18 episodes

Meet the next generation of lovable lawyers in Class Action - an immersive 12-episode series hosted by Katie Phang. They’re idealistic, diverse, and passionate about seeking justice. And they’re fighting each other in court in the 21-22 season. Upstart law teams from Texas, New York and South Dakota are vying for a national championship, and a rising undergrad program is on a journey to the promised land of mock trial competitions.

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    • 4.8 • 36 Ratings

Meet the next generation of lovable lawyers in Class Action - an immersive 12-episode series hosted by Katie Phang. They’re idealistic, diverse, and passionate about seeking justice. And they’re fighting each other in court in the 21-22 season. Upstart law teams from Texas, New York and South Dakota are vying for a national championship, and a rising undergrad program is on a journey to the promised land of mock trial competitions.

    Personal Jurisdiction S3E45: Let’s Get Personal with the Mock Trial Coaches from the Class Action Podcast

    Personal Jurisdiction S3E45: Let’s Get Personal with the Mock Trial Coaches from the Class Action Podcast

    For our 45th episode and the final episode of Season 3, we speak with Adria Kimbrough, Laura Rose, and A.J. Bellido de Luna, three of the mock trial coaches who appeared on the Class Action with Katie Phang podcast. We thought it would be great to hear from Adria, Laura, and AJ to learn more about their career journeys, why they have dedicated their time to coaching mock trial teams, and the advice they have for aspiring lawyers. Adria, Laura, and A.J. help us to end Season 3 with a bang! Don't miss this special conversation with our friends from Class Action.

    Show Notes for Episode 45:

    Class Action with Katie Pfang is an immersive 12 part documentary podcast series about the next generation of lawyers, heard through the voices of law students competing in mock trial tournaments around the country.​ You can listen to Class Action on iHeart, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you like to listen! 

    Adria Kimbrough is the Student Recruiting Manager in the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Previously, Adria was a Pre-Law Advisor at Dillard University in New Orleans and served as one of the University’s Mock Trial Team coaches. Professor Kimbrough is a graduate of Talledega College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

    Laura Rose is an Associate Professor of Law and the Heidepriem Trial Advocacy Fellow at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law. Professor Rose is a graduate of Stetson University and Stetson University College of Law. 

    A.J. Bellido de Luna is the Assistant Dean for Advocacy Programs and Hardy Service Professor of Law at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. He teaches Trial Advocacy and Arbitration and directs the law school’s Advocacy Program National Team. A.J. is a graduate of University of Maryland School of Law and Johns Hopkins University.

    Learn more about and listen to Class Action with Katie Pfang by visiting the Class Action website. You can also follow Class Action on Instagram.

    Class Action with Katie Pfang is a production of Sound Argument and iHeartMedia. Thank you to producers Lisa Gray and Kevin Huffman for pitching this collaboration to us! 

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    About Personal Jurisdiction:

    Join co-hosts Allison Freedman and Hallie Ritzu as we talk to a variety of people within the first 10ish years of practice to hear about their journeys to fulfilling careers and the advice they have for getting there. From government to start-ups; politics to academia; in-house to legal aid—we’ll get the scoop on what it’s really like to work in different areas of the law, so you can chart your own course for success.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Bonus: Life as a 1L

    Bonus: Life as a 1L

    Producers Kevin Huffman and Lisa Gray check in with former Dillard students Amaya Ronczyk and Lajeanne Shelton. Amaya is currently a 1L at Harvard Law, and Lajeanne is a 1L at UC Hastings Law. They talk about their personal experiences as a first-year law student, along with giving some helpful advice for future students, going from an HBCU to a PWI, skills carried over from the Dillard Mock Trial team into their current courses, and some exciting news about this year’s Dillard case law. 

     

    Learn more about the schools, programs and special guests:

    Harvard Law School

    UC Hastings Law

    Dillard University Pre-Law Program

    American Mock Trial Association 

    National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) 

    National Bar Association

    Follow us on Instagram @ClassActionPod

    Visit our show page for transcripts and more details about the series at ClassActionPod.com

    Follow host Katie Phang on Twitter @KatiePhang and Instagram @KatiePhang.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 32 min
    Bonus: Checking in with AJ and Andy

    Bonus: Checking in with AJ and Andy

    Producers Kevin Huffman and Lisa Gray check in with St. Mary’s Law coach AJ Bellido de Luna and former student Andy Vizcarra. You’ll hear some of their personal experiences about being followed by the podcast production team, reflections on upsetting moments during last season’s tournaments, and exciting current news about the team. 

