What happens when the law extends beyond Earth? In this fascinating episode of the Powerful Ladies Podcast, Kara Duffy sits down with appellate lawyer, professor, and podcast host Mary-Christine (MC) Sungaila to explore how the law is evolving to meet the challenges of the modern world - from Holocaust art recovery to women’s human rights and even the emerging field of space law.

Mary Christine shares how her career in appellate litigation has allowed her to help shape legal precedent in cases that impact women and girls, international human rights, and global justice. She explains how to solve complex legal puzzles, from the U.S. Supreme Court cases to international courts, can influence how laws are interpreted for generations.

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00:00 – Introduction to Mary Christine Sungaila

02:00 – Teaching space law and building a career in appellate litigation

06:00 – How appellate law works and shaping legal precedent

09:00 – Space law, geopolitics, and global cooperation

12:30 – Holocaust art recovery and the Woman in Gold case

16:00 – Cultural heritage in space and protecting the moon’s history

20:00 – Ownership, governance, and the Outer Space Treaty

22:30 – Who counts as an astronaut and the future of space travel

26:30 – International law, human rights, and global legal systems

28:00 – Securing rights for women and girls through landmark cases

30:30 – The Ciudad Juárez case and international women’s rights law

34:00 – Domestic violence law and international accountability

37:00 – How appellate lawyers shape the law itself

38:30 – Why Mary Christine started her podcast, The Porsche Project

42:00 – What “powerful ladies” means to Mary Christine

45:00 – Following curiosity and the future of space law

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