LegalEagle's Former Editor Speaks Out
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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I demand that you cease and desist...not working for me.
I missed the sarcasm on the post on your channel 😂.
When is the video about the Onion's amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court dropping lol.
This seems official to me!
I thought the Legal Eagle was aware of the 13th amendment...
Sustained!
You know, you don’t get these “I left this, and it was awesome working there!” Videos very often. Most of the time it’s the opposite. This speaks to his and your character. Glad to know he’s not a terrible boss.
Those types of videos are necessary to keep public figures accountable. But it's nice to see a positive experience for once.
I was worried when I saw the thumbnail, very relieved that Devin isn't a monster
Yeah. I didn't want to hear something bad but I felt it was a necessary due diligence step to watch the video. I was pleasantly surprised by the pleasantness.
@@nbewarwe While it is understandable, seeing something more positive is a breath of fresh air. It's pretty much always "This person was demanding/toxic/abusive in some form", so it's nice to see something more along the lines of "I left because it was time. I learned so much from this person and it's time for me to make it out on my own."
I was worried when I saw the title. I thought something disappointing was about to be revealed haha
I'm not gonna lie, I was low key terrified that some nasty secrets were gonna come out. But I'm so happy its the opposite, this was so heart warming, and it made me appreciate Devin and Legal Eagle even more.
That wss the whole point of the title.
Oh, God. Same. lol
The discussion that click bait can sometimes work as long as the content is really good. And in this case totally positive which is something I really appreciate iate right now.
RIght? Omg. I clicked on this with a silent prayer "please don't tell me Devon is a bad guy, please, please, please"
@@InTrancedState it still could've gone either way
Oh thank god, Devin passed the vibe check. My world would have turned upside down had someone come out with news about bad behaviour. I wish you the best, this was a very wholesome video and a good watch
He's a good person overall, my only gripe with him is him constantly giving bad legal advice, like in the Captain Marvel video, and mostly focusing only on stuff the MSM wants.
LMAO yeah I felt the same
I nearly didn't watch, because Devin seems legit to me. Ah, but if he isn't I had better do some research. Saw the comment from Legal Eagle as the video began and I'm glad I clicked play. I appreciate the contributions Awkward Anthems made to Legal Eagle videos. Subscribing now.✌🖖😊
The level of terror I felt seeing a young woman come up on my suggested videos with this title cannot be overstated. I'm so glad you didn't quit because of anything bad happening.
Great cocktail to get a channel growing
@Draeth Darkstar: Of course, even better would be that this title you came across had instead been on a video of a person (of which there are at least thousands, and perhaps millions) who actually needed the compassion that would presumably be had by you, so that the terror could have actually been used to help them in exchange for the pain you experienced from it, but hey, not every title we come across in our life is in our control :)
FR I WAS SO SCARED HE DID SUM WRONG
Not gonna lie, I avoided clicking on this video for a couple days because I was feeling a bit too drained to hear a horror story about a UA-camr who I liked. Glad it didn't turn out like I thought it would, though I guess a part of me is a little annoyed about the false alarm.
Lol yeah, though my fears were dispelled when I saw that the post in my feed was by Legal Eagle, sending me here
It's so refreshing to have a "Why I left X" video where we find out someone is just as nice as they seem. Glad to see you are getting recognized for your hard work!
She probably kept the really bad stuff a secret, tbf. He's an extremely powerful lawyer. She probably didnt want to stir the hornets' nest, so to speak.
@@signoguns8501 this is just your preconceptions bleeding in. She was under no obligation to make a video praising legal eagle, so the fact she went out of her way to do so indicates that there probably isn't any "really bad stuff"
I got scared that the most trustworthy personality of my opposing political view was not as trustworthy (or of as good moral character) as I thought; it is always hard finding someone with different view points that you can listen to an trust their perspectives!
@@IgniKing There are probably very strict NDA's in place to stop her from being 100% honest about the situation. She's probably too scared to speak publicly about all the toxic and illegal stuff he did. As I said earlier, he's a very powerful and influential lawyer. How can a humble editor expect to win against someone like that? You can see fear in her eyes as she speaks. Heart breaking.
@@signoguns8501 do you actually have any proof of this or just what you want to believe?
I hate that I clicked this video in an intrigued, “oh UA-cam drama” sort of mindset. It speaks a lot to what we are conditioned to expect and I’m sorry I succumbed to that. Instead what I was met with was positive, motivational, and uplifting. Devin has one of my favorite channels and your work there will be missed. I look forward to watching you grow.
What if I clicked just because I was interested why? I see your point but the assuming is wild. Sounds more like a projection of why you clicked.
@@randomcracka3 uh it’s not projection when they are literally talking about themselves. how did you read a personal attack from this
I mean, there is a very deliberate framing in the title and thumbnail though, like it's not weird that if you see something that looks a lot like things you've seen before, you'll think it will actually be like those things.. if you get what I mean
@@carimavandijk1091 that’s what I was thinking lol. it was purposefully made to look clickbaity (in a good-humored way).
@@carimavandijk1091 that's why I said I see their point
This kept popping up and I was like, "No... I don't want to hear more bad news! And Devin is a cinnamon roll! How could there be bad news about Devin?! This has to be click bait trash or full of lies." But nope, just a wholesome video about some wholesome people who worked together. Also, though... you only had 200 subscribers 10 months ago?? You're almost at 80k, now!
Devin is a cinnamon roll! I'm dead. 😂 (Thanks so much!)
still clickbait tho
Yep, and it appears to have worked. 200 -> 80k isn't bad. I subbed.
