Legal Aid in Action
Legal Aid in Action is the official podcast of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. We explain the law in plain, simple words. We share real stories. And we show what justice looks like in everyday life.
Legal Aid gives free legal help to people who cannot afford a lawyer. We help with things like eviction, domestic violence, consumer fraud, public benefits, and family law. Every day, our lawyers and staff work with people across Middle Tennessee to help them stay safe, stay housed, and take care of their families.
On this podcast, we break down common legal problems in easy-to-understand language. We talk with Legal Aid staff and community partners. And we share stories about real people whose lives changed because they got legal help.
This podcast is for you — whether you need legal information, work in your community, or just believe that everyone deserves a fair chance.
Because the law should not be confusing. And help should not be hard to find.
Episodes
16 episodes
Talking Consumer Protection — Debt and Bankruptcy
Are you getting calls from debt collectors? Do you owe more money than you can pay back? You are not alone — and you have more options than you may think.In this episode, host Dean Hinton sits down with Alise Housden, an attorney at Leg...
Talking Legal Aid With Lucinda Smith of Bass, Berry, & Sims -- Volunteerism & Success Stories
Lucinda Smith continues a conversation about why one of Nashville's premier law firms volunteers thousands of hours to clients who would otherwise not be able to afford their services.In this episode, Lucinda discusses success stories an...
Talking Legal Aid -- Lucinda Smith of Bass, Berry, & Sims Discusses Pro Bono Practices at Her Firm
Lucinda Smith was the former director of the Volunteer Lawyer Program at Legal Aid Society. She is now the pro bono coordinator at Bass, Berry, and Sims, one of Nashville's premier law firms, with additional offices in Memphis, Knoxville, Chica...
Talking Legal Aid -- Volunteer Lawyer's Program with Jordan Stringer, Part II
Jordan discusses clinics, who VLP clients are, and the future of the program.
Talking Legal Aid -- Volunteer Lawyer Program with Jordan Stringer
Jordan Stringer, the director of Legal Aid of Middle Tennessee's Volunteer Lawyer's Program, introduces his program -- what it is, how it's run, and how attorneys can volunteer their time and talents to help marginalized litigants gain access t...
Talking Domestic Violence — Orders of Protection for Sexual Assault and Stalking
Orders of protection are not just for domestic violence. They can also help people who have experienced sexual assault or stalking.In this episode, host Dean Hinton continues his conversation with Rebecca Toca, a former Legal Aid attorn...
Talking Domestic Violence — What Is an Order of Protection?
If someone is hurting you or making you feel unsafe, you may have heard the words "order of protection." But what does that actually mean? And how do you get one?In this episode, host Dean Hinton sits down with Rebecca Toca, a former Le...
Talking Domestic Violence — Safe at Home, Part 2
In our last episode, we introduced the Tennessee Safe at Home program. Today, we go deeper.Host Dean Hinton continues his conversation with Stacy Scruggs, Program Coordinator for Tennessee's Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program....
Talking Domestic Violence — What Is the Safe at Home Program?
Did you know that your home address could be found in public records? For someone trying to escape an abusive situation, that can be very dangerous.In this episode, host Dean Hinton sits down with Stacy Scruggs, Program Coordinator for ...
Talking Domestic Violence — Resources Outside Nashville and How to Prepare to Leave
This is Part 4 of our conversation about domestic violence with Heather Herrmann, Heather Herrmann is the Director of Education for the Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety, with over 18 years of experience in mission-driven nonprofits.<...
Talking Domestic Violence — Safety Assessments, Family Safety Centers, and Resources
This is Part 3 of our conversation about domestic violence with Heather Herrmann, Director of Strategic Learning & Development at Metro Nashville's Office of Family Safety with more than 18 years of experience in the domestic violence field...
Talking Domestic Violence -- Physical Abuse, Sexual Violence, and Warning Signs of an Abuser
Host Dean Hinton continues a discussion of domestic violence with advocate Heather Herrmann by covering physical abuse, sexual violence, and pointing out warning signs of an abuser.Heather is the Director of Strategic Learning & Deve...
Talking Domestic Violence — What You Need to Know
In our first domestic violence episode, host Dean Hinton, an attorney at Legal Aid Society, sits down with Heather Herrmann, Director of Strategic Learning & Development at the Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety. Heather explains ...
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller, Part III
DarKenya finishes her discussion about Legal Aid by overcoming myths and misconceptions as well as revealing the future of our firm.
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller, Part II
DarKenya continues the discussion of leading the largest nonprofit law firm in Tennessee by talking about how Legal Aid is funded, how we select our clients, and how potential clients might reach us.
Talking Legal Aid With Executive Director DarKenya Waller, Part I
DarKenya Waller introduces herself as head of the largest nonprofit law firm in the state of Tennessee, explains how Legal Aid helps clients, how clients reach us, and the impact Legal Aid has had in its almost 60-year existence.