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Christa Brown-Sanford is a partner at Baker Botts in Dallas and chair of its Intellectual Property department. She also serves on the firm's Executive and Diversity and Inclusion committees and is an adjunct professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, where she speaks regularly on patent matters. At every stage, she provides guidance on patent procurement, patent portfolio development, patent litigation, and patent licensing–particularly involving cutting-edge technologies in telecommunications, blockchain, electronics, AI, semiconductors, software, and personal mobility.  Outside of the office, Christa is actively involved in several organizations in the Dallas community. She's a member of the Charter 100 and Charity Crystal Ball, serves on the advisory board for the State Fair of Texas and the Innovation Council for Southern Methodist University, and serves on the boards of SMU, SMU's Dedman School of Law, Rice University George R. Brown School of Engineering, the Baylor Scott & White Foundation, and New Friends New Life (an organization focused on empowering trafficked women and girls). She was also the President of the Junior League of Dallas during the League's Centennial year and was recently honored as a top rainmaker by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT ACHIEVING RAINMAKER SUCCESS Today, it's common for lawyers to move from firm to firm in search of better opportunities. Whether you're staying put for the long haul or keeping your options open, staying connected to your core motivators and mission can be the key to long-term success—both as a partner and a rainmaker. In this episode of The Lawyer's Edge podcast, Elise Holtzman sits down with Christa Sanford, Partner and Intellectual Property Chair at Baker Botts, to talk about the impact of leading with purpose. Christa shares her journey to leadership, her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. She also reflects on the challenges and rewards of balancing a demanding legal practice with one's personal life—and why staying true to her mission has made all the difference. 2:34 – Why Christa has remained at Baker Botts long-term and what's driven her to take on so many roles 8:57 – The biggest key to Christa developing her business and how she became aware of the rainmaking space 14:31 – The rewards of investing time, money, and energy into business development 17:26 – The factors that helped Christa evolve and step into leadership 21:32 – The low point that changed Christa's approach to failure and perfectionism in business development 28:01 – The challenges Christa faced on her journey to partner and rainmaker as a mom of three young kids 32:25 – Practical advice for building strong client relationships MENTIONED IN WHY STAYING TRUE TO YOUR MISSION IS CRUCIAL TO ACHIEVING RAINMAKER SUCCESS Christa Brown-Sanford (Baker Botts) | LinkedIn Baker Botts LLP | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube Get Connected with The Coaching Team at hello@thelawyersedge.com The Lawyer's Edge SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE… Today's episode is brought to you by the Ignite Women's Business Development Accelerator, a 9-month business development program created BY women lawyers for women lawyers. Ignite is a carefully designed business development program containing content, coaching, and a community of like-minded women who are committed to becoming rainmakers AND supporting the retention and advancement of other women in the profession.  Early Bird Registration is now underway for our 2025 Ignite cohorts. If you are interested in either participating in the program or sponsoring a woman in your firm to enroll, learn more about Ignite and sign up for our registration alerts by visiting www.thelawyersedge.com/ignite.

Hosts Kelly Roskam, Tim Carey, and Kari Still react to and analyze the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v Rahimi. The Court upheld firearm prohibitions for those subject to domestic violence protective orders.  This is the first time the Court has used its recent Bruen test in an opinion, but there are still many lingering questions about how lower courts should use the test when making decisions.    ###  0:00 - Introduction   1:45 - U.S. v Rahimi decision recap 4:35 - Dr. Mary Anne Franks, legal scholar and professor of law at George Washington University Law School joins the show to analyze the Court's decision, discuss what it means for the Bruen test and other Second Amendment decisions.  32:30 - The Bruen test and historical analogies for disarming dangerous individuals 38:05 - Natalie Nanasi, associate professor at SMU, Dedman School of Law and founding director of the Hunter Legal Center for Victims of Crimes Against Women discusses the impact of the Court's decision on domestic violence victims and survivors.  50:45 – Implications of the Court's decision on other gun violence prevention laws and challenges  

In 1969 California became the first state to adopt no-fault divorce – allowing people to end their marriages without proving spousal wrongdoing. Other states quickly followed suit. For a half-century, couples haven't had to endure protracted legal battles for every split, nor do they need to allege adultery or force their children to go to court, just to get a divorce. Now, some conservative activists – following their attacks on reproductive rights and IVF – are denouncing no-fault divorce, saying it makes splitting up families too easy. Advocates for no-fault say the data show that restricting divorce leads to increased death and injury within families, especially for women and people experiencing domestic violence. We'll talk about the threats to no-fault divorce and analyze the history and future of divorce, in California and nationwide. Guests: Joanna Grossman, Chair in Women and the Law, Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law; visiting professor, Stanford Law School

To her peers, Candy Montgomery was a picture-perfect wife and a popular figure within her neighborhood and church. But beneath the surface was a woman in an unsatisfying marriage with wandering eyes. Candy began an affair with Allan Gore, the husband of her friend, Betty. But she was not prepared for the deadly turn that her romantic rendezvous would take. Retired Attorney Robert Udashen was a member of Candy Montgomery's defense team. He reflects on the high-profile trial that ensued and discusses how he was able to successfully represent and defend Candy Montgomery. Robert Udashen has received many awards and accolades throughout his career. For 20 years, he was an adjunct professor of Texas Criminal Procedure, Trial Advocacy, and Criminal Law at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. Robert previously served as President of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and was named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A florist is one of the most beautifully, creative professions, so of course it can be used for the glory of God. Valerie Crisostomo has always had a love of flowers and recently she has been able to merge her love for flowers with her love of God. Valerie's background started in lodging and events. She is an event planner by trade and studied hospitality at The Dedman School of Hospitality at Florida State University. After graduation, she relocated to Atlanta and began a vibrant career in hospitality working at the St. Regis Atlanta. In the years following, she  worked for a few event planning firms and ultimately assumed the Event Director position at The Hotel Clermont while simultaneously working as the lead designer and event planner at her company, One Soul Events.  During the pandemic, she began seeking out community in the floral industry and sought out florists who looked like her which led to her starting Black Girl Florists. BGF is an organization whose goal is to support and celebrate Black women in floristry. In this episode, dive into: When Valerie came to know Jesus for herself What led to her becoming an event planner and eventually a florist The role her faith plays in her business How she ensures her business and other responsibilities don't overshadow her time with God Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/167   Ready to find your unique path to your purpose, take my free quiz at https://pavielle.com/quiz/   Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast."

