Legally Ponzaneli
Legally Ponzaneli is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on life in the legal world. I’m Stephanie Ponzaneli, a recent law grad, and each week I chat with law graduates about the twists, turns, and real-life experiences that led them to the law.From surviving law school and tackling the bar exam to figuring out what comes after graduation, we dive into the challenges, lessons, and unexpected turns along the way. There’s no single path to becoming a lawyer and that’s exactly what makes each journey so unique.Through honest conversations and real stories, Legally Ponzaneli celebrate...
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Constitutional Chisme: Roper v. Simmons
<p>Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school! </p><p></p><p>This week, we are covering Roper v. Simmons. The case raised important questions about the constitutionality of the death penalty for juvenile offenders and whether executing individuals who were under the age of 18 at the time of their crimes violates the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.</p><p></p><p>Use code PASSWITHPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Ba...
Maggie: From Law School to Federal Clerkship
<p>In this episode, Maggie Maddox shares her extraordinary journey from foster care to becoming an attorney, proving that our beginnings do not define our future. Adopted at the age of four after spending her early childhood in foster care, Maggie reflects on how her experiences shaped not only her life but also her passion for advocating for children and families navigating the legal system.</p><p></p><p>We also discuss her law school experience, including the many opportunities to learn from federal judges, the importance of on-campus interviews, and the unconventional path that led to securing her clerkship. </p...
Constitutional Chisme Obergefell v. Hodges
<p>Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school.</p><p></p><p>This week, in honor of the 11th anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, we are revisiting the landmark Supreme Court decision that recognized same-sex marriage as a fundamental right. Under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, all states must license a marriage between two people of the same sex and recognize such a marriage if it was lawfully licensed and performed in another state.</p><p></p><p>Us...
Constitutional Chisme: Garratt v. Dailey
<p>Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school.</p><p></p><p>This week, we are covering <b>Garratt v. Dailey</b>. The case raised important questions about intent in battery and whether a person can be liable for battery if they did not specifically intend to harm someone but knew with substantial certainty that harmful contact would occur.</p><p></p><p>Use code PASSWITHPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering.</p><p></p><...
Constitutional Chisme: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals v. Thompson
<p>Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school.</p><p></p><p>This week, we are covering <b>Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals v. Thompson</b>. The case raised important questions about federal-question jurisdiction and whether a state-law claim that references a federal statute can be heard in federal court. </p><p></p><p>Use code PASSWITHPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering.</p><p></p><p>Click the link to support the podcast and keep the...
Selita: From the Workforce to a Full-Ride Law School Scholarship
<p>In this episode, Selita shares her nontraditional journey to becoming an attorney and the lessons she learned along the way. Before attending college, Selita spent 7–8 years in the workforce, proving that there is no single timeline for pursuing your dreams.</p><p></p><p>From earning her bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Missouri–St. Louis to receiving a full-ride scholarship to Michigan State University College of Law, Selita opens up about the importance of perseverance, community, and finding lifelong friendships throughout law school.</p><p></p><p>We also discuss representation in the legal profession and on s...
Constitutional Chisme: Crawford v. Ally
<p>Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school.</p><p></p><p>This week, we are covering <b>Crawford v. Ally</b>. The case raised important questions about when courts can restrict an individual's liberty without a hearing and ultimately highlighted the constitutional requirement of notice and a meaningful opportunity to be heard before certain protective orders can remain in effect.</p><p></p><p>Use code PASSWITHPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently offering.</p><p...
Ashley: The Realities of Retaking the Bar Exam
<p>In this episode, Ashley Acha shares her journey to becoming a first-generation attorney and the challenges she faced along the way. From navigating law school during COVID and balancing the emotional toll of retaking the bar exam, Ashley opens up about the realities of pursuing a legal career when you're figuring it out as you go.</p><p></p><p>We discuss the stigma and isolation many bar exam retakers experience, the importance of mentorship and community, and how learning to trust herself helped Ashley keep moving forward despite setbacks. Her story is one of resilience, perseverance, and what...
Constitutional Chisme: Leonard v. PepsiCo, Inc.
<p>Constitutional Chisme is your weekly mini-episode where your host Stephanie and co-host Harleigh break down the cases you’re most likely to see in law school.</p><p></p><p>This week, we are covering Leonard v. PepsiCo, Inc.. When a Pepsi commercial jokingly advertised a Harrier Jet for 7 million Pepsi Points, college student John Leonard took the offer seriously and attempted to claim the military aircraft. What followed was a lawsuit that would become a cornerstone of contract law.</p><p></p><p>Use code PASSWITHPONZ to get an additional $100 off whatever sale Kaplan Bar Prep is currently of...
Sofia: Si Se Puede!
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Sofia Coronado, a graduate of Brooklyn Law School whose legal journey began in Florida before taking her to New York for both undergraduate studies and law school. Sofia shares why she chose Brooklyn Law School, what inspired her to build her career in New York, and the experiences that shaped her path through law school and bar prep.</p><p></p><p>Sofia also reflects on some unforgettable moments along the way, including witnessing a medical emergency during the bar exam and working in a clinic dedicated to helping wrongfully convicted individuals...
