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Take action with the ACLU by visiting their website! BioKara is a Partner in Ogletree Deakins' Raleigh, NC office. She practices employment-based immigration, assisting multinational corporations in obtaining nonimmigrant visas and permanent residency for foreign national employees. She has expertise with a wide variety of temporary and permanent visa applications filed with government agencies including the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of State, and Department of Labor. Kara works closely with HR and Global Mobility teams to provide immigration program management and regularly advises on strategic immigration solutions, compliance matters, and regulatory changes.  

Check out Bernadette's book, Daughter Lessons, here! Check out Heidi's book, Love Lessons, here! BiosErica Zolner, Partner at Redgrave LLP, has over two decades of experience with high-stakes business litigation, multidistrict litigation, and class action matters.  She provides proactive and strategic legal counsel in eDiscovery and Information Law matters, including advising clients on the development and execution of defensible eDiscovery processes crucial for navigating contentious, high-stakes litigation.  She is also recognized by peers as a leading lawyer in the field of E-Discovery and Information Governance, as reflected in the Chambers USA rankings. With a track record of handling complex, “bet the company” matters, Erica's cases have spanned a variety of practice areas, including antitrust, product liability, trade secrets, mass tort, and healthcare insurance matters.  She has served as lead counsel in jury and bench trials in both federal and state courts, and her trial work includes delivering opening statements, handling witness examinations, presenting and defending expert witnesses, and presenting trial motions. Erica oversees case strategy and all aspects of discovery coordination and trial preparation, including negotiating pre-trial case management orders addressing discovery issues, preparing and defending corporate representatives for testimony in connection with 30(b)(6) depositions on discovery issues, motion practice regarding discovery disputes, and supervising the identification, collection, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI). Erica's experience developing efficient eDiscovery and information governance solutions related to records retention and challenges posed by emerging technologies allows her to craft targeted strategies that address clients' specific and complex business needs and information technology environments. Before joining Redgrave, Erica spent close to 20 years at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, the last 12 years as a partner.  She received her J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Oklahoma State University, B.A.  Erica is an active member of the National Association for Women Lawyers (NAWL) and serves on NAWL's Annual Meeting Leadership Committee.  Heidi Friedman is a partner at Thompson Hine, focusing on environmental law, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. She co-chairs the firm's ESG Collaborative and founded the Spotlight on Women program. With over two decades of experience, Heidi is a thought leader, guiding clients through complex legal landscapes with innovative and sustainable solutions. Her experience includes environmental risk management, regulatory enforcement, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Heidi's career is distinguished by her commitment to excellence and her ability to navigate the intersections of law, business, and environmental stewardship. Recognized for her strategic insights, she translates complex legal issues into actionable business strategies. Her dedication has earned her numerous accolades, including being named a "Top Lawyer" by various industry publications. Heidi's commitment to authenticity and her ability to connect with clients and colleagues have made her a respected figure in her field. Her insights on personal branding are rooted in her professional experiences and her belief that staying true to one's values is key to long-term success. Heidi is also the author of "104 Dates and the Stories that Led Me to True Love," where she shares her personal journey of finding love after 104 dates.  Bernadette Catalana is an experienced litigator, negotiator, and team leader. She lives in New York City and is the partner-in-charge of the Thompson Coe Cousins and Irons New York City office. Bernadette is an active mentor and is especially committed to supporting other women in the practice of law. An accomplished speaker, both live and on podcast, Bernadette has also authored a book, Daughter Lessons, which is a compilation of essays about what she has learned as one of six daughters and as the mother of two period. She is a frequent poster on LinkedIn, sharing the human side of practicing law and practicing life.

In this week's episode of the NAWL podcast, we have an insightful conversation featuring NAWL's own Jen "the Yoga Lawyer" Mohamed. NAWL acknowledges the new and daunting challenges lawyers, particularly those in the federal sector, are facing under the current presidential administration. This episode aims to help our listeners manage stress and anxiety through mindfulness practices and exercises. Join us as we delve into mental health awareness and its importance for lawyers across the country.  Don't miss out on our bonus content! Alongside this week's episode, we've uploaded an exclusive breathing exercise to our YouTube channel. This guided practice, led by Jen, is designed to help you manage stress and enhance your mindfulness routine. Be sure to check it out and incorporate it into your daily well-being practices!  Jennifer Mohamed, Esq. is a purpose-driven leader who integrates her love of the law, yoga, and her entrepreneurial spirit into everything she does. Jen is the founder of her own law practice, the Law Office of Jennifer Mohamed LLC, where she focuses on environmental and sustainability law, business and employment law, and providing legal services to the yoga industry.  Jen is also an advanced trained Hatha yoga and meditation teacher, and a Harvard Med-certified lifestyle and wellness coach.  Jen has been teaching yoga and leading wellness retreats for the last 13 years concurrently with her law practice, and since 2020 has been proudly offering attorney well-being programs through her side-venture: Jen the Yoga Lawyer LLC. You can learn more about her on her websites: www.jennifermohamedlaw.comwww.jentheyogalawyer.com