Three American service members are killed in Jordan by an unmanned drone sent by an Iranian-backed proxy group - Biden says he'll respond, but none of his deterrence thus far has deterred anything - so how will this time be any different? Plus, Ilhan Omar tells cheering crowds in Minneapolis that she puts Somalia first, Islam second, and I guess America last, since she didn't mention it. And finally, what in the oxymoron is an 'abortion doula' and why is this woman comparing trans men to male seahorses giving birth at a Catholic university?Guests:William Ruger | President, American Institute For Economic ResearchJames Coleman | Law Professor, Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist UniversityMike Puglise | Former Law Enforcement Officer & Founder, Puglise Law FirmShawn Carney | President & CEO, 40 Days for Life

In our season 2 premier, we talk to Jonathan Blum, an attorney specializing in nonprofit and tax exempt law. He joins our hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert for discussion centered on legal trends for associations, the importance of building strong relationships, what legal areas associations should pay more attention to, and questions association should ask when seeking an attorney.    Better By Association is produced by Association Briefings.   Show notes Jonathan Blum is a nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations attorney in Holland & Knight's Dallas office. His experience includes assisting nonprofit leaders in managing their legal matters on a broad array of issues affecting charities, foundations, trade and professional associations, advocacy groups and other nonprofit organizations.  Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Jonathan worked in the nonprofit practice group for a national Am Law 100 firm in Dallas, where he served as counsel and later as shareholder. He also spent nearly seven years serving as in-house counsel for tax-exempt organizations such as a national breast cancer foundation and a private family foundation. In addition, he served as a transactional attorney for an international law firm headquartered in New York City. He previously served as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law.

This week, we welcome Dr. John Lowry. John is a recognized authority on negotiation through his experience as a lawyer, management consultant, entrepreneur, negotiation coach, and university administrator. We discuss his new book Negotiation Made Simple, A Practical Guide for Solving Problems, Building Relationships, and Delivering the Deal. His results-focused, systematic approach to negotiation has been successfully implemented by thousands of professionals across the United States. John teaches negotiation at the top-ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University's Caruso School of Law and lectures in Vanderbilt University's Master's in Management in Health Care program. John serves as president of Thrivence, a new management consulting firm affiliated with Barge Design Solutions. In addition to leading the firm, John counsels clients on leadership, executive team effectiveness, strategy, revenue growth, and conflict management. He also provides negotiation training and coaching for governmental entities, healthcare organizations, and other businesses. John is a popular keynote speaker and leads multiple executive retreats each year including the opening retreat of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows program. John earned his bachelor's degree in speech communications from Pepperdine University and master's degree in religion from Abilene Christian University. He received his juris doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. He has also completed graduate work in dispute resolution at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University's Caruso School of Law and in public policy at California State University, Sacramento. John resides in Nashville, TN with his wife, Melissa, and their three children.

Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr discusses Ketanji Brown Jackson's new book deal adding to what has become a phenomenon at the Supreme Court: Justices looking to craft their own images and perhaps score a hefty payday along the way.Eric Ruben, a Professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, discusses the Supreme Court refusing to block New York's new handgun restrictions at this time.David J. Woolf, a Partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, discusses the Federal Trade Commission proposing a ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts that keep workers from switching jobs — a sweeping rule likely to affect millions of Americans.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr discusses Ketanji Brown Jackson's new book deal adding to what has become a phenomenon at the Supreme Court: Justices looking to craft their own images and perhaps score a hefty payday along the way.Eric Ruben, a Professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, discusses the Supreme Court refusing to block New York's new handgun restrictions at this time.David J. Woolf, a Partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, discusses the Federal Trade Commission proposing a ban on non-compete clauses in employment contracts that keep workers from switching jobs — a sweeping rule likely to affect millions of Americans.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dorthy's story is one of turning tragedy to triumph. Dorthy entered foster care at five years old after the police and social workers suddenly showed up at her home. Dorthy's mom tried to fight back but all seven of her kids, including Dorthy, were removed from the home. Shocked and confused Dorthy ended up in a facility that housed many other kids. Dorthy had a wonderful childhood, and it wasn't until later in life that she learned her parents had substance abuse problems. Dorthy eventually overcame the traumatic removal from her home and placement into foster care when she was adopted by her aunt and uncle. Since getting out of foster care, Dorthy has recently graduated SMU's Dedman School of Law and has kids of her own. If you are a former foster child who aged out of the system and want to share your story, email us at agedoutproject@gmail.com. You deserve to be heard.   Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!   Credits: Interviewee: Dorthy Lukens Interviewers: Tiereney Bowman and Rachel Post Editor: Soheil Abdmousavi

Today we are welcoming back Angie Hooper - the star of The Leadership HABITAngie Hooper helps professionals who are empaths, highly sensitive, or intuitive to save their careers from stress and burnout by showing them how to fall back in love with their careers. She is the creator of The Leadership HABIT, The Forgiveness Path, and Happy At Law. Building on her 22 years of experience as an attorney for international energy and manufacturing companies, she teaches professionals how to build a successful and sustainable career as a human having a business experience. Angie graduated from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1998 and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and is a Certified Professional Coach. She is a Certified Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner.WATCH The Leadership HABIT for FREE:https://www.onestnetwork.com/zen/e5-tlhAngie teaches the basics of the HABIT in Leadership HABIT: Heart, Alignment, Behavior, Identity, and Thoughts. So that you can begin to build the foundation and leverage the power of the Leadership HABIT for yourself.Work with Angie: www.angiehooper.comCheck out ALL episodes of The Leadership HABIT:https://www.onestnetwork.com/authors/angiehooperFollow @angiehoopercoaching across social mediaConnect with ONEST Fam on social media:https://www.onestbusiness.com/social

