“We’ve got to fight for each other and for what we want this world to look like.”

These are the words of Attorney Lauren Guth Barnes as we discuss the work of Public Justice and their commitment to representing clients in complex, high‑impact cases.

🔍 We talk about what it looks like when judges apply the law fairly, protect access to the courts, and make sure everyday people have a chance to be heard.

Her words highlight how legal advocacy, community engagement, and participation in our civic systems all play a role in shaping a more just society.

This conversation offers one lens on how lawyers and advocates think about systemic change and the responsibilities we share to one another.

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In this episode of the Legal Lens podcast, attorney Lauren Guth Barnes, and I take a closer look at the work of Public Justice as a national legal‑advocacy organization.

💡 Under Lauren’s leadership as Acting CEO, their team focuses on “unrigging” the civil justice system by bringing impact cases in areas such as access to justice and fighting forced arbitration, abusive practices in the criminal legal system, environmental and consumer protection, workers’ rights, students’ rights, and civil rights. Organizations like Public Justice are willing to step in and advocate for families who might not otherwise have a voice.

In our conversation, Lauren shares how strategic litigation, paired with community engagement and policy advocacy, can help create a fairer system for all of us.

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In this segment of the latest Legal Lens podcast episode, attorney Lauren Guth Barnes, Acting CEO of Public Justice, and I talk about something deeply human: the ability of families to stay connected when a loved one is behind bars, aka “The Right to Hug” laws and initiatives 🔍

We discuss the visitation ban in many of the nation’s jails that limit the ability of jailed loved ones to directly see and engage with their visiting loved ones. This is especially pressing in situations where parents or minors are jailed and they are not able to see each other directly, only through a computer screen. Statistics show that a child or teen who does not have loving interaction with their parents while growing up impacts them for a lifetime.

Lauren discusses the success of Public Justice’s work in this area and the continued work to do.

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On this week’s Legal Lens podcast, I’m honored to sit down with attorney Lauren Guth Barnes, Acting CEO of Public Justice.

💡 From leading complex cases against major pharmaceutical companies to now guiding a national legal‑advocacy organization, Lauren has dedicated her career to advancing justice and protecting the rights of everyday people.

We talk about her journey, Public Justice’s mission, and how real change happens when communities, advocates, and the courts all work together.

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Earlier this month, I had the honor of speaking with Forbes True Crime reporter Brittany Lewis about the recent San Francisco $59M sexual assault jury verdict against actor and comedian Bill Cosby.

We discussed some of the possible reasons the jury may have reached this verdict and what may come after, including whether mediation or settlement discussions are likely in a case of this size and visibility.

As a full‑time mediator and neutral with a background representing clients in complex employment matters, I am often brought in post‑verdict or mid‑appeal to help outside counsel, in‑house teams, and carriers evaluate risk, costs, privacy considerations, and the potential value of a mediated resolution.

Post‑verdict mediation can, in the right cases:
• provide a more controlled forum for negotiating high‑exposure outcomes
• reduce further litigation spend and uncertainty over extended appeals
• allow parties to craft practical, business‑aligned solutions that courts may not offer

I am grateful to Forbes for the opportunity to speak to these issues and to highlight the role that mediation can play in high‑profile and sensitive disputes.

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“We can’t afford to lose ground. What we recognize–and this year being an election year–is who represents us matters.”

In the latest episode of the Legal Lens podcast, Kellie Todd Griffin, President & CEO of the @CABlackWomensCollective Empowerment Institute, shares this reminder as she talks about what’s at stake for Black women, our families, and our communities in this election season 🔍

Together, we discuss how policy decisions can shape everyday life, from economic opportunity to health and education, and how staying informed and engaged can contribute to a more just future for us all.

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The latest episode of The Legal Lens podcast explores how rest and joy function as essential parts of well-being.

Kellie Todd Griffin, President & CEO of the @CABlackWomensCollective Empowerment Institute, discusses what it looks like for Black women to make space to recharge, to laugh, and to experience peace while continuing the work of justice and equity 💡

For many Black women, the weight of family, work, and community responsibility can make slowing down feel difficult or even impossible. This conversation offers a reminder that extending grace, care, and compassion to ourselves is just as important as extending it to others.

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On this episode of The Legal Lens podcast, Kellie Todd Griffin, President & CEO of the @CABlackWomensCollective Empowerment Institute, talks about the young Black girls she and her team are mentoring and training through their LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Girls Institute leadership program.

🔍 These students are hearing early that their ideas matter, their leadership is needed, and their dreams are possible here in California and beyond.

Spaces that pour into their confidence and skills are planting seeds that will grow into leaders and community builders. This clip highlights why investing in Black girls’ leadership today helps shape a stronger, more equitable tomorrow.

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Kellie Todd Griffin is truly a force and it shows in this week’s episode of The Legal Lens podcast.

As President & CEO of the CA Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute, she has spent more than 25 years bringing people, policy, and resources together to improve the lives of Black women and girls across our state.

From securing millions in funding for California’s first Black women’s think tank at Cal State Dominguez Hills to training hundreds of women and girls in leadership and advocacy, her work, along with the work of her team at the Collective is changing both narratives and outcomes in real time.

In this episode, we talk about the heart behind her advocacy, the legacy of her mother’s journey, and what it takes to build true equity in practice.

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This week on The Legal Lens podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Kellie Todd Griffin, President & CEO of the @CABlackWomensCollective Empowerment Institute.

Together, we unpack recent statistics regarding the state of Black women in California and what our lived experiences say about our power, our joy, and our resilience 💡

My hope is this conversation not only informs you, but also reminds you that when Black women are supported and empowered, entire communities grow, evolve, and move forward.

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