Same worry here. Glad he’s a good guy to work with-he seemed like he would be. Yay for decent humans!! 🎉
@@jokabox93 boo hoo. Welcome to the internet, buddy.
Holy crap, I can’t say how nice it is for a “former employee speaks out” video to be so positive and not “hey! Yet another one of your favourite creators is actually secretly a raging a$$hole”. Have loved the Legal Eagle channel since forever, and will continue to do so 😁❤️ and dang, congrats on skyrocketing in subscribers! Both channels are an inspiration-I’ll definitely keep tuning in!
Are you kidding? The term "speaks out" is inherently negative. This title was misleading to make you think something was wrong and instead it was just them generally talking about their career experience.
This person tricked everyone and you didnt even notice.
@@michaelfromamerica2371 …meh 🤷♀️ clickbait can kind of be just a fact of life for people like UA-cam creators-not that that’s the only way to go about getting noticed, but it’s certainly effective. You have the right to be offended by it and feel tricked, of course. I have felt that same way when other creators do it, depending on how they go about it. But I and all those other folks who liked the video also have the right to find this particular bait and switch to be funny and inoffensive instead. To each their own, my dude. 👍
They didn’t trick anyone more than any other thumbnail. UA-camrs gotta play the game, my friend
@@michaelfromamerica2371 With the title yeah but she was upfront and didn't stretch it. Some clickbait is necessary as a creator so there's a balance.
Glad she was upfront but... this is absolutely a headline that often precedes accusations of abuse.
I understand that youtubers need to attract views but surely we can draw line that a "lulz JK I wasn't sexually harassed by my former boss" is going too far
It’s sad that it’s actually refreshing when we hear a positive story from working for a boss. It’s a rarity instead of the standard. Loved the bloopers and Devin being flustered.
I wish you success on your future endeavors and will be sticking around as a subscriber.
10x more relief in this case because Devin being a terrible boss would've broken my heart a little bit
I agree. I watched it worried we'd find out the internet's favorite lawyer was a jerk or sexist or something. And I'm so relieved he's a genuinely good guy.
This is what capitalism gets you
Same. Its a really cook peek at the behind the scenes of one of my favorite youtubers and finding out that he's actually a good guy to work for.
I kind of get the same feeling from a lot of Linus Tech Tips employee videos
Man, when I saw this video I was getting ready for another scandal about a horrible boss who has done something to their employee I'm so happy that this is so positive and heartwarming
coat riding clickbait no?
@@emp9413 Coat riding? Legal Eagle wouldn't be where it is without her., When you've built the coat, you can ride it all you want.
@@emp9413 she is his editor. What do you riding on his coattails?
I’m so glad Devon is genuinely such a nice guy:) he has good vibes!
I’m also so glad he gave you a salary ❤ I’ve been a freelancer and it’s so stressful. People don’t know how much it means to be appreciated for your work 🥹 and have stability.
Out of all the channels on UA-cam who would have thought it would have been the lawyer who turned out to be friendly and wholesome 🤷🏻♂️
Its so refreshing to see a ‘why I left’ video that’s actually nice. They usually describe toxic environments that push people down and leave them no choice but to get out. Here though, it’s about a positive environment that encourages people in their own abilities and enables them to explore their own talents. Fantastic! Wishing you all the best in this.
Do you have any idea how relieving it is to watch a video labeled “ex-employee of channel Y speaks out” and it’s not something like “person Y is abusive and sexually harassed me.”
Seriously I really enjoy Devon’s work and look forward to watching yours now too! Congrats🎉
Yup, this baited me sucessfuly. The moment I saw the title and that it was a woman speaking out, I was sure that this will be a sexual harrasment allegation, as I am sure it was meant to work.
Yeah that was the point, she baited you. But that is youtube.
Honestly I was kinda hoping he was rude, I really disagree with him politically ☺️ and it often clouded his judgement
most people are decent people
don't let the 10% of scumbags make you forget the 90% are good
@@10thletter40 can you give an example ?
After the Try Guys, that title made me think this was going a whole different direction. Glad to see an example of a positive work environment and experience, in between all the drama we normally get about editors not being paid and people with power abusing those below them. Your editing is top notch.
Try guys try adultery noooooo
Yeah one of the worst negative editor dramas was the one with Lily orchard(originally lily Peet or Jerry Peet) and Josh scroocher aka fiery joker. Josh was trying have those who watch him understand why he fired her. While Lily just tried to make him look like the bad guy. While Josh's reasons were to make sure no one harassed just for what she was doing and just saying her actions as an editor was inappropriate. Does Josh some faults in the situation sure but he was still in the right for firing her to get out of situation that he didn't need to be in and find a new editor.
@@digitalcthulhu143 try guys try debauchery
@@digitalcthulhu143 one of em...the rest of em wouldn't have any of it
UA-cam encourages click bait titles as part of their policy of specializing in dishonest business.
It's not technically a written requirement, but it is understood if you want the push, you don't need subscribers. You need click bait.
It's very heartwearming to hear that LegalEagle was a great work environment, makes me feel good knowing that I give my time to good people. Best of luck to you in whatever comes next!
Shame he is a quack, but at least he treats his employees good.
Wonderful to see an "employee speaks out" type video and have it be actually good things about the employer! Been watching legal eagle for a couple years now, and while i will miss your work on his videos, i look forward to see your future work. Your very talented, have a great sense of humor, and not to mention totally adorable. I have a feeling your going to be quite successful.
Thanks! I appreciate the kind words. 🤗
Editing and graphics design is so easily overlooked by the consumers of the end product. I'll admit, it never crossed my mind to compliment how slick and professional LE's videos were - but they were! And a big part of that was you. So: Very well done, and good luck with what comes next!
