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The CLEO EDGE Podcast

By Council On Legal Education Opportunity, Inc.

The CLEO EDGE Podcast offers insights to diversity, law school admission and highlights trailblazers in the legal community.
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CLEO Edge S2-Ep2 Hon. Judge Phyllis D. Thompson, Senior Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals

The CLEO EDGE PodcastMar 14, 2024

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CLEO Edge S2-Ep2 Hon. Judge Phyllis D. Thompson, Senior Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals

CLEO Edge S2-Ep2 Hon. Judge Phyllis D. Thompson, Senior Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Mar 14, 202439:18
S2 Ep1: Rick Petry, Esq., Director DEI Adjunct/Affiliated Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law

S2 Ep1: Rick Petry, Esq., Director DEI Adjunct/Affiliated Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law

CLEO Edge Podcast Season 2 Ep.1 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with CLEO EDGE Education Award Honoree Rick Petry, Esq., Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Adjunct/Affiliated Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Hear about his inspirational early years, his journey through his legal education, and the importance of mentorship.


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The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.


Mar 07, 202436:18
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.14 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea, Dean of the DePaul University College of Law.
Aug 28, 202327:52
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.13 - CLEO Chief Operating Officer, Leigh Allen II, Interview with Goulston & Storrs Real Estate Attorney Jennifer Jones

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.13 - CLEO Chief Operating Officer, Leigh Allen II, Interview with Goulston & Storrs Real Estate Attorney Jennifer Jones

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.13 - CLEO Chief Operating Officer, Leigh Allen II, Interview with Goulston & Storrs Real Estate Attorney Jennifer Jones In this episode of the CLEO Edge Podcast, Chief Operating Officer Leigh Allen II interviews Goulston & Storrs Real Estate Attorney Jennifer Jones. Jennifer shares her family history and journey through law school, clerkship, and her entry into her chosen legal profession. She also discusses her own DEI experience from the women's perspective and the importance of CLEO's work.
Jennifer's story is one of resilience and determination. She faced challenges along the way, but she never gave up on her dream of becoming a lawyer. She is now a successful real estate attorney and she is passionate about using her platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
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Jul 28, 202326:54
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.12 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, Introduces Co-Host Leigh Allen II, CLEO Chief Operating Officer

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.12 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, Introduces Co-Host Leigh Allen II, CLEO Chief Operating Officer

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.12 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, Introduces Co-Host Leigh Allen II, CLEO Chief Operating Officer.
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Jul 28, 202303:30
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.11 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Josh Petty, General Counsel at Booz Allen Hamilton

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.11 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Josh Petty, General Counsel at Booz Allen Hamilton

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.11 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Josh Petty, General Counsel at Booz Allen Hamilton. Josh shares his journey from college to Booz Allen Hamilton, where he is now Executive Vice President and General Counsel.

Josh worked as Managing Director at Accenture before joining Booz Allen Hamilton. Prior to joining Accenture in 1999, Josh worked for Lockheed Martin. He earned his B.B.A. in finance from George Washington University, his M.S. in international business from Johns Hopkins University, and his J.D. from John Marshall School of Law.

Josh discusses the importance of diversity in the legal field and workplace, and how Booz Allen Hamilton is an active leader in DEI. He also shares some advice for graduating law school students, including the importance of technology, building agility, and not specializing too quickly.

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Jul 11, 202325:37
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep. 10 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Robert Falk, General Counsel at Truth Initiative, Fulbright Scholar, and graduate of Yale Law School

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep. 10 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Robert Falk, General Counsel at Truth Initiative, Fulbright Scholar, and graduate of Yale Law School

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep. 10 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Robert Falk, General Counsel at Truth Initiative, Fulbright Scholar, and graduate of Yale Law School. Rob is also a dedicated member of the Board of Directors for the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. Falk's journey from mental health to law is an inspiring one. He originally planned to pursue a career in mental health but then realized that he was more interested in the legal aspects of social justice. He then went on to law school at Yale, where he focused on healthcare law. After law school, Falk worked as a health care attorney at a law firm. He then served as general counsel of the Whitman-Walker Clinic, an HIV/AIDS social service agency. In 2009, he joined the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) as general counsel and corporate secretary. In this role, he helped the organization advance its mission of achieving equality for LGBTQ people. In 2021, Falk joined Truth Initiative as general counsel. Truth Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending tobacco use. In this role, Falk is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the organization. He is also involved in developing and implementing Truth Initiative's legal strategies. Falk is a passionate advocate for social justice. He believes that the law can be a powerful tool for advancing equality and opportunity. He is also committed to helping others pursue careers in law. Falk's story is an inspiration to others who are interested in pursuing a career in law. He shows that it is possible to follow your passions and make a difference in the world through the law. Robert Falk Links: https://truthinitiative.org/who-we-are/our-team/robert-falk https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-falk-b84b703/ #cleoedgepodcast #cleoalumni #cleoscholars #dei Please remember to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Learn More about CLEO, Inc.: https://cleoinc.org Donate to CLEO, Inc.: https://cleoinc.org/donate Follow us on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/cleoscholars Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cleoscholars Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cleoscholars Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleo1968 The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.


Jun 24, 202330:57
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.9 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Bruce Jackson, CLEO Alumnus, and Associate General Counsel & Managing Director of Strategic Partnership

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.9 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Bruce Jackson, CLEO Alumnus, and Associate General Counsel & Managing Director of Strategic Partnership

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.9 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney Bruce Jackson, CLEO Alumnus, and Associate General Counsel & Managing Director of Strategic Partnership at Microsoft Corp. 