In episode four of NAWL's Bridging Divides series, NAWL's Executive Director, Karen Richardson, engages in a compelling conversation with Anne Li of Crowell & Moring LLP and Ella Spottswood of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. They discuss their recent victory in a significant reproductive rights case in Missouri. Listen as our guests share their firsthand experiences and insights from working on the case, and explore the potential nationwide impact on reproductive rights. Tune in to learn more about the case and find out how you can support the organizations making a difference. Get involved with Planned Parenthood.If you are interested in partnering with Planned Parenthood as pro bono counsel, please reach out to Cecilia DosSantos, cecilia.dossantos@ppfa.org. Eleanor (Ella) Spottswood is a senior staff attorney in the litigation department at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she advocates to protect and expand reproductive freedoms nationwide. She recently won a preliminary injunction that allowed abortion access to resume in Missouri for the first time since Dobbs. Prior to working for Planned Parenthood, Ms. Spottswood served as the Solicitor General for Vermont, focusing on appeals and constitutional litigation. She also served for six years as the Chair of the Vermont Judicial Nominating Board.Ms. Spottswood graduated with high honors from Harvard University and earned her law degree from New York University School of Law, where she served on the board of the Law Review. After law school, she clerked on the Vermont Supreme Court and for Judge Berle Schiller of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  Anne Li is co-chair of the firm's Life Sciences and Patents groups. She is a first-chair trial lawyer in intellectual property who focuses on biotech, pharma, life sciences, and medical device industries. She has successfully represented clients using outside-the-box strategies, both in and out of the courtroom. Her goal is always to reach a good business resolution, but when that is not possible, she zealously uses litigation as a tool to get the best outcome for her clients. She represents clients whose groundbreaking products and services raise complex legal questions at the nexus of collaborators and competitors, including those times when one shifts to the other. She has successfully represented companies in bet-the-company litigations, often scoring key wins long before trial, resulting in favorable settlements. Companies rely on Anne to help them navigate the intersection of intellectual property and business because she provides in-house counsel with patent, unfair competition, and trade secret advice that is practical and actionable. She takes time to learn a client's business—from biotech startups to multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical companies and everything in between—so she can help them develop bespoke strategies that work for their unique situations. Clients also appreciate Anne's ability to match legal strategies with their risk tolerance and business objectives. Her approach is informed by her commitment to developing long-standing relationships with in-house counsel and her knowledge of the industry and related technologies. Furthering Anne's commitment to creating a strong and wide-reaching network across industries and the bar, Anne serves on the Executive Committee of the William C. Conner Inn of Court and is active in the NY Intellectual Property Law Association. She is also a member of Crowell's Pro Bono Committee. 

In this episode of the NAWL Podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of federal employment, highlighting the critical importance of knowing your rights as an employee. Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero from the NAWL Military and Government Services Affinity Group returns as our host, joined by expert employment attorney Allison Eddy. Together, they provide an in-depth analysis of new executive orders, RIF regulations, and other pertinent topics. Tune in to discover how federal workers can best prepare and protect themselves under the continuing changes of the current administration.

In episode three of NAWL's Bridging Divides series, host Kirsten Silwanowicz engages in a compelling conversation with Eliza Sweren-Becker, Senior Counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice's Voting Rights and Elections Program. They delve into the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) and its profound effects on voter registration and participation. Tune in to learn more about the SAVE Act and its potential impact on the future of voting.Please note that this episode was recorded before the president's Executive Order on Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections was issued on March 25, 2025.For more info and updates on the SAVE Act, visit The Brennan Center's website.  

Join host Nicolle Vasquez del Favero, a distinguished member of NAWL's Military and Government Services Affinity Group, as she converses with guests Maria Donnelly and Emmalee Gruesen about the unique challenges and opportunities faced by military spouses in the federal sector. In this episode, they explore the latest developments in remote and flexible work policies for federal jobs, particularly how these changes impact military personnel, their spouses, and families. Tune in to gain insights into the critical issues affecting our federal workforce today and discover ways you can make a difference. Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero serves as an Assistant Counsel for the Department of the Navy, Office of the General Counsel with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic, where she advises on a multitude of legal issues with a focus on government acquisitions. In her spare time, you can find Nicolle enjoying a good book, a good movie, or a good couch snuggle with her kids and rescue pups.

In episode 2 of NAWL's Bridging Divides series, NAWL member Autumn Tertin engages in a compelling conversation on immigration with Jennie Guilfoyle from VECINA. They explore the recent shifts in immigration policy and address the critical implications of immigrant-focused disinformation under the new presidential administration. Tune in to learn more about VECINA's volunteer opportunities and discover how you can take action.To learn more about VECINA and how you can actively combat immigrant hate, visit: Get Involved - VECINA. Your support makes a difference. Jennie Guilfoyle is VECINA's Legal Director. She has worked in the immigration field for 25 years. most recently as the former Deputy Director for the Immigration Justice Campaign at the American Immigration Council. Before joining the Council, she spent four years as an Attorney Adviser at the State Department in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, working on issues ranging from citizenship to intercountry adoption. Prior to that, she worked for many years as a Senior Training Attorney at the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, designing and leading in-person and online trainings on a wide range of immigration law topics. She also worked at Church World Service, where she trained refugee resettlement programs on immigration law and program management. She began her legal career as an Equal Justice Works fellow at the New York Association for New Americans, where she represented asylum seekers and VAWA applicants. Jennie studied English as an undergraduate at Harvard, and earned her J.D. at New York University School of Law. Autumn Tertin is an Attorney in McLane Middleton's Corporate and Immigration Department, where her practice focuses exclusively on U.S. employment-based immigration law.  She assists employers across the U.S. with temporary and permanent visa solutions in a wide variety of industries.  Autumn also assists immigrant investors and entrepreneurs, as well as other specialized foreign nationals such as individuals with extraordinary ability, professors and researchers, and those seeking national interest waivers.  In addition, she works with many New England employers seeking short-term staffing solutions through the H-2B visa program.  Autumn also handles I-9 audit and compliance matters, and is a frequent presenter to the HR community on these topics.  She works with area universities on student visa issues and I-17 certifications as well.Autumn serves as Chair of the National Association of Women Lawyers Immigration Law Affinity Group and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. She has also served as the NH USCIS Liaison for the American Immigration Lawyers Association New England Chapter. Autumn was previously selected as a Super Lawyers New England Rising Star in 2021 – 2023, an honor only bestowed upon 2.5% of attorneys per state.  She is a lifetime member of the Polish Women's Alliance of America (now part of FCSLA), and has held various chapter officer positions within the organization.  Autumn is also a former Vice-President of the Polish American Congress of New Hampshire.Prior to joining McLane Middleton, Autumn was an Attorney at GoffWilson for over 10 years.  She has been active in the immigration law field since 2005, having worked as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal for several Metro Detroit immigration firms prior to and during law school. Autumn earned her Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law as a Public Interest Scholar, and is a member of the New Hampshire Bar.  She received her B.A. in Political Science, summa cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy.

In this episode, NAWL member Lisa Kohn sits down with David McCraw, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at The New York Times, to discuss the crucial role of press freedom in sustaining democracy. They delve into the challenges faced when this freedom is under attack and explore the intricate dynamics between freedom and the news. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the urgent need to safeguard press freedom.

In this episode of NAWL's new podcast series, "Bridging Divides," we partner with the American Jewish Committee to spotlight their efforts in combating antisemitism. Join AJC CEO Ted Deutch and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as they discuss the importance of a bipartisan approach in this crucial fight. Special thanks to People of the Pod for allowing us to share their incredible work.

