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Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins provides insight into the city's teen takeovers and its solution by implementing citywide curfews. National Material L.P. Associate General Counsel David Susler joins to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the “Inside Out” column in Chicago Lawyer magazine discussing living legacies. Brooklyn Law School Professor Cynthia Godsoe discusses the use […]
Syracuse University Professor of Law Gregory Germain discusses the unusual court order receivership of Rudy Giuliani's property. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Professor Michael Kang provides insight into Elon Musk's voter registration lottery in swing states. National Material Associate General Counsel David Susler joins Legal Face-Off again to discuss the latest Chicago Lawyer magazine “Inside […]
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Christina Martini discuss:How Tina pivoted from engineering to legal. Selling big law by increasing the stickiness factor through cross-selling.Minding your assets in networking and cross-marketing. Building your book of business authentically. Key Takeaways:The practice of law is not that different from having and nurturing the relationships in your life. Everything is all about relationships which are dynamic and require proactivity. Good business development, whether in a solo firm or in big law, requires a multi-pronged approach. Leverage existing clients, leverage your network, and talk to your peers. The right work for you is out there, but you've got to ask for it. Be prepared and have dynamic conversations with your potential clients. It will help build and nourish the relationship, but it will also create opportunities. As a woman, embrace who you are, embrace your femininity and who you want to be in the world when you go to market. Be authentic in your relationship building and in building your book. "The rubber really meets the road when you cross-sell your clients into areas that are completely unrelated to yours. That's how you institutionalize clients. That's how you increase the stickiness factor." — Christina MartiniFind out more about the 10 Easy-to-Execute Hacks to Unlock Your Full Potential at: fretzin.com/events Thank you to our Sponsors!Lawmatics: lawmatics.com/bethatlawyerGet Staffed Up: getstaffedup.com/bethatlawyerGreen Cardigan Marketing: greencardiganmarketing.com Episode References: Strategy and the Fat Smoker: Doing What's Obvious But Not Easy by David MaisterEmotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman About Christina Martini: Christina L. Martini is a partner with McDermott Will & Emery and serves as the Global Head of the Firm's Trademark Prosecution & Controversy Practice. Tina focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet, advertising, unfair competition and entertainment law. She has extensive experience in counseling, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence and licensing matters, and in assisting clients in protecting their intellectual property rights through litigation and other means. Tina has also served as an expert witness regarding issues on trademark, unfair competition and trade dress law, as well as USPTO practice. Described as a “juggernaut in the trademark market,” Tina is a trusted advisor with a proven track record of successful outcomes for clients. For many years, Tina has also been selected as one of America's leading intellectual property lawyers by Chambers & Partners, which has also given MWE's Chicago Trademark Group a Band 1 ranking. Tina has also been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and designated an Illinois Super Lawyer. Tina is the host of “Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini” and is co-host of WGN Radio's popular show "Legal Face-Off." Since 2010, Chicago Lawyer has featured her legal column, "Inside Out.” Connect with Christina Martini:Website: mwe.comEmail: cmartini@mwe.comShow: paradigmshiftshow.comShow: wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/legal-face-offLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christinamartiniX: twitter.com/TinaMartini10 & twitter.com/McDermottLawFacebook: facebook.com/McDermottWillandEmeryInstagram: instagram.com/christina_louise_martini & instagram.com/mcdermott_law Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinX: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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On the 72nd episode of WOODSIDE, Ben is joined by the founder of North Bridger Bison, Matt Skoglund, to learn about how and why Matt went from a lawyer in Chicago to rancher in Montana. It's an inspiring story of love for wild places and risking it all to chase your dream.
