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Here's how research leads to solutions for real-world challenges: Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! In this episode: Why collaboration is essential for advancing emergency services How universities can bridge the gap between research and practical solutions for local emergency managers How the 'one voice' concept promotes unity and problem-solving in the fire service community Hear from James Mullins - the Director of Defence and Security at Deakin University - and Dan Cotter - the Principal Director of the Office of Science and Engineering for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. James and Dan explore the power of collaboration and innovation in emergency services. They discuss how research and technology can address the evolving challenges that first responders and their communities face, emphasizing the need for solutions that align with the unique needs of local emergency managers.  The conversation dives into the role of universities in bridging the gap between research and practical application, making new ideas more accessible to those on the front lines. They also highlight the concept of speaking with "one voice" within the fire service community, advocating for a unified approach to problem-solving and knowledge sharing. The episode underscores the Institute of Fire Engineers' role in bringing together experts and fostering this collaborative spirit. So take a listen to hear what they have to share! Episode Resources: AFAC25 Conference Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartfirefighting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to another episode of The 90 Proof Wisdom Podcast. In today's episode, we have a truly inspiring guest, Dan Cotter, also known as The Wheelchair Dad. Dan shares his powerful story of becoming disabled and the incredible journey of overcoming the challenges that came with it.From the moment his life changed, Dan has shown remarkable resilience and determination. Join us as he opens up about the struggles he faced, the strength he found within himself, and the unwavering support of his family and friends. Dan's story is not just about surviving but thriving against the odds, and it serves as a powerful reminder that with courage and a positive mindset, we can overcome even the most daunting obstacles.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and valuable insights. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!Support the Show.

How many rakes do you have to step on before the spectacle of it goes from funny to unfunny to hilarious again? Unfortunately for Baltimore fans, the Orioles put this to the test 28 years ago this week when the allowed 16 runs in the 8th inning to the Texas Rangers. As they sometimes do, Mike and Bill dig into this extraordinary inning on a granular level, talking about the players and events that made it so bonkers. Plus, happy birthday to Jim Lonborg and Dan Cotter!

Dan Cotter is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and currently works as an Attorney and Counselor at Howard & Howard Attorneys. Dan's life experiences throughout his career present him as the epitome of the common phrase in all professional fields "It's all about who you know". Dan gives great insights into the importance of Networking, mentorship, and building experience. Dan's amazing character and attitude. united with his vast wisdom makes for an episode that allows anyone to take away something they can utilize for the rest of their lives. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotterdan

In this episode, host John Verrico is joined by Dan Cotter, executive director of S&T's Office of Science and Engineering and DHS Scientific Integrity Officer, for a wide-ranging discussion of the complex world of emergency management. Learn how a hydrology major wound up helping ensure government research is free of political interference and discover some of the many S&T efforts to enhance preparedness for individual citizens and their families, state and local first responders, and the nation. 

Tech giants have invented eyeglasses that can tell us the name of a person we encounter. An image of the person is sent to an AI database. Within seconds, the glasses name the individual we are seeing. Retinal scans, fingerprints, photos posted on Facebook, Fitbit data about heart rate – all represent biometric information about us that is digitized and sent into the data stream. Imagine how useful such eyeglasses will be to visually impaired persons. The convenience and security of biometric data in making purchases or getting through airline security – undeniable. But also imagine how an authoritarian government or mal-actor can use biometric information teamed with AI to follow and target us. Is privacy dead? Has biometric AI gone too far? Tune in to Episode 139 for a tour of these profound issues. What are biometrics and how do biometric data get turned into products and services for good and ill? What laws and regulations protect and restrict biometric use? Who owns an individual's image? Can others access our data without our consent? What can organizations and individuals do about this? Dan Cotter, attorney at Howard & Howard, discusses these matters with the Detective in Episode 139. Time stamps: 03:20 — Do current laws have protections for people's biometric data? 06:50 — Do we own our own biometric data? 11:05 — Tips for individuals 13:31 — What are the top issues that arise for organizations that use biometric info?

