What It’s Like to Be…a Criminal Defense Attorney

Defending a man prosecuted for breaking into his own house, carrying clients’ burdens, and dispelling a myth about Miranda rights with Mike Panella, a criminal defense attorney from Orlando.

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About What It’s Like to Be…
In each episode of What It’s Like to Be…, bestselling author Dan Heath speaks with someone about what it’s like to walk in their (work) shoes. Behavioral Scientist serves as a distribution partner with episodes released every other week. Learn more about the podcast’s mission of “slow curiosity” here.


The “Criminal Defense Attorney” episode of What It’s Like To Be… featured Mike Panella. It was produced and edited by Matt Purdy. Copyright © 2023 by Dan Heath. All rights reserved.