Chicago trial attorney Brian LaCien is a founding partner with Todd A. Smith of Smith LaCien LLP. Together they have a lengthy track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 100 cases with results of at least $1 million. Smith LaCien was ranked in the October-November 2022 issue of Chicago Lawyer as the number-one firm in mass tort/litigation for a $42 million settlement and was listed in the magazine as among the top 10 personal injury firms for the total amount of recoveries. Compiled by the Jury Verdict Reporter, the results were from its reporting cycle between August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022. Brian began his career as an assistant legal counsel to the Illinois House of Representatives. He joined Power Rogers & Smith and practiced personal injury law for many years before leaving to start Smith LaCien LLP in March 2020. Brian received a J.D., magna cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. For a free consultation, call Smith LaCien at (312) 586-8717 or send an email to: info@smithlacien.com. Smith LaCien LLP is located at 70 W. Madison, Suite 2250, Chicago, IL 60602. Illinois State Bar Association, Chair, Tort Law Section American Association for Justice (AAJ), Chair, Aviation Section Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers,Appointed to represent Illinois on the Board of Governors of the AAJ Chicago Bar Association Illinois Super Lawyers since 2011, Previously a “Rising Star” Illinois Leading Lawyers since 2014, “Top Ten Emerging Lawyer” Best Lawyers of America Lawdragon Publishing “Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America,”2022 Law 360 National Conference, Damages and Marijuana in personal injury lawsuits, 2022 Guest lecturer, Practical skills training and fundamental litigation techniques for new lawyers program, Greenhorn Legal LLC, 2013 to 2015 Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brian-lacien-1572a38 Smith Lacien, LLP: smithlacien.com Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/
Major themes of Jewish life, reviewed, rethunk... remixed. Roberta Rosenthal Kwall is the Raymond P. Niro Professor at DePaul University College of Law. Professor Kwall earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania and received her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from Brown University. She also has a Master's Degree in Jewish Studies. Kwall is an internationally renowned scholar and lecturer and has published over 30 articles on a wide variety of topics including Jewish law and culture, authorship rights, and intellectual property. She is the author of several law casebooks that are used nationally as well as two monographs: “The Myth of the Cultural Jew: Culture and Law in Jewish Tradition” (Oxford U. Press, 2015) and “The Soul of Creativity” (Stanford U. Press, 2010). Currently she is working on a book for a popular audience about transmitting Jewish tradition in a diverse world. Kwall also has written numerous Opeds, articles, and book reviews on topics of relevance to the Jewish community that have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Commentary Magazine, The Forward, The Jewish Week, The Jewish Journal, The Jewish News of Northern California (jWeekly) and eJewish Philanthropy. She has received numerous awards for teaching and scholarship and in 2006, was designated as one of the 10 Best Law Professors in Illinois by Chicago Lawyer magazine. She also founded DePaul Law School's renowned Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology. At DePaul, Kwall teaches courses in Family Law, Property, Intellectual Property and Family Law and the Jewish Tradition. She has lectured about Intellectual Property law at law school across the county and also lectured about Jewish law and culture at many law schools, synagogues, and other venues in the United States and Israel. She has also taught at Tulane Law School and currently teaches a course on Jewish Law and the American Jewish Movements at the Radzyner Law School in Israel. Kwall maintains a Face Book blog under Professor Roberta Rosenthal Kwall that is devoted to illustrating the beauty of the Jewish tradition for a wide general audience.
Ami Gandhi, JD, is a Senior Counsel at the Chicago Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights where she works to reduce barriers to voting and improve civic participation, especially in communities of color and low-income communities. Ami's experience includes leading statewide voter protection for the 2016 and 2020 elections, partnering with community members in the criminal legal system to expand voter access, advocating for communities of color during Illinois redistricting, and advising local election authorities as they implemented the first Hindi ballots in the country. Her experience includes litigating cases in Illinois and Indiana and partnering with communities to write and pass legislation. She previously worked as the Executive Director of South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI), as the Legal Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago, and as a commercial litigation attorney at Freeborn & Peters LLP. She also serves on the Planning Committee for DePaul University's Institute for Restorative Academic and Civic Engagement, which focuses on currently and formerly incarcerated students, as well as the Executive Advisory Board for the Immigrant and Refugee-Led Capacity Development Network of Illinois. Ami participates in the Law, Politics, and Civic Engagement Think Tank with incarcerated community members at Stateville Correctional Center. She has also served on the boards of Common Cause Illinois and American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. Ami has received awards from Indiana University's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, the South Asian Bar Association of North America, and from Chicago Fair Trade. Ami earned her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and her B.A. in psychology and cognitive science from Indiana University. Topics we cover:How did Ami decide, as a psych major, that she wanted to apply to law school?Why did she decide against clinical work despite initially considering it?Did being a psych major make it easier or more difficult to apply to law school?What experiences are good to acquire in undergrad that are translatable to law?Can law school be a last-minute decision?Going to law school as a “blank slate”Why working at a law library helped Ami be comfortable being around lawyers in suitsHow did her psychology background help her in law school?How did Ami decide she wanted to work in public interest & civil rightsWhat does it look like to legally advocate for voter rights?What does a typical week look like for Ami at Chicago Lawyer's Committee for Civil RightsAmi's favorite thing about her job?What is one skill, quality, or general factor that has served you no matter where you went in life? Visit psychmic.com to sign up for the newsletter, where you'll get career tips, grad school resources, and job opportunities straight to your inbox! Follow @psych_mic on Instagram to submit questions for speakers and stay in the loop.Music by: Adam Fine
In the 4th episode of The Sleep Roundtable Podcast, Dr. Kent Smith chats with 2021 Sleep Roundtable speaker, Jayme Matchinksi. Named a Leading Lawyer in Chicago Lawyer's Diversity Issue, Jayme is a go-to legal specialist when it comes to sleep medicine. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of sleep medicine and healthcare law from Jayme herself.
