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Today's guest is Duncan Lloyd, President of DML Ltd. Duncan is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania, who went on to get his Law Degree though Temple University's Beasley School of Law. He practiced law in various capacities, from technology based transactions to intellectual property rights cases. He also spent some time defending the city of Philadelphia in discrimination lawsuits. Duncan has been involved in the athlete representation business for 15 years. He is currently licensed as an NBPA, FIBA and NCAA agent. He has clients who play in the NBA and has placed players in many countries around the world. He currently runs his own agency and today we are going to learn more about his journey! Today we talked about…. His college experience studying contract & international law Being in Philly when Fran Dunphy was running the show How going to law school can benefit the role of an agent His first few years as an agent & what he learned A breakdown of the 3 main agent licenses (NBPA, FIBA, NCAA) All about his current company, DML, Ltd. The importance of transparency and loyalty A breakdown of what goes into the pre-draft process What FIBA needs to improve (spoiler alert... it's a lot) and much more   Appreciate you tuning in. Hope you enjoy! https://www.kevintarca.com/

In this episode, Dr. P is joined by lawyer and activist Dafina Ward, JD.Dafina Ward, J.D. is an attorney and non-profit strategist with nearly fifteen years of experience addressing HIV and health equity issues in the southern United States. Working in partnership with a range of advocates—from grassroots leaders to federal decision-makers—she is a trusted voice in regional and national spaces. With nearly twenty years of experience in community grantmaking, Dafina is an expert in place-based funding strategies, coalition-building, and capacity building for emerging organizations and leaders. Dafina currently serves as Executive Director of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC), an organization of regional focus and national reach, with a mission to end the HIV epidemic in the South. Through a range of programs and initiatives across the sixteen southern states and Washington, DC, SAC utilizes community-centered policy advocacy, grantmaking, leadership development, and capacity building trainings to support transformation in the region. In 2019, SAC created Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day [SHAAD] to amplify the HIV crisis in the region. Under Dafina's leadership, SHAAD has become a nationally recognized day adopted by hundreds of organizations and reaching thousands annually. Dafina has developed innovative programming for women and girls. She led the creation of Beauty in Knowing, an intervention that Johnson & Johnson deemed "globally innovative", training cosmetology students to engage clients in conversations about HIV, sexual health, and intimate partner violence. As a founding member of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham LGBTQ Fund, she created a grantwriting training for LGBTQ+ youth, and developed a mini-grant process to support their vision. In recognition of her work, the LGBTQ Fund awarded “Dafina Ward Grants” to small LGBTQ-led organizations in 2017.Dafina shares her reflections on the intersections of race, gender, and health through writing, with work appearing in the Washington Post, Role Reboot, and The Body. She was recognized by POZ Magazine twice in 2021—as the July/August POZ Hero and as a member of the 2021 POZ 100 (the magazine's list of the 100 most influential Black HIV advocates in the nation). Dafina received her BA in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA) and her Juris Doctor from Temple University's Beasley School of Law (Philadelphia, PA). She and her husband reside in Bluffton, South Carolina with their brilliant daughters.

Craig Green thinks the Supreme Court, specifically its conservative justices, has been waiting to pounce, eager to topple a decades-old doctrine that essentially gives federal agencies the authority to independently interpret statutes surrounding how they operate. Now, thanks to two cases on the docket, this contingent might finally get its chance to wipe out the precedent that's become known as Chevron deference. According to Green, the Charles Klein Professor of Law and Government at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, this reversal could dramatically change the way generations of Americans have come to expect the government to work on their behalf. Listen to learn more about the serious stakes. Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another case regarding abortion has made its way to the nation's highest court. This one has to do with a common abortion pill called mifepristone and whether or not to reinstate restrictions on the medication that the FDA removed. The decision could impact abortion access in all states, regardless of their individual laws. Rachel Rebouché, Dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law, helps us understand the issues behind this case and the impacts it could have across the country - on abortion and medication regulation in general. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which gave women a constitutional right to an abortion. Last month, they gutted affirmative action which ended race-conscious admissions at colleges. In addition to the controversial decisions, it seems like key principles like standing and precedent, in some cases are being pushed aside. Is this a fair conclusion? We spoke with Laura Little, the James G. Schmidt Chair in Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, to get an answer and see if these recent decisions are changing the way professors teach the law.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A big part of building a successful company is giving yourself grace when you make mistakes and never using its present to judge its potential. Never minimize where you can go because of where you are today. In today's episode, I'm joined by the talented Sonia James Pennington, a highly creative arts and entertainment CEO and Juris Doctorate from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. She owns, operates and manages for-profit and non-profit organizations. Sonia owns, runs, and manages a dance competition (currently on its 20th season this year), manages and co-owns a beer garden with her husband, owns "That Which Connects," her non-profit, and is the mother of two beautiful teenagers. Throughout our conversation, Sonia talks about her passion for inspiring people and how she navigated her duality: her analytic side that took her down the path of Law and her creative side that made her a passionate dance educator and choreographer. We also discuss Sonia's archetype and value words, her fears, lessons learned in entrepreneurship, her views on brands' growth, and so much more.Tune in to episode 65 of The Brand Therapist and learn more about Sonia's two passions. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Sonia's multiple projects (2:10)Sonia's love for Barbies and how the dolls instilled her creativity (4:20)About Sonia's fears (8:00)Relying on mentors and peers to become a bit better every day (10:50)Sonia talks about her duality. Being an attorney and a creative dance educator and choreographer (15:00)About Sonia's lessons learned in entrepreneurship (17:10)Connect with Sonia:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, special needs consultant, advisor, and mediator Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., joins me to discuss navigating divorce when you have children with special needs. We touch on the challenges divorcing parents of children with disabilities face, the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and how to best advocate for your child now and in the future. Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., is a dedicated Peacemaker with extensive training and experience in both Mediation and Collaborative Law. He earned certifications in both Negotiation and Mediation at Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation and trained in Divorce & Family Mediation with mediation luminaries Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten and Susan Guthrie at the Mosten Guthrie Academy, where he is now on the training faculty. Featured topics include: When parents don't agree about a child's special needs or one parent disagrees that a child even has special needs or a disability (8:59) The family court system is not set up to handle divorce when there are children with special needs (14:17) How to advocate for your children's needs during a high-conflict divorce (18:53) The importance of planning for the long-term needs of your children—will they need ongoing care, a special needs trust, or other specific provisions for their unique situation? (28:23) “If you can build a flexible divorce agreement, it will serve you and your children well.” (38:01) Part of having a child-centered divorce is acknowledging the decisions you make today will have an impact on your children even years after your divorce (43:13) There are ways to go through a divorce that keep co-parents in control, such as mediation and collaborative divorce (50:21) Learn more about Josh Kershenbaum, Esq. Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., is a dedicated Peacemaker with extensive training and experience in both Mediation and Collaborative Law. He earned certifications in both Negotiation and Mediation at Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation and completed additional Mediation training through the CORA/Good Shepherd Mediation Program. Josh trained in Divorce & Family Mediation with mediation luminaries Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten and Susan Guthrie at the Mosten Guthrie Academy, where he is now on the training faculty. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators. Josh has presented at professional conferences across the country, most recently for the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP), the Council for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Education (CADRE), the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), as well as for numerous professional and community organizations. He has been a guest on several programs on National Public Radio, and on the popular podcasts, Divorce and Beyond (Susan Guthrie) and Good Law Bad Law (Aaron Freiwald). Josh began his legal career at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, LLC in Philadelphia. He went on to found of Pennsylvania's premier law firms dedicated to representing the legal rights of children with special needs. Josh later served as Senior Counsel for ADR for one of the region's most well-respected family law firms, before returning to solo-practice as a Mediator and Collaborative divorce professional. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Temple University's Beasley School of Law and his B.A., a magna cum laude, from Amherst College. Before practicing law, Josh was a public school teacher in Newton, Massachusetts, and served as a Board member for Greater Boston PFLAG. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his family of five humans and three rescue cats. Resources & Links: Information and resources may also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/navigating-divorce-when-you-have-children-with-special-needs-with-josh-kershenbaum-esq/  Register to join the next Coffee Clatch with Kate on March 14th! Grit & Grace Coaching ProgramJosh on LinkedIn Connect with Josh: Jkershenbaum(at)gmail.com TODAY'S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: THE REVISED SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? PROGRAM   An online coaching program designed to help you make the right decision about your marriage...once and for all.  In this groundbreaking online coaching program, you'll unlock the support, education and deep transformational work you need to finally answer to your most burning question: should I stay or should I go? JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP   DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

