In this episode, I chat with Lori B. Duff, author of the upcoming book, “Devil’s Defense.” Lori shares candid insights about her accidental journey into law, her love for trial work, and the striking realism that underpins her novel. Discover her struggles balancing a legal career with writing, the hilarious challenges of introducing technology to courts during COVID, and her advice for lawyers with creative passions. This episode offers a compelling portrait of a small-town lawyer’s life and the passion driving her literary journey.
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- Lori’s decision to go to law school.
- The connection between performance and trial work.
- Building a practice in a small town.
- Incorporating small-town southern life in “Devil’s Defense.”
- Realistic portrayal of legal practice in the book.
- Impact of politician’s confirmation hearing on Lori’s writing.
- Developing the “Fisher At Law” series.
- Balancing writing with legal practice.
- Impact of COVID on legal practice and Lori’s role in the state-level response.
- Frustrations with technology adoption in the legal field.
- Technology’s lasting implications in law post-COVID.
- Navigating from conception to publication as an author.
- Importance of finding time for personal passions.
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.
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Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. 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 or Mastodon @[email protected].