Evolution of an Esquire - with special quest Natasha L. Robinson, Esq.

Shift and Pivot Podcast

Oct 13 2022 • 1 hr 12 mins

Are you a law lover? If yes, you are in for a sweet treat! Today we have Natasha L. Robinson, Esq joining us on the show. She is a retired attorney who is passionate about the law, practicing it, and teaching it to others. She is committed to championing the criminal justice system’s legal rights. Also, she is dedicated to teaching and exposing our young people to

She is also the creator and curator of “Legaleaze Please!™”. A space that empowers the development of individual and collective comprehension of criminal laws, cases, and policies through decoding, deconstructing, and demystifying legal language.

Today, we will seek to hear about Natasha’s career journey because it is so interesting that we cannot afford to miss out on any minor detail. It is the perfect combination of determination, dedication, and commitment. I am sure if you are keen enough, you have noticed her name has Esq at the end. What does it stand for, and how did she earn it?

Also, we have been seeing some TV shows on law, and many people must wonder, is that how courtrooms are? Natasha has all the answers for us.

Listen to this episode to learn more.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[06:38] Who is Natasha Robinson?

[10:25] How Natasha decided she wanted to become a lawyer

[13:55] How Natasha acquired the Esq title

[20:35] Natasha’s transition from studying to the workforce

[23:58] How Natasha’s law career affected her circle

[30:31] How Natasha’s career as an attorney has transitioned

[33:46] Lessons Natasha learnt from her clients

[38:48] Natasha’s plan as a retired legal eagle

[45:30] Why do we have an imbalance of people of color in the legal system?

[52:09] Where to find Natasha

[01:01:26] How to act in a courtroom

[01:05:54] Top of the Dome questions

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

  • “There’s no way I cannot share my story and make way for others because others have made way for me.”
  • “Despite what people may project, none of us have all of it together.”
  • “You can’t speak for me if you don’t see me.”
  • “When I teach, I teach with the understanding that at the same time I am a teacher, I’m also a student.”
  • “Language is a way in which people can be oppressed.”
  • “There are no such thing as single topic issues because there are no single topic lives.”


Connect with Natasha L. Robinson, Esq:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legaleazeplease

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/legaleazeplease/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZWf962vbDBw81HV2smNkg/featured

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