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In Part Two of our Queering Talks series with Dr. Jen Self, we will center the voices of those who have always led the way in liberation movements, claiming the spotlight for those who have consistently been “out in front” of struggles for justice, love, and equity, demonstrating that the margins have always been the source of radical change. Queering leadership is not just about reclaiming lost stories; it's about futurism — imagining and building new realities. Leaders who live at the intersections of power systems have long envisioned new possibilities and turned them into reality. They've led us beyond the dismantling of oppressive systems and into the creation of new spaces where power is shared, community is centered, and liberation is a lived practice. Queer futurism taps into the resilience and creativity of those who dream beyond the status quo, moving us from inclusion to transformation, and inviting us to build new worlds rooted in radical imagination and collective care. From the beginning, Town Hall has been a space for meeting the needs of our city—hosting concerts, book talks, and new ways to connect. This bold new series reimagines the traditional lecture format through a queer lens, challenging ideas about who speaks, who listens, and who is centered. Built around three themes — In Between (exploring fluid identities and spaces), Out in Front (centering changemakers leading justice and equality movements), and Always Been (highlighting the historic contributions of queer visionaries)—this series promises to inspire, expand perspectives, and celebrate inclusivity. Join us in sparking meaningful conversations and building a community that values growth and connection. Dr. Jen Self (they/them) is a therapist, educator, performer, and writer whose work lives in the third space—the liminal zone where identities, systems, and possibilities collide and transform. As the founding director of the University of Washington's Q Center, Jen reimagined what it means to create community healing spaces by centering a queer intersectional praxis. Jen knows that macro changes take place in our everyday decisions and actions. Their career spans decades of racial and gender justice work as a therapist, educator, strategist, program innovator, and truth sayer, navigating—and disrupting—institutions to make them more humane and transformative. Jen's current projects include writing everything from maps on napkins to a memoir, co-leading The Racial Healing Project, and co-creating the Queer Leadership Lab. Ariyah Jané is a Black Trans-Woman from Montgomery, Alabama. Deeply rooted in her diverse background, her artistry spans Musical Theatre, Gospel, and Blues. She has performed in celebrated productions like Ain't Misbehavin', graced the iconic stage of Carnegie Hall, and shared the stage with top contestants on the 2019 Sunday's Best Tour. In 2024, she released her debut EP, Dear Ariyah. Beyond her musical achievements, Ariyah is the founder and CEO of Muses and Moguls, a creative support network for independent and emerging artists navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry. She is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and focuses on public service, housing, and healthcare advocacy for queer and gender non-conforming individuals. Bryanna Jenkins (she/her) is the Policy Director at Lavender Rights Project. Ms. Jenkins received her B.S. from Morgan State University, her M.A. from the University of Baltimore, and her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Ms. Jenkins also published Birth Certificate with a Benefit: Using LGBTQ Jurisprudence to Make the Argument for a Transgender Person's Constitutional Right to Amended Identity Documents in the CUNY Law Review. Prior to law school Bryanna founded and led The Baltimore Transgender Alliance and organized the cities first Baltimore Transgender Uprising March in 2015. Bryanna is also the Vice Chair of the National Bar Association's LGBTQ Division.
This week, President Trump signed executive orders that profoundly affect teaching and learning. The most immediate involves mass deportation and authorizing immigration agents to make arrests at schools. To understand how the education community is navigating these developments, we contacted teachers, principals, superintendents, education reporters, and immigration lawyers. We encountered intense emotions and confusion; many were unwilling or unprepared to speak publicly. We eventually found a group that was willing to share their thoughts, feelings, plans, and resources they're using. Most of all, they offered their best reasons for hope amid the uncertainty ahead. Jessica Heiser is the Founder & Lead Project Attorney at Imprint Legal Group, a national law and consulting firm that specializes in protected class law. Jessica is a two-time graduate of Northwestern University, where she earned a B.A. with Honors and, fifteen years later, earned a Master's certificate in Leading Equity and Inclusion in Organizations. After teaching middle and high school students in St. Louis and Los Angeles, Jessica put herself through law school at DePaul University College of Law and practiced school and employment law for almost twelve years. After becoming a certified diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner, she gave up her partnership in a large law firm to launch Imprint Legal Group, a women- and disability-owned business that guides organizations in proactively combining compliance and culture. Jessica is the recipient of the prestigious Diversity in Law Award and has been tapped to serve on the Indiana Supreme Court Commission for Equity and Access and National School Board Association Title IX Advisory Group. Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., has been an educator for almost three decades, teaching or leading at all levels. She is the author of four books published by ASCD, including The Principal's Guide to Conflict Management, and has published hundreds of articles in various education publications. In addition to providing professional development to districts in the areas of school climate, personnel, and instructional leadership, Schwanke presents at conferences for ASCD, NAESP, NASSP, AASA, and various state and local education organizations. She is the co-host of the popular “Principal Matters” podcast and an instructor in educational administration at The Ohio State University and Miami University of Ohio. Dr. Schwanke currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio.– Zaidee Stavely covers bilingual education, early education and immigration as it relates to schools and hosts EdSource's Education Beat podcast. She is a bilingual print and radio reporter who has worked in Mexico and the U.S. She has covered education, immigration, environmental justice and traditional arts for KQED, Radio Bilingüe, and Public Radio International's “The World,” among other outlets. Zaidee has won numerous awards for her journalism, including an Emmy, a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, an Excellence in Journalism Award from SPJ Northern California, and the Rubén Salazar Award from CCCNMA: Latino Journalists of California. She grew up in rural Mendocino County, where both her parents taught in public one-room schoolhouses. She has a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a B.A. in Latin American and Latino Studies and Community Studies from UC Santa Cruz. She lives in Oakland with her husband and two children.
When it comes to patent eligibility and statutory construction, does “any” really mean “any?” In the courts, is it permissible to limit statutorily-authorized patent term adjustment based on a doctrine that has no basis in statute? The debate surrounding these issues has only gotten livelier with recent Federal Circuit decisions and a bi-partisan patent eligibility bill working its way through Congress. With this backdrop, please join us for an exciting discussion about whether patent law has run afoul of the basic precepts of textualism and statutory construction, and what, if anything, should be done about it.Featuring:Matthew Dowd, Founder and Partner, Dowd Scheffel PLLCSherry Knowles, Principal, Knowles Intellectual Property StrategiesGene Quinn, President & CEO, IPWatchdog, Inc.Prof. Josh Sarnoff, Professor of Law, DePaul University College of LawModerator: John Rogitz, Managing Attorney, Rogitz & Associates--To register, click the link above.
Ralph welcomes Mike Ferner from Veterans for Peace to discuss their work pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and mobilizing their members to obstruct the gears of our military-industrial complex. Then, Ralph speaks with criminal defense attorney Leonard Goodman about a major First Amendment case that he's fighting in Florida as well as the Justice Department's tradition of targeting political dissenters. Mike Ferner served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and he is former National Director and current Special Projects Coordinator for Veterans for Peace. He is the author of Inside the Red Zone: A Veteran for Peace Reports from Iraq.Veterans for Peace, listeners, might provoke you to say—well, why is there another veterans organization needed? Doesn't the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars fit the bill? Well, as other listeners know, those two gigantic groups have been very closely aligned with the Pentagon, they don't seem to ever see a war or an armed incursion that they don't like from the U.S. Empire.Ralph NaderEvery conflict is going to wind up ending at some point with talks and negotiations. And it's a question of—how many people do you want to kill and wound, and how much suffering do you want to cause, before you say enough and sit down at the table? That happens in every war. Mike FernerIt's not like we've got some kind of democracy, and our national policy reflects what people want to do. It's that the people who are running the show from the arms industries and so forth, they're the ones that make the political contributions, they're the ones that make the money. And those are the ones that we hold up as the mad men arsonists who are running around the world setting fires left and right. And we're running around with a bucket brigade trying to stop them. So unfortunately they've got the upper hand, but Veterans for Peace and other parts of the peace movement are doing everything that we can to change that.Mike FernerLeonard Goodman is a Chicago criminal defense lawyer, an adjunct professor of law at DePaul University College of Law, where he teaches Federal Criminal Law, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University College of Law. He also founded the Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting, which provides editorial and financial support to independent journalists pursuing in-depth investigative projects.[Penny Hess, Omali Yeshitela, and Jesse Nevel's] homes were raided, and they're now under federal indictment, facing up to 15 years in prison with absolutely no notice, no letter being sent saying, "Hey, we think because you went to Moscow that you need to register." Nothing. So what you talk about is a two-tiered justice system.Leonard Goodman Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Follow us on social @doseofblkjoy and learn more about “A Dose of Support” from the 4A's (American Association of Advertising Agencies): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEW1U3sVdZRCQHPVtmwxAITUEA5I4ojWGAgKJMMp3Tc63l-A/viewform?usp=sf_link “There is no better story than life itself.” Lewis Williams is EVP, Head of Brand Impact at legendary PR Agency Weber Shandwick. He has had successful careers at iconic agencies Leo Burnett and most recently Burrell Communications where he held the position of Chief Creative Officer. Having over 3 decades of Total Market and Multicultural consumer marketing experience, he's partnered with CMO's of some of the world's best-known brands to create award-winning creative and drive strategic and emotional connections to their customers. Lewis has deep experience working in automotive, food service, beverage, technology, financial, entertainment and consumer goods. Among those that he has represented are Toyota, McDonald's, Ancestry, The Coca-Cola Company, Google, U.S. Army, Walt Disney World, American Airlines, Disney and Procter and Gamble. Lewis has been recognized as one of Adweek's Creative 100, The Ad Club of New York's Icons, Rock Stars and Innovators, winner of creative accolades from The One Show, Communications Arts, London International Awards, Kelly Awards, New York Festivals, Clio Awards and serves on the Creative Review Committee for The Ad Council. He previous served as a PR Cannes Juror and was a juror member of Cannes Lions 70. Glass: The Lion for Change. He also was selected as an inaugural fellow for the Visiting Industry Professionals Fellowship at DePaul University College of Communications. Lewis is an advocate for significant representation for diversity in creative in the communications industry. As part of his commitment to diversity and mentorship, he is an instructor for The One School for African American students, sponsored by The One Club for Creativity.
