Podcasts about Continuing legal education

This episode of the ABA-funded podcast, "Mind the Gap: Dialogs on Artificial Intelligence" was recorded at a Continuing Legal Education session. Our subject is, "The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence." Our two guests, Candace Jones and Jon Garon, are distinguished lawyers. Candace Jones retired recently from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Previously she was a partner at a large law firm in Cleveland and is a former Chair of the ABA Section of Business Law's Cyberspace Law Committee. She is now a member of the ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task Force. Jon Garon is Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law and is the current Chair of the ABA Section of Business Law's Cyberspace Law Committee. Both Candace and Jon have written extensively on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Some of their writings are included in the materials for this program and will be linked in the podcast web page about this episode.

In this insightful episode of The Free Lawyer, host Gary Miles welcomes Lawrence Eichen, a New Jersey attorney, speaker, and consultant specializing in imposter syndrome. Lawrence shares his personal journey with imposter syndrome as a former programmer who transitioned to law, offering valuable strategies to help lawyers identify and overcome this common challenge that affects even the most accomplished legal professionals.Key Topics Covered: Definition of imposter syndrome and why it's particularly prevalent in the legal profession The connection between perfectionism and imposter syndrome How imposter syndrome limits lawyers' potential and affects performance in negotiations and trials Practical strategies for managing and overcoming imposter syndrome Why imposter syndrome often doesn't diminish with experience or success - and may actually intensifyTakeaways for Lawyers: Reframe negative self-talk: Instead of "fake it till you make it," say "I'll handle it" Document achievements to reference during moments of self-doubt Don't suffer in silence - share your feelings with trusted colleagues Asking for help is a sign of maturity, not incompetence Practice self-compassion while working through imposter syndromeLawrence D. Eichen, Esq. is an attorney, speaker, and consultant. As an attorney, Mr. Eichen's experience includes litigating a wide variety of civil and criminal matters.Additionally, he has served for over 20 years as a mediator for the Dispute Resolution Program in Morris County, NJ. He has litigated and negotiated well over 1,000 cases during his 30-year career.As a speaker, Mr. Eichen delivers engaging presentations to associations, organizations, and educational institutions on Mastering the Art of Negotiation; Defeating Imposter Syndrome; and Mastering the Art of Powerful Presentations.As a consultant, he provides advanced training to businesses and organizations, and private coaching to professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs. Mr. Eichen is a certified Rethinking Impostor SyndromeTM coach.He is also the owner of FirstClassCLE.com, an approved provider of Continuing Legal Education courses by the New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Continuing Legal Education. He provides CLE courses to attorneys on negotiation and other areas of the law.Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

#realconversations #divorce #attorney #overdose #adoption#alimony CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet: GALE WEINBERG: “As the world turns, I've known GaleWeinberg for a long time. I suppose the right alignment of the stars, moon, andsun came together as we were at a party in December, and we talked. Rediscoveryof our commonalities. A bright light bulb. Let's do an interview forConversations with Calvin. To prepare, we spent a Saturday afternoon catchingup and sharing revelations. Gale is a highly respected divorce attorney inNorth Jersey. We both experienced divorce. Much to learn. Times have changed.She is a special force for understanding and explaining. Sensitive. Brilliant.Caring. And then she lost a son to an overdose. Emotions and stark honestyfollowed. This is that rare, special, and precious interview. It stillreverberates.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs424 Interviews/Videos  7900 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **GALE WEINBERG; NJ Divorce Attorney; Loss of a Child fromOverdose; LIVE from New JerseyYouTube: https://youtu.be/x2B23HMeOJYBIO: Gale B. Weinberg is the senior partner of Weinberg& Cooper's family law practice. Ms. Weinberg has extensive experience incomplex matrimonial litigation and focuses her practice on all aspects offamily law, including but not limited to, divorce, custody, parental rights,child support, alimony, equitable distribution, the protection of assets, anddomestic violence.Ms. Weinberg is Co-Chair of the Family Law Section of theBergen County Bar Association. She is also a member of the New Jersey and NewYork State Bar Associations, the Barry I. Croland American Family Law Inn ofCourt (Past President and currently on the ExecutiveCommittee, Treasurer and Mentor), and Matrimonial EarlySettlement Panel for Bergen County. She is also an experienced divorcemediator.Ms Weinberg frequently lectures on family law matters andteaches Continuing Legal Education courses for the Bergen County BarAssociation, New Jersey Certified Public Accounts of New Jersey-Bergen CountyChapter, Barry I. Croland American Family Law Inn of Court, New JerseyInstitute of Continuing Legal Education, Rutgers Institute for ProfessionalEducation, National Business Institute, and Fordham University, School of Law.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE       the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJ

In This Episode:Host Bruce sits down with legal consultant Jared Correia to discuss:How he transitioned from practicing law to running Red Cave Law Firm Consulting.Simple strategies to help solo and small law firms thrive, including tips on data management, marketing, and scaling.Why your online presence matters more than ever—and how to fix it.Jared's entertaining personal stories, including lessons from his early career and his love of Rolos.Featured Guest:Jared CorreiaCEO, Red Cave Law Firm ConsultingHost of The Legal Toolkit Podcast and Non-EventcastDon't Miss:Jared's tips for evaluating your law firm's marketing and online presence.His lighthearted take on candy preferences and career missteps.Links and Resources:The Legal Toolkit PodcastNon-EventcastRed Cave Law Firm ConsultingMCLE Online PassFor questions or sponsorship inquiries, email podcast@mcle.org. Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandBluesky: mclenewengland.bsky.socialLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EnglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEngland

We're thrilled to bring you fresh perspectives and essential updates from the legal community as this new era of MCLE ThisWeek kicks off. We will continue to explore key topics, get expert analysis from current and former practitioners, and deliver practical tips to enhance your practice. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or just starting out, MCLE This Week has something for everyone. Stay tuned for engaging conversations and valuable insights—this is a season you won't want to miss! Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandBluesky: mclenewengland.bsky.socialLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EnglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEngland

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Russell Knight discuss:Challenges and strategies in scaling a legal practiceBalancing professional and personal commitments effectivelyBuilding and retaining talent within a growing law firmThe role of firm culture and external development in professional success Key Takeaways:Hiring experienced professionals, even at a higher cost, provides stability and reduces the training needs of fresh graduates who require more supervision.Ongoing recruitment through social media and outreach ensures a steady talent pipeline, allowing potential hires to learn about the firm's culture before joining.Investing in external development programs, like trial advocacy courses, enhances lawyers' skills, strengthens loyalty, and shows the firm's commitment to their growth.Hosting team-building events, such as farm-to-table dinners or concert outings, fosters culture, encourages cohesion, and attracts top talent. "Stop being cheap. That dollar isn't your dollar; it's the firm's dollar, and it needs to get spent on people that aren't you." —  Russell Knight Got a challenge growing your law practice? Email me at steve@fretzin.com with your toughest question, and I'll answer it live on the show—anonymously, just using your first name! Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Rainmakers Roundtable: https://www.fretzin.com/lawyer-coaching-and-training/peer-advisory-groups/ Episode References: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara: https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573About Russell Knight: Russell Knight is an experienced divorce and family law attorney with offices in Chicago and Naples. He has authored over 700 articles and contributed to legal publications, including the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Frequently quoted by NBC News and Newsweek, Russell offers expert guidance on divorce, contracts, litigation, and equity issues. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he provides strategic support to clients navigating complex family law matters. Connect with Russell Knight:  Website: https://rdklegal.com/Email: russelldknight@gmail.comPersonal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-d-knight/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-russell-d-knight/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawOfficeofRussellDKnightInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorceattorneyknight/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Nathan Tamulis, Esq., Committee for Public Counsel Services, Boston teaches you how to interpret results (and knowing when to consult with an expert) from these methods and analyses, excerpted from MCLE's 4/2/2024 live webcast: Toxicology for Lawyers: Drug & Alcohol Testing. The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today! Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEnglandLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EngalndThreads: mcle.newnengland

In this episode, LTG Joe Berger, The Judge Advocate General, sets the stage for the 2024 Worldwide Continuing Legal Education (WWCLE) event in Charlottesville, VA at The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I speak with James W. Smith on going from a practicing Attorney to serving 5 years in Federal Correctional Institution for Armed Bank Robbery to Pastor of a Missionary Baptist Church.★ James' Bio: ★ Former Practicing Attorney; former compulsive gambler; ex-offender, served 5 years in Federal Correctional Institution for Armed Bank Robbery. A former NC State Bar Approved Sponsor of Continuing Legal Education, CLE for 11 years. I am a retired Pastor of a Missionary Baptist Church, Durham Co, NC where I served for almost 32 years. I have written three books, "Deal By Me, A Golden Opportunity Blown," Deal By Me 2nd Edition, A Self Evaluation," and "Come, Let Us Reason Together." I am married and have two children.I truly believe in another chance. I had two major surgeries; prostate cancer and spinal correction surgery many years ago. I have recovered from both and enjoying life to its fullest. Consulting, Inspirational speaking, and Seminars/Workshops are what I do. And so if you want a guest who can share with your listeners how to get out of the ditch and become a success, then you will want to book James W. Smith. He is encouraging and inspiring with a dynamic story to share. I also want to offer encouragement, inspiration, and hopefully transformation to parents, spouses, and children of the incarceratedConnect with James:https://www.dealbyme.com/

Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project helps individuals represent themselves in court through self-representation clinics. They are able to do this with help from volunteer lawyers. We learn more about the MVLP from their Executive Director and General Counsel, Gayla Carpenter-Sanders.If you need a little bit of help with a legal matter that can be handled without an attorney, you might want to attend one of the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Projects Self Representation Clinics. There are clinics that discuss: Irreconcilable Differences Divorces, Uncontested Guardianships, Advance Healthcare Directives, Power of Attorneys, Simple Wills, Misdemeanor Expungements, Felony Expungements, and Foreclosure Prevention.The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project has many opportunities for attorneys, law students, college students and paralegals with a willingness to serve. Folks Volunteer at legal clinics, there are attorney resources, and Continuing Legal Education opportunities. M V L P.org/volunteer has the details.Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project relies on the generosity of donors to help connect low-income clients with volunteer attorneys who will fight for their rights. That might be by large or small contributions or by selecting MVLP as a Community Rewards Program recipient from Kroger or Amazon. M V L P.org/donate has more information.Past podcasts:07/26/2022 In Legal Terms: MVLP 20223/30/2021 In Legal Terms: MVLP9/24/2019 In Legal Terms: Expungements Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Conal Doyle started his plaintiff's practice, he faced long odds and daunting obstacles.  But as one born without one of his legs who went on to become a ski racer, long odds and obstacles were nothing new to Conal.  Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Conal about how he bet on himself and his clients time and again, achieved monumental verdicts and changes to the legal system on his way to becoming one of California's most successful trial lawyers.     About Conal Doylehttps://conaldoylelaw.com/ Conal Doyle is an award-winning trial lawyer who has received national recognition for his courtroom victories that have had broad reaching impact on society. He is one of the few attorneys in history to argue before the United States Supreme Court and obtain multiple seven and eight figure jury verdicts.His international human rights victory in Castaneda v. United States was a catalyst for the reform of the United States immigration healthcare system, and garnered widespread acclaim from his peers, legal publications and the international media.For example, he received the 2012 California Lawyer of the Year (CLAY) Award in Human Rights, and the 2011 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). He has been listed in both Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for the past ten consecutive years, and his courtroom victories have been chronicled in newspapers around the world, including a piece on the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes.”Conal's reputation as one of the finest trial attorneys in America was further cemented with two stunning back-to-back verdicts in Kern County, California, one of California's most “conservative” jurisdictions.In December 2013, Conal obtained as lead trial counsel a $26.8 million medical malpractice jury verdict in McKnight v. Spain. This result was the largest medical malpractice verdict in County history and was recognized by The Daily Journal as a Top 10 Verdict in California for 2013. The National Law Journal recognized the verdict as a Top 100 Verdict nationally and the Consumer Attorneys Association of California (CAOC) named him a Finalist for the 2014 Consumer Attorney of the Year Award. The highest pre-trial offer by the defense was $300,000.In March 2014, Conal obtained as lead trial counsel a $3.8 million jury verdict in Doe v. Jack In The Box. In this premises liability case, the highest pre-trial offer was $200,000.The foundation of this success is a passion for justice and a commitment to client service. Conal was born without his right leg, and like many of his clients, has overcome great obstacles and endured daily struggles. These experiences provide him a unique insight into his clients' challenges and help him guide his clients through difficult times.Conal's personal experience has led him to focus on the representation of amputees in both first party bad faith and personal injury claims.  The Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) honored Conal as the 2020 Street Fighter of the Year for his work on behalf of amputees in Trujillo v. United Healthcare, a national ERISA health insurance class action.  The case required the nation's largest health insurer to change its claims practices and reprocess claims related to the denial of prosthetic devices to amputees.  Conal is also prosecuting two other class actions for wrongful denial of prosthetics-against Anthem and Blue Shield of California, among numerous individual bad faith claims for wrongful denial of prosthetics.Conal is well known as an advocate for amputees in injury and bad faith insurance claims. His article, “Glimpsing the Future for an Amputee,” is used as a guide for litigating limb loss cases by attorneys across the country.Conal has never backed down from a challenge or started a fight that he couldn't finish. When he isn't challenging corporate giants in the courtroom, Conal enjoys skiing the Rockies, a remnant from his past as an alpine ski racer. Honors & Awards2020 Consumer Attorneys Association of California (CAOC) Street Fighter of the Year Award2014 Finalist-Consumer Attorney of the Year-Consumer Attorneys Association of California (CAOC)The National Law Journal Top 100 Verdicts, 2013The Daily Journal Top 10 Verdicts, 20132012 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award2011 Trial Lawyer of the Year-Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)2011 Attorney of the Year-The RecorderThe Best Lawyers in America, 2012 – PresentFinalist-2011 CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year2011 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in AmericaThe National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100, 2008 – PresentThe Daily Journal – Top 20 Under 40 in California, 2010Super Lawyers-Southern California Superlawyer, 2012 – PresentThe Daily Journal – Top 10 Verdicts, 2010Martindale Hubbell – AV Rating, 2007 – PresentSan Francisco Trial Lawyers Association – 2011 Civil Justice AwardThe National Law Journal-Appellate Lawyer of the Week, 20102011 Public Justice Achievement Award-Public Justice Foundation Public ServiceConal devotes a significant portion of his practice to public interest work and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Public Justice Foundation, a non-profit public interest law firm. Mr. Doyle frequently acts as “lead cooperating counsel” on cases with Public Justice, where he donates a portion of his fees as a pro bono contribution to the organization. Prior Work HistoryConal comes from a “big firm” background, where he served as a trial attorney for six years at one of Florida's largest and most respected law firms. Conal won his first federal jury trial in a civil rights excessive force case at age twenty-seven. By age thirty-one, he was lead trial counsel of an eleven-hundred-member law enforcement agency, where he litigated civil rights, torts, class actions, and employment cases.Conal participated in a dozen jury trials as a defense attorney, winning eleven of them. His jury trial experience includes cases involving medical malpractice, breach of contract, insurance coverage, premises liability, negligent security, 42 U.S.C. 1983 civil rights violations, excessive force, false arrest, automobile negligence, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, and employment law. PersonalMr. Doyle is a right leg amputee. He is an avid alpine skier and has competed in Giant Slalom and Slalom alpine races against the best disabled athletes in the world, including the U.S. Ski Team, Canadian Ski Team, and Australian Ski Team. He is a former member of the Board of Directors (1998-2002) of Self-Reliance, Inc. and is active in community efforts to improve the lifestyles of Americans with disabilities. He regularly draws on his unique life experiences in representing clients who have sustained significant injuries or have suffered discrimination due to their disabilities. Public SpeakingMr. Doyle is a frequent lecturer and author on the topics of civil trial practice, civil rights, and personal injury litigation at law schools, Continuing Legal Education seminars, and the FBI NAA National Convention, where he has been recognized as an expert in civil rights litigation. He has also been quoted and featured frequently in national newspapers, radio, and television regarding constitutional law issues and civil rights. Bar AdmissionsCalifornia, 2003Florida, 1997New York, 2006District of Columbia, 2006U.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Court of Appeals 11th CircuitU.S. Court of Appeals 9th CircuitU.S. District Court Central District of CaliforniaU.S. District Court Middle District of FloridaU.S. District Court Eastern District of CaliforniaU.S. District Court Southern District of CaliforniaU.S. District Court Northern District of California EducationFlorida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FloridaJuris Doctor cum laude – May 1997Book Awards: Trial Practice, Litigation SeminarFlorida House of Representatives-Legislative Internship/ScholarshipFlorida Bar Scholarship-Top 10 Law Students in State 1996Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, FloridaFirst Year of Law School – 1994Class Rank: 1/159West's Outstanding Scholar Award-#1 ranked first year law studentBook Award-TortsBook Award-Civil ProcedureBook Award-Criminal LawEckerd College, St. Petersburg, FloridaB.A. – 1993

John D. Colucci, Esq., of McLane Middleton, Professional Association, shares insight on the purpose that buy-sell agreements serve, excerpted from MCLE's 10/12/2023 live webcast: Deconstructing & Negotiating Buy-Sell Agreements. The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today! Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEnglandLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EngalndThreads: mcle.newnengland

Melissa A. Howitt, Esq., of Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC discusses expanding the powers of a conservator, excerpted from MCLE's 11/2/2023 live webcast: Guardianship & Conservatorship: MCLE BasicsPlus!®. The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today! Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEnglandLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EngalndThreads: mcle.newnengland

This week, we're replaying a classic episode where Steve and Yvonne interview Brian McKeen of McKeen and Associates, LP (https://www.mckeenassociates.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review.   View/Download Trial Documents   Case Details: Detroit medical malpractice attorney Brian McKeen explains how he secured justice for a two-month-old boy who suffered brain damage resulting in cerebral palsy after William Beaumont Hospital technicians failed to act urgently. The baby turned blue after receiving an IV for an outpatient renal scan and was without oxygen for 12 minutes because nuclear medicine technicians neglected to immediately issue a "code blue" or to begin administering chest compressions. Despite the defense's attempts to convince the jury that the incident occurred due to pre-existing conditions, an Oakland County, Michigan jury returned a landmark $130.5 million verdict.   Guest Bio: Brian McKeen Brian McKeen began practicing law in 1982. During his career, he has become a powerful advocate for his clients and one of the foremost medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan. He has tried cases throughout the United States. He currently sits on the executive boards of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) and the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Mr. McKeen formerly served as chair of the AAJ Professional Negligence Section, Medical Negligence Exchange Group, and Birth Trauma Litigation Group (BTLG). Since 2001, McKeen & Associates has generated the year's top verdict in Michigan four times, including securing the state's largest medical malpractice verdict on record in 2001, when a jury rendered a verdict award of $55 million in the case of Hall v Henry Ford Health System. McKeen & Associates also topped all Michigan verdict awards in 2002, with an award of $22.5 million in the case of Blazo v McLaren Regional Medical Center, et al; in 2006, with an award of $16 million in the case of Lowe v Henry Ford Health System; and in 2007, with an award of $35 million in the case of Oppenheim v Aeneas C. Guiney. Mr. McKeen was recently inducted into The Inner Circle of Advocates and named Top Attorneys in Michigan as published by The New York Times in September 2012. Professional Associations and Memberships: Inner Circle of Advocates - The Inner Circle of Advocates is an invitation-only group, limited to 100 lawyers of excellent character and integrity, representing people throughout the United States. To qualify, members must have tried at least 50 personal injury jury trials and at least three verdicts in excess of one million dollars or one verdict in excess of ten million dollars. International Society of Primerus - Primerus is an international network of top-rated, independent law firms that have earned the right to display the Primerus seal of quality. Candidates for membership must have the maximum AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the peer review rating source that lawyers use to find other lawyers. Further, a law firm must submit to a rigorous evaluation, which includes candid assessments from judges, fellow attorneys, current and former clients, bar associations, and malpractice insurance carriers. Firms must also attest to their commitment to the exacting standards of the Six Pillars of Primerus Quality: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility, and Community Service. And it doesn't end there. Primerus firms are audited annually to ensure that they continue to be the "best of the best," year after year. American Association for Justice (AAJ)- Chair of the Professional Negligence Section 2006 - 2008; Co-chair of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group (BTLG); Co-chair of the AAJ's Medical Negligence Exchange Group 2005 - 2007 (MNIEG); Board of Governors; Leaders Forum; Sustaining Member; National Finance Counsel; Litigation Group Coordination Committee; Executive Board. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Luz A. Carrion, Esq., and Laura Keeler of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers share their insights on client engagement and intake, excerpted from MCLE's 10/11/23 live webcast: When, Why & How of Client Engagement & Conclusion of Representation Letters. The full program is available as an on-demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today!Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEnglandLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EngalndThreads: mcle.newnengland Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEnglandLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EngalndThreads: mcle.newnengland

Michelle M. De Oliveira, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC, in Southborough breaks down how to analyze employment cases in this podcast, excerpted from MCLE's 10/4/2023 live webcast: How to Analyze & Frame an Employment Case. The full program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 here.  Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass and start your free trial today!Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEnglandLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EngalndThreads: mcle.newnengland Connect with us on socials!Instagram: mcle.newenglandX (Formerly Twitter): MCLENewEnglandLinkedIn: Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England)Facebook: MCLE New EngalndThreads: mcle.newnengland

