I
chat
with
Peter
Bruland,
a
Senior
Managing
Associate
at
Sidley,
who
is
set
to
argue
before
the
Supreme
Court!
Discover
his
inspiring
journey
from
law
school
to
tackling
crucial,
high-stakes
legal
issues.
Don’t
miss
this
captivating
episode
filled
with
insights
into
Supreme
Court
advocacy
and
the
balance
between
pro
bono
work
and
career
development.
It’s
a
must-listen
for
aspiring
lawyers
and
anyone
intrigued
by
the
art
of
legal
persuasion.
Highlights
-
Discovering
law
through
criminal
procedure
class. -
Thrill
of
solving
puzzles
in
appellate
work. -
First
Sidley
associate
to
argue
before
the
Supreme
Court. -
Stakes
in
criminal
cases:
freedom
on
the
line. -
Preparing
for
the
Supreme
Court
oral
argument. -
Balancing
pro
bono
work
with
billable
hours. -
Strategic
impact:
procedural
vs.
emotional
appeals.
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
email
her
with
any
tips,
questions,
or
comments
and
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her
on
Twitter
@Kathryn1 or
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@[email protected].