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California is suing Donald Trump over his sweeping tariffs, claiming the current US President is abusing emergency powers to reshape the global economy and this steps outside the president's powers.What are the key arguments in this case being brought by California Governor Gavin Newsom, and does it have a chance to be successful?Nick Akerman, former Assistant US Attorney and former Watergate Prosecutor joins Kieran to discuss.

Years after they published the Mueller investigation findings, lawyers Aaron Zebley and Andrew Goldstein take the public behind the scenes. Zebley has served as an Assistant US Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, an FBI agent, and chief of staff to Robert Mueller at the FBI. He's now a partner at Wilmer Hale. Goldstein is the former chief of the public corruption unit at SDNY, and is now a partner at the law firm Cooley. They're co-authors of the new book, Interference: The Inside Story of Trump, Russia, and the Mueller Investigation.  Plus, can prosecutors prove the second would-be assassin's intent to kill former President Trump? How long is too long for legal briefs? And… can I ask you a question?  For show notes and a transcript of the episode head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/trump-mueller-report-interference-zebley-goldstein/  Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on Threads, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John is joined by Jeffrey Toobin, celebrated author and legal analyst, who reflects on his extensive career in law and legal journalism.  First, Jeffrey describes his legal background, including his clerkship on the Second Circuit which led to his years working for the Independent Counsel investigating the Iran Contra scandal (which led to his first book, Opening Arguments) and his years as an Assistant US Attorney.  He also describes his years writing for the New Yorker and covering the OJ Simpson trial which led to his second book, The Run of His Life.  Jeffrey then explains the writing process that has allowed him to complete nine books so far, including his strategy of writing about topics that have not been covered extensively by other authors, his absolute commitment to write 1,250 words per day for the project he is working on, and his habit of beginning to write each chapter in the middle and only writing the opening of the chapter later.  John and Jeffrey then discuss why books on trials are so popular, including how trials are “perfect dramatic stages” and good trial lawyers are experts in both emphasizing the dramatic elements in stories and making issues interesting and meaningful to non-lawyers.  Finally, John and Jeffrey discuss their favorite books about trial lawyers and personal insights into the most unforgettable lawyers Jeffrey has met including Johnnie Cochran, Barry Scheck, F. Lee Bailey and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In this episode, join us as we discuss the critical topic of winning legal cases for clients harmed by toxic mold, featuring special guest Kristina Baehr, an experienced and dedicated lawyer specializing in mold-related cases. Key Points ✅ Why attorneys historically do not take on mold-related litigation cases and why this needs to change ✅ Kristina's own personal story overcoming mold-related illness, being forced out of her home and becoming a hero and advocate for clients suffering from environmental toxicity. ✅ More on other environmental cases, such as the US Navy spill with jet fuel in Hawaii and how environmental medicine is reaching its way in to the legal system to help those patients who have been harmed Kristina Baehr Kristina is a national trial lawyer who represents sick people against the companies that made them sick. She founded Just Well Law to help clients recover financially so that they can rebuild their health and their lives. Kristina is used to high profile, high stakes litigation. As an Assistant US Attorney, Kristina then represented the United States in civil actions, including catastrophic personal injury. She defended Army doctors accused of medical malpractice, USPS drivers after catastrophic accidents, the Air Force in premises liability, and the VA and FAA in employment disputes.  After tragedy hit her own family, she returned to the plaintiffs' side and founded Just Well Law to help other families in crisis. She built the personal injury firm she couldn't find for her own family. Health and wellness require financial resources, and Kristina is relentless in pursuing the maximum recovery for her clients because she has been there too. Kristina attended Princeton University and then Yale Law School. Committed to using the law as a tool of empowerment, she has helped people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda find financial freedom, founded the domestic violence clinic at Yale Law School, and helped the Ministry of Justice of Liberia launch a sex crimes prosecution unit with the Carter Center. She served as a federal clerk for Nancy Gertner in the District of Massachusetts. And she teaches trial lawyers as an instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.  https://www.well.law/ https://www.instagram.com/justwelllaw  https://www.facebook.com/justwelllaw  https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-well-law-plc 

PREVIEW: #APPLE: #DOJ: Conversation with colleague Professor Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution re the assertion by Assistant US Attorney General Jonathan Kanter that the anti-trust case against Apple is in the league of the DOJ cases aganst Standard Oil, AT&T and Microsoft.  More later. 1904 Standard Oil of New Jersey

Rundown -    Intro with Troubadour Dave Gunders - 00:35   "Tarred and Feathered" by Dave Gunders - 14:02   John Walsh in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 19:20   Craig's Lawyers' Lounge welcomes John Walsh, former US Attorney for District of Colorado under President Obama, who is now seeking the job of Denver DA in this year's election. Find out what makes this Stanford Law grad tick.  https://www.walshfordenver.com/   Show begins with Troubadour Dave Gunders and host discussing dynamic guest, John Walsh and the remarkable $83.3 million dollar verdict in favor of E Jean Carroll against Donald J. Trump in US District Court in NYC. Opening dialogue addresses what happens next. Next, to honor the verdict against female abuser Trump, we play Tarred and Feathered, a funny song of revenge by Dave Gunders.   Learn about John Walsh growing up in metro Denver and serving as a clerk in DC Circuit Court. Walsh went on to be an Assistant US Attorney in Los Angeles in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Once back in Denver, John Walsh has had successful law practices and raised his three kids in the Mile High City.   The MAGA threat on US democracy and Rule of Law is reviewed. John Walsh worked hard to fight the Big Lie in the courts of Michigan during November and December 2020. Listen to how difficult and tense that litigation became.   Find out about the big names that John Walsh has interacted with along the way. Adam Schiff, Joyce Vance, Preet Bharara, Elena Kagan, Ken Salazar, Bill Ritter, Norm Early, Beth McCann and Barack Obama get name dropped.   The January 6 insurrection followed Trump's Big Lie and John Walsh wants folks to follow the ruling of renowned Reagan appointed federal Judge Lamberth who has sized up the effect of relentless MAGA propaganda.   Lamberth wrote, “In my 37 years on the bench, I cannot recall a time when such meritless justifications of criminal activity have gone mainstream. I have been dismayed to see distortions and outright falsehoods seep into the public consciousness.”   The MAGA threat to Rule of Law is thoroughly reviewed. Denver feels the impact of too many social and political problems, but remains one of the great cities in the world.   This podcast is a love letter to Denver, even with her flaws, where John Walsh wants to be Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Size up would be Denver District Attorney, his personality and professional qualifications.

