Intellectual property law is often considered the "sexiest" form of law. Learn more about this practice area from this week's guest who is an expert in the field.  Kamanta  Kettle is a commercial litigator and "Top 40 Under 40" intellectual property lawyer recognized by the National Black Lawyers association. A child of immigrants from Jamaica, West Indies, Kamanta  received her JD from Cornell Law School and Bachelor's Degree, cum laude from New York University. Kamanta  handles complex commercial disputes. Across a broad range of industries, including aeronautics finance ..read more

When you first think about immigration law, the creative lives of artists and other innovators may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But for this week’s guest, her mission is to “serve artists and creative professionals by helping them secure artists visas, cement their brands, and monetize their artistry.” Elektra B. Yao, Esq. is the founder and principal attorney at Yao Law Group law firm dedicated to international and domestic artists.Elektra earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts from Marymount Manhattan College in NYC, one of the top art schools in the nation. During ..read more

It's not everyday that you meet someone in jewelry law let alone a sistah! So many gems are dropped (pun intended) on this week's episode.  Miya Owens, Esq. brings years of experience in business and intellectual property litigation, corporate compliance and two information privacy protection certifications to her roles at the Jewelers Vigilance Committee. Before joining the JVC, Miya worked with a diverse client base at two prominent law firms, both specializing in intellectual property matters. During her time at both firms, she received recognition for exceptional service to her client ..read more

Ever wondered what it's like to practice law in a foreign country? Well this week's guest has such a fascinating legal journey that traversed patent law in the United States to going overseas to establish a legal practice in France.  Victoria Bennett specializes in global intellectual property protection, client counseling, business compliance, entertainment industry solutions, and licensing, with an emphasis on patent procurement in the United States and Europe. She is a licensed attorney in the United States and qualified to prosecute intellectual property matters with the USPTO. Prior ..read more

2021 was quite a year! It marked the beginning of the Sistahs in Law podcast, which introduced the perspective of many talented Black women in law. I'm excited to continue the tradition with another season of brilliant stories and discussions with more successful Black women in law. Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon ..read more

Living life out loud and in multiple capacities is not very common in the legal field. However, when you are a mother, strategist, sustainability advocate and attorney, you forge your own pathway. Whitney McGuire. Esq. is a mother, a New York state licensed attorney, legal and sustainability consultant & strategist, and co-founder of Sustainable Brooklyn, an organization that disrupts the whitewashing of sustainability in order to concretize equity in the sustainability movement. With more than a decade of experience in law and sustainability, she is a pioneer in the field of fashion law a ..read more

Alternatives pathways after law school are not always highlighted to law students or young lawyers. This week’s guest has such an expansive imagination that has led her down an incredible journey through arts and the law. Clark L. Edmond (she/her/hers) is from Atlanta, GA, and lives between London and New York. After receiving her J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School and a Master’s in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art-London in 2019, she decided to launch __crate with the goal of introducing new audiences to diverse perspectives through art and creating opportunities for ..read more

Getting a foot in the door to the entertainment field can be an incredible feat! This week’s guests both have forged a formidable path in and are bringing unique strengths with them. Maya Day, Esquire is an Associate Attorney at Bruns, Brennan & Berry PC where she serves as production counsel, drafting talent and above-the-line personnel agreements for production companies such as BRON Studios, Jax Media, and A24. Maya has served as counsel for various television series and films, most recently “A Black Lady Sketch Show”, "Pieces of a Woman", “Emily in Paris" and “Desus & Mero.” Maya h ..read more

Have you ever wondered what it's like to practice law in Louisiana? Well this week's guest has had pretty robust experiences in her early legal career in the state of Louisiana. ReAzalia Allen (aka Attorney SouthernBelle) is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana.  She is a licensed attorney in the State of Louisiana. She received her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from The Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University on May 29, 2015.  She was admitted to the practice on October 22, 2015.  More, recently in August of 2017, she received her Masters of ..read more

When you've dedicated your academic career to examining the ways in which Black women navigate systemic gendered and racialized barriers in the legal field, you have an idea of what it's like to be a Sistah in Law.   Tsedale M. Melaku is a Sociologist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The Graduate Center, CUNY, and author of You Don't Look Like a Lawyer: Black Women and Systemic Gendered Racism, which reflects the emphasis of her scholarly interests on race, gender, class, intersectionality, workplace inequities, diversity, and organizations. You Don’t Look Like a Lawye ..read more