Thanks so much, Lyinar! 💛
1. This was surprisingly touching.
2. There is some great advice in here, like re-using things you’ve already created to save time in your next project.
3. As someone who’s getting ready to leave a job I have had for 11 years, I can appreciate the guts required to take a new step, even when you know it’s the right one.
4. Not all employers are so gracious and humble to be happy for the people that worked for them when they make a big decision like this. I figured out after leaving a few jobs to sound that information out when you’re getting interviewed. They always say something like, “Do you have any questions?” Take the opportunity and ask why the previous person in your job left. If you don’t like the answer, you may want to consider another job.
Great video, and best of luck!
"He just didn't fit in here." Wrong answer. (Autobiographical.)
LegalEagle's gavel is mightier than any sword! I'm overwhelmed by this level of engagement, and so grateful! Thank you all so much for your support and kind words. Open to any suggestions/ideas for future content in the "Edutainment" sphere. What would you like to see? 🥰
Just want to say thanks for your work. The edits really added value to the Legal Eagle video's!
The part of this video that I found most interesting was describing your strategies and techniques in editing -- not a technical tutorial, but a "this is an important concept to understand" type thing. I'm interested in learning more about the considerations when editing for different video lengths or formats, and especially any "smarter" ways to do this kind of work.
Karate..... I wanna see you do karate....
What about editing for dummies?
I just saw the post by Legal Eagle. I watched your video and I just subscribed. I don't know what your channel is really about, but I am an aspiring artist who has not yet found his footing, and your passion is inspirational. I will be watching, good luck getting tons of subscribers!
Oh thank god! I was worried you were about to say he was a milkshake duck. Your praise just reinforces that he’s a great guy… and you are an awesome storyteller/editor/designer! Thank you for being willing to be a little awkward!
As a freelance UA-cam editor this is an invaluable video that proves you don't need to settle for a bad work environment if you want to edit for this platform. Bosses who respect their editors rock and they're out there!!
Totally agree, Will!
@notfiveo More like you have to keep up a regular schedule of posting new content or else the Almighty Algorithm will VERY QUICKLY bury your channel. So to keep to that schedule, you have to have production deadlines, and you have to not miss those deadlines as much as possible.
@notfiveo sponsors often have a deadline (usually the end of the month) to post a video or they drop the sponsorship
@notfiveo using analytics, there are certain times relative to others where a creator gets more views. also, the algorithm favors creators that upload consistently, so delays may cause your channel to lose engagement
@notfiveo Also some channels tell their viewers that they post x times a week or that they post every day on a certain day each week. They have to keep up with viewer expectations too.
Not gonna lie, I spent 3 months with this popping up again and again on my recommendations, and I was scared it was bad news. So glad Devin is as nice as he seems and that your channel has definitely grown A LOT. I have a friend who plans to get started making "AuthorTube" videos. He just published a novel that is doing fairly well, getting invited to podcasts and such, and he wants to grow his platform with videos. I will send him a link to your website; it looks very good!
Rhov- You're not alone! A lot of people felt the same. Sorry for the clickbait! lol Devin's a good dude, and has opened a lot of doors for me since this was posted. Appreciate your viewership! 😀
This!❤
saaaame!
i feel this, but 11 months
Yep, me too. So glad my fears were not confirmed. :)
Now THIS is how you do clickbait. No catchy title that leads to disappointment or pointless drama; instead, a pleasant surprise! I hope you do well striking out onto new endevours!
And going from 200 subscribers to 63 k subscribers in 5 days...
Yeah, it's working...
I object! Clickbait is not rewarding. This was the opposite of clickbait, it was the rare and elusive "actual worthy content."
@@anthonypaolilli253 Ooh, objection sustained.
@@Luredreierit's kinda sad that 9 months after she didn't get to 64k..
@@vinylSummer how silly of you. She's at 64k.
This video is also testament to why editors deserve writing credits. 🎁❤️
I was momentarily terrified and highly circumspective of what claims were about to be made in this video. DJ really does not come across as the type of guy to invoke poor working conditions upon those around him.
I'm grateful to know that my instincts were right. You're a phenomenal editor, and I'm glad to know you have your own channel. I've been watching LE's videos since just about when he started on here, and a big part of what made his videos so engaging was your simplistic, tactful and elegantly understated work. Rarely was anything too flashy, and that kind of restraint just isn't present in a lot of UA-cam educational entertainment in this era.
Subscribed, without a doubt. I wish you well, wherever your journey takes you, and I hope to be along for the ride should you share it with your viewers.
This is such a thoughtful comment. Thank you so much! 💛
Yes, he 100% does. Nobody should watch his politically biased and legally inaccurate channel.
@@coloradoing9172 you might need to actually back up what you're saying there. if he said anything legally inaccurate it would kill his channel and would leave him open to lawsuit.
@@coloradoing9172 would you say the same thing if he was jerking off the right? What exactly has he been inaccurate about?
@@coloradoing9172 The kind of obsessed you have to be, to comment on a comment, of a video of LegalEagle's EDITOR, and to take issue with "does not come across as the type of guy to invoke poor working conditions", and to rag on that with purported CERTAINTY, is both pathetic and embarrassing. But hey, that fits the cliche for people like you... Maybe if NOBODY should be watching his channel, you could include yourself and save us all the headache. You won't be missed :)
This is the level of positivity and kindness that we need to start seeing way more of from content creators! 🙂
Right?!
A video about an amicable parting of ways, but still a parting and a change in the status quo, and here I am feeling happy. Amy seems like a wonderful, positive person and the world needs more of that!
If you're (and others) are looking for more positivity, I also suggest the channel CinemaWins, which celebrates the achievements of films over dwelling on perceived shortcomings.
criticism is good.
