Podcast Episode 389: Running a Criminal Defense Law Firm (w/Givelle Lamano)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re happy to have a special guest, Givelle Lamano, with us to talk about starting and running a criminal defense law firm.

In this episode we discuss:

• Givelle’s background and career path
• The challenges and rewards of doing criminal defense work
• Working in non-profit and community organizations
• Building a network in law school that will help your future career
• Advice for law students who think they may want to start their own solo practice

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Resources:

• Linktree – Lamano Law
• Criminal Defense Attorney in Oakland – Lamano Law Office
• Oakland DUI Attorneys
• Gallup StrengthsFinder (CliftonStrengths) assessment
• DiSC assessment
• Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell
• Podcast Episode 86: Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• Podcast Episode 109: Life as a Woman Entrepreneur with Meg Keene of A Practical Wedding
• Podcast Episode 154: Building a Better Law Practice (w/Jeremy Richter)
• Podcast Episode 233: Starting a Small Law Firm (w/Guest Stephanie Everett of Lawyerist)
• Podcast Episode 333: Building an Authentic Law Practice (w/Hillary Vaillancourt)

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