Welcome to the NAWL Podcast, where we highlight the voices and stories of those championing women's equality. Join us as we explore the role of autonomy in 2025!

NAWL member Lisa Kohn engages in a compelling conversation with Jasleen Singh from the Brennan Center for Justice, delving into the pivotal issues of the presidential election, voting rights, and voter disenfranchisement. Together, they examine the future of voting and the potential challenges to accessibility. From evolving state precedents to the pervasive effects of misinformation, this discussion promises to be both enlightening and essential.  

NAWL member and Partner at Orrick, Diana Fassbender is joined by Jeena Cho, a Legal Mindfulness Coach, the host of the Resilient Lawyer Podcast, Author of The Anxious Lawyer - An 8 Week Guide to a Joyful and Satisfying Law Practice. Thank you to NAWL sponsors for making the NAWLTalks Podcast ad-free! For more information on our podcast, or if you would like to get involved with our organization, please visit us at NAWL.org. 

In today's episode, Galit Kierkut speaks with Professor Samuel Levine about antisemitism and its impact on Jewish communities. Professor Levine addresses topics such as campus protests, community safety, and the importance of staying informed on this critical issue. Tune in to hear their perspectives on antisemitism in the U.S.  Please be aware that this episode was recorded in the summer of 2024. As a result, any time references may no longer be accurate. 

In this episode, Courtney Worcester, partner with Holland & Knight's Boston office speaks with Wendy Tamis Robbins, best-selling author, speaker, anxiety coach, and attorney, about releasing emotion and reclaiming your peace in turbulent times. 

Join us for today's episode hosted by Sara Wilson from We The Action, as she delves into the significance of elections, voting rights, and the power of volunteering with Lindsay Langholz from the American Constitution Society. Lindsay highlights ACS's final push efforts in the crucial last stretch of the presidential election season and underscores the vital role volunteers play. Listen in to discover how you can get involved in safeguarding our elections and where to get started. Sara Wilson, a lover of life's oddities and an advocate for just causes, has built her career conducting legal work across the nation. Whether practicing public defense in Massachusetts, assisting unaccompanied migrant children in Texas, or leading Voter Protection in Arizona, Wilson is on the front lines of protecting our fundamental rights. The phrase pro bono —for the public good— has been the essence of Wilson's work as an attorney. Today, Wilson serves this mission with We The Action where, as Associate Director of Legal Partnerships, she connects volunteer lawyers to the causes they care about. Wilson is a graduate of Indiana University - Bloomington and Suffolk University Law School in Boston.  Lindsay Langholz is Senior Director of Policy and Program at the American Constitution Society. She is the organization's policy expert on voting rights and democracy and primary host of the Broken Law podcast.

Karen Richardson, NAWL's Executive Director, is joined by Rahat Babar, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel of NAPABA, to discuss the current voting restrictions and the challenges faced by communities of color and immigrant communities. Rahat offers invaluable insights into the landmark Shelby County v. Holder case, detailing its impact on Asian and Pacific Islander American communities over the past decade and the ongoing effects of harmful political disinformation. Join us as we discuss some of the most prominent propaganda targeting communities of color this election season.A special thank you to NAWL member Mary Card Mina for making this episode possible. Rahat N. Babar is NAPABA's Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel. In this dual role, Rahat leads NAPABA's advocacy, civil rights, and policy priorities, and he serves as NAPABA's chief legal officer overseeing the legal affairs of the organization.Rahat's commitment to public service and to the Asian Pacific American community has long defined his career.  Nominated by the Governor of New Jersey and unanimously confirmed by the New Jersey Senate, Rahat served as a Judge on the Superior Court of New Jersey, the first Bangladeshi American to be a member of the court.  Immediately prior to his appointment, Rahat was Special Counsel to New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy, overseeing all high-profile litigation impacting the Governor and the Administration.  Previously, he was the Director of Community Engagement at the New Jersey Attorney General's Office, where as part of Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal's Executive Leadership Team, he led the Attorney General's efforts to strengthen the office's relationships with community leaders, faith leaders, and the public.  Rahat held several other leadership roles within the Attorney General's Office, practiced in a boutique corporate law firm, and taught law and public policy at Temple University Beasley School of Law as an Adjunct Professor.Rahat is a former member of NAPABA's Board of Governors and a former chair of NAPABA's Civil Rights Committee.  He previously served as President of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania and served on the Board of Directors of the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey.  NAPABA recognized Rahat as one of NAPABA's Best Under 40 in 2018.Rahat earned his undergraduate degree in International Area Studies from Drexel University and his law degree from Delaware Law School, where he served as an editor of the law review.  During his last year of law school, Rahat externed for Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Supreme Court of Delaware, and after law school, Rahat clerked for Judge Renée Cohn Jubleirer of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

Kirsten Silwanowicz, a member of NAWL's Advocacy Committee and the Women Lawyer's Journal Editorial Board, sits down with Barbara McQuade, a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, to delve into her book, Attack from Within. McQuade brings her expertise to the table, shedding light on disinformation tactics and their impact on the American legal and political arenas. Tune in for an engaging and insightful episode that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Barbara L. McQuade is a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she teaches courses in criminal law, national security, and data privacy. She is also a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. From 2010 to 2017, Prof. McQuade served as the U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. She was appointed by President Barack Obama and was the first woman to serve in her position. Before becoming U.S. Attorney, Prof. McQuade worked an Assistant U.S. Attorney, a lawyer in private practice, and a judicial law clerk. She and her husband, Dan Hurley, have four children and live in Ann Arbor, MI.  Kirsten J. Silwanowicz is an Associate General Counsel at the Great Lakes Water Authority, where she practices contracts, litigation, and federal grants. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2009 with her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and then from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in December 2011. She started her legal career in Dallas, Texas, and moved back to Michigan to practice in 2015. Kirsten has been a member of the Women's Lawyers Association of Michigan since law school in 2009 and is the current Vice President for the State Board and a past President for the WLAM Wayne Region.