Susan Guthrie, Esq. and special guest Josh Kershenbaum, Esq. return for part two of a special two-part episode series on navigating divorce with parents of children with disabilities.  Josh Kershenbaum is one of the nation's top experts in the area of mediation and negotiation for families with children with special needs.  In part one of this two-part series, Susan and Josh discussed the issues families face when they're going through divorce or separation, and have children with disabilities.  In this episode, they'll explore solutions to these issues and work to empower parents as they go through the divorce process.  Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., is a dedicated Peacemaker.  He earned certifications in Negotiation and Mediation at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and trained in Divorce & Family Mediation at the Mosten Guthrie Academy with Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten and Susan Guthrie.  Topics and Golden Nuggets include: Why it is imperative to choose the right divorce process that keeps you and your co-parent in the driver's seat as much as possible. If you're in an adversarial divorce process, it's never too late to re-take control.  “A child-centered divorce is crucial. It is the biggest gift you can give yourself and your child.” The importance of thinking of your divorce as a team process and why you should bring people on your team who have experience working with families who have kids with disabilities Organize your child's documents: IEPs, medical records, records of care, and more.  ****************************** Information about the NEW Mosten Guthrie Academy Training created by Josh Kershenbaum: Navigating Divorce with Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Training for Mediators, Collaborative Professionals, Coaches and Other Divorce Professionals Use Code "DandB50" to receive $50 off the cost of this groundbreaking new training! **************************************** About this week's special guest: Josh Kershenbaum Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., is a dedicated Peacemaker.  He earned certifications in Negotiation and Mediation at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and trained in Divorce & Family Mediation at the Mosten Guthrie Academy with Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten and Susan Guthrie.  Before joining the Law Offices of Jennifer J. Riley as Senior ADR Counsel, Josh earned a national reputation in the field of special education law. He co-founded Pennsylvania's premier, a boutique firm dedicated to representing children with special needs and their families, and later served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law.  Josh brings over 20 years of experience in education and special education law to his peacemaking practice, which focuses on helping parents of people with special needs navigate their divorces through Mediation and Collaborative Practice. He also helps parents, students, and educational institutions resolve conflicts through Mediation.      He earned his JD from Temple University's Beasley School of Law and his BA from Amherst College. Josh's website: http://www.jjrlawfirm.com Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkershenbaum/ Mentioned in this episode: Navigating Divorce with Parents of Children with Disabilities with Josh Kershenbaum, Part 1   Did You Know That it is NEVER Too Late to Mediate Your Divorce? Insights from Leading Attorney and Mediator Claire Samuels International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Academy of Special Needs Planners National Care Advisors The Counsel of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Audible: Did you know that you can now listen to The Divorce & Beyond podcast on your favorite audiobook platform, Audible?  If you are like me and love your audiobooks along with your podcasts, this is a great time to check out Audible memberships – they have two levels:  Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus  You can get a free trial of Audible Plus and if you decide to subscribe to Audible Premium Plus you will also get up to two free audiobooks!    Check it out today and it makes a great gift too: Audible Gift Memberships  ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast!  In this new podcast she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses, but Susan welcomes some of the top experts in all related fields to share their wisdom to help you build your dream business and achieve success however you define that.  Tune in, listen and let Susan know what you think – you can find the podcast on all your favorite podcast outlets including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher, and more. You can also simply visit the website to listen: MakeMoneyMediating.Podbean.com   ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here:  https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online.  Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold-standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their careers.   Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/ Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq ********************************************************************* We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!  You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.  Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ********************************************************************* DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

This week, Susan Guthrie, Esq. is joined by Josh Kershenbaum, Esq. for a special two-part episode series! Together they discuss some of the top issues faced by families in divorce when kids have special needs. Josh Kershenbaum is one of the nation's top experts in the area of mediation and negotiation for families with children with special needs.  This special two-part series will aim to raise awareness about the myriad of different issues that families face when they're going through divorce or separation, and have children with disabilities.  Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., is a dedicated Peacemaker.  He earned certifications in Negotiation and Mediation at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and trained in Divorce & Family Mediation at the Mosten Guthrie Academy with Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten and Susan Guthrie.  Topics and Golden Nuggets include: Josh answers, "Is it true that there is an 80% divorce rate among parents of children with special needs?"  Some of the logistical challenges parents of children with special needs face Those standing at the intersection of divorce and special needs parenting need to know there is a way through. There is hope, the situation is not hopeless.  ****************************** Information about the NEW Mosten Guthrie Academy Training created by Josh Kershenbaum: Navigating Divorce with Parents of Children with Disabilities: A Training for Mediators, Collaborative Professionals, Coaches and Other Divorce Professionals Use Code "DandB50" to receive $50 off the cost of this groundbreaking new training! **************************************** About this week's special guest: Josh Kershenbaum Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., is a dedicated Peacemaker.  He earned certifications in Negotiation and Mediation at the Harvard Program on Negotiation and trained in Divorce & Family Mediation at the Mosten Guthrie Academy with Forrest (“Woody”) Mosten and Susan Guthrie.  Before joining the Law Offices of Jennifer J. Riley as Senior ADR Counsel, Josh earned a national reputation in the field of special education law. He co-founded Pennsylvania's premier, a boutique firm dedicated to representing children with special needs and their families, and later served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law.  Josh brings over 20 years of experience in education and special education law to his peacemaking practice, which focuses on helping parents of people with special needs navigate their divorces through Mediation and Collaborative Practice. He also helps parents, students, and educational institutions resolve conflicts through Mediation.      He earned his JD from Temple University's Beasley School of Law and his BA from Amherst College. Josh's website: http://www.jjrlawfirm.com Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkershenbaum/ Mentioned in this episode: Audible: Did you know that you can now listen to The Divorce & Beyond podcast on your favorite audiobook platform, Audible?  If you are like me and love your audiobooks along with your podcasts, this is a great time to check out Audible memberships – they have two levels:  Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus  You can get a free trial of Audible Plus and if you decide to subscribe to Audible Premium Plus you will also get up to two free audiobooks!    Check it out today and it makes a great gift too: Audible Gift Memberships  ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:  SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink's alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink's real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind.  Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan   ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here:  https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online.  Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold-standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their careers.   Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/ Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq ********************************************************************* We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!  You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.  Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ********************************************************************* DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

Diversity as a goal has been considered a compelling reason (and legal precedent) for higher education institutions to apply policies which attempt to correct the effects of intentional and structural discrimination impacting gender, race, and ethnicity. Our esteemed panel of healthcare stakeholders and health equity advocates share personal experiences of how affirmative action has benefitted them, and the Hispanic and African American healthcare workforces in general. The discussion also explores affirmative action policy milestones, the positive impact these policies have had on overall workforce diversity and STEM education programs, and other knock-on effects such as increasing diverse participation in clinical trials. Featuring Mary O'Connor, MD, Oly, Chair of Movement is Life, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Vori Health (host); Prof. Frank McLellan, Esq., Professor Emeritus, Beasley School of Law, Temple University; Elena V. Rios, MD, MSPH, MACP, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association; Bonnie Mason Simpson, MD, FAAOS, Medical Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, American College of Surgeons; Ramon L. Jimenez, MD, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Treasurer of Movement is Life. Copyright © Movement is Life 2022.

Tina Saunders ticked all the boxes as she moved through her career as a lawyer, but when she was offered partner track, she hesitated. Listen and hear what happened next when Tina asked for a one year sabbatical from her firm. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Head over to Apple Podcasts to leave a review and we'd love it if you would leave us a message here! In this episode you'll hear: The importance of education for Tina and how she became a highly valued attorney at her firm What happened on the day of her partner interview? How she took a one year sabbatical and found herself in Japan The transition from law firm to professor and finding the perfect dream position Her favourite books and other fun facts About Tina Tina is Director, Beasley School of Law, at Temple University Japan Campus (TUJ). Tina joined the TUJ faculty in 2013, teaching Civil Procedure and Torts and since 2016 has been managing the TUJ Beasley School of Law programs: That is their Master of Laws (LL.M.), Juris Doctor (J.D.) semester abroad and non-degree Certificate programs in U.S. and International Law. Tina received her law degree from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from Howard University. Tina served as a law clerk for Judge Lynne A. Battaglia at the Maryland Court of Appeals and then entered private practice at Venable LLP in Baltimore, Maryland. Tina took a one year sabbatical, traveling in Japan and other countries and ultimately saw Tina leaving her law firm career to start a new adventure and work as an educator. Outside of work, Tina loves making cocktails, hiking, jogging and for her mindfulness, she has taken up adult coloring. Connect with Tina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-saunders-64067015a/ Links Bar Trench: https://small-axe.net/bar-trench/ Michelle Obama's book: The light we carry. Toni Morrison: Recitatif Connect with Catherine Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyeronair Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.oconnell.148 Twitter: https://twitter.com/oconnelllawyer YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lawyeronair

Rachel Rebouché, Dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law and the James E. Beasley Professor of Law speaks about “Remote Reproductive Rights” at Albany Law School on Nov. 7, 2022. The Katheryn D. Katz '70 Lecture Series was established in 2014 to focus on the family law topics that Professor Katz made central to her teaching, including domestic violence, gender and the law, children and the law, reproductive rights, and inequality.