This Day in Legal History: Birth of Alice Paul January 11 marks an important date in legal history, as it is the birthdate of Alice Paul, a pivotal figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States. Born on this day in 1885, in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Paul grew up in a well-to-do Quaker family known for its commitment to equality and social justice. Her upbringing played a significant role in shaping her advocacy for women's rights.Alice Paul attended Swarthmore College and later went on to earn a doctorate in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Her academic journey took her to England, where she joined the women's suffrage movement, learning militant tactics from Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union. Paul returned to the United States in 1910, bringing with her a new vigor and approach to the suffrage movement.In the U.S., she found the existing suffrage movement lacking in dynamism and urgency. To revitalize it, she joined the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and quickly became the head of their Congressional Committee. Her first major campaign was the organization of a suffrage parade in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 1913, strategically timed to coincide with President Woodrow Wilson's inauguration.Paul's tactics were notably more aggressive than those of her predecessors. She organized pickets, parades, and strikes, which often led to her and other suffragists being arrested. Her efforts, however, significantly boosted public awareness and support for the suffrage cause.In 1916, Paul formed the National Woman's Party (NWP), a more radical group focused solely on securing a constitutional amendment for women's suffrage. The NWP's relentless campaigning, including picketing the White House, was instrumental in leading to the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote.Following the suffrage victory, Alice Paul continued her advocacy, authoring the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923, a piece of legislation designed to guarantee equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex. Though it has yet to be ratified, the ERA remains a testament to her lifelong commitment to gender equality.Alice Paul's legacy is profound, and her strategies and philosophies continue to influence civil rights movements. She passed away on July 9, 1977, and was laid to rest in the Westfield Friends Burial Ground in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, continuing to inspire generations of activists in the fight for equality. Happy 138th birthday, Ms. Paul.The recent legal victory of the IRS in a significant tax fraud case involving syndicated easements could mark a turning point in the government's approach to these controversial tax transactions. In the case, real estate developer Jack Fisher, aged 71, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to pay $458 million in restitution by the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. His co-defendant, James Sinnott, received a 23-year sentence and a similar restitution order.The case centered around a fraudulent scheme using syndicated easements, where partnerships buy land and donate development rights to claim large tax deductions. Fisher and Sinnott's operation, which started in 2008 and expanded in 2013, involved inflated appraisals and forged documents. This type of transaction has seen nearly $36 billion in unwarranted deductions claimed from 2010 to 2018, leading to bipartisan legislation in 2022 to curb such practices.The substantial prison sentences and restitution in this case represent a rare and significant win for the government against a practice that has long eluded effective regulation. The outcome could influence future prosecutions and IRS cases in Tax Court, making it easier for the IRS to win against similar deals. The case highlights the need for the IRS to effectively review returns and manage valuation-based Tax Court cases, which have been both challenging and time-consuming.IRS Criminal Investigation Chief Jim Lee emphasized the agency's commitment to tackling abusive tax shelters using their financial expertise. The magnitude of the sentences and restitution should serve as a deterrent to those still promoting syndicated transactions. Legal experts and observers note that the case exposes the blatant valuation abuses in these transactions and underscores the urgency for individuals involved in similar activities to seek legal advice.The case against EcoVest, a company promoting syndicated easements, was settled in March 2023 without admission of wrongdoing, although the government had alleged $3 billion in improper deductions. The outcome of Fisher and Sinnott's case is seen as a warning to others in the industry, signaling the government's increased scrutiny and potential legal repercussions in such tax evasion schemes.IRS Victory in Land Tax Case Could Speed Government CrackdownThe civil fraud trial involving former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments scheduled for Thursday. Trump is facing nearly $370 million in penalties as New York Attorney General Letitia James alleges that he and his associates significantly inflated the value of his assets for over a decade to obtain better financial terms from banks. Trump denies these allegations, claiming the trial is politically motivated and a hindrance to his 2024 presidential campaign.Justice Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over the trial, rejected Trump's request to deliver his own closing arguments, aiming to avoid a "campaign speech" scenario. This trial is one of several legal challenges Trump faces amid his campaign to contest the 2024 election against President Joe Biden. Engoron will deliver the verdict later, without a jury, after previously finding Trump liable for fraud in September. The focus of the trial has been on determining the amount Trump should pay in ill-gotten gains.Trump has expressed frustration with Engoron's handling of the trial, including a gag order and a $15,000 fine for violating it. The state's lawyers have presented evidence that Trump consistently overvalued his assets. Trump, in his testimony, defended his valuations and accused James and Engoron of political bias. A notable moment in the trial was the testimony of Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, who claimed Trump directed him to manipulate asset values on financial statements.Trump's children, Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka, also testified, denying involvement in preparing the financial statements. While Ivanka is not a defendant like her brothers, all three have denied any wrongdoing.In addition to this trial, Trump faces potential criminal trials related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, handling of classified documents, and a hush money case in New York. He has pleaded not guilty in all these cases.Trump's $370 million civil fraud trial set to conclude in NY | ReutersU.S. House Republicans are moving towards holding Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, in contempt of Congress. This action follows Hunter's refusal to testify in a closed-door deposition concerning an impeachment probe of his father. Hunter unexpectedly appeared at a House Oversight Committee meeting, causing a stir and leading to heated exchanges between lawmakers.Republican Representative Nancy Mace criticized Hunter for not attending the deposition, accusing him of being afraid. The House Republicans claim that President Biden and his family improperly benefited from policy actions during his vice-presidency from 2009 to 2017, allegations both the White House and Hunter Biden deny.Hunter Biden is facing separate legal issues, including a federal court appearance in Los Angeles regarding unpaid taxes of $1.4 million and charges in Delaware related to lying about drug use while purchasing a handgun. He has pleaded not guilty to the Delaware charges.Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz questioned why the committee refused Hunter's offer to testify then and there. Hunter Biden's attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated that they had previously offered to cooperate with the House committees but were ignored. Lowell criticized the subpoena for a private deposition as a tactic misused by Republicans.The full House usually votes on contempt of Congress certification following a committee vote. Since 2008, the House has held 10 people in contempt, but the Justice Department has only sought indictments for two: Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro, advisors to former President Donald Trump. There is no precedent for a sitting president's family member being held in contempt of Congress. Contempt of Congress carries a penalty of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for one to 12 months.House Republicans move toward holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress | ReutersThomas Girardi, a disbarred plaintiffs attorney, is set to stand trial for fraud beginning May 21 in Los Angeles, significantly earlier than the February 2025 date his lawyers requested. The trial's scope will be narrowed to focus on four specific cases brought by Girardi's clients, as decided by the prosecutors to avoid delays. The Assistant US Attorney, Ali Moghaddas, emphasized that the trial would not go beyond the indictment's scope.Judge Josephine Staton of the Central District of California remarked that the case doesn't seem overly complex and has been pending for quite some time. Girardi's public defenders had sought a later trial date to prepare adequately, especially after focusing on assessing Girardi's ability to stand trial due to his cognitive impairment.In early January, Judge Staton determined that Girardi had mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment but had exaggerated his decline to avoid trial. The prosecution expressed concerns that any further delay might again raise questions about Girardi's competency.The discovery process has been extensive, with the government subpoenaing over a dozen banks, the state bar, and bankruptcy trustees for complaints against Girardi and others. However, much of the received documentation was deemed irrelevant to the current case. The prosecution has been asked to highlight key documents for the defense.Girardi faces wire fraud charges in Los Angeles related to allegedly stealing millions from clients in litigation over the 2018 Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX crash. He also faces charges in Illinois. The case will reconvene on February 23 to discuss discovery matters.Girardi Trial Set for May, Scope Is ‘Significantly' Narrowed (1) Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by Butcher Box and Lifeforce.We know that environmental toxins in our air and water can cause chronic disease. Mold is one of those deadly toxins, and exposure can cause symptoms that can't be explained by traditional testing or by doctors who are unfamiliar with how symptoms may present themselves. Those suffering exposure can often feel hopeless and unsupported.In addition, there is often no accountability for the experts or individuals who either intentionally or negligently caused the mold exposure. Today's guest hopes to change that. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with attorney Kristina Baehr about her family's personal experience with toxic mold and their journey to seek justice for the emotional, medical, and financial damages they suffered. Kristina shared what she learned about their symptoms, how her home had become a toxic bubble, and the lack of accountability on each party involved in the home building and inspection process. Kristina also shares why she started her law firm and made it her mission to help individuals suffering from exposure to environmental toxins, and discusses the facts of the Red Hill case in Hawaii, where military families were exposed to water contaminated with jet fuel. Kristina Baehr is a national trial lawyer representing sick people against the companies that made them sick. She founded Just Well Law to help clients recover financially to rebuild their health and lives. Kristina is also a former Assistant US Attorney and represented the United States in civil actions, including catastrophic personal injury. In this episode, Dhru and Kristina dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):The epidemic of chronic disease caused by water and mold and the cover-up efforts (3:54 / 3:54) What Kristina and her family learned about mold (6:47 / 6:47) How Kristina's house became toxic, causing her family symptoms and permanent damage (12:21 / 13:27) Accountability through the legal process (20:44 / 18:20) Status quo, conspiracy, and lack of accountability (22:00 / 19:46) The verdict in Kristina's family's case (29:14 / 27:00) The team that helped Kristina discover her diagnosis (42:30 / 40:02)Kristina's commitment to paying it forward and starting Just Well law (47:40 / 44:44)The symptoms families in Hawaii faced after ingesting jet fuel (51:44 / 48:57)Why the government chose to protect itself rather than protecting military families (54:30 / 51:50)Lack of responsibility and passing the buck in the Red Hill matter (57:44 / 54:53)Kristina's practice and the types of cases she focuses on (1:04:40 / 1:02:03) For more on Kristina, you can follow her on Instagram @justwelllaw, and through her website https://www.well.law/.Right now, new members of ButcherBox receive New York Strip steaks for a year PLUS $20 off your first order. Go to butcherbox.com/DHRU to sign up and use code DHRU.Right now, get 15% off your first purchase of Lifeforce at mylifeforce.com with code DHRU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi Everyone and Welcome Back!This week on The Nick Halaris Show we are featuring another of my old law school friends, Congressman Dan Goldman.  Dan is someone who has dedicated his life to public service and has inspiring track record fighting to preserve the rule of law in this country.  He currently represents New York's 10th District in the House of Representatives and has worked as an Assistant US Attorney in New York and as a criminal justice reformer for the better part of two decades.  For those who follow American politics closely, you'll also recognize him as the lead counsel in the 2019 impeachment of President Trump.  Whatever your politics, you have to admit that Dan's performance on such a high-profile, pressure-packed stage was incredibly impressive.  It was surreal for me to see my friend up there on that first day of the hearing so cool and so confident as he delivered a masterclass in legal oratory.  Ready to dive in? Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Youtubeor on your favorite podcast platform.

