When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…
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Gossip Without Prejudice profiles disbarments, misconduct, and the criminal antics of lawyers everywhere. Join the COO of Hemmat Law John Avi Socha and producer Lindsey Costlow weekly as we laugh our way through the pain, discuss current events, and advocate for positive change in the legal industry through gripping storytelling. We promise plenty of insight, humor, and maybe a guest or two.
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Gossip Without Prejudice profiles disbarments, misconduct, and the criminal antics of lawyers everywhere. Join the COO of Hemmat Law John Avi Socha and producer Lindsey Costlow weekly as we laugh our way through the pain, discuss current events, and advocate for positive change in the legal industry through gripping storytelling. We promise plenty of insight, humor, and maybe a guest or two.
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1 S1E1: Roland Freisler & the Nazification of Germany's Legal System 47:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedJohn and Lindsey discuss the modern state of world affairs, how fascism distorts justice, and how we can remain hopeful in the face of political turmoil. We also dive into the story of Roland Freisler, a lawyer and judge who rose to power as Hitler's legal fixer during the Nazi regime, and what we can learn from his story. We don’t like how things are going, so lets talk about it. Submit stories and contact us here! Timothy Snyder’s On Tyranny Two minutes of Roland Freisler’s court Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Freisler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WLxGfmvpgM https://books.google.com/books?id=fln_vgEACAAJ&printsec=copyright#v=onepage&q&f=false https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/roland-freisler https://www.lagis-hessen.de/pnd/118693093 https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691172422/hitlers-american-model GWP is a Hemmat Interactive Inc. production.…
Welcome to Gossip Without Prejudice – the podcast where we profile misconduct across the legal industry, while also (hopefully) humanizing the profession too! Join hosts John Socha and Lindsey Costlow each week as they cover the latest in legal news, gossip and drama – interview novice and veteran practitioners, examine REAL legal cases and much more! From authentic discussion about the legal industry and tips on how you can guide your career – to unbelievable stories of judges, lawyers and other officers of the court behaving less than optimally. In this inaugural bonus episode, John and Lindsey are joined by Hemmat Law’s very own Paige Blake, a 3rd year law student. Together they check out a recent story featuring the Washington state court systems, explore Paige’s legal journey so far and examine a case involving a janitor, dancer and a bad set of stairs. BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS! From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 0:33 - Meeting Paige 1:03 - “What brought you to law school?” 2:38 - WA State courts were recently hacked 3:54 - What was affected? 10:45 - More updates and the case for access 13:44 - A new reduction in case loads 15:44 - “More people are taking the bar exam” 17:22 - “Lindsey Takes The Bar” segment 23:32 - Episode wrap-up CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn: Lindsey Costlow John Avi Socha CONNECT WITH HEMMAT LAW Website: https://hemmatlaw.com/ Sources: Seattle Times article Pierce report Snohomish PDF on Odyssey Whitman County article Benton county district court pdf Benton website update from 11/5 2013 court hack article WA courts original facebook post GWP is a Hemmat Interactive Production.…
In this episode, guest Paige Blake returns with Part 2 of an unforgettable War Story featuring the daring (or dubious?) “Michael Bennington” and a gripping tale of self-defense—if that’s really what it was. Join us for another round of jaw-dropping legal drama, outrageous lawyer antics, and a sprinkle of bar exam chaos as Lindsey tackles this week’s challenging question. Don’t miss your weekly fix of lawyers behaving badly and all the messy courtroom intrigue you crave! BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS! From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - “War Story” segment 6:32 - “Facing two counts of DUI…” 10:46 - “6 years pass..” 12:32 - What other professions have ethics regulations? 15:36 - Next “War Story” segment 17:37 - “Suspended for non-payment of dues..” 22:25 - Fast forward to April 1995 23:53 - Family law case and an eviction 27:05 - “His license was suspended and no lawsuit was filed” 28:52 - Finally things caught up with him.. 33:08 - LTBE segment 38:34 - Reviewing the answer 42:23 - Episode wrap-up CONNECT WITH US…
This week, hosts John and Lindsey dive into a jaw-dropping case involving a defense attorney, court documents drenched in liquid meth, and the unexpected role of a pair of court dress shoes in an operation designed to get drugs into the King County Jail masterminded by a partner at one of Seattle's largest criminal defense firms. In addition, the hosts take a closer look at the potential sale of InfoWars and discuss what could be next for the controversial media outlet. John offers a unique perspective on the legal and financial implications of the case and how it might all play out. Of course, no episode would be complete without Lindsey facing off against another challenging bar exam question. Will she rise to the occasion or stumble in the legal labyrinth? Tune in to find out! BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS! From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction, “InfoWars” sale 