Today we are welcoming back Angie Hooper - the star of The Leadership HABITAngie Hooper helps professionals who are empaths, highly sensitive, or intuitive to save their careers from stress and burnout by showing them how to fall back in love with their careers. She is the creator of The Leadership HABIT, The Forgiveness Path, and Happy At Law. Building on her 22 years of experience as an attorney for international energy and manufacturing companies, she teaches professionals how to build a successful and sustainable career as a human having a business experience. Angie graduated from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1998 and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and is a Certified Professional Coach. She is a Certified Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner.WATCH The Leadership HABIT for FREE:https://www.onestnetwork.com/zen/e5-tlhAngie teaches the basics of the HABIT in Leadership HABIT: Heart, Alignment, Behavior, Identity, and Thoughts. So that you can begin to build the foundation and leverage the power of the Leadership HABIT for yourself.Work with Angie: www.angiehooper.comCheck out ALL episodes of The Leadership HABIT:https://www.onestnetwork.com/authors/angiehooperFollow @angiehoopercoaching across social mediaConnect with ONEST Fam on social media:https://www.onestbusiness.com/social

James Coleman, Law Professor at SMU's Dedman School of Law, joins Gus to discuss strategic energy reserves. Together they examine what a modern strategic energy reserve looks like,  how prices in different sectors are regulated, the need for geographically distributed storage, and much more.Follow James Coleman on Twitter @EnergyLawProfFollow Gus Hurwitz on Twitter @GusHurwitzFollow Nebraska Governance & Technology Center on Twitter @UNL_NGTCLinksEnergy Law Professor BlogNebraska Governance & Technology Center

Today we are welcoming back Angie Hooper - the star of The Leadership HABITAngie Hooper helps professionals who are empaths, highly sensitive, or intuitive to save their careers from stress and burnout by showing them how to fall back in love with their careers. She is the creator of The Leadership HABIT, The Forgiveness Path, and Happy At Law. Building on her 22 years of experience as an attorney for international energy and manufacturing companies, she teaches professionals how to build a successful and sustainable career as a human having a business experience. Angie graduated from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1998 and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and is a Certified Professional Coach. She is a Certified Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner.WATCH The Leadership HABIT for FREE:https://www.onestnetwork.com/zen/e5-tlhAngie teaches the basics of the HABIT in Leadership HABIT: Heart, Alignment, Behavior, Identity, and Thoughts. So that you can begin to build the foundation and leverage the power of the Leadership HABIT for yourself.Work with Angie: www.angiehooper.comCheck out ALL episodes of The Leadership HABIT:https://www.onestnetwork.com/authors/angiehooperFollow @angiehoopercoaching across social mediaConnect with ONEST Fam on social media:https://www.onestbusiness.com/social

Today you are meeting Angie Hooper - the star of The Leadership HABITAngie Hooper helps professionals who are empaths, highly sensitive, or intuitive to save their careers from stress and burnout by showing them how to fall back in love with their careers. She is the creator of The Leadership HABIT, The Forgiveness Path, and Happy At Law. Building on her 22 years of experience as an attorney for international energy and manufacturing companies, she teaches professionals how to build a successful and sustainable career as a human having a business experience. Angie graduated from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1998 and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and is a Certified Professional Coach. She is a Certified Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner.WATCH The Leadership HABIT for FREE:https://www.onestnetwork.com/zen/e5-tlhAngie teaches the basics of the HABIT in Leadership HABIT: Heart, Alignment, Behavior, Identity, and Thoughts. So that you can begin to build the foundation and leverage the power of the Leadership HABIT for yourself.Check out ALL episodes of The Leadership HABIT:https://www.onestnetwork.com/authors/angiehooperFollow @angiehoopercoaching across social mediaConnect with ONEST Fam on social media:https://www.onestbusiness.com/social

In this episode of Law, disrupted, John is joined by Assistant Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Eric Ruben, Duane R. Lyons, a partner in Quinn Emanuel's Los Angeles Office, and Stacylyn Doore, a partner in Quinn Emanuel's Boston Office. Together, they discuss three main topics surrounding guns: Supreme Court Second Amendment cases, regulation at both the state and federal levels, and pending litigation. Guns and the rights of US citizens to bear arms is a hotly contested policy issue in the USA, which has only become more relevant due to the recent mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the recent New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen Supreme Court decision.They begin by discussing how the Supreme Court held in Bruen ruled that the New York gun safety law at issue is unconstitutional. This law required a license to carry concealed weapons in public places and provided for discretion in the state's provision of such licenses. Eric outlines the landscape, pre-Supreme Court decision – he touches on the lay of the land, outlining the historical context, as well as explaining how firearm regulation and control have primarily been executed at a state and local level, rather than federal, and that there has been a long history of gun control at the local/state level in the US, citing to registration requirements in the 1930s and long before. There have only been a handful of significant federal laws that would count as “gun control.” The recent bipartisan federal legislation was an exception. It was several decades earlier when the last federal gun safety law was passed.The conversation moves on to discussing the Heller case, another US Supreme Court decision which held that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual the right to possess firearms independent of service in a state militia and to use firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, including self-defense within the home. Duane notes that there are members of the courts that view guns and gun rights completely differently than people in large metropolitan areas and that many court decisions seem results driven. They move on to discuss the difference between where the focus should be and where the focus will actually be for future gun control regulation and litigation.Stacylyn moves the discussion toward future applications of Heller and Bruen, noting how we've seen a lot of historical analysis in the cases thus far and asking how much more there is to mine and to what extent comparable historical analogs are now required in all future gun regulation cases. Eric answers by discussing the means and scrutiny approach to Second Amendment cases, explaining that once the Second Amendment is in play, the government has to find historical analogs in order to justify modern-day gun regulation. However, Eric highlights that times have changed, noting that historical analogs may not suffice given the technological advancements in the intervening centuries.Duane moves the conversation towards whether there are any historical analogs showing that firearms were prohibited in some parts of the country. Eric notes how Britain in the 1300s had strict firearm laws, as well as other restrictions, such as Texas gun laws in 1871, which banned the public carry of pistols and public weapons. John touches on age limitations being a potential appropriate response in light of Bruen, as well as increased reliance on mandatory training and designation of sensitive areas. Finally, the conversation comes to a close, with Duane discussing ghost guns and how they've become the choice guns for criminals in the USA, with law enforcement seizing more and more ghost guns. Duane highlights Quinn Emanuel's involvement in a lawsuit against a ghost gun company, Polymer80, a case that is set for trial next year. 