President Biden made big headlines by pardoning federal violations of simple cannabis possession, citing that “too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana." But will the decision really move the needle? Scott Burris, Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, examines the ripple effects of Biden's announcement, and dives into the implications of how controlled substances, specifically marijuana, are scheduled by the federal government and states. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the laws of the United States fitted for sustainability? Our guest today, attorney Maya van Rossum, argues that it is time for a new approach, environmental constitutionalism. She is adjunct professor and director of the Environmental Law Clinic at Temple's Beasley School of Law and founder of Green Amendments for the Generations, a campaign to add environmental amendments to state and the U.S. constitution. Our evolving insights into the uneven health, economic, racial and social impacts of climate change demand that we rethink our approach to legislation and the Constitution. We need to enable the creation of laws and policies that will make a tangible difference for the marginalized victims of climate change and future generations, not just the voters who are alive today.The second edition of Maya's book, The Green Amendment: the People's Fight to Secure a Clean, Safe & Healthy Environment, will be published by Disruption Books in November. We've made it legal to pollute, sometimes after jumping through a few hoops, but legal to pollute almost anywhere in the United States. A green amendment isn't the silver bullet, but it can be the yeast to activate a vibrant legal and political discussion that, over time, can lead to significant changes. You can learn more about Maya and Green Amendments for the Generations at https://forthegenerations.org/ 

Have you ever heard about the Independent State Legislature Doctrine? It's a fringe theory that says state lawmakers should have the exclusive power to manage and oversee elections, even if they want do something that goes against state law. For example, in North Carolina, the state Supreme Court threw out an electoral map it says was so partisan, it violated the state's constitution. North Carolina Republican lawmakers say it shouldn't matter if the map breaks state law or not, because the courts shouldn't have any oversight of the legislature when it comes to electoral matters. And now the Supreme Court wants to weigh in. We asked Craig Green, Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law to come on the podcast to explain a case that has the potential to radically change American elections.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has been making a lot of headlines, and not just for recent decisions. Ginni Thomas is a lawyer, a political activist, and she's married to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. She's been in the news because her name keeps popping up in connection with the January 6th attack on the US Capitol, and with former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Has something like this ever happened before? What does it mean to the court's legitimacy, and its perception in the public eye? We asked Craig Green, professor of law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law to come on the podcast and talk about the norms of family, politics, and the Supreme Court.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Friday morning, June 24, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, removing federal protection of the right to an abortion. To understand what that means for women across the country, Matt Leon spoke with Rachel Rebouché, Interim Dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law and the James E. Beasley Professor of Law, on our sister podcast, KYW Newsradio In Depth. We're sharing that full interview today to help explain where this puts our country now. The Jawncast is Jay Scott Smith, Sabrina Boyd-Surka, and Brian Seltzer. Follow @TheJawncast on Twitter for every new episode.

Cormac is joined by Prof. Rachel Rebouche of the Beasley School of Law, Temple University, Philadelphia.

The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, upending five decades of constitutional protections for abortion, making it a state issue. For people who have been fighting to overturn Roe and Casey, is this the endgame, or one step on the road to a national ban on abortion? Has a reversal of rights like this ever happened before in the Supreme Court? What will the effects on women be from state to state, here in PA, NJ, and Del, and across America? And could other rights be in question now that Roe is no longer constitutional? We asked Rachel Rebouché, Interim Dean of Temple University's Beasley School of Law and the James E. Beasley Professor of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two men in Arizona had trials, were found guilty in state court, appealed, ultimately lost again, and landed on death row. But after each of their cases underwent a post-conviction review, things got interesting and escalated all the way to federal court. Dr. Jules Epstein, Professor of Law and the Director of Advocacy Programs at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, offers his take on a recent 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court rejecting the prisoners' claims that they received improper counsel from their lawyers. He also explains how this decision could affect the rights of prisoners, and what the Supreme Court revealed through its ruling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Alycia Kinchloe from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about running two businesses at the same time.Alycia is the founder of Kinchloe Law.  She earned her law degree from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. In law school, Alycia was a member of student government and was a member of Temple's prestigious Trial Advocacy Program.  She also worked as a teaching assistant for the Program.  Alycia later attended St. Joseph's University Haub School of Business, where she earned an Executive MBA and expanded her knowledge of business. 1:58 Blazer is my baby6:20 that's a skillset10:00 moving things forward14:14 a lot of reflection18:03 they have your time, your full attentionWatch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com

Dafina Ward, J.D. of South Carolina, by way of Birmingham, Alabama, joins Kimberly to share the wonderfully marvelous method of doing brave. She reveals a beautiful testimony of navigating from surviving to thriving in who she is in Christ. She also gives practical tips on how we may redefine our life after experiencing trauma.   Learn more about Dafina below: Dafina Ward, J.D. is an attorney and non-profit strategist with nearly fifteen years of experience addressing HIV and health equity issues in the southern United States. Working in partnership with a range of advocates—from grassroots leaders to federal decision-makers—she is a trusted voice in regional and national spaces. Dafina currently serves as Executive Director of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC), an organization with a regional focus and national reach, with a mission to end the HIV epidemic in the South. Dafina has developed innovative programming to elevate community conversations and destigmatize sexual health, HIV, and intimate partner violence. Dafina shares her reflections on the intersections of race, gender, and health through writing, with work appearing in the Washington Post, Role Reboot, and The Body. Dafina is a native of Louisville, KY, and grew up in Birmingham, AL. She received her BA in Mass Media Arts from Clark Atlanta University (Atlanta, GA) and her Juris Doctor from Temple University's Beasley School of Law (Philadelphia, PA). She and her husband (Ahmad) reside in the South Carolina Lowcountry with their two brilliant daughters.

The Supreme Court has a lot of power in American society. But the justices are not beholden to the same code of ethics as other federal judges. Are there guardrails in place for justices on the high court to make sure they act ethically? Who, if anyone, has the responsibility of enforcing guidelines or norms? And what's to keep a Supreme Court Justice from going rogue? Our guest is Craig Green, an expert on the Supreme Court and a Law Professor at Temple University's Beasley School of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unlikely Partnerships About our Guest:  Jeff Marshall - Chief Diversity Officer, Head of Diversity, Equity and Belonging at UM Worldwide. A 21-year advertising and marketing veteran, Jeff Marshall leads Universal McCann Worldwide's diversity efforts as the Chief Diversity Officer, Head of Diversity, Equity & Belonging. In this role, he develops and leads the agency's diversity strategy, directs a 90+ person Council, and acts as the accountability partner to agency leaders as they push towards the future. Prior to assuming the mantel on all things diversity, Marshall was a VP, Group Partner overseeing the water, teas and coffees portfolio on Coca-Cola for UM. In previous agency stints, Jeff has provided advertising expertise for a host of brands ranging from Anheuser-Busch to Las Vegas Hilton Hotel/Casino to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of America. Jeff currently sits on the Board of Trustees for Delaware Valley University, the 4A's Diversity Steering Committee, She Runs It's DEI Advisory Council, as well as the Marketing Council of the African-American Museum of Philadelphia. He has been an Adjunct Professor at Temple University's School of Media & Communications; has been certified as an NBPA Player Agent; owned a small commercial cleaning business; and moonlights as a motivational speaker. Jeff holds a Bachelor's Degree from Delaware Valley University, as well as a Juris Doctorate from Temple University's Beasley School of Law.   Connect with Jeff:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmarshalljd/    Additional Info about Breaking Media  

A libel case brought by former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin against The New York Times took a very strange turn of events this week, involving a judge's comment, a jury's decisions, and news push alerts. Craig Green, Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins the podcast to explain what's happening and the possible ripple effects this case and others like it could have on free speech in the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ghislaine Maxwell was recently convicted in a court of law after a month-long trial connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of underage girls and her role in the abuse. So what happens next, and is there another shoe yet to fall? Lauren Ouziel, Associate Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of law joins the podcast to explain what happened in the trial, what the verdict means, and what's the next step in the horrific story.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court issued rulings on two critical cases involving the Biden Administration's vaccine mandates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The justices said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is not allowed to implement a rule requiring employers with more than 100 workers to have their workers either get vaccinated for the virus or test weekly and wear a mask in the office. In the other case, the court upheld a vaccine mandate imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services on health care facilities that receive funding from Medicare or Medicaid. We wanted to dig into these decisions on their merits, and look at what they mean for the future, so we caught up with Craig Green, Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JoAnne A. Epps is a Senior Advisor to the President at Temple University ,and a Professor of Law . A member of the Temple law school faculty since 1985, JoAnne Epps served as Dean of Temple's Beasley School of Law from 2008-2016.  From 2016-2021, she has served as Executive Vice President and Provost of Temple University.  Author and co-author of several books and articles on Evidence and Trial Advocacy, Epps has won numerous awards recognizing her commitment to diversity and advancing women within the legal profession and community. Epps is a former Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles and Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  Serena Murillo is a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. She has presided over the court's Criminal, Civil, and Appellate Divisions, and served as Justice pro tem on the California Court of Appeal.  She is a co-chair of the Los Angeles Superior Court's Latino Judicial Officers Association and a professor at the University of California Irvine School of Law.  She serves as faculty for the California Judicial Council's Center for Judicial Education and Research and speaks on issues pertaining to bias and gender-based incivility in the legal profession.  She is a recipient of the California Chief Justice's Award for Exemplary Service and Leadership to the Judicial Branch. .