Join NAWL Advocacy Committee Members, Siobhan Barco, Princeton PhD Candidate, and Nicolette Sullivan, Milbank LLP Associate, as they interview a distinguished panel of historians and advocates for freedom from gender-based violence, including, Laura Edwards, Class of 1921 Bicentennial Professor in the History of American Law and Liberty in the History Department at Princeton University, Sara Mayeux, Associate Professor of Law and History at Vanderbilt University, and Margaret Drew, Associate Professor atUMass Law School. This episode closes a compelling two-part series exploring the historical context surrounding the Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Rahimi. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Supreme Court decision was issued in this case. NAWL strongly supports the Supreme Court's decision in US v. Rahimi, upholding federal restrictions preventing those under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. This ruling reaffirms critical protections against gun violence, particularly for individuals at heightened risk in domestic abuse situations. NAWL remains committed to advocating for policies against gender-based violence recognizing that gender equality cannot be achieved without freedom from gender-based violence.

In this episode, NAWL Advocacy Committee Co-Chair and attorney with Hill Ward Henderson, Alli Stevenson, speaks with Joanna Wright, Partner with Jenner & Block. Tune in as Alli and Joanna discuss Joanna's post-Dobbs litigation success in Louisiana, her fertility journey, and her role as a reproductive justice advocate. Please be advised that this podcast episode contains discussions about fertility and pregnancy loss, which may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

Kristin Finn, co-chair of NAWL's Health and Life Sciences Affinity Group, is joined by Priya Bathija, NAWL member and founder of Nyoo Health, to discuss current abortion laws and how differing state restrictions are shaping where, when, and how people access abortions. Priya offers her expert insight into post-Dobbs statistics and what they mean for the future of women's health. From traveling across state lines to the implications for the upcoming election, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In the second installment of our two-part series, Lisa Kohn, Dr. Ashley Jeanlus, and Dr. Rachel Neal continue their in-depth discussion on abortion laws. This episode delves into issues such as the ambiguity in legal language, patient autonomy, and the impact of abortion restrictions on the treatment of other medical conditions in pregnant individuals

In the first episode of our two-part series, NAWL member and former Associate General Counsel of Girl Scouts of the USA, Lisa Kohn, welcomes Dr. Ashley Jeanlus and Dr. Rachel Neal to discuss the implications of new laws following the Dobbs decision. Our expert guests offer invaluable perspectives on how abortion restrictions in various states are affecting medical practice nationwide. They explore crucial issues, including shield laws and the abortion pill, and examine the evolving intersections between law and medicine.

Join us on the latest episode of the NAWL Podcast as we explore the dynamic future of education with AI, featuring insights on Microsoft AI technologies. Hear from Microsoft attorneys, Julian Diaz-Morales and Christi Davisson, as they delve into how AI is reshaping educational paradigms, from personalized learning platforms to AI-driven classroom assistants. Julian and Christi discuss the legal implications and ethical considerations and risks surrounding AI in education. Discover the challenges and opportunities AI presents for educators and students and envision the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of learning in this rapidly advancing field.

In this episode, NAWL Advocacy Committee Co-Chair and attorney with Sidley Austin LLP, Josh Fougere, speaks with Leah Aden, Senior Counsel at LDF. Tune in as Josh and Leah discuss Leah's career, and role in monumental Supreme Court cases and decisions, including Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, and South Carolina v. McMaster/Alexander v. SC NAACP. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Supreme Court ruled in the Alexander v. SC NAACP case. NAWL issued a statement on the Supreme Court decision (see below).NAWL is disappointed by the Supreme Court decision in Alexander v South Carolina Conference of the NAACP. As the dissent warns, the decision risks upending settled burdens of proof in racial gerrymandering cases in ways that benefit lawmakers and impede plaintiffs. NAWL will continue to advocate for fair and equitable representation for all citizens.

Join us for an insightful discussion as leaders and members of the 2024 Annual Meeting Host Committee share their excitement about this year's event. Tune in to discover what makes this Annual Meeting special and what attendees can anticipate. Our guests include Alli Stevenson, Co-Chair of the 2024 Annual Meeting, NAWL Advocacy Committee Co-Chair, and attorney from Hill Ward Henderson; Joelle Schulze, Attorney Recruiting Expert and Consultant at Prospect Point Recruiting; and Anaya Gayle, NAWL Podcast Committee member, Annual Meeting Host Committee member, and attorney from Holland and Hart LLP. Get ready to celebrate 125 years of NAWL in Chicago on July 24th and 25th by taking a look at the agenda and registering here: https://www.nawl.org/2024-annual-meeting

Join NAWL Advocacy Committee Members, Siobhan Barco, Princeton PhD Candidate, and Nicolette Sullivan, Milbank LLP Associate, as they interview a distinguished panel of historians and advocates for freedom from gender-based violence, including, Laura Edwards, Class of 1921 Bicentennial Professor in the History of American Law and Liberty in the History Department at Princeton University, Sara Mayeux, Associate Professor of Law and History at Vanderbilt University, and Margaret Drew, Associate Professor atUMass Law School. This episode closes a compelling two-part series exploring the historical context surrounding the Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Rahimi. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Supreme Court decision was issued in this case. NAWL strongly supports the Supreme Court's decision in US v. Rahimi, upholding federal restrictions preventing those under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. This ruling reaffirms critical protections against gun violence, particularly for individuals at heightened risk in domestic abuse situations. NAWL remains committed to advocating for policies against gender-based violence recognizing that gender equality cannot be achieved without freedom from gender-based violence. 

Join NAWL Advocacy Committee Members, Siobhan Barco, Princeton PhD Candidate, and Nicolette Sullivan, Milbank LLP Associate, as they interview a distinguished panel of historians and advocates for freedom against gender-based violence, including, Princeton Historian and Professor, Laura Edwards, Vanderbilt Associate Professor of Law and History, Sara Mayeux, and UMass Law School Associate Professor, Margaret Drew. This episode kicks off a compelling two-part series exploring the historical context surrounding the Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Rahimi. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Supreme Court decision was issued in this case. NAWL strongly supports the Supreme Court's decision in US v. Rahimi, upholding federal restrictions preventing those under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. This ruling reaffirms critical protections against gun violence, particularly for individuals at heightened risk in domestic abuse situations. NAWL remains committed to advocating for policies against gender-based violence recognizing that gender equality cannot be achieved without freedom from gender-based violence. 

Join us for the first NAWL Podcast episode designed for listeners to listen to with the young students and future voting rights activists in their lives! In this episode, Military and Government Attorney Affinity Group member, Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero, is joined by Gabriela and Adina, two fourth-grade students from Dickenson Elementary in Tampa, Florida to interview Josephine "Jo" Bahn on her experience with the voting rights case of Nairne v. Ardoin, challenging Louisiana's state legislative maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Our special guest hosts and Jo discuss life as an attorney and the importance of understanding voting rights for all ages.  