Angie Hooper helps legal professionals save their careers from stress and burnout. From over 22 years of experience as an attorney for international energy and manufacturing companies, she shows lawyers how to build the internal resources to live the life they dreamed of when they decided to go to law school. Angie also helps entrepreneurs become savvy consumers of legal services so they can build the business they want as the foundation for the life of their dreams. Angie graduated from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1998, is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and is a Certified Professional Coach and Performance Dynamics Specialist.They can find out more about her contract templates and training program on our website https://angiehooper.com/work-with-usFacebook https://www.facebook.com/happyatlifeLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/68621545/admin/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/angiehoopercoaching/YouTube https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aZZVhs4FCXebFxln84Bgand https://angiehooper.com

This episode features Chelsea Hilliard a senior counsel in Foley's Dallas office with a focus on litigation. In this conversation, Chelsea reflects on growing-up in Palos Verdes, CA, earning her undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University as well as her J.D. from Southern's Dedman School of Law. Chelsea reflects on her path, one that included competitive equestrian in college and navigating a difficult job market during law school. She discusses being a litigator and business advisor, provides wisdom regarding how to navigate difficult situations, provides great advice to summer associates. Finally, Chelsea provides wonderful insight on the importance of being a sponge and asking questions

A good home-school program provided a nurturing environment that was lacking in elementary education, and the experience helped build confidence for law school, says Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 2022 graduate of Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law.

A good home-school program provided a nurturing environment that was lacking in elementary education, and the experience helped build confidence for law school, says Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 2022 graduate of Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law.

A good home-school program provided a nurturing environment that was lacking in elementary education, and the experience helped build confidence for law school, says Haley Taylor Schlitz, a 2022 graduate of Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law.

In Episode 27, Angie Hooper talks about how her road out of burnout started with serving other people. When we reconnect to the things that we enjoy and excel at, we find ourselves walking out of the burnout and into the joy of living again. Come find the fun in the fundamentals of living in these happy habits! Angie Hooper helps legal professionals save their careers from stress and burnout by showing them how to fall back in love with practicing law. Building on her 22 years of experience as an attorney for international energy and manufacturing companies, she teaches lawyers how to eliminate stress and burnout-proof their careers, and recently launched The Forgiveness Path, an online course to gently break free from the past and move into the future without regrets. Angie graduated from Southern Methodist University s Dedman School of Law in 1998 and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and is a Certified Professional Coach. She is a Certified Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. Find Angie on Facebook Or on her website Today our recovery moment is focused on a meditation to help lessen anxiety by releasing the suitcases of worries and regrets. Follow me at @drkatesteiner on Instagram for more recovery moments. Ready to start your own journey to Burnout Recovery? Download your Free Burnout Recovery Reflection Journal here: https://bit.ly/FromBurnout-Recovery

In this week's episode, Chris speaks with Dr. John Lowry regarding his journey and growth to leadership. From being vulnerable to advice and criticism from other people to treating teammates with consistency, John Lowry reveals the experiences and lessons he learned from his leadership career.As a leader, John Lowry has strived to set the tone of the group, and aim to create an inclusive and encouraging working environment that truly inspires employees to achieve their fullest potential. John believes that people leave managers, not companies. It is up to the leader to create a culture that truly supports its employees.Listen in and learn from John as he reveals the truth behind negotiations and how they impact your life every day and be sure to see the impressive work he does at his new organization, The Lowry Group.More about our guest:Dr. John Lowry is a recognized authority on negotiation through his experience as a lawyer, business consultant, entrepreneur, negotiation coach, and university administrator. His results-focused, systematic approach to negotiation has been successfully implemented by thousands of professionals across the United States. He serves as president of The Lowry Group, LLC (“TLG”). At TLG, he provides negotiation training and coaching for governmental entities, major insurance companies, health care organizations, and other businesses. Dr. Lowry teaches negotiation at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law and in Vanderbilt University's Masters in Management in Health Care program.Dr. Lowry served as Senior Vice President for Advancement at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN where he led the largest fundraising campaign in university history raising more than $250 million. In 2016, Dr. Lowry was selected by Harvard Business School to participate in its Young American Leaders Program. Dr. Lowry was also selected for the 2018 class of Leadership Tennessee and is an inductee of the Williamson County (TN) Business Hall of Fame.Prior to moving to Nashville, Dr. Lowry practiced law with Strasburger & Price, LLP in Dallas, Texas. As an attorney, he represented hospitals and health care providers in professional liability and commercial disputes. Dr. Lowry earned his bachelor's degree in speech communications from Pepperdine University and master's degree in religion from Abilene Christian University. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. He has also completed graduate work in dispute resolution at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law and in public policy at California State University, Sacramento while serving as a California State Assembly Fellow.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lowr...https://lowrygroup.net/