Club soda with lemonScott talks about the choices he made in leaving a Stanford Fellowship in creative writing to enroll at Harvard Law School where Alan Dershowitz was a young professor, the 1977 publication of his nonfiction book about law school, ONE L, his casework as an Assistant US Attorney in Chicago, the earth-shaking success of his 1987 fiction debut, PRESUMED INNOCENT, and thereafter the variety of strange reactions he got from judges, juries and opposing counsels when he entered the courtroom to litigate cases while already a bonafide literary star, his thoughts on the differences between novel and film writing, and the reboot of PRESUMED INNOCENT on Apple with David E. Kelley and JJ Abrams.

Alamdar Hamdani is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, one of the most important jurisdictions in the country. What I love about his story is that it's the classic  American story of how the son of poor immigrants in small-town Texas became the US attorney for one of the most important jurisdictions in the country. But I discovered another equally American part of this story I hadn't heard elsewhere - the story of the entrepreneurial civil service that led him to where he is today. (16:00) - the decision that changed his career (19:00) - how selling Sesame Street books led to the decision that changed his career (39:30) - how the South Asian bar led Alamdar to the US Attorney's Office. (42:30) - the shocking story of how Alamdar accepted his role as Assistant US Attorney (47:00) - what role does taking big risks in your career (58:00) - the lawyers Alamdar met early in his career (01:11:30) - the “Mama rule” (01:27:30) - what's the most underrated risk the US faces (01:32:30) - what are national trends in enforcement

Asheville's rising rate of violent crime inspired US Congressman Chuck Edwards, a Republican representing Western North Carolina, to convene what he billed an 'Anti-Crime Summit.' The forum happened this past Friday at Ferguson Hall, on the main campus of A-B Tech.The Overlook brings you this edited version, focusing largely on voices from Asheville. The complete, two-hour forum is available to our Patreon supporters. You'll hear about the roots and underlying causes behind the spike in crime, the challenges of battling this crime and what some panelists touted as victories and hopeful signs.In addition to Edwards, panelists included:Mark Buchanan, Clay County SheriffDavid Denninger, Assistant District Attorney, Buncombe CountyVan Duncan, former Buncombe County SheriffBill Hollingsed, Executive Director, NC Association Chiefs of PoliceHelen Hyatt, Asheville Coalition for Public SafetyEsther Manheimer, Asheville MayorQuentin MIller, Buncombe County SheriffAndrew Murray, District Attorney, Henderson-Polk-Transylvania countiesJohn Pritchard, Assistant US Attorney for Western District of NCCaleb Rudow, NC Representative District 116Bob Schurmeier, Director of NC State Bureau of InvestigationChris Swecker, former director, NC field office of the FBIZach Wallace, vice-president of public policy, Asheville Chamber of CommerceDavid Zack, Asheville Police Department ChiefSupport The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023

Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on Judgment and Mercy: https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501768521/judgment-and-mercy/#bookTabs=1 Read the transcript here: https://otter.ai/u/uUDuXKCSNuQrwHnYzofXBg5k9RE?utm_source=copy_url In this episode, we speak with Martin Siegel, author of Judgment and Mercy: The Turbulent Life and Times of the Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs. Martin J. Siegel practices and teaches law in Houston. After clerking for Judge Kaufman, he served as an Assistant US Attorney in Manhattan and on the staff of the US Senate Judiciary Committee. His writing has been published in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Houston Chronicle, and legal journals. As we mark the 70th anniversary of the Rosenberg executions, we spoke to Martin about their story ,as well as that of the young and ambitious judge who sentenced them to death – Judge Irving Robert Kaufman. We learn that in the decades after that fateful decision, Judge Kaufman transformed into one of the most progressive judges of his time, and Martin also shares with us his, and his fellow clerks', experiences working for the judge.

Today on The K Files, Katie talks to a very special guest: Michael Hirst, the attorney! Michael is the owner of his own law firm, Hirst Law Group in Davis, California. With experience in many aspects of the law, Michael is a renowned attorney and has 15 years of experience as an Assistant US Attorney for the Eastern District of California. Some of his cases have been featured on national television shows like 60 Minutes, ABC, and NPR, and in front-page stories in publications such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, just to name a few! He has also received multiple prestigious awards, including some from federal agencies, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Health and Human Services. During our conversation today, Michael shares valuable insights regarding what an attorney does and the different types of laws they can practice. He tells us about his career journey and how working as an investigator ultimately led him to pursue a career in law. He gives listeners some great nuggets of advice, especially for those considering a similar career path. So, if you're interested in maybe becoming an attorney someday, do not miss today's jam-packed episode!Key Points From This Episode:What an attorney does and the different types of law they can practice.Michael's career journey, from graduating from law school to working at Hirst Law Group.How being an investigator for medical malpractice lawsuits led him to become an attorney.Insight into his post-secondary education journey (and what he studied at college).Why Michael thinks that internships are a great idea.His recommendation for those considering law school: work as a paralegal. What makes working for the government different than working at a law firm.The story behind how Michael started his own law firm.Key differences between working for yourself and working for the government.Michael's experience of teaching federal court litigation and trial technique classes at UC Davis for the international law program.His favorite part of being an attorney (and the work involved).Keeping up with the law; how Michael finds the process of staying up to date.He elaborates on the bar exam and taking continuing legal education classes.Parting advice for anyone considering a similar career path!Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Michael Hirst on LinkedInHirst Law Group