In this episode, Director of DEI at Jackson Lewis P.C., Angie Cavallo speaks with one of Jackson Lewis's Principal Attorneys, Michelle Phillips, who is the founder and prior Leader of JL's OPAL (Out Professionals & Allies in Law) resource group. Angie and Michelle discuss Michelle's personal and professional journey that has led to her being one of Jackson Lewis' preeminent openly LGBTQ+ attorneys, and how the landscape for LGBTQ+ attorneys in the legal profession has changed over the last few decades.Angie Cavallo is an attorney who has been at the forefront of challenging discrimination and inequality for over 20 years. She graduated from Rutgers Law School with honors in 2010, where she held a fellowship with the National LGBTQ Task Force. Angie was a litigator for over a decade, focused on the varied needs of LGBTQ+ communities. She is also a certified mediator and routinely helped LGBTQ+ couples resolve their personal differences without litigation. Prior to her current role, Angie was a law partner and Chair of Diversity for a MidAtlantic full services law firm. In 2017, Angie was named one of the Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and remains a member of this organization today. She has won numerous awards and accolades for her commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal industry. Angie also taught at Rutgers Law from 2019-2021 and holds a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion Management from Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She is a board member for the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group and a member of many DEI-focused legal organizations, including the Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals (ALFDP) where she sits on the annual conference programming committee.Angie routinely speaks on topics including LGBTQ+ conscious inclusion, interrupting bias, and the importance of pronouns and name pronunciations. She also regularly mentors other lawyers and law students, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. Presently, Angie is the Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Jackson Lewis P.C., a preeminent Labor & Employment law firm with 1,000+ attorneys and 60+ offices nationwide. Michelle E. Phillips is a principal in the White Plains, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Michelle handles various types of employment litigation with an emphasis on sexual, racial, and disability harassment, and LGBT matters. She also counsels clients on a variety of labor and employment matters concerning federal and state employment laws. Michelle frequently conducts and advises clients on internal investigations and leads seminars and webinars for a broad range of clients focusing on employment discrimination, diversity, sexual harassment, and LGBT issues.Michelle is a featured speaker at HRNY, NY and CT SHRM, ACC Corporate Counsel, Out & Equal Workplace Conference, and other prominent organizations. Michelle conducts training on race, ethnic, intergenerational, interfaith, LGBT & other inclusion issues. She is a national speaker on such issues as an employer's duty to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees, sexual stereotyping in the workplace, and respecting each individual's gender identity and expression. 

In this episode, NAWL Advocacy Committee Co-Chair and attorney with Hill Ward Henderson, Alli Stevenson, speaks with Joanna Wright, Partner with Jenner & Block. Tune in as Alli and Joanna discuss Joanna's post-Dobbs litigation success in Louisiana, her fertility journey, and her role as a reproductive justice advocate. Please be advised that this podcast episode contains discussions about fertility and pregnancy loss, which may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, NAWL Advocacy Committee Co-Chair and attorney with Sidley Austin LLP, Josh Fougere, speaks with Leah Aden, Senior Counsel at LDF. Tune in as Josh and Leah discuss Leah's career, and role in monumental Supreme Court cases and decisions, including Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, and South Carolina v. McMaster/Alexander v. SC NAACP. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Supreme Court ruled in the Alexander v. SC NAACP case. NAWL issued a statement on the Supreme Court decision (see below).NAWL is disappointed by the Supreme Court decision in Alexander v South Carolina Conference of the NAACP. As the dissent warns, the decision risks upending settled burdens of proof in racial gerrymandering cases in ways that benefit lawmakers and impede plaintiffs. NAWL will continue to advocate for fair and equitable representation for all citizens.  

In this episode, NAWL Member and Podcast Committee Co-Chair and Microsoft's Senior Managing Corporate Counsel, Jasbir Khalsa, spoke with Nancy King, Chief of Staff and General Manager, Microsoft, and Hossein Nowbar, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft. As they discuss their career adventures, they share what it means to be an ally and how they practice meaningful allyship as leaders. Hossein Nowbar, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, leads a team of legal, business operations, government, and community affairs professionals that support Microsoft's worldwide engineering, marketing, and sales organizations, enabling customers in more than 100 countries. He is a key participant in advancing Microsoft's public policy priorities around the world, in shaping Microsoft's internal and external approach to earning public trust and adapting to an increasingly complex regulatory environment, and in helping to ensure Microsoft's business is conducted in a trustworthy and compliant manner. Prior to this role, Hossein served as the General Counsel for Corporate Legal Affairs for two years, leading the teams responsible for Microsoft's intellectual property, litigation, compliance and ethics, competition and market regulation, HR and immigration, finance, M&A, business development, and legal operations functions. As Microsoft's corporate secretary, he oversaw corporate governance and the teams responsible for providing strategic legal counsel to Microsoft's business leaders on a broad range of legal and regulatory issues.Since joining Microsoft in 1997, Hossein has participated in or led numerous negotiations—including overseeing the legal strategy for Cloud + AI and Open Source Counseling—resulting in intellectual property and competition law agreements with competitors and governments around the world.In and outside of work, Hossein is a strong advocate and leader in diversity and inclusion efforts. He is a member of the Pro Bono Institute's Corporate Pro Bono Advisory Board and the Executive Sponsor of Microsoft's Pro Bono Program, focused on inspiring and empowering Microsoft employees and community partners to create solutions that promote justice for all by providing those in need with access to legal knowledge, resources, and services.  In addition, Hossein is a member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity and serves on the Association of Corporate Counsel Global Board of Directors.Nancy King is a General Manager in Microsoft's Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) department. In her multifaceted role, she serves as the Chief of Staff to Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Vice President, Hossein Nowbar, and supports the Customer Experience & Policy (CxP) organization. She leads the CELA Technology, Operations, and Programs teams, whose mission is to generate opportunities and deepen collective legal, societal, and business impact by driving greater connections across CELA and beyond.  This team collectively focuses on improving operational efficiency and effectiveness through innovative tools and streamlined processes. They also lead efforts to optimize legal service provider relationships and drive programs that encourage employee participation in pro bono activities. Previously, Nancy led talent acquisition across various Microsoft client groups including finance and engineering, and has held positions in business development and HR at Robert Half Finance & Accounting and T-Mobile USA. A Seattle native, Nancy holds a Communications degree and an MBA from the University of Washington.

