Conversate with Akeem D. Earle

13/02/2024

🚨BRAND NEW EPISODE!🚨

Tonée Earle serves as a bar exam tutor and coach, specializing in helping retakers conquer their exams. Her own success story speaks volumes; passing the D.C. bar on her first attempt with an exceptional score and subsequently acing the Virginia bar exam illustrate her mastery of legal concepts and exam strategies.

When she is not coaching students, Tonée, an accomplished lawyer with a passion for family law and estate planning, brings a fresh perspective to the legal landscape. With a Juris Doctorate from the University of D.C. David A Clarke School of Law and an LL.M. in advocacy from Georgetown Law, Tonée has solidified her reputation as a dedicated advocate for those in need.

With her extensive knowledge and empathetic approach, Tonée is committed to assisting individuals and families navigate complex legal matters. Her expertise in family law and estate planning, coupled with her exceptional communication skills, ensures that clients receive personalized attention and effective solutions tailored to their needs.

Throughout this episode, Tonée shares invaluable insights, including her top five strategies for bar exam success and her experiences in practicing law. Additionally, she provides a unique perspective on the dynamics of being married to both an outstanding lawyer and podcast host.

Join us for a compelling discussion as Tonée Earle shares her wisdom, strategies, and personal anecdotes, offering invaluable guidance for aspiring lawyers and legal professionals alike. Tune in now to gain exclusive access to Tonée’s expertise and embark on a journey towards legal excellence!

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24/01/2024

Embrace resilience in the face of challenges – as a young lawyer, your strength must surpass the difficulties that come your way. Keep pushing forward with determination and unwavering toughness.

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15/12/2023

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31/10/2023

Tune into Episode 17 of Conversate for an eye-opening interview with the Attorney General for the District of Columbia at the University of DC Law School. We'll explore his journey to this vital role, his vision for a better D.C., and how his office impacts our city. Don't miss this inspiring discussion – tune in and be part of the conversation!

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26/09/2023

Premiering now! Tap in!

UDC Law hosts Akeem Earle’22 for a live taping of his podcast Conversate with Akeem D. Earle featuring the District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb.

20/09/2023

If you didn’t get a chance to see it in person, don’t worry, the live Conversate podcast episode with Attorney General Brian Schwalb is premiering next Tuesday! In this exclusive conversation, we sat down with the Attorney General to explore his D.C. roots, his Harvard Law journey, the significance of his role as Attorney General and more! Don't miss this insightful discussion on UDC Law’s YouTube Page!

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General

26/08/2023

🎙️ Exciting News! Join me for the inaugural live recording of the Conversate with Akeem D. Earle podcast! 🎉 Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation as I sit down with the esteemed Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Brian Schwalb. 🏛️🎧

🗓️ Mark your calendars for September 9th at 11 am as we dive deep into the D.C. AG’s upbringing, his introduction to the legal landscape, his time as the Attorney General so far and discussing the challenges, triumphs, and visions for a better District.

🔥 This is your chance to be part of a live audience, engage in the discussion, and even ask your own questions! Whether you're a legal enthusiast, a podcast aficionado, or simply curious about the workings of our capital's legal system, this event is for you.

Register here: https://law.udc.edu/livepodcast2023/

29/12/2022

Are you ready for the NEW digital age? Robots may not be taking over yet, but keeping up with the way technology intersects with the law is a must. Listen to Amber Ivy explain the importance keeping up with tech on this episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle.

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28/12/2022

Amber Ivey is a prominent thinker, voice, and leader of cultural change, an expert in data utilization and management, while also being an equitable leader. While in law school, Amber realized she wanted to support people in a different way and decided to serve in the intersection of data, tech, law, and public policy. She now serves as a Vice President for a non profit organization focused on social impact. She is also the founder of Ivey Collective which is a consulting agency that provides action plans to businesses and government agencies through data audits and is the host of AI: Decodes the System podcast , which breaks down topics related to data, tech, law, and public policy in plain language. On this episode, we discuss why Ivey chose not to practice law anymore, the future of AI in the courtroom, the importance of rest in between positions and more!

