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American University Washington College of Law Professor Rebecca Hamilton discusses Mayor Mamdani's authority to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Advocate of the California DUI Sentencing Reform and Founder of Live Like Braun Foundation Jennifer Levi shares her story of her son's tragic death and explains the importance of California SB […]

What if your legal career didn't have to feel like a grind, you just survive? In this episode, you'll learn how to pause time, beat burnout, and intentionally design a solo practice and life that actually fit you.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Wendy Meadows discuss: “Forever is composed of nows,” and pausing time Journaling, gratitude, and intentionally replaying “yesterday” Leaving litigation for mediation and coaching lawyers Burnout vs. a career that no longer fits Young lawyers, work-life integration, and treating yourself as the CEO   Key Takeaways: Being fully present in the “now” moments of your day is how you ultimately shape the career and life you'll look back on. Simple reflection practices like journaling about “what was great about yesterday” can anchor gratitude and reduce the feeling of life rushing by. Leaving litigation or a firm isn't always about hating the work; sometimes it's about aligning with a role and business model that feels ethical, sustainable, and enjoyable. Burnout will recur over a career, but recognizing your personal warning signs and having tools—like movement, boundaries, and intentional scheduling—can shorten its duration and impact. Treating yourself as the CEO of your practice (and life) means owning the decisions, direction, and standards, rather than passively letting circumstances or other people steer you.   "The biggest mistake in my business is when I forget that I'm the CEO." —  Wendy Meadows   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Wendy Meadows: Wendy S. Meadows is a Maryland-based family law attorney, certified life coach, and mediator who runs the Law Office of Wendy S. Meadows, LLC in Phoenix, Maryland. After graduating cum laude from Franklin & Marshall College in 2002 and the American University Washington College of Law in 2005, she spent years as a traditional family law litigator before intentionally shifting her focus entirely to out-of-court alternative dispute resolutions. Today, her legal practice specializes exclusively in mediation, collaborative law, prenuptial agreements, and parent coordination to help families resolve high-conflict custody and divorce issues with minimal friction. Alongside her law practice, she runs a professional coaching and consulting business called Lawfully Lean—informed by her own experience with professional burnout—where she acts as a strategic coach, author, and speaker helping high-achieving women, lawyers, and firm owners optimize their habits and build sustainable careers.   Connect with Wendy Meadows:   Website: https://www.wendymeadowslaw.com/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

There's a fight over FISA in Washington. So what the heck IS the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act? Why is it important? We sort it all out with Alex Joel, Senior Project Director and Resident Adjunct Professor at the American University Washington College of Law.

In Bear Warriors United v. Secretary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection the Eleventh Circuit is considering the question of whether the Endangered Species Act can hold states responsible for the harms of regulated private parties without running afoul of the Constitution's anti-commandeering doctrine.The Endangered Species Act prohibits anyone, including a state, from harming an endangered or threatened species. But threats to species are often driven by many small harms, which makes enforcement difficult. In Florida, manatee habitat is degraded by nitrogen released from septic tanks, none of which contributes substantially to the problem on their own. Bear Warriors United, an environmental group, sued Florida's Department of Environmental Protection alleging that it is liable for these harms as the regulator of septic tanks. A Florida district court agreed, ordering the state to prohibit new septic tanks in the watershed, to implement various conservation programs, and to maintain these policies unless and until a federal agency authorizes the state to change them.The anti-commandeering doctrine prohibits the federal government from "seeking to control or influence the manner in which States regulate private parties." But every court to have considered the question so far has held that enforcing the ESA against states for harms created by private permittees does not run afoul of the doctrine. Will the Eleventh Circuit be the first to go the other way?Join us as a panel of experts explore this conflict between anti-commandeering, preemption, and conservation. Featuring:Prof. William Snape, III, Director of the Program on Environmental and Energy Law, Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Affairs, and Fellow in Environmental Law, American University Washington College of LawJonathan Wood, Vice President of Law and Policy, Property and Environment Research Center(Moderator) Prof. Jonathan Adler, Tazewell Taylor Professor of Law, William H. Cabell Research Professor, William & Mary Law School

Asha Scielzo, Director, Health Law and Policy Program, American University Washington College of Law, speaks with Radha Savitala, President and Chairman of Tenor Health Foundation, about her work helping hospitals and health systems facing significant pressures and ensuring the viability of community hospitals across the nation. They discuss the mission of Tenor Health Foundation and Tenor's recent acquisitions; Tenor's process for identifying, acquiring, and operating financially distressed hospitals to preserve critical medical services in underserved areas; and the community impact of Tenor's work. Radha also shares her views on artificial intelligence, telehealth, Medicaid, maternal health, and behavioral health. Sponsored by American University Washington College of Law.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH8ZZw40Z-kLearn more about American University Washington College of Law: https://www.american.edu/wcl Essential Legal Updates, Now in AudioAHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Comprehensive members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal EducationLearn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/. 

Today's guests join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network for a live Q+A on April 27th, 2026 at 11AM EST. To join us and engage with all our guests and events, go to restaurantunstoppable.com/live -OR- to just catch today's guest, head over to restaurantunstoppable.com/cwe and we will get you a link to join that specific event for FREE! David T. Denney is the founder of Denney Law Group, a Dallas-based firm that counsels startups and growing companies on corporate transactions, business litigation, real estate, franchising, and beverage alcohol licensing, with a particular focus on the food, beverage, and hospitality industry. A graduate of Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, David formed Denney Law Group in 2007 after practicing in the litigation and corporate transaction groups at Vial, Hamilton, Koch & Knox, where he founded and chaired the firm's Food, Beverage, and Hospitality Practice Group. He serves on the boards of the Greater Dallas Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association, teaches as an adjunct professor at The Art Institute of Dallas, and is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. David has been recognized on the Texas "Super Lawyers" list since 2019 and is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Tennessee. Chelsea Masters is a partner at Denney Law Group, where she advises restaurant, hospitality, and other growing businesses on intellectual property and commercial matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and a wide range of transactional issues. She counsels clients on company formations, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, and startup-focused legal needs, drawing on experience that also includes federal, multi-district, and international commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. A graduate of American University Washington College of Law and the University of Oklahoma, Chelsea is admitted to practice in Texas and serves the Dallas startup and creative communities through board service with Bold Idea, Inc. and volunteer roles with Launch DFW and Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RULibrary Join RULive: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/live Set Up your RUEvolve 1:1: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/restaurantunstoppable Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/ Today's sponsors: - Restaurant Technologies — the leader in automated cooking oil management. Their Total Oil Management solution is an end-to-end closed loop automated system that delivers, monitors, filters, collects, and recycles your cooking oil eliminating one of the dirtiest jobs in the kitchen.. Automate your oil and elevate your kitchen by visiting rti-inc.com or call 888-779-5314 to get started! - US Foods®. Running a restaurant takes MORE than great food—it takes reliable deliveries, quality products, and smart tools. US Foods® helps you make it. Ready to level up?  Visit: usfoods.com/expectmore. - Guest contact info:  Website: https://denneylawgroup.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

