The Black Lawyers Podcast
Hosted by attorney Jehan 'J' Carter, this podcast pairs breaking legal news with the personal journeys of prominent Black lawyers and advocates.
A podcast that serves as both a news source and a biographical archive for the Black legal community. Host Jehan Carter interviews the country's leading Black lawyers, activists, and politicians, starting with 'Hot Topics' on current events before exploring the guest's origin story and path to prominence.
“The show's blend of timely legal analysis with deep-dive biographical interviews is its signature. Carter excels at making complex topics like redistricting and voting rights law accessible to a broad audience. [HYAiXQa37cI]”
Who hosts this show
Jehan 'J' Carter is an attorney, a professor at Pepperdine Law, and the host of The Black Lawyers Podcast. She has been recognized as one of the National Bar Association's Top 40 Under 40 attorneys and was formerly counsel to the estate of Ahmaud Arbery. The podcast is the media arm of her larger platform, TheBlackLawyers.com, which provides a directory, scholarships, and resources for the Black legal community.
Credentials & credits
- Attorney
- Professor at Pepperdine Law
- National Bar Association's Top 40 Under 40
- Former counsel to the Ahmaud Arbery Estate
- Forbes featured
Other ventures
- TheBlackLawyers.com (Platform)
- The Black Lawyers App
- Black Lawyers Scholarship Fund
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03#BlackLawyersPodcast S. 6 Ep. 9 #Obamas Presidential Center Ceremony RemarksJun 20, 2026 · 55 min
- 04
- 05
- 06#BlackLawyersPodcast S. 6 Ep. 8 #Tennessee Rep. #JustinJPearsonJun 19, 2026 · 51 min
- 07#BlackLawyersPodcast S. 6 Ep. 7 #NAACP #DerrickJohnsonMay 22, 2026 · 54 min
- 08#BlackLawyersPodcast S.6 Ep.6 Black Women's Month PanelApr 28, 2026 · 45 min
Notable episodes
- 01#BlackLawyersPodcast S. 6 Ep. 7 #NAACP #DerrickJohnson
A clear example of the show's format: breaking down the complex history and current state of the Voting Rights Act before diving into the personal journey of the NAACP's president.
- 02#BlackLawyersPodcast S. 6 Ep. 8 #Tennessee Rep. #JustinJPearson
Demonstrates how the host uses viral moments (in this case, photos of the guest) to ground conversations about political conflict and personal activism.
- 03#BlackLawyersPodcast S.6 Ep.6 Black Women's Month Panel
Showcases the podcast's panel discussion format, covering a range of legal and political topics with multiple guests.
What you'll be asked on this show
Carter begins with a warm, laudatory introduction before moving into a structured 'Hot Topics' segment on a pressing legal issue. [HYAiXQa37cI, nXc5e9tfmRI] She then pivots from the professional to the personal, often asking 'Who were you before...' to open the biographical portion of the interview. [HYAiXQa37cI] A recurring theme is exploring the guest's sense of calling, frequently asking if they chose their path or if the path chose them. [nXc5e9tfmRI, HYAiXQa37cI] Carter makes a point to have guests clarify complex legal concepts in 'layman's terms' for the audience. [HYAiXQa37cI]
The format mixes long-form interviews, panel discussions, and occasional broadcasts of significant public speeches. [7, b_uNZmBxiOQ] Interviews consistently open with a 'Hot Topics' segment on current legal news before transitioning to the guest's personal and professional journey. [HYAiXQa37cI, nXc5e9tfmRI]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
3- Q.01
“Did you choose this path, or did it choose you?”
Host asks this frequently to explore the guest's sense of calling and purpose.
- Q.02
“Who were you before you became a lawyer/the President of the NAACP?”
This question serves as a distinct pivot from current events to the guest's personal backstory.
- Q.03
“How did your upbringing shape your sense of justice and leadership?”
Connects the guest's personal history and family background to their public work.
process
2- Q.01
“Can you explain [a complex legal topic] in layman's terms for the audience?”
A signature move to make dense legal and political subjects accessible.
- Q.02
“What was your favorite law school class, and which was most important for your career?”
Connects the guest's formal education to their practical, real-world career.
advice
1- Q.01
“What can the average citizen do to help combat this issue?”
Used after a deep discussion of a problem to elicit actionable advice for listeners.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Can you tell us what was happening in those viral photos?”
Uses a specific, widely-publicized media moment as a concrete entry point for discussion.
personal
1- Q.01
“What do your parents think about all of this?”
Probes the guest's family dynamics and personal support system.
Signature segments
- · Hot Topics segment
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Prominent Black lawyers, civil rights leaders, politicians, and advocates who are central to current national conversations about justice and civil rights. [nXc5e9tfmRI, HYAiXQa37cI, 6, 7]
- Rep. Justin J. Pearsonon #BlackLawyersPodcast S. 6 Ep. 8 #Tennessee Rep. #JustinJPearson
- Derrick Johnsonon #BlackLawyersPodcast S. 6 Ep. 7 #NAACP #DerrickJohnson
- A.B. Burns-Tuckeron #BlackLawyersPodcast S.6 Ep.6 Black Women's Month Panel
- Elizabeth Booker Houstonon #BlackLawyersPodcast S.6 Ep.6 Black Women's Month Panel
- Jasmine Burtonon #BlackLawyersPodcast S.6 Ep.6 Black Women's Month Panel
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is part of a larger commercial platform, TheBlackLawyers.com, which sells merchandise and digital products. The site also has an advertising page for the podcast itself.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of The Black Lawyers Podcast?
- The host is Jehan 'J' Carter, an attorney, law professor at Pepperdine, and former counsel to the Ahmaud Arbery estate.
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is active and releases episodes on a weekly basis.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's primarily an interview and discussion show. Episodes feature long-form interviews with single guests, panel discussions, and occasionally airings of important public speeches. [7, b_uNZmBxiOQ]
- What is TheBlackLawyers.com?
- It is the larger platform associated with the podcast, offering a directory of Black lawyers, scholarships, merchandise, and other resources for the legal community.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and all major audio streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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