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Why Do People Trust White Lawyers More Than Black Lawyers?
1 hour 34 minutes Posted Jun 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm.
— Who Would You Choose? Black vs. White Lawyer (Cold Open Hook)1:07 — Why Does Race Shape How People Pick a Lawyer?3:43 — Why Are Black Lawyers So Underrepresented?6:30 — The Karmelo Anthony Case: Was Justice Served?6:58 — Would 35 Years Have Been the Same with a Black Lawyer?9:10 — If Malcolm Were Karmelo's Attorney, What Would He Have Done?11:03 — Intro: Malcolm Conner, Criminal Defense Attorney19:17 — Malcolm's Origin Story: Why He Became a Lawyer21:32 — From Kinesiology to Courtroom: The Pivot24:32 — How Do You Build Trust with Clients?25:33 — What Really Happens in a Client Intake Meeting28:59 — What Makes a Lawyer Truly Successful?37:02 — Choosing a Practice Area: Defense vs. Prosecution38:01 — How Long Does It Take to Prepare for a Case?41:32 — "I'm Protecting a Person, Not a Killer"44:48 — Talking to Both Sides: Clients AND Victims45:52 — How to Choose Your Area of Law49:31 — Cases Malcolm Refuses to Take49:44 — The Dark Side: Seeing Gruesome Things on the Job55:23 — Why Malcolm Goes to Therapy1:01:42 — Affirmations, Mindset & The Power of Your Words1:05:41 — Lawyer Mode vs. Husband Mode: Arguing at Home1:06:32 — Power Couple: A Lawyer & A Doctor1:08:02 — Raising His Daughter Scotty: No Pressure, Just Resources1:08:23 — Mentoring The Next Generation of Black Attorneys1:11:48 — Loyalty Shouldn't Come At The Cost of Your Demise1:14:09 — Why Malcolm Doesn't Party In Atlanta1:18:12 — What People Get Wrong About The Criminal Justice System1:26:40 — What's Next: Running For Mayor?
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Karmelo Anthony. Self-defense. Criminal justice. Race. Representation.Criminal defense attorney Malcolm Conner joins Talk Les Show to discuss the Karmelo Anthony case, Black lawyers in America, racial bias in the courtroom, self-defense laws, criminal defense strategy, and what people get wrong about the legal system.Special thanks to Malcolm P. Conner for joining us on this episode.If you need legal representation or would like to learn more about Malcolm P. Conner, please contact his office directly:📍 Malcolm P. Conner Law, LLC3340 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 2275Atlanta, GA 30326📧 [email protected]📞 404-308-6657💰 PRESENTED BY HONEY DRIP NETWORKReady to learn how to trade?Honey Drip Network provides education, live training, market analysis, and a community designed to help beginners and experienced traders build confidence in the markets.👉 Start your free trial:https://bit.ly/49WflLU🌐 Learn more:https://www.honeydripnetwork.com/⏱️ CHAPTERS