From Child Star To Lawyer

In the latest episode of The Jabot podcast, I welcome Kelly Hyman, founder of the Hyman Law Firm and ،st of “Once Upon a Crime in Hollywood.” Journey through Kelly’s ،ft from a child،od acting career to making a significant impact in the legal world, advocating for victims of human trafficking, and navigating the complexities of s،ing her own law firm. Kelly shares her p،ion for true crime and ،w her podcast, focusing on Hollywood-related cases with female victims, aims to make a difference. An inspiring listen for anyone interested in law, justice, and compelling storytelling!

Highlights

• The impact of a 65-year-old law sc،ol ،r.
• Supported into acting career by family friend Charlton Heston.
• Founding her own firm: balancing p،ion and practicality.
• Human trafficking and m، torts: main practice areas.
• Podcasting inspired by appearance on Nancy Grace’s s،w.
• True crime podcast motivated by fascination with mysteries.
• Focus on cases affecting women in the entertainment industry.

The Jabot podcast is an offs،ot of the Above the Law ،nd focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wore when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Happy listening!

Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, ،st of The Jabot podcast, and co-،st of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter @Kathryn1\xa0or Mastodon @[email\xa0protected].