Donald Trump has broken yet another norm, becoming the first US president in American history to be indicted on criminal charges. He surrendered to authorities Tuesday afternoon in lower Manhattan, and when he appeared before Judge Juan Manuel Marchan, he pleaded “not guilty” to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, in connection with a hush-money scheme ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Mr. Trump returned to his Florida home at Mar-a-Lago later on Tuesday. He gave a defiant speech, riddled with false claims, last night. Politically, Trump's indictment has been a boon for him. His poll numbers have spiked, and he says he has raised more than $7 million dollars since news of his indictment broke last month. Today, two perspectives on these unprecedented legal and political developments. We begin with Luke Broadwater, a congressional correspondent with the New York Times Washington Bureau. Luke Broadwater joins us on Zoom… Then, Tom's guest is the highly respected legal scholar and great friend of our show, Kim Wehle. She's on the faculty of the University of Baltimore School of Law. She's teaching this year at the American University Washington College of Law. She's a former Assistant US Attorney, and the host of the YouTube show, Simple Politics with Kim Wehle. And she's the author of three books, the latest of which is How to Think Like a Lawyer--And Why: A Common-Sense Guide to Everyday Dilemmas. Kim Wehle join us on Zoom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank analyzes the Trump indictment with Mathew J. Mari, veteran criminal defense attorney and a radio talk show host, William Igbokwe, former New York City Prosecutor and an attorney in private practice and David Katz, former Assistant US Attorney and Assistant District Attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank begins the show, as he does every Friday, with Ask Frank Anything! Of course, how could we not delve into the Trump indictment? Mr. Morano gets into it with a legal panel consisting of Mathew J. Mari, veteran criminal defense attorney and a radio talk show host, William Igbokwe, former New York City Prosecutor and an attorney in private practice and David Katz, former Assistant US Attorney and Assistant District Attorney. Later, we go over denunciations, discuss body language with Tonya Reiman, body language expert and author, and ask the question: did Jesus encounter aliens? It's another wild one on the Other Side of Midnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank analyzes the Trump indictment with Mathew J. Mari, veteran criminal defense attorney and a radio talk show host, William Igbokwe, former New York City Prosecutor and an attorney in private practice and David Katz, former Assistant US Attorney and Assistant District Attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grand jury weighing charges in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's hush-money probe against Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet next Monday. Last weekend, Former President Donald Trump said he expected to be indicted.  The probe is related to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election by Trump's former "fixer" Michael Cohen. It is believed Bragg will accuse the former President of a criminal campaign finance violation.  Defenders of President Trump have claimed this is a 'weaponization' of the justice system and a political attack by the DA.  This past week on the Rundown, former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy joined host Dave Anthony to discuss break down the case and what charges the former President could face. McCarthy also weighed in on the politics surrounding the issue, and what's important to know about the ongoing investigations surrounding President Trump in other jurisdictions including Georgia.  Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the discussion in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with the former federal prosecutor and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy and get a better understanding of former President Trump's legal troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grand jury weighing charges in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's hush-money probe against Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet next Monday. Last weekend, Former President Donald Trump said he expected to be indicted.  The probe is related to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election by Trump's former "fixer" Michael Cohen. It is believed Bragg will accuse the former President of a criminal campaign finance violation.  Defenders of President Trump have claimed this is a 'weaponization' of the justice system and a political attack by the DA.  This past week on the Rundown, former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy joined host Dave Anthony to discuss break down the case and what charges the former President could face. McCarthy also weighed in on the politics surrounding the issue, and what's important to know about the ongoing investigations surrounding President Trump in other jurisdictions including Georgia.  Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the discussion in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with the former federal prosecutor and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy and get a better understanding of former President Trump's legal troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The grand jury weighing charges in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's hush-money probe against Former President Donald Trump is expected to meet next Monday. Last weekend, Former President Donald Trump said he expected to be indicted.  The probe is related to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 election by Trump's former "fixer" Michael Cohen. It is believed Bragg will accuse the former President of a criminal campaign finance violation.  Defenders of President Trump have claimed this is a 'weaponization' of the justice system and a political attack by the DA.  This past week on the Rundown, former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy joined host Dave Anthony to discuss break down the case and what charges the former President could face. McCarthy also weighed in on the politics surrounding the issue, and what's important to know about the ongoing investigations surrounding President Trump in other jurisdictions including Georgia.  Due to time limitations, we could not include all of the discussion in our original segment. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear our entire interview with the former federal prosecutor and FOX News Contributor Andy McCarthy and get a better understanding of former President Trump's legal troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporate boards are feeling more pressure than ever from a variety of stakeholders—government prosecutors and regulators, institutional investors, corporate activists, consumers, and others seeking responsible change in an ever-changing global economy. As the concept of both corporate and individual accountability continues to expand, how can boards adapt their approach to governance and oversight to meet these increasingly complex expectations? In this episode of LRN's Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers is joined by Michael Volkov, the CEO of the Volkov Law Group and author of the recent white paper “Directors Dancing on the Head of a Pin: Corporate Boards Face Escalating Risks and Enforcement Challenges.” Listen in as they discuss the global challenges corporate boards are facing in 2023, and the steps they can take to meet regulatory pressures.    Guest: Michael Volkov Michael Volkov specializes in ethics and compliance, white collar defense, government investigations, and internal investigations. Michael devotes a significant portion of his practice to anti-corruption, sanctions, trade, antitrust, and AML compliance and defense. He regularly assists clients on FCPA, UK Bribery Act, AML, OFAC, Export-Import, Securities Fraud, and other issues.  Michael has extensive trial experience and has developed a problem-solving approach to serve client needs. He has extensive contacts in the federal government and on Capitol Hill. Given his broad government experience, he represents clients in federal and state court, before the Justice Department and other federal agencies, and on Capitol Hill.   Prior to launching his own law firm, Mr. Volkov was a partner at LeClairRyan (2012-2013); Mayer Brown (2010-2012), Dickinson Wright (2008-2010); Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice (2008); Chief Counsel, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, House Judiciary Committee (2005-2008); and Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee (2003-2005); Assistant US Attorney, United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (1989-2005); and a Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division, United States Department of Justice (1985-1989).  Mr. Volkov resides in Washington, D.C., San Diego, California, and Marsala, Italy, with his wife and six children. He and his wife enjoy traveling, the arts, and philanthropic activities. Mr. Volkov is an avid tennis player.    Host: Susan Divers Susan Divers is the director of thought leadership and best practices with LRN Corporation. She brings 30+ years' accomplishments and experience in the ethics and compliance arena to LRN clients and colleagues. This expertise includes building state-of-the-art compliance programs infused with values, designing user-friendly means of engaging and informing employees, fostering an embedded culture of compliance, and sharing substantial subject matter expertise in anti-corruption, export controls, sanctions, and other key areas of compliance. Prior to joining LRN, Mrs. Divers served as AECOM's Assistant General for Global Ethics & Compliance and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Under her leadership, AECOM's ethics and compliance program garnered six external awards in recognition of its effectiveness and Mrs. Divers' thought leadership in the ethics field. In 2011, Mrs. Divers received the AECOM CEO Award of Excellence, which recognized her work in advancing the company's ethics and compliance program. Before joining AECOM, she worked at SAIC and Lockheed Martin in the international compliance area. Prior to that, she was a partner with the DC office of Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal. She also spent four years in London and is qualified as a Solicitor to the High Court of England and Wales, practicing in the international arena with the law firms of Theodore Goddard & Co. and Herbert Smith & Co. She also served as an attorney in the Office of the Legal Advisor at the Department of State and was a member of the U.S. delegation to the UN working on the first anti-corruption multilateral treaty initiative.  Mrs. Divers is a member of the DC Bar and a graduate of Trinity College, Washington D.C. and of the National Law Center of George Washington University. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ethisphere Magazine listed her as one the “Attorneys Who Matter” in the ethics & compliance area. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of the Rutgers University Center for Ethical Behavior and served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Institute for Practical Training from 2005-2008. She resides in Northern Virginia and is a frequent speaker, writer and commentator on ethics and compliance topics.   For a transcript of this podcast, please visit the episode page at LRN.com.