That NFL Concussion settlement has been in the news for years since it was agreed upon, but recently there was a new chapter where we learned about an alarming concept that was being used in deciding who got paid and who didn't or how much. It's called race-norming. We wanted to talk about what it is and how it works and how something like it could still be around so we asked Ken Jacobsen, Practice Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law to come on the podcast and explain what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professor Peter J. Spiro is the Charles R. Weiner Professor of Law at the Beasley School of Law at Temple University. He is the author of numerous books on citizenship and international law including At Home in Two Countries, the subject of our conversation today. The following are books and articles pertinent to our conversation today: At Home in Two Countries The New Sovereigntists: American Exceptionalism and Its False Prophets Citizenship by Dimitry Kochenov Morton Halperin Charles Maier Robert Keohane

Māvən: one who is deeply experienced or knowledgeable—an expert. In this podcast series, you will get to know trailblazing women privacy lawyers, while also learning about hot topics in data privacy law. This episode features Mary Ellen Callahan, Assistant General Counsel for Privacy at The Walt Disney Company. Mary Ellen shares her insights on in-house practice during the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses her path to becoming a foremost privacy expert, including her experience at the Department of Homeland Security. Brought to you by the ABA Antitrust Section's Privacy and Information Security Committee and Women.Connected. Hosted by: Erika Douglas, Temple University, Beasley School of Law

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could fundamentally change access to abortion in the United States. Professor Rachel Rebouché, Associate Dean for Research and the James E. Beasley Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the origin story of the case, what could happen, and how this current court could approach it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden has put forth a couple of pretty bold pieces of legislation over the last several weeks – an infrastructure bill, the American Jobs Act, and then the American Families Act. There's been a lot of talk about what the bills would do, but not as much as how they would be paid for. These bills would change the tax system a lot -- much more than just making rates higher for the wealthy and for corporations. Andy Weiner, Director of the Graduate Tax Program and a Practice Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the proposed tax changes could do, and why wealthy people and corporations pay so little tax in the first place.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bernie Madoff died in prison this week at the age of 82. He was the mastermind of a ridiculously large ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of people to the tune of billions of dollars. It was a fraud uncovered in the midst of the financial crisis back in 2008. We wanted to look back on the Madoff scandal in the wake of his death, and talk about if something like this could happen again. Rafael Porrata-Doria, Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about where Madoff stand in the lineup of American financial criminals and how his legacy of fraud influenced securities regulation and how the US treats and prosecutes financial crimes today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The LSAT may help you get into a J.D. program, but it doesn't do much to prepare you for the law school experience. In this episode, Branden and Jelena talk with Suzy Bernstein, a current 2L at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, about smart law school prep that sets you up for success. Hint: it's not all about stacking your resume. Listen and learn: How a pre-law school job can help you confirm that a legal career is right for you Why some self-doubt before law school is totally normal (and doesn't mean you're going to be a bad law student) When it's smarter to put your feet up and read a book rather than scrambling to add to your credentials How to prepare for law school extracurriculars Why you shouldn't (and usually can't) have an outside job during 1L year How to get a law-related summer job in the age of remote work Why the pandemic might actually help you network Thanks to Suzy Bernstein for joining us to share her experiences! Links and Further Resources from This Episode: Temple's Law and Public Policy Program (Suzy's program): https://bit.ly/3rmerQm Start Your 1L Free Trial Now: https://go.onelink.me/iOM8/68e2c335 33 Common LSAT Flaws: https://amzn.to/3efTuzY TestMax Announces Justice in Action Program to Support 1,000 Future Lawyers: https://testmaxprep.com/blog/justice-in-action Start Your BarMax Free Trial Now: https://go.onelink.me/3011142272/d02ba2de Start Your LSATMax Free Trial: https://go.onelink.me/z1Zu/689fb4b4 The Road to 180: The Ultimate Guide to LSAT Prep (free on Kindle unlimited): https://amzn.to/3q4ifp1

In just two months, U.S. troops are slated to withdraw from Afghanistan per an agreement with the Taliban. It’s unclear whether President Biden will adhere to the terms of the agreement, or whether he’ll try to extend the withdrawal deadline and keep American troops in Afghanistan. Many are calling on the president to prolong the troop deployment until Afghanistan stabilizes -- or perhaps indefinitely. Others argue the May 1 deadline is the best chance in two decades for the U.S. to finally end America’s longest war. This week, the Eurasia Group Foundation’s Mark Hannah brings you into this debate. Joined by two leading experts, Laurel Miller and Adam Weinstein, Mark explores the stakes of President Biden’s decision to follow through on, attempt to modify, or walk away from, the agreement made during the previous administration.   Laurel Miller is the director of the International Crisis Group's Asia Program. An experienced diplomat, Miller served as deputy and then later as the acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the State Department. Laurel has taught at Georgetown University and was an International Affairs Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. She holds a JD from the University of the Chicago School of Law. @LaurelMillerICG Adam Weinstein is a research fellow at the Quincy Institute. His research focuses on security and the rule of law in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Adam served as a U.S. Marine in Afghanistan in 2012 and is a member of the American Pakistan Foundation's Leadership Council. He holds a JD from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. @AdamNoahWho

JOANNE A EPPS has been a member of the Temple law school faculty since 1985, JoAnne Epps served as Dean of Temple's Beasley School of Law from 2008-2016.  Since 2016, she has served as Executive Vice President and Provost of Temple University.  Author and co-author of several books and articles on Evidence and Trial Advocacy, Epps has won numerous awards recognizing her commitment to diversity and advancing women within the legal profession and community. Epps is a former Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles and Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  Her primary areas of expertise include criminal procedure, evidence and trial advocacy. She has shown a commitment to curricular innovation and experiential legal education inspired the creation of the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Center for Social Justice at Temple Law School, which introduces students to the many roles that lawyers can play in securing access to civil justice. She has trained Sudanese lawyers representing victims of the Darfur crisis, and taught prosecutors for the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Epps was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Philadelphia and a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles. Epps received a B.A. from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and a J.D. from Yale Law School. SERENA MURILLO Serena Murillo is a Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court currently assigned to the civil division in the Spring Street Courthouse. Brown University and the University of California at San Diego where she played NCAA Basketball and earned a Bachelors Degree. She earned her law degree from Loyola Law School  Criminal prosecutor for 17 years . Murillo was a district attorney for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

The National Rifle Association filed for bankruptcy protection after New York Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against the organization, spotlighting allegations of fraud and rampant financial misconduct by executives of the non-profit organization. The powerful gun rights group also announced plans to reincorporate in Texas. So how did they get here? What does bankruptcy do for them, and why are they relocating? Jonathan Lipson, the Harold E. Kohn Chair and Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why the NRA filed for bankruptcy and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you put together a campaign of litigation under various state constitutions across the country? And how to you get state courts to take their own constitutions seriously? On this special Short Circuit we explored these questions through the history of marriage equality litigation in state courts before the issue went to the U.S. Supreme Court. Joining host Anthony Sanders were Professors Lee Carpenter and Ellie Margolis of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law who recently wrote an article on this subject. They recount the history of marriage equality litigation and more broadly examine what to think about when litigating under state constitutions. Whatever the issue is that you’re fighting for—including a few we fight for at the Institute for Justice, such as eminent domain abuse and economic liberty—this is a fun “how to” conversation for public interest lawyers of all kinds. One Sequin at a Time: Lessons on State Constitutions and Incremental Change from the Campaign for Marriage Equality, https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3693109 Lee Carpenter, https://www.law.temple.edu/contact/leonore-f-carpenter/ Ellie Margolis, https://www.law.temple.edu/contact/ellie-margolis/ Anthony Sanders, https://ij.org/staff/asanders/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/short-circuit/id309062019 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/podcast/1DFCqDbZTI7kIws11kEhed/overview Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice/short-circuit Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iz26kyzdcpodkfm5cpz7rlvf76a Newsletter: ij.org/about-us/shortcircuit/ Want to email us? shortcircuit@ij.org

There seems to be momentum building for legalizing recreational marijuana right now in several states, including Pennsylvania. Most of the arguments are economic: states are broke and allowing people to legally buy and sell cannabis products would be a new source of tax revenue. But if we go down that road, there are going to be significant implications for criminal justice reform flashpoints as well -- like the over-policing of minority communities and the statistical overrepresentation of people of color involved in marijuana arrests. Jules Epstein, Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy Programs at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW In Depth to break down the criminal justice side of the marijuana legalization debate. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

What are the SEC enforcement stories behind major cases of fraud such as the Fyre Festival and Elizabeth Holmes’s Theranos, or famous settlements such as with Elon Musk and Wells Fargo? Stephanie Avakian is the Co-Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement. She has worked on some of the most complex and intriguing investigations, settlements, and financial regulations in recent years. 
In this interview, we discuss how the SEC and the greater financial regulatory community handle complex fraud cases while putting forth policy innovations for the fintech space. We first touch on the technical aspects for judging when a virtual currency is a security and when it’s not. It has been a poignant point of debate whether the SEC should treat cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as financial securities and thus directly regulate them. It has also become more and more difficult to regulate the cyber space at large, such as when celebrities from DJ Khalid to Floyd Mayweather touted cryptocurrencies on social media. It’s been a long-time debate in the law community what the point of punishment is. When a financial institution commits fraud or crime, what level of punishment should the regulators seek? Do we want to hurt them, cripple them, or merely warn them? In the case of Wells Fargo’s settlement with the SEC, for example, the $500 million fine announced in Feb. 2020 was more about warning and deterring the company from further fraudulent practices than for the purpose of crippling it. Bio: Stephanie Avakian was named Co-Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement in June 2017, after serving as Acting Director since December 2016. She was previously the Division of Enforcement’s Deputy Director, serving from June 2014 to December 2016. Before being named Deputy Director, Ms. Avakian was a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, where she served as a vice chair of the firm’s securities practice and focused on representing financial institutions, public companies, boards, and individuals in a broad range of investigations and other matters before the SEC and other agencies. Ms. Avakian previously worked in the Division of Enforcement as a branch chief in the SEC’s New York Regional Office, and later served as counsel to former SEC Commissioner Paul Carey. Ms. Avakian received her bachelors degree from the College of New Jersey and a law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, both with high honors.

