https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/journey-to-esquire-the-podcast--4162770https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>enCareersCopyright Journey to Esquire The Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ea2523b28c22b65328942fb78762a6b8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/journey-to-esquire-the-podcast--4162770Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:38:37 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastJourney to Esquire The Podcastfeeds@spreaker.comA 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...https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/melanie-griffin-esq-spread-your-sunshine-with-guest-host-jamila-s-little-esq--46325517Melanie is a triple-graduate of The Florida State University (Business Finance, 2003; MBA, 2006; JD, 2006). Her entrepreneurial skills were honed for thirteen years at a prominent Florida corporate law firm where she served as a law clerk and then attorney from 2006-19, the last five years of which she was an Equity Shareholder and the Tampa Office Managing Partner. In 2019, Melanie joined Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, an Am Law 200 firm that is the largest law firm in Tampa Bay, Of Counsel, and Shumaker Advisors Florida as Senior Advisor, Business-to-Business Relationships.  
During her legal career, Melanie has served as the President of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, then the largest women lawyers organization in Florida that won the Chapter of the Year Award. In 2013-14, she served as President of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, one of the largest young lawyers divisions in the country with approximately 26,000 members. In 2021-22, she will serve as President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers.  Melanie has been recognized as Florida’s Most Productive Young Lawyer, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Florida Trend Legal Elite, TBBJ BusinessWoman of the Year Legal Services Finalist, FSU Notable Nole, Tampa Bay Metro Inspiring Woman in Business, FSU College of Business Recent Alumni Achievement Award, and Best Lawyers in America. In 2019, she assisted with the launch of Nora Riva Bergman's book 50 Lessons for Women Lawyers from Women Lawyers at the New York City Bar Association. Her Lesson, Dream Beyond Perfection!, is published as Lesson #20.  
In 2017, Melanie founded Spread Your Sunshine to effect positive change through mentorship and building confidence in others. An inspirational speaker in high demand, Melanie has appeared on national and international stages, including for Fortune 500 companies, one of The Big Four, the ALFA International Client Seminar, the US/Canada KNOW Women Summit, Women Empower X Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.  Melanie’s success helping others has been celebrated through her receipt of the TBBJ BusinessWoman of the Year Angie Joseph Excellence in Mentorship Award, GSWCF Woman of Promise Award, FSU Inspire Award, Florida Bar YLD Outstanding Woman Lawyer of Achievement Award, KNOW Tampa Feature, The Best of KNOW Feature, Florida Bar SSFS Mentor of the Year Award, FSU College of Law Alumni Association Service Award, and KNOW Tampa Contributor Feature.  
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>6cd7718e-e0d9-431a-8ac7-a0da5ae0509dMon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this episode, we pass the mic to Melanie Firffi, Esq. (JD MBA) with Guest Host and Board Member Jamila S. Little, Esq.    Melanie is a triple-graduate of The Florida State University (Business Finance, 2003; MBA, 2006; JD, 2006). Her...Melanie is a triple-graduate of The Florida State University (Business Finance, 2003; MBA, 2006; JD, 2006). Her entrepreneurial skills were honed for thirteen years at a prominent Florida corporate law firm where she served as a law clerk and then attorney from 2006-19, the last five years of which she was an Equity Shareholder and the Tampa Office Managing Partner. In 2019, Melanie joined Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, an Am Law 200 firm that is the largest law firm in Tampa Bay, Of Counsel, and Shumaker Advisors Florida as Senior Advisor, Business-to-Business Relationships.  
During her legal career, Melanie has served as the President of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, then the largest women lawyers organization in Florida that won the Chapter of the Year Award. In 2013-14, she served as President of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, one of the largest young lawyers divisions in the country with approximately 26,000 members. In 2021-22, she will serve as President of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers.  Melanie has been recognized as Florida’s Most Productive Young Lawyer, Super Lawyers Rising Star, Florida Trend Legal Elite, TBBJ BusinessWoman of the Year Legal Services Finalist, FSU Notable Nole, Tampa Bay Metro Inspiring Woman in Business, FSU College of Business Recent Alumni Achievement Award, and Best Lawyers in America. In 2019, she assisted with the launch of Nora Riva Bergman's book 50 Lessons for Women Lawyers from Women Lawyers at the New York City Bar Association. Her Lesson, Dream Beyond Perfection!, is published as Lesson #20.  