Next on Midday, we're going to take stock of the numerous criminal and civil investigations into former president Donald Trump's actions before, during and after his White House stint. The government watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington reports that as of late last year, Mr. Trump had been accused of committing at least 56 criminal offenses in the period between the launch of his campaign in 2015 and now. There was news this week of an extraordinary legal finding by a DC Appeals Court pertaining to the criminal investigation into Mr. Trump's unauthorized retention of classified federal documents at his Florida resort. Joining Tom now to help us sort through all of Mr. Trump's current legal problems is Kim Wehle. She's a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. This year, she is teaching at the American University Washington College of Law. She's a former Assistant US Attorney, and is the author of three excellent books, one on the constitution, one on voting, and her latest offering: How to Think Like a Lawyer--And Why: A Common-Sense Guide to Everyday Dilemmas.  In addition to her scholarly work, she writes regular columns for Politico, The Atlantic, The Bulwark, and The Hill. She also provides frequent legal commentary for CNN, MSNBC, NBC, BBC, NPR, and numerous other media outlets (including this one). Kim is also the host of a YouTube show called #Simple Politics with Kim Wehle. Kim Wehle joins us on Zoom…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 1387: In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to Kevin O'Brien, former Assistant US Attorney to the DOJ, about hush money, Stormy Daniels and the latest farcical chapter of the Donald Trump Show Kevin O'Brien is a former Assistant US Attorney to the DOJ and partner at Ford O'Brien Landy LLP. Having tried over 25 cases and arbitrations to verdict, Kevin has the experience and vast knowledge necessary to understand the intricacies of white collar law. His time as Assistant U.S. Attorney to the Department of Justice adds the credibility that seldom few have. Kevin has recently been featured in the Huffington Post, Bloomberg, USA Today and Fox News. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. Joe speaks with Bloomberg's Laura Davison, Lisa Camooso Miller, Former-Communications Director for the RNC and Mick Mulvaney, Former Acting Chief of Staff, and former Assistant US Attorney, to get insight on Kevin McCarthy's stalled bid to become Speaker of the House on a day he lost three rounds of voting. Plus, insight and perspective from our panel, Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on McCarthy's path forward and what's next for Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seide serves as Senior Counsel at Government Accountability Project (GAP), a non-profit supporting government whistleblowers, where he specializes in immigration issues. David began his career in 1983 after earning a JD from NYU Law in the federal court system as a clerk to Hon. Morris E. Lasker. David soon rose to the position of Assistant US Attorney, serving as a White Collar and Securities Fraud Prosecutor. Before joining GAP, David worked as Special Counsel to U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and served as Partner at multiple private practices through the years. David also holds experience as Lead of High-Profile Internal Investigations for the U.S. Department of State. David has authored multiple books on internal and governmental investigations, including Warning the Witness: A Guide to Internal Investigations and the Attorney-Client Privilege and Navigating Multiple Government Investigations: Critical Issues and Guiding Principles.   Warning the Witness: A Guide to Internal Investigations and the Attorney-Client Privilege - https://www.amazon.com/Warning-Witness-Investigations-Attorney-Client-Privelege/dp/160442916X    Navigating Multiple Government Investigations: Critical Issues and Guiding Principles - https://www.americanbar.org/products/ecd/ebk/217821/    David Seide Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-z-seide-a648965/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/davidseide    Government Accountability Project Social Media LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-accountability-project/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GovernmentAccountabilityProject  Twitter - https://twitter.com/GovAcctProj  Homepage - https://whistleblower.org/   Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media…   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

