A Conversation With...

Frank Ramos and Teresa M. Young of Brown & James P.C. discuss the realities of working during a pandemic and the possible long-term impacts.

Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group Chair Melinda Kollross chats about her national appellate practice, litigating before the United States Supreme Court, and the impact of COVID-19 on appellate advocacy.

Independent appellate advocate Larry Ebner talks about his nationwide practice, why and how he launched his own appellate litigation boutique, and his leadership roles in DRI's Center for Law and Public Policy, Amicus Committee, and Appellate Advocacy Committee.

Benjamin C. Block of Covington and Frank Ramos discuss sports law, veterans benefits issues, grit, and other topics.

Eric Rumanek of Troutman Sanders speaks with Frank Ramos about current trends in mass tort MDL litigation and how the current COVID-19 pandemic is impacting drug and medical device litigation.

In this fascinating interview, Mark Dombroff, who has been an aviation litigator for over 40 years, talks about, among other subjects, how he got into the world of aviation, his handling of the shoot down of Korean Airlines 007 by the Soviets, his involvement in the accident which took the life of PGA Champion Payne Stewart and his handling of the “Miracle on the Hudson.”

Matt Berard of Bowman and Brooke in Detroit talks with Frank Ramos about his product liability practice in Detroit, Michigan, passing four bar exams in one year, and the impacts of COVID-19 on the practice of law and potential implications in future litigation.

Steve Klepper, founder of the Maryland Appellate Blog, talks about appellate practice in the time of social distancing.

Current Kentucky state membership chair Todd S. Page and Frank Ramos discuss the challenges of DRI membership recruitment in the midst of a pandemic, and how his career and firm have adjusted to the “new normal” of working from home.

Scott Stolley, a solo appellate lawyer in Dallas, Texas and a founder of the DRI Appellate Advocacy Committee, discusses past and future appellate practice, including advice for young lawyers seeking to build an appellate practice.

Adam W. Hofmann of Hanson Bridgett LLP offers recommendations for young lawyers interested in an appellate practice and discusses the importance of preservation and post-trial motions.

Hillary Taylor, with the Portland law firm of Keating Jones Hughes, P.C., discusses the impact of the pandemic on practicing in the area of medical malpractice defense.

David M. Goodman of Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP discusses his experience as both a defense and plaintiff attorney with Frank Ramos, and explains the distinctions and differences in evaluating cases, and "best practices" in handling serious injury cases.

Frank Ramos sits down with past DRI Appellate Advocacy Committee chair Rob Wise of Bowman and Brooke LLP to discuss a wide range of topics, including the potential impact of COVID-19 on appellate and trial practice, appellate preservation, and the AAC's upcoming 2021 seminar with the Product Liability Committee.

Sophia Lauricella, CCC Vice Chair, talks candidly with Frank about foreign culture and its influence on litigation around the world.

Former DRI Law Institute chair and insurance law leader Michael Aylward shared insights with Frank Ramos concerning the impact of the present pandemic on insurance coverage law and, in particular, the developing battle over whether courts or legislators may compel coverage for Covid-19 business interruption losses.

Frank Ramos discusses writing, working from home, and what post-shutdown work might look like with Amanda Heitz of Bowman and Brooke, LLP.

Pivot in the pandemic :Rose Miller of ADR Solutions Group discusses how web-based and telephonic mediation helps her clients achieve their early settlement goals in these trying times

Frank Ramos and Dechert partner Erik Snapp discuss the importance of voting rights litigation in an election year, working with clients to manage media and public relations in high-stakes cases, and which COVID-19-related changes to embrace and which to leave behind.

Frank visits with Richard Boyette of Cranfill, Sumner, and Hartzog, a past-DRI president, for a wide ranging discussion including pathways to leadership in DRI, and how law firms are coping with the pandemic, and the likely impact of the pandemic on the practice of law going forward.

Frank Ramos and Paul S. Swinton of FBL Financial Group, Inc. discuss the practice of Corporate Law in the time of COVID-19.

Tales from a defense lawyer: How we are coping with COVID -19 and how DRI can help.

Frank and I discussed the nuts and bolts of an aviation case and how attorneys practicing in such a niche market all work together (especially with such small pickin's of aviation experts for attorneys to use).

Hal Adkins, ADR Chair, visits with Frank Ramos to talk the new virtual, its impact on mediations and the practice of law in general.

Jim Beck of Reed Smith LLP describes how he became “Bexis,” as well as blogging for fun and profit in the unusual context of product liability litigation.

Appellate Advocacy Committee vice-chair Sarah Elizabeth Spencer talks about her passions—doing intellectual battle as a Salt Lake City-based litigator and pursuing dangerous, daredevil hobbies in her spare time.

Tune in to hear how a former litigator is adjusting to her new General Counsel role in the midst of a pandemic.

Frank speaks with Pete Cantone, a partner at Bennett Schechter Arcuri & Will LLP in Buffalo, New York, about his defense practice, working remotely, and adapting to the changing legal environment during the COVID-19 crisis.

A friendly discussion about why the idea of a free and robust news media is neither liberal nor conservative, but rather vital to an informed electorate and continuing our democracy, along with a few words about the practice and profession of law in this age of new normal.

Frank and Mike Jones from the Martin Pringle firm in Wichita discuss the interesting practice of aviation law and how it can be done nationally from a mid-major, hometown city base.

Commentary from an in-house counsel regarding working remotely amid among the coronavirus pandemic

A conversation with Andrew Sefzik, Senior Corporate Counsel with international manufacturing company, Alamo Group Inc.

Following a dream. A path to an alternative “law practice” advocating for transportation safety at the NTSB.

In today's episode, I talk with Jeff Holmstrand of Wheeling, West Virginia about his practice, jury trials, tort reform, and, of course, the impact of the novel coronavirus on the practice of law, both now and what it may portend for the future.

Reflections and Silver Linings in the Midst of a Pandemic

A conversation with General Counsel in the midst of dealing with COVID-19.

Gail Rodgers is a litigation partner in the New York office of DLA Piper and focuses on global white collar investigations and compliance reviews and pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.

Frank and Philipp discussed an international perspective to litigation – in particular the differences between the German and the US system and the Philipp's work for German clients who face litigation in the US.