In 2017, Melanie founded Spread Your Sunshine to effect positive change through mentorship and building confidence in others. An inspirational speaker in high demand, Melanie has appeared on national and international stages, including for Fortune 500 companies, one of The Big Four, the ALFA International Client Seminar, the US/Canada KNOW Women Summit, Women Empower X Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., the American Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.  Melanie’s success helping others has been celebrated through her receipt of the TBBJ BusinessWoman of the Year Angie Joseph Excellence in Mentorship Award, GSWCF Woman of Promise Award, FSU Inspire Award, Florida Bar YLD Outstanding Woman Lawyer of Achievement Award, KNOW Tampa Feature, The Best of KNOW Feature, Florida Bar SSFS Mentor of the Year Award, FSU College of Law Alumni Association Service Award, and KNOW Tampa Contributor Feature.  
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>2007falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/omar-erchid-esq-starting-a-solo-practice-with-guest-host-hala-alkattan--46325516Omar is the managing attorney of Ercihid Law Firm. Born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area, Omar Erchid graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Journalism before obtaining his J.D. degree from The Florida State University College of Law. After practicing with an eminent real property law firm in the state capital, Mr. Erchid decided to return home to begin his own practice.  With years of experience in the realm of real estate, Mr. Erchid has developed a reputation for excellence, high performance, and innovation. The son of small business owners, Omar knows the value of a hard day’s work and brings that same grit to the representation of our clients.  Mr. Erchid serves as a mentor for pre-law and law students in the local community and provides training for real estate professionals on navigating the legal scene during transactions. In his spare time, Omar enjoys spending time with family, outdoor sports, and reading.  Fun Fact: Omar found his favorite FSU hat (which had been lost for months) on the day he received my admissions call from FSU Law!  
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>69b5a677-bc5e-4248-8a79-02957aaa1f08Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this episode, we pass the mic to Omar Erchid, interviewed by our Class of 2021 Intern Hala Alkattan.  Omar is the managing attorney of Ercihid Law Firm. Born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area, Omar Erchid graduated from the University of South...Omar is the managing attorney of Ercihid Law Firm. Born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area, Omar Erchid graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Journalism before obtaining his J.D. degree from The Florida State University College of Law. After practicing with an eminent real property law firm in the state capital, Mr. Erchid decided to return home to begin his own practice.  With years of experience in the realm of real estate, Mr. Erchid has developed a reputation for excellence, high performance, and innovation. The son of small business owners, Omar knows the value of a hard day’s work and brings that same grit to the representation of our clients.  Mr. Erchid serves as a mentor for pre-law and law students in the local community and provides training for real estate professionals on navigating the legal scene during transactions. In his spare time, Omar enjoys spending time with family, outdoor sports, and reading.  Fun Fact: Omar found his favorite FSU hat (which had been lost for months) on the day he received my admissions call from FSU Law!  
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>3caca85d-3b3a-4314-acae-8f488c47a891Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:19:57 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this short video, you will meet some of the students in the Journey to Esquire® Class of 2021- interns Baron Olden, Jr. - who handles meetings, and Dioni' Stewart- who handles Journey to Esquire® The Blog and two scholars BreeAna Coleman and Breyon...www.journeytoesquire.com 
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brielle-f-bell-board-interviews-the-importance-of-mentors--43755631Ms. Bell is an Associate at Bush Ross, P.A. practicing Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation. Brielle represents debtors, creditors, and trustees in Chapter 11 and 13 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations. She also represents parties in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts. Prior to joining the Board, Brielle was one of the inaugural scholars in the Diversity Access Pipeline program. Brielle graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law and competed on the Moot Court Board and Stetson Trial Team. While at Stetson, Brielle interned with the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell in the Middle District of Florida and in 2018, Ms. JD Fellow.  She has since clerked with the Honorable Roberta A. Colton in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>f5271289-e413-4665-af0f-18b5ed9aab99Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:22:54 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this episode, we pass the mic to Brielle F. Bell, Class of 2019 Scholar and current board member. Ms. Bell is an Associate at Bush Ross, P.A. practicing Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation. Brielle represents debtors, creditors, and trustees in...Ms. Bell is an Associate at Bush Ross, P.A. practicing Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation. Brielle represents debtors, creditors, and trustees in Chapter 11 and 13 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations. She also represents parties in all aspects of litigation in federal and state courts. Prior to joining the Board, Brielle was one of the inaugural scholars in the Diversity Access Pipeline program. Brielle graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law and competed on the Moot Court Board and Stetson Trial Team. While at Stetson, Brielle interned with the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell in the Middle District of Florida and in 2018, Ms. JD Fellow.  She has since clerked with the Honorable Roberta A. Colton in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>1729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journey-to-esquire-the-podcast-jamila-s-little-board-interviews-and-networking-in-law-school--43443171She hails from the beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. Jamila graduated with honors from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she majored in Economics and minored in Business Administration. She obtained her Masters in Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance, from Clark Atlanta University School of Business. She worked in the Banking and Finance Industry for several years prior to becoming an attorney. She received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law in Miami, FL.
