🎧 The Advocate Next Door: Clarissa Lindsey: Empathy and Challenges in Criminal Defense

Clarissa Lindsey, Partner at Eldridge Crandell, joins The Advocate Next Door to share what it really looks like to advocate for clients when the stakes are high. A seasoned criminal defense attorney with more than 100 cases taken to verdict, she walks through her path into criminal defense and personal injury and how early experiences, from paralegal training to time in the courtroom, shaped her approach.

Clarissa breaks down how she advocates for her clients both strategically and compassionately. She also opens up about balancing empathy with boundaries, navigating the realities of criminal practice, and building a career rooted in both resilience and care for her clients and herself.

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00:00 Mic Check Banter

01:37 Special Guest

02:48 Maryland Roots

03:33 Choosing Law

04:43 The Community College Advantage

06:22 Court Internships Early

08:07 Why Criminal Defense

09:33 "District Court" Wins

12:14 Exploring Other Law Paths

14:04 Emotional Boundaries Therapy

16:49 Client Boundaries

18:00 Finding…