McLane Middleton Minutes

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Eileen Liponis, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Food Bank. For more information on the New Hampshire Food Bank visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/. 

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Joyce Cummings, a philanthropist and Co-Founder of the Cummings Foundation with her husband Bill. For more information on the Cummings Foundation visit: https://www.cummingsfoundation.org   

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Tiffany Eddy, and Founder/CEO of Strong, Smart, Sassy: S3 and Principal of Tiffany Eddy and Associates.  Tiffany Eddy & Associates is an award-winning agency that specializes in strategic communication, crisis management, media training and public relations. https://www.tiffanyeddy.com/S3 is a women's movement dedicated to empowering and inspiring you. A collective where women can share their stories, S3 will give you the right tools so you can be the most positive and unstoppable version of yourself. https://smartstrongsassy.com/

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Genella McDonald, President of Stibler Associates. Stibler Associates, based in Bedford, NH, is a commercial space planning and interior design firm. https://stibler.com/

McLane Middleton attorney and first year associate Hanna May hosts First Year Associate View - a show that features interviews with lawyers at McLane Middleton on current legal topics, legal concepts, and issues first year associates are facing.In this episode, Hanna is joined by Joe Morales to co-host a discussion with first-year corporate associates Daniel Divis, Renay Hamilton, and Derek Kaufman on the ups and downs of their first year-end experience.

In the latest episode of McLane Middleton Minutes, Charla Stevens interviews Jill O'Neill, executive director of the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP), on what NH LAP is and how it is helping attorneys across New Hampshire.https://www.lapnh.org/ 

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Amy LaBelle, founder and winemaker at LaBelle Winery.LaBelle Winery offers an unrivaled NH winery experience at its locations in Amherst, Derry and Portsmouth, NH.  https://labellewinery.com/

McLane Middleton attorney and first year associate Hanna May hosts First Year Associate View - a show that features interviews with lawyers at McLane Middleton on current legal topics, legal concepts, and issues first year associates are facing.In this episode, Hanna is joined by fellow first-year associates Bijan Ameli, Katelyn Burgess and Stephen Harris to discuss one of the most difficult steps in becoming an attorney - taking the bar exam. 

In the latest episode of McLane Middleton Minutes, attorney Michael A. Delaney interviews Sonya Bellafant, the executive director of 603 Legal Aid.603 Legal Aid is a private, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to eligible, low-income people in New Hampshire. Their attorneys and paralegals provide legal advice by telephone in the areas of civil law. 603 Legal Aid provides a wide range of services including referrals to private attorney volunteers.  https://nhlegalaid.org/about/legal-advice-and-referral-center

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Rachel Marino, founder of Marino Health & Wellness.Marino Health & Wellness provides patients with pain management programs that provide effective pain relief.  https://marinohealth.com/

In the latest episode of McLane Middleton Minutes, John Weaver and Annie Cho from McLane Middleton's Privacy and Data Security Practice Group review the idea of Vaccine Passports, including states that are currently using them, what the future of vaccine passports may look like, and what type of privacy issues are associated with them.

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Jennifer L. Parent and  Linda S. Johnson continue their conversation with former U.S. Senator and McLane Middleton alumna Kelly Ayotte.

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Jennifer L. Parent and  Linda S. Johnson interview former U.S. Senator and McLane Middleton alumna Kelly Ayotte.

In the latest episode of McLane Middleton Minutes, Charla Stevens interviews Christina Ferrari, a shareholder at Bernstein Shur, on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted women in the legal profession.

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Tanna Clews, CEO of the New Hampshire Women's Foundation.The New Hampshire Women's Foundation invests in opportunity and equality for women and girls in the Granite State through research, advocacy, education, grantmaking, and philanthropy.  https://nhwomensfoundation.org/

In the latest episode of Artificial Intelligence Edition, McLane Middleton attorney John Weaver talks to Paul Starrett, Founder and Chief Data Scientist for PrivacyLabs, about popular concepts in AI law, including Explainability, Synthetic Data, and Bias.

In the latest episode of McLane Middleton Minutes, Charla Stevens interviews Brie Elliott, Director of Human Resources at Ballentine Partners, on ways to retain women in the workplace.

