HeyJaredPull Up a Chair
Pull Up a Chair is where law meets life — and structured debate replaces hot takes. Hosted by Brandee Blocker Anderson and Haleh Rabizadeh— both lawyers, educators, authors, and entrepreneurs — this podcast brings the IRAC method (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Closure) out of the…
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To Sue or Not to Sue Your Employer? (Part 1) (opens the original)
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Picture giving a job everything: late nights, unacknowledged projects, and smoothing down parts of yourself to fit into company culture—only to end up passed over, written up, or pushed out unfairly. When an employer wrongs you, do you keep your head down and document, walk away quietly to protect your peace, or sue? In Part 1 of this two-part series of Pull Up a Chair , hosts Brandee Blocker Anderson and Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick break down the high-stakes decision of taking legal action against
Workplace Dress Codes: Setting Professional Standards or Policing Identity? (Part 2) (opens the original)
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Where does a legitimate, fair dress code end and identity policing begin? In Part 2 of this special series on Pull Up a Chair , hosts Brandee Blocker Anderson and Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick deliver the conclusion to the workplace dress code debate. Moving from theory to action, they lay down a practical, ethical blueprint for both business leaders writing the rules and employees navigating them. Inside the Episode: The Employer’s Golden Rule (Start with the "Why"): Why company leaders must tie dres
Workplace Dress Codes: Setting Professional Standards or Policing Identity? (Part 1) (opens the original)
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Picture your first day on the job: you walk in sharp and prepared, but before you even speak, a manager pulls you aside because your hair, shoes, or hemline don't fit "the look." When a company dictates how you show up, is it setting a reasonable standard or telling you who you have to be to belong? In Part 1 of this two-part series of Pull Up a Chair , hosts Brandee Blocker Anderson and Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick dive into the messy intersection of law, ethics, and office aesthetics. Using the IRA
Gen Z Energy vs. Boomer Wisdom: Who Actually Runs the Office? (opens the original)
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Ever felt like your office is caught in a permanent generational tug-of-war? Whether you are a fresh-faced grad wondering why your legacy boss won't upgrade the software, or a seasoned pro wondering why the new hire needs a "mental health day" to recover from an email—this episode is for you. In this episode of Pull Up a Chair , hosts Brandee Blocker Anderson and Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick take their show on the road to tackle one of the absolute messiest topics in modern professional life: age in
Resume Inflation: Are You Marketing Yourself or Selling a Lie? (opens the original)
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Ever looked at a coworker’s resume and thought, "Did we even work at the same place?" Or maybe you’ve been tempted to let AI give your own job history a slightly... extravagant upgrade. You aren't alone. In this episode of Pull Up a Chair , Brandee Blocker Anderson and Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick (the Chatting Legalistas ) dive headfirst into the hyper-competitive world of job hunting to debate a massive professional grey area: resume inflation . Using the sharp legal analytical tool IRAC , they bre
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