Kendra never envisioned herself becoming a lawyer, per se. Like becoming a minister, earning her J.D. and opening her law firm became a way to drive positive change within minority communities – improving access to justice as an agent inside the system. Recently, Kendra also launched The Justice Renewal Initiative, a faith-based non-profit also supporting her singular goal through alternative methods. Key moments:Conception and struggles for a firm built to bridge the Justice Gap (1:00)The Justice Renewal Initiative's three focuses for change (10:45)Case Study: A man stuck in the broken criminal justice system (14:18)What Kendra Spearman wants to see changed in law (35:43) MEMORABLE QUOTES“The bar exam poses a major impediment [to more minorities becoming attorneys]…everything that it asks is stuff that you can kind of look up, it's not a test about intelligence, but some people just don't do well with tests.”“What I hope to do through the Justice Renewal Initiative is bring all backgrounds together. All private citizens: I want judges, police officers – and that's a group that tends to be excluded because of the mistrust – private citizens of the church…. People tend to ignore an issue if it does not affect them. So, I wanted to create this space where everybody could feel like they're involved.”“The other uncomfortable thing for me in that setting is that black women tend to have this stereotype that we're angry… And I'm pretty confident that had I not lost my temper, that my client would have been taken into custody, and from what I was hearing from the different numbers that they were throwing out, we're talking about years.”“One of the main things I tell people is to talk about it. People look at racism and systemic racism and these issues as, you know, the awkward conversation to have.” CONNECT WITH KENDRA SPEARMANKendra is a civil rights attorney and minister. She is the owner and founder of Spearman Law LLC, a civil rights law firm, and founder of The Justice Renewal Initiative, Inc., a faith-based, non-profit that is dedicated to criminal justice reform. She works diligently to fight injustice on the behalf of disadvantaged populations, in particular, those impacted by mass incarceration and racial disparities. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preacherlawyer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendraspearmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spearmanlaw/Spearman Law: www.spearmanlaw.comJustice Renewal Initiative: www.thejri.org ADDITIONAL READING“13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Abolition of Slavery (1865)” Our Documentshttps://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=40“Common Interpretation: The 13th Amendment” National Constitution Centerhttps://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/interpretation/amendment-xiii/interps/137“School-to-Prison Pipeline” American Civil Liberties Unionhttps://www.aclu.org/issues/juvenile-justice/school-prison-pipeline“The School-to-Prison Pipeline” Teaching Tolerance (Issue 32; Spring 2013)https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/spring-2013/the-school-to-prison-pipeline“Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline” NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. https://www.naacpldf.org/wp-content/uploads/Dismantling_the_School_to_Prison_Pipeline__Criminal-Justice__.pdf“Camden's Turn: A Story of Police Reform in Progress” Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ); Not In Our Townhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/Publications/cops-p366-pub.pdf“Former Chief Of Reformed Camden, N.J., Force: Police Need 'Consent Of The People'” NPRhttps://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/06/08/872416644/former-chief-of-reformed-camden-n-j-force-police-need-consent-of-the-peopleInjustice Watch – Cook County option for Judicial informationhttps://www.injusticewatch.org/ Kendra, and The Justice Renewal Initiative, was featured in Chicago Lawyer! Read the full article: https://ablog.amatacorp.com/blog/posts/rearranged-as-covid-19-drags-on-law-firms-assess-their-largely-empty-offices/Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at feedback@1958lawyer.com
Subscribe in a reader Co parenting with a narcissist is never easy. In some cases it becomes impossible to coparent so Parallel parenting might be your only option. Today I interviewed Karen Covy a Chicago Lawyer and expert on this subject. Visit her website http://karencovy.com The most common questions people have about parallel parenting are: […] The post Impossible Co-Parenting with a Narcissist – Solution Parallel Parenting – Karen Covy appeared first on Narcissist Abuse Support.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley joins us in studio to discuss possible impeachment proceedings against Trump. Illinois State Rep. Kathleen Willis discusses Illinois gun legislation in wake of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. National Material L.P. Assistant General Counsel and Chicago Lawyer magazine’s “Inside Out” columnist David Susler joins his co-columnist Tina and Rich to discuss the importance of creativity in lawyers. In the Legal Grab Bag, Steve Carman and David Susler join Tina and Rich to cover breaking legal news involving Cyntoia Brown released from prison, Trump considering commutation for Rod Blagojevich, a Youtuber investigated for animal cruelty, Katy Perry infringement lawsuit update and more.