In today's episode I am excited to speak with Dan Cotter. Dan is currently an attorney at Howard & Howard in Chicago where he represents businesses at many different stages in corporate and transactional matters. He has a particular emphasis on privacy and cybersecurity law. But over the course of his 25-plus years as a lawyer, Dan has had a varied and in his words "eclectic" practice having practiced in different areas and different settings including but not limited to litigation, in-house counsel, outside general counsel, and working on behalf of both for profit and non-profit entities. More than that, Dan has been active in the legal community including doing pro bono work and serving as a past president of the Chicago Bar (and a current Mediator for that group). He also hosts a podcast called Podium and Panel and he is a prolific writer, writing a regular column called Cotter's Corner for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and a book titled the Chief Justices: The Seventeen Men of the Center Seat, Their Courts, and Their Times. Dan is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (Go Dragons) where he was a night student but still was an editor on the law review graduated number 1 in his class and Monmouth College where he played football and was a radio DJ among other accolades (Go Fighting Scots). He's a longtime supporter of How I Lawyer and I am excited to get the chance to share his story.

This podcast is often a soapbox for complaining about oddities in the California court system. But then we wondered: are the courts in other states better? Maybe they're the same—or worse. So we thought we should start a conversation with a couple of attorneys on their own soap box in Chicago, Dan Cotter and Pat Eckler, the proprietors of the Podium and Panel Podcast, and compare notes about civil and appellate practice in our respective jurisdictions.Says Pat: “I can't imagine Illinois does anything that anyone else should adopt.”Here is what you'll learn in this episode:

Why hasn't more research looked at threats from the first responder's point of view? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! This is the second episode of our Interschutz 2022 Mini Series. Interschutz 2022 was an international trade show hosted over six days and included exhibitions plus engaging forums covering the various aspects of firefighting, rescue services, civil protection and safety and security. In this episode: - What are the evolving threats that first responders encounter? - Why is it essential to research the risks before introducing a solution? - How can we evaluate the veracity of the data to avoid cyber threats? SFF got to chat with Dan Cotter, the Executive Director of the Office of Science and Engineering (OSE) in the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). His responsibilities include overseeing seven technology centers, research requirements, development, standards, systems engineering, test and evaluation, technology scouting and transition planning, plus supporting DHS research and acquisition programs. His prior experience includes roles as the DHS Chief Technology Officer, Geospatial Management Officer, and as Senior Technical Advisor at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Dan has a background in applying emerging technologies to address a wide range of scientific, engineering and technical challenges faced by the National Flood Insurance Program and disaster mitigation, and response and recovery. He also has over a decade of leadership experience in the private sector. Dan's career has been dedicated to developing affordable solutions for first responders by working with the international first responder community to define common capability gaps and to collaborate on R&D that would make first responders worldwide safer, more effective, and more efficient at their jobs. At the trade show, Dan and his team demonstrated new testbed technologies, including smart building sensors for detecting fire ignition and environmental threats in large venues. Connect with DHS: LinkedIn Episode Resources: - Executive Gov Article: DHS S&T Demos First Responder Innovations at Interschutz 2022 - National Information Exchange Model (NIEM.gov) Join our SFF Community! Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is or review our curated resources! Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Most of us have either planned or attended a special event such as a wedding, baby shower, concert, conference, fair, etc. But did you know there is special insurance coverage for these events? Because these events are limited in time, scope and variety, there is special insurance coverage available to insure them. Join your host Sam Garro, Senior Vice President of the Compliance Department at Philadelphia Insurance Companies as he sits down with Dan Cotter, Attorney and Counselor at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, who also currently serves as the AICP's General Counsel, to discuss this type of insurance, how it is underwritten, how it has changed over the years and why it may be needed to cover these events. Featuring: Dan Cotter, Attorney and Counselor, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Hosted by: Sam Garro, Senior Vice President of the Compliance Department, Philadelphia Insurance Companies This presentation is only intended to provide a general educational overview. The statements contained herein are not intended - nor should they be construed - to provide specific legal or regulatory guidance. The content of this presentation and any related discussion represent the views and perspectives of the speakers and do not in any way constitute official interpretations or opinions of their respective employers. Legal or regulatory counsel should always be consulted to review specific questions or issues of regulatory compliance.