Kristina Baehr serves as founding partner of Just Well Law where she “represents sick people against the companies that made them sick,” according to the firm. Kristina holds experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in class actions and mass torts. She represented big companies in serial patent infringement cases for nearly a decade. Notable cases include the Medical University of South Carolina against AstraZeneca, Trilogy against SAP, and Ericsson against Samsung, to name a few. Baehr also represented Tivo in back-to-back trials against Comcast before the International Trade Commission and won Tivo nine-figures in royalties.  Kristina then served as Assistant US Attorney for the Western District of Texas for three years, representing the United States in civil suits of medical malpractice, catastrophic accidents, and general liability. In 2021 Kristina founded Just Well Law after her family personally experienced tragedy from a personal injury case. Just Well Law describes Kristina's inspiration to “built the personal injury firm she couldn't find for her own family” because “she has been there too.” She now specializes in representing plaintiffs claims of toxic exposure, medical malpractice, military housing, and other general claims against the United States. Kristina's firm now represents families affected by contaminated water from military negligence at Red Hill Navy base in Hawaii. Kristina graduated from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and received her J.D. from Yale Law. As a student she served as a White House communications intern and worked under the CDC in Africa as a Princeton Fellow. Outside of the courtroom, Baehr enjoys volunteering as an instructor at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.  Kristina Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-baehr/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/justwelllaw  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justwelllaw/    Just Well Law Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/just-well-law-plc/   About Just Well Law - https://www.well.law/about-us   Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media…   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

Jeh Johnson - Former Secretary of Homeland Security and attorney who served as General Counsel of the Department of Defense and Air Force and as Assistant US Attorney for the S.D. of NY. He joins Tavis to share his thoughts regarding the security concerns against US officials ahead of next week's elections and to unpack the issues he regards as most pivotal facing Americans as we approach midterms.

Support the show: www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshow--FBI and other arms of government knew about growing insurrection threat...Trump judicial watch...appeals, stalling tactics and run for President?Also, The Scary Movie Master, Writer/Director, Jeff Dixon

Today it's Midday on the Law. The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off its new term on Monday, a term that many expect will include some blockbuster rulings on par with the overturning of Roe v Wade, the controversial decision from last term. This year, cases on voting rights, the environment, gay rights, freedom of speech and other issues may result in the court swinging US law farther to the right. Joining Tom to talk about the High Court's agenda and other legal news is University of Baltimore law professor Kimberly Wehle. This year, she is a visiting professor at American University's Washington College of Law. She's a former Assistant US Attorney, and the author of three excellent books, one on the constitution, one on voting, and her latest offering: How to Think Like a Lawyer--And Why: A Common-Sense Guide to Everyday Dilemmas.  Kim is also the host of a YouTube show called Simple Politics with Kim Wehle. Kim Wehle joins us on our digital line from Washington, DC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If just one family from every church in Texas would adopt a child, Texas would not have a foster care crisis.” After a 22-year career as an Army officer, Glenn Harwood and his family of four moved to Midland, Texas, where he began a second career as an Assistant US Attorney. During their time in Midland, he and his wife have fostered six children and adopted two of those children through Child Protective Services. SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

After a 22-year career as an Army officer, Glenn Harwood and his family of four moved to Midland, Texas, where he began a second career as an Assistant US Attorney. During their time in Midland, he and his wife have fostered six children and adopted two of those children through Child Protective Services. If you're wondering how you can get off the bench and engage in a meaningful way, this episode is for you! SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

John Gotti was the first celebrity crime boss. His ability to beat criminal charges inspired one of his nicknames: “The Teflon Don.” John Gleeson was an Assistant US Attorney in Brooklyn who failed to successfully prosecute Gotti in 1987 on federal racketeering prosecutions. But Gleeson successfully led the investigation and prosecution of Gotti five years later. On this episode of Watching America, Gleeson talks about his new book detailing his years fighting the Gambino crime family, “The Gotti Wars: Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster.”

Go inside the new Tops Market on Jefferson Ave., after being shut down for 2 months after the racist shootingsthere. Also, hear legal analysis of the accused shooter's indictment- and why a former Assistant US Attorney says it tips the US Justice Department's hand on pursuing the death penalty. And if it's Friday- It's TheaterTalk

Former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY Nick Akerman joins Zerlina on the show to break down Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony from the latest January 6th House Select Committee hearing.

Former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY Nick Akerman joins Zerlina on the show to recap the fourth January 6th Select Committee hearing!

