• The Lowdown on Finding Unpaid/Paid Internship Opportunities for Law Students

    It’s a tough time for students seeking real-world experience through internship opportunities. Due to U.S. labor laws, it’s become too much of a liability for organizations to take on a student intern without paying them. A string of lawsuits over the past few years sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, albeit some of the complaints were…

  • 013: Francine Ward

    On this episode, we have San Francisco, CA attorney Francine Ward. Francine’s practice focuses on business law and intellectual property law, with a focus on copyright and trademark law, publishing rights and publishing contracts, entertainment contracts, and social media law. Francine is currently Of Counsel to Monty White LLP. Francine can be reached at info@fwardattorney.com…

  • Music Service Agreements 101 [Video Presentation to ABA-IPL's YLAG]

    I had the opportunity to give a presentation called  “Music Service Agreements 101” during yesterday’s ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law’s Young Lawyer Action Group conference call.  “Music Service Agreements 101” provides a basic understanding of music service agreements, such as iTunes/Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify. During the presentation, I discuss the common industry terms/definitions to know about,…

  • Fonts: Copyright & Cyber Security Issues To Know About

    I strongly believe that everyone should have a basic understanding of fonts, also known as typefaces, because we all interactive with and use fonts on daily basis.  Fonts can turn a boring, mundane flyer or presentation into a beautiful, engaging way to share information with an audience. Below I’ll discuss some important points to know…

  • My 2017 Goals + Resources To Create Your Own

    My 2017 Goals + Resources To Create Your Own

    The Importance of Goal Setting It’s a new year and that means there are 365 days, give or take a few at this point, to work towards accomplishing anything to which you set your mind. It’s (somewhat) scientifically proven that writing down goals makes you more likely to achieve them, regardless of whether you call them…

  • How I Graduated From Law School With A Job – Episode #12 – Alison Monahan

    “How I Graduated From Law School With A Job” is a YouTube interview series where Franklin Graves interviews practicing attorneys to share their story and answer the ultimate question… how to got a job after law school! On this episode, we have Alison Monahan. Alison is the founder of The Girl’s Guide to Law School, Law School Toolbox, Bar Exam…

  • Podcast Feed Is Now Live!

    I’m excited to announce that an official podcast feed has been established for “How I Graduated From Law School With A Job” and available via your favorite podcasting app or platform! Previously, the podcast was only available on YouTube in a video format. However, now I will be simultaneously releasing an audio-only stream that can be…

  • 012: Alison Monahan

    On this episode, we have Alison Monahan. Alison is the founder of The Girl’s Guide to Law School, Law School Toolbox, Bar Exam Toolbox, and Trebuchet Legal. She is based out of San Francisco, CA, and is a 2006 graduate of Columbia School of Law. Follow Alison Monahan on Twitter: @GirlsGuidetoLS Connect with Alison Monahan…

  • Attorney at Law Magazine – Attorney Spotlight Article

    I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to represent Belmont University College of Law and the phenomenal opportunities I had as a law student in an interview article with Attorney At Law Magazine! I cannot recommend the Belmont University law school program enough. I also talk about the support I had through the American Bar Association’s…

  • How I Graduated From Law School With A Job – Episode #11 – Anna Romanskaya

    “How I Graduated From Law School With A Job” is a YouTube interview series where Franklin Graves interviews practicing attorneys to share their story and answer the ultimate question… how to got a job after law school! On this episode, we have San Diego, CA, attorney Anna Romanskaya who is a Partner with Stark & D’Ambrosio, LLP, where she represents…