About Kaveh Safavi:Kaveh helps organizations harness the promise of technology and human ingenuity to humanize healthcare. He works with providers, health insurers, and public and private health systems in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. A seasoned executive, Dr. Safavi brings more than three decades of leadership experience to Accenture Health. Prior to joining Accenture in 2011, Dr. Safavi led Cisco's healthcare practice. Before that, he was chief medical officer of Thomson Reuters' health business, vice president of medical affairs at United Healthcare, and had leadership roles at HealthSpring and Humana. Among his many accomplishments was establishing one of the Midwest's first electronic-health-record-enabled primary care practices.Dr. Safavi has published numerous papers and is often interviewed and quoted on his expert healthcare knowledge in various media publications, including The Wall Street Journal, the BBC, The New York Times, Consumer Reports, US News and World Report, Harvard Business Review, and The Economist. He earned an M.D. from Loyola University School of Medicine and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and completed a residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical Center. An adjunct lecturer of Health Enterprise Management at Kellogg School of Management-Northwestern University, Dr. Safavi also serves on the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences' Board of Visitors–at Northwestern University, is a member of the Easterseals National Board of Directors and is a lifelong ChicagoanThings You'll Learn:The power asymmetry between doctors and patients in healthcare needs to be balanced. Empowering patients and harnessing technology can humanize healthcare and create a better care system.Generative AI is a game-changer in healthcare. It can save hours of time by automating language-based tasks like reading, writing, and content creation. This frees up healthcare professionals to focus on higher-value work.Generative AI has tremendous potential to address workforce challenges in healthcare. By augmenting or substituting certain tasks, it can help bridge the gap amidst a scarcity of healthcare professionals. Responsible use of generative AI and clear guidance are crucial to avoid potential risks and ensure patient safety.Resources:Connect with and follow Kaveh Safavi on LinkedIn.Follow Accenture on LinkedIn.Visit the Accenture website here.
Rob Alexander charted a challenging path from short-term contract work to his own law firm. Episode 49 chronicled his time on the doc review circuit, with his now-partner Kimber Russell. Now, they've started a criminal defense firm. Rob talks about how he built his confidence in legal practice, navigating DUI cases, and the strategic expansion of their firm's practice areas. Rob also delves into the intricacies of running a law firm, highlighting the strategy behind their transparent pricing and phased flat fees. Rob is a 2013 graduate of DePaul University College of Law.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Learn more about William & Mary Law SchoolLearn more about Rutgers LawLearn more about Rutgers LawKaplan Learn more about Vermont LawLearn more about 7Sage
Episode 77 - Brian P Swift - Advice for Dads from Two Dads With Adult Kids - There are snakes in the trees Known as "The Quadfather." Originally from Chicago, Brian holds degrees from Moraine Valley Community College, Saint Xavier University, and DePaul University College of Law. With over 20 years of experience in corporate training, sales, and marketing, Brian has played a critical role in the marketing and leadership of three thriving start-up companies.As a motivational speaker and author of seven books, Brian inspires and motivates people to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. He also founded the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Swift Outdoor Accessible Recreation (SOAR), which strives to enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing them with access to outdoor recreational activities. Brian's passion for making the outdoors accessible to all has made a significant impact on the lives of many. https://www.brianpswift.com/ ___ https://dadspace.ca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-space-podcast/message
Thomas F. McInerney is Executive Director of the Rule of Law for Development Program at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He has taught and advised international organizations, governments, NGOs, and businesses on sustainability and rule of law for 25 years. An international lawyer and strategist, he has led numerous innovative initiatives to develop and improve the effectiveness of international law and regulation, advance rule of law, and further global development. He holds a BA in philosophy and government from the College of William and Mary, a MA in philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, a JD from DePaul University College of Law, and a PhD in development studies from the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex. He writes the Treaty Bytes newsletter on Substack and his website is thomasfmcinerney.com.
On this episode of The Healthcare Plus Podcast, host Dan Collard is joined by special guest Fawn Lopez, publisher emeritus of Modern Healthcare Magazine. Fawn shares her background – from Vietnamese refugee to healthcare executive – and discusses the challenges she faced as a young woman entering a male-dominated industry.As the publisher at Modern Healthcare, Fawn has worked to help advance women and people of color into the C-Suite and into board rooms. An extension of that work is Modern Healthcare's Women Leaders in Healthcare Conference, which Fawn will host for the final time this August following her recent retirement. Since 2006, Modern Healthcare has also published the Top 25 Minority Executives list (now called Diversity Leaders in Healthcare). These two initiatives predated the widespread emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion that we see in healthcare today. Fawn shares she truly believes these programs have made a tangible impact, not only on the organization but also on the careers of remarkable women. In this special interview, Fawn shares:How being a Vietnamese refugee impacted her lifeWhy gratitude is one of her guiding principlesThe impact that entering a male-dominated industry had on her early career in healthcareHow she has used her position at Modern Healthcare to become a guiding voice for women and people of color in leadership“As I conclude this chapter of my career at Modern healthcare, my wish is for the future leaders to continue to encourage healthcare leaders and organizations to push for faster, more sustained efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We need to amplify the call for increased representation of women and minorities and address both conscious and unconscious biases diligently.” – Fawn LopezAbout: Fawn Lopez is Publisher Emeritus of Modern Healthcare. Prior to her retirement on January 1, 2023, Fawn was publisher of the industry's leading source of healthcare business and policy news, research, and information for healthcare executives since 2005.Fawn dedicated her entire professional career to the publishing industry. Prior to joining Modern Healthcare, she held the position of National Sales Director for Crain's Chicago Business. Before joining Crain's Chicago Business, Fawn served as Advertising Director at the Kansas City Business Journal in Kansas City, Missouri.Currently, Fawn actively serves as a board member of two privately held company, SourceOne Global Partners and GeoCann, where her expertise and insights contribute to their strategic direction and decision-making processes. In addition, she holds a position on the Dean's advisory board for DePaul University-College of Communication. Fawn's dedication to professional networks is evident through her memberships in Women of Impact: Leaders in Health and Healthcare, and The Health Alliance. She is also a fellow of The Institute of Medicine of Chicago. Fawn has a passion for fostering and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion, not only in her organization, but also throughout the healthcare industry. Moreover, she embraces her role as a champion and an advocate for advancing health equity for all.
“Diverse suppliers should focus on what's important to the companies they're engaging with. They have to be able to scale, operate, and deliver, leading to better outcomes relative to services and products.” – Curtis Crowder Mishaune Sawyer is the Senior Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at JE Dunn Construction. A leader in the commercial construction industry since its founding in 1924, JE Dunn is a family-owned, employee-owned commercial building contractor headquartered in Kansas City. Mishaune has over two decades of professional experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is the former Director of Projects at ERS Enterprises, Inc., where she served for over 20 years before joining JE Dunn Construction. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Emory University and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. Kris Oswold is the Vice President of Global Supplier Diversity at UPS. Kris is a leader in global business process design and organizational transformation who has built a career at UPS designing and executing global organizational change through formal programs and personal leadership. As the Vice President of UPS's Global Supplier Diversity program, Kris is dedicated to expanding opportunities for diverse suppliers and enabling them to collaborate with UPS. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. Curtis Crowder is a cross-functional senior executive, award-winning entrepreneur, and diversity leader. He is the Director of Global Supplier Diversity, Sustainability, and Innovation at Fiserv, a leading global technology provider for the financial services industry. Curtis served as the Chief Information Officer of Jetaire Flight Systems and the Director of Client Solutions for Metasys Technologies before joining Fiserv. He also formerly served as the founder and CEO of Syntellus Dataworks for over a decade before joining SPI as an infrastructure solutions partner in 2014. He holds a degree in Management from Georgia Institute of Technology. Mishaune, Kris, and Curtis join us today to share their insights on how they select diverse suppliers. They describe the key factors corporations evaluate when considering working with diverse suppliers. They explore how diverse suppliers can demonstrate scalability to corporations they want to work with. They also outline best practices and innovative tips for leveraging diversity and gaining access to corporate procurement opportunities. This week on Breaking Barriers: Business continuity, value proposition, and other factors corporations consider when working with diverse suppliers What scalability means in the context of supplier diversity The relationship between scale and capacity How training programs can bridge the scalability gaps among diverse contractors How diverse suppliers can differentiate themselves from other suppliers The importance of networking and relationship-building True software providers as diverse suppliers What ESG initiatives permanent recruitment firms should solve How IT Solutions providers can show they're hungry, humble, smart, and willing to show the sweat equity The value of brainstorming sessions and discovery meetings with supplier diversity professionals Finding the best point of entry in growth relationships with the right person in corporations Creating relationships in supplier diversity and beyond Resources Mentioned: National Association of Minority Contractors National Association of Women in Construction Connect with Mishaune Sawyer: JE Dunn Construction Mishaune Sawyer on LinkedIn Connect with Kris Oswold: UPS Kris Oswold on LinkedIn Connect with Curtis Crowder: Fiserv Services Technology Fiserv on LinkedIn Fiserv on Facebook Fiserv on Twitter Curtis Crowder on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
