Journey to Esquire®️ The Podcast

Jun 06 2024 110 ep. 28 mins 2
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A resource for students and lawyers alike providing the best ways to promote diversity, create access, and feed the legal pipeline with lawyers who will lead, mentor and inspire. The format will vary between interviews, tutorials, recordings of live events and individual stories from legal professionals in the Tampa Bay Area. This podcast is a project of Diversity Access Pipeline, Inc. a Florida nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The podcast is run by students and alumni in the Journey to Esquire: Scholarship & Leadership Program. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

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Elpinikki Roussos | Board Member Interview

Jun 06 2024 42 mins  
In today's episode of "Journey to Esquire," we pass the mic to Elpiniki Roussos, affectionately known to friends and colleagues as Nikki. Born and bred in the sunny climes of Nassau, Bahamas, Nikki's journey took a significant turn when she moved to Tampa, Florida, setting the stage for her remarkable career in law. Join us as we explore Nikki's academic odys

Linette Starr Brookins | Being a Lawyer with a Heart for Service

May 30 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, we pass the mic to Starr Linette Brookins to discuss advocating for children and judicial office. Starr was raised in a law enforcement and military family. She decided to become an attorney in elementary school after participating in a peer mediation exercise. She is a trial attorney with extensive experience and serves as a Hearing officer. She is very involved

Christina Potter Bayern | Financial Wellness for First - Generation Lawyers

May 23 2024 39 mins  
In today's episode of "Journey to Esquire," we pass the mic to Christina Potter Bayern. Christina Potter Bayern is a bilingual attorney and founder of Potter Bayern Law, PLLC, a personal injury and business litigation firm. Combining the attributes of compassion and tenacity, she offers approachable and personalized legal representation for businesses and individuals

Jessica Hannaford | Second Chances, Getting Sober - Building A Life You Love

May 16 2024 27 mins  
In today's episode of "Journey to Esquire," we pass the mic to Jessica Hannaford. Jessica Hannaford is an attorney, podcast host, mother, wife, fitness junkie, and business owner who currently works as the Disaster Relief Pro Bono Coordinator at Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. Jessica studied Broadcast News at the University of South Florida prior to attending Florida

Michael Scott | Legal Labyrinths - Real Estate Ventures

May 09 2024 45 mins  
Michael’s expertise spans across a broad spectrum of legal and real estate arenas, making him a beacon of knowledge for professionals and enthusiasts alike. About Michael H. Scott:Profession: Florida-based Litigation and Transactional Attorney, Real Estate and Business Broker. Certifications: Florida-certified Circuit and County Mediator, Supreme Court-qualified Arbitrator, and

Mark Joseph | Joseph Law PLLC, Successful Solo Practice - Guest Host Kim Lopater (Board Member)

May 02 2024 58 mins  
In today's Journey to Esquire The Podcast episode, we pass the mic to Mark Joseph of Joseph Law PLLC. Prior to opening his firm, Mark worked at Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan, PLLC for 5 yrs as an attorney, practicing Personal Injury/Civil Litigation, he was an Intern and Summer Associate there for three years prior. He also worked as a Leasing Consultant at Campus Crest

Judge Doug Walker | Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit - Trusting the Process

Apr 25 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, we pass the mic to Jamesia Jackson, our 2L Ambassador at #FAMU Law to discuss trusting the process with the Honorable Doug Walker, Orange County Judge for Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit. From the Ninth Judicial Circuit's Judicial Spotlight's website: "Many of us remember the moment we made a life-changing decision. For Judge Doug Walker, that mo

Shannon Walker | Alumni Update and Staff Interview

Apr 18 2024 23 mins  
Shannon C. Walker is a Class of 2022 Alum and is our first Program Assistant for the Class of 2024. She is a dedicated attorney who desires to help others resolve issues and overcome crises. She is an experienced attorney with extensive litigation experience in the public and private sectors. Shannon also serves on several boards, including the George Edgecomb Bar Association, wher

Assita Toure | Alumni Update and Board Member Interview

Apr 11 2024 39 mins  
Assita Toure, Staff Litigation Counsel for Florida. Assita Toure has been practicing since 2019 with prior experience handling casualty, product liability, premises liability, trucking litigation cases and criminal matters. Assita began her career as an Assistant Public Defender for the 13th Circuit Office of the Public Defender's office where she represented adults and juveni

Leah Le'vell | Alumni Update - Journey to Esquire®️ Scholarship & Leadership Program

Apr 04 2024 23 mins  
Leah Le'Vell is from the Class of 2022. She graduated from Stetson University College of Law with a JD, and from the University of Maryland with a BS in Criminal Justice. She is a certified mediator and licensed attorney who is skilled at strategic planning, problem-solving, and organizing people in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. She's been recognized as a proact