Wise Divine Women presents Angie Hooper, founder of The Forgiveness Path, helping people break free from the past and create a future without regret by teaching them the skillset of forgiveness. Building on her 16 years teaching adult education at one of the largest United Methodist congregations in the USA, she teaches people how to break free from the past and create a future without regret by teaching them the skillset of forgiveness. Angie graduated from Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law in 1998 and is licensed to practice law in Texas and Oklahoma, and is a Certified Professional Coach. She is a Certified Performance Dynamics Specialist and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. Find out more about The Forgiveness Path at https://the-forgiveness-path.teachable.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Forgiveness-Path-Angie-Hooper-Coaching-100979312427205 ------------------------------------------------------------ This year I share with you not only what is on my heart but the wisdom of women and sometimes men from all over the world about so many topics that will impact your health, wealth, family, and career – Spirit, Mind, Body, and Nutrition! It's time to join the Wise Divine Women Sisterhood! Are you ready to embrace the new mature woman you've become? Are you finally ready to understand yourself better when it comes to menopause, metabolism, hormones, and nutrition? Ready to restore your body with more energy, vitality, and more libido? I'm Dana and I'm here to transform you from fed-up to faith-fueled to become the Wise Divine Women you are called to be! Let's continue this discussion in my private group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisedivinewomen Step 1: Grab Your Freebies here https://wisedivinewomen.newzenler.com/courses Step 2: Dig Deeper about Your Breast and Hormone Health https://wisedivinewomen.newzenler.com/courses/touch-your-tattas Step 3: Join the Wise Divine Women Sisterhood Monthly Coaching program Launching monthly Starting Feb 1, 2022 Step 4: Join our intensive 12-week Masterclass Wise Divine Women Hormone Transformation Launching Soon Join the list of incredible women wanting transformation in their lives Need to more about me! https://danairvine.com #wisedivinewomen #christianwomenpodcast #womenover45health #womenover45podcast #womenshealth #menopause #breasthealth #breastcancerprevention #thermography #hormonehealth #transformation #health #yogafaith #wisedivinewomensisterhood #touchyourtattas #sudburynutritionclinic #christianwomen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wisedivinewomen/message

George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University; Author of Well Aware: Master The Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future George Finney is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Director of Digital Interests for Southern Methodist University. George works in a variety of areas at SMU including facilitating IT Security and Compliance, increasing Regulatory Awareness, streamlining the IT Contracts process, as well as advocacy for Open Source software and processes. George joined SMU in March of 2003 as a Network Engineer and worked on several major university IT initiatives, including evaluating Intrusion Detection Systems, implementing network-based packet capture devices and implementing and supporting Network Admission Control. He has developed and matured cybersecurity programs and is an expert in policy, awareness, compliance, operational management and the complex legal issues surrounding security with a talent for building partnerships. Prior to joining SMU, George worked in the telecommunications industry for several years on Voice Over IP projects, Data Security Consulting, and in Network Operations. In May of 2008, George completed his Juris Doctorate at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Texas. George was recognized by Security Magazine as one of their top cybersecurity leaders in 2018 and is part of the Texas CISO Council, is a member of the Board of Directors for the Palo Alto Networks FUEL User Group, and is an Advisory Board Member for SecureWorld. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. John's College and as well as multiple cybersecurity certifications including the CISSP, CISM, and CIPP. George is a frequent speaker, and author of Well Aware: Master The Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future and No More Magic Wands: Transformative Cybersecurity Change for Everyone. George earned a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts in 1999 from St. John's College in Santa Fe. He spends most of his spare time cycling, writing novels, and working on short film projects. Highlights: 0:00 - Introductions and Backgrounds George was a liberal arts major in college, studying philosophy and literature. He wanted to be a stockbroker in college. 3:00 – First Job at GTE in IT & Networking - Security Just Came as a Natural Part of it “I jumped to start up - switched gears from networking to system administration. Inherited an environment that was always locked down. I taught myself security by studying how the previous admin had hardened all of our servers. From there it just ballooned out of control. Then I went to Law School.” 4:00 – Putting Yourself out there While Managing Privacy Writing his book (Well Aware)! 5:10 - "Little ironic that I'm so focused on people, because when you write a book, you have to go into a cave and isolate yourself from other human beings for an excessive amount of time." ..."I was inspired to write the book... wanted to build a bridge with non-security folks, but who we rely on to be successful in our cybersecurity programs." "Security Should Start to Get Easy - People Should Want to Work with Us and Help Empower Our Projects because it's Going to Help Not Just their Company, but it Will Accelerate Everyone's Career" 11:45 - "To get the security jobs, if you can demonstrate that you have worked on security projects, supported those things, this will set people apart. It's a personal part of every person's career trajectory." 20:00 - The Pepsi Challenge "Back in the 80's Pepsi tried to compete with Coke and had free sample stations in store. It didn't work; Coke is still the leader - why? Because a 30 second commercial doesn't work - it doesn't change behaviors." ... "gamification works for some people - you have to meet people where they are." 33:00 - There are Many Barriers to be Broken Down "Understand an organization well

