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Chapters & Sections (132)
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00:00
Enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute and Yale Law Courses
00:31
Introduction to the Podcast Host and Guest Background
01:32
Discussion of Height Growth in High School
02:04
High School Football Experience and Family Influence
03:06
College Football Aspirations and Transition to Law School
05:13
Legal Education Pathway and Non-Traditional Background
06:17
Prison Experience and Duty to Retreat Explanation
06:47
Reform Initiatives for At-Risk Youth
07:49
Personal Reflection on Duty to Retreat and Legal Consequences
08:22
Court Experience and Early Felony Charge
09:24
Rikers Island Incarceration and Separation from Brother
10:26
Public Defender Experience and Legal Challenges
11:28
Comparison of Rikers Island to TV Portrayals
12:31
Family Background and Parental Separation
13:34
Mother's Role as Police Officer and Support System
14:06
Educational Status Prior to Incarceration
14:36
Transfer Between Facilities and Housing Arrangements
15:38
Sentencing Details for Brother and Self
17:13
Court Ruling on Aiding and Abetting Statute
17:44
Educational Opportunities in Prison Pre-1994
18:15
Law Clerk Training and Employment
18:46
Anti-Terrorism Act Impact on Federal Habeas Corpus
19:19
Supreme Court Authority and RIT Availability
19:51
Brother’s Incarceration and Shared Experience
20:23
Mentorship and Mutual Support in Five Points
20:54
Accountability and Decision to Forgive
21:25
Realization of Impact on Loved Ones
22:29
Spiritual Support and Chaplaincy Influence
22:59
Legal Studies and Helping Wrongfully Convicted
23:30
Success Story of Lewis Harrison’s Release
24:01
Personal Gratitude and Meaningful Work
24:31
Early Library Experience with Harold Aisby
25:33
Learning Shepherding of Cases and Print Resources
26:37
Adapting to Changing Legal Research Tools
27:08
Mentorship Network and Personal Growth Journey
28:11
Role of Jailhouse Lawyers in the Library
28:43
Increasing Demand for Legal Resources
29:15
On-the-Job Training in the Prison Library
29:46
Discussion of Academic Pathways Post-Incarceration
30:16
Second Chance P Pilot and Legislative Impact
30:48
Early College Courses at Hobart & William Smith
31:20
Student Funding and Course Selection Constraints
31:52
Literary Assignments and Writing Feedback
32:23
Academic Achievement and Future Aspirations
32:55
Influence of Legal Mentors and Role Models
33:27
Enrollment in Cornell Courses During Parole Consideration
33:59
Transfer of Credits and Academic Planning
34:29
Mentor Interaction and Encouragement to Attend Cornell
35:31
Parole Eligibility After 17 Years of Service
36:03
Challenges Faced by Parole Board Applicants
36:33
Parole Denial and Repeated Appeals
37:07
Cell Support During Parole Interview
37:37
Parole Board Composition and Expectations
38:09
Institutional Record Questioning
38:41
Responsibility and Pledging Innocence
39:13
Reflecting on Past Actions During Hearing
39:43
Uncertainty and Escalation of Conflict
40:20
Parole Board Decision Dynamics
40:47
Brother’s Emotional Response to Parole Process
41:17
Unexpected Call to School Building for Decision
42:52
Receiving Envelopes and Parole Approval
43:23
Family Notification Strategy Post-Approval
44:26
Emotional Impact of Parole Decision on Family
45:29
Relocation Challenges and Support Network
46:00
Living in Ithaca and Early Legal Work
46:31
Academic Mentorship at Cornell Law School
47:04
Volunteer Work and Recommendation Letters
47:34
Impact of the Pandemic on Education Plans
48:06
Marriage and Family Life in Ithaca
48:36
Influence of Professor James Foreman on Law School Choice
49:08
Acceptance into Yale and Family Reaction
49:38
Law School Experience and Early Career Interests
50:09
Meeting Investor Matt Blet and Industry Insight
50:40
Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Labor Market Analysis
51:12
Community Needs and Economic Opportunity Research
51:43
Exploring Unfilled Jobs Report and Local Impact
52:13
Advocacy for Underserved Communities in New Haven
52:44
Visit to Advanced Manufacturing Institute and Program Overview
53:16
Program Impact and Replication Ideas
53:48
Graduation Ceremony and Community Response
54:18
Comparing Eastern Kentucky and East New York Opportunities
55:20
Motivation for Vocational School Enrollment
55:51
Identifying Core Competencies in the Trades
56:21
Scheduling Law School and Technical Training
56:52
Documenting the Dual Education Experience
57:26
Launching a Software Solution with Co-Founders
57:58
Naming the Company After an Influential Figure
58:28
Partnering with Educational Institutions and Workforce Programs
58:59
Creating a LinkedIn‑Like Platform for Skilled Trades
59:29
Combining Skills Assessments with Public Feed and Job Search
59:59
Defining Roles and Funding for the Startup Team
1:00:32
Addressing Traditional Resume Pitfalls in Trades Hiring
1:01:04
Streamlining Hiring and Building Aspirational Appeal for Trades
1:01:35
Transferring Knowledge from Veteran Technicians to New Generations
1:02:09
Encouraging App Download and Community Engagement
1:02:39
Showcasing Individual Projects on the Platform
1:03:11
Final Call to Action for Users and Employers
1:04:15
Thank You and Collaboration Offer
1:04:47
Subscription Request