@@mrosskne Praise is also good.
@@KrisBailey But not useful, interesting, entertaining, or meaningful.
@@mrosskne You only see value in criticism? That’s unfortunate. Her in-depth positive feedback on Legal Eagle was plenty interesting to me.
I’ve been following Legal Eagle for a couple of years, and I suppose you’re the reason. Or at least, an important part of the reason. Obviously I follow him for the actual content, but there’s a ton of great content out there, and you made Devin shine. Thanks for that!
Thanks, Nathan! 😊
If you are following Legal Eagle for the content, you might want to think twice. He often misleads his viewers by sweeping critical facts under the rug, as one would when they "think like a lawyer". Devin once said: "Lawyers disagreeing? You could also say water is wet, and the sky is blue". It is an interesting point. Lawyer disagree so much that there are 3 levels of courts. However the one thing that the other lawyers on the internet agree with is that: Legal Eagle has misrepresented the facts to his viewers on several occasions.
@@Taoscape You should probably back that claim up with some evidence.
@@johncox9868Taoscape is likely one of the many people who are upset with lawyers like Devin who help explain in plain English how their tangerine god (Donald Trump) has broken a litany of laws
@@johncox9868 The big one that started it all was a video outlining General Flynn's 'crimes'. He cited the supposed FARA violations, and that his partner Refikian was already convicted. Legal Eagle failed to disclose that Rafikian had already appealed those charges and won, and that the court found him not guilty "as a matter of law" (meaning there was insufficient evidence to go to a jury).
If you want more, search "reacting to Legal Eagle" or similar terms. It is a past time of the other lawyers on UA-cam to go over his videos and fill in the gaps that he missed. You can watch those videos, take note of their claims, and research them yourself to see if they are accurate or not. Otherwise it is nearly impossible for the average person to catch the details Devin leaves out if they are not intimately familiar with a case. Uncivil Law, Rekieta Law, Good Lawgic, and I believe Nate the Lawyer as well all have made videos. Many more have, but that is a fairly diverse group from different backgrounds and political views.
Legal Eagle doesn't always misrepresent things, but when he does it is pretty egregious.
This just popped up in my list, makes total sense because I'm a fan of Legal Eagles as well as a videography student and I want to thank you for this creative, funny and inspiring content. Cheers and well done!
You’re the editing hero of LegalEagle?
Gods bless you. Your work is absolutely essential. Thank you. Seriously.
Not anymore
Imagine my relief when I realized this was *not* a controversy-fueled expose video. I was like, "No! I can't lose another UA-camr whose work I respect. Not after Lindsay Ellis's departure (that's a void in my soul never to be filled). Don't tell me Devin was a terrible boss!... Oh...Ah, okay. Phew. He's as awesome as he seems. Great! And now I have *another* cool channel to follow! Thanks, Amy 😎"
Couldn’t be said better!
Thank you for completely describing my emotional journey on this video as well.
lyndsay ellis is racist.
Work you respect? Clearly you are not versed in his past content.
@@RedRakoons stop trying to start the controversy op feared
I feel like we currently live in a world where negativity thrives and is rewarded. So its really refreshing to see someone talk so positively about a former employer and job. Wish you the best and looking forward to seeing where you go with this channel!
Because most of them are horrible lmao
@@akshatgupta4817 By most I assume you mean most corporate employers.
That would be pretty much correct overall, as they seldom reach such an large and unwieldy size by maintaining a respected, well paid and contented workforce.
All they need for growth is lots of workers being paid the absolute minimum to get the work done so that you have lots of redundancy for the high turnaround of staff - I'm sure you can probably think of many such examples like Amazon, Starbucks, McDonalds etc etc without trying too hard.
Small companies of hundreds of employees or less have to rely on loyalty and treating them well to stay afloat.
Small companies can't afford to be &$$holes - simply because a short time without a single staff member could mean a significantly increased workload for everyone in their department.
Facing this multiple times over in a short period of time could cripple the company, thus inviting bankruptcy which few small businesses ever recover from without giving up massive concessions to ownership.
So true.. I actually thought he had been an asshole and that was the topic of the video.
As someone who just got fired Monday from a big corporate job, after the boss I spent 4 years trusting and respecting decided to spend a month gaslighting me and painting me as mentally unstable... Yeah, I've learned the hard way not to trust employers to give a crap about you. It's nice to know there are *some* decent employers in the world, even if they don't exist in the corporate sphere.
I hate to say it, but it doesn't just "feel like." Negativity most certainly is rewarded in many contexts. Fortunately, so is positivity in the right focus. I'm grateful that this video exists, as well.
"Thank you so much for watching..."
Wait, you're just gonna leave us here without giving us the detail that you made it sound like this whole time that you would be giving us (why you quit from him)?
I should probably pin this, since it wasn't clear to a lot of people! The TLDR version is: I learned a lot, and was ready to call something my own.
@@AwkwardAnthems: Oh my heck, as far back as I can remember, over the many years that I've been enjoying the UA-cam now, this is the FIRST time someone else has pinned one of my comment posts; thanks! And thanks for your reply. Also, interesting that it just got recommended to me only now, a typical human pregnancy after you posted it, and we're just now having this discussion, and I've still gotten a handful of likes (people are still watching it at least semi-regularly), heh. (Psst, hey, a like and comment love from you would be great too, hehe, but don't let me twist your arm, haha!) Good work with all these videos of his that you've done; I've watched a lot of them! OK, cool, so what you're saying is that you're going to make your own productions now, right?
