Episodes

Charles Woodson runs his own private practice focusing on criminal defense, state and federal work, and he’s part of the ACBA’s Court Appointed Attorneys program. Charles is a former Marin County Public Defender who also has experience working at a public defender clinic in Maricopa County. In this interview, he talks about the culture clash of attending Cal after growing up in Sonoma County, gives an overview of his career and what motivated his choices, and discusses some of the challenges of running a private law practice. Tune in to the interview to learn about why it’s important to talk about failed cases and to hear about one of Louis’ most memorable cases and the lessons he learned from it.

Jocelyn Burton is the founder and principal of Burton Employment Law. Before establishing her own firm, she worked in civil litigation and served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of California. Jocelyn also possesses extensive experience working with prominent names in private practice. In this interview, she provides an overview of her life and career history, sharing an inspiring ancestral story about her great uncle who earned his medical degree in the early 1900s. Additionally, she addresses guest questions, offers tips to young attorneys, and explains why it’s beneficial to get involved with organizations early on in your legal career. Burton Employment Law http://burtonemploymentlaw.com/