Legal Speak

For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29th  through October 1st at the Hyatt Regency.  Centered around legal technology, legal data, e-discovery and the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal work, the gathering brought together roughly 2,000 members of the legal intelligence community, including lawyers, legal technology professionals, corporate legal teams, litigation support and e-discovery specialists, judges, consultants and technology providers.  In this episode recorded live from the conference floor, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Matthew Rasmussen, the Founder and CEO of ModeOne.    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Matthew Rasmussen Producer: Charles Garnar     Be sure to look for all the RelFest conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29th  through October 1st at the Hyatt Regency.  Centered around legal technology, legal data, e-discovery and the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal work, the gathering brought together roughly 2,000 members of the legal intelligence community, including lawyers, legal technology professionals, corporate legal teams, litigation support and e-discovery specialists, judges, consultants and technology providers.  In this episode recorded live from the conference floor, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Retired U.S. Magistrate Judge William Matthewman of the Southern District of Florida.   Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Judge William Matthewman Producer: Charles Garnar     Be sure to look for all the RelFest conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

For the first time, Legal Speak recorded live podcast episodes from RelFest Chicago 2026 during Relativity's annual conference hosted September 29th  through October 1st at the Hyatt Regency. Centered around legal technology, legal data, e-discovery and the growing use of artificial intelligence in legal work, the gathering brought together roughly 2,000 members of the legal intelligence community, including lawyers, legal technology professionals, corporate legal teams, litigation support and e-discovery specialists, judges, consultants and technology providers. In this episode recorded live from the conference floor, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with David Horrigan, Discovery Counsel and Legal Education Director at Relativity.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: David Horrigan Producer: Charles Garnar   Be sure to look for all the RelFest conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.    This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Tania Wilson, Director of Customer Success at the Bloomberg Industry Group.    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Tania Wilson Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.    This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Lauren Tetenbaum, Therapist, Author & Senior Coach at Phoebe's Life & Work Coaching Program.    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Lauren Tetenbaum Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.    This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Yeliz Atak, Vice President of Legal at  Osborne Clarke. Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Yeliz Atak Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.   

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Nancy Allred, Associate General Counsel at Airbnb, Inc.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Nancy Allred Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Zahreen Ghaznavi, General Counsel at Newsweek.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Zahreen Ghaznavi Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Tania Bryant, Chief Cybersecurity and Technology Regulation Counsel at Marsh McLennan. Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Tania Bryant Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Jennifer Barnett, Senior Counsel, at the American Arbitration Association.    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Jennifer Barnett Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.    

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Sara Garvey, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at PURE Insurance.    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Sara Garvey Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.    

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield welcomed back Lazette Jackson, VP of Professional Education & Legal Publications, Centellic (and Producer Charles' boss).    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guests Lazette Jackson Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson, a Partner, Robinson and Cole.    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist.  Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.   This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.  In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Nana Boyer, General Counsel at The Lifetime Value Company.    Host: Cedra Mayfield  Guests Nana Boyer Producer: Charles Garnar  Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify. 

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield had a reunion with of the former hosts of Legal Speak.  Vanessa Blum, Vice President of Innovation at ALM and Alaina Lancaster, Editor in Chief of Litigation and Law.com returned to the mic to share some WIPL thoughts.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guests Vanessa Blum & Alaina Lancaster Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Crystal Wright, a Partner at Crystal Wright Law   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Crystal Wright Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Alex Davenport, Technology, Media and IP Member of Bass, Berry and Sims.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Alex Davenport Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

It's back.  WIPL is back … but with a Nashville twist. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has relocated to Nashville, Tennessee this year.  And there was no way Legal Speak wouldn't make it's way there ... bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Lakeshia Ekeigwe, Leadership Coach & Consultant, CEO and Founder of LeaderThinking Global LLC ... AND … 5-Time Returning Champion on our show.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Lakeshia Ekeigwe Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Legal Speak examines why the case against alleged attack architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has yet to go to trial.   In this week's episode, New York Law Journal Bureau Chief Zoë Ettinger speaks with former Guantánamo prosecutor Mike Lebowitz about the legal challenges and delays that have shaped the case. The pair also unpack the broader lessons for terrorism prosecutions and national security law.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Zoë Ettinger Guest: Mike Lebowitz Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com business of law reporter Vivienne Serret talks with Winston Taylor Miami Managing Partner Gustavo J. Membiela about the Chicago-funded firm's growth since entering the Miami market in 2022. Now formally launched as Winston Taylor, the transatlantic merger between firm has more than 1,400 lawyers and approximately $1.75 billion in annual revenue. Serret and Membiela discuss Miami's growth, its role as a gateway to Latin America, the city's talent pool and what's next for the firm in this second installment of Serret's "Southbound and Down" series.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Vivienne Serret Guest: Gustavo J. Membiela Producer: Charles Garnar