@@HelloKittyFanMan. Creating my own stuff is now kinda the point, yes! lol
Because this is obviously another coat-tail rider that has no problems defaming her employer 😂 .... before you say you didn't, see your thumbnail
@@AwkwardAnthems Oh so there was no complaint? Just bullshit click bait to coat-ride? BAD idea lol
95% of these comments are "oh, thank God Devin is actually a good guy." lol
Seriously though, congrats on striking out on your own!
Thanks so much!
I am so glad this showed up on my page!! At first I was like, SCANDAL!? (Like, I really hope not because he seems like such a good dude). I'm not even mad that I got click baited because what I found was so much better. You are so incredibly good at what you do. I really enjoyed this video for so many reasons and I really cannot wait to see more.
I clicked with a heavy, but resigned heart thinking, “Here we go again…Someone else who seems great is actually heartless.” It’s so commonplace now that hearing “the truth” has become synonymous with the worst side of humanity. I’m so glad it turns out he’s as decent a human being as he appears to be.
@@ellicel same here
I have to say, I had the same idea that this was a video that would denounce Legal Eagle. After some critical thinking and reading these comments it made me ask the question... why did I think that. A former editor "speaking out" does not really have to mean they are speaking out about negatives. I think the feeling was caused more by the knee jerk reaction due to the current state of the media on this platform and the success of clickbait, which is our fault for clicking it. Or she used the concept to make a satirical point (in which case i say well played), either way, i think i will avoid perceived clickbait much more now just on principle.
I fully agree. I saw this come up and my heart sank a little, concerned I was about to hear how awful Devon is behind the scenes. I was very happy to hear the complete opposite. Nicely done and best of luck to you, I subscribed because I can.
@@ellicel Third'd
Wow, I actually applied for the same Upwork posting back in 2018! I was already a Legal Eagle fan, and couldn't believe there was an opportunity to work for him! (Not to mention that he said who he was in his Upwork posting--most employers don't, for some reason)
When I didn't get the job, I was a bit crushed, and I wondered about the person he decided to hire. As I continued watching the videos, I knew that there was someone behind the scenes making them better and better. And it became clear to me that Devin (or does he go by James?) absolutely chose the right person. With every new video, I asked myself "Could I have done this? Brought it to this level?" And the answer was always "no," but an inspiring "no." I wanted to approach that combination of pacing, humor, and information. Well done, absolutely!
I also appreciate the behind-the-scenes look you bring to THIS video, about the importance of workflow. I'm getting there, bit by bit, always tweaking things to work smarter not harder. Your comment about "reinventing the wheel" resonates deeply.
Thank you for posting this super inspiring video. I am looking forward to exploring more of your work and seeing other places I can learn and improve.
Best of luck with all of your future endeavors!
Are you serious?? That's crazy! It's a small world on the Internet. I'll have to check out your channel. Best of luck to you as well, and thanks for the kind words.
@@AwkwardAnthems thank you for being so positive. This is the first im finding you and oh boy, we have an up and comer! you made his videos so good! I wish you the best! :)
Thank you! I love the LegalEagle podcast. As a lawyer myself, I appreciate the quality of his analysis and good humor. I've been practicing for almost 40 years now, and I still find it fascinating. I also appreciate your great work on the podcast; I have to admit that I never thought about all the work that goes into the graphics! I wish you the best and look forward to seeing you succeed on your own. One of these days you will be in a position to hire staff and help them by teaching what you have learned!
Law is such an interesting field of study--not one I would naturally gravitate towards, but one I certainly gained a greater appreciation for. Thanks for watching! 🙌
As a lawyer yourself... you have a LOT of things to explain. like... Every attorney I've spoken to has affirmed that "everything legal is fiction" and that "it's voluntary because it's all fiction." Why will you and your ilk NEVER explain how to express the voluntary nature of all things legal? particularly in courtrooms!! Also. According to Army Regulation 840-10, 2-3, b & c, the use of the gold fringe on flags in "court" makes them "military courtroom" tribunals, under law of war. we are owed law of peace... why is EVERY SINGLE ATTORNEY not providing any law of peace courts or jurisdiction that we are LITERALLY owed?
the method by with all American courts were made "Law of War" is both historically present and legally correct for how things operate under the UN.
Why don't you attorneys EVER explain yourself or your fictitious system? You guys are LITERALLY defrauding us of legitimate law of peace constitutional courts with legitimate justice. Then we all wonder why the US Constitution isn't found in your courtrooms. sigh.
Where is the LEGAL CONSTRUCTION of "governing law"? if it's not UCC §1-301 and UCC § 2A-105 (where the b-cert is a cert of title, our body is "the good", and treating humans as property of the state is LITERALLY human slavery) what is the legal construction of governing law?
I spoke with an attorney who told me that "You won't understand the legal system until you believe it." which is ironic because no other academic subject works like that. Can you explain why you and your ilk think we have to believe that we are property of the state to understand what you and your ilk are doing?
The root of "attorney" is "attorn," which is literally legally defined as "turning a good over to another." why are you treating your clients as "goods" and turning us over to your illegitimate corporation posing as a government?
I'm going to need ANY attorney to explain how this is not LITERAL human slavery of your clients.
Any other attorney, please answer.
I was a fan of the channel and content as well until about a year ago. His takes on the Trump cases are heavily biased (NY case especially) and seem to be a clear cut witch hunt cases which i find odd.
@@BNezzy at least he's real witch
@@BNezzyWhich one of the cases? He's involved in so much crap it's difficult to keep track at this point
I can't wrap my head around why someone would leave their dream job, but you have to do what's best for you even if others don't understand it.
I left my dream job because they told me to go away...
@@WoefulMinion being fired is not the same as leaving.