An experienced Chicagoland area family law mediator and litigator and immigration law practitioner. Graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Psychology and Political Science, and completed Juris Doctor degree at the DePaul University College of Law in 2000. Practicing law for 22 years, including mediation, contested divorce litigation, preparing prenuptial (premarital)/postnuptial, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) and Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Orders (QILDRO's). Serving as court appointed Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Child Representative. Immigrated from Poland as a child, married with 3 children. Fluent in Polish and conversational in Spanish. Tom is licensed to practice by the State of Illinois. Listen to this classic episode of The Confident Retirement with Thomas Miller about retirement plan considerations in divorce. Here is what to expect on this week's show: How did Thomas decide on what areas of law to focus on. What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order? What is the ideal client? What is a divorce decree? Pre and post nuptial agreements. What's happening with the public divorce rate? Connect with Thomas: https://www.thomaspmiller.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago trial attorney Brian LaCien is a founding partner with Todd A. Smith of Smith LaCien LLP. Together they have a lengthy track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 100 cases with results of at least $1 million. Smith LaCien was ranked in the October-November 2022 issue of Chicago Lawyer as the number-one firm in mass tort/litigation for a $42 million settlement and was listed in the magazine as among the top 10 personal injury firms for the total amount of recoveries. Compiled by the Jury Verdict Reporter, the results were from its reporting cycle between August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022. Brian began his career as an assistant legal counsel to the Illinois House of Representatives. He joined Power Rogers & Smith and practiced personal injury law for many years before leaving to start Smith LaCien LLP in March 2020. Brian received a J.D., magna cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. For a free consultation, call Smith LaCien at (312) 586-8717 or send an email to: info@smithlacien.com. Smith LaCien LLP is located at 70 W. Madison, Suite 2250, Chicago, IL 60602. Illinois State Bar Association, Chair, Tort Law Section American Association for Justice (AAJ), Chair, Aviation Section Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers,Appointed to represent Illinois on the Board of Governors of the AAJ Chicago Bar Association Illinois Super Lawyers since 2011, Previously a “Rising Star” Illinois Leading Lawyers since 2014, “Top Ten Emerging Lawyer” Best Lawyers of America Lawdragon Publishing “Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America,”2022 Law 360 National Conference, Damages and Marijuana in personal injury lawsuits, 2022 Guest lecturer, Practical skills training and fundamental litigation techniques for new lawyers program, Greenhorn Legal LLC, 2013 to 2015 Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brian-lacien-1572a38 Smith Lacien, LLP: smithlacien.com Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/
Chicago trial attorney Brian LaCien is a founding partner with Todd A. Smith of Smith LaCien LLP. Together they have a lengthy track record of achieving exceptional results for clients, with more than $2.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 100 cases with results of at least $1 million. Smith LaCien was ranked in the October-November 2022 issue of Chicago Lawyer as the number-one firm in mass tort/litigation for a $42 million settlement and was listed in the magazine as among the top 10 personal injury firms for the total amount of recoveries. Compiled by the Jury Verdict Reporter, the results were from its reporting cycle between August 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022. Brian began his career as an assistant legal counsel to the Illinois House of Representatives. He joined Power Rogers & Smith and practiced personal injury law for many years before leaving to start Smith LaCien LLP in March 2020. Brian received a J.D., magna cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. For a free consultation, call Smith LaCien at (312) 586-8717 or send an email to: info@smithlacien.com. Smith LaCien LLP is located at 70 W. Madison, Suite 2250, Chicago, IL 60602. Illinois State Bar Association, Chair, Tort Law Section American Association for Justice (AAJ), Chair, Aviation Section Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Managers,Appointed to represent Illinois on the Board of Governors of the AAJ Chicago Bar Association Illinois Super Lawyers since 2011, Previously a “Rising Star” Illinois Leading Lawyers since 2014, “Top Ten Emerging Lawyer” Best Lawyers of America Lawdragon Publishing “Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America,”2022 Law 360 National Conference, Damages and Marijuana in personal injury lawsuits, 2022 Guest lecturer, Practical skills training and fundamental litigation techniques for new lawyers program, Greenhorn Legal LLC, 2013 to 2015 Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brian-lacien-1572a38 Smith Lacien, LLP: smithlacien.com Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/
Veronica Appleton is a scholar, practitioner and children's author. Currently, she serves as a scholar-practitioner holding professional roles within the corporate sector and in academia. Dr. Appleton works as lecturer for DePaul University College of Communication, facilitator for Northwestern University Weinberg School of Arts & Sciences Executive Education Program in Racial Equity in Business, and head facilitator for Yale University's Women in Leadership Executive Education program. She's also a certified diversity professional and works as Vice President for Talent Management and Inclusion within The Marketing Arm, an advertising agency within Omnicom Group, Inc. As a renowned speaker, Appleton has served as keynote and speaker for some of the world's largest Fortune 500 organizations and believes educating the future is an essential strategy for building equity in communities and systems at-large. Appleton's work has been recognized by Crain's Business, FOX News, and Diversity Journal's Top Professionals in Higher Education. She's also a mentor and board member of several nonprofits providing resources and impact in communities of color, women, men and children. Of all her career accolades, Dr. Appleton is a giver of her time to the community. She currently serves as Task Force Member within DePaul University's Addressing the Vincentians' Relationship with Slavery Committee, a Board Member for the Chicago Foundation for Women Southside Giving Circle, and a Board of Directors for Bernie's Book Bank. Outside of work, Dr. Appleton is also a children's author and reading literacy advocate. Dr. Appleton completed her undergraduate education at Purdue University, graduate education at DePaul University, and doctoral education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Liz is joined by Youturn Health Chief Commercial Officer Sue Morrell and Jenny Burke who is Vice President, Impairment Practice Area at National Safety Council.Jenny is passionate about helping people get quality healthcare. She saw the Opioid epidemic as a crisis and wanted to help so she joined the NSC which provides resources to workplaces for mental health. Youturn Health is partnering with NSC to provide a comprehensive program to organizations that will impact workplace impairment. Jenny Burke advances the National Safety Council's mission of eliminating preventable deaths in our lifetime by leading NSC advocacy initiatives. These strategic programs, involving safety on the road and in homes and communities, fatigue, transportation, and prescription drug overdose, raise awareness and educate audiences to keep each other safe. Jenny has raised awareness of these initiatives through such successful national efforts as benchmarking employer data on the opioid epidemic and its impact on the workplace and creating cost calculators to illustrate the effect of opioids or fatigue on an employer's bottom line. Additionally, she oversees the development of educational programs that tackle cutting-edge issues, including deaths and injuries related to fatigue and addiction. Jenny previously served as a senior legal analyst at Wolters Kluwer, specializing in Medicare, Medicaid, food and drug law, and policy and healthcare compliance. Jenny co-authored and managed the publication of several books and white papers on areas of focus including the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion, contraception coverage, prescription drug abuse, and telemedicine. She is a licensed attorney in Illinois since 2002 and clerked for two years in the Illinois Appellate Court, First Division. A graduate of DePaul University College of Law, Jenny also holds a master of science degree in health law and policy from DePaul's Public Services graduate program and a certificate in health law. She received her bachelor of arts degree in English literature from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, with a minor in health administration. Jenny has served on her local school board and the Springbrook Nature Center board in her hometown of Itasca, IL.https://www.nsc.org/
An experienced Chicagoland area family law mediator and litigator and immigration law practitioner. Graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Psychology and Political Science, and completed Juris Doctor degree at the DePaul University College of Law in 2000. Practicing law for 22 years, including mediation, contested divorce litigation, preparing prenuptial (premarital)/postnuptial, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) and Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Orders (QILDRO's). Serving as court appointed Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Child Representative. Immigrated from Poland as a child, married with 3 children. Fluent in Polish and conversational in Spanish. Tom is licensed to practice by the State of Illinois. Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Thomas Miller about retirement plan considerations in divorce. Here is what to expect on this week's show: How did Thomas decide on what areas of law to focus on. What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order? What is the ideal client? What is a divorce decree? Pre and post nuptial agreements. What's happening with the public divorce rate? Connect with Thomas: https://www.thomaspmiller.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Beekeeper's Naturals. Environmental toxins can wreak havoc on your body. And our bodies can only handle so much. There is a threshold, and when it's passed, toxins can't effectively be processed out of the body and are left lingering. When our toxic load is maxed out we start to see symptoms and dysfunctions. In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Casey Means, Harriet Washington, and Maggie Ward about reducing your toxic exposure, the compounded effect of toxic exposures, and more. Dr. Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and cofounder of metabolic health company Levels, an associate editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention, and a lecturer at Stanford University. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tools that can facilitate a deep understanding of our bodies and inform personalized and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Harriet Washington has been the Shearing Fellow at the University of Nevada's Black Mountain Institute, a Research Fellow in Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School, a senior research scholar at the National Center for Bioethics at Tuskegee University, and a visiting scholar at DePaul University College of Law. She is the author of Deadly Monopolies, Infectious Madness, Medical Apartheid, and A Terrible Thing to Waste, a book that looks at the devastating consequences of environmental racism—and what we can do to remedy its toxic effects on marginalized communities. Maggie Ward, MS, RD, LDN, is the Nutrition Director at The UltraWellness Center. She holds a master's degree in nutrition from Bastyr University and focuses on using whole foods for holistic nutrition therapy. In addition, she completed her requirements to become a registered dietitian at Westchester Medical Center in New York. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Paleovalley, and Beekeeper's. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Paleovalley is offering my listeners 15% off their entire first order. Just go to paleovalley.com/hyman to check out all their clean Paleo products and take advantage of this deal. Right now until November 30, Beekeeper's is offering my community 30% off. You can receive this offer sitewide by going to beekeepersnaturals.com/hyman or use code HYMAN at checkout. Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:Dr. Casey MeansHarriet WashingtonMaggie Ward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
