Direct Examination Podcast

Our hosts are joined by former South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Costa Pleicones. Tune in to hear about Justice Pleicones' humble beginnings as a public defender and get his advice to young attorneys looking to further their legal careers. You'll also find out why Justice Pleicones was a proponent of the two-day bar exam (you're welcome, law students!). Follow Direct Examination on .

Dayne and special guest host Jamie Rutkoski talk with Judge Robert Hood about going from being a trial attorney to sitting behind the bench. Judge Hood shares his favorite courtroom stories and talks a bit about the path to becoming a judge. Follow Direct Examination on .

Judge Carolyn Matthews joins Amber and Joseph to talk about her illustrious legal career but also about this year's South Carolina Bar Convention. Tune in to hear about the 2020 convention offerings. Spoiler alert: There are A LOT to choose from. Follow Direct Examination on .

This week's guest is Adair Boroughs, who is currently running for the South Carolina District Two seat in U.S. Congress. Joseph and Dayne talk with the self-proclaimed "math nerd" about her work with Charleston Legal Access, a nonprofit law firm that provides access to justice for low-income families. Find out how Adair went from high school math teacher to Stanford Law student to U.S. Congressional candidate. Learn more about this week's guest at .

Joseph, Dayne and Amber recap some of their favorite moments of the past year. Listen to find out who (figuratively) takes home the Golden Gavel awards. Follow Direct Examination on .