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Practicing while Black

Practicing while Black shares the experiences of black lawyers and serves as a platform to inspire and share strategies to accelerate career and business success.

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PWB043: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Law Practice while Living a Life You Love - A Conversation with Attorney Allison Williams

PWB043: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Law Practice while Living a Life You Love - A Conversation with Attorney Allison Williams

After being denied partnership, despite bringing in a half of a million dollars in business to the law firm where she wo... Read more

20 May 2019

40mins

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PWB005: Clerking and Networking - How Serving as a Law Clerk Can Advance Your Legal Career - A Conversation with Attorney Tracy Bempong

PWB005: Clerking and Networking - How Serving as a Law Clerk Can Advance Your Legal Career - A Conversation with Attorney Tracy Bempong

Attorney Tracy Bempong illustrates the power of networking and how it was instrumental in helping her to land a role as ... Read more

26 Feb 2018

57mins

Ranked #3

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PWB042: The Law School and Law Firm Hustle - A Conversation with Attorney Ashley Kirkwood

PWB042: The Law School and Law Firm Hustle - A Conversation with Attorney Ashley Kirkwood

Despite initial difficulty getting admitted to law school, Attorney Ashley Kirkwood used her hustle and drive to land po... Read more

15 Apr 2019

46mins

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PWB011: Beyond a Law Degree - How to Believe Bigger - A Conversation with Marshawn Evans Daniels

PWB011: Beyond a Law Degree - How to Believe Bigger - A Conversation with Marshawn Evans Daniels

After working at a prestigious law firm, Attorney Marshawn Evans Daniels left to create her own sports firm. She is now ... Read more

16 Apr 2018

41mins

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PWB047: Stop Playing Small and Invest in Yourself

PWB047: Stop Playing Small and Invest in Yourself

Our host discusses why you should make strategic investments in yourself and three questions to ask yourself. Access sho... Read more

22 Jul 2019

7mins

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PWB046: Managing Fear

PWB046: Managing Fear

On this episode our host discusses the four questions that she asks herself in order to manage fear. Access show notes a... Read more

1 Jul 2019

13mins

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PWB003: Justice and Mercy - Building a Law Practice after a Career as a Prosecutor - A Conversation with Attorney Nicole Christie

PWB003: Justice and Mercy - Building a Law Practice after a Career as a Prosecutor - A Conversation with Attorney Nicole Christie

Attorney Nicole Christie spent twelve years as a prosecutor before opening her own law firm. In addition to serving the ... Read more

12 Feb 2018

34mins

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PWB012: Should I Leave My Job to Work in a Law Firm?

PWB012: Should I Leave My Job to Work in a Law Firm?

Our host responds to a question from a listener as to whether the listener should leave his/her current position to work... Read more

23 Apr 2018

15mins

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PWB016: Creating a Lifestyle that You Love - A Conversation with Attorney Sophia Bernard

PWB016: Creating a Lifestyle that You Love - A Conversation with Attorney Sophia Bernard

Attorney Sophia Bernard, lifestyle blogger at Esquire in Love, shares tips on how to create a lifestyle filled with bala... Read more

28 May 2018

27mins

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PWB004: Student-Athlete Turned Attorney - How One Lawyer Turned Her Love for Golf into a Law Practice - A Conversation with Attorney Sydnee Mack

PWB004: Student-Athlete Turned Attorney - How One Lawyer Turned Her Love for Golf into a Law Practice - A Conversation with Attorney Sydnee Mack

Attorney Sydnee Mack sheds light in this episode on how she translated her love for golf and sports into her own legal p... Read more

19 Feb 2018

59mins

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PWB019: How Do I Transition to an Attorney Role from a Job where I Do Not Practice?

PWB019: How Do I Transition to an Attorney Role from a Job where I Do Not Practice?

This week, our host responds to a question from a listener who wants to know how to transition to an attorney position f... Read more

18 Jun 2018

10mins

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PWB008: Collaboration over Competition - How Two Unapologetically Black Women Attorneys Partnered to Create the Elite Firm - A Conversation with Demetria Graves and Merissa Grayson

PWB008: Collaboration over Competition - How Two Unapologetically Black Women Attorneys Partnered to Create the Elite Firm - A Conversation with Demetria Graves and Merissa Grayson

Rather than consider one another to be competition, attorneys Demetria Graves and Merissa Grayson came together to creat... Read more

19 Mar 2018

48mins

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PWB045: Dancing with Beyoncé and Pursuing other “Unrealistic” Dreams as an Attorney - A Conversation with Attorney Kourtni Mason

PWB045: Dancing with Beyoncé and Pursuing other “Unrealistic” Dreams as an Attorney - A Conversation with Attorney Kourtni Mason

Despite entering into the legal profession, Attorney Kourtni Mason did not give up her passion for dancing. Instead, she... Read more

17 Jun 2019

49mins

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PWB017: Thinking Like a CEO - A Conversation with Attorney Shahara Wright

PWB017: Thinking Like a CEO - A Conversation with Attorney Shahara Wright

Attorney Shahara Wright assists businesses with legal needs and business strategy. She developed The CEO Effect, LLC aft... Read more

4 Jun 2018

23mins

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PWB006: Welcome to Wakanda - What the Legal Profession Can Learn from the "Black Panther" Movie Release

PWB006: Welcome to Wakanda - What the Legal Profession Can Learn from the "Black Panther" Movie Release

On this episode, our host talks about the lessons on inclusion that the legal profession can take from the release of Ma... Read more

5 Mar 2018

14mins

Ranked #16

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PWB010: Increasing the Representation of Black Lawmakers and Policymakers - A Conversation with Attorney Don Bell

PWB010: Increasing the Representation of Black Lawmakers and Policymakers - A Conversation with Attorney Don Bell

This week's guest, Attorney Don Bell, serves as Director of the Black Talent Initiative at the Joint Center for Politica... Read more

9 Apr 2018

34mins

Ranked #17

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PWB014: Advancing a Career in a Law Firm as a Mother and Wife - A Conversation with Attorney Kelly Frye Barnett

PWB014: Advancing a Career in a Law Firm as a Mother and Wife - A Conversation with Attorney Kelly Frye Barnett

Attorney Kelly Frye Barnett speaks about her journey to becoming a lawyer at one of the largest law firms in her state. ... Read more

14 May 2018

32mins

Ranked #18

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PWB015: On The Happy Lawyer Project - A Conversation with Attorney Okeoma Moronu

PWB015: On The Happy Lawyer Project - A Conversation with Attorney Okeoma Moronu

Attorney Okeoma Moronu of The Happy Lawyer Project podcast discusses lateral law firm moves, how to run your own busines... Read more

21 May 2018

35mins

Ranked #19

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PWB044: Squad Success

PWB044: Squad Success

On this episode, our host discusses the five reasons that you need a squad. Access show notes at: www.practicingwhilebla... Read more

3 Jun 2019

9mins

Ranked #20

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PWB009: Cosmetologist Turned Lawyer for the Beauty Industry - A Conversation with Attorney Rosezena Pierce

PWB009: Cosmetologist Turned Lawyer for the Beauty Industry - A Conversation with Attorney Rosezena Pierce

Attorney Rosezena Pierce developed a passion for the law at age five when she would visit the law firm where her father ... Read more

2 Apr 2018

46mins

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