Jamila served as a Certified Legal Intern with Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, in the felony division, and with Florida International University Immigration and Human Rights Clinic. She was also a member of the Florida International University Board of Advocates and a law school Ambassador. As a Florida Bar Fellow, Jamila worked at Catholic Charities Legal Services in Miami, FL, where she assisted with several immigration cases.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>dbef3839-cb8d-4d58-abca-2f52db50bd6eFri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this episode, we pass the mic to Jamila S. Little. Ms. Little is an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, and in the Caribbean. Her practice areas include immigration, criminal defense, personal injury, and business law. Jamila continues to...She hails from the beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. Jamila graduated with honors from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she majored in Economics and minored in Business Administration. She obtained her Masters in Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance, from Clark Atlanta University School of Business. She worked in the Banking and Finance Industry for several years prior to becoming an attorney. She received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law in Miami, FL.
Jamila served as a Certified Legal Intern with Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, in the felony division, and with Florida International University Immigration and Human Rights Clinic. She was also a member of the Florida International University Board of Advocates and a law school Ambassador. As a Florida Bar Fellow, Jamila worked at Catholic Charities Legal Services in Miami, FL, where she assisted with several immigration cases.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>1332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michena-georges-jd-board-member-interviews-and-veterans-in-the-law--43443170Ms. Georges is the newest Board Member of the JTE team. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida and her J.D. from Florida A&M University College of Law. Ms. Georges is also a veteran who served for several years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and an Emergency Medical Technician. She currently works full time as an Assistant Coach at a federal agency. There, she performs the duties of the team coach in her absence and shares the daily responsibilities that ensure the team’s quality and timeliness of service meet performance indicator goals. She also guides her team on best practices to complete their duties as well as analyzes and interprets laws, rules, and regulations as they affect the establishment of new policies, procedures, and/or methods of operation. Prior to being an assistant coach, she was a Rating Service Representative. She made decisions on claims received and remanded claims from the Board of Appeals. She was also a volunteer Guardian ad Litem with the Sixth Judicial Circuit and volunteered for the VITA Tax Assistance Program in law school. Through her military, education, and volunteer experience, Ms. Georges is uniquely qualified to assist students who are nontraditional, either because they are veterans, entering law school at a later stage in life, or interested in a nontraditional attorney career. 
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>26cb1355-2ee6-4afc-b08a-fc3f3a266065Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:37:30 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this episode, we pass the mic to Michena Georges.  Ms. Georges is the newest Board Member of the JTE team. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida and her J.D. from Florida A&M University College of Law. Ms....Ms. Georges is the newest Board Member of the JTE team. She received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Florida and her J.D. from Florida A&M University College of Law. Ms. Georges is also a veteran who served for several years in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and an Emergency Medical Technician. She currently works full time as an Assistant Coach at a federal agency. There, she performs the duties of the team coach in her absence and shares the daily responsibilities that ensure the team’s quality and timeliness of service meet performance indicator goals. She also guides her team on best practices to complete their duties as well as analyzes and interprets laws, rules, and regulations as they affect the establishment of new policies, procedures, and/or methods of operation. Prior to being an assistant coach, she was a Rating Service Representative. She made decisions on claims received and remanded claims from the Board of Appeals. She was also a volunteer Guardian ad Litem with the Sixth Judicial Circuit and volunteered for the VITA Tax Assistance Program in law school. Through her military, education, and volunteer experience, Ms. Georges is uniquely qualified to assist students who are nontraditional, either because they are veterans, entering law school at a later stage in life, or interested in a nontraditional attorney career. 
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>97e15db3-5bdb-4b58-8bbc-cd65d6e4dfe0Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastAn Associate at Butler, Suzanne DeCopain practices in our Coverage Defense department. Suzanne has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2009 and is based in our Tampa office. She is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle,...
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>1464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-friends-and-mentors-in-law-school-and-beyond--41957849Marisol is a Tampa native and a proud “double Gator”, having previously graduated from the University of Florida (UF) in 2013 with two bachelor’s degrees — a B.A. in Criminology & Law and a B.A. in Anthropology, then later graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of law in 2017.
Marisol has a passion for advocacy and actively volunteers with numerous pro bono projects ranging from helping children in foster care to assisting with cases for Bay Area Legal Services. During law school, Marisol worked extensively with Judge Rawls in the Dependency and Delinquency Clinic (Gator TeamChild), where she represented children in various types of proceedings. Upon graduating from law school, Marisol became a certified Guardian Ad Litem continuing her dependency and delinquency work in addition to helping human trafficking victims.