The massively popular app TikTok has been in the news a lot lately for what might seem like an unlikely reason -- it's found itself firmly in the crosshairs of the US government. Why is that, what does it mean, and what could happen as a result? Salil Mehra, Charles Klein Professor of Law and Government at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW In Depth to talk about why TikTok became a national security concern and what happens next.

Judge Sandra Mazer Moss is a Distinguished Neutral at the Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI) in Philadelphia. Judge Moss joined the DRI in 2014, after a long and distinguished career with the First Judicial District of Philadelphia Civil Trial Division. While there, Judge Moss served as trial judge, judicial team leader, and most notably was the founder and first supervising judge of the Complex Litigation Center. Fondly referred to as the CJC, Judge Moss stewarded groundbreaking litigation programs designed to swiftly and fairly resolve asbestos, lead paint, breast implants, and other mass tort cases. Many of the protocols that she created have been adopted throughout the United States. They've also been the basis of her appointment as Chair of the State Judges Mass Tort Litigation Committee, where she served under the auspices of the Conference of Chief Justices. Judge Moss’s weighty accomplishments have been recognized by local and national organizations such as the Philadelphia Bar Association, where she received the William J. Brennan Distinguished Jurist Award. She's a graduate of the Beasley School of Law at Temple University and was given the alumni association’s inaugural Women's Champion Award. She has also been a president of their Inn of Court. In this episode… How can parties successfully navigate virtual arbitration and mediation? Join us as host Gina Rubel goes on record with Judge Sandra Mazer Moss to discuss best practices for virtual arbitration and mediation and lessons learned during COVID-19.

The Supreme Court recently blocked the Trump Administration from ending DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. But the court ruling was anything but an end to the high stakes battle over the future of hundreds of thousands of people who were brought to the United States as children, and could be vulnerable to deportation as adults. There's a lot more to the story. Jennifer Lee, Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law joins KYW In Depth to help make sense of the Supreme Court decision, what the justices actually ruled and what that ruling means, the story of how we got here, and what's next for the Dreamers.

Self Made Strategies Episode 060 with Jamie Shanker-Passero, of Temple University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Founder of Philly Food Adventures About Jamie Shanker-Passero (Before we dive into Jamie's background) You can find more information about Temple University's Small Business Development Center here: https://www.fox.temple.edu/institutes-and-centers/small-business-development-center/ Jamie serves as the Associate Director for Temple's SBDC, overseeing the training, programs, workshops, incubator and marketing. Outside of the SBDC, Jamie has run Philly Food Adventures (http://www.phillyfoodadventures.com/), a Chinatown food tour company since 2014. Prior to joining the SBDC, Jamie managed a women's business center in Camden, New Jersey. Jamie also worked with small businesses as the development director of the Philadelphia mobile food association and as the commercial Carter revitalization and business association manager from Mount airy USA community development corporation. That's a mouthful. She is an attorney and graduate of Temple University's Beasley School of Law where she focused on nonprofit law. SHOW AGENDA On today’s episode we will: Get to know Jamie and hear about her work with small businesses Discuss great resources that you should consider using for your business Hear about Jamie's own entrepreneurial journey WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ON THIS EPISODE: Services that Temple's SBDC provides to startups (and likely an SBDC in your area does the same) and also how you can become a member of the SBDC Types of business courses can people take if they come to the SBDC, and the types of workshops do you offer through the SBDC The kinds of grants and loans that small businesses may qualify foor We also discuss Jamie's Food Adventures business And so much more! PRODUCTION CREDITS: The Self Made Strategies Hustle Story is a SoftStix Productions jawn.  Tony Lopes produced, hosted, and edited this episode.  This episode was recorded on location at Indy Hall (www.indyhall.org).  Self Made Strategies is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com). Make sure you subscribe to the Self Made Strategies Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform.  You can find us on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker. Do you want even more awesome Self Made Strategies content?  Make sure you follow Self Made Strategies on:  Facebook – Instagram – LinkedIn – Twitter HERE IS THE TRANSCRIPT FOR EPISODE 060 OF THE SELF MADE STRATEGIES PODCAST: Tony Lopes: [00:00:23] Welcome to a brand new episode of the self-made strategies podcast. I'm your host Tony Lopes, and with us today is Jamie Shanker-Passero. Jamie serves as the associate director for temple university's small business development center, but Jamie is also an entrepreneur who runs her own business, and that's Philly food adventures. So we're going to get to know Jamie today. We're going to hear a lot about Temple's SBDC. And then we're going to hear about Jamie's own experience as an entrepreneur and her Philly food adventures. I'm a bit of a self proclaimed amateur foodie, so this should be fun. If nothing else, we'll get some restaurant tips, Jamie Shanker-Passero: [00:00:58] Right? Yeah. Tony Lopes: [00:00:59] Jamie serves as the associate director for the SBDC, overseeing the training programs, workshops, incubator and marketing outside of the SBDC. Jamie has run Philly food adventures at Chinatown food tour company since 2014. Prior to joining the SBDC, Jamie managed a women's business center in Camden, New Jersey. Jamie also worked with small businesses as the development director of the Philadelphia mobile food association and as the commercial Carter revitalization and business association manager from Mount airy USA community development corporation. That's a mouthful. She is an attorney and graduate of temple university's Beasley school of law where she focused on n...

Toni Moore, Esq. is a Wealth building Kingdompreneur who is the CEO of Legally Chic Services and the Visionary of SheLeaders, LLC. Instead of becoming a statistic of society based on her upbringing in a poverty-stricken community, Toni Moore has become a leading business law attorney that educates, empowers and elevates others to lead a greater legacy. For more than 21 years, Toni has worked at financial firms, mid-level law firms, colleges, universities, federal agencies, churches, and faith-based organizations.  Toni holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, a J.D. and an Ll.M (Tax) from the Beasley School of Law of Temple University. Toni also served as represented financial representation holding Series 6, 63 and 26 Investment licenses, insurance licenses and several retirement planning certifications.

This week we are bringing you an episode that I recorded with Lindsay Liebman, who is the owner and founder of Paper & Posh. Lindsay’s story of being a lawyer, to then having kids and feeling like life got more complicated, to deciding to take a career U-turn is not dissimilar from many of the folks we speak with on our show. What got me about Lindsay’s episode is that her body knew - before her mind would admit - that she needed to make a career change. Lindsay Liebman is the founder and owner of Paper & Posh, where she designs and creates luxury custom wedding invitations and day of stationery that convey the extraordinary love story of each individual couple. After practicing law for more than a decade, Lindsay decided to pursue her passion for graphic design, lush papers, and the creation of beautiful things, and, in 2011, established Paper & Posh in Media, Pa. Since then, Lindsay has worked with over 600 couples, earning more than 100 five-star reviews across social media, The Knot, and Wedding Wire. She has earned the Knot Best of Weddings five years in a row and has been inducted into The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, and was recently recognized among PhillyMag.com’s "Super-Talented Philly Wedding Invitation Designers.”  Lindsay is an active volunteer for the Support Center for Child Advocates in Philadelphia, where she advocates for victims of child abuse and neglect with the goal of securing safety and a permanent, nurturing environment for every child. Lindsay is also a volunteer and sponsor for the Media Youth Center, and volunteers regularly in the Media, PA community schools and for the local youth sports programs. Lindsay graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. She resides in Media, Pa. with her husband and three children. Connect with Lindsay: Web: https://papernposh.com/ Email: lindsay@papernposh.com Social: @paperandposh Here’s to Getting Unstuck, Cynthia Sponsor Love This week our show is brought to you by our introductory Getting Unstuck Program, which is a FREE course. I can speak from my own personal experience as to how fearful and anxious I was at times once I stepped out on my own and decided to build my own consulting business. I had a vision and a mission, but I wasn’t sure if it was going to work and how it was all going to come together. I pushed passed the fear and then enlisted my own advice, which is detailed out in Goal Magic’s Getting Unstuck Program, and I can tell you honestly and with complete sincerity that this stuff works, folks! I now have 5 signed contracts and more inquiries about my work than I can manage in any given day. If you want those same results and to find that path forward in whatever way you want to get unstuck, then enroll now at www.goalmagic.co/getunstuck.   GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

When considering law school, one of the options you will weigh is whether to pursue the degree on a part-time or full-time basis. With rising tuition and an uncertain job market, prospective law students may have an incentive to keep working at their current jobs, if they are already employed or, to find a way to finance law school with a job that allows them to attend school at night. But do part-time law students give up something that is vital to their legal education? We interviewed experts from the admissions offices and career offices at law schools with part-time JD programs to help you understand the pros and cons of each program, to learn how admissions committees evaluate part-time applicants and to learn about career prospects for part-time law students. We also hear from a part-time law student who is working while attending school about how it all fits together. Listen to what they have to say.Guests include: Andy Cornblatt, Dean of Admissions, Georgetown University Law Center Stephen Brown, Dean of Enrollment Services, Fordham Law School Melissa Lennon, Assistant Dean for Career Planning, Temple University, Beasley School of Law Jannell Roberts, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Meghan Morris, Part-Time Law Student, Georgetown University Law Center

