Jimmy: From Foster Care to the Courtroom
Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us - A podcast by SMU Child Advocacy Clinic
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Jimmy, a previous interviewee on this podcast, entered the foster care system at age 7 and was placed in 6 different foster homes. Despite having a rough upbringing, Jimmy has now graduated from the Texas Tech University Law School and is a successful Commercial Litigator.
In this episode, Jimmy details the advantages and disadvantages of going to law school as a foster kid, and he shares about the mentors who helped him along the way. He discusses his current involvement with the foster care community and explains why his legal practice does not center around the foster care system. Additionally, Jimmy shares his excitement about being a soon-to-be father!
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Credits:
- Interviewee: Jimmy Vaughn
- Interviewers: Sierra Stone and Madison Huckaby Bauer
- Editor: Soheil Abdmousavi
- Editing Team: Sierra Stone and Madison Huckaby Bauer
- Music Credit:
- Nostalgia by Tobu https://soundcloud.com/7obu
- Music Promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/03Aky9bhOMU
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SMU or the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation.