George T. Dowd III, founder of G. Dowd Law LLC, in Chicago, joins us this month to talk about cryptocurrency and digital assets. Our conversation includes the interesting history of digital assets, how different currencies can be used, and the implications of crypto for Illinois attorneys. George T. Dowd III is one of the authors of IICLE's Digital, Assets, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain handbook. He provides subject matter expert consulting services related to the foreign exchange, futures, cryptocurrency, and metals markets and has testified as an expert before the National Futures Association, FINRA, and the London Court of International Arbitration. He has given presentations, or lectured, at the People's Bank of China (Shanghai), the DePaul University Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, the National Futures Association, and the Chicago Bar Association's Futures and Derivatives Law Committee. He has appeared frequently on CNBC, Bloomberg Television, and Fox Business. Mr. Dowd was with Société Générale (via predecessor firms Fimat and Newedge) from 2007 through 2015, where he was Head of the Chicago Foreign Exchange Desk and Head of Foreign Exchange Sales for the America's. Prior to 2007, he established the Spectrum Currency Program at Spectrum Asset Management, Inc., and held senior foreign exchange roles at JP Morgan Chase & Co., Bank of America, and Credit Suisse. He served on the Board of Directors of the Global Digital Asset & Cryptocurrency Association in 2020 and 2021. He holds a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross, a J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law, and is admitted to practice law in Illinois.Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In Non-Compliant Podcast Episode 46, Host Jay Edelson, nationally recognized plaintiff's attorney and founder of Edelson PC, and Guest Jennifer Rosato Perea, a nationally recognized leader in legal education and DePaul University College of Law's Dean, discuss DePaul's new First Generation in Law Scholars Program (FGLP). Earlier this year, DePaul University College of Law announced that with the help of two alumni, they were launching a program aimed at providing a pathway for first-generation law students. FGLP invests in first-generation students from historically underrepresented groups and students who demonstrate an interest in attending law school in the future, according to the school's announcement.The three-year, intensive summer program will provide rising freshmen, sophomores and juniors enrolled in Chicago-area colleges and universities with an immersive, holistic experience that will introduce them to law school, the legal profession and the practice of law, according to the school.To start the show, Jay and Dean Rosato discuss the origin of FGLP, and the goal of the program (6:00).Next, Jay and Dean Rosato discuss how *you* can get involved. To discuss partnerships or financial contributions, email Dean Rosato at JROSATO@depaul.edu.Later in the episode, Jay takes Dean Rosato up on her very generous offer to be Non-Compliant's Dean of the Day. Jay starts by asking Dean Rosato if there's a difference with what law students want out of their career today compared with several years ago (31:00). To end the show, the conversation then turns to student activism (39:00).Connect with Dean Rosato:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-jennifer-rosato-26207353/Website: https://law.depaul.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-a-z/Pages/jennifer-rosato-perea.aspxConnect with Jay:Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayedelsonEdelson PC Profile: https://edelson.com/team/jay-edelson/Connect with us:Website: https://www.edelsoncreative.com/#podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/edelsonlawTwitter: https://twitter.com/EdelsonCreativeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edelson-pcRecent Non-Compliant Podcast Episodes:Non-Compliant Podcast Episode 47: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-compliant-podcast-episode-47-the-one-where-we/id1491233296?i=1000567521768Non-Compliant Podcast Episode 46: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-compliant-podcast-episode-46-the-second-one/id1491233296?i=1000566009952Non-Compliant Podcast Episode 45: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/non-compliant-podcast-episode-45-the-one-with-a-lot/id1491233296?i=1000564837907
“The Godfather” of corporate governance and compliance joined Sean to discuss the False Claims Act, Regulatory Compliance Matters and what healthcare professionals should be aware of to avoid unwanted legal entanglements. As the Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Dallas, Texas, Gabriel advised and represented various agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Public Health Service, the Social Security Administration, and the Office of the Inspector General. Gabriel's personal practice includes representing individuals and organizations accused of healthcare fraud and assisting and advising healthcare organizations on corporate governance and compliance matters. Gabriel is board certified as a specialist in Health Law by the Florida Bar. Gabriel is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law and the University of Massachusetts. He is also certified in Health Care Compliance (CHC) by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and the Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE/HCCA). This national accreditation reflects a professional level of competence and experience in compliance processes sufficient to assist healthcare business organizations to understand and address legal obligations and to promote organizational governance and integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs. Gabriel's specific practice areas include Federal Government Strategies, Healthcare Compliance & Operations, Healthcare Government Investigations & Litigation, Healthcare Qui Tam Investigations & Litigation, State & Local Government Relations, and HIPAA & Health Information Privacy & Security.
Alex R. Thiersch is the founder and chief executive officer of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa), a trade group and consulting agency that provides legal and business resources for medical spas and medical aesthetic practices throughout the United States. AmSpa is one of the fastest growing and most sought-after resources in the aesthetic industry, having doubled in membership in the last year. AmSpa currently has over 3,500 members from across the country, has educated over 400 med spa owners in how to run a profitable med spa in its Medical Spa Boot Camps, and hosted its fifth annual convention, The Medical Spa Show, in Las Vegas, with over 1,200 total attendees. Thiersch is also the Managing Partner of the Chicago office of ByrdAdatto, a health care and corporate law firm based in Dallas. Thiersch specializes in representing plastic surgeons, medical spas, and aesthetic practices in transactional and compliance matters. He represents aesthetic professionals across the country on the relevant laws and regulations affecting the medical spa industry. Thiersch is also a highly sought-after speaker, lecturing throughout the world on aesthetic regulations and compliance issues. He also contributes to a variety of industry and consumer publications and websites on medical spa legalities and medical spa best practices. Thiersch, who received his B.A. from the University of Iowa and his J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, enjoys spending time at his Chicago home with his wife and 8 pets (3 cats and 5 dogs). Courtney sits down with Alex to talk about Medical Spa Compliance & how spa owners can gain access to more information on safety & best practices. Instagram: @amspa_americanmedspa @courtneyspatrouve @spatrouve @theglowbosspodcast Websites: americanmedspa.com spatrouve.com
0:00 - Mass shooting at State & Chicago on first night of curfew at Millenium Park 11:57 - Campus Beat: the cases of Joshua Katz and David Sabatini 32:08 - FOX Business analyst, Jim Iuorio, explains exactly why the Biden administration is to blame for skyrocketing gas prices. Follow Jim on twitter @jimiuorio 50:32 - Chicago criminal defense lawyer, adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law, and founder of the Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting, Leonard C. Goodman, shares the events that lead to his cancellation from The Chicago Reader. Read the article that got Leonard canceled, Vaxxing our kids, and his response to being forced to undergo, post publication, an anonymous “fact check” Beware of the Fact-Checkers 01:08:22 - Host of Special Report on FOX News, Bret Baier, defends his network's commentary and gives his pick for this weekend's PGA Championship. Check out Bret on Special Report, weeknights at 5pm CT on FOX News 01:21:00 - 5th Ward Alderman and candidate for mayor, Ray Lopez, believes Lightfoot's curfew causes more problems than it solves. For more on Lopez' run for mayor raymondlopezchicago.com 01:35:36 - Sports & Politics: Skateboarder Taylor Silverman 01:55:19 - OPEN MIC FRIDAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on That Tech Pod, Laura and Gabi chat with George Tziahanas. George is a Managing Director at Breakwater Solutions, where he works within their information governance practice. An attorney by background and education, his expertise includes data governance, risk and compliance, and legal technology. Prior to Breakwater, Mr. Tziahanas held executive positions at Arbor Ridge Partners, Morae Legal, HP Software, Iron Mountain, and Intel. He earned his JD from DePaul University College of Law and an MS in Biological Sciences and Molecular Systematics, also from DePaul University. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.www.thattechpod.com
Ms. Lyon is a renowned lawyer, author, speaker, professor and former Dean of the Valparaiso University Law School, who has been featured on national news and media outlets. Dubbed “The Angel of Death Row” by the Chicago Tribune, she was the first woman to serve as lead attorney in a death penalty case, and she holds an unparalleled 19 wins in 19 capital cases. Ms. Lyon has dedicated her career to advocating and upholding justice for all. Her legal work began in the Cook County Public Defender's Office where she rose to become Chief of the Homicide Task Force. Managing a 22-lawyer unit, she tried over 130 homicide cases and defended more than 30 potential capital cases at the trial level, including taking 19 capital cases through penalty phase. In 1990, Ms. Lyon founded and directed the Illinois Capital Resource Center representing all of the death row inmates in Illinois. She is leader of academic reforms in both curriculum development and mentoring diversity in law school student and faculty populations. Ms. Lyon brought her depth of criminal justice experience to enrich legal education at University of Michigan Law School as assistant clinical professor; DePaul University College of Law as clinical professor of law, Associate Dean of Clinical Programs, and Director of the Center for Justice in Capital Cases; and as Dean of Valparaiso University Law School. In January of 2015, Ms. Lyon was awarded Operation Push's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Lyndon B. Johnson Dream-Makers Award. A winner of the prestigious National Legal Aid and Defender Association's Reginald Heber Smith Award for best advocate for the poor in the country, she is a nationally recognized expert in the field of death penalty defense and a frequent Continuing Legal Education (CLE) teacher throughout the country. She has been designated as learned counsel in the federal defense system. Ms. Lyon received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and her law degree from Antioch School of Law. Her publications include over fifty law review articles, over ten practice manuals and books, including The Feminine Sixth: Women in Criminal Defense (NACDL Press 2018), The Death Penalty: What's Keeping it Alive (Rowan & Littlefield, 2015), Team Defense in Criminal Cases with Mortimer Smith (ABA publication, 2014), and Angel of Death Row: My Life as a Death Penalty Defense Lawyer (Kaplan, 2010). This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.