I assume it's because a dream job is still only that: a job. If it interferes with the other aspects of your life, sometimes it's not worth it in the long run.
@@idontwantahandlethough @Black Swan
Yep. I hate work. Not work itself, but, I just... hate having to work in order to barely survive, in a rather oppressive system. So when I found a job I realized I *loved* more than any job I'd ever had before, and would love to do 'til retirement... Yeah, of course it was too good to be true. No work/life balance, and my pay just kept getting cut as the company grew. I was gaslit by a "we're like family!" work environment while actually being docked of my pay & pressured into working 24/7, and with *no* benefits. (Pro tip: Start-up businesses that don't prioritize their employees are NOT worth the risk to work for.)
It sucks, and I'm glad this video showcased a good story of leaving a dream job.. but sad reality is even dream jobs are ran by business owners that will eat you alive. (In the case of my dream job, there was no alternative company doing it better-- except for maybe having some benefits lol.)
Maybe don't give up on dreams, but.. I wouldn't recommend dreaming up the perfect job. It's either a farce, won't pay the bills, or both :/
years of carefully observing a successful formula is pretty good motivation to try it out
Oh My God! A former employee speaks out about their former employer and only has wonderful things to say about them! What is UA-cam coming to?
Seriously, though. Thank you for sharing. He always comes across as a really nice guy, and it's good to know that he not only is a really nice guy, but he's supporting and encouraging to the people he works with. You did great work on his channel, and you made it seem like he was a big part of that, with his encouragement and support.
Awkward Anthems should have a million subscribers! Love this deep dive and reliving some of those videos. Especially seeing Hulk Devin 😝.
I'm so proud of Hulk Devin. That was fun! 😄
I took nearly 10 years off from editing and video production and figured "hey why not start a youtube channel? how hard can it be?" incredibly hard. massively insanely hard. but having amazing other creators to look up to and learn from is absolutely invaluable. I'm still finding my feet but I'm getting there. subscribed because I am loving your edit style!
This video scared me for a minute. I was like "please don't have bad things to say about him, he's a lawyer I actually like!" You're braver than I am Awkward Anthem to be quitting a job right now.
Can i say how nice it is to have such a nice video for a change. Most of the time a "I quit" Video is all negative and about the bad. But its kinda sweet to have a good "I quit because i wanna see if i can make it on my own." and "The person i worked with was such a joy." Its uplifting and makes me smile. Good luck to you!
Everyone has to leave the eagles nest eventually. As a new subscriber here, I'm excited to watch you grow into stardom.
Probably shouldn't call it that
Yeah, that was a bittersweet day for Madison Cawthorn.
phrasing!
@@DrAmazing everyone has to leave the Kehlsteinhaus eventually.
And you were absolutely wonderful at your job. All us Legal Eagle fans have missed you! I'm so happy you're doing well.
Damn went from less than 200 subscribers to over 13K in less than 24 hours. I believe that's the POWER OF ATTORNEY!!!
22K now, lol.
Now 30k
What’s crazy is you can tell his on screen presence has actually spread to you because you definitely take the stage in this video! You’re as amazing in front of the camera as you have been behind it!
You are so talented! I'm so lucky that I got to work with you! I'm excited to see how your channel grows. It's already spectacular. Seriously, you are so incredibly good at what you do. Keep up the fantastic work and thanks for being so awesome!
DALLAS! What an awesome surprise! Thank you so much. It was a joy working with you as well. I know Devin remains in very capable hands. Solid team over there. Great to hear from ya! 🤓 🙌
I love everything about this video - the "peek behind the curtain," dialogue, editing, and the educational insight for folks wanting to get into editing or creating their own channel
I have no idea what your channel is about, but I'm going to subscribe, because I think it is just awesome that you made such a great video showing gratitude toward someone who was a good boss and got you started. It's nice to see some genuinely positive content on UA-cam. Good Luck. I'll tune in to see what you've got.
Thank you, Emmette! 🌻
I subscribe to what Emmette said by subscribing to your channel as well! 😀
What Emmette said.
@@AwkwardAnthems Yeah, I saw the LegalEagle community post and just thought, "Fuck it. I'll subscribe now and then figure out what this channel is later," despite the fact I hate 99% of what's recommended to me on this twisted, dystopian content-tailoring platform.
I didn't even know you were such a PUNY channel before. Glad that's changed. I think. I dunno. Maybe you _really are_ a weirdo that was secretly fired for embezzlement but had blackmail on Devon from the cut footage that you leveraged to get a shoutout from his channel in lieu of the standard $130K hush payment. Either way, I shall see where this train is headed.
That’s some serious growth in subscribers in four days. Congratulations!
The most surprising part of this video was that fact that after 23 years I had no idea that segue was spelled that way.
No one has ever deserved the jump from 300 subs to nearly 20k in a day MORE!
When I heard "200 subscribers" in the vid, I immediately went to check the date again because I noticed the 100-fold increase - 2 days, oh my...
This really blew up, and i think it's well deserved for someone with these skills. Good Job!
Dang and 11hrs later that 20k has already climbed to 30.3k!
(And o hey I turn 35 in just a couple months myself lol, small world 😝)
@@Stuff-is-cool 40k now! A star is born!
Oh dear. This is such a love letter to one of the best content creators of this platform. I must admit I was kinda afraid to watch the video but I’m glad I did.
I was so worried that this would be another scandal involving a person that I love. SOOO glad to know that that's not the case
Thanks for sharing your experience working with Devin. Your editing is responsible for me taking me going for one of his sponsors and Devin not so bad himself.
I wish you luck in your endeavors and I'll try to check your stuff now and then.