AI is transforming the legal landscape, from lawsuits concerning training data to new regulations on model deployment. In this episode of Let's Brief It, host Pauline Wanjiru Irungu, an LL.M. student at American University Washington College of Law specializing in intellectual property and technology law, discusses these developments with two experts from Finnegan: Anna Chauvet, partner and head of Finnegan's copyright practice, who works on front line questions about AI training data, fair use, and authorship, and Lynn Parker Dupree, leader of Finnegan's privacy practice and former Chief Privacy Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who brings a governance and data protection lens to AI.Together, they examine the legal landscape of AI training data, evolving copyright and privacy rules, and essential questions regarding consent and accountability. This episode offers a practical guide for law students and early-career attorneys navigating the intersection of AI and law.Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this conversation with Professor Thomas Wilson Williams of American University Washington College of Law, we examine the intersection of health inequities and the decline of race consciousness in recent constitutional cases. Drawing on his Seton Hall Law Review article, “Owning Health Equity: Entrepreneurship, Capital, and Community-Owned Health,” Professor Williams discusses how private entrepreneurship can serve as an effective tool to address disparities in Black maternal mortality and morbidity.Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Byron D. Brooks (MoSoul), 1L in Section 3 at Howard University School of Law, and Pauline Wanjiru Irungu, LL.M. candidate at American University Washington College of Law, sit down with Adrienne Packard, Director of Student Affairs at Howard Law. Together, they explore the real mental health landscape of legal education, define the meaning of Healing Justice, and offer tools for survival, sustainability, and collective well-being within our legal communities.Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Charles Duan, American University Washington College of LawHilary Koch, Advocate for people living with diabetesFran Visco, National Breast Cancer CoalitionSteve Woloshin, Dartmouth Geisel School of MedicineChris Morten, Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy, NYU School of Law (moderator)

This episode of A Hard Look dives into the regulation of cryptocurrency, one of the hottest and most complex topics in modern finance.From the rise of digital assets to the challenges of oversight and enforcement, crypto is testing the boundaries of financial law and innovation. But how is the regulatory landscape evolving? What are the risks and opportunities of digital assets? And with the new administration's stance on these assets being an about face from the Biden Administration, what does the future hold for cryptocurrency in the United States? Joining us to answer these questions, and many more, are Professors Gerard Comizio and Jerry Buckley.Professor Comizio is the associate director of the Business Law Program at American University Washington College of Law, the director of the law school's Digital Asset Law Project, and currently teaches one of the first digital asset law courses in the United States.Professor Buckley is recognized as a thought leader in the field of financial services regulation and is a founding partner of Buckley LLP––the leading national financial services law firm that combined with Orrick in 2023. Professor Buckley also serves as an Adjunct Professor at American University Washington College of Law.

MasterMind Minutes One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours. Today our guest is Mohaimina (“Mina”) Haque Mina is a trailblazing CEO, attorney, and educator, breaking barriers as the first woman CEO of Tony Roma's in its five-decade history. As she spearheads the global restaurant chain, Mina is also actively engaged in the legal sphere, serving as the founder of the Law Office of Mohaimina Haque, PLLC, based in Washington DC, and as an Adjunct Professor of Law Practice Management at American University Washington College of Law.In her legal practice, Mina's expertise spans various areas, including corporate law, immigration law, and litigation. Notably, her immigration practice has facilitated the successful acquisition of Einstein visas, investor visas, and multinational executive visas for numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds.Beyond her roles in business and law, Mina is a pioneer in law practice management. She educates on building virtual firms and managing remote operations with the latest technological advancements, ensuring her students are equipped for the evolving landscape of legal practice.Mina's commitment to innovation extends to her tenure at Tony Roma's, where she is always at the forefront of testing innovative solutions for an agile and adaptable workforce. Her leadership and vision drive the chain's expansion and innovation, while her ongoing legal practice keeps her abreast of legal developments.An inspiring educator, Mina shares her wealth of knowledge and experience with aspiring legal professionals, mentoring them to excel in their careers.Named one of Women We Admire's ‘Top Women Leaders of DC for 2025,' Mina's remarkable achievements, leadership, and dedication to excellence have firmly established her as a true pioneer in both the legal and business communities.Contact Gary: info@frangrow.comVisit: https://www.tonyromasfranchise.com/

Explore how Lambda Legal is fighting for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people here: https://lambdalegal.org/ Get the latest updates on LGBTQ+ legal battles, victories, and insights from the Lambda Legal Blog: Blog Posts Archive - Lambda Legal Learn more about the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association here: The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association | Attorneys & Lawyers Join thousands of legal professionals, students, and advocates at the 2025 Lavender Law Conference: The 2025 Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair Follow the legal response to anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders with the LGBTQ+ Bar's EO Litigation Tracker: Trump Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Order Litigation Tracker - The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Read the LGBTQ+ Bar's Bench Guide here: LGBTQ+ Inclusion From the Bench: A Best Practices Guide for Judges - The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Bios: Whit Washington, Esq. (They/Them) is the Eileen A. Ryan Senior Attorney for the Nonbinary and Transgender Rights Project at Lambda Legal. Prior to joining Lambda Legal, Whit advocated on behalf of incarcerated people in the United States with a particular focus on the needs of incarcerated trans people. Whit was able to prioritize the rights of transgender incarcerated people through their Equal Justice Works Fellowship, their time with the Prison and Reentry Legal Services at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, and as a staff attorney for the Miss Major and Alexander Lee TGIJP Black Trans Cultural Center. Since joining Lambda Legal in December 2024, Whit has co-authored two amicus briefs and has been active in Lambda Legal's state policy work. Whit's achievements have earned them recognition from the DC Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, which honored them with the "40 Under 40: Queer Women of Washington" award in 2019; and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, which honored them as the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 in 2025. Whit's work has been featured in the National LGBTQ Bar Association newsletter and Washington Lawyer Magazine, and their writing can be found on the Lambda Legal blog. In addition to their legal work, Whit is a board member of the National Trans Bar Association.Whit holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Johnston Center for Integrated Studies at the University of Redlands, a Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law, and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the American University School of International Service. Their commitment to justice and equity continues to guide their impactful legal career at Lambda Legal. Mari Nemec (she/her) serves as Advocacy Counsel at the National LGBTQ+ Bar (LGBTQ+ Bar), where she monitors and responds to policy and judicial issues impacting the LGBTQ+ legal community and facilitates many of the Bar's programmatic initiatives, including the LGBTQ+ Bar's Law Student Congress and the Judicial Nominations and Executive Appointments Committee. As Advocacy Counsel, she works to make the legal profession and our legal systems more accessible and equitable for the LGBTQ+ community in all of its diversity.Mari most recently joined the LGBTQ+ Bar in the summer of 2023, but her history with the organization goes back nearly a decade. She first joined the staff in the summer of 2017 as an intern, before serving as Manager of Public Affairs. In 2019, she left the LGBTQ+ Bar to attend law school, but remained involved in the organization's work by serving in Law Student Congress first as Secretary and then for two years as Co-Chair. While in law school, she also clerked in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, worked at Step Up to Justice, a local legal-aid organization in Tucson, Arizona, and served as a Congressional Intern to Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick. After graduating in 2022, Mari served as a Dorot Fellow at Alliance for Justice, preparing reports on federal judicial nominees and monitoring the federal courts.Mari received her J.D. from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law and her B.A. from the College of William and Mary. In her free time, Mari enjoys reading, hiking, trying new foods, and joyfully following the whims of her beloved blue heeler, Miss Matilda Fig. Laura J. Maechtlen is a member of Seyfarth Shaw's 7-member Executive Committee and the National Chair of the Labor and Employment Department.  She also led the Firm's global belonging and inclusion work for more than a decade.  Her practice is focused on counseling related to people analytics and EEO compliance, as well as employment litigation and includes the defense of class, collective and multi-plaintiff actions.  Laura is a national leader on issues related to law firm management and inclusion in the legal industry, and has held a variety of leadership positions through which she has advocated for systemic improvement in the legal industry.  She currently serves on the Board of the National Association for Women Lawyers, the Advisory Council for the Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance, and the Board of the Center for Workplace Law.  She is a previous Latina Commissioner for the Hispanic National Bar Association, past President of the National LGBT Bar Association and the California Minority Counsel Program, and served as a Fellow for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), among service to other organizations.Laura speaks and publishes regularly on a variety of employment law and litigation topics, and issues regarding innovation, management and inclusion in the legal profession, and has been quoted on those topics by Harvard Business Review, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Reuters, Vogue, The Daily Journal, Employment Law 360, and many others.     The views and opinions expressed in this episode of the NAWL Podcast may or may not reflect those of NAWL, the hosts, or participants. Unless otherwise indicated, the hosts and participants are speaking for themselves personally, and not for any firm, employer, or any other organization. This podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute and should not be considered legal advice. 