In this episode I am excited to have Robyn Pollack on to talk about the implementation and practice of diversity and inclusion, and treating it not as something we have to correct or fix, but rather who we are and our daily mission. Robyn Pollack is CEO and Founder of Trellis Consulting LLC. A business strategist with an expertise in diversity and inclusion, Robyn increases financial return by teaching organizations to leverage their D&I initiatives more effectively. She was a restructuring lawyer for 20 years and addresses D&I issues through a distinct, business-oriented, strategic lens. She is also an adjunct professor at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, where she earned her J.D. Topics Covered Her background in law, why she left, and what her company does in terms of diversity and inclusion for law firms and other business. We also talk about women and risk-taking in law. Turning a passion into a profession - how she had been involved in D&I issues throughout her career, and it only made sense when she decided to focus on it full-time. D&I in the law - what has to change and how to get there. She talks about how her law school classes are very diverse, but how does that translate into practice. The importance of building cultures of trust, value, and respect - having authentic, transparent cultures. Learn more about Robyn at: Trellis Consulting LLC Twitter     Questions? Comments? Email Jeena! hello@jeenacho.com. You can also connect with Jeena on Twitter: @Jeena_Cho For more information, visit: jeenacho.com Order The Anxious Lawyer book — Available in hardcover, Kindle and Audible   Are you going through a personal or professional transition? Considering a career change but aren't sure where or how to start? 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Interested? http://jeenacho.com/mindful-pause/ Transcript   Robyn Pollack: [00:00:05] Risk-taking is about taking courageous, brave chances that are calculated and not reckless, and figuring out how to make it happen. Intro: [00:00:18] Welcome to The Resilient Lawyer podcast. In this podcast, we have meaningful, in-depth conversations with lawyers, entrepreneurs, and change agents. We offer tools and strategies for creating a more joyful and satisfying life. And now your host, Jeena Cho. Jeena Cho: [00:00:41] Hello my friends, thanks for being with me today. In this episode, I'm happy to have Robyn Pollack. She is the CEO and Founder of Trellis Consulting. She is a business strategist with an expertise in diversity and inclusion. Robyn increases financial return by teaching organizations to leverage their D&I initiatives more effectively. She was a restructuring lawyer for 20 years and addresses diversity and inclusion issues through a distinct, business-oriented, strategic lens. She is also an adjunct professor at Temple University's Beasley School of Law, where she earned her J.D. [00:01:15] Before we get into the interview, I want to tell you about my new course, Mindful Pause. So often I hear from lawyers that they know they should be practicing mindfulness and meditation, but they just don't have the time. And I always tell lawyers, just start with six minutes or .1 hour. Of all the hours you dedicate to your clients, work, and others, don't you deserve to have a little bit of time carved out for yourself? Mindful Pause is designed for lawyers like you, to fit into your hectic schedule. Try practicing mindfulness six minutes a day for 31 days and see for yourself the difference it can make in your life. Think of it like taking your daily vitamin to boost your well-being. Head on over to JeenaCho.com to learn more, or check it out in the show notes. And with that here's Robyn. Robyn, welcome to the show. Robyn Pollack: [00:02:02] Hi Jeena, I am so excited to be here! Really honored to be taking part in this podcast with you, so thank you again for having me. Jeena Cho: [00:02:10] Give us a 30-second introduction of who you are and what you do. Robyn Pollack: [00:02:14] So as you alluded to in the introduction, I am a business strategist with a focus in diversity and inclusion. So really what we do is we go into organizations, we do assessments and audits, we look under the hood to see what kinds of issues they're having or they may have, and then we take that data and we create customized, strategic business plans to solve their diversity and inclusion issues, and then we help them implement them. So really a big issue right now, I was a restructuring lawyer for 20 years as you said. So looking at diversity through a business lens, taking all of my experience and advising companies on financial and operational and legal and strategic issues, and utilizing that in the diversity space. So it's been a nice marriage of two areas of expertise for me. Jeena Cho: [00:03:13] So how did you go from being a practicing lawyer to saying, I'm going to open up my own consulting company? Robyn Pollack: [00:03:20] It's not as crazy.. well the jumping might be a little bit more risk-taking, but the journey itself isn't as crazy as it sounds. I was really involved in issues of gender diversity throughout my whole career, and I was very involved in a professional organization for restructuring professionals called the Turnaround Management Association. And as a young lawyer, I was asked to join the TMA; many people in my department were involved and said you've got to join, so I did. And my very first event was at the Union League in Philadelphia. I don't know if you've ever been there, but it's very masculine, very male-dominated. In fact, for the bulk of it's history women weren't allowed in, so you can imagine what that looks like. They have huge portraits of men along the walls; huge, huge portraits, and their eyes sort of follow you as you walk down the hall. And I walked into this breakfast event and it was like the men in the portraits had jumped off the walls and were standing there in their dark suits, eating breakfast. So I felt very uncomfortable, very out of place, there was no one that looked like me. And after a couple of these experiences, I went to the president of our chapter and I said, "Do we have a women's networking group?" And he said no, I asked if I could start one, and he said yes. So I did. Fast forward all of these years later, this international professional organization now has a women's group in almost every chapter that it has. I also ran the Women's Leadership and Development Initiative at the global level for several years while I was still practicing, and it was through that that I really learned that women need the substantive tools to succeed in the workforce and that we really need to change the workplace so that they can succeed and that everybody can succeed. So I really had a passion and an interest in all things diversity and inclusion throughout my career, and was at a crossroads at the law firm: did I want to sit here for another 20 years, or did I want to do something else? And I decided to take that leap and start my own company. Jeena Cho: [00:05:41] What was the most challenging part of leaving law and starting your own consulting company? Robyn Pollack: [00:05:48] I think the collaboration aspect of it is something that I certainly miss. I worked in a very collaborative department, we were always running in and out of each other's offices and bouncing ideas off of each other. So when you leave a situation like that and you go out on your own (and I am you know a solopreneur) you miss that camaraderie and collaboration. And there are certainly times where I miss practicing, but I do integrate. I write my own contracts and I negotiate my own deals within my business, so I do get to utilize my legal skills. Jeena Cho: [00:06:34] I know you mentioned this already, that idea of risk-taking. What does that mean to you, and why is that so important for women in particular? Robyn Pollack: [00:06:44] You know it's interesting, being a woman and a lawyer I think it's a double-whammy. I think women are traditionally less risk-taking than men. And maybe it's more that we're more cautious; not that we don't take risks, but that we think them through and we don't act rashly. So I think it maybe gives the perception that we are not risk takers because we take our time when taking a risk. And then, of course, being a lawyer we are quintessentially not risk takers at all. So you sort of put those two elements together, and it's amazing anybody ever leaves. But I think that taking small steps and building on your successes.. and of course, I didn't just up and leave; I actually started my company while I was still at the law firm. I was trying to sort of ride that line and see if it was able to get any traction before taking that big leap, so I think that's one way to bridge the gap. But it takes a lot of bravery to take a risk, and I think that that's something that we all need to think about in our careers. Not that you have to do something as drastic as leaving, but what are the little risks that you can take every day in the law? How do you ask for stretch assignments, how do you position yourself for the next level, how do you make the ask? Those are things that women in law (particularly) need to think about as they move through their careers; if you don't ever take a risk, you're standing still. Jeena Cho: [00:08:26] Yeah, so true. And also, as lawyers, we're so risk-avoidant. So how do you get better at risk-taking, and do it in a way that isn't just reckless? Robyn Pollack: [00:08:41] That's a good question, and I think taking those small steps and testing the waters is one way to do it; you see that you can have success. It's really about building confidence, and also about having a plan. We talk about strategic plans with diversity, you really need a plan if you're going to take a risk. I mean, I didn't just wake up one day and say, hey I'm leaving my 20-year career to start this company. It was very well thought out, it was very methodical. I positioned myself in a way that I thought was the best way to position myself to make that transition. I also think starting it while I was still at the firm was part of that. Again, I wanted to see that there was some potential there before I made that leap. So I think having a plan, being agile, being able to shift the plan if things come along, all of that goes into good risk-taking. Jeena Cho: [00:09:50] So what did that planning process involve? So you're working at a firm, how did you even go about testing the water for your business idea? Robyn Pollack: [00:10:01] Well I started approaching people that I knew; I'd been doing a lot of speaking and programming through my work with the TMA. So that was a way to test the response I was getting, were people interested in this, was I providing value, was this going to be helpful? So that was one way that I was able to test the waters and see that there was a need for what I was doing. And then the planning process of thinking through how I was going to make that change; how was I actually going to implement that exit, how was that going to work? That was staying at the firm for a period of time, negotiating a period of transition where I was still there but I wasn't there as much. It was sort of a slow slide to make that change. Again, I didn't just wake up with no planning and say, I'm doing this. And of course, it involves talking to your family and other people that a change like this is going to impact. My son was about to start college, so it's like what kind of crazy person leaves their secure, big law job to start a company when their child's going to college? It sounded crazy to me as a person, as a lawyer, as all of the things that make me risk-averse. But I did it, I did it. I think risk-taking is about taking courageous, brave chances that are calculated and not reckless, and figuring out how to make it happen. Again if you never take that risk, if I never did that, I would have lost something; I would have been standing still. So it's worth it, I think sometimes no risk, no reward. Sometimes you've got to do that to move forward in your life. Jeena Cho: [00:11:58] Yeah. When you think about leaving law and doing something completely different, it can be really overwhelming to go from something that you know how to do really well into potentially an area that you're not as familiar with. Were there resources, whether people you worked with, coaches, or other people that you found to be helpful in helping you transition from being a lawyer to being a consultant? Robyn Pollack: [00:12:27] Yeah, I certainly have had people along the way. And I think what's interesting about the question you just asked is that you need people at different points for different things, and I think I've had those people. I have somebody that has advised me on marketing and social media. Again, not something that lawyers really focus on as much as they probably should, especially in a big law firm where they have their own marketing department. So I was always good at networking, but I had somebody actually help me with sales. How do you actually take somebody through a sales process, how do you close a sale? Very, very different than getting a client in a law firm. So I think those people have been helpful to me. I do have a business mentor; somebody who's very successful, has a great leadership development company, a New York Times bestseller, she's a rock star and has been a great champion and a real resource to me. So yes, I definitely need those people along the way. And again like any mentor, you have several of them and you have different mentors for different purposes along that trajectory, as you learn and as you move forward. Jeena Cho: [00:13:56] So switching gears just a little bit and moving into talking about diversity and inclusion, I remember when I graduated from law school in 2003 (it was a little while ago) we actually had slightly more women than men in our graduating class, we had a fair amount of people of color in our class too. And it just seems like this promise of having a more equal and inclusive legal profession has been talked about, yet when we look at the numbers they just aren't translating. And I don't know how you feel about it, but sometimes it feels tiring to even talk about D&I. And it always feels like it gets talked about in a vacuum. Like there's the firm and what the firm does, and then there's this little piece that's D&I, and we make sure that the D&I people do what they do so it looks good on some article or on some journal somewhere. Robyn Pollack: [00:15:08] I totally hear you, and it's interesting because I teach at a law school and my classes are very diverse. And it's surprising to me how that doesn't get reflected in law firms, I don't know where people are necessarily going. Particularly people of color. I remember at my firm, we didn't have many people of color. Certainly, at the younger associate levels, there are more women than as you move up through the pipeline. But yeah, it surprises me when I walk into my class every year how diverse it is, and I'm wondering what is going on when it gets to the law firm level. Jeena Cho: [00:15:55] So what is going on? Robyn Pollack: [00:15:57] I think there's a couple of things. One thing is that activities do not equal strategy, and I think that is a point that is lost in law firms, and quite frankly in other companies and organizations. People think that they can run around and do a lot of stuff and that they're going to see results, and that's simply not true. That is not the way to do it. The only way diversity and inclusion works is to take that strategic approach like you would when you're rolling out a technology initiative or a marketing initiative or a safety initiative. You've really got to look at, what are the issues you're trying to solve, and how do we put together an actual, implementable, measurable, data-driven plan to solve those issues? [00:17:05] A lot of times firms are just throwing stuff against the wall and they don't know why they're doing it; there is no measurable results, it's not tied to the overarching goals or objectives of the firm. All of the things that firms are doing for diversity should be tied to attraction, retention, evaluation, promotion, compensation, and leveling that playing field for everybody. I also think part of that is a circular issue, in that women, attorneys of color and other diverse attorneys don't see enough role models in leadership. Because they're not strategically helping people get up the pipeline, there's nobody there for people to look at. And I think particularly for younger lawyers, especially women looking at the women that have "made it," they look at those women and think, I don't want to do it this way. If this is what I have to do to get there, then this isn't for me. I see that a lot, when firms put their top women equity partners on a panel and they talk about how they got there, I've seen younger associates sitting in the audience saying, "Oh my god is this my future?! This is not how I want to do it." And that creates issues too. So I think the law firm model has to change, I think law firms need to really embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion, and really appreciate what diversity does for them. It's not just a "check the box," it creates innovation, better problem-solving, better teams. I mean this is what lawyers do, right? We solve problems. If you have diversity of thought and experience and perspective on those legal teams, you are going to be creating much better results for your clients. Jeena Cho: [00:19:07] And also, I think it's particularly hard in the legal industry because we don't like change and we like to go by precedent. So even things like the number of hours you're expected to be physically in the office versus being able to work remotely, I think the old guard is like no, I made partner doing it this way, and everybody else should do it this way too. Which just doesn't work for the non-white male lawyer, who lives in a traditional household where the wife either stays at home or works at a part-time job and she takes care of all the child-rearing responsibility, so on and so forth. And also as you mentioned, some people are like no, I don't want that model, that's not for me. And if you have enough younger attorneys rejecting the old model, then, of course, you're going to have the diversity issues. So how should the law firms be thinking about these issues? In terms of not only attracting new talent but also changing the structure of the firm so that it's more friendly towards women and people of color? Robyn Pollack: [00:20:22] Yeah. And just before I answer your question, I think that generational issue that you're talking about is really important, because I think there are a lot of younger, millennial, white male lawyers who don't want that life or those hours either. Irrespective of what their family situation or other situation is. When you're talking about work-life integration, there's so many components; people want to have lives, people want to go to yoga, people want to volunteer on political committees. People want to do all kinds of things to round out their lives, so I think the normalization of this work-life integration concept needs to cross gender lines and needs to be throughout firms. And also, that starts to take the stigma away from it looking like a "mommy track", or a traditional woman's role that she wants to work part-time or needs to be home by 5:00, or whatever it is. [00:21:25] To answer your question, the business world itself is changing. When people are retiring, it's Baby Boomers that are retiring. It's not millennials or Gen Z that are coming up, it's the older people. And so the newer, younger people that are coming into law firms are looking for something very different than what exists. And as you said, change is hard; change is hard for organizations, and really hard for firms because we are so risk-averse. We are trained to avoid risk and prevent risk, so that's where our mentality is. But I think the sooner that firms recognize that in order to be sustainable and to remain competitive, they've got to adopt a new mindset and shift the culture to be more amenable to what people coming into the workplace are looking for. I also think there needs to be an investment in lawyers throughout the lifecycle process. So mentor and sponsor programs, sponsorships particularly for women are incredibly important. But they need to be more formalized; there's a lot of mentor programs where the mentor and the mentee meet, they go to lunch, the mentor says how's it going, the mentee says okay great, and then they talk about something else. We need to have something a little bit more formalized; what are the obligations, what are the responsibilities? We need to be tracking people and looking at people at different stages through the employee lifecycle. Another thing that's really pertinent for firms is to look at their interview processes, to look at their evaluation processes, to look at their promotion and compensation processes. How do you strip bias from those processes? Because that's something that is especially important, even for law firms, because traditionally (with the law firm model) you are evaluated on your billable hours and your business development. Well, there is bias-inherent in that. So how do you look at other measures of value? How do you look at what somebody else is doing? How are you rewarding somebody for supporting a diverse lawyer? How do you integrate that into your employee lifecycle processes? I think that that's something that law firms need to look at and examine as part of the shift. Jeena Cho: [00:24:05] I think that kind of brings me to my last topic, which is building a different culture; building a culture where everyone can feel like they could be their true, authentic selves. Where they can bring their whole selves into the office. And I think that's just harder when you're working in a place where you're the only one (or perhaps a handful of people) that looks like you or share similar backgrounds and life experiences. So thoughts about building a more inclusive, or shifting the firm culture? Robyn Pollack: [00:24:37] Yeah, I think all of these things move in that direction. And I tell people that we work with that change takes time. It's like turning the Titanic around, again, law firms are at the top of that list for having trouble with change. I think shifting culture is primarily a top-down initiative, and then a bottom-up secondarily to that. So I think that if there is a visible commitment from firm leadership. And again it's not that check the box let's just throw it up against the wall. It is a rollout of a strategic plan and a strategic initiative. Look we've done this assessment, we've talked to you, we've interviewed you, we brought in a third party to figure out what's going on. And here's what we've identified, here are the priorities that we set, and here's what we're going to do about it over the next one year, three years, five years. And here's how we are going to accomplish a shift in making everybody here feel valued and trusted and respected and part of it. And everybody's part of the process, but I think that top-down, real willful commitment is where it needs to start. Because that's where culture is really set, from the top. [00:26:02] And then there are ways to really roll out organizational management and organizational change; how do you implement a change in an organization, and some of those methodologies need to be used in law firms. With the reminders about what we're doing and the constant weaving of diversity and inclusion and the kind of workplace we want throughout everything that we're doing so that it's not a second thought or it's not something we're trying to correct for or fix, it becomes who we are. Jeena Cho: [00:26:36] Right, it has to be more than the thing.. it often just feels like with a lot of law firms, you have a diversity and inclusion specialist or person in charge of managing it, and it almost feels like they say, "Well, we hired that person over there. She is supposed to fix all of our diversity and inclusion issues." It's like no, that's not exactly how it works. I've also been on planning committees and different things where they wanted me to be on the planning committee because I'm going to go and find some stickers that are non-white. And it's like no, sorry. Robyn Pollack: [00:27:22] Well it's true, and you can't just do one-off training. A lot of firms and companies think, well we brought this speaker in and she talked about unconscious bias, and okay we're good now; we've got unconscious bias covered. And that's simply not true; that's not how people learn. People learn over time, people learn experientially, people learn by doing. And you can't just have a one-off thing and expect everything to be fixed, and I think that's another shortfall in the diversity space. People think, oh yeah we had a program on that. Well, one program isn't enough. [00:28:06] I think that with some of the backlash you heard with Starbucks; they had this one program, but what does that do? Where do you go from there? So, you need something that's integrative, you need something that's consistent, you need something that is thoughtful and over time, in order to be effective. And we're not going to see those numbers change, going back to when you graduated law school so many years ago and it seemed like it should be fixed by now, and it isn't. It's because people aren't looking at it like a business imperative that needs a plan and a strategy, they're looking at it as, "Oh yeah, that person over there, she takes care of our diversity." But what does that mean? And nobody really knows. Jeena Cho: [00:28:50] Right. And also I think oftentimes for the white male managing partner, this is not a conversation that's easy for him to get involved in. I think there is some level of discomfort, or if he's sitting around the room and saying, "Well we have a diversity and inclusion issue," I think there may be raised eyebrows like, well what do you care? You're not part of that group. So thoughts about how people, let's say the white male lawyer that actually does have the power to change some of these issues, how they can be better allies? How can they get more involved in making these shifts? Robyn Pollack: [00:29:36] Yeah, I think they have to use that power; I think that's the first thing. I think one of the hurdles that we need to overcome is that stereotypical white, male, middle-aged managing partner who knows he needs to have a diversity initiative so that he can go on to on-campus recruiting and answer that question. But you've got to actually understand that while the status quo might be great for you, it's really not good for the long-term sustainability and health of that law firm. I think people in those positions of power need to think about what do you want your legacy to be? In terms of how do you want to impact the firm going forward because you've got the ability to do that. I also think that access to those leaders, we talked about sponsorship a little while ago, but having diverse attorneys to have access to more powerful male leaders in a firm, is huge. Those are the people that should be serving as mentors and sponsors to people because they are the ones that still have the power. So I think that's a great way for them to be allies; to actually take a couple of people under their wing and mentor and sponsor them. It makes a difference. When I look at many of the women that are successful lawyers, all of them will tell you that they had a man who helped them; a man who touted them in meetings when they weren't there, who made sure that they had exposure to clients, who made sure they had stretch assignments. So I think that's a really important way that quintessential white male partner to be an ally and to be able to help. And to understand. When we talk about unconscious bias and the things that hold diverse attorneys back, we really need to implement a "stop, drop, and roll" mechanism; we need to think about what it is that you are about to do or say. How is that going to be perceived by the person you're interacting with, and do you need to revise that? And revise what you are thinking, and say it or do it in a different way? You really have to think until it becomes more natural. So another to be a good ally. Jeena Cho: [00:32:17] I think that's a great place to wrap things up. Robyn, for the folks that are interested in learning more about your work, where is the best place for them to do that? Robyn Pollack: [00:32:28] You can certainly go to our website, which is www.trellisconsultingllc.com. So check us out, there's a place if you want further information to e-mail, and we're happy to talk. We're really looking to help firms and companies in this endeavor, that is our goal. We talk about being uncomfortable and having these difficult conversations, that's 100% true but that's how you make progress. And we're here to help facilitate those conversations and make the process of turning the Titanic around easier for people. We're very much about that culture shift, and truly believe that this is the future of firms and organizations, and really want to help push that forward. Jeena Cho: [00:33:23] Robyn, thank you so much for being with me today, I really appreciate it. Robyn Pollack: [00:33:27] Thank you so much for having me Jeena, it was a lot of fun. Closing: [00:33:34] Thanks for joining us on The Resilient Lawyer podcast. If you've enjoyed the show, please tell a friend. It's really the best way to grow the show. To leave us a review on iTunes, search for The Resilient Lawyer and give us your honest feedback. It goes a long way to help with our visibility when you do that, so we really appreciate it. As always, we'd love to hear from you. E-mail us at smile@theanxiouslawyer.com. Thanks, and look forward to seeing you next week.