In this episode, NAWL Board Member, Chair of the NAWL Women in Military and Government Service Affinity Group, and Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Mary Card Mina, speaks with Sean Watts, a Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This is the final part of a series of three episodes and is offered in response to current world events and international conflicts, it informs on applicable laws in these conflicts for listeners who wish to learn about this highly specialized area of the law and to better understand the conflicts taking place in our world from a legal perspective.Sean Watts is a Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he co-directs the Lieber Institute for the Law of Land Warfare. He serves as co-editor-in-chief of the law of war blog Articles of War.Professor Watts is also the James L. Koley '54 Professor of Constitutional Law at Creighton University Law School. He co-founded of the annual Creighton Law School Nuremberg to The Hague Summer Program in international criminal law. He serves as a Senior Fellow with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Center of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia. He is a Visiting Professor at the School of Law, University of Reading, United Kingdom.From 2010-2016 Professor Watts participated in drafting both volumes of The Tallinn Manual on International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare. From 2009-2011 he served as a defense team member in Gotovina et al. at the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia. In December 2017, he testified as an expert in the law of war at the Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.Prior to teaching, Professor Watts served as an active-duty U.S. Army officer for fifteen years in legal and operational assignments as a military lawyer and as an Armor officer in a tank battalion. He later served in Army Reserve billets at the Army JAG School, West Point, and U.S. Strategic Command.Watts holds an LL.M. from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School, a J.D. from the College of William & Mary School of Law, and a B.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He earned his commission as an Army R.O.T.C. distinguished military graduateMary Card Mina is the Supervisory Senior Financial Disclosure Counsel, at the Office of General Counsel, Ethics Division, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Before this position, Mary served on active duty for more than 22 years in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. She served as Assistant Legal Advisor, Department of Defense, Office of Military Commissions, and as the Staff Judge Advocate for Aberdeen Proving Ground.  She served as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate at the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as the Chief of Judge Advocate Recruiting at the United States Army Legal Services Agency, and as an Executive Officer for the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Law and Military Operations. Her deployments include serving as the Command Judge Advocate for Task Force Falcon, with duty at Camp Monteith, Kosovo, and as a Brigade Judge Advocate for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with duty at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq. Mary also served with the 1st Armored Division in Germany and at Camp Humphreys, Korea. Her areas of practice include government ethics, administrative law, military justice, and the law of armed conflict.Mary holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; an L.L.M in Military Law from The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army; a Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America; and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in philosophy, from The Catholic University of America. Mary has served as an adjunct faculty member with the University of Maryland and with the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University.She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Appeals for the United States Armed Forces, and the Court of Federal Claims, and is licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut. Mary's awards include an HHS Office of General Counsel Leadership Award, a Legion of Merit and Bronze Star from the Army JAGC, and a Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Mary is currently serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Catholic University of America Alumni Association as well as on the Board of the National Association of Women Lawyers.

In this episode, NAWL Board Member, Chair of the NAWL Women in Military and Government Service Affinity Group, and Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Mary Card Mina, speaks with Sean Watts, a Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This episode is part two of a series of three episodes and delves deeper with specific examples and how the law of war applies. This podcast series is offered in response to current world events and international conflicts and informs on applicable laws in these conflicts for listeners who wish to learn about this highly specialized area of the law and to better understand the conflicts taking place in our world from a legal perspective.Sean Watts is a Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he co-directs the Lieber Institute for the Law of Land Warfare. He serves as co-editor-in-chief of the law of war blog Articles of War.Professor Watts is also the James L. Koley '54 Professor of Constitutional Law at Creighton University Law School. He co-founded of the annual Creighton Law School Nuremberg to The Hague Summer Program in international criminal law. He serves as a Senior Fellow with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Center of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia. He is a Visiting Professor at the School of Law, University of Reading, United Kingdom.From 2010-2016 Professor Watts participated in drafting both volumes of The Tallinn Manual on International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare. From 2009-2011 he served as a defense team member in Gotovina et al. at the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia. In December 2017, he testified as an expert in the law of war at the Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.Prior to teaching, Professor Watts served as an active-duty U.S. Army officer for fifteen years in legal and operational assignments as a military lawyer and as an Armor officer in a tank battalion. He later served in Army Reserve billets at the Army JAG School, West Point, and U.S. Strategic Command.Watts holds an LL.M. from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School, a J.D. from the College of William & Mary School of Law, and a B.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He earned his commission as an Army R.O.T.C. distinguished military graduateMary Card Mina is the Supervisory Senior Financial Disclosure Counsel, at the Office of General Counsel, Ethics Division, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Before this position, Mary served on active duty for more than 22 years in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. She served as Assistant Legal Advisor, Department of Defense, Office of Military Commissions, and as the Staff Judge Advocate for Aberdeen Proving Ground.  She served as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate at the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as the Chief of Judge Advocate Recruiting at the United States Army Legal Services Agency, and as an Executive Officer for the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Law and Military Operations. Her deployments include serving as the Command Judge Advocate for Task Force Falcon, with duty at Camp Monteith, Kosovo, and as a Brigade Judge Advocate for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with duty at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq. Mary also served with the 1st Armored Division in Germany and at Camp Humphreys, Korea. Her areas of practice include government ethics, administrative law, military justice, and the law of armed conflict.Mary holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; an L.L.M in Military Law from The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army; a Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America; and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in philosophy, from The Catholic University of America. Mary has served as an adjunct faculty member with the University of Maryland and with the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University.She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Appeals for the United States Armed Forces, and the Court of Federal Claims, and is licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut. Mary's awards include an HHS Office of General Counsel Leadership Award, a Legion of Merit and Bronze Star from the Army JAGC, and a Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Mary is currently serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Catholic University of America Alumni Association as well as on the Board of the National Association of Women Lawyers.