In this episode of Real Estate for Breakfast, host Phil Coover is joined by his colleague and guest co-host LaTonya Ellis, and his former law school classmate, Nicole White, the newly appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Avison Young. Avison Young is a full service global real estate company. Nicole and Phil briefly reminisce about their time as law students at DePaul University, but quickly jump into a conversation about Nicole's new role as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Avison Young: what it entails, her career trajectory and how the company has grown so fast in such a short amount of time, and challenges for growth and culture in a post pandemic world.During the episode, LaTonya shares that she too will be taking on a new position as Ice Miller's Director of Legal Operations and Knowledge Management. She and Nicole acknowledge that there is a degree of uncertainty that accompanies taking on a new role, but they both admit that they are more excited for the chance to leverage their talents in new and different ways. As their conversation continues, Phil, LaTonya and Nicole discuss the importance of workplace culture and how employees' priorities have shifted during the pandemic. In particular, they agree that strategic growth and a healthy, flexible workplace culture can help retain employees and sustain revenue. As Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Avison Young, Nicole promotes the firm's corporate culture of trust and integrity through strategic growth initiatives and the overall management of the firm's global legal affairs. She provides the senior leadership team and Board of Directors with legal guidance to achieve Avison Young's objectives, including leveraging multidimensional data, technology and consultative solutions that enable clients to achieve their unique and rapidly transforming goals. In addition, Nicole handles complex business matters, mitigates risk and protects the firm's competitive advantage. She also sits on the firm's Executive Committee.Prior to joining Avison Young, Nicole was an attorney for the Allstate Corporation. She earned her juris doctor from DePaul University College of Law and received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Major themes of Jewish life, reviewed, rethunk... remixed. Roberta Rosenthal Kwall is the Raymond P. Niro Professor at DePaul University College of Law. Professor Kwall earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania and received her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from Brown University. She also has a Master's Degree in Jewish Studies. Kwall is an internationally renowned scholar and lecturer and has published over 30 articles on a wide variety of topics including Jewish law and culture, authorship rights, and intellectual property. She is the author of several law casebooks that are used nationally as well as two monographs: “The Myth of the Cultural Jew: Culture and Law in Jewish Tradition” (Oxford U. Press, 2015) and “The Soul of Creativity” (Stanford U. Press, 2010). Currently she is working on a book for a popular audience about transmitting Jewish tradition in a diverse world. Kwall also has written numerous Opeds, articles, and book reviews on topics of relevance to the Jewish community that have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Commentary Magazine, The Forward, The Jewish Week, The Jewish Journal, The Jewish News of Northern California (jWeekly) and eJewish Philanthropy. She has received numerous awards for teaching and scholarship and in 2006, was designated as one of the 10 Best Law Professors in Illinois by Chicago Lawyer magazine. She also founded DePaul Law School's renowned Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology. At DePaul, Kwall teaches courses in Family Law, Property, Intellectual Property and Family Law and the Jewish Tradition. She has lectured about Intellectual Property law at law school across the county and also lectured about Jewish law and culture at many law schools, synagogues, and other venues in the United States and Israel. She has also taught at Tulane Law School and currently teaches a course on Jewish Law and the American Jewish Movements at the Radzyner Law School in Israel. Kwall maintains a Face Book blog under Professor Roberta Rosenthal Kwall that is devoted to illustrating the beauty of the Jewish tradition for a wide general audience.
In the wake of the pandemic, women's job satisfaction has dropped significantly, women have opted out of the workforce troublingly large numbers, and women's optimism about their careers has declined. Fortunately, women's leadership expert Andrea Kayne can help. Kayne, author of the forthcoming book KICKING ASS IN A CORSET, has taught women — from police officers in Chicago to educators in Beijing — how to thrive in any workplace environment. Kayne argues that the answer to the challenges women in the workplace face — from pressure to be likeable, lack of mentors and sponsors, and gender discrimination, to financial inequity, gendered career paths, and disproportionate family responsibility — is “internally referenced leadership.” That is: drawing from an internal locus of control rather than external forces. Moreover, Kayne has found examples of women who have done this well in a very unexpected place — the novels of Jane Austen, written more than 200 years ago. Web: www.andreakayne.com Follow: @andreaKayne About this author: Throughout her career, Andrea Kayne has grappled with a critical question: How can we, as women, realize our own internal power both personally and professionally, no matter the constraints in the external world? Andrea has pursued this and other questions as Director of the Leadership Program at DePaul University College of Education where she has taught for the last twenty years. Andrea has taught, written, spoken, and consulted worldwide on topics of empowered leadership, feminist leadership, emotionally intelligent leadership, constructive culture and conflict resolution, data-informed professional learning communities, and the area she has developed — Internally Referenced Leadership™. Andrea grew up in California and then received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College, her Masters of Education degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!
In the wake of the pandemic, women's job satisfaction has dropped significantly, women have opted out of the workforce troublingly large numbers, and women's optimism about their careers has declined. Fortunately, women's leadership expert Andrea Kayne can help. Kayne, author of the forthcoming book KICKING ASS IN A CORSET (University of Iowa Press/September 2021), has taught women — from police officers in Chicago to educators in Beijing — how to thrive in any workplace environment. Would you like an advance copy of the book, or to speak with Kayne? Suggested interview questions appear beneath my signature below. Kayne argues that the answer to the challenges women in the workplace face — from pressure to be likeable, lack of mentors and sponsors, and gender discrimination, to financial inequity, gendered career paths, and disproportionate family responsibility — is “internally referenced leadership.” That is: drawing from an internal locus of control rather than external forces. Moreover, Kayne has found examples of women who have done this well in a very unexpected place — the novels of Jane Austen, written more than 200 years ago. Web: www.andreakayne.com Follow: @andreaKayne About this author: Throughout her career, Andrea Kayne has grappled with a critical question: How can we, as women, realize our own internal power both personally and professionally, no matter the constraints in the external world? Andrea has pursued this and other questions as Director of the Leadership Program at DePaul University College of Education where she has taught for the last twenty years. Andrea has taught, written, spoken, and consulted worldwide on topics of empowered leadership, feminist leadership, emotionally intelligent leadership, constructive culture and conflict resolution, data-informed professional learning communities, and the area she has developed — Internally Referenced Leadership™. Andrea grew up in California and then received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College, her Masters of Education degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast contends that United States discrimination against Haitians over the last two centuries has created a moral obligation to Haiti and its residents. Most recently, efforts to swiftly deport Haitians, contrary to the Refugee Act's non-return requirement, reveals how efforts to restrict Haitian asylum-seekers over the last forty years has contributed to the continual denigration of asylum protections under the Refuge Act of 1980.ACTION STEP: The United Church of Christ offers you a way to promptly inform your representatives that deportations to Haiti must cease at: https://p2a.co/MnT2c4mA petition to stop Haitian deportations:https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-the-petition-demand-that-the-biden-administration-halt-all-deportations-to-haiti?source=2021EndDeportationstoHaiti_NIJC&referrer=group-national-immigrant-justice-center&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=daa3e06b-7fb9-41d5-90db-1f488e4d0344&sl_tc=buttonFor additional information on the history of United States responses to Haiti and Haitian asylum seekers, Azadeh Erfani of the National Immigrant Justice Center's writes: “President Biden, It is Past Time to Protect Haitian Asylum Seekers, at: https://immigrantjustice.org/staff/blog/president-biden-it-past-time-protect-haitian-asylum-seekersAn American Immigration Council report on Haiti can be found at: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, “Del Rio Migrant Camp Shows How Biden Administration Is Not Living Up to Its Promises” at:https://immigrationimpact.com/2021/09/21/haitian-migrant-camp-biden-promises/#.YVSS8S1h1fESee also, Raymond Joseph, former envoy of Haiti to Washington, “Haiti Cries Out: Where is President Biden, as My Countrymen Swelter Under a Bridge in Texas,” https://www.nysun.com/foreign/haiti-cries-out-where-is-president-biden-as-my/91660/Former Justice Harry A. Blackmun's quote from his dissent is at page 208 in Sale v. Haitian Centers Council, 509 U.S. 155, (1993). His other quotes in the podcast are from his law review article, “The Supreme Court and the Law of Nations,” 104 Yale L.J. 39, 44 (1994). (https://www.jstor.org/stable/796983).Professor Peniel Joseph's quote can be found at: “This Is the Story of Haiti That Matters Most,” (August 20, 2021) at: https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/20/opinions/haiti-earthquake-flooding-assassination-revolution-joseph/index.htmlProfessor Annette Gordon-Reed's quote can be found at: “We Owe Haiti A Debt We Can't Repay,” (July 21, 2021) at: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/21/opinion/haiti-us-history.html
In this edition, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Kernisha Padilla are joined by Dean Hari Osofsky of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea of DePaul University College of Law for a roundtable discussion about the current state of legal education. The group discusses many hot button topics, including the pandemic's impact on legal education, law school enrollment and employment trends, the cost of tuition and its relationship to the student debt crisis, the increasing focus on diversity in the legal profession and more.
In this edition, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Kernisha Padilla are joined by Dean Hari Osofsky of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea of DePaul University College of Law for a roundtable discussion about the current state of legal education. The group discusses many hot button topics, including the pandemic's impact on legal education, law school enrollment and employment trends, the cost of tuition and its relationship to the student debt crisis, the increasing focus on diversity in the legal profession and more. Special thanks to our sponsors, InfoTrack & CourtFiling.net.
