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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