Marisol is very active in the legal community serving on the Young Lawyers Division Professionalism and Ethics committee, a member of the Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Court, a member of the Hispanic Bar, and a member of The Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Ben Fechter is an associate in Gunster's business litigation practice. He focuses his practice on various business torts and breach of contract disputes at the federal, state, and local levels, assisting individuals and businesses of all sizes.
His case work includes real estate developments, fraudulent transfers in bankruptcy court, public record disclosures, legal malpractice claims, breaches of contract, and probate litigation. Ben has experience arguing for clients in court, participating in mediations and depositions, drafting complaints, motions, subpoenas, and letters to clients and client customers, and overseeing all levels of discovery, including document review and production, researching and analyzing law.
Ben is passionate about advocating for others. He strives to prioritize relationships, and focuses on collaborating with clients and colleagues while attempting to find the best solutions to complex issues.
Ben is actively involved in the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA), serving as a board member of the Young Lawyer Section. In 2019, he was appointed to the Judicial Relations Committee and the Professionalism Committee for which he has published material on developing a reputation for professionalism. Ben also volunteers for the Jewish Federation and the Florence de George Boys & Girls Club.
While earning his law degree, Ben was a member of the Florida Law Review and Florida Trial Team. He interned with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, the Legal Aid Society in New York City, and the civil rights defense group, LatinoJustice, in New York City. Prior to launching on his legal career, Ben spent three years working in middle schools in Bronx, NY.

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>a83002b8-efb4-42c7-ad1f-5c87a6ee6462Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastMarisol joined McIntyre Thanasides as an associate in the complex litigation division in 2020. Before joining McIntyre Thanasides, Marisol worked as an associate attorney where her practice consisted of the representation of several community...Marisol is a Tampa native and a proud “double Gator”, having previously graduated from the University of Florida (UF) in 2013 with two bachelor’s degrees — a B.A. in Criminology & Law and a B.A. in Anthropology, then later graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of law in 2017.
Marisol has a passion for advocacy and actively volunteers with numerous pro bono projects ranging from helping children in foster care to assisting with cases for Bay Area Legal Services. During law school, Marisol worked extensively with Judge Rawls in the Dependency and Delinquency Clinic (Gator TeamChild), where she represented children in various types of proceedings. Upon graduating from law school, Marisol became a certified Guardian Ad Litem continuing her dependency and delinquency work in addition to helping human trafficking victims.
Marisol is very active in the legal community serving on the Young Lawyers Division Professionalism and Ethics committee, a member of the Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Court, a member of the Hispanic Bar, and a member of The Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Ben Fechter is an associate in Gunster's business litigation practice. He focuses his practice on various business torts and breach of contract disputes at the federal, state, and local levels, assisting individuals and businesses of all sizes.
His case work includes real estate developments, fraudulent transfers in bankruptcy court, public record disclosures, legal malpractice claims, breaches of contract, and probate litigation. Ben has experience arguing for clients in court, participating in mediations and depositions, drafting complaints, motions, subpoenas, and letters to clients and client customers, and overseeing all levels of discovery, including document review and production, researching and analyzing law.
Ben is passionate about advocating for others. He strives to prioritize relationships, and focuses on collaborating with clients and colleagues while attempting to find the best solutions to complex issues.
Ben is actively involved in the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA), serving as a board member of the Young Lawyer Section. In 2019, he was appointed to the Judicial Relations Committee and the Professionalism Committee for which he has published material on developing a reputation for professionalism. Ben also volunteers for the Jewish Federation and the Florence de George Boys & Girls Club.
While earning his law degree, Ben was a member of the Florida Law Review and Florida Trial Team. He interned with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, the Legal Aid Society in New York City, and the civil rights defense group, LatinoJustice, in New York City. Prior to launching on his legal career, Ben spent three years working in middle schools in Bronx, NY.

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>2138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-gottlieb-judicial-intern-to-judicial-law-clerk--41259325She served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Charlene Edwards Honeywell in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She also previously served as an Associate at Phelps Dunbar LLP.
Sarah graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law, where she participated in the Honors Program, served as a Notes and Comments Editor for Stetson Law Review, and served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Elizabeth Kovachevich and the Honorable Anthony Porcelli of the Middle District of Florida. Before attending law school and becoming a lawyer, Sarah worked as a journalist.

Sarah is active in the community, serving on the board of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and volunteering with Lawyers for Literacy. In her spare time, Sarah can be found outdoors, visiting family in her home state of New York, and reading literature and history.
