Author: Athena Rising

Rachel is a dynamic class actions and plaintiffs attorney with Maderal Byrne & Furst. She received her A.B. degree magna cum laude from Princeton University and J.D. from the University of Florida, where she served as an editor of the Florida Law Review and graduated magna cum laude. Before joining Maderal Byrne & Furst PLLC,… Continue reading Episode 12: Rachel Furst

Episode 11 of Athena Rising features Lauren DeSantis Then. Lauren is a white collar and investigations partner at Polsinelli. Lauren shares what it has been like to be at the same firm her entire career and discusses how she's managed to carve out a niche practice for herself over the years. Lauren also tells us… Continue reading Episode 11: Lauren DeSantis Then

Episode 10 features Soumya Dayananda, a White Collar and Investigations partner at Wilkie Farr in D.C. Soumya was a Special Investigative Counsel for the U.S. House Committee's review of the January 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. On this episode, Soumya talks about serving in that capacity, transitioning from government to private practice and tells… Continue reading Episode 10: Soumya Dayananda

Suneeta Hazra is a partner at Arnold & Porter and based out of their Denver, Colorado office. As a former Chief of the Criminal Division for the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, Suneeta brings nearly two decades of experience to counsel both individual and corporate clients on internal and government investigations,… Continue reading Episode 9: Suneeta Hazra

Episode 8 of Athena Rising features the dynamic Barbara A. Martinez, a partner at Holland and Knight and legend in the South Florida legal community. Prior to joining private practice, Barbara was a DOJ/USAO prosecutor for 22 years. Barbara was a key figure in creating the Special Prosecutions Unit at the U.S. Attorney's Office (SDFL),… Continue reading Episode 8: Barbara Martinez

In Episode 7 of Athena Rising, we feature Ami Sheth Sagel. Ami went from Big Law at Kirkland & Ellis, to the United States Attorney's Office - Central District of California, to starting her own boutique practice. Ami focuses on family law, specifically, adoption law, and on helping sex trafficking victims seek civil relief. She… Continue reading Episode 7: Ami Sheth Sagel

In Episode 6 of Athena Rising, we feature Margot Moss, a career long criminal defense attorney. Margot is a true defender of constitutional rights and fierce litigator, demonstrated by her recent win against the government on behalf of Andrew Gillum (Florida Democratic candidate for Governor). Margot tells us about the struggles of defending individuals in… Continue reading Episode 6: Margot Moss

In Episode 4, we interview Yolanda Strader, who is certainly a force to reckon! Yolanda is the complete package - a lawyer, an entrepreneur, an author, wife, and mother of two young children. She tells us how she juggles all of this - particularly as she started her own practice! Yolanda also explains the importance… Continue reading Episode 4: Yolanda Strader

In Episode 3 of Season 1, we interviewed the inspiring Nancy Hollander! Nancy discussed her work as an internationally acclaimed criminal defense and human rights lawyer. Nancy shared her journey to law school, the legal profession, and having the career that she always dreamed of. Nancy also shared stories about various cases she has handled,… Continue reading Episode 3: Nancy Hollander