Becoming a Legal Investigator: Understanding the Role and Pathway

Fabiola Uwera and Andrew Nettels explore legal investigation with Seana Holland. Seana discusses the responsibilities of a legal investigator, some of the most impactful cases she has been involved in, and shares advice to students on classes and clinics to consider. Seana Holland teaches Investigation and served as the Director of Investigations at Georgetown University Law Center, where she oversaw investigations in adult and Juvenile Criminal Defense Clinics. Presently, she serves as the Director of Investigations at Levy Firestone Muse LLP. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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A podcast made for Law Students, by Law Students. Produced by the D.C. Bar Law Student Community. Learn more about the D.C. Bar Law Student Community and the podcast at dcbar.org. This Season's Hosts: Andrew Nettels, George Washington University Law School, Class of 2025 DaJonna Richardson, University of Colorado Law, Class of 2024 Furaha Joy Saungweme, Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2025 Fabiola Uwera, Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2026 Presented by the D.C. Bar Communities Podcast Network. Theme Music: "Something Elated" by Broke for Free