Today, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered its highly anticipated judgement in the case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia–a watershed moment in international human rights law. In this episode, Just Security Executive Editor and professor at American University Washington College of Law Rebecca Hamilton, and Just Security editorial board member and professor of International Law at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy Tom Dannenbaum join Just Security co-editor-in-chief Ryan Goodman to break down the Court's reasoning, the legal standards applied, and the potential ramifications for the ongoing conflict and the future of international justice. Show Note: Tom Dannenbaum's “Legal Frameworks for Assessing the Use of Starvation in Ukraine” in Just SecurityOlga Butkevych, Rebecca Hamilton, and Gregory Shaffer's “International Law in the Face of Russia's Aggression in Ukraine: The View from Lviv” Ryan Goodman and Ambassador (ret) Keith Harper's “Toward a Better Accounting of the Human Toll in Putin's War of Aggression” in Just Security The Just Security Podcast: ICC Arrest Warrants for Russian Attacks on Ukraine's Power Grid with Kateryna Busol, Rebecca Hamilton, and Paras Shah Case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia Judgement (July 9, 2025) 

A Free ranging discussion of freedom of the press.Dictators hate a free press. Victor Orbán in Hungary built his own media universe while simultaneously dismantling the free press. The Nazis smashed printing presses of opposition newspapers. One of Trump's first actions was to dictate who would cover him in the White House and on Air Force One and refuse to allow the Associated Press admittance to press briefings. Social media and press giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk control or rather eliminate control over truthfulness of content placed on Facebook and X; Jeff Bezos, owner of the Washington Post, stated he will not print opinions that oppose his subservience to Donald Trump.My guest today on Specifically for Seniors is Rebecca Hamilton a Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law. Her research and teaching focus is on national security law, technology, international law, and criminal law. Her scholarship draws on her experience in the prosecution of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court, as well as her journalism background, including work in conflict zones as a foreign correspondent for The Washington Post. She is the author of FIGHTING FOR DARFUR: PUBLIC ACTION AND THE STRUGGLE TO STOP GENOCIDE, which analyzes citizen activism and the effort to stop mass atrocities.Rebecca and I talk about the First Amendment, control of media by billionaires who wish to control thought, Trump and his efforts to interfere with public access to the news, the punishment of non-profits and universities, the constitution crisis we are experiencing, law firm, academic freedom and what we as citizens can do.Links to interviewshttps://www.justsecurity.org/107377/trump-control-us-media-information/https://www.justsecurity.org/109439/collective-law-firms-universities-media/ Also - on a different note - The joy that is becoming a hearing aid userhttps://slate.com/technology/2024/10/hearing-aids-loss-sudden-deafness-apple-airpods.html

Despite spending billions of dollars to combat homelessness, California has the largest and fastest-growing homeless population in the United States. To explain this result, some have blamed wasteful collusion between government and nonprofits to enrich themselves without ever intending to end homelessness. However, Carrie Sager says this over-simplistic conspiracy not only ignores the very real problems in the government and nonprofit sectors, but actively sabotages efforts to resolve them. Carrie Sager is the chief operating officer of Homeward Bound of Marin, the primary provider of emergency shelter and one of the largest providers of permanent supportive housing in Marin County. In her previous role as senior homelessness program coordinator for Marin County Health and Human Services, she worked with local nonprofits and city and county governments to create a coordinated system of care to house the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Marin. She is one of the chief architects of Marin's homeless system of care. Prior to working in Marin, Carrie worked for HomeBase, a nonprofit law firm that works with cities and counties to implement responses to homelessness, where she worked primarily in Solano and Sacramento Counties. She has a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. Organizer: Patrick O'Reilly   A Psychology Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show!https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/worldxppodcast/supportMarcos Villeda is a first year law student at the American University Washington College of Law. He studied history and law at William and Mary from 2019-2023, graduating Magna Cum Laude, and was a standout performer for the Tribe's soccer team. He also discovered William and Mary has underground tunnels. He wrote his senior capstone paper on the delayed integration efforts in Fairfax County Public Schools post Brown v. Board of Education (1954).______________________Follow us!@worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr@worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7BzmSpotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTGYouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvUL#history #historyfacts #law #lawstudent #lawschool #lawyer #crime #criminallaw #study #discourse #debate #explore #explorepage #podcastshow #longformpodcast #longformpodcast #podcasts #podcaster #newpodcast #podcastshow #podcasting #newshow #worldxppodcast

In this episode, Adam and Nina kick off with the latest headlines, including Ukraine's ceasefire deal in exchange for renewed US military and intelligence aid, plus a NATO military chiefs' meeting in Paris. They also break down what's happening in Romania, the online clash between Poland's Foreign Minister and Elon Musk, and wrap up with updates from Azerbaijan. Later, Alexandra and Nina chat with Zuzana Pavlíčková, a human rights lawyer and Fulbright Scholar under the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship at the American University Washington College of Law. Zuzana dives into the crucial role civil society has played in the region—and why governments see it as a threat today. They take a step back to unpack what civil society actually is before getting into foreign agent laws and why they're so controversial. In the bonus content, Zuzana takes a closer look at foreign agent laws in Bulgaria, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia, and Russia—exploring what they have in common and where they differ. Listen to our bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-214-124276657

