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Lawyers in the Attic

Bamieh & De Smeth

Weekly conversations with lawyers and law students about all things legal in the 21st century, from big criminal cases and celebrity lawsuits to the challenges of figuring out what to wear in court. Recorded in a big beautiful attic space at the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth in Ventura, California.

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Ep 99 - New Frontiers in Policing Corruption w/ Ron...

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2026/02/19

This week Ron Bamieh joins us to share an important update on the Mike Johnson case, in which a former Ventura city councilmember is alleging a Brown Act violation surrounding a series of incidents in 2023. What's the Brown Act? And why is this a groundbreaking case? Ron explains in this conversation. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube:

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Ep 98 - Making Divorce Easier w/ Jennifer Yates

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2026/02/12

New year, new laws! This week family law attorney Jennifer Yates joins us to explain how major changes in divorce law are coming to California in 2026, and what that means for the future. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic

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Ep 97 - When the Law is Lawless w/ Danielle De Smeth

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2026/02/05

Recent weeks have witnessed a disturbing escalation in state violence and violation of Constitutional rights by government agents, creating big questions that touch on the intersection of history, morality, and legality. Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic for a conversation about our collective political moment and the role of lawyers in the larger direction of American democracy. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/

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Ep 96 - Kids These Days w/ Spencer Noren

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2026/01/29

Spencer Noren is a Ventura resident and citizen journalist whose popular, and sometimes controversial, Instagram page Ventura Forward covers a wide range of local happenings and issues. This week he joins us in the attic to talk with Ron Bamieh about his family's recent legal case, how it was resolved, and why interactions between police and juveniles carry a particular set of challenges. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/

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Ep 95 - Show Me the Money w/ Ron Bamieh

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2026/01/22

How much would YOU settle for? When it comes to civil cases, money is the main avenue for resolving disputes. In this episode, founding partner Ron Bamieh dispels some common myths about how money works in personal injury lawsuits, and outlines steps that you can take to protect yourself from financial injustice. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube:

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Ep 94 - Self Care for Lawyers w/ Danielle De Smeth

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2026/01/15

Being a lawyer is not for the faint of heart. As we've documented on this podcast, legal work can be extremely stressful, and can take a serious emotional and physical toll on attorneys who aren't mindful of how their job is affecting them. In this episode, we talk with Danielle De Smeth about her own strategies for surviving the rigors of a legal career, from breathing and visualization exercises to scuba diving and mini-vacays. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh &

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Ep 93 - Been Caught Stealing w/ Ron Bamieh

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2026/01/08

What new laws are coming our way in 2026? Founding partner Ron Bamieh joins us to discuss some of the big changes happening in the legal world this year, from new ways of prosecuting theft to regulations on AI and electric vehicles. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic

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Ep 92 - High for the Holidays w/ Ron Bamieh

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2025/12/18

Are new, stronger strains of cannabis part of a larger mental health crisis? Founding partner Ron Bamieh offers his perspectives on a growing trend in his criminal practice: connections between young men, marijuana use, and psychological issues leading to violent offenses. What's really going on? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube:

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Ep 91 - Christmas in Splitsville w/ Jennifer Yates

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2025/12/11

It's the holiday season once again, so it's time to talk with family law attorney Jennifer Yates about the icy, decidedly uncheerful world of divorce and child custody. When the "elf on the shelf" is your ex-husband's lawyer, and Santa Claus is a local judge, what kinds of decisions can families make to ensure a painless holiday experience? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Ep 90 - Adapt or Die w/ Ron Bamieh

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2025/12/04

This week the firm's founding partner, Ron Bamieh, joins us for an often brutally honest conversation about the future of the legal industry, as we continue our consideration of how AI is changing the way lawyers think, work, and run their business. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok:

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Ep 89 - The Game is Changing w/ Danielle De Smeth

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2025/11/20

This week senior partner Danielle De Smeth returns from the Crisp Game Changers Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, to reflect on what lawyers and law firms can do to "future proof" their legal practice, with ideas about how AI is set to revolutionize the legal industry. What can we do to prepare for what's coming? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube:

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Ep 88 - The Lawyer in the Machine w/ Jennifer Yates

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2025/11/13

How is AI changing the legal industry? Will lawyers even EXIST in five years? This week senior partner Jennifer Yates joins us to discuss the new bestseller How to Think about AI: A Guide for the Perplexed by Richard Susskind. Jennifer recently saw Susskind speak at this year's CLIO conference and shares her thoughts on the wide-ranging implications of new AI-driven legal technology, and what it means for the future of law and justice. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of

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Ep 87 - The Damage Done w/ Danielle De Smeth

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2025/11/06

Attorney Danielle De Smeth joins us for an update on the civil case against UCLA, filed by families of children abused at the university's early education center. We discuss the meticulous process of mediation and the larger emotional dynamics involved in assessing damages. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok:

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Ep 86 - Red and Green Flags w/ Ron Bamieh

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2025/10/30

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Ron Bamieh has seen it all. In this conversation, he offers his ideas on how to spot good and bad lawyers. What qualities should you look for when hiring an attorney? And what behaviors are instant red flags? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok:

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Ep 85 - ClioCon 2025 w/ Jennifer Yates

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2025/10/23

Senior partner Jennifer Yates joins us this week to report on her experience at this year's ClioCon, a major legal conference in which lawyers and other professionals discuss the state of the industry and the future of practicing law. This year, of course, AI was a hot topic, and Jennifer shares her ideas about how tech is changing (and not changing) the way lawyers do business. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Ep 84 - Three Local Controversies w/ Ron Bamieh

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2025/10/16

This week’s Ron Bamieh joins us to provide updates on three important local cases: The closing of a private Christian school and the site’s uncertain future; the Brown Act case against city officials for improper accusations against former city councilman Mike Johnson; and a shocking recent development in the case of Loay Alnaji, who is charged with involuntary manslaughter for an incident at a political protest in Thousand Oaks. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh &

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Ep 83 - Ask a Lawyer Anything w/ Ron Bamieh

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2025/10/09

This week our founding partner, Ron Bamieh, comes to the attic to answer questions from our listeners, touching on all manner of legal intrigue and controversy, from whether you can sue your annoying neighbors to how to protect children from predators. Ron always brings hot takes, and this episode is a chance to hear his stories and advice on topics we rarely cover on the show. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Ep. 82 - No Restraint w/ Jennifer Yates

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2025/10/02

This week, family law attorney Jennifer Yates returns from a week in court, and she has a story to tell. At a contentious divorce-related trial, she encounters a series of personalities and events that shed light on how, even in the most straightforward cases, things are not what they seem. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube:

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Ep 81 - Trial Separation w/ Ron Bamieh

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2025/09/25

Having spent much of his legal career trying criminal cases, Ron's not a big fan of family law. And yet, he's been a part of some major family law cases over the years. In this episode, he offers his takes on the world of divorce, restraining orders, and custody battles, and explains why he tends to stay away from family court these days. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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Ep 80 - Finding Your Place w/ Meghan Sherry

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2025/09/18

This week our resident education attorney, Meghan Sherry, returns to offer parents some ideas and resources about the “placement” process in school, and explains what to do if you disagree with how your student is being treated by school administration. . Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/ Wrightslaw: https://www.wrightslaw.com/ Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram:

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