In this episode of Legal Speak, Law.com reporter Ella Sherman speaks with LexisNexis CTO Greg Dickason about LexisNexis' new Customer Innovation Lab in New York City that brings legal customers, engineers and designers together to shape future products, alongside technology partners including OpenAI and Amazon Web Services.   The pair also discuss LexisNexis' latest agentic AI capabilities in Lexis+ with Protégé, including tools designed to generate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint content, provide citations and support legal research within document management systems. In addition to discussing the company's efforts to improve user experience, Dickason also explains how LexisNexis is helping build trust in AI-generated legal work while fostering collaboration across the legal technology ecosystem.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Ella Sherman Guest: Greg Dickason Producer: Charles Garnar

In this episode of Legal Speak, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau sits down with Wab Kadaba, global chair of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, to discuss how the law firm leader is helping steer the firm through an increasingly complex and unpredictable global legal landscape.   Recently recognized with the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association's President's Award for his leadership and service, Kadaba offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to lead a global law firm. In addition to detailing his management of a large international team and navigating geopolitical uncertainty, Kadaba highlights evolving client risks and changes to the business of law. He also reflects on his intellectual property practice, path to firm leadership and the importance of representation and community involvement.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Alex Anteau Guest: Wab Kadaba Producer: Charles Garnar

In this Legal Speak episode, Law.com Business of Law reporter Vivienne Serret speaks with Holland & Knight partner Kayla Pragid about the business of building a niche practice within an Am Law 100 firm. Having founded the firm's equine industry practice, Pragid discusses her path into equine law, how the team serves its clients and the importance of balancing legal strategy with the best interests of the horse. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Vivienne Serret Guest: Kayla Pragid Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau and Cox Enterprises Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Hightower discuss how Cox Enterprises' legal department is navigating technological disruptions and regulatory changes. Hightower reveals how encouraging her team to embrace AI as a core part of its strategy has helped improve efficiency, reduced reliance on outside counsel and freed attorneys to focus on higher-value legal work. In addition to pinpointing her preferred AI tools, Hightower details how company-wide training and budget expectations factored into the technology adoption. Anteau and Hightower also discuss how the executive VP leads her legal team through political polarization to maintain a workplace respectful of diverse viewpoints.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Alex Anteau Guest: Jennifer Hightower Producer: Charles Garnar  

In this week's episode, Legal Speak hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith chat with Law.com business of law reporter Vivviene Serret about her new podcast, "Southbound and Down." In its premiere episode, Serret interviews Beatriz Azcuy, the co-managing partner of Sidley Austin's Miami office. Sidley Austin is one of several Am Law 100 firms that have made moves to South Florida within the last five years. The firm is also part of a greater pipeline of Chicago-founded firms flocking to Miami for more than just its weather. In addition to examining the firm's success since entering the market in 2022, the duo discuss client demand and what comes next in the firm's growth strategy.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield& Patrick Smith Reporter: Vivviene Serret Guest: Beatriz Azcuy Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode, London-based Law.com International reporter Melina Block sits down with global CEO Justin D'Agostino to reflect on HSF Kramer's first year of operation, following its landmark transatlantic merger. In addition discussing the firm's evolution amid rapid change in the legal industry and global economy, D'Agostino reveals how HSF Kramer is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, shifting client demands, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in legal services. The conversation also highlights the firm's approach to innovation, the future of Big Law, and the unexpected role of high-profile legal AI advertising campaigns—including those featuring Jude Law—in shaping the public conversation around the future of legal technology.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Melina Block Guest: Justin D'Agostino Producer: Charles Garnar  

