Justice

Going From Biglaw To Criminal Justice Reform Advocate

Powerhouse litigator takes on a broken system.

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On the latest episode of The Jabot, MiAngel Cody and I chat about her passion for criminal defense work and the problems with the three strikes law. We talk about the role of social media and Kim Kardashian in justice work, about how the #90DaysOfFreedom Campaign got started, and why The Decarceration Collective so important. MiAngel has been labeled a “Legal Legend” a “changemaker” and a “powerhouse litigator” and it turns out she’s great at giving advice to lawyers who are getting started in their careers and want to work on reform issues. We chat about the successes she’s had in this work and also the setbacks. MiAngel also describes how she balances the work with her personal life and recharges so she’s able to take on the next fight.

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Happy listening!

The Jabot podcast is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Happy listening!

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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, and host of The Jabot podcast. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).

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