In this episode, NAWL Board Member, Chair of the NAWL Women in Military and Government Service Affinity Group, and Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Mary Card Mina, speaks with Sean Watts, a Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This episode is part one of a series of three episodes offered in response to current world events and international conflicts and informs on applicable laws in these conflicts for listeners who wish to learn about this highly specialized area of the law and to better understand the conflicts taking place in our world from a legal perspective.Sean Watts is a Professor in the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he co-directs the Lieber Institute for the Law of Land Warfare. He serves as co-editor-in-chief of the law of war blog Articles of War.Professor Watts is also the James L. Koley '54 Professor of Constitutional Law at Creighton University Law School. He co-founded of the annual Creighton Law School Nuremberg to The Hague Summer Program in international criminal law. He serves as a Senior Fellow with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Center of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia. He is a Visiting Professor at the School of Law, University of Reading, United Kingdom.From 2010-2016 Professor Watts participated in drafting both volumes of The Tallinn Manual on International Law Applicable to Cyber Warfare. From 2009-2011 he served as a defense team member in Gotovina et al. at the International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia. In December 2017, he testified as an expert in the law of war at the Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.Prior to teaching, Professor Watts served as an active-duty U.S. Army officer for fifteen years in legal and operational assignments as a military lawyer and as an Armor officer in a tank battalion. He later served in Army Reserve billets at the Army JAG School, West Point, and U.S. Strategic Command.Watts holds an LL.M. from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School, a J.D. from the College of William & Mary School of Law, and a B.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He earned his commission as an Army R.O.T.C. distinguished military graduateMary Card Mina is the Supervisory Senior Financial Disclosure Counsel, at the Office of General Counsel, Ethics Division, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  Before this position, Mary served on active duty for more than 22 years in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. She served as Assistant Legal Advisor, Department of Defense, Office of Military Commissions, and as the Staff Judge Advocate for Aberdeen Proving Ground.  She served as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate at the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, as the Chief of Judge Advocate Recruiting at the United States Army Legal Services Agency, and as an Executive Officer for the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Law and Military Operations. Her deployments include serving as the Command Judge Advocate for Task Force Falcon, with duty at Camp Monteith, Kosovo, and as a Brigade Judge Advocate for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with duty at Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq. Mary also served with the 1st Armored Division in Germany and at Camp Humphreys, Korea. Her areas of practice include government ethics, administrative law, military justice, and the law of armed conflict.Mary holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; an L.L.M in Military Law from The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army; a Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America; and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in philosophy, from The Catholic University of America. Mary has served as an adjunct faculty member with the University of Maryland and with the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University.She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Court of Appeals for the United States Armed Forces, and the Court of Federal Claims, and is licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut. Mary's awards include an HHS Office of General Counsel Leadership Award, a Legion of Merit and Bronze Star from the Army JAGC, and a Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Mary is currently serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Catholic University of America Alumni Association as well as on the Board of the National Association of Women Lawyers.

In this episode, Aliza Shatzman, President and Co-Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, speaks with Karyn Polak, Founder and President of Shift the Prism, about judicial accountability and how to protect law clerks from workplace mistreatment. They discuss the scope of the problem, including gender discrimination and harassment, and Aliza offers suggestions for what members of the legal profession can do to help. Aliza spoke on the NAWL Podcast in 2022 and in this episode, we get an update on the work of Aliza's nonprofit, The Legal Accountability Project, which aims to ensure that law clerks have positive clerkship experiences while extending support and resources to those who do not. 

In this quick NAWL Podcast episode, NAWL Board Member, Lindsay Carlson, speaks with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs who represents California's 51st Congressional District. Lindsay and Rep. Jacobs discuss the impact of Jacobs' perspective as a millennial Congresswoman, her focus on affordable housing and reproductive rights, and her advice to any woman considering running for Congress. ***Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (she/her) is in her second term in Congress and proudly serves California's 51st Congressional District, which includes much of the City of San Diego, and all of the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and the unincorporated communities of Spring Valley and La Presa.Congresswoman Jacobs is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where she serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa. She is also a member of the House Armed Services Committee and sits on the Committee's Quality of Life Panel. In the House Democratic Caucus, she serves as the Caucus Leadership Representative, representing the Democratic Members who have served five terms or less at the Democratic House leadership table. At 35 years old, she is the youngest member of Democratic House leadership.Congresswoman Jacobs also serves as Founding Co-Chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict (POCC) Caucus; Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group; and Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, where she is Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force.Prior to serving in elected office, Congresswoman Jacobs spent years working to address, minimize, and prevent conflict, instability, and inequality around the world. She worked in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations; in the Innovation Unit at UNICEF; in the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations at the U.S. Department of State; and as a foreign policy advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign.Congresswoman Jacobs also served as the Founding CEO of Project Connect, a nonprofit dedicated to mapping schools and their Internet connectivity around the world, which has since become one of UNICEF's flagship programs. She served as a Scholar in Residence at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego, and in 2018, she founded San Diego for Every Child, a coalition dedicated to ending child poverty in San Diego County.A third-generation San Diegan, Congresswoman Jacobs graduated from Torrey Pines High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of International Affairs degree in International Security Policy and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University.

In this episode, NAWL member, Nicole Smithson, speaks with Chief Judge Angela Sherigan, who serves as the Chief Judge for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians of Michigan. Nicole and Chief Judge Sherigan discuss the inner workings of tribal courts compared to state and federal courts, including the role of peacemakers, and the focus on community healing.****Judge Angela Sherigan serves as the Chief Judge for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, in Manistee, MI., where she has served for 15 years, and is the managing partner of Wojnecka & Sherigan, P.C. in Shelby Township, MI., practicing criminal defense, Federal Indian Law, and tribal law. Judge Sherigan currently serves as the Chair of the American Indian Law Committee for the State Bar of Michigan, is the Secretary for the Michigan Indian Judicial Association, a member of the Tribal-StateFederal Judicial Forum, and the State Court Administrator's Office, Court Improvement, Tribal Court Relations Committee. She is a former President of the Women Lawyer Association of Michigan, Macomb Region, and the only person to serve two terms as the statewide president of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, She was part of the workgroup that put forth the Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act, and has handled numerous child welfare cases as a judge and as a private practitioner. In 2012 she received the Pro-bono award from the national Legal Services Corporation, in 2013 she was named a Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly and is the recipient of the 2016 Tecumseh Peacekeeping Award from the American Indian Law Section.

In this episode, NAWL Podcast Committee Co-Chair and Senior Managing Corporate Counsel, Jasbir Khalsa, speaks with Amy Pannoni, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of HR Legal at Microsoft. Jasbir and Amy discuss Amy's career that led to her current role at Microsoft and her thoughts on how to retain women in the legal profession. 