Essay 12 of 90  – Necessary and Proper by the U.S. Constitution: The Founders on Limiting Federal Control in Response to Roman Republic History by Guest Essayist Dan Cotter.   Click here to explore our 2022 90 Day Study:  American Exceptionalism Revealed: The Historic Rise and Fall of Worldwide Regimes and How United States Founding Wisdom Prevails.  America's Founders understood the failings of totalitarian regimes, and thus attempted an experiment in liberty they hoped future Americans would find invaluable and maintain.  Constituting America's 2022 90-Day Study looks at the rise and fall of worldwide regimes throughout history, juxtaposed to founding principles of the United States Constitution and federalists' and anti-federalists' views of their day regarding what history taught them about human nature and what is required to preserve our freedom!

On Episode 92, DAN COTTER and Donald Patrick Eckler discuss the decision in Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Ass'n v. County of Cook with counsel for the successful petitioners, John Fitzgerald. The decision is here: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/8629358d-2024-4876-870f-7b4611d6240f/file

On Episode 93, Dan Cotter and Donald Patrick Eckler discuss the recent oral argument in People v. Brown with David G. Sigale, a case involving Illinois' FOID requirement. The oral argument is here: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/oral-argument-audio-and-video/#audioModal

Only big companies are vulnerable to cyber attacks and ransomware, right? WRONG! Your company or professional firm is just as likely to be a victim of a cyber crime as a FORTUNE 500 company. In fact, smaller businesses and professional firms are even more vulnerable than large firms because they don't often take this threat seriously.What should you do to prevent an attack? What can you do after an incident has taken place? You preparation and your initial response may just save your company. It is that serious.On today's Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo interviews Dan Cotter. Dan is an attorney who handles cyber issues and the response to cyber incidents. Use this show as a best practice session for your business and call Dan if you have any questions.  Dan Cotter's Contact Info:(312) 456-3674dac@h2law.comhttp://www.howardandhoward.comThe information contained on this Inside BS Show (a) has been offered for informational purposes only, (b) does not constitute legal advice, and (c) is not guaranteed to be complete, up-to-date, or accurate in all respects.Chapters00:00 Why is Cyber Security Important?00:50 Introduction to Dan Cotter01:30 What Scares a Lawyer About Hackers?03:00 Dave Tells a Scary Phishing Story05:47 The Elements of Online Fraud08:24 Who are Hackers and Spammers After?10:00 The Reason You Should Never Save Credit Card Information16:19 How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attack Liability18:00 Why You Must Do Cyber Audits and How to Do Them22:00 How Cyber Insurance Works23:45 When Should Management or a Board of Directors Member Hire a Personal Attorney?26:15 What Homework Should You Do If Considering an Appointment to a Board?28:29 How Dan Got Started as a Business Attorney30:15 Dan's Best Advice to Young Attorneys32:28 How Does Dan Attract Clients?33:30 Who is Dan's Ideal Client?34:45 How to Reach DanDan Cotter's BioDan Cotter is an experienced attorney who has served in a variety of legal roles in his career, including as general counsel of a large life insurance company, as well as extensive experience in private practice. Dan's mix of clients includes insurance companies and other financial institutions, IT and consulting companies, and nonprofits. He has been working on privacy and cybersecurity issues since 1996, including development of terms and conditions and disclaimers on Fortune 500 websites in the late 1990s. He has been the chief privacy officer of several companies and law firms, and has extensive experience as in-house counsel. Dan is experienced in dealing with complex insurance regulatory issues and transactions, and substantial reorganizations of holding company systems. Throughout his career, he has negotiated thousands of contracts from simple to complex, including outsourcing. He also has substantial experience with internal investigations and employment-related issues.

Privacy issues permeate the insurance industry and the laws are changing rapidly. Join host Dan Cotter as he sits down with Fred Karlinsky to discuss some of the privacy laws and regulations that impact the insurance industry. Featuring: Fred Karlinsky, Shareholder and Co-Chair, Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice, Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Hosted by: Dan Cotter, Attorney & Counselor, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

