Inside the Mind of a Corrupt Lawyer | Goodfellas, Scams & More

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (145)

3:43 Childhood Experiences on Long Island chapter 3
3:43 Experimenting with Pills and Vodka
4:13 Getting High and Going on Joy Rides
5:17 Contrasting Childhood Experiences with Expectations
5:59 Childhood Experiences of Abandonment chapter 1
5:59 Feeling Like a Victim and Realizing Parental Fraud
6:49 Childhood Struggles with Family Issues chapter 1
6:49 Impact of Family Issues on Academic Performance
7:21 Struggling in School and Finding Alternative Paths chapter 2
7:21 Comparison to Siblings and Feeling Pressure
8:22 Motivation for Law School and Career Choice
9:55 Early Life Experiences and Disregard for Authority chapter 1
9:55 Using the School Newspaper for Personal Gain
10:26 Negotiating and Manipulating Situations chapter 3
10:57 Bartering with Professors for Grades
11:27 Confrontation with School Administration
11:58 Getting into Law School and Pursuing a Career
13:30 The Speaker's Early Career and Inspiration chapter 4
13:30 Inspiration to Pursue Law Career
14:02 Comparing Law and Shoe Sales
14:36 Law School Experience and Early Career Challenges
15:06 Working with Henry Hill and the Witness Protection Program
17:10 Witness Protection and Early Law Career chapter 5
17:10 Using a Witness in Multiple Trials
17:42 Personal Experience with Addiction and Law Practice
18:12 Learning the Craft of Law
18:44 Winging It as a Lawyer
19:45 Coming to Terms with Addiction and Seeking Help
20:46 Moving Law Firm to Westchester County chapter 5
20:46 Reasons for Relocating Law Firm
21:16 Description of Westchester County and Ry Area
21:47 Opening Office in Mamin and Initial Uncertainty
22:19 Success of Law Firm in Westchester County
23:52 Opening a Restaurant as Marketing Device
24:23 The Restaurant Story chapter 4
24:23 Meeting the Owner's Friend
25:55 The Offer to Become General Counsel
26:59 Interviews and the Job Offer
27:30 The FBI Raid and Firefighting
28:00 Investigation and Discovery chapter 4
28:00 Initial Client Interaction and Pattern Identification
28:33 Confronting the Boss about Fraud
29:04 Discussion of Yacht and Hookers
30:05 Setting Up a War Room to Prepare for Raid
31:41 Client Indicted, Hiring Multiple Law Firms chapter 4
31:41 Client Indicted, Hiring Multiple Law Firms
32:12 Managing Large-Scale Legal Representation
32:43 Crisis Management and Specialization
34:16 Personal Struggles with Addiction
35:19 The Opioid Crisis and Personal Experience chapter 4
35:19 Early Addiction and Financial Struggles
35:50 Financial Crisis and Unwise Decision-Making
36:21 Realization of Wrongdoing and Paranoia
37:22 Consequences and Uncertainty
38:56 The Impact of 911 on Personal Life chapter 5
38:56 Initial Despair and Decision to Dismantle Law Firm
39:28 The SBA Loans and Pandemic Relief
40:00 Applying for EIDL Loan and Lying on the Application
41:31 Using the Loan to Pay Off Credit Cards and Violating SBA Covenant
42:02 Grievance Case Turned Against the Speaker
42:33 Resignation and Opioid Use chapter 4
42:33 Committee Confrontation and Resignation
43:05 Opioid Use and Attempted Suicide
44:10 Consequences of Opioid Use
45:11 Rehabilitation and Reflection
46:15 Self-Discovery and Diagnosis chapter 3
46:15 Realizing the Impact of Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder
46:47 Revelation and Understanding
47:18 Confronting Past Behavior
48:21 Recovery and Sobriety chapter 1
48:21 Confirmation and Acceptance
49:55 Discovery of Denial and Revelation chapter
50:26 Confronting Reality and Seeking Help chapter
52:02 Legal Consequences and Arrest chapter
54:07 Arraignment and Initial Crisis chapter 3