7:01 - Another story hot off the press 11:00 - More background on the charges 15:13 - One sheet of this paper was worth over $4,800 18:04 - Reviewing the timeline 21:19 - Law firms and partnerships 25:27 - Arrest 34:12 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam 39:26 - Episode wrap-up CONNECT WITH US SOURCES: https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1538&Usr_ID=000000026050 https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/washington-state-defense-attorney-facing-federal-charges-smuggling-drugs-correctional#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20indictment%2C%20Sheeran,at%20KCCF%20during%20legal%20visits . https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/pierce-county-attorney-accused-of-smuggling-drugs-to-people-in-jail/ https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article294856154.html https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article294383909.html…
This week, John and Lindsey unravel two outrageous tales packed with drugs, alcohol, and more disastrous decisions – including an attorney charged with harassing his own staff (and who wasn't fired for it). But the drama doesn’t stop there—John and Lindsey examine what drives these shocking breaches of ethics and examine the lasting impact they have on the legal profession. Ft. accidental airport rock smuggling. And, of course, no episode would be complete without the ever-hilarious Lindsey Takes the Bar Exam! Can Lindsey crack the code of this week’s tricky question, or will she be left baffled by legalese yet again? BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS! From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 6:04 - First ‘War Story’ 7:45 - “JUST two days later…” 12:43 - “After assaulting one of his co-workers” 15:25 - “One month later he pled guilty” 23:26 - Beginning of the second ‘War Story’ 27:19 - “After violating his probation twice” 30:19 - “At least 4 bench warrants” 33:17 - “Charged with indecent exposure..” 36:36 - “The state bar finally opened an investigation” 39:50 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam! (Again) CONNECT WITH US…
This week, John and Lindsey take a look at the “War Story” of Marc Dreier, the disgraced lawyer who orchestrated a Ponzi scheme so elaborate it rivaled Bernie Madoff’s. From impersonating executives to forging documents, Dreier’s bold crimes shook the legal world and landed him behind bars - and how he was caught by a secretary. They dig into the details of his audacious schemes, the ripple effects on his victims, and the sheer hubris that led to his downfall. Could there have been warning signs, or was this guy really an evil genius? BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS! From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - “War Story” segment 6:32 - “Facing two counts of DUI…” 10:46 - “6 years pass..” 12:32 - What other professions have ethics regulations? 15:36 - Next “War Story” segment 17:37 - “Suspended for non-payment of dues..” 22:25 - Fast forward to April 1995 23:53 - Family law case and an eviction 27:05 - “His license was suspended and no lawsuit was filed” 28:52 - Finally things caught up with him.. 33:08 - LTBE segment 38:34 - Reviewing the answer 42:23 - Episode wrap-up CONNECT WITH US…
This week, John and Lindsey return for more trouble in a “War Story” featuring John Milton Merritt, the Oklahoma attorney who betrayed the trust of some of the most vulnerable clients he could. From stealing funds meant for orphans to defrauding injured clients for hundreds of thousands, Merritt’s shocking crimes highlight the devastating consequences of greed within the legal profession. John and Lindsey unpack the details of Merritt’s scheme and of course, his downfall. They explore how his actions came to light, the impact on his victims, and the implications for others in like his clients. BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS! From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 1:42 - War Story 5:34 - “He fabricated a court order” 9:30 - “He stole over $300,000” 13:04 - The mother finally discovers what’s going on 18:04 - It’s not over yet.. 24:04 - “His sentencing was scheduled for May” 30:26 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam Connect with us!…
1 S0E7: Hawk Tuah Girl and Law School Satisfaction 51:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis week, John and Lindsey tackle some hot topics making waves outside the courtroom in our first commentary episode. First, they discuss the looming TikTok ban and break down the crypto rug pull tied to the infamous Hawk Tuah girl and her newest meme coin. In the main segment, John and Lindsey dive into a revealing study that looks back on two decades of law student satisfaction. They explore how experiences differ based on race, what the numbers tell us about systemic inequities, and what it all means for the future of the legal profession. BONUS PRESEASON RECORDINGS! From October to December 2024, we sat down and recorded some episodes to get a feel for how this podcasting thing works. They are rough, we get things wrong, but we decided to release them anyway as a thanks to our audience. Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction 0:19 - In the news: Hawk Tuah girl rugpull 6:51 - Tik Tok ban was upheld 9:29 - Will Tik Tok be sold? 12:26 - Law school surveys and data to consider 19:08 - Debt levels and how they differ between races 25:27 - Satisfaction with law school 33:56 - Student satisfaction towards career services 37:23 - “It’s easy to get through law school” 43:09 - Lindsey Takes The Bar Exam (Yet again!!) 50:08 - Episode wrap-up CONNECT WITH US…
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