Advisory Opinions Live from Alabama
Feb 27, 2024
Topics include Alabama IVF ruling, law school decisions, private practice vs public service, relationship and mom advice in high-stress jobs. Chevron Deference and US attorney appointments are also discussed. Personal anecdotes and career trajectories shared by legal professionals.
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Court Ruling Can Spur Legislative Fix
- Sarah frames the Alabama IVF decision as a test of system checks: courts interpret law, legislatures can fix policy.
- She urges pressure on the state legislature to act rather than appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nonlinear Career Path Led To Big Opportunities
- Stephen Boyd traced an untraditional path from Alabama law school to DOJ legislative affairs and later consulting.
- He credits relationships and being in the right place for opening unexpected career doors.
A Cold Call Changed Her Career
- Jody Hunt described moving from international studies to Columbia Law, clerkship, private practice, then a long DOJ career.
- A cold call from Jeff Sessions led to her serving as his chief of staff and later leading the Civil Division.