{"podcast":{"title":"The Jabot","slug":"the-jabot-1141212","podcast_index_feed_id":1141212,"rss_url":"https://atlthejabot.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://abovethelaw.com/the-jabot/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/2/7/c/127cbf70a5a6e1cb/MAIN-ARTWORK1_1.jpg","author":"Kathryn Rubino","episode_count":228,"summary":"We are an offshoot of the Above the Law legal blog. But we are focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Let's be real -- it can suck out there. So we want to create a space where our community can come together share stories, find support and devise strategies. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wears 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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T16:20:18.436577+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jabot-1141212"},"episode":{"title":"Charting The Path To Mediator with Joann Rezzo - Episode 195","slug":"charting-the-path-to-mediator-with-joann-rezzo-episode-195","published_at":"2025-04-11T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jabot-1141212/charting-the-path-to-mediator-with-joann-rezzo-episode-195","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jabot-1141212","url":"https://atlthejabot.libsyn.com/charting-the-path-to-mediator-with-joann-rezzo-episode-195","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/atlthejabot/JAB195_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=655403","summary":"Kathryn Rubino chats with Joann Rezzo who shares her unconventional journey from aspiring CIA agent to law school, through big law, and eventually to mediation. Joan highlights the power of empathy, her knack for negotiation, and how varied experiences helped shape her career, enriching both her mediation skills and her personal growth. Hear Joann's vibrant anecdotes, including a clever courtroom victory involving an unexpected witness. A must-listen for insights on navigating a diverse legal career path and finding fulfillment. Highlights Choosing law school over CIA. Navigating a nepotistic law school environment. Career path: From Big Law to small firm. Transition to plaintiffs and defense work. Benefits of trial experience in Big Law. Conflicts check process at a small firm. Importance of understanding both plaintiffs and defense perspectives. Motivation to transition to mediation. Financial readiness enabling career shifts. Knowing when to jump into new opportunities. Traits for a successful mediator: empathy and listening. Memorable litigation story: Using a surprise rebuttal witness. Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus Links and Resources https://signatureresolution.com/neutral-CPT/joann-rezzo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joann-rezzo-62396449/ Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts","meta_description":"Kathryn Rubino chats with Joann Rezzo who shares her unconventional journey from aspiring CIA agent to law school, through big law, and eventually to medi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1532,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-jabot-1141212/episodes/charting-the-path-to-mediator-with-joann-rezzo-episode-195/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jabot-1141212/charting-the-path-to-mediator-with-joann-rezzo-episode-195.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}