Category: Briefs

• This Is When I Stopped Believing the Law Was Neutral

  Law school is often described as the place where idealism is refined into realism. Latasha Harlins, age 14. That is not what happened to me. What law school refined was my understanding of how comfortable educated people can be with injustice…so long as it can be defended. One of the earliest moments that permanently altered…

  Esquire

  January 2, 2026

  Briefs, Social Justice

  Latasha Harlins, Racialized Fear, Criminal Law, Legal Education, Justice System, Reasonableness Standard, Structural Racism, Moral Injury, Law School, Black Girls and the Law, Professional Formation, Race and Reason

• A Landlord’s Winter Survival Guide:

  

  Tacoma blocks most evictions from November 1 to April 1 and during the school year. Here’s how landlords can work with tenants, serve notices properly, and stay legally prepared.

  Esquire

  December 3, 2025

  Briefs, Landlord-Tenant Law, Real Estate Lasw, Real Estate Law

  asset protection, eviction, eviction ban, Landlord, landlords, legal rights, property owner, Real Estate Law, real-estate, Rentals, SadityEsq, school-year eviction ban, Tacoma, Tenant, Winter Moratorium

• What Kamala Harris’s 107 Days Reveals About Leadership, Marriage, and the Pressure on Black Women

  

  A powerful review of Kamala Harris’s 107 Days, exploring leadership, marriage, emotional labor, and the pressure on Black women to be perfect in public life.

  Esquire

  November 24, 2025

  Briefs, Social Justice

  107 Days, Black Women in Politics, Black Women Leadership, Book Review, Business Leadership, Doug Emhoff, Emotional Labor, Kamala Harris, Leadership Lessons, Marriage & Partnership, Political Memoirs, Professional Women, Resilience, SadityEsq, Women Attorneys, Women Lawyers, Women of Color, Working Moms

• Law Day Reflections:

  The Rule of Law and the Erosion of Agreement from the Perspective of a Real Estate Attorney Every year on May 1st, America observes Law Day — a national day to recognize the role of law in the foundation of our country and the critical role it continues to play in safeguarding freedom, justice, and…

  Esquire

  May 1, 2025

  Briefs, Business Law, Elder Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, Real Estate Law, Social Justice

  Business Law, civil law, civil rights, Elder Law, Housing Law, human rights, justice, justice for all, Landlord, Law Day, legal briefs, Legal Obligations, legal rights, May 1, May Day, Real Estate Law, Rule of Law, WA Landlord, washington small business

• When the Government Targets Your Lawyer:

  

  The Trump administration’s executive order against Perkins Coie raises serious concerns about legal representation and constitutional rights. By revoking attorneys’ security clearances and targeting clients, the order threatens the independence of the legal profession. Perkins Coie’s lawsuit highlights the chilling effect on advocacy and the erosion of fundamental legal principles. Vigilance is essential to uphold…

  Esquire

  March 12, 2025

  Briefs, Social Justice

  attorney, constitution, executive order, justice, justice for all, legal briefs, legal rights

• “How Will You Pay Rent After the Baby Is Born?”

  

  In a shocking twist of landlord ignorance, one asked a pregnant tenant about her future rent payments—an outrageous violation of the Fair Housing Act. It’s not just unacceptable; it’s illegal. Keep your inquiries to income and rental history, or face the consequences. Sexism and discrimination have no place in housing.

  Esquire

  March 8, 2025

  Briefs, Landlord-Tenant Law, Real Estate Law

  Discrimination, Fair Housing, Gender, housing, Housing Law, Landlord, landlords, Real Estate Law, real-estate, Rentals, Tenant, WA Landlord, Women

• Navigating Transparency Through the Holidays: Unwrapping the Corporate Transparency Act, Part I

  

  The Corporate Transparency Act, part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, aims to enhance transparency by requiring around 30 million small businesses to report their ownership details. A final rule has been issued to guide businesses on compliance, as violations carry civil and criminal penalties. Businesses are advised to educate themselves, review the final…

  Esquire

  December 21, 2023

  Briefs

  Anti-Money Laundering Act, Business Law, business owner, Business Transparency, Corporate Transparency Act, corporation, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), limited liability company, llc, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), pierce county small business, Regulatory Compliance, Small business, Small Business Compliance, small business owner