54:07 Arrival at the Magistrate's Courtroom and Initial Reactions
54:38 Consequences of Being Kicked Out by My Wife and Struggling with Finances
55:08 Sharing Personal Struggles at an AA Meeting and Seeking Help
57:44 Starting Over After Prison chapter 1
57:44 Adjusting to Life After Prison
58:15 Meeting Lynn and Getting Married chapter 2
58:15 Meeting a Woman in AA and Marriage
59:49 Prison Sentence and Downward Departure
1:01:23 The Author's Prison Experience and Reflection chapter 3
1:01:23 Meeting Unlikely People and Finding Humility and Spirituality in Prison
1:01:53 Prison Story and Re-Entry Challenges
1:02:24 Visits from Family and Friends During Incarceration
1:05:03 The Author's Journey After Prison chapter 4
1:05:03 Volunteering and Finding Purpose
1:05:35 Joining a Board of Directors
1:06:06 Seeking Guidance and Advice
1:06:37 Considering a Career in Ministry
1:08:40 The Author's Personal Struggle with Poverty and Education chapter 4
1:08:40 The Author's Experience as a Student and Working at an Inner City Church
1:09:11 The Author's Observations on the Criminal Justice System and Marginalized Communities
1:09:42 The Author's Realization about the Support System for Black Men in Prison
1:10:14 The Author's Reflections on the Community and Support in Prison
1:12:20 Lynn's Outreach Efforts chapter 5
1:12:20 Lynn's Initial Outreach and Negotiation
1:12:51 Securing Donations for Homeless Individuals
1:13:22 Reflections on Living in Greenwich and Bridgeport
1:14:25 Blogging About the Contrast Between Communities
1:15:28 Interview with a Hedge Fund Magazine Reporter
1:15:58 Founding of the Ministry to Support White Collar Criminals chapter 4
1:15:58 The Idea and Initial Steps
1:16:29 Finding a Home for the Ministry
1:17:00 Building Momentum and Community
1:18:35 Transitioning to Online Support Group and Growth
1:19:37 Early Life and Career in Criminal Justice chapter 6
1:19:37 Becoming CEO of a Criminal Justice Organization
1:20:09 Allowing People with Lived Experience in Senior Roles
1:20:41 Challenges with Lawyers and Representation
1:21:12 Struggling to Get Law License Reinstated
1:21:42 Waiting for Decision on Law License Reinstatement
1:22:45 Receiving News of Law License Reinstatement
1:23:16 Regaining Law License and Initial Reaction chapter 3
1:23:16 Regaining Law License and Initial Reaction
1:24:18 Sharing News with Family and Friends
1:25:49 New Opportunities and Ministry Expansion
1:26:50 New Yorker Magazine Article and Subsequent Impact chapter
1:27:21 The Power of Passion and Purpose chapter 4
1:27:21 Finding Fulfillment in Work and Life
1:28:24 Sharing Expertise and Helping Others
1:29:28 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Hope
1:30:00 Collaboration and Shared Values
1:31:01 Perspective on Fraud and Starting Over chapter 4
1:31:01 Reframing Perspective on Fraud
1:31:32 Guiding Individuals Through the Process
1:32:04 Practical Advice for Starting Over
1:33:06 Personal Experience and Encouragement
1:33:37 Struggling with Negative Thoughts chapter 3
1:33:37 Self-Blame and Inner Conflict
1:34:41 Prison Life and Humility
1:35:13 Financial Success and Responsibility
1:36:46 Driving in Florida with a friend chapter 5
1:36:46 Car troubles and humor
1:37:16 Radio issues and Fonzi reference
1:37:47 Reflection on past behavior
1:38:48 First class travel and prison concerns
1:39:18 Trauma reaction and gratitude
1:39:50 Returning Home and Reflection chapter 4
1:39:50 Recounting Prison Experience and Foggy Morning Walk
1:40:21 Appreciation for Support Group and Conference Planning
1:41:22 White Collar Justice Conference and Respect for Self and Others
1:42:54 Conclusion and Call to Action

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