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson and Jennifer L. Parent interview Caroline Leonard, Director at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell and President of the New Hampshire Women's Bar Association (NHWBA).  The NHWBA was established in 1998 to promote and support the advancement and interests of women in the legal community through leadership, professional interaction, education and the exchange of ideas between our members and the community.   https://nhwba.org/

In the latest episode of Artificial Intelligence Edition, McLane Middleton attorney John Weaver talks to Stephen Wu from the Silicon Valley Law Group, about the practice of AI law.

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Jennifer L. Parent and Bill Glahn interview Sharron McCarthy, CEO of Girls Inc. of New Hampshire.  For nearly 45 years, Girls Inc. of New Hampshire has inspired girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold. The organization provides girls throughout New Hampshire with life-changing experiences and real solutions to the unique issues girls face.  Girls Inc. gives girls the tools and support they need to succeed, including trained professionals who mentor and guide them in a safe, girls-only environment; peers who share their drive and aspirations; and research-based programming.  https://girlsincnewhampshire.org/

In the inaugural episode of Artificial Intelligence Edition, McLane Middleton attorney John Weaver talks to Mary Hildebrand, Chair of Lowenstein Sandler's Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, about facial recognition software.

In the latest episode of McLane Middleton Minutes, Charla Stevens, chair of the firm's Employment Law Practice Group, interviews Courtney Kovach, HR Manager at Game Creek Video, on creating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Jennifer L. Parent and Hanna May interview Megan Carpenter, Dean of University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law.  The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology.  Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Franklin Pierce is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state's legislature, state offices, as well as local, state and U.S. federal courts.  https://law.unh.edu/

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorney Jennifer L. Parent interviews Suzanne Foley, the Owner of Port City Pretzels.  Port City Pretzels is a women-owned business and Disability Inclusive Business located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  The original recipe was passed down through generations starting with two women in Suzanne's family, who have a long history serving in local politics – Mary Dondero, one of the first female politicians in the nation and her daughter, Eileen Foley, one of the longest serving local politicians of New Hampshire.  https://portcitypretzels.com/ 

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Linda S. Johnson  and Jennifer L. Parent interview Ahni Malachi, the Executive Director of the NH Commission for Human Rights.The NH Commission for Human Rights is a state agency for the purpose of enforcement of the law against discrimination in employment, public accommodations and the sale or rental of housing or commercial property, because of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability or national origin.  The Commission has the power to receive, investigate and make findings on complaints of illegal discrimination and to hold public hearings.  In addition, the Commission is committed to eliminating discrimination through outreach, training, research and education.  https://www.nh.gov/hrc/

In the latest episode of McLane Middleton Minutes, Charla Stevens, chair of the firm's Employment Law Practice Group, interviews  Tracie Sponenberg, the Chief People Officer at The Granite Group, on dealing with issues facing employee well-being in the workplace.

McLane Middleton attorney and first year associate Hanna May hosts First Year Associate View - a show that features interviews with lawyers at McLane Middleton on current legal topics, legal concepts, and issues first year associates are facing.In this inaugural episode, Hanna interviews Ellen Arnold about a recent Agritourism case Ellen and Hanna worked on together; Hanna's first as an attorney at McLane Middleton.

In the latest episode of What's Her Story, McLane Middleton attorneys Jennifer L. Parent and Linda S. Johnson interview Tricia Soule, the Executive Director of the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts (NHBCA).The NHBCA educates, motivates, and recognizes business support of, and participation in, the arts.  The NHBCA advocates for the value of the arts in economic, social and community development, and the NHBCA facilitates people and projects that enhance engagement in the arts.   https://www.nhbca.com/

McLane Middleton attorneys Jennifer L. Parent and Linda S. Johnson host the inaugural episode of McLane Middleton Minutes.  In this episode, they transition the firm's popular What's Her Story series to podcast form with an interview of JerriAnne Boggis, the Executive Director of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire promotes awareness and appreciation of African American history and life in order to build more inclusive communities today.  https://blackheritagetrailnh.org