In this episode, I chat with Talia Rosen, the lawyer-turned-board game creator. Her game, “First Monday in October,” offers a strategic dive into U.S. Supreme Court history. Discover her creative process and how it brings legal history alive in an engaging way. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights into her 10-year journey from concept to a playable reality!
Highlights
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- Historical trivia: Fascinating facts about past justices.
- Law school decision: Intentional or accidental?
- First Monday in October: Supreme Court-themed board game.
- Game mechanics: Historical cases and justices.
- Balancing day job and game creation.
- Board Game Creation: Creative process and iteration.
- Game testing: Community feedback and play-testing events.
- Choosing gameplay: Strategy and historical accuracy.
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].