EPISODE SUMMARYTune in as Pat Eckler describes his path to law school and the broad foundation of business understanding he received. We cover the possibilities of becoming a litigator in the courtroom or a transactional lawyer. Insurance policies are based on contacts that determine which risks are to be covered. Pat says, “Insurance is the oil that makes things work”. If you are interested in how lawyers play a role in the insurance industry, this is for you!EPISODE NOTESPat Eckler, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, builds superior client relationships to address their litigation needs and applies his wide range of skills to aid in resolving disputes. Pat handles a variety of civil disputes in state and federal courts across Illinois and Indiana. In addition to representing lawyers, Pat represents design professionals, accountants, and insurance brokers. His commercial litigation experience involves complex contract disputes and the defense of class-action lawsuits. Pat's coverage practice for insurers and the insured involves commercial general liability and personal lines policies, issues involving the duties to defend and indemnify, bad faith, and the application of exclusions. His tort defense work involves representing spans the representations of product manufacturers and distributors, trucking concerns, and premises owners. Pat is active in the organized defense bar both at the state and national levels.  He is a committee chair, columnist, and board member with both the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Professional Liability Defense Federation.  He focuses his recent work for the IDC on legislative activities.Pat has published extensively in professional journals on a wide range of topics.  He has published on substantive areas of law ranging from products liability and toxic torts to premises liability and claims against accountants.  Pat studied ancient Egyptian language at the University of Chicago, where he earned his degree in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.  After completing his undergraduate studies, he taught history and coached high school and college basketball for three years before attending law school at the University of Florida.Pat is the co-host of the Podium and Panel podcast with Dan Cotter which is a weekly podcast focusing on oral arguments before courts of review in Illinois and Indiana, the 7th Circuit, and SCOTUS.

Pat Eckler, a partner at Goldberg Segalla, builds superior client relationships to address their litigation needs and applies his wide range of skills to aid in resolving disputes. Pat handles a variety of civil disputes in state and federal courts across Illinois and Indiana. In addition to representing lawyers, Pat represents design professionals, accountants, and insurance brokers. His commercial litigation experience involves complex contract disputes and defense of class-action lawsuits. Pat's coverage practice for insurers and the insured involves commercial general liability and personal lines policies, issues involving the duties to defend and indemnify, bad faith and the application of exclusions. His tort defense work involves representing spans the representations of product manufacturers and distributors, trucking concerns and premises owners. Pat is active in the organized defense bar both at the state and national level.  He is a committee chair, columnist and board member with both the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel and the Professional Liability Defense Federation.  He focuses his recent work for the IDC on legislative activities.Pat has published extensively in professional journals on a wide range of topics.  He has published on substantive areas of law ranging from products liability and toxic torts to premises liability and claims against accountants.  Pat studied ancient Egyptian language at the University of Chicago, where he earned his degree in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations.  After completing his undergraduate studies, he taught history and coached high school and college basketball for three years before attending law school at the University of Florida.Pat is the co-host of the Podium and Panel podcast with Dan Cotter which is a weekly podcast focusing on oral arguments before courts of review in Illinois and Indiana, the 7th Circuit and SCOTUS.

Insurance is an industry that is overseen and regulated primarily at the state level. Each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia have insurance departments or agencies that oversee that state's insurance business. The states are members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the “NAIC”). The NAIC has various committees and working groups that address issues of importance to the industry. In addition, there are federal acts and laws that apply to the insurance industry, including the Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“GLB”) governing privacy. The federal and state regulatory agencies interact with the industry on a regular basis and review and approve a variety of industry matters. Listen to this podcast to learn more about those interrelationships and how the industry and regulators interact at NAIC meetings and in general. Featuring: Geoff Baker, General Counsel, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) Cate Paolino, Director of Public Policy, NAMIC Hosted by: Dan Cotter, Attorney & Counselor, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

Unlike most companies, insurers are not able to become debtors under the United States Bankruptcy Code. Instead, they are subject to a proceeding under the supervision of the state where the insurer is domiciled. While many of the concepts are similar to bankruptcy, each state has its own insurance code to address how an insolvency or rehabilitation will proceed. Listen to this podcast to learn more about those procedures, as well as the financial solvency tools that states monitor to ensure their insurers are financially stable. Featuring: Fred Marro, Esq., President, Westmont Associates, Inc. Joseph DiMemmo, CPA, former Deputy Insurance Commissioner, Pennsylvania Insurance Department's Office of Corporate and Financial Regulation Hosted by: Dan Cotter, Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

This podcast will discuss insurance company requirements in conducting internal risk management reviews and systems for measuring, monitoring and mitigating that risk. This process is called an Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA); it assesses the adequacy of a company's risk management and the current and prospective solvency positions under normal and severe stress scenarios. Utilizing ORSA, an insurer will analyze reasonably, foreseeable and relevant material risks (i.e., underwriting, credit, market, operational, liquidity risks, etc.) that could impact its ability to meet its obligations, and then will report those findings to regulators. Featuring: Robert Marshall, Vice-President & Chief Risk Officer, Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company Hosted by: Dan Cotter, Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