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mina Haque discuss:Overcoming challenges in growing a law practiceThe impact of digital tools on professional successEssential skills lawyers need beyond legal expertiseThe mindset shifts necessary for entrepreneurial success Key Takeaways:Solo law practice has become significantly more accessible due to virtual offices, law practice management software, and online marketing, reducing overhead costs and easing client acquisition.Lawyers should resist the temptation to accept every client and instead focus on a defined practice area to build a strong reputation and avoid operational inefficiencies.Effective delegation, including outsourcing bookkeeping, marketing, and administrative tasks, allows solo practitioners to maximize billable hours and focus on client service.Developing an online presence through SEO, blogging, and thought leadership is crucial for standing out and attracting clients in a competitive legal market. "Show your value to your client. Sometimes it may be outside the scope of the service, but go above and beyond and try to have that servant leadership mindset, because the right client will recognize your talent, and you may find yourself in the right place." —  Mina Haque Got a challenge growing your law practice? Email me at steve@fretzin.com with your toughest question, and I'll answer it live on the show—anonymously, just using your first name! Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Rainmakers Roundtable: https://www.fretzin.com/lawyer-coaching-and-training/peer-advisory-groups/ Episode References: Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale: https://www.amazon.com/Likeable-Badass-Women-Success-Deserve/dp/0385549148 About Mina Haque: Mohaimina "Mina" Haque, CEO of Tony Roma's, leads its strategic transformation, focusing on restructuring, growth, and global expansion. She also runs a law firm specializing in immigration and corporate law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. An Adjunct Professor at American University Washington College of Law, she teaches law practice management. Recognized for her leadership, Mina was named one of Women We Admire's Top Women Leaders of DC (2024) and IAOTP's Top Attorney of the Year (2023). Washingtonian Magazine honored her as an Outstanding Woman in DC (2021), and she is a member of Chief, a premier network for senior women leaders. Connect with Mina Haque:  Website: https://attorneymina.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minahaque/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneyminadc/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Family Law Insights From a Real Housewives' Lawyer In today's episode, we're getting into all the legal things around stepfamily life with an award-winning family law expert who has represented many high-profile clients in their divorces, including Ashley Darby of the Real Housewives of Potomac. About Maria: This week, I'm talking to a rockstar and award-winning attorney in the family law area. She is Managing Partner at the Geller Group and specializes in family law, divorce, custody disputes, collaborative divorce, and litigation.  Maria has been continually recognized as Virginia Business' Legal Elite and selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Virginia and the District of Columbia. She's a frequent speaker and is a member of the Collaborative Professionals of Northern Virginia (CPNV), the D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals (DCACP), and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Maria graduated cum laude from the Honors Program at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and cum laude from the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. She is active in the DC community and served two years as General Counsel for Crispus Attucks Development Corporation. Our worlds have overlapped along the way, too. Maria was General Counsel for the Taste of the South Charity, which I was involved with for years, and she's a member of the Junior League of Washington, where I served as President.  Along with Maria's zeal for the practice of law, she is an avid runner and yoga practitioner, and loves cooking and spending time with her husband and three sons.  You Can Find Maria: Thegellerlawgroup.com On Instagram Want Your Question Answered On The Podcast? Got a question for me or something you're struggling with in your stepfamily life? Submit a question to be answered on a future podcast episode HERE If you're looking for some help with stepfamily communication, make sure you grab Smooth Talking: 10 Essential Stepmom Scripts - it will give you the exact words to use when you're trying to talk about some of the tricky stepfamily topics that come up on the regular. Are you enjoying The Stepmom Diaries? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show. It will help me reach more stepmoms just like you so they can get MORE out of stepmom life! It's super easy – all you have to do is click HERE and scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “write a review.” Then just let me know what you like best! And the best part about leaving a review? If you send me a screenshot of your review, I'll send YOU my 20-minute Stepmom Self-Care Blueprint. For FREE. It's normally $49 and it's a great tool to quickly set up a self-care plan you'll actually use. Just head HERE to send me your screenshot and grab your blueprint!

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association, Bill Miller. Miller is the President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), which represents the $329 billion U.S. casino industry. Since joining the AGA in 2019, Miller has elevated the association's influence in Washington, advanced key industry priorities, and deepened member engagement. In 2019, the American Gaming Association (AGA) launched the "Have A Game Plan" campaign to educate sports fans about the principles of responsible sports betting. This campaign emphasizes key guidelines, including setting a budget and adhering to it, keeping betting a social activity, understanding the odds, and placing bets with trusted, regulated operators. In 2021, SeventySix Capital became the first investment firm to join the initiative. Most notably, under Miller's leadership, the AGA navigated the gaming industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. He led the advocacy effort that united AGA members and the broader gaming industry, secured unprecedented federal relief and created a favorable policy landscape for gaming's remarkable recovery. He has advanced efforts to strengthen the gaming industry's commitment to responsibility, build a sustainable legal sports betting market, accelerate casino payments modernization, diminish the illegal gambling market, and initiate industry-wide efforts on workforce development and sustainability. Miller has also reinvigorated the Global Gaming Expo, the gaming industry's premier tradeshow. Miller has more than three decades of experience on Capitol Hill and representing business interests in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the AGA, Miller served as the top lobbyist at Business Roundtable, the association of chief executive officers of America's leading companies. During his tenure, he led consequential lobbying efforts to pass the landmark 2017 tax reform legislation and usher in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Miller also spent time as a partner at international corporate communications firm Brunswick, providing strategic counsel to several U.S. and international corporations. At the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Miller served as senior vice president and national political director. Miller drove the Chamber's political affairs and federal lobbying efforts for more than a decade, where he created a favorable policy environment for the U.S. business community to thrive. Early in his career, Miller served as chief of staff and campaign manager for Representative Constance A. Morella (MD-8), overseeing the Congresswoman's legislative and political agenda. Miller is recognized as an influential leader in Washington, including being named to Washingtonian magazine's Most Influential People List (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024) and The Hill's Top Lobbyists (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). Miller is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's C100, and he also sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of Global Gaming Business and iGB Executive. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors for Ford's Theater, and he also sits on the Boards of Directors for the International Center for Responsible Gaming, Public Affairs Council, U.S. Travel Association, and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, where he chairs its Finance Committee. Miller earned a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland and J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. He resides in Washington, D.C. with his two sons. Bill Miller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamcmiller/ X: https://x.com/BillMillerAGA

