Channeling Your Love for the Law in the Courtroom and on TV with Seema Iyer [GWL 57]

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My guest this week is Seema Iyer, a criminal defense attorney in New York. You might recognize Seema’s name, especially if you’ve ever watched MSNBC. Seema was a regular legal contributor as well as the host and producer of The Docket. Seem also recently launched her own podcast, The Bollywood Lawyer.

What We Discuss in this Episode:

• Why Seema is so in love with being in court and what to do if you don’t have the same feeling about going to court
• How Seema secured a reoccurring commentary spot on MSNBC and eventually produced her own show
• If you’re presented with an opportunity, treat it like it’s going to be your only shot
• If you’re interested in being a legal correspondent on tv, get used to doing a lot of engagements for free before you start getting paid
• How to decipher between healthy nerves and debilitating nerves
• How to build a supportive team
• Writing is what will allow you to build a legacy as a lawyer
• One thing Seema wishes she knew when she was first starting off in her career

Contact Information:

Twitter: @seemaiyeresq