I always associate "Speaks out" as a negative connotation, so I thought you were going to say something like "Devin kept us handcuffed to a radiator in the basement, and fed us the cheapest dog food he could find. Our payments were in beatings."
You’re thinking of Simon Whistler’s writers and editors. You know Simon, the dude with like a dozen channels. Today I Found Out, Top Tenz, Biographics, etc. He keeps his writers and editors chained in his basement.
@@anonymoose9315 i was expecting the comment about them being in the basement to be a direct reference to Simon. glad someone else saw that the same way i did
Well yeah, you got click-baited.
I don't think I could work for him, I find him to be so frigging handsome, given the chance to talk to him I'm sure I'd be stumbling all over my words.
I have watched Devin’s videos for a while and loved your work on his channel. Nice to put a face to the work. 👍🏿And you can only grow if you are willing to take chances.
Congrats on the success. It is very nice to hear about a lawyer being a *good* employer because their reputation as employers as a group is horrific.
I'm a Legal Eagle viewer and have subscribed. You did a stellar job with that channel and I'm excited to see more of your own creativity!
OK, you got me - I'm subscribed. I've been a fan of Devin for some time, which helps, but honestly a video like this is refreshing. Discussing why you left something that was good and having nothing but wonderful things to say about a former employer is... an oddity today. I hope that all of your wildest UA-cam dreams come true!
I'm not an editor, a UA-cam creator, or anything remotely related to the video subject, but this was nonetheless hugely motivational and inspiring! Love to see people passionate about what they do.
Best of luck with everything! Thank you for helping make Legaleagle as entertaining as it was!
I'm impressed with how positive the relationship is. I love Legal Eagle and Dr. Mike, knowing one is a decent employer in real life gives me warm, comfy feelings about my choices.
It's so cool to see a video where someone says something NICE about their former boss! And honestly quite a good nod to Legal Eagle, glad to know you think of him as a stand-up guy, which I was definitely hoping he was. GOOD LUCK on your channel!
You're obviously very good at what you do because I kind of clicked on this video on a whim whilst browsing for someone else and here I am finishing it; feeling like I've learned something.
I was so nervous there was gonna be drama or worse, but this is just a very nice and informative video about the industry. what a pleasant surprise, that someone is goofy and kind and pays well behind the scenes. Call out post - Legal Eagle is a good boss, who makes and lets his editors do very silly things. Best of luck!
Girl! 650k views already! I am probably 15 years older than you, when i graduated hs i had all the same skills you have. I looked at college for digital media, and it was clear it was a waste of time and money. So i never pursued it, i am genuinely so excited to see people like you, have a path to make a good living. The only option in the early 2000s was to work for some crap media company that didnt pay you enough to even live off of. So good luck and i wish you all the best!
@Triggered Troll: "The only option in the early 2000s was to work for some crap media company that didnt pay you enough to even live off of."
Which caused people looking for that job to find some other place in the economy that was in need of them, so that said needs could and would be met instead of be abandoned for a job with clusters of people wanting to meet the needs of a part of the economy that was already satisfied. I am not sure the difference between then and now is that media companies' hearts grew three times larger (and I guess "non-crappier"), rather than that the economy's distribution of needs changed.
@@derekg5563 i agree, i still hear of people working for studios, with a horrible salary. I am glad there is alternatives, and to see a community of people coming together to help each othet
Same here! I graduated University with a degree in audio and video production. At the time, I found it was a tough field to break into. So I went into something else. Then UA-cam came along. A couple years ago, I started my channel combining my video editing skills (with a learning because of the tech) with my current occupation & lifestyle (I'm an ESL teacher) to make a channel for expats or people who want to be expats. However, I haven't had much time to dedicate to it because of my career.
@@t-and-d-productions good luck with it! It just takes one video that the algorithm favors, and all the sudden you have an audience. My 11 yr old son started a channel when he was 4, i would handle the editing and uploading then, now he has been doing it thru the xbox. But yeah it takes alot of time, hard to do with a full time job
I love the positivity of this video! The story telling is fantastic and of course the editing is superb! I can’t wait to see more.
THANK YOU! 🤗
Finally, a positive story from someone leaving a job. Thank you for this! :D
I am really glad you didn't have to say a single bad word about Devin, because I really like what he does and how he does it. He seems a nice person. You, too, seem like a nice person and I wish you all the best for your channel. 🌻
This video reminds me a lot of Joshua Weissmans "Leaving a job I love" video.
Just both totally wholesome, heartspoken and not only sharing experience, sharing perspective. Some of the most important things about who to work for, where, directions of life.. and just being human. Thank you for sharing! I wish you luck. Have a sub.
To those who wonder "So why did she quit exactly" I quote her (from her comment far below) "I should probably pin this, since it wasn't clear to a lot of people! The TLDR version is: I learned a lot, and was ready to call something my own." ;) There you have it.
Thanks for bumping that! I had ONE job and clearly missed the mark there. Very much a 'missing the forest for the trees' situation. 🤗
Honesty, this feels like the best CV one could ever make
Your man Devin is representing me in a civil complaint against NY Congressman George Santos! I didn't even realize this until the other day, when I looked at the court filings and saw his name on it. Between him and his partner Josh I know I'm in good hands, especially after having watched your video.
You're definitely in good hands, my friend! Thanks for your comment and best of luck with your case. 🙂
Do you don't know who your lawyer is?
That is just sad.
@@LUCKO2022 The comment mentioned Devin's partner, Josh, so OP may not have had any personal dealings with Devin, and therefore not realized it was his firm.