Attorney Bruce Jackson joins the CLEO EDGE podcast to discuss his new book, Never Far From Home, where he details his perseverance and inspirational story from the tough streets of Brooklyn to his legal career in the Music Industry with Hip Hop Pioneers to the executive offices as an attorney at Microsoft.

https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Bruce-Jackson/186788589

https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/stories/attorney-feature/microsofts-bruce-jackson-on-removing-barriers-achieving-potential

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982191155?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_TJYKEKH4TPJG81AP3X5E


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Apr 11, 202345:24
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.8 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Gloria J. Browne Marshall, writer, civil rights attorney, playwright, and Professor of Constitutional Law

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.8 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Gloria J. Browne Marshall, writer, civil rights attorney, playwright, and Professor of Constitutional Law

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.8 - CLEO President & CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Gloria J. Browne Marshall, writer, civil rights attorney, playwright, and Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College (CUNY).

"She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power" by Gloria J. Browne Marshall

Book available at all major bookstores. Use discount code: EFL01 on Routledge for 20% off of your purchase of She Took Justice.

Watch Your Democracy, an animated series, hosted by Gloria J. Browne-Marshall as she explores the U.S. Constitution and how it continues to impact our everyday lives. Video is available at: www.whyy.org/programs/your-democracy.

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The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.

Mar 26, 202351:35
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.7 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Sue-Ann Robinson, Esq., Founder of The Front Line Law, Defense Attorney, TV Legal Analyst, and Social Justice Advocate

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.7 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Sue-Ann Robinson, Esq., Founder of The Front Line Law, Defense Attorney, TV Legal Analyst, and Social Justice Advocate

CLEO CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CLEO Edge Podcast Ep. 7 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Sue-Ann Robinson, Esq., Founder of The Front Line Law, Defense Attorney, TV Legal Analyst, and Social Justice Advocate 

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Connect with Sue-Ann Robinson: sue-annrobinson.com | frontlinefirm.com @thefrontlinelaw 

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The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.

Mar 11, 202338:15
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.6 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Deborah Martin Owens, CEO of DMO Strategies, LLC and Global DE&I Talent Management Strategist & Philanthropist

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.6 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Deborah Martin Owens, CEO of DMO Strategies, LLC and Global DE&I Talent Management Strategist & Philanthropist

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.6 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Deborah Martin Owens, CEO of DMO Strategies, LLC and Global

DE&I Talent Management Strategist & Philanthropist - Learn about Ms. Owens' passion for civil rights and motivation to become an attorney

since her early teens, and her pathway from a legal career to activism and philanthropy.


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https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-martin-owens-34059a5


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The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit organization founded in 1968 to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school.

Feb 07, 202339:14
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.5 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Aliza Shatzman, President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, Washington D.C.

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.5 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Aliza Shatzman, President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, Washington D.C.

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.5 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with Aliza Shatzman, President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, Washington D.C. - Hear Ms. Shatzman discuss her journey into law, and her current advocacy for transparency, accountability, and protections for employees in the judiciary workplace.

In March 2022, Aliza submitted written testimony for a House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing about the lack of workplace protections for judiciary employees, detailing her personal experience with harassment and retaliation by a former D.C. Superior Court judge. 

Read Aliza Shatzman's written Statement for the Record to the House Judiciary Committee: https://docs.house.gov/meetings/JU/JU03/20220317/114503/HHRG-117-JU03-20220317-SD005.pdf

You can follow Aliza @AlizaShatzman
Visit The Legal Accountability Website at:  http://legalaccountabilityproject.org

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Jan 19, 202339:11
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.4 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with CLEO Alumna Veronica N. Dunlap, Esq., MBA, Deputy Executive Director, ACLU of Maryland.

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep.4 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with CLEO Alumna Veronica N. Dunlap, Esq., MBA, Deputy Executive Director, ACLU of Maryland.

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep. 4 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with  CLEO Alumna Veronica N. Dunlap, Esq., MBA, Deputy Executive Director,  ACLU of Maryland. Hear Ms. Dunlap talk about her inspirational journey into law and advocacy and CLEO experience.

Watch this podcast interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vRYrEF6idDg

Nov 22, 202222:33
CLEO Edge Podcast Ep. 3 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with CLEO Alumnus Brigadier General Ronald D. Sullivan, Chief Judge of the Criminal Court of Appeals US Army JAG Corps

CLEO Edge Podcast Ep. 3 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with CLEO Alumnus Brigadier General Ronald D. Sullivan, Chief Judge of the Criminal Court of Appeals US Army JAG Corps

General Sullivan talks about his CLEO experience, HBCU education, military (and civilian) career, and how students can apply to the US Army JAG Corps.

Watch this podcast interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TyZsMOgHLxI

Oct 20, 202232:12
The CLEO EDGE Podcast Ep. 2 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with CLEO Alumni LT. Reyes Chavez of the U.S. Navy.

The CLEO EDGE Podcast Ep. 2 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with CLEO Alumni LT. Reyes Chavez of the U.S. Navy.

Lt. Reyes Chavez shares his story from arriving undocumented from Mexico to becoming an attorney and Navy JAG officer. They discuss diversity, immigration, preservence and the CLEO experience.

Watch this podcast interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u7qyNB5FrO4

Oct 08, 202234:04
The CLEO EDGE Podcast Ep. 1 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with renowned attorney Bernarda A. Villalona, Esq.

The CLEO EDGE Podcast Ep. 1 - CLEO CEO, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits with renowned attorney Bernarda A. Villalona, Esq.

On this premiere episode, Chief Executive Officer and Host, J.C. Polanco, Esq., MBA, sits down with Attorney and CLEO Alumna, Bernarda Villalona.

Watch this podcast interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xCPgsRP24T8

 

Aug 29, 202228:45