SummaryIn this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder, Jack Zinda talks about becoming great at anything by continuing education.Discussed in this Episode:Break things downThe classroom portionReal world rehearsalTweak the processBreak Things DownInstead of focusing on the end goal, break things down into smaller pieces. Your goal  may be to become the best trial lawyer possible, but if you get too wrapped up in the big picture, it can become overwhelming and hamper your ability to learn effectively. The Classroom PortionWhile having real-world experience is a must, it's best to start with your own research. Jack talks about how he listens to CLEs while working out and how education connected with a physical activity can be very beneficial. This is also a great time to begin to work through how you would use this knowledge in the real world. Either by rehearsing it with yourself or with a mentor.  Real World Rehearsal This is a great time to begin to work through how you would use this knowledge in the real world. Either by rehearsing it with yourself or with a mentor. This can also be a great time to watch someone else do it and reflect upon the differences between the two.  Tweak the ProcessNow is the time to review everything you've learned, seen and worked on and make it your own. Never be afraid to adjust as new information becomes available and be flexible to stay on top.You can reach Jack at:jz@zindalaw.com512-246-2224

Chicago-based trial lawyer Jeffrey Kroll is no stranger to risk.  On the road to some of his biggest verdicts, including a 2017 verdict for $148 million, Jeff has turned down big money to cast his lot with the jury.  Join Ben and Rahul for their conversation with Jeff, in which he discusses some of the core beliefs and strategies that inform his highly successful approach to trying cases to juries.  Listeners will come away with many insightful tips that will benefit their own trial practices. About Jeffrey KrollWebsite: Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys | Kaveny + Kroll Jeffrey J. Kroll is a founding partner at Kaveny + Kroll, a Chicago firm focused primarily on plaintiffs' tort litigation.  Jeff has been representing victims of negligence for over three decades and has taken cases to verdict throughout the country in the areas of trucking accidents, products liability, premises liability, medical malpractice and transportation negligence.   In 2017, Jeff was a major part of the trial team that won a record-breaking $148 million verdict on behalf of a dancer paralyzed by a collapsed shelter at O'Hare International Airport.  This is the highest compensatory damage award to an individual plaintiff in Illinois history.  Jeff regularly handles complex damage cases and has received multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements. Jeff obtained a $15.2 million verdict on behalf of a man who was seriously injured when he was struck and run over by a forklift at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.  He obtained a $5.25 million dollar verdict in the first U.S. bike share death.   During his career, he has obtained verdicts or negotiated settlements on over 80 occasions where the results have exceeded $1 million, including six cases which have exceeded $10 million.  Jeff has obtained more than $430 million in verdicts and settlements throughout his career.  Jeff is also active in national bar associations where he routinely speaks and writes on several trial topics as part of his commitment to maintaining quality and professionalism in the legal community. He has been asked to lecture on over 160 occasions and has published over 139 articles for lawyers. Based on his substantial contributions to continuing legal education, the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education recognized Jeff with IICLE's 2015 Addis E. Hull award.  In 2008, that same group awarded Jeff the Top Instructor in CLE courses.   Jeff is also a highly sought-after legal commentator, making frequent local and national media appearances to provide in-depth legal insight and analysis of current events.  He has been interviewed in countless television segments, podcasts, and publications.   

Welcome to today's episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech.' In today's podcast, we delve into the latest advancements in the intersection of AI and the legal industry. From AI service agreements and industry self-regulation to exploring the impact on intellectual property and the future of legal roles in an AI-driven world, we cover it all. Join us as we discuss the recent developments and their implications in the legal tech landscape. Contract Corner: Additional Contracting Tips for AI in Service Agreements21 Dec 2023GenAI-LexologyIndustry Self-Regulation: A Path Forward for Governing Artificial Intelligence?21 Dec 2023GenAI-LexologyBest of 2023: On Taking Typing out of Litigation (Automating Legal Drafting with AI) Nathan Walter (CEO Briefpoint)22 Dec 2023Technically Legal - A Legal Technology and Innovation PodcastExploring the Intersection of Intellectual Property, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence | Akin Intelligence20 Dec 2023GenAI-LexologyJustia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Third Quarter 202322 Dec 2023Legal Marketing & Technology BlogYear-end Gifts from DennisKennedy.Blog22 Dec 2023DennisKennedy.BlogYear-end Gifts from DennisKennedy.Blog22 Dec 2023LexBlogStates Gear Up for 2024: Legislation Targets AI in Political Campaigns22 Dec 2023JDJournalOrrick Law Firm Nears Settlement in Class Action Lawsuits Over Data Breach22 Dec 2023JDJournalClio Earns Top 10 Spot in G2's Global Software Ranking22 Dec 2023Legal Technology News - Legal IT Professionals | Everything legal technologyLawyers Can Innocently Cite To Nonexistent Authorities22 Dec 2023Above The LawCreating a More Fair, Just, and Prosperous Brave New World with AI Summary22 Dec 2023Data Science CentralHealthTrio Combines With mPulse and Decision Point Healthcare Solutions22 Dec 2023CooleyPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison Inks Record-Breaking Lease for New Midtown Manhattan Office22 Dec 2023JDJournalComment 8: Some End-of-the-Year Security Reading22 Dec 2023CSU Law Library BlogThe future of legal roles in an AI-driven world22 Dec 2023Beta NewsWe Asked The Experts: How Has ChatGPT Affected The Legal Industry?22 Dec 2023TechRound.co.uk2024 Continuing Legal Education & Entrepreneur Event Series21 Dec 2023LexBlogSaveAway Launches “24 in 24” to Help Consumers to SaveAway Now, Buy Soon22 Dec 2023FINOVATETop Reasons to Move Your Law Firm Expense Tracking Out of Excel22 Dec 2023LexBlogThis Week in AI: Standard Setting, Voice Interfaces and the Law22 Dec 2023PYMNTS.comLawyers' Ethics and Lawyer Regulation in 2023: Looking Back, Looking Ahead22 Dec 2023Slaw4 Ways to Choose a Name for a Law Firm22 Dec 2023Tech Edvocate

He was an accomplished and respected attorney when his gambling problem sent him down the dark road of armed robbery. Just before being sentenced to 15 years in prison, he delivered his first sermon and that changed the trajectory of his life. He's now a former NC State Bar Approved Sponsor of Continuing Legal Education, (CLE) for 11 years, a retired Pastor of an historical Missionary Baptist Church, a husband of nearly 33 years and a father to two wonderful adult children. It's never too late to turn a life around. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: www.dealbyme.com www.facebook.com/jsmith9450Linkedlin.com/in/jsmith9450Instragram.com/jsmith9450/ ((The audio is unusually quiet for unknown and unexplained reasons. Please forgive the volume!) Find this guest online: ⁠www.dealbyme.com⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/jsmith9450⁠⁠Linkedlin.com/in/jsmith9450⁠⁠Instragram.com/jsmith9450/⁠Get this author's book:https://a.co/d/7BGiVSpI do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways: - [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠ - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces- [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online- [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlackwoodShop⁠- [ ] Become a podcast subscriber!- [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love. https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces (as an Amazon Influencer, I receive pennies on purchases)Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest on thousands of podcasts through Podmatch sign up using this link: ⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda⁠Sometimes, the festive season can be tough for people. Let's remember to touch base with the ones we love. A simple conversation could mean the world to them. Check in, lighten the mood! ️❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood/message

Lawyers are lifelong learners. Legal education traditionally consists of three stages: the law degree, practical legal training and the continuing legal education that occurs post-admission. On this episode of The Callover, we focus on that final (yet never-ending) stage of a lawyer's education in our conversation with Professor Nick James, the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law at Bond University. Nick has four degrees to his name, is the Co-Director of Bond's Centre for Professional Legal Education and the Co-Chair of the Council of Australian Law Deans, so it is unsurprising that he has a keen interest in legal education. Special thanks must go to Ella Thomas, Ashleigh Fanning, Georgina Peereboom, Miranda Unwin and Geoff McLeod for their contributions to the production of this episode. To read a transcript of this episode: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub/Podcasts  To find Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-james-743415115/?originalSubdomain=au  To find Georgia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-athanasellis-21713715a To find more content for young lawyers, visit The Hub: https://www.qls.com.au/Membership/The-Hub To contact the Future Leaders Committee email: futureleaders@qls.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial is underway. She is on trial for murdering her two kids and the former wife of her new husband. We discuss why the recent uptick in murdering children. Alex Murdaugh has new digs in a prison that builds office furniture. Too bad inmates can't sign their names to the furniture, or this would be big business. Finally, in our wacky case segment, Anheuser-Busch sued for false advertising after a guy drank the beer, and didn't experience the life of hot chicks clamoring over him like depicted in the commercials. Who knew? For more details on this lawsuit, check out the opinion here: https://casetext.com/case/overton-v-anheuser-busch For more comedic takes on the law, follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/comedianoflaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedian_of... Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/comedianoflaw We offer comedic Continuing Legal Education courses: https://onlinecles.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comedian-of-law/id1475370483 Listen to our podcast where we discuss legal happenings with a dose of humor: http://podcast.comedianoflaw.com Our Blog: https://onlinecles.com/blog/

Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law. She began her legal career in Cleveland, prior to relocating to Chicago in 1981 where she first worked in the trust department of the former Lake Shore Bank, prior to practicing law at Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C. Throughout her career, Nancy has been actively involved in drafting legislation and working with state and local bar committees and state legislators to affect the passage of legislation involving probate and guardianship issues. She is often an invited speaker on the topics of guardianship and trust matters before local bar and bankers' associations and special needs support groups in surrounding communities and school districts. Nancy earned her undergraduate degree, with distinction, from Connecticut College, and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University's School of Law. She also completed several courses in estate planning in the LL.M. program at John Marshall Law School. Nancy is a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations. An active volunteer in the Chicago community, she is involved with several organizations that are working to enhance the lives of local residents. In addition to speaking on guardianship and trust matters before local bar and bankers' associations, Nancy counsels Chicago area corporate entities regarding their duties as legal guardians of a disabled person or as Trustee in the administration of Special Needs Trusts. She has also authored chapters on multiple topics in handbooks for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Nancy is admitted to practice in Illinois and Ohio and is currently licensed in Illinois. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nancy-spain-98865b249 Hahn Loeser : hahnlaw.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

Partner Nancy M. Spain, a founder of the firm, Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C., which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2022, focuses her career in general and probate-related law. She began her legal career in Cleveland, prior to relocating to Chicago in 1981 where she first worked in the trust department of the former Lake Shore Bank, prior to practicing law at Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C. Throughout her career, Nancy has been actively involved in drafting legislation and working with state and local bar committees and state legislators to affect the passage of legislation involving probate and guardianship issues. She is often an invited speaker on the topics of guardianship and trust matters before local bar and bankers' associations and special needs support groups in surrounding communities and school districts. Nancy earned her undergraduate degree, with distinction, from Connecticut College, and her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University's School of Law. She also completed several courses in estate planning in the LL.M. program at John Marshall Law School. Nancy is a member of the Chicago and Illinois Bar Associations. An active volunteer in the Chicago community, she is involved with several organizations that are working to enhance the lives of local residents. In addition to speaking on guardianship and trust matters before local bar and bankers' associations, Nancy counsels Chicago area corporate entities regarding their duties as legal guardians of a disabled person or as Trustee in the administration of Special Needs Trusts. She has also authored chapters on multiple topics in handbooks for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Nancy is admitted to practice in Illinois and Ohio and is currently licensed in Illinois. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/nancy-spain-98865b249 Hahn Loeser : hahnlaw.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