All companies must have a set of internal policies pursuant to which a company is controlled and directed, delegating certain functions to each of the stakeholders (board of directors, shareholders, and others). For insurance companies, there are additional layers to take into account. A governance program must include a wide variety of policies, including conflicts and ethics, insider trading policies if a public company, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and holding company reporting obligations. This podcast will discuss some of the governance considerations for insurance companies. Featuring: Tim E. Braue, President of Old Line Government Affairs, a subsidiary of Nemphos Braue LLC; Jason Schupp, Founder and Managing Member of Centers for Better Insurance, LLC Hosted by: Dan Cotter, Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

Dan Cotter answers questions from Karen Pollitt and Scott Whitaker regarding the pandemic's impact on the world of insurance. They discuss challenges, lessons learned, and what has been most surprising among the different industry groups. Listen to find out the answers to such questions as when will all of this be over? and which state reacted best? Featuring: Dan Cotter, Attorney, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Hosted by: Karen Pollitt, Assistant Vice President, Product Development Accident & Health Division, Axis Capital Scott Whitaker, Director of Product Design, Perr & Knight

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Dan Cotter discuss:Associations as a great way to network. Increasing engagement in networking meetings. Networking as gardening - it's a long term process that takes attention. Setting appropriate expectations from the beginning.  Key Takeaways:You can't just show up to networking events and hope that it works. You will make more of an impact if you can demonstrate leadership, speak, or otherwise engage with others. Have an agenda and be upfront about that being the goal of any meeting. Networking opens doors, but you have to go in and seal the deal. Accountability can help you to continue to improve your book of business.  "We have two ears and one mouth. In listening to clients, a big goal is to make sure I understand what their needs are and to be practical." —  Dan Cotter Connect with Dan Cotter:   Email: dac@h2law.comText: 312-502-7480LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotterdan/Website: https://howardandhoward.com/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

The Supreme Court has only had seventeen men serve as Chief Justice. Chicago attorney Dan Cotter writes about all of them in The Chief Justices: The Seventeen Men of the Center Seat, Their Courts, and Their Times. While legal theory instructs lawyers to analyze the law and not the circumstances surrounding its creation, Cotter embraces an overall historical approach. Many Supreme Court justices have been defined by the landmark rulings they delivered. Cotter shows how some rulings, like Dre…

You could say Daniel A. Cotter has had an accomplished 26 years so far as an attorney. He's worked in-house and as outside counsel, taught Insurance Law at the John Marshall Law School, published a book about the Chief Justices, been an Illinois Leading Lawyer and Super Lawyer for four years, and he is active in the Chicago Bar Association and American Bar Association alike. But Dan also makes sure to mention his son benches more than him, the kid he tutors has more intensive math skills, and his marriage is 31 years strong. If you pay attention, life has a way of rounding you out, even as a busy attorney. Key moments:Cybersecurity and insurance insights, from an Insurance Law professor (07:35)Technology discrepancies in small firms versus Big Law (16:59)“The Chief Justices,” meeting RBG, and charity work (25:58)What Daniel Cotter wants to see changed in the legal profession (38:54) MEMORABLE QUOTES“Companies need to think through ‘what's the ramifications of having all of our people work from home?' Right, ‘is it our responsibility if something happens to Dan Cotter while he's at his house,' or you know, does he need to look at his own insurance policy and does he need to notify his insurance company that he's working from home?”“I've seen programs that talk about artificial intelligence and how it frees up the attorney and, you know, it's great, and then the cost is prohibitive for many [private practice attorneys]….Their needs can't be met because the cost is so prohibitive.”“I'm a big proponent of belonging to the bar association of your choice. Whether it's the state bar or the city bar, an affinity bar. I just find that bar membership has been rewarding… and I can say that it's probably provided me with work over the years.”“I am passionate about the law, and optimistic, but also concerned about the challenges, especially for graduates. In the last decade, it's been a tough road with a major recession in 2008 and then 2013 again. And now the pandemic.” CONNECT WITH DANIEL COTTERDaniel A. Cotter is Attorney and Counselor at Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC. Dan focuses his practices in a variety of areas of corporate law and litigation, including insurance law, complex business disputes and counseling, employment law, corporate transactions, corporate governance and compliance, and cybersecurity and privacy law. His clients benefit from his diverse professional experience, which – in addition to his years serving as trusted outside counsel – includes positions as a corporate accountant and an in-house attorney. Dan has been working in cyber and privacy since the late 1990s, before cyber was a thing.Twitter: @scotusbiosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SCOTUSlyYoursLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotterdan/Howard & Howard: www.howardandhoward.com CONTINUE EXPLORING“The coasts are alive with the sound of privacy enforcement” Daniel A. Cotter Chicago Daily Law Bulletinhttps://howardandhoward.com/user_area/pdf/CDLB_Cotter_Coasts%20Alive%20with%20Sound%20of%20Privacy%20Enforcement_8-24-20.pdf“The Chief Justices: The Seventeen Men at the Center Seat, Their Courts, and Their Times” Daniel A. Cotter Twelve Tables Presshttps://www.amazon.com/Chief-Justices-Daniel-Cotter/dp/194607425XLawyers Lend-a-Hand to Youthhttps://www.lawyerslendahand.org/ If you're interested in getting involved with Lawyers Lend-A-Hand, or simply want to connect, reach out to Dan at DAC@h2law.com!Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at feedback@1958lawyer.com

