The Legal Geeks

Recorded Live at San Diego Comic Con on July 24, 2026!

Lawyers take on the Amazon series Spider-Noir. What are the rules for private eyes fighting organized crime? What war crimes are committed by performing experiments on prisoners of war? Which crime carries the more stringent penalty: vigilantism or violating Prohibition? A panel of judges and attorneys examines the web of legal issues in Spider-Noir, taking on the black-and-white questions of the law. Featuring Kathy Steinman (San Diego Deputy City Attorney), Michael Dennis, Stephen Tollafield, Vana Palacio (Greenberg Traurig, LLP), and Michael Skeen. Moderated by Kate Bridal (Now It's Ruined Podcast). Presented by The Legal Geeks.
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Recorded Live at SDCC on July 23, 2026!

The Star Trek films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home all ask the question: How do you define victory in the no-win scenario? Lawyers face that question regularly when representing people in legal jeopardy. A panel of judges and lawyers examine legal issues from the "Genesis Trilogy," including the legality of the Genesis Device; whether the insanity defense applies to someone with a Ceti Alpha V eel wrapped around their cerebral cortex; whether the necessity defense applies to stealing the USS Enterprise; whether it is legal to park a Bird of Prey in Golden Gate Park; and whether you can violate the Marine Mammal Protection Act to save the planet. Featuring U.S. Magistrate Judge Steve Chu (United States District Court for the Southern District of California), U.S. Magistrate Judge Stan Boone (United States District Court for the Eastern District of California), Judge Danna Nicholas (San Diego County Superior Court), Christine Peek (McManis Faulkner), Mark Zaid (Mark S. Zaid, P.C.), and Joshua Gilliland (Best Best & Krieger LLP; co-founder of The Legal Geeks). Moderated by Katrina Wraight (Best Best & Krieger LLP). Organized by The Legal Geeks.
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Josh Gilliland breaks down the many problems with Daredevil Born Again Season 2 on how the story missed big political and legal issues.
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Tribbles are an iconic species in Star Trek. Cute. Cuddling. Invasive. Join us as we continue celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek with the ever multiplying legal issues with Tribbles.   
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Life from WonderCon on March 27, 2026!
What is the state of the law after a nuclear war? How could the Enclave be held accountable for starting the Great War 200 years later? What is the liability for Vault-Tech, RobCo Industries, West Tek, REPCONN Aerospace, and Big MT for their part in ending the world? What is the legal status of the New California Republic and the Legion? Can the Brotherhood of Steel go around killing Ghouls? Join our panel of lawyers and judges as they journey into the Wasteland to discuss the medical ethics of human experimentation, Ghoul rights, and more. Get ready for megatons of law. Featuring U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Wright (United States District Court District of Minnesota), Judge Carol Najera (Los Angeles County Superior Court), Katrina Wraight, Esq. (Best Best & Krieger LLP), Vanessa Palacio, Esq., (Greenberg Traurig, LLP), and Kate Bridal (Now It's Ruined Podcast). Moderated by Joshua Gilliland, Esq. (The Legal Geeks). Presented by The Legal Geeks.
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