The Encouragement Engineering podcast offers listeners the ability to combat the negativity that inundates our daily lives with a positive perspective and positive actions. Our guest today is James Smith. Our guest truly believes in second chances. He was a former compulsive gambler; ex-offender, served 5 years in Federal Correctional Institution for Armed Bank Robbery.  A former Practicing Attorney; A former NC State Bar Approved Sponsor of Continuing Legal Education, CLE for 11 years.   A retired Pastor of an historical Missionary Baptist Church, Durham Co, NC where he served for almost 32 years.  James is also an author of three books, "Deal By Me, A Golden Opportunity Blown," Deal By Me 2nd Edition, A Self Evaluation," and "Come, Let Us Reason Together."     James has even overcome cancer and severe back surgery.    Listen as we discuss:  Positive mindset Overcoming Responsibility Looking forward   Website: https://www.dealbyme.com/ Facebook: https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/https//www.facebook.com/jwsmithcle Twitter: https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/https//www.twitter.com/jwsmithcle  

We have the amazing privilege to have Chris Marohn on this episode where he shares a valuable story from early in his career to remind us to surround ourselves with smart people who are willing to disagree with us. Chris illustrates the value of meeting people where they are while taking the time to communicate to people that they are important and that their voices are heard. He advocates for mental health awareness and reminds us that there is a lot of work trauma in many of our past experiences. He shares that we aren't the person that can reach everyone, but we can show them enough love to get them moving in a positive direction. We don't have to do things the way they have always been done and we need to work harder to recognize our own implicit biases. Many don't want to face or even overcome their biases because it would force them to change or leave their comfort zone. We can lead others even those we don't have authority over by showing interest in them and by asking for their sincere help because people want to feel needed and connected and that is why we need to take the time to get to know them and pay attention to the members on our teams so we can help offer them right opportunities to grow at the most opportune time.    Chris started his career in politics. He was encouraged by all those around him to get involved and make the changes he wanted to see in the world. During his high school and undergraduate years, he worked with various political and policy organizations to help farmworkers in the Sacramento Valley. He continued his passion for elimination of bias and anti-racism during his time working at various levels of political campaigning and government. He has served in posts from Washington DC to local city government in the pursuit of equity under the law.   Currently, Chris is working with The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law as the Director of Employer Relations in the Office of Career and Employment Services. Previously, he was the Director of the Continuing Legal Education program at ASU Law. In his current role, Chris, is responsible for Diversity Summer Clerkship hiring and advising. He meets with students of diverse backgrounds encouraging and mentoring them into achieving their legal career goals, while trying to diversify the legal profession. Chris has recently been tasked with overseeing the pipeline to law school program with Phoenix Unified School District, with the focus of helping underserved communities get the tools needed to be successful in law school.   Chris graduated in 2012 from Monterey College of Law in Monterey, California. During this time we worked full time, campaigned for members of congress and local office, was president of the Student Bar Association and local chapter of Delta Theta Phi.   Chris and his wife, Megan, have been married for ten years and are passionate about advocacy in ending Breed Specific Legislation, as they have a loving American Staffordshire Terrier, and coaching Special Olympics Baseball.   Resources & Links: Take Tests on Implicit Bias - Implicit Association Tests https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html    Christopher Marohn - Building Bridges: Tim Overton  https://jrcls.org/articles/building-bridges-tim-overton   Carl Hanson - Something About Mental Health https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/carl-l-hanson/something-about-mental-health/         

The Honorable Michael Warren was appointed to the Oakland Circuit Court in December 2002 by Governor John Engler; elected in 2004, 2006, 2012 and 2018; Presiding Judge, General Civil/Criminal Division, 2010-2013; 2015-2017 Sponsor and initial pilot Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court Data Management System project (eFiling and paperless courtroom), 2004-present Visiting and Adjunct Professor, Constitutional Law, Western Michigan Cooley Law School Co-creator, Patriot Week (patriotweek.org) Co-producer, Patriot Lessons (Birmingham/Bloomfield Community TV) Author: America's Survival Guide - How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Reclaiming Our First Principles and History (Mill City Press, 2007) Member, Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Instructions, 2008–2017 Member, Outreach Committee, 2015-present; Rules Committee, 2015; Michigan Judges Association Member, Oakland County Bar Association Diversity Committee, 2010-2016 Author: Constitutional Law, Wayne Law Review, 2010, 2011 & 2018; Contempt of Court (How-to-Kit), Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2005; Why Ignoring Contempt of Court Undermines Justice, the Rule of Law, and Republican Self-Government (Engage), 2006; and various guest commentaries in the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Oakland Press, and other newspapers Member, State Board of Education, 1999-2002; Secretary, 2001-2002 Chair, State Board of Education Task Force on Embracing the Information Age, 2001-2002 Member, State Board of Education Task Force on Social Studies, 2004 Executive Director and counsel, 2001-2002, and Secretary-Treasurer, 2004-2009, for The New Common School Foundation Partner and Associate, Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP, with experience in appellate work and litigation; corporations, securities and mergers; and education law, 1994-1995; 1997-2001 Legal and policy advisor for the State Board of Education, 1995-1997 Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Clerk for Justice Dorothy Comstock Riley, 1992-1994 Graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude) and Wayne State University (Bachelor of Arts Honors History, Magna Cum Laude) Trustee: Michigan Council on Economics Education Chair, Oakland County Bicentennial Study Group and Bicentennial Executive Committee, 2017-2019 Chair and Board Member, Cornerstone Schools Association and Cornerstone Education Group, 2010-2019 Recipient: Judge of the Decade (2019) and Judge of the Year (2018), International Association of Top Professionals; Distinguished Public Servant Award, Oakland County Bar Association; Distinguished Jurist Award, Women's Bar Association/Oakland Region; H. Wallace Parker Preserving Justice Award, Northern Oakland County Branch NAACP; the Great Influence Award, Michigan Council for the Social Studies, Special Tribute, Michigan Legislature Leader, Inn at Court, 2005 - 2009 Member, Oakland County Bar Association Circuit Court Committee, 2003 - 2007 Chair (2018-2020): Oakland County Bicentennial Committee

Aaron Pete and Nikos Harris discuss criminal law, justice, mandatory minimum sentencing, Peter A. Allard School of Law, and education. Nikos Harris is an award-winning professor who also has extensive experience as appellate counsel. He has authored numerous articles on issues in criminal law and evidence, and his writing has been cited in a number of trial and appellate judgments. Nikos has served as a guest speaker for a number of organizations including Continuing Legal Education, the Trial Lawyers Association, and Crown Counsel of British Columbia. He is also is an advocacy advisor for the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute which assists counsel in preparing submissions for the Supreme Court of Canada. Nikos served as a judicial clerk at the British Columbia Court of Appeal and was a Raymond Herbert Award recipient. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nxhHemXwMDM Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://aaronpete.substack.com/ Chapters: 0:00:00 Choosing Law as a Career 0:24:37 Sharing Your Passion 0:30:33 The Canadian Criminal Justice System 0:58:44 What is Justice? 1:17:25 Judges 1:45:43 White Collar Crimes 2:08:30 Inspiring Students

This Week's Guests: Body language expert - Scott Rouse Comedian - Boris khaykin Comedian - Dan Naturman The World's Famous comedy Cellar presents "Live From America Podcast" with Noam Dworman and Hatem Gabr. The top experts and thinkers of the world and the best comics in the Nation get together weekly with our hosts to discuss different topics each week, News, Culture, Politics, comedy & and more with an equal parts of knowledge and comedy! Scott Rouse: As a behavior analyst and body language expert, Scott Rouse holds multiple certificates in advanced interrogation training and has been trained alongside the FBI, Secret Service, U.S. Military Intelligence, and the Department of Defense. His extensive training, education, and practice of nonverbal communication has made him an expert and consultant to law enforcement as well as Fortune 100 Companies, attorneys, private investigators, executives, and entertainers. He is also a TEDx Speaker. Scott, along with Greg Hartley, Mark Bowden, and Chase Hughes ( the top 4 body language experts in the world) created the popular YouTube channel, The Behavior Panel, where they analyze body language and human behavior in videos of public interest. As a regular guest and consultant to and for The Dr. Phil Show, Scott analyzes body language and behavior. Scott lectures on Body Language at Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Business Management, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, The University of Tennessee, and teaches Continuing Legal Education courses on Body Language for the Tennessee Bar Association. As well, he trains law enforcement and military across the U.S. As Entrepreneur In Residence at The Nashville Entrepreneur Center 2011 to 2017, Scott created the Pitch Department where he trained new, as well as seasoned, Entrepreneurs to pitch for funding. From Nashville, to Silicon Valley, to Shark Tank, his training has helped startups raise over $500M. His techniques in training and teaching are used and hailed by Entrepreneurs all over the world. Follow Live From America YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2fqgw61yK1J6iKNxV0LmA Twitter twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmerica@ComedyCellar.com Follow Hatem Twitter twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram www.instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter twitter.com/noamdworman?lang #BodyLanguage #ScottRouse #BodyLanguageScottRose

THE HONORABLE MARK POWELLLACKAWANNA COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYMark Powell, District Attorney of Lackawanna County, has made combating the opioid crisis a top priority of his administration. He is the co-chair of the Lackawanna Recovery Coalition, which works to reduce opioid overdose deaths in Lackawanna County by connecting people with substance use disorder to treatment, implementing lifesaving harm-reduction strategies, advocating for long-term recovery, and working to reduce stigma surrounding the disease of addiction.   In October 2019, District Attorney Powell established an Overdose Fatality Review Team to study overdose deaths in Lackawanna County to determine the root causes of addiction-related deaths and implement evidence-based solutions. DA Powell also initiated a Fresh Start Program for lower-level drug offenders to supplement Treatment Court. Fresh Start gives offenders the chance to choose treatment instead of jail and avoid having a criminal record. He is also a board member of the Lackawanna County Treatment Court, which established and operates the Recovery Bank in downtown Scranton, a peer-driven recovery support center that focuses on whole-person healing of mind, body, and spirit.DA Powell is on the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association's Executive Board and serves on its Education and Training Committee. In addition, he was appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to serve on the Continuing Legal Education Board, which oversees education programs for attorneys statewide.Before being elected DA, Powell was a partner in the Powell Law firm in Scranton for 27 years. He earned many professional accolades, including the distinction of being a Board-Certified Trial Specialist in both Criminal Law and Civil Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. For 12 years, he served as a Hearing Committee member for the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board and is a past president of Northeastern Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association. He is past co-chair of the Lackawanna County Bench Bar Conference and serves on the Lackawanna Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education and Bench Bar Committee. DA Powell frequently teaches CLE seminars for other attorneys across the state. In 2016, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy awarded him the Teaching Excellence Award at the Advanced Trial Advocacy Program.DA Powell earned his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, his Juris Doctorate from Catholic University, and his Master of Laws in Trial Advocacy from Temple University where he graduated with honors.Check Out Lackawanna Recovery Coalition's Website BelowFREE NALOXONE BY MAIL TODAY with this LINKhttps://www.lackawannarecovery.org/Support the show