Today we are meeting with Ellen Yiadom Hoover, a local Chicago Lawyer, who describes her educational path that lead her to her success. She touches on her transition to America, her educational endeavors, and her career goals beyond practicing law.
Christina Martini Partner and Co-National Hiring Partner, McDermott Will & Emery/“Legal Face-Off” WGN Radio Host/ “Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini” Radio Show Host Leadership and the Law Christina (Tina) L. Martini is a partner with McDermott Will & Emery and serves as the firm’s Co-National Hiring Partner. She focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet, social media, advertising, unfair competition and entertainment law. She has extensive experience in counseling, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence and licensing matters. She successfully assists clients in protecting their intellectual property rights through litigation and other means, including the courts and uniform dispute resolution procedures. Tina was selected as one of America’s leading intellectual property lawyers and has been designated an Illinois Super Lawyer. In 2017 and 2018, Tina was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business list of Chicago’s Most Influential Minority Lawyers and was also the recipient of the prestigious Anti-Defamation League “Women of Achievement” Award. In 2013, Law Bulletin Publishing Company named her one of only seventeen “Women in Law: Women Making an Impact” and one of “40 Illinois Attorneys under Forty to Watch” in 2010. Tina is a legal commentator and radio host. She is the host of “Paradigm Shift with Christina Martini” featured on C-Suite Radio, and is co-host of WGN Radio’s popular show “Legal Face-Off.” For many years, Chicago Lawyer has featured her legal column, “Inside Out.” Website www.mwe.com LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/christinamartini Twitter @TinaMartini10 Leadership Quote “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Please Subscribe, Share, and Review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Check out Christina’s Podcasts!http://paradigmshiftshow.comhttps://wgnradio.com/category/legal-face-off The Keep Leading!™ podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator® as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques and insights. For more information visit eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BRG Managing Director and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Cramer joins Rich and Tina to chat about the latest developments with President Trump and the Mueller probe. National Material L.P. Assistant General Counsel and Chicago Lawyer magazine’s “Inside Out” columnist David Susler joins his co-columnist Tina and Rich to talk about the importance of strong leadership among lawyers and in organizations. In the Legal Grab Bag, Rich and Tina cover legal breaking news, with the highly accomplished Chicago attorney Joseph Siprut of Siprut PC and “Legal Face-Off” producer Ben Anderson, including stories on the next Attorney General William Barr, another “Mighty Duck” star arrest, Drake’s Hanukkah miracle and more.
Michigan State Professor of Law Brian Kalt discusses whether the Senate can do anything in opposition to Roy Moore winning a Senate seat. Wake Forest School of Law Professor Gregory Parks discusses the rise of hazing incidents and litigation. Nicolas Bourtin of Sullivan & Cromwell discusses 5 myths about white-collar crime. Inside Out columnists Christina Martini […]
Born in Iran, SHERMIN Kruse, is among the youngest minorities to partner at the top tier Chicago firm of Barack Ferrazzano. Co-founder and director of Pasfarda Arts and Cultural Organization, Shermin’s passion for the arts was highlighted this year through her debut novel Butterfly Stitching. Besides her contributions to the artistic world, Shermin was a commentator on NPR’s Worldview, served as an advice columnist for Chicago Lawyer magazine, and writes her own personal blog on Huffington Post. She’s also a corporate partner of the National Association of Women Business Owners, where she advises women business owners in every aspect of their business. See her beautiful infographic show notes, plus her top tips and advice for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs at www.TodaysLeadingWomen.com or by clicking here!
It is truly ground breaking law, and I am proud that it is my own cousin Tom Paris making the case. Imagine finding out at the age of sixty that the man you have always known to be your father is not. Add insult to injury when your father's new wife cuts you out of his Will. The case, Dehart v. Dehart, went all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court, and after six years the adopted son wins the right to challenge his father's second wife in court over the estate. The case reads like a novel and has significant lessons for anyone with a mixed or complex family situation. Hosted by James L. Paris And Robert G. Yetman, Jr. editors of ChristianMoney.com
It is truly ground breaking law, and I am proud that it is my own cousin Tom Paris making the case. Imagine finding out at the age of sixty that the man you have always known to be your father is not. Add insult to injury when your father's new wife cuts you out of his Will. The case, Dehart v. Dehart, went all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court, and after six years the adopted son wins the right to challenge his father's second wife in court over the estate. The case reads like a novel and has significant lessons for anyone with a mixed or complex family situation. Hosted by James L. Paris And Robert G. Yetman, Jr. editors of ChristianMoney.com