Washington Lawyer - September 2019 - 38

MEDIA BYTES
By John Murph

ODD OFFENSES
Not so much a motivational book as it is a witty
read, How to Become a Federal Criminal: An Illustrated
Handbook for the Aspiring Offender examines
hundreds of outrageous yet true federal crimes,
such as writing a check for less than a dollar, selling
flamingos, and keeping a pet walrus. Written and
illustrated by white-collar crime defense attorney
Mike Chase, the book underscores humorous
depictions of arcane acts with erudite background
on the laws.

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SPOTTING THE FAKES

PUT YOUR BEST
FOOT FORWARD
Cheslie Kryst, this year's Miss USA, disproves the
"pageant girl" stereotypes. The Charlotte, North
Carolina-based attorney represents clients in government and business-related disputes for Poyner
Spruill LLP; she also does pro bono work for prison
inmates. And she's a fashionista who challenges the
status quo of what women lawyers should and
shouldn't wear in the professional world. If you're
looking to upgrade your work clothes, check out
Kryst's blog, White Collar Glam, where she offers
advice on wardrobe choices that are affordable,
chic, and versatile.

It's becoming increasingly easy to manipulate
photos, videos, and audio to distort the truth with
minimal detection. In a June 2019 episode of the
Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast, "Deep Fakes:
Preparing Lawyers to Combat Counterfeits," hosts
Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell explore how
artificial intelligence has enabled sophisticated yet
sometimes dangerous forgeries and how lawyers
can fight against them when used as evidence in
litigation.
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(The above item first ran in the July/August issue
of Washington Lawyer with an incorrect photo.
We apologize for the oversight. - The Editors)
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DIGITAL DETOX
If you're constantly checking your email or are
stressed out because of possibly missing a tweet,
a Facebook message, or an Instagram update, you
need a digital detox. In an interview on the Digital
Edge podcast, Roberta Tepper, Lawyer Assistance
Programs director at the State Bar of Arizona, talks
about the physical, mental, and emotional dangers
of digital addiction and how to mindfully reduce
dependence on them without completely
unplugging.
legaltalknetwork.com

DON'T WORRY,
BE HAPPY!
Feeling isolated, anxious, or depressed? Jeremy
Fischbach, a former Big Law attorney, has an app for
you. Happy is a community-based app that allows
users to select from a variety of issues - including
work, relationships, finances, parenting, and health
- then talk about them anonymously with a
trained listener.
happythemovement.com
Cheslie Kryst, Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images Entertainment; smiley faces, iStock
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