This week we're replaying a classic GTP episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Robin Frazer Clark of The Law Firm of Robin Frazer Clark, P.C. (https://www.gatriallawyers.net/)   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Episode Details: Former State Bar of Georgia President Robin Frazer Clark explains how she secured justice for the only son of 75-year-old Jayne Fox, a woman who suffered a traumatic vocal cord injury during intubation for a lung biopsy, causing Jayne to suffer post-surgical aspiration pneumonia and leading to her death. Admitted to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for a biopsy of a spot on her lung, Jayne was initially intubated with equipment that was much too large for her petite 97 lb., 5-foot frame. Following the surgery, nurses observed Jayne having difficulty clearing secretions, and an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist found abnormalities indicating aspiration pneumonia.  However, the ENT and nurses failed to report their observations to the attending physician, Dr. Roy Rajan, who also failed to properly supervise Jayne's medical care or visit her in person. As a result, Jayne's treatment plan was not adjusted to treat her condition, and she passed away at Emory University Hospital nearly six weeks after her surgery. Despite the defense's attempts to blame Jayne's age, her son and the rarity of her post-operation condition, a Dekalb County, Georgia jury returned a verdict of $2,350,000 in damages against Emory Clinic and Dr. Rajan.   Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bio: Robin Frazer Clark Robin Frazer Clark is the owner and founder of the law firm of Robin Frazer Clark, P.C., and has practiced law in Georgia for 31 years. Ms. Clark devotes her practice exclusively to plaintiff's personal injury.  Her motto is “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.” She is the Co-host of the podcast “See You In Court.”  Ms. Clark was sworn in as the Fiftieth President of the State Bar of Georgia on June 2, 2012, only the second woman ever to serve as President of the State Bar of Georgia and served as President of the 45,000-member association in 2012-2013.  One of Ms. Clark's initiatives she created while President is the State Bar of Georgia's Suicide Prevention Campaign, “How to Save a Life.”   Ms. Clark is a Past President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), also only the second woman in the organization's history to lead GTLA.  Ms. Clark is a Past President of The Lawyers Club of Atlanta (LCA), in which she has been a member for over 25 years. Ms. Clark is the only person ever to have served as President of all three of those professional associations, the State Bar of Georgia, GTLA and Lawyers Club of Atlanta.  Ms. Clark is a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers (ISOB) whose membership is by invitation only and which is dedicated to the preservation of trial by jury, the adversary system and an independent judiciary. ISOB founders conceived the organization to bring together the best of the trial bar in a setting devoid of partisan interests. Ms. Clark also serves on the Board of Directors of the ISOB Foundation.  Ms. Clark is an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a National professional association dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the right to trial by jury as guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution.  Ms. Clark is also a member of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL), and a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. She is a Past Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Litigation Section.  Ms. Clark serves on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation (GCJF) and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency (CCLC). Ms. Clark previously served on the Board of Directors for the Commission on Dispute Resolution, on the Board of Directors of the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education (ICJE), the Board of Directors of the Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and the Board of Directors for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP).  She is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and a member of the American Bar Association (ABA).  Ms. Clark has previously served on the State Bar of Georgia Office of General Counsel's Investigative Panel and the Review Panel. Ms. Clark has testified extensively before the Georgia General Assembly on issues as far ranging as the discriminatory effect of caps on damages, the detrimental impact of the proposed elimination of vicarious liability in Georgia, the Juvenile Justice Reform Legislation, signed into law in 2013 by Governor Deal, and the elimination of the assignability of legal malpractice claims.  Ms. Clark served on the Georgia General Assembly Bicameral Evidence Code Committee that was responsible for drafting the Georgia Evidence Code that was passed and signed into law in 2011 and went into effect in January 2013. Through her advocacy on behalf of Georgia citizens with the Georgia Legislature, she has built strong relationships with numerous Legislators and has worked to promote the cause of justice and protect the constitutional rights of all Georgia citizens. Ms. Clark received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Vanderbilt University in 1985 and received her Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 1988. Ms. Clark has been extensively published.  As President of the State Bar of Georgia she had 162 articles published in 84 different publications, with a total circulation of 3,122,569. Clark is the author of “Who's Your Neighbor? Our Moral Obligation to Discuss Mental Health with Our Peers,” Verdict Magazine, Winter 2018; “I'd Rather See a Sermon,” Verdict Magazine, Fall 2016; Building a Connection: Saving the Life of Your Fellow Lawyer, Daily Report, August 2016; “ARE YOU OKAY? ”The Most Important Conversation No One Wants to Have, Atlanta Bar Association Magazine, March 2015; “Realizing the Dream of Equality for All,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 7, June 2013; State Bar's Suicide Prevention Campaign Tells ‘How to Save a Life,' Daily Report, September 2013;“All I Really Know About Professionalism I Learned in Golf,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 6, April 2013;  “Decisions Are Made By Those Who Show Up,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 5, February 2013; “How To Save a Life,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 4, December 2012; “Legal Trailblazers:  Women in Leadership,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 2, October 2012; “Sharing the Abundance and Lifting All Boats,”  Georgia Bar Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1, August 2012;   There is No Me Without You~Don Keenan:  The Road to Serendipity, a Passion for Children, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2011;  There is No Me Without You~Pressing On for a Cure: Patrick Chance's Story, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2009;   Voir Dire: It's Elementary, My Dear Watson, Verdict Magazine, Winter 2009; There You Go Again:  Other Similar Incidents in Medical Malpractice Cases (A Case Study of Bean v. Northeast Georgia Medical Center), Verdict Magazine, Vol. 29, No. 3, Fall/Winter 2004, Essential Tools for Overcoming Trial Fear, Trial Excellence, Advanced Trial Tactics for Attorneys,  May 2001 and Closing Argument Tips: Compensatory and Punitive Damages, Trial Excellence, Tactics, Legal Updates & Samples, September 2001. Ms. Clark is admitted to the State and Superior Courts of Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.  Ms. Clark has tried over 70 jury trials and has argued before Georgia appellate courts over 40 times.  Ms. Clark has given numerous speeches for the State Bar of Georgia, the Institute of Continuing Legal Education of Georgia and for the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, has appeared on The Layman's Lawyer on Atlanta Public Television on the issue of products liability and has appeared on Leyes Cotidianas or Everyday Law on Georgia Public Television on the issue of harmful change of Georgia Civil Justice System in 2005. Ms. Clark has served as volunteer counsel for The Carter Center program “Not Even One Child's Death by a Firearm is Acceptable or Inevitable”, the Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired and the Atlanta Bar Foundation's Truancy Intervention Project. Ms. Clark is also a volunteer lawyer with Civil Lawyers Against World Sex Slavery (CLAWSS).  Ms. Clark is married to William T. Clark, Director of Political Affairs for Georgia Trial Lawyers Association.  They have two children, Chastain “Chaz”, age 25, and Alexandria “Alex”, age 22.  Chaz is a graduate of Georgia College and State University and is attending graduate school at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Architecture. Alex is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she was Captain of the UGA Rowing Team and is now a 2L at the University of Georgia School of Law. Ms. Clark is a member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church on the beautiful Emory University Campus.  Ms. Clark is an avid golfer, carrying a 19 handicap. You may read more about Ms. Clark on her website, www.gatriallawyers.net, or her blog, www.atlantainjurylawyerblog.com.  You may reach Ms. Clark also at robinclark@gatriallawyers.net and follow her on Twitter @robinfclark. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services -LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton, LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

How to Become a Great Divorce LawyerThere are many choices available if you are looking for a family law attorney. If you don't know what to look for in a divorce lawyer, this is the show for you. On this episode of The Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo speaks with one of Chicago's top divorce lawyers as she reveals her secrets to success. Join us as Dave Lorenzo interviews Chicago Family Law Attorney Katy Mickelson.Chapter00:00 Intro How to Become a Great Divorce Lawyer 02:00 Are Second Career Lawyers More Passionate About the Practice of Law?05:00 Why did Katy Choose Family Law? 09:30 How Do Divorce Lawyers Handle the Emotional, Psychological and Financial Aspects of Family Law?13:30 Katy Takes Us inside the Room When the First Settlement Conference Happens in a Matrimonial Case18:30 How Does a Family Law Attorney Tell When a Client Doesn't Tell Them The Truth?26:20 How Does an Attorney Have a Discussion with a Client about On-going Bad Behavior?29:50 What is the Moment When a Client Realizes They Have to Settle?33:50 How to Talk a Client Out of Fighting Over Stupid Stuff39:00 Two Perspectives on a Divorce Settlement41:30 What Should a Client Look for When Hiring a Family Law Attorney?44:00 The Emotional Connection that Makes Katy Different from Other Family Law AttorneysKaty MickelsonFamily Law AttorneyPartner – Beerman LLP(312) 621-4382khmickelson@beermannlaw.comhttps://www.beermannlaw.com/team/kath...About Katy MickelsonKnown for her thoughtful and straightforward approach to family law, Ms. Mickelson has distinguished herself among her peers by identifying her individual client's goals and then drawing on her extensive courtroom and mediation experience to bring strategic and empowering representation to each case. By looking at family law issues pragmatically, Ms. Mickelson can craft strategies that will result in resolution that is efficient, expeditious and drama-free. Ms. Mickelson understands and appreciates that no client is the same and that long after family law matters are resolved, the individual and their family remain. It is this understanding that has driven Ms. Mickelson to ensure that her clients are treated with respect, their needs are met and they emerge from family law conflict feeling empowered and whole.Ms. Mickelson is an active member of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois and for eight years, she served as co-chair of the organization's widely praised Domestic Relations Roundtable, an annual gathering of family law practitioners and more than 20 family law jurists from Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties. Ms. Mickelson was former President of the Associate Board of CARPLS Legal Aid, a Chicago-based legal assistance foundation, and she currently dedicates a significant amount of her time to Make-A-Wish Illinois as the Philanthropy Chair of the organization's fundraising arm, the Women's Network. Ms. Mickelson is also is member of the American Writers Museum's Chicago Council, a group of dedicated professionals who plan and host fundraising events and raise awareness for the Museum. Considered a “trusted resource” among her peers across all industries, Ms. Mickelson leads a monthly group dedicated to business development for senior level advisors for the California-based organization, ProVisors, and she was named the Group Leader of the Year in 2019. In addition to her professional and civic affiliations, Ms. Mickelson is dedicated to educating others on family related matters, having participated as a panel speaker for the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education and authored articles for various non-legal and legal entities, including the American Bar Association.

