In
this
episode,
I
chat
with
Elizabeth
Kelley,
a
dedicated
criminal
defense
attorney
fighting
for
justice
for
individuals
with
mental
disabilities.
Kelley
shares
her
journey
from
literature
student
to
a
passionate
advocate
in
a
field
needing
reform.
Her
insights
into
mental
health
law
and
her
hands-on
approach
to
client
representation
are
inspiring
and
thought-provoking.
Tune
in
to
discover
why
compassion
and
understanding
are
vital
in
the
legal
world,
and
how
her
work
hopes
to
shape
a
more
inclusive
justice
system.
Highlights
-
Balancing
humanities
and
law. -
Outrage
about
mental
disabilities. -
Finding
fulfillment
in
criminal
defense. -
Starting
a
law
firm. -
Lessons
from
opening
a
practice. -
Importance
of
wellness
and
coaching. -
Mental
wellness
in
law
school. -
Writing
practical
guides
for
lawyers. -
Value
of
independent
forensic
evaluations. -
A
powerful
courtroom
experience. -
The
role
of
problem-solving
courts. -
Advice
for
pursuing
justice
for
mental
disabilities.
The
Jabot
podcast
is
an
offshoot
of
the
Above
the
Law
brand
focused
on
the
challenges
women,
people
of
color,
LGBTQIA,
and
other
diverse
populations
face
in
the
legal
industry.
Our
name
comes
from
none
other
than
the
Notorious
Ruth
Bader
Ginsburg
and
the
jabot
(decorative
collar)
she
wore
when
delivering
dissents
from
the
bench.
It’s
a
reminder
that
even
when
we
aren’t
winning,
we’re
still
a
powerful
force
to
be
reckoned
with.
Happy
listening!
Kathryn
Rubino
is
a
Senior
Editor
at
Above
the
Law,
host
of
The
Jabot
podcast,
and
co-host
of
Thinking
Like
A
Lawyer.
AtL
tipsters
are
the
best,
so
please
connect
with
her.
Feel
free
to
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tips,
questions,
or
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