Join host me as I sit down with Columbia Law School’s Susan Sturm to discuss her compelling new book, What Might Be. Susan shares her passion for social justice and explores the power of reimagining systems for a more equitable future. This episode is a must-listen for those eager to understand the paradoxes in social justice work and how to navigate them for impactful change.
Highlights
- Seeds of the book from childhood experiences.
- Contradiction seen in the law from day one.
- Building environments for full participation.
- Academia as a path for social justice.
- The power of ideas in driving change.
- What law is according to Robert Cover.
- Imagining systems for social justice.
- Creating micro spaces of justice now.
- Three paradoxes in addressing racism.
- Navigating racial salience paradox.
- Building multiracial collaborations.
- The challenge and necessity of hope.
- Avoiding internal immigration.
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!
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].