The Florida Bar's Practice Resource Center gets a lot of questions about trust accounting and technology, but one of the most popular topics members contact us about is Continuing Legal Education (CLE). They want to know how to find our free CLEs, or they are having trouble posting credits, or they are confused about the CLE requirements. New attorneys have questions about the Basic Skills Course Requirements (BSCR) and more experienced attorneys are looking for courses to maintain their Board Certification status. So, to help us bring clarity to all things CLE, we have brought in the expert.In today's episode hosts Christine Bilbrey and Karla Eckardt welcome Director of The Bar's Legal Specialization and Education (LSE) Department, Maritza McGill, to discuss all things CLE.Maritza McGill is the Director of the Legal Specialization and Education (LSE) Department of The Florida Bar. Maritza graduated from The Florida State University and was a Program Administrator at The Florida Bar from 1982-1997. She returned to the Bar in 2012 as Assistant to the Director of LSE and in 2015 she was promoted to Certification Specialist. In 2018 Maritza became the Assistant Director of LSE and then in 2022, was named Director.  As the LSE Director, Maritza has oversight of the certification program, course accreditation and CLE/BSCR compliance of members.This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit. Course #­­5877.REFERENCED RESOURCES:Florida Bar Member PortalYour CLE RecordsFlorida Bar Continuing Legal EducationOn-Demand CLE CatalogGeneral CLE Info & RequirementsCLER Forms and ApplicationsPetition for Removal of CLER DelinquencyCLER FAQsOrder CLE CD/DVD ProductsBasic Skills Course Requirement (BSCR) FAQsBSCR Forms and PetitionsBSCR Phase 1: Practicing with Professionalism (PWP)BSCR Phase 2: Basic CoursesArticle: ABA CLEs Ineligible for FL CLE CreditLegalFuel Free CLEs

Seattle-based trial lawyer, Felix (Gavi) Luna is not afraid to try hard cases.  Join  Ben ((Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) )  and Rahul ((Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) for this episode as Gavi explains the strategies and techniques he has used to get extraordinary results in some of the toughest cases, including a case involving highway design  and a malpractice case involving failure to prevent a stroke.Felix Gavi Lunaluna@pwrfl-law.comFelix moved to Seattle from Boston, Massachusetts, as a teenager and grew up in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. After graduating from Rainier Beach High School, he went on to graduate from the University of Washington. He then attended the UW School of Law, graduating in 1997 with highest honors, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers.Felix spent his first ten years of practice at Heller Ehrman LLP, where he was promoted to shareholder. There, Felix's practice focused on complex commercial and civil rights litigation.  While with Heller Ehrman, Felix examined and cross-examined scores of fact and expert witnesses at trial, and spent more than a year of his tenure with the firm actively engaged in trial or arbitration.Felix joined Peterson Wampold Rosato Feldman Luna in March 2007, where he continues his career as a trial lawyer. Since joining PWRFL, Felix has been a member of several trial teams in counties across the state. He also serves as an adjunct professor/lecturer for the UW School of Law trial advocacy program and as a coach for the school's national mock trial team. Felix also serves on numerous legal and civil boards, and regularly conducts Continuing Legal Education seminars for other attorneys on many subjects related to trial advocacy. In addition to being named a “Top 100 Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics and earning a “Superb” rating on Avvo, Felix was recognized as the 2005 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the year by the King County Bar Association and named a 2005 40 under 40 honoree by the Puget Sound Business Journal for his contribution to the Puget Sound civic and business community. In 2011, he was honored by the UW School of Law with the recent graduate award and by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association as its 2011 Plaintiff Attorney of the Year. In 2012 Felix joined the Damage Attorney's Round Table (DART) and in 2015 Felix joined the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). In 2018, he was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). You can watch Felix give his speech on behalf of all of the 2018 inductees here. In 2019, he received the Tom Chambers Trial Lawyer of the Year Award and in 2020 Felix was inducted into The Inner Circle of Advocates.Felix's practice currently focuses on personal injury cases, civil rights litigation, and business disputes. When he's not working, Felix loves to travel, spend time with his family and to exercise and play team sports.  

Want to learn everything about potential changes in the Estate and Gift Tax system? Jon talks with Randall Denha, CEO of Denha and Associates, and Jim Niedzinski, Co-Founder and managing partner of Motive Wealth advisors to provide helpful insight. — Jim Niedzinski, CFP®, AIF®, is cofounder of Motive Wealth Advisors. He and his team provide fiduciary wealth management to a purposefully limited number of high net worth families in the context of deep relationships. For more than 20 years, Jim has been advising clients with complex financial situations such as those involving privately held businesses, the knottiest of executive compensation packages, and the challenges of large tax liabilities. In addition to Jim's breadth of technical knowledge, he also draws upon his two decades of experience to serve clients as their strategic advisor, helping them clarify their vision and make decisions that align with their deepest values. Jim earned a BA degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, while lettering on the varsity track team. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and he holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) credential. PERSONAL Jim is gaga for Shannon, his wife of 18 years (they haven't missed their weekly date in over a decade). They have a teenage son and nearly-teenage daughter they adore. If you get to know the Niedzinskis, you'll find that their faith is important to them and they are active in their church community. Jim reads constantly (maybe too much—he even reads while brushing his teeth). He loves the outdoors and conditioning through CrossFit, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, mountain biking, snow skiing, and rock climbing. While Jim enjoys his active lifestyle, he also likes that it affords him the regular guilty pleasure of apple fritters from Donut Cutter in Royal Oak.   Randall A. Denha, J.D., LL.M. is the founding member of Denha & Associates, PLLC. Mr. Denha, a former partner at one of the most prestigious estate planning firms in the country, specializes in the areas of estate and personal tax planning, business and succession planning, family wealth planning, asset protection planning and integrating all of the foregoing into a truly comprehensive plan. Mr. Denha counsels high net worth individuals and families on a daily basis and is frequently called upon by these same individuals and families to assist in developing business policies and structures that will succeed to the next generation. Mr. Denha attended Wayne State University and graduated with honors with a degree in Corporate Finance. After college, Mr. Denha then went to University of Detroit School of Law where he graduated with honors with his law degree. Feeling that he still needed more education, he then attended the University of Miami School of Law and completed his masters in law (LL.M.) in estate planning. The University of Miami is regarded as the premier school in the country for its program in estate planning. During his career he lectured extensively for many groups, some of which are UBS, Wells Fargo, Met Life, Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), State Bar of Michigan, Michigan State Medical Society, Detroit Medical Society and its affiliates and Michigan Osteopathic Association to name a few. Mr. Denha continues to be called by many groups and associations to lecture and provide insight into the rapidly changing environment of estate planning. Mr. Denha continues to not only lecture to the life insurance industry, CPAs, financial advisors and specialized groups, but he is a frequent contributor of articles to many publications and is often called on to provide opinions and insight into the areas in which he specializes. Mr. Denha has written articles for or contributed to many of the following, to name a few: Succession Planning chapter of Advising Closely Held Businesses in Michigan for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education; Forbes Magazine, Senior Living and Michigan Lawyers Weekly. He is a frequent co-host on the THINK Business LIVE Podcast: Mindset Edition. ---- Investment advisory services are offered through Motive Wealth Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any material discussed is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Jim Niedzinski: Website: www.motivewa.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jimniedzinski Email: jim@motivewa.com   Connect with Randall Denha: Website: http://denhalaw.com/ Blog: http://denhalaw.com/blog/

This week: President Biden confirmed that his nominee to the Supreme Court will be Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, what garbage will the GOP pull; some of the Kraken lawyers completed their Court assigned Continuing Legal Education in pleading standards and election law, what “courses” did Sidney Powell take; plus Comings and Goings. Follow your hosts on Twitter: Allison Gill https://twitter.com/allisongill Andrew Torrez https://twitter.com/patorrezlaw The Podcast: https://twitter.com/aisle45pod Want to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early? Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45pod Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short DO yOuR REsEArcH like Sidney Powell: Fraction Magic – Detailed Vote Rigging Demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fob-AGgZn44 Hacking Democracy 2004 claims https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otc1Ca5Llr4 J. Alex Hadlerman Lecture: Securing Digital Democracies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAENJAQKBQo Promo Code: Listen to SpyTalk https://link.chtbl.com/SpyTalk

My guest today is Larry Center. Larry served as the Assistant Dean for Continuing Legal Education at Georgetown University Law Center for over 30 years.  He's now shifted to leadership coaching and brings a wealth of knowledge from his own leadership journey and development.In our conversation, Larry shares pieces of his journey that started with being born extremely prematurely.  He worked hard to teach his body coordination that didn't come as naturally for him as his peers, much later in life learning he had cerebral palsy.  Larry graduated from Georgetown Law School, and over the years has been on an intentional journey of growth, development, and learning.  And also, of sharing what he's learned with others – both personally and professionally.  Larry identifies his personal mission statement as “helping other people make a positive difference in their lives.”  Larry embodies a deep self-awareness and authenticity, which are key to effective leadership.  He believes that both personal and professional success is based on our ability to build and nurture meaningful relationships.  And you'll hear multiple stories throughout our conversation where he lives this out.There's so much wisdom in what Larry shares and I'm grateful to present this conversation.Connect with Larry:WebsiteLinkedInwww.makelifelessdifficult.com

Rhonda and Attorney Tina Roddenbery discuss the new trend of “gray divorce” and how divorcing later in life presents unique challenges. They look at 5 key areas to consider as you move through the process. If this is you, listen in and take notes!   About today's guest:   Tina has focused her practice on all aspects of family and domestic relations law, including divorce, division of assets, custody, alimony, child support, support modification, legitimation, paternity, and contempt since 1987. She has held many leadership positions in the legal profession, including serving as a fellow of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an exclusive organization of the nation's preeminent family law practitioners, a fellow in the Georgia Chapter of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, a master of the Charles Longstreet Weltner Family Law Inn of Court, past chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, former Trustee and member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education which bears primary responsibility for basic training and continuing education of Georgia's judicial branch, and former chair of the the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency. She was Atlanta Georgia Family Law Lawyer of the Year in 2018. She frequently speaks on family-law topics throughout Georgia and has published many articles on family law for Continuing Legal Education seminars. She's also a co-author of family law legislation. In addition to her trial experience, she has extensive expertise in resolving cases by mediation and settlement.   Connect with Tina:   Website   LinkedIn   Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center   Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.    For Rhonda and her company, the Women's Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn't just about running the numbers. It's about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.    Click HERE for a 30 minute Discovery Call!