Collabs in space? So hot right now. JAXA and ESA expand their collaboration plans. ISRO's working more closely with Australia for Gaganyaan. ESA wards Arianegroup another 230 million euros for Themis. And more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Liz Chang, space law candidate at the American University Washington College of Law, who we talked with recently  at the Beyond Earth Symposium.  You can connect with Liz on LinkedIn.  Selected Reading JAXA-ESA Joint Statement on Next Big Cooperations (JAXA) ISRO signs Implementation Agreement with Australian Space Agency for Gaganyaan mission (The Hindu)  ESA Award Another €230M to ArianeGroup for Themis Demonstrator  (European Spaceflight)  Lunar Outpost Signs with SpaceX for Starship Moon Mission (Lunar Outpost) Space Station Raises Orbit Avoiding Orbital Debris  (NASA) Watch Russian Progress cargo spacecraft launch to the ISS on Nov. 21  (space.com) Blue Origin New Glenn out for a static fire test on the launch pad. (Bluesky) China tech firm gains altitude as Brazil embraces alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink (SCMP)  Brazil approves Chinese satellite internet before operations (The Register) TRL Space-Led Consortium Begins LUMI Mission to Lunar South Pole (SpaceWatch Global) Astronomers take the first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy (ESO)  Discovery Alert: A Rare Glimpse of a Newborn Planet (NASA Science) Made in space production of biological supplements to support astronaut health (Space Daily) T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Hunter is joined once again by Professor Andrew Ferguson. Last time Andrew was on the show, he and Hunter discussed the state of the 4th Amendment in the digital era. This time, Hunter and Andrew dive into three law review articles Andrew has recently published. The first discussed a new framework for analyzing the 4th Amendment. The second and third articles are all about new, dangerous was police and prosecutors are relying on AI.     Guests: Andrew Ferguson, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law   Resources: Andrew's Faculty Page https://www.american.edu/wcl/faculty/ferguson.cfm Andrews Law Review Articles Digital Rummaging https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4377633 AI in Police Reports https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4897632 Video Analytics and the Fourth Amendment https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4766249 U.S. v Tuggle https://media.ca7.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/rssExec.pl?Submit=Display&Path=Y2021/D07-14/C:20-2352:J:Flaum:aut:T:fnOp:N:2733467:S:0  More on AI in Police Reports https://www.kqed.org/news/12007520/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-reports-police-write https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/171-mic-drop-andrew-ferguson-says-ais-introduction/id1225077306?i=1000671753062 https://www.propublica.org/article/police-body-cameras-video-ai-law-enforcement https://apnews.com/article/ai-writes-police-reports-axon-body-cameras-chatgpt-a24d1502b53faae4be0dac069243f418   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

Yeve is an American University Washington College of Law graduate and works as the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer at Yevedzo Coaching and Consulting. In this episode, Yeve takes us on a journey packed with wisdom, resilience, and reinvention. From her days as a law student and accomplished attorney to her current roles as a children's book author and career coach, Yeve embodies the art of purposeful evolution.We begin with her formative years at Claflin University, where she immersed herself in every opportunity—but at a cost. Yeve shares how this drive eventually led to burnout, reshaping her path. Instead of heading straight to law school, she chose to gain real-world experience, spending four years as an auditor, including three transformative years working in London.Yeve reflects on how those years prepared her for law school, though the first year was still a shock to the system. Her lessons? Fully commit, stay adaptable, and turn challenges into actionable insights. Driven by a deep sense of impact, Yeve built a career rooted in helping others.Post-law school, Yeve climbed the ranks in Big Law, stressing the importance of asking questions, delivering excellence, and cultivating relationships with sponsors—key allies in navigating the professional world. This year, Yeve took a bold step, launching Yevedzo Coaching and Consulting, where she helps clients carve purposeful paths forward, leading with empathy and warmth.Yeve also shares the story behind her celebrated children's book, My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words, which has brought her message of connection and heritage to readers worldwide.This episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights, heartfelt advice, and stories of reinvention. Whether you're a law student, a professional in transition, or simply someone looking for inspiration, Yeve's journey offers something for everyone.Tune in now—you won't want to miss this one!Yeve's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachyeveYeve's Website: https://www.yevedzo.com/let-s-connectMy First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words: https://a.co/d/c59yy5OBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 21-year-old super-star, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110 you get yourself the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10 you get 10% off the self-paced course! On top of that, Alden offers an upcoming 10-week course for the January LSAT. Using code LITM100 you get $100 off the 10-week course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use both code LITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course, and LITM100 for $100 off the 10-week course! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lawyersinthemaking.substack.com

Welcome back to A Hard Look! This offers a deeper dive into The Mandate for Leadership, also known as Project 2025. In Part Two, we analyze the document alongside experts Dr. Don Kettl and Dr. Jennifer Selin. Visit our website:  https://administrativelawreview.org/podcast-a-hard-look/ Learn more about our guests Jennifer Selin: Google Scholar Profile Don Kettl: LinkedIn Recommended Readings Heritage Foundation "Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise” by The Heritage Foundation (also known as Project 2025) Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) “Constraining the Executive Branch: Congressional Use of the Courts in the Administrative State” by Jennifer Selin and Pamela Clouser McCann  “The Importance of Removal Restrictions in a Schedule F World” by Jennifer Selin and Paul Verkuil  “The Transformation of Governance: Public Administration for the Twenty-First Century” by Donald Kettl “The Divided States of America” by Donald Kettl This episode was produced by the Administrative Law Review Senior Technology Editor, Sophia Navedo-Quinones, and Technology Editor, Victoria Paul. Thank you to American University Washington College of Law's Professor Lubbers and Professor Popper for their guidance on this episode. If you have any questions about this episode or the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail us at ALR-Sr-Tech-Editor@wcl.american.edu. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

This episode is part two of a two-part series which captures the live recording of a panel held at the 1st Emerging Technologies in the Law Course. In this episode, LTC(R) Laura West, Former Chair of the National Security Law Department, wraps up her conversation with the panelists and ends by fielding questions from the audience. Tune is as the esteemed panelists, Professor Gary Corn, Director of the Technology, Law & Security Program at American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Jonathan Horowitz, Legal Advisor at International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC, and Mr. Matt Fussa, Trust Officer at Cisco Systems, finish the fascinating conversation they started last episode! NSL Practitioners interested in reviewing resources and scholarship produced by ADN should check out the Operational Law Handbook and LOAC Documentary Supplement and other significant military legal resources available at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School website under publications - https://tjaglcs.army.mil/. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Welcome back to A Hard Look! Listen to our first episode of our new “Quick Look” series, where we provide insight into foundational administrative law principles. In today's episode, we start with basics and define administrative law, provide an overview of its principles, and discuss its development within the United States. Show Notes Visit our website: https://administrativelawreview.org/podcast-a-hard-look/ Recommended Readings Administrative Law and Process in a Nutshell by ⁠Ronald M. Levin & Jeffrey S, Lubbers Administrative Law and Regulatory Policy: Problems, Text, and Cases by Stephen G. Breyer, et al. This episode was produced by the Administrative Law Review Senior Technology Editor, Sophia Navedo-Quinones, and Technology Editor, Victoria Paul. Thank you to Professor Jeffrey S. Lubbers at American University Washington College of Law for contributing to this episode's development. If you have any questions about this episode or the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail us at ALR-Sr-Tech-Editor@wcl.american.edu.