Can Self-Defense Laws Survive in a Gun-Rich Country?   Taking the law into our own hands and claiming self-defense when someone is shot is the subject of the Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery cases.   During two closely watched murder trials in two different states this past week, juries heard strikingly similar stories: men bought guns in the name of protecting the public and then told juries they killed unarmed people in self-defense.   In one case, Kyle Rittenhouse fatally shot two men and wounded a third in the unrest following a police shooting in Kenosha, Wis.    Another case involved Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man, who was shot after being pursued by three white men suspected of breaking into a house in the neighborhood. In both cases, the defendants started shooting as the victims were trying to steal their guns.     In other words, their own decision to carry a gun became a justification to use it, lest it be wrested away from them,” said Eric Ruben, an expert on the Second Amendment at the S.M.U. Dedman School of Law in Dallas.   It is evident, from these two cases, that; our concept of self-defense has deep flaws that are treasured, but not prepared to deal with an era of gun rights expansion, political extremism, and rising violence in a situation where race is heavily influencing perceptions of threat.   A powerful vigilante strain.   As a result of the fact that our citizens have guns, every line has become blurred. The combination of "stand your ground" provisions and citizen's arrest laws has granted people license not only to defend themselves but to go after others as well.[See Source]   Defense is the act of defending. But what constitutes reasonableness? At what point must one retreat? And when is a citizen allowed to act as an aggressor on behalf of the state?   Rifts have appeared in several debates, starting with whether openly displaying firearms makes people feel safer at  the expense of everyone else, whether brandishing a gun constitutes a threat or self-defense, and whether people may benefit from self-defense claims if their actions contributed to the danger.   Migrant militia members accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer clashed with elected officials trying to make a so called  citizen's arrest. It was argued in St. Louis whether white residents who aimed guns at Black Lives Matter protesters were assaulting them or defending their homes. They pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and harassment, then were pardoned by the governor.   Nine plaintiffs who were among those injured or traumatized by the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., in 2017, are suing the rally's organizers, alleging a plan and intent to engage in violence, but the defendants claim that the violence, in which one counterprotester died, was justified by self-defense.   People have the right to self-defense when they reasonably believe there is an imminent threat of harm, whether or not they are right. It is possible to mistake a realistic prop gun for a real weapon, for instance.   Some statutes, however, stipulate that someone cannot claim self-defense if they were the "initial aggressor" - in other words if they provoked or were doing something wrong at the time of the use of force. If an initial aggressor withdraws or backs away from an encounter they may regain their self-defense claim. The aggressor must also pose a threat of imminent harm.   It is provocation if you assault someone without justification. If you ask for an explanation of offensive words, address a sensitive subject, engage in an inconsiderate act, or travel near someone, it does not constitute provoking an encounter.   In the Arbery case, According to defendants Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and neighbor William Bryan, they were pursuing Mr. Arbery as part of a citizen's arrest, and he was shot after trying to grab one of their guns.   There is no mention of Mr. Arbery's voice in the proceedings, who may have had his self-defense claim.     What makes the perception that Ahmaud Arbery would have lived if he had complied instead of reaching for a gun, and hence it was his duty to comply. It would be good framing for Ahmaud Arbery if three guys rolled up on him with guns, he didn't know what their intentions were?   There has been a tendency in the United States to increase the right to self-defense rather than to protect those whose actions may harm others. As a result of "make my day" laws, people who harm intruders in their own homes are presumed to have acted in self-defense. Classic self-defense theory's "duty to retreat" has been undermined by laws requiring people who are in an area where they have a right to be to retreat, such as at a public protest, to retreat.   Most states require prosecutors to demonstrate that the defendant did not act in self defense, rather than requiring defendants to demonstrate that they did.   A new law in Utah, except for those accused of attacking a police officer, enables defendants to request a special hearing at which prosecutors must prove the accused was not acting in self-defense.    Despite the expansion of the legal framework for self-defense, experts say it has left certain key concepts like the "initial aggressor" poorly defined. As part of the trial of George Zimmerman, Mr. Zimmerman was accused of killing Trayvon Martin. In 2012, while visiting relatives in a gated community. Mr. Zimmerman, who was Hispanic, was deemed the first aggressor by prosecutors. He followed Mr. Martin on foot and in his car before Mr. Martin knocked him down. Mr. Zimmerman initially identified Mr. Martin as suspicious. The jury disagreed and acquitted Mr. Zimmerman.   Mr. Zimmerman was the only person armed in that case. In a situation where two strangers are armed, who is the "primary aggressor"?    In the Kenosha trial, Mr. Rittenhouse, now 18, was armed with a semiautomatic rifle that he was not legally allowed to own. After he shot and killed a man who he believed was trying to grab his gun, as well as a man who hit him with a skateboard in an apparent attempt to stop him, a nearby paramedic named Gaige Grosskreutz raised his hands in the air. In that moment, Mr. Grosskreutz said this week, he believed Mr. Rittenhouse racked his rifle and refused to accept his surrender.   Grosskreutz pointed his handgun toward Mr. Rittenhouse, although his concealed-carry permit had expi d. Mr. Rittenhouse fired one shot at Grosskreutz.   Both Grosskreutz and Rittenhouse said they were trying to save their own lives. According to philosopher Renee Jorgensen, who has researched self-defense and reasonable mistakes, one can look at the parking lot as a Wild West situation where neither man wrongs the other and neither is wronged by the other.   As white men, Mr. Rittenhouse and Mr. Grosskreutz took the law into their own hands to varying degrees that night, offering themselves as private guardians of public safety.   According to experts, self-defense, vigilantism, and policing are related practices rooted in deeply racialized American traditions in which Black people, particularly men, are seen as threats and white people are given the benefit of the doubt.   In an analysis of homicides after Trayvon Martin's death, the Urban Institute discovered that white perpetrators and black victims were 281% more likely to be ruled justified than white perpetrators and white victims.   In the Arbery case this past week, a defense lawyer objected to having high-profile Black pastors in the courtroom, arguing that their presence was “intimidating.”   The standard of reasonable fear applies to both self-defense cases and police use-of-force cases, although officers are given greater leeway than civilians. Many police killings have been viewed as being the product of implicit bias due to the reasonable fear standard.   Based on our research, scholars are considering ways to adapt self-defense laws to a nation awash in guns and counteract prevailing prejudices. GW law professor Cynthia Lee has begun work on a universal definition of what is considered an initial aggressor. Lee is known for her model statute on police use of force. A law like Wisconsin's would give prosecutors another option, allowing them to prove that the aggressor intended to provoke violence with a plan of retaliation, something that is difficult for prosecutors to do. There would also be special scrutiny when guns are involved, regardless of whether they were legal.   Displaying a firearm or pointing it at another person is a threatening act that could reasonably lead to death or serious bodily harm, in my opinion.   In closing, this writer would contend that walking around in public with a symbol of hate and white supremacy strapped to your shoulder period much less at a Black Lives Matter riot makes Rittenhouse the real initial aggressor in this case and we feel here in the House of Public Discourse that justice was not only not served in this case it was purposely circumvented by a racist judge.           