In this episode, NAWL member (Advocacy and Podcast Committee) and former Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Girl Scouts of the USA, Lisa Kohn, speaks with Joanne Lipman, best-selling author of her most recent book, Next!: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work (see full bio below). Lisa and Joanne discuss Joanne's best-selling book and how to harness the power of transition. *****Joanne Lipman is a pioneering journalist and the bestselling author of NEXT! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work and the No. 1 bestseller THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID: What Men and Women Need to Know About Working Together. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of USA Today, USA Today Network, Conde Nast Portfolio, and The Wall Street Journal's Weekend Journal, leading those organizations to six Pulitzer Prizes. She is also an on-air CNBC contributor and Yale University journalism lecturer. Previously, Lipman was Chief Content Officer of Gannett, where she was Editor-in-Chief of its USA Today and the USA Today Network, encompassing the flagship publication plus 109 metro newspapers including the Detroit Free Press, the Des Moines Register, and the Arizona Republic. In that role, she oversaw more than 3,000 journalists and led the organization to three Pulitzer prizes. Lipman began her career as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, ultimately rising to deputy managing editor – the first woman to attain that post – and supervising coverage that won three Pulitzer Prizes. While there she created the Weekend Journal and Personal Journal and oversaw the creation of the Saturday edition. She subsequently was the founding editor-in-chief of Conde Nast Portfolio magazine, which won Loeb and National Magazine Awards. Lipman's work has been published in numerous outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time, Fortune, Newsweek, and the Harvard Business Review. She has appeared as a television commentator on ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and PBS, among others. She is a frequent public speaker, with engagements including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations, the Aspen Ideas Festival, TEDx, the International Lean In conference, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Milken Institute Global conference, and has worked with numerous companies on issues of gender equity, diversity and inclusion. She also is co-author, with Melanie Kupchynsky, of the acclaimed music memoir “Strings Attached.” A winner of the Matrix Award for women in communications, Lipman was the inaugural Distinguished Journalism Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. She has served or is currently serving on boards including Yale University Council; the World Editors Forum; the Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy; the Yale Daily News; Spirited Media; the Yale Alumni Magazine (chair); the Knights Chamber Orchestra, and the advisory boards of Data.world, Breastcancer.org, The Wire China, and the Yale School of Music. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She and her husband live in New York City and are the parents of two adult children. 

Join military spouse, Samantha Arrington Sliney, as she interviews fellow military spouse and Military Spouse J.D. Network State Licensing Director, Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero, about ongoing employment barriers for military spouse attorneys. They explore the impact that state licensing barriers have on military spouse attorneys and military families and the ongoing advocacy efforts at the state and federal level to create equitable licensing reciprocity in each state. They conclude with a call to action for all legal employers and attorneys with a desire to support military families.  

In this episode, NAWL member and former Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Girl Scouts of the USA, Lisa Kohn, speaks with Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at The New York Times Company, David McCraw. Lisa and David discuss the legal framework and the behind-the-scenes publication issues that have arisen at the New York Times as freedom of the press, a core principle of democracy, is put into practice. 

In this episode, NAWL Advocacy Committee member and attorney with Babst Calland, Carla Castello, speaks with Alletta Brenner, Partner at Perkins Coie LLP and an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. Tune in as Carla and Alletta discuss the 303 Creative v. Elenis case and the impact and implications of its SCOTUS decision on the law and on the ground for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  

In this episode, NAWL Podcast Committee Co-Chair and Senior Managing Corporate Counsel, Jasbir Khalsa, speaks with Kalinda Raina, Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer for LinkedIn. Jasbir and Kalinda discuss Kalinda's 20 years of experience in both building data protection programs and data strategies from the ground up, ensuring enterprise compliance, and Kalinda's passion for teaching children and their parents to navigate and thrive in the digital world. 

In this episode, NAWL member, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for the Erikson Institute and General Counsel for the Chicago History Museum, Maria Di Lorenzo, speaks with Anat Maytal, Senior Associate at Baker & Hostetler LLP, Ambassador of World Wide Hearing, and a member of the ABA's Commission on Disability Rights. Maria and Anat discuss how Anat has navigated and found success as a deaf lawyer and single mom by choice in the legal profession.  

In this episode, NAWL Member, Women Lawyers Journal Editorial Board Member, and Litigation Partner with Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP, Priyanka Wityk, speaks with Sameena Safdar, CEO and Founder of Amplify Your Voice. Priyanka and Sameena discuss Sameena's unique path that led her to a career focused on helping  individuals and companies amplify their voices.You can also find their conversation featured in an article in the most recent issue of the Women Lawyers Journal here. 

In this episode, NAWL member and Product Liability Litigator for Hill Ward Henderson, Alli Stevenson, speaks with Rachel Raphael, Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP. Alli and Rachel discuss the impact and implications of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), the most significant expansion of the FDA's authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act was passed in 1938. 

In this episode, NAWL Member, Editorial Board Member for the Women Lawyers Journal, and Counsel at Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP, Karen Sebaski, speaks with Kelly Graves, Litigation Practice Group Manager of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Karen and Kelly discuss how to navigate career shifts based on your background and what you want, and Kelly's current leadership role in one of the fastest-growing fields in the legal profession, practice group management. You can also find their conversation featured in an article in the most recent issue of the Women Lawyers Journal here. 

In this episode, NAWL SCOTUS Subcommittee Chair and University of San Francisco School of Law Professor, Michelle Travis, speaks with Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser. Michelle and Phil discuss Phil's role as Colorado's Attorney General, his role in the 303 Creative Supreme Court case, and how to stick to your values throughout your career. 

In this episode, NAWL Member and Co-Executive Editor of the Women Lawyers Journal, Kirtana Kalavapudi, speaks with Nkoyo-Ene Effiong Lewis, Founder and Chief Impact Strategist of Iban Isọñ Solutions LLC, Law Practice Management Program Director of the State Bar of Georgia, and Principal Attorney for The Effiong Firm LLC. Kirtana and Nkoyo discuss how Nkoyo helps leaders to lead audaciously, and turn their ideas into actionable steps that generate revenue, engage stakeholders, and transform the world. You can also find their conversation featured in an article in the most recent issue of the Women Lawyers Journal here.