According to Senator Bob Casey, the ranking member of the special committee on aging , "The right to vote is one of the fundamental pilars of our democracy, but that right is under attack for millions of older Americans across the nation. Attempts to limit voting locations, the length of early voting periods, inaccessible voting locations, and new, strict voter identification laws threaten the hard won voting rights of older Americans." So we invited Attorney Joan Bondareff to be our guest on Specifically for Seniors today to explain what can be done to make it easier for older adults to register and vote. Attorney Bondareff is Special Counsel at Blank Rome Government Relations,LLC. She primarily focuses her practice on marine transportation, and environmental, regulatory and renewable energy legislative issues. Joan served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School and as an adjunct professor at American University/Washington College of Law and is a  member, American Bar Association Center for Excellence in Elder Law and Dementia. Joan and I discussed the importance of the senior vote, the barriers to voting, specific issues for seniors in nursing facilities, congressional actions and what we can do to help older Americans to vote.

This episode is part one of a two-part series which captures the live recording of a panel held at the 1st Emerging Technologies in the Law Course. Moder-ated by, LTC(R) Laura West, Former Chair of the National Security Law De-partment, the panel discusses the private sector's emerging role in current and future conflict, as well as how government practitioners should consider working alongside big tech companies in future warfare. The esteemed panel-ists, Professor Gary Corn, Director of the Technology, Law & Security Pro-gram at American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Jonathan Hor-owitz, Legal Advisor at International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC, and Mr. Matt Fussa, Trust Officer at Cisco Systems, all provide different, expert perspectives on the increasing and complex role of big tech in conflict. NSL Practitioners interested in reviewing resources and scholarship produced by ADN should check out the Operational Law Handbook and LOAC Documentary Supplement and other significant military legal resources available at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School website under publications - https://tjaglcs.army.mil/. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Socratic teaching is a primary pedagogical technique in American law school education. In this episode, Jamie Abrams joins us to discuss barriers this method can impose and strategies for a more inclusive approach to Socratic teaching. Jamie is a Professor of Law and the Director of the Legal Rhetoric Program at the American University Washington College of Law.  She has published numerous books, chapters, and articles, including several on legal education pedagogy. Jamie is the recipient of teaching awards from Blackboard, the University of Louisville, and the American University Washington College of Law. She also co-founded the Brandeis Human Rights Advocacy Program at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law which works to advance the human rights of immigrants, refugees, and noncitizens. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Joe Richardson is a labor law lawyer with union clients, a seemingly significant pivot from his military service and defense contracting after college. He discusses his motivations for leaving the defense sector and how his upbringing influences his current work in labor relations. Joe shares insights into the intricacies of union representation and union dynamics, collective bargaining, contract negotiations, and the day-to-day challenges and rewards of advocating for workers' rights. Joe is a graduate of American University Washington College of Law.This episode his hosted by Katya Valasek.Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Idaho LawLearn more about Idaho LawLearn more about Rutgers LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Rutgers Law7Sage Admissions ConsultingLearn more about 7SageIdaho LawLearn more about Idaho Law

Join us on our fourteenth episode with Meghana Vodela, a District XI Assistant Public Defender with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. As a graduate of the American University Washington College of Law, Meghana is passionate about dismantling long-standing injustices within the U.S. criminal justice system. She was a student attorney for the university's Women and the Law Clinic (now renamed the Gender Justice Clinic) where her work focused on advocating for disenfranchised clients in the greater Washington D.C. area. Meghana's publication titled, "Restorative Justice: Uplifting Human Rights for the Marginalized, Vulnerable, Victimized, and the United States As a Whole" can be read via the link below. https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2004&context=hrbrief

City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg rejoins Rich and Tina to provide insight on how Chicago plans to prepare for the Democratic National Convention. Fix the Court Executive Director Gabe Roth discusses gifts accepted by Supreme Court justices. American University Washington College of Law Professor Stephen Wermiel discusses recent Supreme Court decisions. Duke Center […]

Melinda Katz became the District Attorney for Queens County in January 2020, making history as the first woman to hold the office.Under her leadership, the District Attorney's office ensures that all defendants are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner, while protecting the communities it serves in the most diverse county in America. District Attorney Katz restructured the office with new bureaus and mandates to manage challenges including taking guns off the street, empowering victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and seeking justice even in the oldest of cold cases.Shanon LaCorte has extensive work experience in the legal field. Shanon is currently working as the Bureau Chief of the Crime Strategies & Intelligence Bureau at the Queens District Attorney's Office since July 2023. Prior to this, they held the role of Director of the Crime Strategies & Intelligence Unit from May 2021 to July 2023.Before joining the Queens District Attorney's Office, Shanon worked at the Office of the New York State Attorney General. Shanon served as the Special Counsel for the Statewide Organized Crime Task Force from April 2016 to May 2021. Prior to that, they were an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Enforcement & Financial Crimes Bureau from October 2014 to March 2016.Shanon's earlier work experience includes working as an Assistant District Attorney at the Nassau County District Attorney's Office from January 2011 to October 2014. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate in the Litigation Department at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP from September 2007 to August 2010.Shanon LaCorte obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Union College between 2000 and 2004. Subsequently, they attended American University Washington College of Law from 2004 to 2007 and earned a Doctor of Law degree (JD). What are ghost guns and why should you be concerned?The United States ranks first in the world when it comes to firearms ownership with 400 million guns that we know of. Guns Incorporated is big business in the United States valued at almost 21 billion dollars with more than five percent annual growth. This will be disrupted by 3D printed guns imminently.2024 has already seen a more than 1000 percent increase in 3D printed firearm recoveries in New York City. Queens County leads New York City in ghost gun recoveries. Their impressive leadership has implemented forward looking techniques to limit the flow of 3D printed machine guns, assault weapons, mines, bombs, and bullets in New York City. In this episode, District Attorney Melinda Katz and Bureau Chief Shanon LaCorte join us to talk about the growing of ghost guns and 3D printed firearms and they are working toward keeping these guns of the street.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Melinda KatzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindakatz/Website: https://www.katzforny.com/Shanon LaCorteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanon-lacorte-921324210/To join the conversation follow Marc Beckman here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagram

In today's episode of "Journey to Esquire," we pass the mic to Christina Potter Bayern. Christina Potter Bayern is a bilingual attorney and founder of Potter Bayern Law, PLLC, a personal injury and business litigation firm. Combining the attributes of compassion and tenacity, she offers approachable and personalized legal representation for businesses and individuals. Christina provides legal counsel when business disputes arise, contracts are breached, and insurance companies have wrongfully denied coverage on a claim. She also focuses her practice on representing clients injured by the negligence of others and those whose insurance claims have been denied or underpaid. Prior to starting Potter Bayern Law, she worked at a multi-state law firm and practiced in both state and federal court. Christina graduated with a Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law. During law school, Christina took part in the civil advocacy clinic and interned at the Maryland Court of Appeals, the highest appellate court in Maryland. She also served as President of the Latin Law Students' Association and became Co-Editor-in-Chief for one of the law school's legal publications. Christina is admitted to practice in Florida and for the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Aside from her legal work, Christina enjoys being engaged in the community and spending time with her family. She is the President-Elect of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association, serves as Chair of the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association's Young Lawyers' Division (YLD), and serves as a member of the Florida Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Fun Fact: I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Tampa Hispanic Bar Website - https://www.thba.org/ Twitter/ X - https://twitter.com/THBAOrg FB - https://www.facebook.com/tampahispanicbar IG - https://www.instagram.com/tampahispanicbar/ Social Media Website: www.journeytoesquire.com Email: info@journeytoesquire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dive... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneytoEsq/ YT: https://youtube.com/@journeytoesquire Twitter: @JourneytoEsq                 https://mobile.twitter.com/journeytoesq Instagram: @JourneytoEsq  https://www.instagram.com/journeytoesq/ www.journeytoesquire.com info@journeytoesquire.com @JourneytoEsquire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

Hilary Allen, a law professor at American University Washington College of Law, warns that a stablecoin regulation bill could open the door to mixing banking and commerce, allowing WalMart, Amazon or Google to effectively set up their own bank without facing bank-like regulations. She also details issues with the legislation introduced to date, including failures to address critically important issues.

Artificial intelligence is the most important technological tool being developed today, but the use of preexisting copyrighted works to train these AI systems is deeply controversial. At the end of 2023 the New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that OpenAI's use of articles from the New York Times to train their ChatGPT large language model constitutes copyright infringement. An answer is due at the end of February, and it's expected the case will revolve on the question of whether the use of the copyrighted content of the Times was a fair use. The fair use analysis will likely turn on whether the use of copyrighted content to train a AI system "transforms" the work in a way which makes the use fair. The Supreme Court has spoken on this question twice recently, holding that Google's use of parts of Oracle's Java programming language to build the Android operating system was transformative, but that the licensing of a Andy Warhol work based on a photograph by Lynn Goldsmith was not transformative of Goldsmith's work. Also important and perhaps most on-point is a decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that Google's Image Search system is transformative of the photographs it indexes and displays as thumbnails.To help understand this case Professors Charles Duan from the American University Washington College of Law and Zvi Rosen of the Simmons School of Law at Southern Illinois University was joined by Steven Tepp of Sentinel Worldwide, who is also a Lecturer at the George Washington University School of Law and formerly of the U.S. Copyright Office. John Moran of Holland & Knight moderated the panel and provided additional perspective.

Welcome back to another episode of the How I Lawyer Podcast, where it is my job to interview lawyers about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well. Today's guest is Astor Heaven, a Partner at Crowell & Moring, where he is a trial lawyer and commercial litigator working on a range of matters, with a focus on defense industry and government contract clients.  After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, Astor served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy before attending law school at American University Washington College of Law.  After graduating from law school, Astor worked as a transactional attorney at Mintz before joining Crowell & Moring's litigation practice. In this episode, Astor shares valuable insights about the legal profession including:

In our last instalment of our mini series on the Fourth Amendment, Hunter spoke with Andrew Ferguson, Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law. On this episode, we will explore the rise of Big Data Policing, also known as predictive policing, and how the digital era we are in must be understood differently than previous eras if the Fourth Amendment is to protect people's privacy.   Guests: Andrew Ferguson, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law   Resources: Andrew's Faculty Page https://www.wcl.american.edu/community/faculty/profile/aferguson/publications The Rise of Big Data Policing https://nyupress.org/9781479892822/ Real Time Crime Centers https://www.wired.com/story/real-time-crime-centers-rtcc-us-police/     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

Pathogens in Pop Culture: Pandemic and Play - A Board Game Journey with Matt LeacockJoin NETEC hosts Lauren Sauer and Rachel Lookadoo for this special episode of Transmission Interrupted as the Pathogens in Pop Culture series continues. In this episode, Lauren and Rachel delve into the world of tabletop gaming with special guest Matt Leacock, renowned board game designer and creator of the widely popular cooperative game Pandemic. Together, they explore Matt's experience creating the game and discuss how real-life pandemics and issues like global warming influence the design and creation of his tabletop games. From the positive reception of the game within the infectious disease and pandemic response communities to Matt's upcoming climate change-focused game, Daybreak, this episode promises to be a captivating exploration of the intersection between gaming, education, and public health, offering a unique perspective on these critically important topics. So grab your headphones and join us for another intriguing episode of Transmission Interrupted.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at info@netec.org.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestsMatt LeacockMatt Leacock has been designing board games since he was very young and full time since 2014. He is best known as a designer of cooperative games, including Pandemic, Daybreak, and Forbidden Island. Pandemic, first published in 2008, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide and is available in over 30 languages. His latest game, Daybreak, challenges players to stop climate change. He lives in Sunnyvale, California. For information about Matt and his creations, visit Matt Leacock Games at www.leacock.comHostLauren Sauer, MScLauren is an Associate Professor in the College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Core Faculty of the UNMC Global Center for Health Security. She is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the director of the Special Pathogens Research Network.She previously served as Director of Operations for the Johns Hopkins Office of Critical Event Preparedness where she ran the inpatient COVID-19 biobank and served on the COVID-19 research steering committee for JHU. Lauren's research focuses on human subjects research in bio-emergencies and disasters, in particular, ethical implementation of research and navigating the regulatory environment. The goal of her research is to provide health care facilities with the tools needed to conduct a clinical and operational research response in emergencies.Rachel Lookadoo, JDRachel Lookadoo is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology department of the College of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Biosecurity, Biopreparedness, and Emerging Infectious Diseases. She also acts as the Director of Public Health Policy for the Water, Climate, and Health program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Ms. Lookadoo's background is as an attorney, and she focuses on the various legal and regulatory issues that can arise in emergency preparedness and response. She specializes in public health impacts of climate change, healthcare surge events, isolation/quarantine law, crisis standards of care, infectious disease response, and general legal preparedness. Ms. Lookadoo also conducts emergency preparedness trainings and assessments for public health departments and healthcare facilities nationally. Ms. Lookadoo received her Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law,

In recent years, police departments nationwide have increasingly embraced data and AI tools to enhance their crime prevention, investigation, and conviction efforts. These technologies range from image analysis on body cameras to license plate trackers predicting potential involvement in drug trafficking. However, a crucial question arises: Are these technologies both accurate and fair? Is law enforcement adequately trained to utilize them effectively? Is legislation adapting swiftly enough to keep pace with these transformative changes? On today's episode we engage in a conversation with a professor of law and a police chief who together provide us insights into the evolving landscape of policing technologies.  Our guests: Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law Virgil Green, Chief of Police for Golden Valley, Minnesota, and co-host of  “You And The Law” podcast

Andrea Martinez, a 2004 JBU grad, is an immigration lawyer and the owner of Martinez Immigration Law, LLC, in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to entering private practice, she served as a federal judicial law clerk at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., and also worked for nine months in Guatemala assisting in the prosecution of child sex offenders with the non-profit organization, International Justice Mission. Andrea received her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law in 2007.

