The Zealous Advocate Podcast

On this episode of the Zealous Advocate Podcast, Mysty, James, and Kevin are joined by fellow attorney Amanda Hill. She is a seasoned healthcare attorney based in Austin, Texas, and is the founder of Guard My Practice, a newly established company. Sensing a gap in the education physicians receive on basic compliance and legal topics, Amanda started Guard My Practice to supplement that education. J...

In this episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, attorneys Mysty Blagg and James Moore invite Jenn Deal to join their conversation. Jenn is not only an attorney but also a life coach for women lawyers who are feeling unfulfilled and stuck in their professional and personal lives. Tune in to enjoy the discussion among Mysty, James, and Jenn, as they talk about the legal profession and how it inters...

In this episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, attorneys Mysty Blagg and James Moore invite Jenn Deal to join their conversation. Jenn is not only an attorney but also a life coach for women lawyers who feel unfulfilled and stuck in their professional and personal lives. Tune in to enjoy the discussion among Mysty, James, and Jenn as they talk about the legal profession and how it intersects wit...

In today's episode of The Zealous Episode Podcast, we have a special guest, Amanda Havertick, an attorney and legal writing coach. She completed her education at Harvard University and Boston College Law School and practiced Labor and Employment Law for over two decades. She also worked as in-house counsel for The Hershey Company and served as Editor of practice group blogs and client alerts a...

In the latest episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, the hosts are attorneys Kevin Littlejohn and Tom Harvey. They are joined by a lifelong resident of Eastern North Carolina who currently serves as an Assistant District Attorney in New Hanover County. He is dedicated to pursuing justice for victims, witnesses, and survivors of crime and takes great pride in his role. As an Assistant District At...

In this episode of the Zealous Advocate Podcast, Mysty and Kevin engage in a compelling conversation with Jim Roberts, exploring the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in Wilmington. Jim Roberts, renowned as the visionary behind the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship incubator, is also the driving force behind the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) and the WALE Angel net...

Join Kevin, Mysty, and Tom as they discuss Title IX advocacy. Appearing as their guest is professional women’s tackle football player and Title IX advocate, Brooke Singer. Brooke is a 2020 graduate of Orange High School and during this episode, she shares her experience with self-advocating for herself in her journey to become the first female member of Orange's football program. Currently,  B...

In this episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, hosts Kevin, Mysty, and Tom are accompanied by esteemed guests Mike Murray and David Roberts, representing Veritext. Veritext, a prominent legal services firm, specializes in offering comprehensive solutions for deposition and litigation support. Mike Murray holds the role of Director of Technical and Creative Solutions at Veritext, showcasing a pro...

On the latest episode of The Zealous Advocate Podcast, we are privileged to welcome Dr. Harvey Castro, a highly regarded Healthcare Advisor. Dr. Castro's unique blend of medical expertise and business acumen has enabled him to offer an unprecedented perspective at the intersection of healthcare and business. As a seasoned Physician with an Executive MBA, Dr. Castro has driven innovation and tr...

Joining Kevin, James, and Mysty on Zoom is Shak Rashad, a former UNC football player and current Account Executive at BetterUp. With his background as a successful college athlete and former New Orleans Saints practice team member, Shak brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Now at BetterUp, a company focused on helping business leaders overcome obstacles through personnel development, t...

In this episode of the Zealous Advocate Podcast, your hosts, Kevin, Mysty, and Tom, are joined by Professor Tony Ghiotto from the University of Illinois College of Law. Lt. Col. Ghiotto is a decorated member of the Air Force Judge Advocate's office, having been stationed at the Pentagon, and Aviano NATO base in Italy, deployed to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, and served as the SJA at Laughli...

Welcome to the newest installment of the Zealous Advocate Podcast! Our focus today is legal topics in healthcare, and we're excited to have attorneys James Moore and Mysty Blagg, as well as Shipman & Wright Summer Associate Katie Jean, joining us to share their knowledge and address the critical issues in this constantly evolving field. Get ready for a thrilling ride as we delve into the i...

We're thrilled to have a special guest on our podcast today. Gary Shipman, the founder and managing partner at Shipman & Wright, LLP, will join us. With over 40 years of experience in the legal profession, Gary is known for his commitment to fighting for his client's rights and interests. Gary began his legal career in 1980 and has since become a respected and trusted member of the leg...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Zealous Advocate Podcast, where we are thrilled to have District Attorney Ben David as our esteemed guest. As the current District Attorney for the NC 6 Prosecutorial District, Ben boasts a wealth of experience in the criminal justice system. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the prestigious University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest Universi...

Welcome to today's episode of the Zealous Advocate Podcast, where a remarkable guest is joining us: William Wright, a Partner and Attorney at Shipman & Wright. William brings expertise across various domains, including personal injury and wrongful death litigation, construction defects, business disputes, unfair trade practices, municipal litigation, and appellate advocacy. His guidance is...

Prepare yourself for an enlightening episode as we welcome our guest today, John Lindsey, the CEO of InCite Legal Tech. John is not your average tech entrepreneur; he possesses an exceptional talent for building successful businesses from the ground up, thanks to his exemplary leadership skills. Beyond having a clear company vision, John understands the significance of creating an environment wher...

Prepare for an engaging podcast episode as we welcome a distinguished guest to the show: Andrew Feldman, the founder of Feldman Firm, PLLC. As an accomplished trial lawyer, Andrew has dedicated his professional journey to protecting the rights of professionals, corporations, healthcare providers, foreign nationals, and healthcare marketers across the United States. His remarkable expertise comes t...

On today's episode, we welcome Jacqueline Schafer, the visionary CEO and creator behind Clearbrief. Clearbrief stands out as an exceptional Word Add-In, revolutionizing the legal field by utilizing AI to aid litigators in uncovering the most persuasive evidence for every sentence in their drafts. Moreover, it simplifies tedious litigation responsibilities such as generating a Table of Authorit...

We welcome our special in-studio guest for today, Katie Jean, who happens to be the Summer Intern at Shipman & Wright. Katie is an accomplished individual, having graduated from Wake Forest University in 2022, where she was on the Field Hockey team. She is pursuing her legal degree at Penn State University School of Law. In today's episode, our hosts, James, Kevin, and Mysty, will engage i...

We are delighted to have Chief District Judge J.H. Corpening as our special guest in the studio. Julius H. Corpening, II is esteemed as chief district court judge for the 5th Judicial District, presiding over New Hanover and Pender counties in North Carolina. Appointed to the court by former Governor James Martin in September 1991, Judge Corpening was re-elected in 2012 for another four-year term...

Welcome to The Zealous Advocate Podcast where we delve into the fascinating world of law and its impact on society. Join James Moore, Kevin Littlejohn, and Mysty Blagg, attorneys at Shipman and Wright, who are on a mission to investigate diverse advocacy styles, formats, and techniquesIn today's episode, we have the honor of introducing a legal expert whose profound knowledge and experience ha...