Our guest today may be the bravest woman in America, because she has the gumption to argue that we could all learn a thing or two from lawyers, and in fact, if YOU could think more like a lawyer, you'd make better decisions and be happier. Her new book is called “How to Think Like a Lawyer – and Why.” Kim Wehle is a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and a former Assistant US Attorney and you may recognize her not only from her work as a CBS News legal analyst, but also her appearances on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, BBC, NPR and here as our previous guest on Beyond Politics.

Former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY Nick Akerman joins Zerlina to preview the upcoming January 6th hearings!

Nathan is a born-and-raised Californian who has experience handling cases involving corrupt government officials, tax evaders, narcotics traffickers, and violent gang members as a prosecutor and private practice general counsel.  Nathan's legacy of service to California and to the rule of law stretches 3 decades now, including serving as Assistant Attorney General of the United States in 2008 from a nomination by President George W. Bush.  Nathan Hochman hopes to continue his track record of powerful leadership as California's newest Attorney General in this June's election.

Even though it was widely anticipated, the release of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade sent a jolt through America. But the opinion itself is a maze of choppy logic, invented legal tests, and cherry picked precedents - an exercise in stretching an argument to reach a preordained conclusion. To understand what is going on and the impact it could have, we turn to Kimberly Whele, a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and a former Assistant US Attorney who is highly regarded for her clear legal explanations as a CBS News legal analyst and in her appearances on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, BBC, and NPR. Professor Wehle walks through why the ruling is so misguided, and how it could deal a profound blow to many fundamental rights that Americans have come to take for granted.

Listen as Nick Akerman and Danny Cevallos join Zerlina and Jess for "Hey, Merrick Garland!" an in-depth conversation about holding Trump accountable, the Jan. 6 investigation, the Department of Justice and more!Nick Akerman is a former Watergate prosecutor and Assistant US Attorney in the SDNY.  Danny Cevallos is a legal analyst for NBC, MSNBC, and CNN. He is a columnist and criminal defense attorney.

And now, it's anotherinstallment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates: 2022.  Tom's guest is Doug Gansler, a Democrat who is running in the primary for Governor. Mr. Gansler served as Assistant US Attorney and as the Montgomery County State's Attorney before being elected as the Maryland Attorney General in 2006. He served two terms in that office, and ran unsuccessfully in the Democratic primary for Governor in 2014. He lost that race to Anthony Brown, who in turn lost in the general election to Larry Hogan. Doug Gansler is 59 years old. He grew up in Chevy Chase. He earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University where he was a star lacrosse player. He holds a law degree from the University of VA. He is married and the father of two grown children. Mr. Gansler has chosen former Hyattsville Mayor Candace Bacchus Hollingsworthas his running mate. Mayor Hollingsworth is the youngest and the first African American Mayor in the history of Hyattsville. Doug Gansler joins us on Zoom from Chevy Chase, Maryland. You are welcome to join us as well. You can call us at 410.662.8780, email us at midday@wypr.org, or Tweet us: @MiddayWYPR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Joe Biden was running for President, he promised that if given the opportunity, he would nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring at the end of the current term of the court, and on Friday, the President announced he would nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, whose career has taken her to many corners of the legal profession as a lawyer and as a judge. Joining Tom to talk about this pick, and Judge Brown's prospects in an evenly divided Senate, is Kim Wehle, a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law, a former Assistant US Attorney, and the author of three excellent books: one on the constitution, one on voting, and her latest offering: How to Think Like a Lawyer--And Why: A Common-Sense Guide to Everyday Dilemmas. Kim is also the host of an Instagram show called #Simple Politics, and she's a frequent contributor to The Bulwark,Politico and The Atlantic. Kim Wehle joins us on our digital line from Bethesda, Maryland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Grove, Assistant US Attorney with the Department of Justice Eastern District of Texas, joins the show to talk about programs available through the Jefferson County Bar Association and Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas that give re-entrants a second chance to earn a living. Contact Information: Jefferson County Bar Association (409) 835-8647, website: https://www.jcba.org/

Phillip L.B.Halpern resigned on Sept. 30, 2020, as an Assistant US Attorney after a 36-year career with the U.S Justice Department. He resigned because of his concerns about the continued actions of the then Attorney General that seemed to cover-up possible criminal behavior of the President and his friends. In this episode we discuss voting rights, first ammendment rights and social media, the risks of apathy and what we can do to stay involved and work to protect the democracy that our country is founded on.

In the Public Interest launches December 8! From COVID-19 and civil unrest to climate change, the election and beyond, In the Public Interest explores the legal and policy challenges capturing the public interest. WilmerHale Partners John Walsh, a former Colorado United States Attorney, and Brendan McGuire, a former Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District of New York, provide a front-row seat to the events making headlines. In each episode, they'll pass the mic to those with unique perspectives on the most challenging issues of the day. Listen to the Trailer episode and subscribe today. Join us for our first episode, a discussion between https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/supp_info/about_the_mayor.html (Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot) and https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/debo-adegbile (WilmerHale Partner Debo Adegbile), available December 8 wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

For this episode of The Medium Rules, the first of 2020, we decided to delve into the headlines and take an in-depth look at the impeachment trial of President Trump in the US Senate from a trial lawyer's perspective. For this discussion I'm joined by two of my HBA colleagues: our head of litigation, Adam Michaels, and Partner Mike Norton, a former Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District who worked under Rudy Giuliani. We examine, among other topics, the concept of the Senate functioning as both judge and jury, the role and function of the media, the rules of evidence, the “presiding” role and function of Chief Justice Roberts (and what we might expect from Roberts in the coming days and weeks), and how all of these variables influence how a trial lawyer might approach the impeachment trial both as prosecution and defense. We hope you tune in, watch and listen to this important conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.