April 10, 2025

EP 52 Thriving in Law and Life After 70

Curiosity doesn’t retire. If you keep learning, connecting, and moving - aging becomes a rich and vibrant part of the journey.

With a legal career that spans more than four decades, Louis Goodman has lived many chapters - from his early days as a Deputy District Attorney in Alameda County to running a high-volume criminal defense practice. 

Now, as the thoughtful and ever-curious host of the Love Thy Lawyer podcast, Louis gives us a front-row seat to the lives and lessons of legal professionals.

But this conversation goes way beyond courtrooms and case law.

At 71, Louis is still exploring, growing, and trying new things - from foil boarding and snowboarding to diving deep into books, film, and podcasting. His energy is contagious, his reflections are wise, and his story is proof that staying engaged and evolving is the key to aging with vitality.

In this episode, we dive into:
 ✨ How Louis keeps his passion for law alive after 40+ years
 ✨ The social dynamics of the legal world … and why court feels a lot like high school
 ✨ The importance of staying physically active and mentally curious
 ✨ Launching a podcast in his late 60s and leaning into new skills and tech
 ✨ Why community, connection, and continuous learning are the ultimate anti-aging tools

If you’re craving a story that breaks the mold of what aging should look like, Louis brings it. Tune in to hear how he continues to challenge expectations, live fully, and love what he does.

Whether you’re into law, storytelling, or simply seeking inspiration to stay lit up about life - this one’s for you.

To learn more about Louis’ law practice, visit:
https://www.louisgoodman.com/

To tune into Love Thy Lawyer, visit: https://www.lovethylawyer.com

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Louis Goodman

Attorney

LOUIS J. GOODMAN
Attorney at Law
1290 “B” Street, Suite 307
Hayward, California 94541
Tel: 510.582-9090 Mobile: 510.816-5371
www.louisgoodman.com ljgoodman@yahoo.com

EXPERIENCE:

ATTORNEY, Law Office of Louis J. Goodman, Hayward, California.
Private practice of law emphasizing litigation in Alameda County. High volume criminal defense firm. Felony and misdemeanor jury trials, preliminary hearings; representation of both adult and juvenile defendants in all stages of criminal proceedings.
January 1987 – Present

PODCAST HOST, Love Thy Lawyer. A podcast by, for, and about lawyers, what led them to the law, and what their experience has been. www.lovethylawyer.com
May 2020 - Present

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Alameda County, California.
Represented the People of the State of California in all stages of criminal prosecutions. Felony jury trials and preliminary hearings including special circumstance murder; misdemeanor jury trials. Supervised felony preliminary hearing, and misdemeanor trial staff attorneys. Updated and developed trial manual for driving under the influence prosecutions.
March 1981 - January 1987

JUDICIAL EXTERN, United States District Court, San Francisco, California.
Hon. Richard Goldsmith, Chief U.S. Magistrate.
August 1979 - December 1979

EDUCATION:

University of California, Hastings College of the Law,
San Francisco. J.D. May 1980.

University of Rochester, Rochester, New York.
B.A. History. June 1975

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