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>dbc279fd-c6b6-49d1-8740-b5b4cbf624eaFri, 02 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this episode, we pass the mic to Sarah Gottlieb. She is an Associate in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Insurance/Reinsurance Industry Team at Freeborn. Sarah focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. She served as a...She served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Charlene Edwards Honeywell in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She also previously served as an Associate at Phelps Dunbar LLP.
Sarah graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law, where she participated in the Honors Program, served as a Notes and Comments Editor for Stetson Law Review, and served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Elizabeth Kovachevich and the Honorable Anthony Porcelli of the Middle District of Florida. Before attending law school and becoming a lawyer, Sarah worked as a journalist.

Sarah is active in the community, serving on the board of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and volunteering with Lawyers for Literacy. In her spare time, Sarah can be found outdoors, visiting family in her home state of New York, and reading literature and history.
For more about Sarah Gottlieb visit: https://www.freeborn.com/people/sarah-gottlieb
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>1559falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamilah-o-brien-the-focused-spender-student-loan-debt-and-living-your-best-financial-life--40973055Kamilah O’Brien is an operations and financial nonprofit professional with the proven ability to create and optimize operational systems as well as manage billion-dollar budgets.
Upon graduating with her Masters of Public Administration in General Finance from NYU, Kamilah had over $65,000 of student loan debt. After realizing her salary wasn’t enough to conquer her debt, Kamilah researched and tested several strategies to help her achieve financial freedom. In just three years' time, Kamilah paid off her student loan debt.
Today, Kamilah, also known as the Focused Spender to her YouTube following, is a corporate Senior Financial Manager, speaker, and consultant. She helps her followers stop living paycheck to paycheck by maximizing their savings, investments, and debt payoff. It’s her mission to help people determine and achieve their long term financial goals while reshaping their financial habits.
Get the free download mentioned in the interview here: https://focusedspenderpayday.lpages.co/5-payday-mistakes/
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Upon graduating with her Masters of Public Administration in General Finance from NYU, Kamilah had over $65,000 of student loan debt. After realizing her salary wasn’t enough to conquer her debt, Kamilah researched and tested several strategies to help her achieve financial freedom. In just three years' time, Kamilah paid off her student loan debt.
Today, Kamilah, also known as the Focused Spender to her YouTube following, is a corporate Senior Financial Manager, speaker, and consultant. She helps her followers stop living paycheck to paycheck by maximizing their savings, investments, and debt payoff. It’s her mission to help people determine and achieve their long term financial goals while reshaping their financial habits.
Get the free download mentioned in the interview here: https://focusedspenderpayday.lpages.co/5-payday-mistakes/
Connect with The Focused Spender at:
kamilah@focusedspender.com
www.focusedspender.com/budget-tools
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>1795falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mandi-clay-voluntary-bar-associations-and-mental-health--40702385A commercial litigator, Mandi has experience in a variety of subject matters, including labor & employment, intellectual property, restrictive covenants, and class actions. Mandi has experienced the practice of law from both sides of the bench, having clerked for U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell and U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell, both in the Middle District of Florida.  
Within the legal community, Mandi is well respected among both practitioners and the judiciary. She began her pro bono work in 2008, her first year in private practice, by representing a teenager who was shot in the back by police officers, giving her immediate trial experience. Mandi is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and U.S. District Court Mediator. She is currently the President of the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers.
 Most of Mandi’s free time is spent working with various community organizations and being a very invested Auntie to about 25 munchkins.

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/journey-to-esquire/support]]>b753d194-68e6-493f-b0dd-6d7405c9fc96Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000Journey to Esquire The PodcastIn this episode, we pass the mic to Mandi Clay to discuss voluntary bar associations and mental health.  A commercial litigator, Mandi has experience in a variety of subject matters, including labor & employment, intellectual property, restrictive...A commercial litigator, Mandi has experience in a variety of subject matters, including labor & employment, intellectual property, restrictive covenants, and class actions. Mandi has experienced the practice of law from both sides of the bench, having clerked for U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell and U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell, both in the Middle District of Florida.  
Within the legal community, Mandi is well respected among both practitioners and the judiciary. She began her pro bono work in 2008, her first year in private practice, by representing a teenager who was shot in the back by police officers, giving her immediate trial experience. Mandi is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and U.S. District Court Mediator. She is currently the President of the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers.
 Most of Mandi’s free time is spent working with various community organizations and being a very invested Auntie to about 25 munchkins.

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www.facebook.com/mandi.esq
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