In this episode, Jim and Tyson interview Alycia Kinchloe, a business, family and disability lawyer.. Alycia started her practice 4 years ago after working on a mid-size disability firm her whole life. They will go over her process of going out on her own, her practice and her firm. Lessons learned, marketing, struggles and more!   “I had gained all the skills to be able to do that, I helped grow a law firm from 1 to a 140 employees, I helped create systems, I helped create budgets, I helped with the marketing, I went to court, I did all the things I needed to do and I had an executive MBA on top of that. I had the skills, I just had to have the faith to go out there and start it.   Her firm: http://kinchloelaw.com/   Alycia Kinchloe, is the founder of Kinchloe Law.  Alycia earned her law degree from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. In law school, Alycia was member of student government and was member of Temple's prestigious Trial Advocacy Program.  She also worked as teaching assistant for the Program. Alycia later attended St. Joseph's University Haub School of Business where she earned an Executive MBA and expanded her knowledge of business.     Her podcast: The Growth Goal Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growth-goal-podcast/id1200832683?mt=2   Lawyers! Sign up for the Maximum Lawyer Conference! http://maxlawcon.maximumlawyer.com/   Hacking’s Hack: https://waitbutwhy.com/ Go in depth on particular and interesting topics the right way!   Alycia’s Tip: You have to have resilience. “If you were able to get through law school, if you were able to pass the BAR, and you were brave enough to be able to start on your own, you are resilient enough to be able to do it.”   Tyson’s Tip: An app: OneNote!   //   Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/403473303374386/ or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaximumLawyerPodcast/ and comment! You can also go to http://www.maximumlawyer.com/ or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com   Do you want to get on the show? Shoot us an email or message us!   The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm.