In this week's episode, Legal Speak explores how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping law firm marketing and public relations. As AI-powered platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity increasingly influence how people research legal services, firms are rethinking how they build visibility, credibility and authority in an AI-driven search landscape. Centellic Editor-in-Chief Steve Salkin sits down with Edge Marketing CEO Amy Juers and Play4orm PR Founder and Principal Valerie Chan to discuss their firms' new partnership. The trio also examine how law firms can adapt their marketing and communications strategies to remain discoverable and trusted as AI transforms the way prospective clients find legal information.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Steve Salkin Guests: Valerie Chan & Amy Juers Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Law.com reporter Alex Anteau and Chicago-Kent College of Law professor Sarah Fackrell examine a recent federal appeals court decision that could reshape how intellectual property lawsuits are served on defendants in China. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit joined the Second Circuit in holding that service by email is not permitted under the Hague Service Convention. The May 29, 2026 ruling is expected to have significant implications for the high-volume Schedule A trademark and copyright infringement cases frequently filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. As one of the earliest scholars to study Schedule A litigation, Fackrell breaks down what the decision means for IP practitioners, international service of process, and the future of cross-border enforcement actions in this episode.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Alex Anteau Guest: Sarah Fackrell Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode, business of law reporter Jon Campisi examines the growing interest in outside investment in U.S. law firms and what it could mean for the legal industry. As law firms look for new sources of capital to support growth and manage cash-flow challenges, investors ranging from private equity firms to litigation financiers are exploring opportunities in the legal sector. Campisi sat down with M&A advisers Chris Batz, David Perla, and Howard Rosenberg to discuss the business models that could allow outside investment in law firms. In addition to weighing regulatory hurdles, the group also discusses how increased access to capital could reshape the future of legal practice in the United States.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Jon Campisi Guests:  Chris Batz, David Perla & Howard Rosenberg Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's episode, Legal Speak examines the notable career of renowned plaintiffs' attorney and Morgan & Morgan founder John Morgan through the lens of his new book, "Life Is Luck: John Morgan on Lawyering, Risk and Recognizing Opportunity.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Lisa Willis Guest: John Morgan Producer: Charles Garnar      

In this week's episode, Legal Speak explores the growing use of private judging as an alternative to traditional family court proceedings. As a former Palm Beach County family court judge, James Martz opens up about launching a private judging practice at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas in Boca Raton. In addition to explaining how private judging works, Martz identifies the types of family law matters best suited for the process. In Martz's one-on-one with discussion with Texas Lawyer and the Daily Business Review Regional Managing Editor Katie Hall, Martz also outlines the benefits and considerations parties should weigh when seeking a faster, more tailored path to resolving sensitive legal disputes outside the public court system.   Hosts:  Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Katie Hall Guest: James Martz Producer: Charles Garnar

Daily Business Review and law.com reporter Annie Mayne had a chance to catch up with Scott Seaman and discuss his new book, which he co-authorized with two other Hinshaw partners: "America 250: The History of Insurance and Insurance Coverage Law and Litigation in the United States". Seaman also discussed how AI will alter the insurance litigation landscape and what, if anything, ESG means to the Trump administration.   Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Reporter: Annie Mayne Guest: Scott Seaman Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode, litigator W. Mark Lanier of The Lanier Law Firm discusses his landmark $6 million social media addiction verdict against Meta Platforms and Google as Zach Kinzler of BoodleBox explains how the collaborative AI platform aided in trial preparation.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Ross Todd Producer: Charles Garnar

As Memorial Day weekend arrives far removed from winter sports season, Legal Speak is taking a moment to highlight a guest whose drive for excellence extends well beyond the curling sheet. In March, ALM Rapid Response Reporter Alex Anteau interviewed Rich Ruohonen, a member of Team USA's 2026 Olympic curling squad who made history as the oldest American athlete to compete at the Winter Games at age 54. However, Ruohonen's accomplishments are not limited to international competition.   As a founding member of TSR Injury Law in Bloomington, Minnesota, Ruohonen has built a nationally respected plaintiffs' practice, secured multiple million-dollar jury verdicts, and previously served as president of the Minnesota Association for Justice.   In this week's Legal Speak episode, Ruohonen discusses how he balances elite athletic competition with the demands of high-stakes litigation, and explains how preparation, teamwork, discipline, and mental toughness shape both his Olympic pursuits and his courtroom strategy.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Alex Anteau Guest: Rich Ruohonen Producer: Charles Garnar

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Cedra Mayfield is joined by Susie Shin, a Managing Principal Attorney at Zulkie Partners.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Susie Shin Producer: Charles Garnar

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Patrick Smith is joined by Jennifer Hastings, the Founder of Outsource Counsel.   Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Jennifer Hastings Producer: Charles Garnar

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Cedra Mayfield is joined by Meghan Riley, a Managing Associate General Counsel at Verizon   Host: Cedra Mayfled Guest: Meghan Riley  Producer: Charles Garnar

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Cedra Mayfield is joined by Kwame Christian, Founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Kwame Christian Esq., M.A. Producer: Charles Garnar  

