Conversate with Akeem D. Earle

In this episode, we sit down with Gary Kohlman , former General Counsel for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), to dive into his illustrious legal career. With over 40 years of experience as a trial attorney, defense lawyer, and sports law expert, Gary has been at the forefront of high-stakes negotiations and landmark legal cases involving NBA superstars like LeBron James, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, and Michael Jo...

Welcome to another captivating episode of Conversate with Akeem D. Earle! In this installment, I am thrilled to introduce the delightful Tonee Earle as the official co-host of the podcast. Together, we delve into our professional lives, offering insights into the intricacies of courtroom dynamics and sharing anecdotes from our mock trial experiences during law school. Join us as we uncover invaluable gems to empower you in navigati...

Join us for a compelling episode as we sit down with defense attorney Camille Wagner for an in-depth exploration of her journey in the legal profession. Camille, a native of France fluent in three languages – French, Spanish, and English, brings a unique perspective to her practice.With a background that spans continents, Camille's career trajectory is fascinating. Graduating from the University of D.C. David A. Clarke School of La...

Tonée Earle serves as a bar exam tutor and coach, specializing in helping retakers conquer their exams. Her own success story speaks volumes; passing the D.C. bar on her first attempt with an exceptional score and subsequently acing the Virginia bar exam illustrate her mastery of legal concepts and exam strategies.

When she is not coaching students, Tonée, an accomplished lawyer with a passion for family law and estate planning, br...

Keith Morgan, a seasoned attorney with a diverse background that spans both the courtroom and the classroom, was born in Newark, NJ, and raised in Lynchburg, VA. Keith's legal odyssey began at Earlham College in Richmond, IN where he earned is bachelor’s degree and then went on to the University of Virginia School of Law. Keith embarked on a career that would lead him from a Staff Attorney at the Federal Elections Commission to...

Join us for a captivating live interview with the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, hosted at my very own Alma Mater, the University of D.C. David A. Clarke School of Law. In this special episode, we delve into the remarkable work and responsibilities of the District's top legal officer, gaining insights into the impact his office has on our nation's capital.

Discover the legal origin story of our esteemed gues...

Hailing from the Bronx, New York, Robert Newman is a testament to the idea that it's never too late to chase your dreams. From Administrative Parks and Recreation Manager at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation to COO of AmeriDream, Newman had a successful professional career. However, the dream of becoming a lawyer had always lingered in the background.

At the age of 50, with a lifetime of experiences under his belt, R...

Isaro Carter, Esq is an entertainment lawyer who has carved her own path in the industry. As the founding attorney of The Carter Firm, she empowers her clients by ensuring they understand the purpose of the legal processes surrounding their work, ultimately protecting their interests.

Based in the heart of New York City, her practice focuses on the intersection of intellectual property law and entertainment law, with a special emph...

In this episode, join us as we delve into the remarkable story of an ambitious lawyer who embarked on the path of entrepreneurship right after law school. Our guest, Delali Dagadu, Esq, shares her inspiring journey of starting her own law firm, DAGADU LAW PLLC, specializing in immigration law. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, and raised in multiple countries, including the United States, Delali brings a unique perspective to her legal pr...

Gary Williams graduated with honors from Southern University and A&M College in 2014, where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Computer Science. In 2018, Gary earned his Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. While attending Southern University Law Center, Mr. Williams was a member of the Moot Court, where he was the Historian. In addition, he served in the Student Bar As...

What better way to end Season 1 than the have the special guest be the best podcast host in the game, Akeem D. Earle!  Akeem Earle is originally from New York hailing from Brooklyn and Long Island. He received his undergraduate degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and earned his juris doctor from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. Akeem worked his way through law school as ...

Quiana Harris is a native of a small town in eastern North Carolina named Rich Square, and Summa Cum Laude graduate of Winston-Salem State University. Thereafter, Quiana attended Howard University School of Law where she represented clients through the Criminal Justice Clinic and was the Executive Notes and Comments Editor for the Howard Law Journal. Upon graduation from Howard Law, the first-generation Esquire joined the faculty o...

Amber Ivey is a prominent thinker, voice, and leader of cultural change, an expert in data utilization and management, while also being an equitable leader. Ivey was born in Bethesda, Maryland. She earned an undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University, a graduate degree from the University of Maryland College Park, and a law degree from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. In 2020, Amber I...

Tyla A. Swinton is originally from Queens, New York. After graduating from (thee illustrious) Howard University, she attended Penn State Law for her JD. Currently, Tyla works at Jackson Lewis P.C. in the Long Island office and practices Affirmative Action, OFCCP and Government Contract Compliance. Recently, she was recognized by The National Black Lawyers as a top 40 Under 40 Black attorney in the state of New York and top 100 in t...

Etienne C. Toussaint, a South Bronx native,  is an interdisciplinary legal scholar with expertise in legal history, contract law, business/corporate law, community economic development, and philosophical legal ethics/professional responsibility. He is currently a law professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Professor Toussaint is a graduate of The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At MIT, he earned an ...

Claudia Ahiabor was born and raised in New Jersey, spent part of her childhood in Ghana, and currently lives in the Washington DC metro area. She graduated from American University Washington College of Law, where she focused her degree on health law. She currently works at the US Food and Drug Administration as an Associate Chief Counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel. On this episode, we discuss how Claudia found the law, her exp...

*DISCLAIMER* Due to technical difficulties portions of the audio for this episode are not of the standard and quality for which Conversate with Akeem D. Earle usually provides. However, this conversation was far too beneficial to not provide to the audience. It is the hope of the Conversate with Akeem D. Earle podcast team that you will still enjoy this episode as the clarity of the content is pure and timely. 

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Kyndall Rodriguez, Esq. was born and raised in Orange County, California. She graduated from UDC-David A. Clarke School of Law and is currently barred to practice in The District of Columbia and the state of Maryland. Presently, Kyndall is a third year associate attorney for an in-house litigation firm that represents a Fortune 50 company. Kyndall’s practice areas include: civil defense litigation, personal injury, and civil negoti...

Krystal Durham is a partner at Williams & Connolly and focuses her practice on commercial and complex civil litigation, white collar defense and investigations, criminal defense, and employment matters.  Krystal has represented corporations, professional firms, and individuals in a variety of business disputes.  Krystal has experience in a range of substantive areas, including professional malpractice, antitrust matte...