Ken Landau talks with Angelica Cesario, Esq; Director of Attorney Education and Development for Lawline, who offers a preview of their Continuing Legal Education programs for 2022, and explains how lawyers and others can join their faculty.

Cover Photo from Bayeté Ross Smith's Our Kind of People: Campaign.Please visit Bayeté Ross Smith's website to learn more.Show Notes:1:15 Genesis of Art of Justice program6:00 African American experience in America9:00 Florida A&M University's business school 12:25 Shift from corporate business to photography 14:20 Our Kind of People project16:40 Columbia's Artist-in-Residency program30:00 How  his audience has changed34:30 U.S. government entities36:40 State property exhibition related to state prisons40:40 Continuing Legal Education 42:00 Red Summers series49:20 Historians who have worked with him53:40 Red Summer series as a corrective narrative that connects to current times and aids in producing future outcomes55:25 Upcoming projects56:20 Legacy of his work as a resource To view rewards for supporting the podcast, please visit Warfare's Patreon page.To leave questions or comments about this or other episodes of the podcast, please call 1.929.260.4942 or email Stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.com. © Stephanie Drawdy [2021]

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Sarah Stempky-Kime of Christensen Law (https://www.davidchristensenlaw.com/).   Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   New! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdeO4IodggpSLyhWVdcWKw   Episode Details: Sarah Stempky-Kime, an experienced trial lawyer and managing attorney at Christensen Law in Michigan, discusses how she secured justice for Vaylma Dorado, a woman who suffered a TBI and sustained other serious injuries after she was rear-ended by a cement truck. On September 17, 2010, Vaylma sat in her Volkswagen Jetta waiting to make a turn when she saw a cement truck in her rearview mirror that showed no signs of stopping. The 66,000-lb cement truck –– driven by a distracted company employee –– crashed into the back-end of Vaylma's car and propelled her vehicle into a utility pole. As a result, Vaylma endured three spinal fusion back surgeries, hip fusion surgery and shoulder surgery, making her unable to live independently or remain employed. On today's episode, hear how Sarah Stempky-Kime focused on McCoig Concrete Company and the driver's admitted liability at trial and kept the jury's attention on the extent of Vaylma's injuries, while countering defendants' attempts to minimize those injuries. On June 11, 2014, a Wayne County, Michigan jury awarded Vaylma $17,800,000 in damages, marking the second-largest verdict or settlement in a Michigan courtroom in 2014.  Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents   Guest Bio: Sarah Stempky-Kime Sarah is the managing attorney at Christensen Law, where she recently celebrated her 12th anniversary. Integral to the successful operations of the firm, Sarah has been working alongside founder David Christensen since 2009, partnering on major trials protecting the rights of accident victims. Sarah is responsive and compassionate when it comes to her clients, and a strong litigator with a history of successful verdicts won in challenging court situations. Sarah has far more trial experience than her years in practice would suggest, making her stand out as one of the state's best young trial attorneys. “I've learned that everyone deserves the same attention. People who have been hurt are going through the extreme stress of trying to heal while dealing with the added stress of being in a lawsuit. They've been wronged, and they need someone to represent their interests. That's where I come in.” A native of Cheboygan, Michigan, Sarah graduated from Alma College in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Her psychological background makes her an effective communicator and helps her empathize with clients who are recovering after traumatic automobile accidents. Sarah attended Michigan State University College of Law, graduating in 2010 with a certificate in Trial Practice from the Trial Practice Institute. While in law school, Sarah demonstrated remarkable advocacy skills, and reached the finals in several national Mock Trial Competitions. She also captained the Arbitration Team, which won the regional competition in Omaha in 2009. Her success in law school has continued in the courtroom. She has won several multiple million-dollar trials and settlements, improving her clients' lives after auto accidents impacted their ability to work or live independently. In 2014, Michigan Lawyers Weekly named one of Sarah's victories second-highest on its list of 2014 Million Dollar Verdicts. Her skills as an orator and success at trial have continued to attract statewide recognition and accolades and awards. She sits on the executive board for the Michigan Association for Justice , a top advocacy organization committed to making Michigan's justice system fair, effective, and accessible to all the state's residents, and is a regular presenter for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Sarah and her family reside in Birmingham, where they are active members of the community, participating in annual neighborhood cleanups around Detroit and various charitable outreach programs. She also provides guidance for other parents experiencing the challenges of childhood brain injury and epilepsy, and supports the Brain Recovery Project and Detroit Horsepower. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Attorney Mark DeBofsky is a member of DeBofsky Sherman Casciari Reynolds P.C. as well as an adjunct professor of law at University of Illinois-Chicago John Marshall Law School. He is a prolific author who has written many journal articles and has been a regular columnist for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin since 2004. Mark DeBofsky is also an annual contributor to the ERISA Survey of Federal Circuits published by the American Bar Association and served for many years as a senior editor of Employee Benefits Law published by Bloomberg. Mark DeBofsky is also a frequent speaker and has lectured at conferences sponsored by many organizations, including the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Chicago Bar Association and LexisNexis/Mealey's. Many of his cases have resulted in precedent setting decisions issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits. In 2008, he was nominated as a finalist for LexisNexis' Insurance Law Center Policyholder Attorney of the Year award. Attorney DeBofsky is proud to have been recognized by his peers in the legal profession with the coveted AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. He was named a Super Lawyer in Employee Benefits/ERISA in every year since 2009, and since 2011, he has been listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in the State of Illinois and among the Top 10 in Illinois in 2017. Recently, the National Trial Lawyers has named him one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Illinois. He has also been ranked by the Leading Lawyers Network.

In this episode, Bryan Fields @bryanfields24 and Kellan Finney @Kellan_Finney sit down with Neil Juneja Founder and Managing Partner of Gleam Law to discuss… Legal issues on the horizon Global cannabis import/export   opportunities Expected legalization date for  interstate commerce and what it will mean for cannabis companies Trademarks & patents for the cannabis industry Enforcing domestic and international cannabis trade secrets Plant genetics and the current legal battle The origin of 280E Antitrust issues for the cannabis  space…and Kellan vs big pharma for the millionth time. As always, let us know what you think, and if you have any questions about what we discussed, email us at bryan@8threv.com.Neil Juneja is the founder and managing partner of Gleam Law. Neil has written numerous articles on cannabis law and intellectual property and spoken at events including in the National Mall in Washington DC, Seattle Hempfest, Continuing Legal Education seminars, and many cannabis industry events. Neil also appeared in Newsweek, Time Magazine, and on several documentaries for his work in the cannabis legal industry. He has been awarded numerous accolades including selection as one of the 40 under 40 most influential people in the cannabis industry, five SuperLawyer's Rising Star awards, and the National Law Journal Cannabis Trailblazer award.Gleam Law is a cannabis-focused law firm made up of top cannabis lawyers who do not take themselves too seriously. We take pride in our commitment to our clients and our deep understanding of how the CBD, hemp, and legal marijuana industry works. From business law and cannabis banking to intellectual property law and civil litigation, we cover a range of expertise and are ready for any challenge you throw our way. We are not a big firm with a cannabis practice. We are a full-service cannabis law firm. We offer a wide array of cannabis-related legal services, including licensing, litigation and intellectual property.Social Media:https://www.facebook.com/GleamLaw/https://twitter.com/GleamLaw/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gleam-law-pllchttps://www.instagram.com/gleamlaw/--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's our first dual-guest interview, with representatives from both areas of immigration law! Christina Coleman is a Canadian immigrant who owns her own practice and focuses on employment-based immigration while Katie Vannucci handles the family-based side as shareholder at a mid-sized Chicago firm.They've been friends since law school, and both credit support for each other and in the legal community at large for their fortitude and patience with all a career in immigration law has thrown at them: from difficulties in launching a firm to the tumultuousness in their practice area through the past couple of decades. Two immigration attorneys' journeys in this changing area of law:· The variety of paths in immigration law for attorneys (02:17)· Practicing immigration law under an unpredictable administration (14:20)· Guiding clients through unstable times with shifting rules (29:00)· What Christina Coleman & Katie Vannucci want to see changed in the business of law (53:25) The mentality of immigration attorneys, and their community:Christina: “I started doing immigration in 1998. And I think for the first five years we would have [details] on the postings on the wall. It's like where you file [a] kind of petition, it might have changed once or twice in five years…[since then changes have] definitely been on an accelerated pace….It certainly feels like it's been ramping up and ramping up.” Christina: “One thing I love about the immigration community – and I really noticed it since I went out on my own – is everybody is so collaborative, so helpful. I did corporate defense work for six years, and maybe it was the particular lane I was in at Sidley, but, wow….You couldn't just email a colleague and say: ‘Hey, have you ever had this situation? What should I do?' You know, and it's just been amazing, and I've felt so supported [in immigration law].” Katie: “I think for me one of the things that I am lucky to have – and kind of going back to the fact that we have such a great supportive community – is talking about [the challenges]….A lot of times in our weekly meetings [at Ahlgren] we go around and we just talk about what we've seen that week, and to be able to talk through it with colleagues that understand and can relate to your own feelings- just going through it and processing it….is really, really helpful.” Katie: “The biggest thing is hoping that we actually see some comprehensive immigration reform, that we finally see a way under the law that individuals [we can't help as attorneys]finally have a path to be able to do something. Because that's the problem. It's not because people don't want to legalize their situation. It's because they can't. And so I think [it isn't] until we can recognize that and we can see the humanity in this, that we can finally reach across the aisle and come up with a good bipartisan solution to actually deal with the problem, instead of keeping-on kicking the can down the road and say ‘well, we'll deal with it in another administration.' I think we really need to come to grips with the reality and actually to do something to really fix the loss.” CHRISTINA COLEMAN, EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYAt her firm, RC Immigration Group, Christina develops and executes immigration strategies for a wide range of corporate clients in a variety of industries, including U.S. companies seeking to hire foreign workers and multinational companies transferring foreign employees and executives to the U.S. She also represents foreign investors and serves as immigration counsel to a corporate services law firm with particular emphasis in assisting European interests in the United States. In addition, Christina helps individuals achieve their immigration goals including obtaining work visas, family-based visas, and citizenship.Previously, she practiced as a litigator at Sidley Austin, where she defended companies in complex federal and state litigation, including multi-district litigation. has significant experience working with students and was an Adjunct Faculty member at the DePaul College of Law. Originally from Canada, Christina came to the U.S. in F-1 student status and naturalized in 2006.RC Immigration Group LLC: https://rcimmigrationgroup.com/Christina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-coleman/ KATIE VANNUCCI, FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYKatie is a shareholder at the Law Offices of Robert D. Ahlgren and Associates, P.C., Chicago, Illinois, practicing exclusively in immigration law. In 2015, Kathleen was recognized by AILA as a Michael Maggio Pro Bono Honoree for her dedicated efforts to promote justice and provide access to counsel, and for her proven tenacity in the fight to end family detention as part of the AILA Artesia Project. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the AILA Chicago Chapter.Katie was published in the 2016 and 2020 Edition of Illinois Adoption Law published by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education; her chapter focused Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. She also serves on Loyola University Chicago School of Law's Board of Governors and is a volunteer coach for their moot court program. Law Office of Robert D. Ahlgren and Associates: https://www.ahlgrenlaw.com/lawyer/kathleen-m-vannucci/Katie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-m-vannucci-04abb97Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at feedback@1958lawyer.com

Mickey talks to the leading expert on US self-defense law, Attorney Andrew Branca from the State of Maine. He has over two decades experience, specializing in self defense cases, and has contributed to major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal, National Review, Chicago Tribune and many more. Andrew Branca is also a NRA Certified Instructor and Master Class Shooter in multiple IDPA divisions. Andrew teaches lawyers how to argue self-defense cases with the Continuing Legal Education system in many states. To learn more about Andrew Branca, his book and vast educational resources for conceal carry, check out LawsofSelfDefense.com. PDF CHART - Foundation to Self-Defense Law Analysis Cheat Sheet https://lawofselfdefense.com/elements   RELATED PODCASTS: When is it Legal to Shoot? Guns and Justice | Higher Line Podcast #60 The Tactical Professor | Higher Line Podcast #74 All You Need to Know About Concealed Carry Insurance | Higher Line Podcast #39 SUPPORT THE PODCAST. GET GUNFIGHTER GUN OIL --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Stitcher.