Listen to the episode here: https://tr.ee/EMrhSlaRMM

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26/12/2022

16/12/2022

“Just go for it”

Tyla profounds on how our intuition creates art in every facet. Even in the world of law, you have the know how to make things happen when you’re not 100% certain of what you’re doing, on this episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle

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14/12/2022

Being “fresh out” of law school and a newly barred attorney comes with a learning curve. Listen to Tyla discuss how she is navigating her first year being a lawyer and how she is looking forward to her bright future as attorney.

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06/12/2022

Finding the balance between your reputation and advocating for what you believe in is no easy task in this profession. Listen to Professor Etienne Toussaint explain how he learned to govern his ambition not out of fear or conservatism, but with an eye toward a career of empowerment. Check it out here on this episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle

Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversate-with-akeem-d-earle/id1648349881?i=1000588041047

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06/12/2022

Finding the balance between your reputation and advocating for what you believe in is no easy task in this profession. Listen to Professor Etienne Toussaint explain how he learned to govern his ambition not out of fear or conservatism, but with an eye toward a career of empowerment. Check it out here on this episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle.

Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversate-with-akeem-d-earle/id1648349881?i=1000588041047

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18/11/2022

“When you choose to be authentic, it shows people what a lawyer could look like. Can a lawyer look like XYZ, can they have ABC, yes they can…”

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17/11/2022

We’re selling a thing that people were told for decades that it was legally, morally and inherently wrong. We were told it was so wrong that we put a lot of black and brown bodies in prison cells and disrupted generations of familes and then you snap your fingers and say it’s legal now…”

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26/10/2022

Happiness in the Legal Field?

“Buckle up” and listen to Safie explain how she feels about reaching the destination of lawyerhood and the work she’s putting in to accomplish her goals.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode here: https://linktr.ee/conversatewade

19/10/2022

Safie is a multilingual attorney from Benin, West Africa. After obtaining her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, Safie began her career at the Office of the Attorney General in DC and completed a clerkship at the DC Superior Court before moving to Miami in the quest for everlasting summers. She currently practices at a boutique law firm focusing on commercial litigation and real estate matters. Safie is also an entrepreneur and the founder of Gentleman AF, a beard care brand using all natural ingredients . Out of all the hats she wears, her favorite is being a mom. On this episode we discussed, motherhood, what it means to advocate for yourself, the importance of being in the moment and more! Let's Conversate!

18/10/2022

“Moming” and the Law,

“A lot of times as attorneys we advocate so hard for our clients that we rarely advocate for ourselves”

Safie discusses how she creates boundaries as a legal professional to ensure she has more than enough time to be a mom as well.

Check out an all new episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle.

https://linktr.ee/conversatewade

11/10/2022

”Welcome to the profession!” A moment that comes differently to most legal professionals. For James King, Esq., his moment took place during his time as a juvenile defense attorney in the District of Columbia.

“I had to get creative and keep poking holes in everything and being relentless,… eventually things started to change…” James recalled of his start as a defense attorney.
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Episode 2 out now!

06/10/2022

‎Show Conversate with Akeem D. Earle, Ep Ep 1: Sellano Simmons, Esq. - "Everyone is Fast" - Oct 4, 2022

05/10/2022

As if taking the bar wasn’t traumatizing enough, bar takers know there’s other things that go wrong while studying or on the actual test. Hear Sellano’s “bar horror story” when he sat for the exam.

Bar takers drop your bar horror story in the comments!

Listen to the full episode here: https://linktr.ee/conversatewade

04/10/2022

Sellano Simmons is originally from North Dakota but graduated from Howard University School of Law. He started in Big Law doing mergers and acquisitions and now runs his own firm doing criminal defense work in the District of Columbia. Listen in to hear his journey in the legal field, his life outside of the law, networking gems and more!

Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ejyGyNmw

04/10/2022

Conversate is where I have dope conversations with lawyers! Each interview explores the nuance of different attorneys at law, diving into who they are as a person in and outside of the courtroom and how they find the balance between lay person and legal person. If you’re a law student, lawyer, legal professional or lay person interested in the law, this podcast is for you. Let’s Conversate!

Episode 1: “Everyone is Fast” with Sellano Simmoms, Esq is available now on all podcast platforms!

https://tr.ee/EMrhSlaRMM