcome him to the Legal Lens Shos, where we discussed his new book and his thoughts on where we go...