David Zaretsky is the CEO and Chief Scientist Co-founder of Snips - Influencer Network and platform. He's also an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University and at the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship, and DePaul University College of Computing and Digital Media. As CEO and Chief Scientist, David developed the Snips' vision, technology, proprietary advertisement targeting platform, and real-time analytics engine. He was also charged with many day-to-day operations, including business development, sales, and strategic partnerships with brands, networks, and media companies.David is an innovative and visionary entrepreneurial executive, technology adviser, accomplished engineer, data scientist, researcher, lecturer, and published author. He has a passion for growing business, with strong leadership experience, and both professional and academic technological expertise in software and computer engineering. Over 15 years of experience in leadership, strategy, marketing, sales, operations, product development, and consulting.Connect with David on LinkedIn. Learn more about Snips at Snips.co.
Join Lori and her guest, Carrie Meghie, as they talk about supporting families with babies in the NICU. In this episode, Carrie shares what inspired her to start a foundation to help people who have been in the same situation as her. Babies need the opportunity to be with their family just as they need medical care. How does this foundation support them? Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Starting a foundation that primarily helps families by helping them cover the parking fees in the hospital. How integrating the foundation into her business came naturally. The importance of providing support for a specific cause. People know where their money goes! And more! About Carrie Meghie: Ms. Meghie brings over twenty-two years of business experience including real estate, hotel development, lodging operations and management, website development, ecommerce technology, and marketing. Ms. Meghie has been with Becker Ventures for over sixteen years and has played an integral role in its real estate and hotel divisions. She is currently responsible for BV's real estate and hospitality portfolios. Ms. Meghie was a key member on the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago redevelopment project. Since the hotel opened in 2004, Ms. Meghie has held key positions at the hotel including General Manager and the Director of Operations. Currently, she provides strategic daily support in addition to her asset management role. Under Ms. Meghie's leadership in 2012, a JV was created between Partners Group, Becker Ventures, and The John Buck Company to develop North Michigan Avenue's first skyscraper in over five years to be called MILA. Named for its premier location on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, the 41-story luxury residential development was completed in spring 2016, bridging Chicago's legendary Magnificent Mile with Millennium Park. In addition, Ms. Meghie co-founded the Jackson Chance Foundation (JCF) with her husband, Terry, after their son Jackson spent his entire short-life of 10 months in the NICU at Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital and Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. JCF's mission is to enrich the lives of families with babies in the NICU by allowing them to spend more time with their baby. As Board Chair, she oversees the Foundation's day to day operations, strategy, and management. In 2016, she was named a CNN Hero, Chicagoan of the Year, and Five-Star Chicagoan among many other accolades for her work with the Foundation. Prior to joining Becker Ventures, Ms. Meghie was an entrepreneur in the dot.com world. She has a Bachelor of Science from DePaul University College of Commerce and is based in Chicago. Ms. Meghie is also the founder and Board Chair of the Jackson Chance Foundation and a board member of the Chicago Cultural Mile (CCM). She previously was a board member of the Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) and an SSA commissioner for the West Town Chamber of Commerce (WTTC). Connect with Carrie! Becker Ventures: https://www.beckerventures.com/ Website: https://carriemeghie.com/ Foundation: https://www.jacksonchance.org/ Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://www.everydayplannedgiving.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/positiveimpactphilanthropy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorikranczer/
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. The podcast celebrates the decision by Dynegy Midwest Generation to enter into a settlement agreement with the State of Illinois to remove 3.3 million cubic yards of coal ash from its current location adjacent to the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River. Illinois's only National Scenic River, the Middle Fork, offers one of the most diverse habitats for animals and plants in Illinois, but remains threatened by erosion of the river bank near the coal ash pits. The coal ash will now be removed, in part, through successful collaboration from environmental groups and citizen advocacy, including:Eco-Justice Collaborative, (https://ecojusticecollaborative.org/), PrairieRiversNetwork (https://prairierivers.org/dynegy-vermilion-middle-fork/) EarthJustice's coal ash program (https://earthjustice.org/about/offices/coal). You may also find photos of the river and its exposed river bank on those websites. You may also help ensure implementation of the settlement agreement. You can find action steps and options on their respective websites.The United Nations has established the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to assess the science related to climate change. On August 6, 2021, it issued its most recent report including the findings mentioned in the beginning of the podcast. You can find this report at: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/sixth-assessment-report-working-group-i/For an example of a current lawful assembly engaged in protecting water against an oil pipeline, all are invited to join the Treaty People Walk for Water. Starting on August 7, water protectors are walking from the headwaters of the Mississippi River to the Minnesota State Capitol Building by August 25. For more information, see: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16nD-olTOZndvdIi8KIRAW0i-tYAXWUcRfa9nSHir0fI/edit or you may find more information about the Indigenous Environmental Network at: https://www.ienearth.org/?fbclid=IwAR1nr1jQM0dBW82GY8UvXSp8Gnmr9pfKmFIvA9PjGy5dL7MXiXgIzfzpqyk
Returning guest, Dr. Kaveh Safavi, Global Health Lead of Accenture Health, discusses the findings from their 2021 Digital Health Tech Vision report that surveyed 399 healthcare executives across six countries to better understand their view of the impact technology is having on the healthcare industry and what this means for the future. #AccentureHealth #DigitalHealthTechnology Kaveh Safavi, M.D., J.D., is a senior managing director at Accenture where he is responsible for leading, developing, and driving a growth strategy that differentiates Accenture's offerings for providers, health insurers, and public and private health systems across the globe. A seasoned executive, Dr. Safavi brings more than three decades of leadership experience to Accenture Health. Prior to joining Accenture in 2011, Dr. Safavi led Cisco's global healthcare practice. Before that, he was chief medical officer of Thomson Reuters' health business, vice president of medical affairs at United Healthcare, and had leadership roles at HealthSpring and Humana. Among his many accomplishments was establishing one of the Midwest's first electronic-health-record-enabled primary care practices. Dr. Safavi has published numerous papers and is often quoted on healthcare issues in various media publications, including The Wall Street Journal, the BBC, The New York Times, Consumer Reports, US News and World Report, Harvard Business Review and The Economist. Recently, IT Services Report named him the #1 healthcare IT executive for 2020. Dr. Safavi earned an M.D. from Loyola University School of Medicine and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law. He is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and completed his medical residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He serves on the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences' Board of Visitors–Northwestern University, is a frequent guest scholar at the Stanford University Clinical Excellence Research Center, and serves on the advisory committee of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Dr. Safavi is a lifelong Chicagoan.
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. This podcast argues that the Preamble to the Constitution invites you to add your voice to protecting and expanding voting rights to ensure the nation's promise of equality for all. Since the Civil War, our nation has amended the United States Constitution at least once every fifty years to expand voting rights to persons previously excluded. The summer of 2021 marks fifty years since the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18. Today, however, we face, renewed efforts to restrict voting rights through reluctance in Congress or state legislation making it more difficult to register and vote. It is time to assemble with others to protect and expand voting rights through local and national action. You can read the Constitution at: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/Citations to Professor Akhil Amar are from his book, America's Constitution, A Biography, (Random House, NY, 2005), (states waiving restrictions, thus expanding the number of persons eligible to participate in the state ratification process of the Constitution: 7) (no amendment has restricted voting rights: 19) (union not a league or confederacy: 33) (immigrant signers of the Declaration of Independence and members of the First Congress and First Supreme Court: 164). Information on the efforts to repeal state anti-black laws in the 19th Century can be found in Kate Masur, Until Justice Be Done, America's First Civil Rights Movement, From the Revolution to Reconstruction, (W.W. Norton & Company, N.Y., 2021) (black laws defined: 16-19) (William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, 237-238). For more information on Group Action for Peace, see: Robert Armbruster, “‘Working Within the System' Youths Press for Registration,” (The Record, August 24, 1970).To find additional information on the Helen C. Peirce School for International Studies, see: http://peirce.cps.eduFor information on one historical assembly to protect the rights of freed black Chicagoans prior to the Civil War, see Craig B. Mousin, “A Clear View from the Prairie: Harold Washington and the People of Illinois Respond to Federal Encroachment of Human Rights,” 29 S. Ill. L. J. 285 (Fall, 2004/Winter, 2005),209-304. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2997657For a current example of urging Congress to provide the DACA students with a path to citizenship, over 500 college and university Presidents and Chancellors recently called upon Congress to legislate a “permanent roadmap to citizenship for undocumented youth and students.” see: https://www.presidentsalliance.org/press/statement-hanen-daca-decision-2021/ In addition to DACA recipients, John Washington on Lationo USA reports about a proposed New York City bill that would expand the right to vote in municipal elections to non-citizen residents. You can find his story at: https://www.latinousa.org/2021/07/30/immigrantvoters/ For more information on Group Action for Peace, see: Robert Armbruster, “‘Working Within the System' Youths Press for Registration,” (The Record, (Hackensack, NJ), August 24, 1970).