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Patrick is joined by Harshita Ganesh, an Associate at CMBG3 Law.   Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Harshita Ganesh Producer: Charles Garnar    

In this episode, Legal Speak co-host Patrick Smith speaks with Miguel Zaldivar, the CEO of the soon-to-be Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, about the genesis of the merger with Cadwalader, the process he and the firm went through to secure the partnership vote, and what comes next.   Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Miguel Zaldivar, Producer: Charles Garnar

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Patrick is joined by Chantal Kazay Rivera, Senior Counsel of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, at the McDonald's Corporation   Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Chantal Kazay Rivera Producer: Charles Garnar  

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Patrick is joined by Farrah Pepper, a Legal Innovation Partner at Harvey.   Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Farrah Pepper Producer: Charles Garnar  

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Patrick Smith is joined by returning guest Elizabeth Barton, the Acting General Counsel of the Chicago Board of Education.   Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Elizabeth Barton Producer: Charles Garnar  

Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … Two years in a row!   There were skeptics.  The proverbial "they" said it couldn't be done.  Once again, Legal Speak believed it … and was there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years now, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry.  Delivering practical solutions and key insights that today's General Counsel need to successfully overcome a litigation crisis, manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, and do more with fewer resources.  For the 3rd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels from this year's event at the Chicago. In this episode, host Cedra Mayfield is joined by returning guest Justin Johnson, the Chicago President & Partner of Latitude Legal.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Justin Johnson Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode Georgia product liability litigator Rebekah Cooper sits down with Legal Speak's Cedra Mayfield to discuss potential liability claims and defenses surrounding self-driving ride share vehicles. Prior to recording the episode, Cooper and Mayfield shared a ride in a Waymo Jaguar through midtown Atlanta. In addition to detailing legal nuances surrounding autonomous vehicle, or AV, rideshare technology, Cooper outlined potential litigation strategies that attorneys on either side of the bar could might leverage in the near future.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Rebekah Cooper Producer: Charles Garnar

Michelle Morgante, regional managing editor of The Recorder, speaks with Amanda Bronstad about two recent verdicts that found social media platforms harmed the mental health of their young consumers. Amanda, who covers Mass Torts for Law.com was in the Los Angeles courtroom on March 25 when jurors found Meta and YouTube liable for the harm suffered by a young woman who was a child when she began using the platforms. Amanda shares the highlights of the cases and provides insight into what these verdicts will mean for future cases against social media companies.   Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Reporter: Michelle Morgante Guest: Amanda Bronstad Producer: Charles Garnar  

Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference.  This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City at its brand new location - the Jacob Javits Convention Center.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered for the four-day conference from March 9th through March 12th. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Brian Corbin, the Global Head of Strategic Services at QuisLex   This episode of Legal Speak is brought to you by Harvey.  Harvey … AI tailored for Law.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests: Brian Corbin Producer: Charles Garnar

Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference.  This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City at its brand new location - the Jacob Javits Convention Center.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered for the four-day conference from March 9th through March 12th. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Casepoint"s Chief Revenue Officer Chris Kruse  and Amit Dungarani, the Vice President of Product Marketing.   This episode of Legal Speak is brought to you by Harvey.  Harvey … AI tailored for Law.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests: Chris Kruse & Amit Dungarani Producer: Charles Garnar        

Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference.  This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City at its brand new location - the Jacob Javits Convention Center.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered for the four-day conference from March 9th through March 12th. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Shook, Hardy & Bacon's Partners Jamie Brown and Patrick Oot.   This episode of Legal Speak is brought to you by Harvey.  Harvey … AI tailored for Law.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests: Patrick Oot & Jamie Brown Producer: Charles Garnar  

Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference.  This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City at its brand new location - the Jacob Javits Convention Center.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered for the four-day conference from March 9th through March 12th. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Esther Birnbaum, the Executive Vice President of Data Intelligence at HaystackID.   This episode of Legal Speak is brought to you by Harvey.  Harvey … AI tailored for Law.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Esther Birnbaum Producer: Charles Garnar  

Sometimes you outgrow your home … and that can be the case with a legal tech conference.  This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City at its brand new location - the Jacob Javits Convention Center.  More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered for the four-day conference from March 9th through March 12th. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Zeynep Ersin, the Chief Innovation and Strategic Design Officer at Seyfarth Shaw   This episode of Legal Speak is brought to you by Harvey.  Harvey … AI tailored for Law.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guests: Aron Ahmadia Producer: Charles Garnar