In this episode, we talked about the Fifth Circuit's rulings on Texas's controversial legislation, the SB8. SB8 makes every woman who seeks abortion "sui-able" by any private citizen for damages over 10,000, and attorneys' fees. The Fifth Circuit refused to stay the enforcement of SB8, based on a classic Article III standing argument, which is the lack of enforcement connection with the defendants. We also talked about the Fifth Circuit's dynamic after the confirmation of Justice Barrett, and the "audition" process for circuit justices who aim for the Supreme Court Justice position. Speakers:Prof. Leo Yu, Clinical Professor of Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law Prof. Brian Owsley, Associate Professor of the University of North Texas, Dallas College of Law 

Emphasis Added is a podcast by the Houston Law Review. Check out this episode in video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/uNTNpxvFBJsOn this month's episode of Emphasis Added, I spoke with Energy Law Professor James Coleman at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. James has been teaching in the field of energy regulatory law for over a decade, has authored numerous articles on the regulation of North American energy companies, and produces a wealth of energy law content through a variety of platforms. We discussed Texas's system for ensuring electricity reliability before and during Winter Storm Uri, the damage that occurred because of the near catastrophic failure of Texas's grid, and the aftermath of Uri including the hundreds of cases of litigation pending and the Texas Legislature's response to this disaster that took effect on/before September 1, 2021.You can find more content from @EnergyLawProf James Coleman at the links below:YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN0a_DKvsiN1Xcf-m0XW0sQWebsite - https://www.energylawprof.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnergyLawProfSSRN Author Page - https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=900410Energy Tradeoffs Website - https://www.energytradeoffs.com/A special thanks to our sponsorVinson & Elkins, a global law firm with 11 offices and more than 700 lawyers, committed to excellence in serving and advising its sophisticated clients in industries such as energy, finance, technology, real estate, media, and beyond. V&E lawyers also are proud to support pro bono clients across their communities. To help clients navigate complex areas of law, V&E hires the best and brightest law students and lawyers, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Visit www.velaw.com to learn more about V&E's summer associate program and hiring opportunities. Start your success story at Vinson & Elkins.For more on the Houston Law Review, please visit houstonlawreview.orgTwitter | @HoustonLRevInstagram | @HoustonLRevFacebook | @HoustonLRevLinkedIn | The Houston Law Review

Today's guests: Dr. Gabriel Fabreau, Calgary physician / assistant professor and clinical researcher - Cumming School of Medicine, Univeristy of Calgary Dr. Caroline Colijn, Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Infection, Evolution and Public Health / Epidemiologist / Professor - Department of Mathematics / Faculty of Science - Simon Fraser Univesity James Coleman, Professor of Law (focus on energy policy and law) - Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law Chris Warkentin, Conservative MP - Grande Prairie-Mackenzie / Chair - Commons Ethics Committee   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew DeSantis and the Social Protest and Sports Research Cohort examine the origins, implications and limitations of the First Amendment, specifically as it relates to social protest in sports with the help of the Director of the First Amendment Clinic at SMU's Dedman School of Law, Thomas Leatherbury; NPR's Michigan Radio Morning Edition host, Doug Tribou; and the Founder and Managing Attorney of California Sports Lawyer, Jeremy Evans who's the Founder and Managing Attorney of California Sports Lawyer.    

Mackenzie is in her 2nd year of law school at the Dedman School of Law at SMU. She graduated from the University of Alabama in 2019.

Author David Collins Captures the True Essence of the Painful and Emotional Fight for Marriage Equality in "The Accidental Activists" on Charlotte Readers Podcast In this Under the Covers episode, we visit with David Collins, author of “Accidental Activists: Mark Phariss, Vic Holmes and Their Fight for Marriage Equality in Texas.” Dale Carpenter, professor of law at the Dedman School of Law (Southern Methodist University) says that “Accidental Activists” is a “beautifully written book” that tells “the story of two men who did the extraordinary in order to live a life of the ordinary.” Accidental Activists is, first and foremost, a love story of two men, who sixteen years after they met and fell in love, decided that the time had come to bring the fight for same-sex marriage to their home state of Texas. The book deals with the crippling anxiety they felt growing up gay, the pain and suffering inflicted on them by straight society and, most of all, the ultimate triumph of two courageous men who rose up against determined political and cultural adversaries, fought the legal battles that made gay marriage the law in Texas, and joyfully claimed their right to love in the country they loved. Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. @copyrighted

Yulise Reaves Waters, Esq. is Deputy Director of the Lone Star Justice Alliance. She oversees the program and team development, partnerships management, and community engagement aspects of the Transformative Justice model in the Second Chance Community Improvement Program (SCCIP—pronounced “skip”) in Dallas County and in the Rehabilitative Interventions and Supports for Emerging Adults Program (R.I.S.E.) in Williamson County. Previously, Waters was a Dallas Assistant City Attorney where she co-founded SCCIP - the first-ever specialty court for young adults in the State of Texas - which was awarded the 2018 National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ Equity and Inclusion Award for “excellence and leadership in demonstrating and promoting cultural proficiency in treatment court services.” Waters holds B.A. degrees in English (magna cum laude) and Spanish (magna cum laude), a B.B.A. in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy (magna cum laude), and a Juris Doctorate, all from Southern Methodist University, where she is a member of the Inaugural Emerging Leader Board at the Dedman School of Law. Waters holds memberships in the Juvenile Law, Criminal Justice, and Collaborative Law Sections, and is a member of the Leadership Dallas Class of 2020. Nationally, her commentaries on race and justice have been featured on syndicated radio and in major U.S. city newspapers. Waters is the recipient of numerous honors including the 2020 SMU Dedman School of Law Distinguished Alumni Emerging Leader Award, Dallas Business Journal “40 Under 40,” Prairie View A&M University Ministers Conference Outstanding Leader Award, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Peace Champion Award, DFW Millennial-to-Watch, Texas State Fair Juanita J. Craft Catalyst Award Honorable Mention, and the SMU Black Alumni’s History Maker Award.