Mayors from cities all along the Mississippi River's 10 states are meeting in Bemidji. It's the annual meeting of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative. And of course, a big focus is the 2,340 miles of flowing water that these cities share. But how it will be shared in the future is in the spotlight. Mayors from cities along the river are expected to vote on whether to support what is being called the “Mississippi River Compact.” The agreement could set the stage for who gets to use the water from the Mississippi in the U.S. and how it's used. Related Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it State Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) and Alexandra Campbell-Ferrari, the executive director of the Center for Water Security and Cooperation and an adjunct professor of Water Law at the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and American University Washington College of Law join MPR News guest host Emily Bright. Both shared a presentation on the “Mississippi River Compact” at the conference. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.   We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.

Scarinci Hollenbeck IP Litigation Co-Chair Albert Soler joins Rich and Tina to discuss the US Supreme Court decision in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith. American University Washington College of Law Faculty Director, Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property Michael Carroll discusses the Supreme Court's holding in Gonzalez v. Google. Executive Director of the Illinois […]

Stephen Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, discusses the abortion pill case and the dissent by Justice Samuel Alito. Ezra Rosser, a professor at the American University Washington College of Law, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on the sovereignty of Indian tribes. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pierre N. McDonnaugh, JD, LLM, a Connecticut licensed attorney with extensive experience in banking, compliance, and financial derivatives regulation. Dr. McDonnaugh holds a DPS from the Pace University Lubin School of Business, an LLM from the American University Washington College of Law, and a graduate of Howard University School of Law. Despite his impressive credentials, Dr. McDonnaugh proudly considers himself a "professional failure," as he believes that failure is an essential component of success in any field. Join us as we explore Dr. McDonnaugh's unique perspective on the relationship between failure and success and gain valuable insights into his career journey. https://www.thestclairspeaksshowpodcast.com/

Kate Kelly, Esq. is a zealous advocate and passionate activist. She has a JD from American University Washington College of Law, the only law school in the world founded by, and for, women.  She is a vocal women's rights champion in the U.S., and around the world.Kate believes the simple and popular adage that women's rights are human rights, and is committed to legal advocacy & education for women & other marginalized groups. She is a nationally-known advocate for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, and Host of the Gold Anthem Award-winning podcast Ordinary Equality. She has a book also called “Ordinary Equality” about the history of the women who have shaped the U.S. Constitution. In 2013 Kate founded a group called Ordain Women to advocate for gender equality in the Mormon Church. She was convicted of apostasy by 3 male Mormon leaders & excommunicated from the church in June 2014 for speaking out against the institutional oppression of women. But, Kate's work for women's equality continues unabated. You can find Kate Kelly:On her website: www.katekellyesq.comPurchase her book: Ordinary EqualityFollow on IG: kate_kelly_esqI want to hear from you!Support & Subscribe- your support helps me to keep making this podcast! Become a supporter and I will shout out a thank you on my next episode!DM me on IG @tiphanykaneCheck out my website: www.tiphanykane.comLeave Tiphany a Voice Message to have a spotlight on the podcastProduced & Edited by: KaSa Media Productions

Lina Khan's FTC war on gaming https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/lina-khans-ftc-war-on-gaming Caden Rosenbaum Caden is the tech and innovation policy analyst at the Libertas Institute based in Lehi, UT. Caden has worked in DC tech policy for the past four years, publishing multiple articles, op-eds, regulatory comments, and policy briefs along the way. Caden's primary areas of expertise are content moderation, data privacy, and drone regulation. Recently, Caden expanded his research areas to include the gig economy, regulatory sandboxes, and blockchain. A graduate of American University Washington College of Law, Caden is barred in the District of Columbia. https://twitter.com/CadenRosenbaum https://www.young-voices.com/advocate/caden-rosenbaum/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Jorge L. Contreras is an American legal scholar and attorney who is recognized as a leading global authority on intellectual property law, technical standardization, and the law and policy of human genomics. Contreras currently holds the rank of Presidential Scholar and Professor of Law at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Utah School of Medicine.  He also serves as a Senior Policy Fellow at the American University Washington College of Law. He has held prior academic appointments at American University Washington College of Law (2011-13) and Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (2010-11). ➡️ Show Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-contreras-53683/  https://twitter.com/contreraslegals/  ➡️ Podcast Sponsors HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Jorge Contreras's origin story  04:09 - Jorge Contreras's legal background 06:23 - A brief background on patents 08:05 - Can DNA be patented? 11:38 - How can someone patent something that is not man-made? 15:40 - First individual that tried to patent a human gene 16:28 - Why did it take so long for patenting a human gene to be contested? 18:55 - Is patenting a human gene a massive social problem? 26:16 - What was the controversy with the Obama administration regarding this topic? 31:21 - What was the actual outcome of this case? 35:33 - Is there any provision that allows people to study a patented gene? 36:50 - Is Covid directly related to the outcomes of this case? 40:02 - Where does the biotech industry stand on this decision? 42:57 - Will patents like this be a benefit to society? 47:46 - What does Jorge think about patent culture in the future? 51:02 - Where do people connect wIth Jorge Contreras? 53:20 - The biggest challenge of Jorge Contreras's career 55:40 - Who is the mentor of Jorge Contreras 57:50 - A book or a podcast recommendation by Jorge Contreras 59:25 - What would Jorge tell his 20-year-old self?  1:00:10 - What does success mean to Jorge Contreras? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We've got the context on the biggest stories from the week – from the new Omicron subvariant, to a controversial new abortion bill in Idaho. And a major declaration from the United States that has some people saying: “too little, too late?” Next up: Biden's Supreme Court pick Ketanji Brown Jackson headed to Capitol Hill this week. We'll break down what we learned about Jackson from her marathon confirmation hearings.  ICYMI: Trouble's brewing at the happiest place on earth. Disney's CEO is caught in the crossfire between his employees and Florida politicians. We'll Skimm Disney's wild ride…in 60 seconds.  Then: As NATO allies met in Europe this week to discuss the war in Ukraine, one global power has notably taken a seat on the sidelines: China. We'll explain how China could influence the outcome of this war. And why China's relationship status with Russia is “it's complicated.” Finally: Lights, camera, Oscars. Mark your calendars for the Academy Awards this Sunday. And if you've still got a lot of movies on your watch list - or you just want to get filled in on Oscars-related drama - we've got you covered.  On this episode, you'll hear from:  Rebecca Hamilton, associate professor at American University Washington College of Law.  Seema Mohapatra, visiting law professor at Southern Methodist University David Rennie, the Beijing bureau chief for the Economist Bridget Armstrong, host of Pop Cultured with the Skimm Want more Skimm?  Sign up for our free daily newsletter Email us your questions about what's going on in the news right now  Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Alex Carr and Will Livingston. Additional help from Sagine Corrielus. Engineered by Andrew Callaway. TheSkimm's head of audio is Graelyn Brashear.