This is an interview with Rev. Craig B. Mousin, an Adjunct Faculty member of the DePaul University College of Law and the Grace School of Applied Diplomacy. This podcast links the loss of homes felt by many of the freed slaves after the Civil War, including George Floyd's great-great grandfather, with the loss of home many refugees face when forced to flee their nations due to state sanctioned violence and the consequences of the breakdown of the rule of law. We face challenges both at our borders, but also when we contribute to the conditions that force families to flee their homes. We need to address ways to provide the rule of law and justice for all. The story of George Floyd's family history and the loss of his great-great grandfather's 500 acres comes from Toluse Olorunnipa and Griff Witte, “Born with two strikes, How systemic racism shaped Floyd's life and hobbled his ambition,” https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/george-floyd-america/systemic-racism/ Senn High School, located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, is one of the most diverse high schools in the nation. Its students and their families speak over 80 languages and claim over 60 nations as their birth homes. Congratulate its graduates and learn more about our neighborhood high school at: https://www.sennhs.org Frederick Douglass' call for simple justice comes from David W. Blight, Frederick Douglass Prophet of Freedom, (N.Y., 2018), 558-59. Rev. Garrison Frazier and the black leaders' activism in Savannah, Georgia comes from Eric Foner, Reconstruction, America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877, (N.Y., 1988), 70. Action Steps: Information about the Community Renewal Society's Juneteenth film screening of “Crawford: The Man the South Forgot,” can be found at: https://www.communityrenewalsociety.org/events/juneteenth-film-amp-discussion You can find some of the current programs CRS sponsors to seek simple justice toda at: https://www.communityrenewalsociety.org/platform?sectionscroll=just-economy Information on the National Immigrant Justice Center and the “We Are Home” campaign, can be found at: https://immigrantjustice.org/press-releases/civil-rights-groups-send-letter-dhs-secretary-calling-meaningful-opportunity-return Information of the proposed Berta Caceres Human Rights Act of 2021can be found at:https://soaw.org/BertaAct2021
After being ordained a priest, Paprocki studied law at DePaul University College of Law to pursue his goal to help impoverished people. By working as a parish priest at St. Michael Church in South Chicago, Bishop Paprocki had the opportunity to co-found the South Chicago Legal Clinic, answering to the legal needs of the poor, his initial reason for pursuing a profession in law. Paprocki studied Polish in Krakow, Poland, and later served a Polish immigrant community on the northwest side of Chicago.In this episode, Bishop Paprocki explains what it means to be a leader and his beliefs on managing vices and virtues. He speaks about the virtue of kindness and how a little goes a long way, especially during the pandemic. He also discusses his decision to reopen his schools during Covid and how to make informed decisions as a leader.
Christina ("Chrissie") Martell is an experienced family law attorney. She has experience litigating matters of parenting time, maintenance, child support, contested adoptions, contested guardianships, and more. Prior to joining her current firm as Associate Attorney, Chrissie operated the law practice she founded called The Law Office of Christina Martell. Chrissie has served the Chicago Law Institute as Managing Director as well as multiple volunteer legal services. This year, Chrissie was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and an Emerging Lawyer in Family Law, by Leading Lawyers. An Indiana native, Chrissie earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University, Bloomington, and her JD in Child and Family Law from DePaul University College of Law. Waymarker, meet my longtime friend and a leader I have always admired, Chrissie Martell! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/waymarker/support
https://youtu.be/0UGWn6JYZno Joe Cecala is the founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, a new stock exchange that focuses on small business capital formation. He is the former CEO of Expansion Funding Partners and was part of the team that developed the first computerized trading network, ArcaEx. We discuss factors affecting small capital transactions, the Main Street Growth Act, and how Dream Exchange will impact minority-owned companies. --- IPO Your Small Business with Joe Cecala Our guest is Joe Cecala, who is the founder and CEO of the Dream Exchange, which is an innovative new stock exchange for emerging companies. Prior to founding the Dream Exchange, he was the CEO of Expansion Founding Partners, an M&A advisor firm in Chicago. Before that, he was an attorney working on capital raising and M&A deals with Cecala Law Offices, also in Chicago. And Joe graduated from Loyola University in accounting, and he got his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. So welcome to the show, Joe. So nice to be here. Thank you for having me. That's great to have you. So please tell me, Joe, how does one become from a notoriously a stock exchange founder, owner, CEO? So, the transition of my life and my experience in the capital markets really provided a lot of the input, but stock exchange specifically, I was the lawyer for the founders of what became Archipelago. And Archipelago was the first company to really utilize the internet to trade equity securities and it became really the best and fastest platform to do that. Today the world knows Archipelago as NYSE Arca. It merged with the New York Stock Exchange 10 years after I was helping found it. And my former client, Jerry Putnam, became chairman of the New York Stock Exchange. So it's a little obscure. There are only seven stock exchanges that exist in the country today. So it's not every day that a person is there to create or get the founding of the stock exchange. So I have that experience. It's quite unique. And I used that throughout my career as the backdrop for creating what is now the Dream Exchange. I used my law practice in small capital deals and I used my M&A advisory firm to do the research for eventually trying my hand at creating a second stock exchange, which we're in formation now. Well, that's very interesting. And particularly, I personally am very curious about this because I started life as an M&A advisor as well. And I, you know, I've spent a lot of time racking my brain is how I could get mid-cap companies onto the stock exchange. And London had a program for small companies, but even that was prohibitively expensive for like mid-cap companies under $100 million. I wonder how you found a way to do that. Can you tell us a little bit about that? Yeah, that's so there's two parts to that question. One is exactly right. What are the barriers that exist to a smaller and emerging company going to the public capital markets to get capital or to get liquidity? Yeah, after they're successful, small companies were historically in the United States the most favored IPO. So there's the research, our research showed that we were first we had to discover whether there was in fact a problem. And the research showed that between 70 and 90 percent of all IPOs before 2001 were 50 million dollars and under. And by 2003 we were having fewer fewer than five, if we had ten in one year, maybe two percent of the market. So something happened to the market and we researched that extensively to discover that the cost and the cost prohibition really relates to the intermediaries, the investment banks, the brokers, because they can't make any money on the small transactions any longer because there isn't a sufficient amount of trading volume. So unless you're a billion dollar company, an IPO, public capital market, is not very interested in you. Even 500 million is, you're gonna experience an enormous amount of price suppression or underpricing of the security.
Join Lenny Reinart as he explores Rural Access to Justice with Sam Larrabee from Upper Michigan Law. Mr. Larrabee is a graduate from DePaul University College of Law and spent six years as a prosecutor with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He then returned to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where he now serves clients in a variety of practice areas. In this discussion, they dissect the rural attorney shortage crisis and discuss the unique challenges associated with a rural practice. Finally, they consider how to entice young lawyers to leave larger metro areas like Chicago to join practices in small towns across rural America.
In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew is joined by Harriet A. Washington, the author of "Carte Blanche", to tackle the ethical issue of medical consent being abused in America. Unfortunately, minority groups and people of color are the most egregiously taken advantage of, even within the medical field and by those with a duty of care. Harriet A. Washington is a prolific science writer, editor and ethicist who is the author of the seminal Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Experimentation from Colonial Times to the Present, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award, the PEN/Oakland Award, and the American Library Association Black Caucus Nonfiction Award and five other well-received books, including A Terrible Thing to Waste: Environmental Racism and Its Assault on the American Mind as well as the forthcoming Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Informed Consent in Medical Research , will be published in 2021 by Columbia Global Reports. She is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, has been the 2015-2016 Miriam Shearing Fellow at the University of Nevada's Black Mountain Institute, a Research Fellow in Medical Ethics at Harvard Medical School, Visiting Fellow at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, a visiting scholar at DePaul University College of Law and a senior research scholar at the National Center for Bioethics at Tuskegee University. She has also held fellowships at Stanford University and teaches bioethics at Columbia University, where she delivered the 2020 commencement speech to Columbia’s School of Public Health graduates and won the 2020 Mailman School Of Public Health’s Public Health Leadership Award, as well as the 2020-21Kenneth and Mamie Clark Distinguished Lecture Award. Ms. Washington has written widely for popular publications and has been published in refereed books and journals such as Nature, JAMA, The American Journal of Public Health, The New England Journal of Medicine, the Harvard Public Health Review, Isis, and The Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics. She has been Editor of the Harvard Journal of Minority Public Health, a guest Editor of the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics and served as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Association of Bioethics and the Humanities. Ms. Washington has also worked as a classical-music announcer for public radio and curates a medical-film series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On February 3, 2021, the Supreme Court decided Federal Republic of Germany v. Philipp. The court also issued a one-sentence opinion vacating a lower-court ruling in Republic of Hungary v. Simon, a similar lawsuit brought by Holocaust survivors seeking compensation for Hungary’s confiscation of Jewish property. The justices sent Hungary v. Simon back to the lower courts for further proceedings in light of the opinion in Germany v. Philipp.Germany v. Phillip arises out of lawsuit brought by the heirs of several Jewish art dealers who are seeking compensation for what they describe as the forced sale of medieval Christian relics under the Nazi regime. The respondents filed a lawsuit in federal court in the District of Columbia, invoking the expropriation exception of the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, which abrogates foreign sovereign immunity when “rights in property taken in violation of international law are in issue,” as the jurisdictional basis for their claims. Germany moved to dismiss, and the district court largely denied the motion, holding the claims fell within the scope of the expropriation exception. Germany appealed, and the U.S. Appeals Court for D.C. affirmed as to jurisdiction, reiterating its holding in a prior case that a genocidal taking is a violation of international law and rejecting Germany’s argument based on principles of international comity. In a unanimous ruling the Supreme Court vacated the lower-court ruling that allowed the lawsuit to go forward, agreeing with Germany that the lawsuit does not fall within an exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, which generally bars lawsuits against foreign governments in U.S. courts.Alberto Coll, Vincent de Paul Professor of Law at DePaul University College of Law, joins us today to discuss this ruling and its implications.