In this episode I talk to Tom Lin. Tom is a Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. His research and teaching expertise are in the areas of corporations, securities regulation, financial technology, financial regulation, and compliance. Professor Lin and his research has been published and cited by numerous leading law journals, … More Episode #34 – Lin on the Rise of Cyborg Finance

 In this episode I talk to Tom Lin. Tom is a Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. His research and teaching expertise are in the areas of corporations, securities regulation, financial technology, financial regulation, and compliance. Professor Lin and his research has been published and cited by numerous leading law journals, and featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, and The Financial Times, among other media outlets. We talk about the rise of 'cyborg finance' (Cy-Fi) and the regulatory challenges it poses. You can download the episode here, or listen below. You can also subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher (the RSS feed is here).Show Notes0:00 - Introduction1:30 - What is cyborg finance?5:57 - What explains the rise of cyborg finance? Innovation, Regulation and Competition9:00 - The problem of systemic risk in the financial system15:05 - "Too Linked to Fail" - The first systemic risk of cyborg finance19:30 - "Too fast to save" - the second systemic risk of cyborg finance23:00 - The problem of short-term thinking in the financial system27:15 - Does cyborg finance undermine the idea of the 'reasonable investor'?34:57 - The problem of cybernetic market manipulation37:44 - Are these genuinely novel threats or old threats in a new guise?41:11 - Regulatory principles and values for the age of cyborg finance  Relevant linksTom's faculty webpageTom's SSRN page"The New Investor" by Tom Lin"The New Financial Industry" by Tom Lin"The New Market Manipulation" by Tom LinEpisode #22 - Wellman and Rajan on Automated TradingEpisode #25 - McNamara on Fairness, Utility and High Frequency Trading #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to the newsletter

The Cato Institute's Center for Constitutional Studies Presents a Symposium through the Generosity of George M. YeagerCato's annual Constitution Day symposium marks the day in 1787 that the Constitutional Convention finished drafting the U.S. Constitution. We celebrate that event each year with the release of the new issue of the Cato Supreme Court Review and with a day-long symposium featuring noted scholars discussing the recently concluded Supreme Court term and the important cases coming up. Past speakers have included Judges Alex Kozinski, Diane Sykes, and Douglas Ginsburg, Professors Richard Epstein, Michael McConnell, and Nadine Strossen, and Supreme Court litigators Paul Clement, Neal Katyal, and Walter Dellinger. 1:00—2:15PMPANEL II: MONEY AND CRIME Moderator: Trevor Burrus, Research Fellow, Cato InstituteDavid Goldberg, Lecturer in Law, Stanford Law SchoolDavid Post, Professor of Law Emeritus, Beasley School of Law at Temple UniversityThaya Brook Knight, Associate Director, Financial Regulation Studies, Cato Institute See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, actor, and America’s TV dad  Bill Cosby has been on trial for the sexual assault of Andrea Constand. Ms. Constand accused Cosby of sexually assaulting her and drugging her in 2004 at Cosby’s Philadelphia mansion. After a six day trial and the jury being “hopelessly deadlocked” after 52 hours of deliberating, the judge finally declared a mistrial on June 17th. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, hosts Bob Ambrogi joins attorney Letitia Quinones from the firm Quinones & Associates and attorney and professor Barbara Lynn Ashcroft from the Beasley School of Law at Temple University to discuss this case, the allegations, the prosecution strategy, the defense strategy, what lead to the mistrial, and what happens next. Attorney Letitia Quinones is from the firm Quinones & Associates out of Houston, Texas.  Attorney Quinones brings over 18 years of criminal law experience to her clients in Houston, throughout the state of Texas and across the nation. Attorney and professor Barbara Lynn Ashcroft is from the Beasley School of Law at Temple University. A former Montgomery County assistant district attorney, Ms. Ashcroft spent seven years prosecuting more than 1,500 criminal cases comprising fraud, burglary, domestic violence, sexual assault, felony drug crime, and homicide. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio and Litera.

After a few stagnant years, salaries for first year Law Associates are exploding. Starting pay is an incredible $145,000 at some large firms. What is causing this first year salary boom? What do graduating law school students think about this? Attorneys and law.com bloggers, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi examine the reasons for these new salary heights with expert insight from Melissa Lennon of The Beasley School of Law at Temple University, Carey Bertolet of BCG Attorney Search and Michel Ayer, a student at the University of Iowa Law School. This is an invaluable discussion for all firms looking for new talent and law students looking for jobs!