To Live and Law in LA

How has the pandemic impacted Los Angeles, and more importantly, where do we go from here? Justin Thompson, LA Office Managing Partner and a partner in the Nixon Peabody Real Estate group, sits down with Bill Allen, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, to discuss the pandemic's economic impact. Justin and Bill discuss how we can grow and develop in the region by leading with the key principles of equity, sustainability, and resiliency. Both Bill and the LAEDC are critical forces in this city for economic growth and advancing equity, and champions of respected research, data, and advocacy.

With the NCAA stepping out of the picture and states rapidly passing name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation, what does the future hold for collegiate sports? Nixon Peabody attorney Thaddeus Stauber sits down with Genaro Trejo, CEO at The NIL Xchange, a pioneer in the information exchange between universities and students seeking NIL compensation. They discuss opportunities for student-athletes to capitalize on NIL, potential tax law implications, and the impact on college and university communities.

In our Season 2 finale, and the first episode in what will be an ongoing discussion on the city’s homelessness crisis, we talk with LAPD Officer Deon Joseph about the 20 years he has spent patrolling one of the most notorious homeless communities in the world: Los Angeles’ Skid Row. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Jade Turner-Bond and Shannon Egan.

Nixon Peabody entertainment partner and Billboard Top Music Lawyer Julian Petty talks about the lack of diverse legal representation in the hip-hop industry, why he made the switch from aspiring rapper to lawyer, and his background representing some of the biggest names in the business, including Childish Gambino and the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Jade Turner-Bond and Neal Gauger.

California’s new law, SB 826, requires every publicly traded company in California to have at least one woman on a board. This is the first law of its kind in the nation and has come with fanfare as well as controversy. We discuss SB 826 with Megan Sette and Miki Reynolds, heads of Grid 110, a downtown Los Angeles startup accelerator with a graduation rate of more than 50% women founders. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Jade Turner-Bond and Shannon Egan.

We put out a call for questions, and you came through in a big way! In this off-format episode, hosts and Nixon Peabody attorneys, Jade Turner-Bond, Aaron Brian, Neal Gauger and Shannon Egan discuss everything from the state of the Supreme Court to whether it’s best to own a dragon or be one. Tune in to get to know the law and your hosts in a whole new way.

Autonomous vehicles and scooters are all the rage in mobility, but how will this transportation revolution impact our already our struggling Los Angeles public transit system and the communities that rely on it? To find out, we talk with Nixon Peabody partners Bryan LeRoy and Rudy Salo, members of the firm’s Mobility and Autonomous Vehicles Initiative. Nixon Peabody attorneys Neal Gauger and Aaron Brian will host the discussion.

Within five years we will have cured heart disease - at least that's what Steven Morris, the CEO of BioLife4D hopes. Using a cardiac tissue regeneration and organ replacement process, BIOLIFE4D plans to essentially 3D print a human heart. Steven and Nixon Peabody attorney Erik Birkeneder join us to discuss the technology and the possibility of it being leveraged to address numerous other medical challenges. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Neal Gauger and Shannon Egan.

Internet personality and make-up artist James Charles and Nixon Peabody partner Ellie Altshuler discuss navigating the growing multi-billion dollar social influencer industry. James, who made history as the first CoverGirl male spokesmodel, has a combined 18 million social media followers on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Aaron Brian and Shannon Egan.

In this episode, co-host Neal Gauger talks about his day volunteering with the ACLU inside a federal prison outside Los Angeles, where he and others sought to help asylum seekers being held in inhumane conditions. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Aaron Brian, Jade Turner-Bond, and Shannon Egan.

We speak with Wall Street Journal legal reporter Sara Randazzo and Nixon Peabody partners Justin Thompson and Jill Gordon about diversity initiatives, technological disruptions, and the future of the legal industry. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorney Jade Turner-Bond.

Aaron Brian, Shannon Egan, and Jade Turner-Bond sit down with NP Litigation Department Chair Scott O’Connell, who shares his thoughts on what makes litigators different from other lawyers, the most important skill a lawyer can have, and how young lawyers can be successful and fulfilled in their careers.

Neal Gauger and Jade Turner-Bond are joined by Seth Levy and Justin Thompson. Seth, the outgoing Managing Partner of the LA office, and Justin, the incoming Managing Partner, discuss leadership, firm culture, and their vision for the future of the office.

Shannon Egan and Neal Gauger are joined by first year associates Karina Puttieva and Andrea Chavez to discuss what it’s like to be a brand-new first year, their thoughts on the bar exam, and working in Big Law.

In a special “mini” episode, NP’s Jennifer Cormano leads Aaron Brian, Neal Gauger and Jade Turner-Bond through a guided “body scan” meditation session – including directions that listeners can use to follow-along and participate.

Aaron Brian, Neal Gauger and Jade Turner-Bond sit down with NP’s Jennifer Cormano, an associate in our Health Care practice and a yoga instructor. They discuss how lawyers are affected by mental health challenges and addiction issues, and explore techniques to help lawyers achieve a healthier and happier practice of law.

Jade Turner-Bond, Shannon Egan and Neal Gauger host NP Los Angeles office founder, Rick Jones. Rick shares his philosophies around building a team and creating a culture, his thoughts on retiring, and what he sees for the future of the LA office. “The office is a good approximation of my wildest dreams.”

Shannon Egan and Neal Gauger host NP attorneys Justin Thompson and Garth Bostic to discuss the advent of autonomous vehicles and the effect of transportation technology on city planning, public finance, and the lives of Los Angelenos.

Aaron Brian and Jade Turner-Bond host partners Rudy Salo and Jason Gonzalez in this episode examining the legalization of marijuana in California. Rudy takes a look at this from a public finance perspective and Jason through the lens of his background as a former federal prosecutor.

Nixon Peabody attorneys Neal Gauger, Jade Turner-Bond, Shannon Egan and Aaron Brian bring you the inaugural episode of To Live and Law in LA. What’s it like to practice law at a big firm in Los Angeles? How do the perceptions of this city differ from the reality? From fashion, art, and entertainment to health care, infrastructure, technology, and more, our attorneys are on the pulse of all things LA. This podcast will feature important updates, lively discussion and thought-provoking insight into a broad range of legal issues, trending topics, industries and innovations in this thriving city.