JOHANNA GARTON is a mother, author, and cross country coach who has played many roles throughout her life. A graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, she also has a law degree from DePaul University College of Law. As an AmeriCorps VISTA member in Chicago, Johanna worked on behalf of refugee survivors of torture at the Heartland Alliance. She has served on the Colorado Governor's Commission on Community Service and taught advocacy and legal issues for nonprofits at Regis University. Several years of living and working in Asia, including time in China with her husband, son, and daughter, inspired her to write her first book, Awakening East. She and her family live in Denver. Find her online at johannagarton.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the second episode, Caroline talks about her work as an architect/interior design in Hong Kong. Anne and Caroline discuss how her interior design business is adapting to COVID-19 challenges. Anne Fan holds a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law (Chicago) and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing from Northeastern University (Boston). She brings a strong combination of business and law into the real estate industry. With an emphasis on international business, negotiation, and mediation, she accentuated her natural talent in creating solutions. With her legal background and business acumen coupled with negotiation expertise, Anne provides a truly unique array of resources and facilitates her clients through the real estate process seamlessly. Whether she is working with an investor or a traditional home buyer, she can pinpoint key elements that should be carefully considered according to their needs. She is patient with her clients and not afraid to go the extra mile. Anne works hard to make sure her clients are comfortable with their investments. She founded and leads her team, Fan of Luxury Group, at Compass. Caroline Chou Design Director of award-winning interdisciplinary firm OPENUU. Originally born in Texas, Chou spent her early years shuttling between Taiwan and the U.S. — where she later went on to study architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design. Along with husband (and OPENUU founder) Kevin Lim, Chou has become something of a marquee name on the burgeoning Hong Kong design/architecture scene. Since Chou and Lim moved their business to Hong Kong in 2012, OPENUU has been awarded ‘Best of Year' firm by Interior Design Magazine four times; and bagged the prestigious Will Ching Design Prize this April — awarded for ‘original and excellent' design by small companies with up to five employees. Topics Covered: 00:19 - Anne's introduction and her co-host Caroline. 1:17 - Caroline talks about her 2-year-old daughter, and her zoom classes. Anne and Caroline discuss the new normal of online schooling and private tutors. 3:52 - Caroline talks about her work as an architect/interior designer in Hong Kong for 8 years, and her practice with her husband Kevin. They manage a small team of designers, and work with clients with interior renovation needs, mainly focusing on hotels, restaurants, and retail spaces. 4:58 - Caroline talks about how COVID-19 has affected their company and their clients. She talks about the current on-going hotel project, but businesses are slow to start new projects, because of the hotel and restaurant industries. 5:31 - Caroline and Anne discuss the dining restrictions and safety measures and dine-in restrictions in Hong Kong vs Chicago. 7:05 - Anne asked about how COVID-19 impacted Caroline's business operations. Caroline talks about how OPENUU adapted to work from home. 8:12 Caroline discussed how client meetings changed from face-to-face meetings to online calls. 10:02 - Caroline and Anne discuss the process of material selection. 11:00 - Next week's topic is about Caroline's restaurant Mean Noodles, and how they pivoted during COVID-19. 11:13 - Sign up at openuu.com to download a free copy of a budgeting worksheet. Connect with Anne https://www.linkedin.com/in/annefan http://fanofluxury.com anne@fanofluxury.com Connect with Caroline https://hk.linkedin.com/in/cchou http://openuu.com hello@openuu.com
Anne Fan holds a Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law (Chicago) and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing from Northeastern University (Boston). She brings a strong combination of business and law into the real estate industry. With an emphasis on international business, negotiation, and mediation, she accentuated her natural talent in creating solutions. Caroline Chou Design Director of award-winning interdisciplinary firm OPENUU. Originally born in Texas, Chou spent her early years shuttling between Taiwan and the U.S. — where she later went on to study architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design. Along with husband (and OPENUU founder) Kevin Lim, Chou has become something of a marquee name on the burgeoning Hong Kong design/architecture scene. Topics Covered: 00:27 - Caroline's introduction and Anne tells her story about her current situation in Chicago. She spends more time now enjoying her home office whereas before she was out a lot and didn't cook at home much. Now she enjoys taking her coffee at home. 1:36 - Anne talks about her role at Compass where she leads a small team. They help people find income-generating rental properties and full-time residences. 2:20 - Anne explains what “income-generating” properties are. These are rental properties that have really good rental potential, where an owner can easily find a tenant for their units. Homeowners can get healthy returns on their investments. 3:09 - Anne narrates how COVID has affected real estate in general not only in their firm but the whole realty business in Chicago. 5:09 - But she explains the difference of their property amongst other real estates which is much more beneficial for their tenants because of the location and feature that is important during the quarantine. 6:36 - Caroline asked if there are still people buying properties during COVID. Anne answered, yes. The explanation entails, take advantage of buying these income-generating properties while the interest rates are low. 7:47 - Caroline asked, what are the safety measures in place during house tours since people are afraid to go out due to the pandemic. 8:05 - Anne and her firm introduced Virtual tours. Also, there are lots of showings using Lockboxes which are master lock key boxes that can hang on doorknobs or fences so the renter's agent can access the key and unit themselves. They are also offering Virtual Open houses as well as some in-person open houses with masks, shoe covers, and gloves. They Limit the showings in tenant-occupied units for safety and protection measures. But what is great is that interest rates are very low so new homeowners and investors are taking advantage. And we all know once COVID passes these properties will increase the value. Connect with Anne https://www.linkedin.com/in/annefan fanofluxury.com Email: anne@fanofluxury.com Connect with Caroline https://hk.linkedin.com/in/cchou openuu.com Email: hello@openuu.com
Jody Raphael is Senior Research Fellow, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Law Center, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois. She has been researching in the areas of prostitution and human trafficking since 2001 and is the author of four books on violence against women with particular emphasis on denial. In this interview, she discusses her article “Decriminalization of Prostitution: The Soros Effect” with Heather Brunskell-Evans. Jody explains the Soros position on prostitution, its relationship to neoliberalism, the issue of how research is used, the funding involved, and what feminists can do.Read Jody's article “Decriminalization of Prostitution: The Soros Effect” Read about this podcast in Dignity JournalDignity JournalRead Jody's latest book, Rape Is Rape: How Denial, Distortion, and Victim Blaming Are Fueling a Hidden Acquaintance Rape Crisis
This wide ranging discussion explores the field of law and emotion and the intersection of law, psychology, neuroscience and philosophy. Prof Bandes is Centennial Professor of Law Emeritus at DePaul University College of Law, Chicago and an expert in the field of law and emotion. Drawing on the fields of law, psychology, neuroscience and the social sciences, Professor Bandes describes how emotions pervade the legal system, and influence the behaviour of legal actors in the courtroom setting. Topics include the role the remorse plays in the courtroom setting, and how judges and juries evaluate remorse. This is essential listening, not just for all Law Students interested in the criminal justice system - but for anyone with an interest in how emotions (those basic human experiences) infuse and ultimately shape courtroom dynamics. Should judges and juries recognise emotion in the courtroom? What role does remorse play in the courtroom and how do judges and juries evaluate remorse? Does a colour or black and white photograph make for better evidence and what effect do they have on a juries emotional state? http://www.susanbandes.com https://law.depaul.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-a-z/Pages/susan-bandes.aspx https://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/martin-regan(44b6ad5d-ce52-4c0c-a4c7-b94c48d9a56e).html
The Girl Talk: #METOO EditionThis episode was recorded live at The Hideout in Chicago on November 28, 2017.In recent months, it been hard to go five minutes without hearing a new, horrifying story about sexual assault or harassment. After years of silently suffering, it seems that women are finally being heard -- and the men who have been getting away with their egregious behavior for decades are facing the consequences.This show, The Girl Talk will tackle how women in Illinois are working to stop rampant sexual abuse and support victims who have long-endured the gropes, date rape drugs and assaults from powerful men. Our guests:MEGAN BLOMQUISTMegan Blomquist began fighting gender-based violence in college and started working with Rape Victim Advocates in 2009. She is currently the Director of Education and Training with Rape Victim Advocates. Megan graduated from University of Illinois-Chicago with a degree in Applied Psychology, focusing in Gender and Women's Studies. She is 40-hour certified in both Sexual Violence (2009) and Domestic Violence work (2011) in the state of Illinois. Through the Illinois Attorney General's Office Megan has also completed the 40-hour Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training (2012). She is an active rape crisis counselor and community educator. Megan is passionate about ending sexual violence within our communities.EMILY MILLEREmily Miller is a political consultant living in Chicago. Over the last decade, she has developed and fought for policy and legislative agendas that give Illinois children and families the tools they need to build better lives. After graduating from DePaul University College of Law in 2006, Miller began her career as a staff attorney and health care advocate with the Illinois Public Interest Research Group (PIRG). Miller also coordinated government affairs for the Better Government Association and directed policy and advocacy at Voices for Illinois Children before launching her own consulting practice in January, 2017.LITESA WALLACE State Representative Litesa E. Wallace has spent her career fighting for working families like her own. As an educator and psychologist, as a single mother, and as the State Representative for Illinois' 67th District, Litesa understands the impact thatdecisions in Springfield have on people across the state.Litesa began her career as a counselor, working with children and adults experiencing mental health issues as well as child abuse victims, families in crisis, and people with histories of substance abuse. After completing a master's degree and doctorate at Northern Illinois University while raising a son on her own, Litesa worked as an adjunct professor at Northern Illinois University and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Litesa's experiences as a counselor and educator drew her to become more involved in local government.She began volunteering, and working directly with policy-makers on the issues most important to her. Litesa won her first election for the Illinois House of Representatives in 2014, after serving as chief-of- staff to State Representative Charles E. Jefferson. She was re-elected in 2016.In the House, Litesa has proven herself an ally of working families and an adept policy-maker able to lead her fellow legislators to support causes she believes in. A progressive advocate for economic justice, she has protected Illinois' most vulnerable populations by expanding access to crucial services such as affordable childcare, healthcare, and SNAP benefits while also working to raise wages and create innovative economicdevelopment tools in cities across the state.Born on the Southside of Chicago and raised in the south suburbs and the daughter of a law enforcement agent and postal worker, Litesa grew up in a union household and was the first member of her family to complete a college degree. Litesa is raising her son in Rockford.Let us know what you think! Contact us on Twitter @GirlTalkChi or on Facebook @girltalkchicagoSpecial thanks to the amazing Bleach Party for our theme music. Check them out at http://letshaveableachparty.bandcamp.com/