Legal Chutney (Formally Brown Girl Power)
🎙️ Hey everyone! I’m Jagdeep, a first generation attorney working in-house at a tech startup.
Welcome to the podcast that’s by us, for us. This space is dedicated to BIPOC law students, legal professionals, and anyone out here trying to thrive in spaces that weren’t built with us in mind.
Whether you’re grinding through law school, navigating the legal world, or just figuring life out you’re not alone. I’m here, along with my amazing guest speakers, to share real talk, hard-earned lessons, and the advice we wish we had.
New episodes drop every Tuesday. Let’s build, survive, and succeed together.
Episodes
49 episodes
From Law Firm to In-House: What No One Tells You
In this episode, Jagdeep Sekhon sits down with Bhakti, Assisant General Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, to explore what two decades as an in-house attorney actually looks like — the strategy, the complexity, and the moments that shape a ...
The Leap In-House: What They Don't Tell You
In this episode, Jagdeep Sekhon sits down with Rippi Karda to share what life as in-house counsel at Verizon really looks like — the rewarding, the demanding, and everything in between. Rippi opens up about her journey from law firm life to a s...
From Firm to In-House Lawyering
In this episode, Jagdeep Sekhon sits down with Mannat to share life as an in-house lawyer, the good, the challenging, and everything in between. Mannat opens up about her journey from the structured world of corporate law to a product counselin...
The Attorney's Playbook for Lateral Moves
Whether you're quietly exploring options or actively ready to make a lateral move, this episode is your insider's guide to navigating the legal hiring market. Allie Sisson Erstad, a seasoned legal recruiting expert, pulls back the curtain on wh...
Lateral Moves, Hiring Rules
Thinking about making a lateral move in law or wondering if you even should? In this episode of Legal Chutney, host Jagdeep Sekhon sits down with Bryson Malcolm, a former attorney turned legal recruiter, for a candid conversation about navigati...
Showing Up Whole: Authenticity, Law, and Mental Health
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with Heather Reese, a personal injury attorney, model, and community advocate, for a candid conversation about redefining what it means to be a lawyer and giving yourself permission to ...
Faith as an Anchor in the Legal Journey
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with Ajaypal Singh for a thoughtful and candid conversation about the realities of being a Sikh student in law school and navigating the legal profession while staying true to one’s identity...
Mastering the Bar Exam
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with Jima Fahnbulleh for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the realities of preparing for the bar exam especially as a repeat test taker. We talked candidly about the emo...
Inside Legal Interviews: What Law Firms Really Look For
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with Benson Lee, Manager of Early Career Recruitment at White & Case, for an inside look at how law firms really approach OCI interviews and candidate evaluation. We had an honest, pract...
Networking, Rejection, and Standing Out in Law
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with Brian Potts, a partner at Husch Blackwell, for a candid conversation about navigating the legal job market and the often-misunderstood power of networking. We talked about the realities o...
Burnout, Pressure & Purpose in Law
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with Danielle Thompson, a Columbia Law graduate and legal recruiter, for an honest conversation about one of the most overlooked challenges in the legal field: mental health. We unpacked the i...
Retaking the Bar: Strategy Over Stress
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I sat down with former bar grader turned bar tutor Jay Bijlani to talk candidly about one of the most difficult and emotional parts of the legal journey: preparing for the bar exam as a repeat tak...
Navigating the New OCI Timeline: What You Need to Know
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Danielle Thompson, a legal recruiter who works closely with law firms and truly understands the recruiting landscape. She shared invaluable insights on navigati...
Mastering Law School Exams: Strategies, Setbacks, and Success
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gurpreet Singh, who shared his insights on navigating one of the toughest parts of the law school journey: finals season. He opened up about the unique challeng...
Building Community In The Law
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Milana Dostanitch, Senior Of Counsel and founder of I Will. She shared her journey of building community for women in law and the inspiration beh...
Beyond Borders: The LLM Journey
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Savleen Kaur, an international lawyer and LLM graduate, who shared her experience pursuing an LLM and navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with it. We ...
Finding Your Fit in Legal Practice
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Suhansi Perera, an attorney at Latham and Watkins who shared her journey navigating different practice groups and finding her place in the legal world....
Managing a Side Hustle as an Attorney
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Veena Bansal, an attorney and small business owner, who shared how she balances her legal career with her passion for Indian heritage through her business, S...
Balancing Part-Time Law School
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dinesh Melwani a Patent Parter at Bookoff McAndrews, who shared his journey of attending law school part-time while working full-time. We had an insightful conv...
Diversity, Empowerment and Legal Success
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Neel Chatterjee, Partner and Co-Head of the IP Litigation Practice at King & Spalding. We had a powerful conversation on diversity, equity, and ...
From Lawyer to Tech Founder
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kameron Monet, a lawyer turned tech entrepreneur and founder of
Mentorship and Sponsorship in the Law
In this episode of Legal Chutney, I had the pleasure of speaking with Neeta Sahadev, Partner at White & Case about the role of mentorship and sponsorship in the legal profession. We had a thoughtful conversation on how t...
Work Life Balance In Law School and Practice
In this episode, I sit down with Tarlochan Rakhra, Legal Counsel at a Private Equity fund to explore the idea of work-life balance in law school and legal practice. We talk about the pressure students and lawyers face, the myth of “per...