     

    Learn more about the schools, programs and special guests:

    St. Mary's University Law School 

    Texas Young Lawyers Association 

    National Trial League

    Follow us on Twitter @ClassActionPod and Instagram @ClassActionPod

    Visit our show page for transcripts and more details about the series at ClassActionPod.com

    Follow host Katie Phang on Twitter @KatiePhang and Instagram @KatiePhang.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 29 min
    Bonus: Home for the Holidays in the Valley

    Bonus: Home for the Holidays in the Valley

    Genesis Salinas, a Saint Mary's 2L, travels 3 and a half hours south of San Antonio to her hometown in the Rio Grande Valley. There, along the Texas-Mexico border, her family celebrates Christmas as she re-adjusts to what life was like before law school. The holidays, though a short time together, reminds her of the importance of family, culture and tradition

     


    Learn more about the schools, programs and special guests:

    St. Mary's University Law School 

    Texas Young Lawyers Association 

    Follow us on Twitter @ClassActionPod and Instagram @ClassActionPod

    Visit our show page for transcripts and more details about the series at ClassActionPod.com

    Follow host Katie Phang on Twitter @KatiePhang and Instagram @KatiePhang.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 20 min
    EP12: The Promised Land

    EP12: The Promised Land

    For the first time in its history, Dillard sends a team to the National Tournament! Dozens of teams from around the country descend on Lancaster, PA, to not only admire the trophies, but to battle each other in the old courthouse. Adria has brought her team to the Promised Land in what will be her last tournament with the team. History will be made.

    Learn more about the schools, programs and special guests:

    Dillard University Pre-Law Program American Mock Trial Association National Black Law Students Association National Bar Association

    Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Legal Defense FundEqual Justice Initiative Harvard Law School

    UC Hastings Law SchoolSouthern University Law CenterNational Association for Law Placement (NALP)Follow us on Twitter @ClassActionPod and Instagram @ClassActionPodVisit our show page for transcripts and more details about the series at ClassActionPod.comFollow host Katie Phang on Twitter @KatiePhang and Instagram @KatiePhang.

    This episode had additional field production by Jason Foster
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 54 min
    Ep11: So You Want to be a Lawyer?

    Ep11: So You Want to be a Lawyer?

    Mock trial is supposed to prepare you for real trial.  Andy and Jasmin are about to see if that’s true.  They are going to face off in Bexar County Court for an actual case in front of a judge and jury. 

    Learn more about the schools, programs and special guests:

    St. Mary's University Law School 

    Texas Young Lawyers Association 

    Follow us on Twitter @ClassActionPod and Instagram @ClassActionPod

    Visit our show page for transcripts and more details about the series at ClassActionPod.com

    Follow host Katie Phang on Twitter @KatiePhang and Instagram @KatiePhang.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

jeffthebean ,

Fantastic! Can’t get enough!

Every Tuesday I look forward to a new episode. I listen to quite a few legal-world podcasts, but this one has that “something” different about it in following folks that haven't become lawyers yet, but are well on their way, and you can hear their fire, their passion for what they’re doing just over the audio format. It’s great.

I find myself getting amped up when things go well for them, and sharing in their disappointment in some measure when things don’t work out the way they wanted. It’s very compelling storytelling, and I hope they’ll eventually go to a twice a week release schedule…maybe…in the future!

gufhhfse ,

Mock Trial heaven

As a 30 year practicing trial attorney and a coach of a high school mock trial team this is a great podcast. Although high school is not law school it really brings out the intensity and passion the people who do Mock Trial have. And some great tips for people who do it.
I can’t wait for the rest of the episodes. Going to recommend it to my students and everybody I know involved in Mock Trial.

Saguaro123 ,

The exciting world of mock trial

Based on the trailer, I can’t wait to follow the ins and outs of young lawyers figuring out their way through their arguments. Always great to learn how it all works. And so happy to see Katie Phang as host. She is such a delight on NBC. Go, Class Action, go!!! ⚖️👍

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