Yulise Reaves Waters, Esq. is Deputy Director of the Lone Star Justice Alliance. She oversees the program and team development, partnerships management, and community engagement aspects of the Transformative Justice model in the Second Chance Community Improvement Program (SCCIP—pronounced “skip”) in Dallas County and in the Rehabilitative Interventions and Supports for Emerging Adults Program (R.I.S.E.) in Williamson County. Previously, Waters was a Dallas Assistant City Attorney where she co-founded SCCIP - the first-ever specialty court for young adults in the State of Texas - which was awarded the 2018 National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ Equity and Inclusion Award for “excellence and leadership in demonstrating and promoting cultural proficiency in treatment court services.” Waters holds B.A. degrees in English (magna cum laude) and Spanish (magna cum laude), a B.B.A. in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy (magna cum laude), and a Juris Doctorate, all from Southern Methodist University, where she is a member of the Inaugural Emerging Leader Board at the Dedman School of Law. Waters holds memberships in the Juvenile Law, Criminal Justice, and Collaborative Law Sections, and is a member of the Leadership Dallas Class of 2020. Nationally, her commentaries on race and justice have been featured on syndicated radio and in major U.S. city newspapers. Waters is the recipient of numerous honors including the 2020 SMU Dedman School of Law Distinguished Alumni Emerging Leader Award, Dallas Business Journal “40 Under 40,” Prairie View A&M University Ministers Conference Outstanding Leader Award, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Peace Champion Award, DFW Millennial-to-Watch, Texas State Fair Juanita J. Craft Catalyst Award Honorable Mention, and the SMU Black Alumni’s History Maker Award.

Natalie Nanasi is an Assistant Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law, and Director of the Judge Elmo B. Hunter Center for Victims of Crimes Against Women. We talked earlier about her work to increase protections for survivors of domestic violence by getting the law enforcement community in Dallas County to buy in on enforcing a Texas state law that takes guns out of the hands of convicted domestic violence offenders.

Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence’s Litigation Director Hannah Shearer discusses recent developments in several defamation lawsuits filed by the victims’ families of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Homeschooled prodigy Haley Taylor Schlitz joins Rich and Tina to discuss her journey to law school at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law this fall. Inside Out columnists Christina Martini and David Susler discuss wellness for lawyers from their latest column in Chicago Lawyer Magazine, “The Road To Wellville.” In the Legal Grab Bag, WGN Radio host Scott Kitun & Ankin Law Office LLC partner Scott Goldstein join Tina & Rich to discuss breaking legal news involving Jussie Smollet, Bezos divorce settlement, the Dodger Stadium lawsuit over fan’s safety, April Fools lawsuits and much more.

Please join us Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. PST and 7:00 p.m. EST for a live interview with host Denise Messenger and special guest Morris Miller.  Morris is the CEO of Xenex.  They have become a world leader in automated room disinfection. Through the use of xenon technology and innovative hospital disinfection protocols, the company is helping healthcare facilities achieve significant infection reduction results. As CEO, Morris is responsible for the company’s overall business strategy and oversight of day-today operations. Originally from San Antonio, Morris is a graduate of the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Phillips Exeter Academy. He is the founder of Sequel and Cutstone Ventures, which invests in/acts as an advisor to numerous start-ups such as Inventables, Adometry, and Golfballs.com. He started Curtis Hill Publishing, the first company to publish Texas case law on CD-ROM, and he was also the co-founder and President/CEO of Rackspace (NYSE: RAX). Morris is a member of APIC and BioMed SA. You asked for it and we deliver.

This week’s guest is Lindsay Graham host of the American History Tellers podcast by Wondery. Just in time for July 4th, American History Tellers has launched a series called Revolution. The first episode focuses on George Washington. Until recently. Lindsay was a marketing director at SMU. He discusses his time there and his transition to his podcast which debuted at #1 on iTunes in January.https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellersIn the introduction segment, Shawn and Ryan discuss an article written in the Dallas Morning News by Professor Pamela Metzger at SMU’s Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at the Dedman School of Law. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/opinion/2018/06/29/us-failed-honor-promise-right-counsel-implications-staggeringThis week’s sponsors are Buck Brush – BuckBrushCo.com and the University of North Texas System - UNTSystem.edu.This week’s episode was produced by Andy Chiu and C3Films.Deconstructing Dallas theme by www.bensound.com.Break Music by incompetech.com/music/royalty-free.

Walmart Senior Director of Community Relations discusses changes he's seen in his time with the company, Walmart's philanthropic efforts and "open call" an opportunity for potential vendors to pitch their products.Shawn and Ryan also talk about other projects they are working on including "The Odyssey" a 500 ft. observation wheel to be built near the Trinity River and the Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at SMU's Dedman School of Law.Break music "Dueces" "TechLive" "Basic Implosion" "Miami Viceroy" and "Cold Sober" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Intro and Outro "Downtown" by from Bensound.comEpisode sponsored by Buck Brush (buckbrushco.com) and the University of North Texas System (untsystem.edu).

Every so often at D Magazine, we host in our office something called Happy Hour With an Agenda. Last week, that agenda was criminal justice. Our moderator was Pamela Metzger, director of the Deason Family Criminal Justice Reform Center at SMU’s Dedman School of Law. Our esteemed panelist were: Terri Burke, executive director of the ACLU of Texas; Ron Stretcher, the senior director of systems management at the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and Dallas County’s former director of Criminal Justice Administrative Services; and Toby Shook, defense attorney with Shook & Gunter and a former Dallas County prosecutor.

Show 42 represents the first show of 2018 and begin with a world class inspiring story. Brittany Barnett is the founder and president of Girls Embracing Mothers. This non-profit is making a difference in the world by connecting incarcerated moms with their daughters helping to break the cycle of a life of drugs and prison. Brittany is an attorney fighting for the reform of our prison system. She is a Fellow at the SMU, Dedman School of Law that has taken her work all the way to the White House. Join us over breakfast and listen to the Highs and Lows and be inspired to begin the new year.