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Why Youth-Led Activism is What America Needs with Sarah Medina-Camiscoli

46:16 min

Every industry is shaped by the generation that leads it. But in today’s legal landscape, how much space do the youth actually hold? In this thought-provoking episode of Between the Briefs, hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens welcome Sarah Medina-Camiscoli, Assistant Professor at Rutgers Law School and founder of the Peer Defense Project, to explore the critical intersection of youth empowerment, legal education, and technological innovation. Backed by her rich experience, Sarah shares insights on making legal resources accessible to young advocates, developing youth-led movements for social change, and creating innovative tech solutions that bridge the justice gap. Tune in for eye-opening insights on an often overlooked kind of gatekeeping and the ways the doors can and should be opened for progressive law!

About the Contributors

Joe Stephens

Joe Stephens, J.D., is Steno's Director of Legal Solutions as well as a Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law. With over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and public service, he founded and led Texas' largest rural public defender office, which serves a 12-county area. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Stephens currently serves as a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) and sits on multiple State Bar of Texas committees. His expertise spans the intersection of legal practice and technological innovation in the justice system.

Adrian Cea

Adrian Cea is Steno's Social Media Manager, leading content strategy, audience engagement, and digital brand-building across platforms. He also produces and co-hosts Between the Briefs, Steno's podcast covering the intersection of legal technology, court reporting, and the future of litigation. With a background spanning content creation, field marketing, and sales at companies like Sell Better and Chili Piper, Adrian brings a multi-disciplined lens to making complex legal tech topics accessible and engaging.