Welcome to the 23rd episode of The CEO Story Podcast! With weekly podcasts releasing, "The CEO Story" takes a deep dive into the success (and sometimes pitfalls) of being your own boss! We encourage each and every individual to candidly share their stories to help other entrepreneurs understand the highs and lows that come with the journey.As always be sure to check out more of our podcast episodes:Podcast Website - https://ceostory.buzzsprout.comYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasaMQttGpdFnIMeWXER1SQWebsite - https://www.togethercfo.com/Give us a Like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TogetherCFO/Like our LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/together-cfoGive us a Follow on Instagram - @TogethercfoIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Leopoldus. Brandon Leopoldus is a California-based attorney for people and companies in the public eye.Mr. Leopoldus' sports practice has included representing more than three-dozen individuals working in high level, Olympic, and professional sports including Olympians, professional/retired athletes, and sports officials.  Some of his highlights have included representing a two-time NFL All-Pro with his off-field endeavors, protecting and enforcing the intellectual property rights of an 8-year NBA veteran, negotiating a purchase of sports officiating assigning business, developing the structure of a  training facility for a Major League Baseball All-Star, and advising numerous top-tier collegiate athletes entering the draft. As a recognized leader in sports law, Mr. Leopoldus is a featured speaker and panelist across the country, including video Continuing Legal Education presentations, guest lectures at numerous law schools, and panels at the Sports Lawyers Association's (SLA) Annual Conference.  Mr. Leopoldus is a featured contributor to Referee Magazine and Legal Ink Magazine, and has been featured in Sellebrity Magazine and Ready Magazine and has been widely acclaimed for his LinkedIn Video Series focused on sports law and business topics.  In 2014, Mr. Leopoldus was recognized as the SLA's Regional Captain of the Year, and in 2015 and 2016 he was named the SLA's Co-Regional Captain of the Year.Mr. Leopoldus is a member of the California Bar Association; the Sports Lawyers Association; the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association;  Partner, Sports, and Entertainment Society; and the co-founder of FUEL – an invite-only networking and mastermind community for those working with athlete, celebrity, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth clients.Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Leopoldus spent many years in Minor League Baseball as an umpire.  In his spare time, Leopoldus enjoys spending time with his friends and family, including his incredibly smart dog, Harvey – named after Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey.Stay up to date with Brandon:Website - https://leopoldus.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleopoldus/Twitter -https://twitter.com/leopoldusesqLeopoldus Law LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leopoldus-law/

I spoke with Chris Osborn, the co-founder of Reeltime Creative Learning Experiences, a national provider of continuing education and professional development programs. We discussed the genesis of Reeltime Creative Learning Experiences, the programs it offers, how the delivery of continuing legal education has changed, and how it will continue to evolve.

I spoke with Mary DeSpain, the founder of Destination CLEs, a company that combines vacation with continuing legal education. We discussed the genesis of Destination CLEs, the advantage of associating leisure activities with professional education, and how this model of educating legal professionals reflects the changing nature of the practice.

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Jeffrey Kroll of Kaveny + Kroll Trial Attorneys (www.KavenyKroll.com).     Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review       Case Details:     Accomplished trial attorney Jeffrey Kroll of Kaveny + Kroll Trial Attorneys shares how he secured one of the largest premises liability compensatory awards in the nation and the largest verdict ever reported against the city of Chicago on behalf of college dance student Tierney Darden. In 2015, Tierney suffered life-altering injuries at O'Hare International Airport after a poorly maintained pedestrian shelter weighing 750 pounds fell on top of her, shattering her spinal cord. Today, Tierney is paralyzed from the waist down and suffers from severe neuropathic pain on a daily basis. A post-verdict settlement of $115 million was reached with the city of Chicago.   Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents       Guest Bio:   Jeffrey J. Kroll focuses primarily on plaintiffs' litigation.  Jeff has been representing victims of negligence for almost three decades and has taken cases to verdict throughout the country in the areas of trucking accidents, products liability, medical malpractice and transportation negligence.     In 2017, Jeff was part of the trial team that won a record-breaking $148 million verdict on behalf of a dancer paralyzed by a collapsed shelter at O'Hare International Airport.  This is the highest compensatory damage award to an individual plaintiff in Illinois, and in the top five nationally, in a personal injury case excluding punitive damages. It is also believed to be one the largest premises liability compensatory awards nationally that does not involve a toxic tort claim.     Jeff regularly handles complex damage cases and often receives multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements. In 2015, Jeff obtained a $15.2 million verdict on behalf of a man who was seriously injured when he was struck and run over by a forklift at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.  During his career, he has obtained verdicts or negotiated settlements on over 75 occasions where the results have exceeded $1 million, including six cases which have exceeded $10 million. Jeff has obtained more than $325 million in verdicts and settlements throughout his career.   Jeff has been selected by Best Lawyers as one of the Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Illinois for the last seven years.  He has been selected by the American Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Illinois and has been selected by his peers as a Leading Attorney and Super Lawyer in Illinois every year since 2005.     Jeff is also active in local and national bar associations where he routinely speaks and writes on several trial topics as part of his commitment to maintaining quality and professionalism in the legal community. He has been asked to lecture on over 140 occasions and has published over 100 articles for lawyers. Based on his substantial contributions to continuing legal education, the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education recognized Jeff with IICLE's 2015 Addis E. Hull award.  In 2008, that same group awarded Jeff the Most Valuable Volunteer given to the Top Instructor in CLE courses.   Jeff is also a highly sought-after legal commentator, making frequent local and national media appearances to provide in-depth legal insight and analysis of current events.  He has been interviewed in countless television segments and publications such as WBBM-AM 780, CBS 2 Chicago, ABC 7 Chicago, FOX Chicago News, NBC 5 Chicago, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and National Law Journal.   Read Full Bio Here     Show Sponsors:     Legal Technology Services - LTSatlanta.com     Forge Consulting - ForgeConsulting.com     Harris, Lowry, and Manton - hlmlawfirm.com       Free Resources:   Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2  

Finding out that you, or a dependent family member, may be medically inadmissible to Canada can be one of the worst days of a foreign national's life. Just when the prospect of becoming a Canadian permanent resident is clearly in sight, you receive a fairness letter from IRCC that threatens to unravel everything you have worked so hard to achieve. In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, I was extremely fortunate to catch up to one of the country's foremost experts on medical inadmissibility, Mario Bellissimo. Mario has pretty much established himself as the go to immigration lawyer for any foreign national facing the terrifying reality of an IRCC procedural fairness letter related to medical inadmissibility. If you have just received a fairness letter from IRCC, do not do anything until you have first had a chance to listen to what Mario has to say. It could just mean the difference between realizing your dream of immigrating to Canada and being forever barred from ever becoming a permanent resident. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianimmigrationpodcast/CIP_S2_E8.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" ] Mario Bellissimo is the founder of Bellissimo Law Group in Toronto, Ontario. He is a Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law and Refugee Protection with a practice focused on litigation and immigration inadmissibility. He is truly the perfect choice to discuss this complex area of Canadian immigration law. Mario has appeared before all levels of immigration tribunals and courts including the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a Past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Law Section and serves on multiple stakeholder committees involving IRCC, the CBSA, Service Canada, the Federal Courts, the Department of Justice, the Immigration and Refugee Board and Continuing Legal Education. He has consistently been chosen by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada garnering Lawyer of the Year honours with “Best Lawyers” for 2016. This is the only purely peer reviewed guide to the legal profession. In this episode Mario shares with us his Top 5 considerations when responding to a fairness letter related to medical inadmissibility. the importance of requesting an extension of time to provide fuller and more comprehensive submissions and supporting evidence; the need to address the legal timeline within submissions and evidence; the consequences of failing to properly research and understand the interplay between Federal and Provincial delivery of health and social services and private versus public health coverage; applying the right legal test; knowing the case that must be met to succeed. [Tweet "What to do when faced with medical inadmissibility in Canada."] Additional Resources: The best way to reach Mario Bellissimo: info@bellissimolawgroup.com 1-877-787-8850 (toll free) 416-787-6505 (local) Mario's law firm - Bellissimo Law Group: https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/ Medical Inadmissibility Page: https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/medical-cases/ Latest Immigration Court Decisions: https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/medical-refusals/ Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Inadmissibility Law, 2nd Edition: http://www.carswell.com/product-detail/canadian-citizenship-and-immigration-inadmissibility-law-2nd-edition/ Radio Interview: Mario D. Bellissimo Interviewed by John Oakley on AM640 (A foreign national who was denied Permanent Residence due to autism): http://bit.ly/2paVQYt Listen to Mark Holthe's Canadian Immigration Podcast [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/canadianimmigrationpodcast/CIP_S2_E8.mp3" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" social_linkedin="true" ] Topics for our Next Podcast [reminder]If you have a suggestion for topics we could cover in the Podcast, please drop me a line. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming on the Podcast as a guest, please send them my way. share on facebook, share on twitter, share on LinkedIn[/reminder] Binge on all of our Canadian Immigration Podcast Episodes! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all the episodes here. Ask Mark an Immigration Question Periodically I answer listener questions on my podcast. If you have a question, comment, thought or concern, you can do so by clicking here. We'd love to hear from you. You can also leave me a voice message on the Ask an Immigration Question widget on the side bar of this website. Subscribe to the Canadian Immigration Podcast If you have enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show. Share the Love