Good luck - he's got an uphill battle against three-time Supreme Court Chief Justice George Santos! 😀
In a world where no one has anything nice to say anymore it's beautiful to see a video like this. It's also so great to see that you are able to get the confidence to move on to grow your passion. And it's also great to hear Devin is a nice guy off camera too.
Also can you confirm or deny that Legal Eagle is the secret brother of Matt Mercer?
the world needs to know!
Now that I think about it, they do have similar features…🤔😁
Half way through the video I asked myself “Why am I still watching? UA-cam recommended this, but I have no clue who any of these people are!”
The power of a well edited video.
Growing a channel is hard, and there's so much little nuance to it. Kind of excited to see what you try, good luck!
Ayyy mah boyyy
192 subs to now 62k in 4 months. Congrats. It's always nice to see someone succeed in what they want to do. Keep it up
Subscribed🎉 As a freelance artist myself, this video was something that I needed to see today.
Thank you for being honest with us about your time with Devon. I can relate to your struggle for efficient workflow and always try to refine it.
I wish you the best, and am rooting for you in whatever it is you pursue❤
Wrong! It was VERY EASY to notice when EVERY sponsor plug happened! Thank you! I could easily fast forward!
Such great work you did for Devin 😢
Thanks, Iceland! 🤓
I second that motion.
Do you mean to tell me that the time between recording this video and now, your subscriber count has gone up by a factor of 3000%?
Legendary! It's astonishing to me that it will continue to grow more and more as this video reaches more people. The internet is awesome sometimes.
12000% right now!
What a lovely tribute to Legal Eagle, and I'm so glad to hear Devin was a good person to work for!
When this video popped up in my feed, I was also immediately wary of clicking. The sad fact is, there are just SO MANY stories of powerful/successful people (usually men) being less-than-stellar people behind the scenes, that's what we're conditioned to expect at this point. So it's REALLY GREAT that this was not the case, and a fantastic introduction to Amy the solo creator!
Trying new things is terrifying, but the rewards -- both what you expected and what you didn't -- are always worthwhile. I'm incredibly glad I chose to reach out to you and get to be a small part of this journey you're on. 🎩🍍
I'm so glad you reached out too! And very grateful for your help along the way. 😊
Well, at the time of this posting, and it’s only 23 hours since this video dropped, you’ve gone from just over 200 subscribers to 19 THOUSAND….good on ye girl!
Well done for being brave and branching out, shows real conviction in yourself, and thank you for all the hard work you put into Devon’s videos, they’re always brilliant.
I’m now part of your subscriber group and I genuinely wish you the very best in your new endeavours.
You should recheck the numbers. They're only going up =)
I love Devin J Stone's content and so frequently you find out that a content creator more often than not are nowhere near how they appear on their channel and to find out he just as awesome in person as he is on here is so awesome I wish you all the best luck in your future endeavors and thank you for editing for the best lawyer ever
Thanks, Cowboy Momma! And yes, Devin's a genuinely great guy! I know that seems like a rarity with bigger UA-camrs these days, but they do exist! Thanks for the love. 💛
Thank you for this dire warning.
I was seriously considering making UA-cam videos for a second, and now I know better.
I am constantly amazed at the quality of the legal egal videos. I don't know to what extent your editing work played into that or how much creative input you had but if you can bottle that channels success formula you really have a winner.
I have been watching legal eagle for some years now and have always loved his humor and the graphics and sound effects backing him up. Watching this video was all I needed to subscribe to your channel! Excellent work with a great attitude.
And congratulations on 62,000 as of subscriptions today. You deserve it and more
Great video - fun to see behind the scenes. Look forward to following this journey of this channel!
It's really neat that you mention having 200 subscribers in this video, but when I found it, you now have 81k! Congrats!!
As a fellow editor and animator, kudos on great work! The sprinkling of comedy is hard to pull off and not to become annoying :)
Your editing is amazing. LegalEagle has been such a fresh experience, and now coming here to support your journey as well.
OK, I'm in. I visited LE as it popped into my feed. I was hooked by the production values and the content. 10/10.
Now I found this channel and again you are serving up great content in an engaging way. It is so clear to me that you, Chris and Devin have that convergent energy that results in magic.
I look forward to the magic you make.
You deserve every bit of success.
"Feast or famine" never heard it phrased like this, love it. I quit working as a freelance translator and changed careers into mechanical engineering PRECISELY because this nature of freelance work
Awesome, you did a great job over there. Your motion graphics are great
Thank you so much for the behind-the-scenes look at one of my favorite UA-camrs. I wish you all the success you can stand. And, if Devin calls, don't turn him down. You helped make a huge impact on his channel.
I’m not going to reiterate what has already been said in the comments, because I know we already all had that feeling. In any case, this video was very helpful and inspiring to me and if I ever get the opportunity to collaborate with you and\or LegalEagle, it would be an absolute honor.
Also, thank you for the recalibrate, relearn and adapt because that is exactly what I needed to hear. They are things I already knew, but didn’t realize I needed them spelled out and you did it in such a way that made so much sense
Happy to hear that, Timothy! Yes, willingness to adapt is so key. It was a huge takeaway from my experience. The learning never stops! 🤓
Let’s face it, we weren’t expecting this, but we are not disappointed
I initially found my way to Legal Eagle because of the wolf porn video Lindsay Ellis did, but your work making his videos fun and engaging was what made me hang around and really pay attention. Thank you so much for your incredibly good work! You have yourself a new subscriber!
Same here!
the what? I must have missed that one wtf lol
@@fireraid9173 go look it up. So worth it. Granted, I have no idea how it relates to this nice lady, but it’s still very much worth a watch. And strangely does include a lot of legal stuff.
The WHAT
I miss Lindsay so much :(