When it comes to the national Opioid Epidemic, New Hampshire has been one of the hardest hit states. The sad truth is that drug addiction doesn't stop during the overlapping COVID-19 pandemic.   In this special edition of Straight Talk with Mike Gimbel, Mike sits down with Blueprint Recovery Center Executive Director, Jonathan Gerson, Case Manager, Emily Haight, and Outreach Coordinator, Dan Cotter, to learn about how the Concord facility has made changes to its services during COVID-19.

Most CEOs weren’t prepared for COVID-19 and the disruption to their companies. Howard & Howard attorney Dan Cotter offers a wide range of legal takeaways from the crisis, including why your current business interruption plan is obsolete.

New Republic’s Matt Ford discusses proposal to fix the Supreme Court. Parents of Aurora shooting victim Thomas and Caren Teves discuss their organization No Notoriety, aiming to limit publicity for mass shooters. Chicago Tonight political journalist Amanda Vinicky joins the show to recap the busy end of the IL legislative session. In the Legal Grab Bag, Dan Cotter & Bill Davidson join Tina and Rich to discuss breaking legal news involving Scottie Pippen, Joey Fatone and Brad Pitt and much more.

In this edition, co-hosts Jonathan Amarilio and Trisha Rich are joined by Dan Cotter, lawyer, historian, and author of “The Chief Justices: The Seventeen Men of the Center Seat, Their Courts and Their Times,” to discuss the history of the handful of jurists who have lead the Supreme Court. They discuss key decisions made by the chief justices, their challenges, and the cultural contexts surrounding their decisions, as well as which of the Chief Justices have had the most influential legacies. Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

Meet the folks in the Office of Residence Life. … Dan Cotter '88 discusses a book he's written about the U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justices. … Sports Information Director Dan Nolan talks baseball, softball and golf. @MCFightingScots @MCScotsBaseball @ScotsSoftball @ScotsMGolf @MWCSports @SLIAC @DCotter1 @SCOTUSBios

Are you contemplating selling your business or creating an exit strategy? It could be tempting to jump into the process of selling your business without hiring professional advisors such as a lawyer or an accountant to avoid paying professional fees. Our guest, however, explains why having access to professional advice and guidance from experts who have broad experience in the legal and financial aspects of the sale process can be tremendously beneficial in successfully closing a deal. On this episode, lawyer and business advisor Dan Cotter shares useful insights that you can use to prepare yourself for the legal side of closing a successful, mutually beneficial deal.

Cybercrime is one the fastest growing threats to businesses, and the risk it poses to valuations can be devastating, because it not only impacts company finances, it can also damage an organization’s reputation. Home Depot and Target are just two examples of how cybercrime can bring large corporations to their virtual knees, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars in the process. Imagine the damage that could be inflicted on your business. However, you and your company can avoid becoming victimized by cybercrime, but it takes vigilance. Join Jeff Allen as he talks with Dan Cotter, attorney and partner at Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd, about cybercrime, what it looks like and steps you can take to prevent it.