Life of the Law, a podcast and blog that examine the law in people’s lives, presents its first ever night of live storytelling. The theme for the night is “Breaking In,” and will feature compelling stories from a collection of attorneys, sword-swallowers, and former kids. Hosted by Kate Tellers of The Moth and Upright Citizens Brigade, the night is free and open to the public.
Live Law is funded by the Open Society Foundations and is produced by Life of the Law’s team of journalists, editors, and producers.
For more information and to reserve tickets, visit the Life of the Law website.
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