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Sometime ago I had the pleasure to have as a guest a gentleman named Rob Wentz. Rob appeared in episode 212 on March 8, 2024. Recently Rob introduced me to a man he described as amazing and definitely unstoppable. That introduction led to me having the opportunity to have today, Ken Kunken, the man Rob introduced me to. Ken's story is atypical to most. He had a pretty normal childhood until he went to Cornell. Rob was pretty short, but he loved all things sports and active. In his junior year he participated in a lightweight football game against Columbia University. On a kickoff he tackled an opponent but broke his neck in the process. Immediately he became a quadriplegic from the shoulders down. As he tells us, his days of physical activity and sports came to an abrupt end.   I asked Ken how he dealt with his injury. As he tells me, his family rallied around him and told him they were all there to help with whatever he needed to continue in school and to move on with his life. They were true to their word and Ken did continue to attend school after nine months of hospitalization. He secured a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. He went on to get a Master's degree from Cornell in Industrial Engineering and then a second Master's degree this time from Columbia University in Psychology as he decided he really wanted to “help people especially those with serious disabilities” rather than continuing in the Civil Engineering arena. Ken then secured a job that led to him becoming a successful rehabilitation counselor in New York.   Ken wasn't done growing nor exploring. After two years working in the rehabilitation field through circumstances and advice from others, he went to Hofstra school of law where he obtained a Juris Doctor degree in 1982. He then went to work in the office of a district attorney where, over 40 years he progressed and grew in stature and rank.   Ken tells us how his life changed over time and through the many jobs and opportunities he decided to take. Twenty-two years ago, he married Anna. They ended up having triplet boys who now all are in school at the age of Twenty.   Ken is as unstoppable as it gets. He refused to back down from challenges. He is now retired and loving the opportunity to be with his family and help others by telling his story.     About the Guest:   In 1970, while a junior in Cornell University's College of Engineering, Ken Kunken broke his neck making a tackle on a kick-off in a lightweight football game against Columbia University. Ken sustained a spinal cord injury at the C 4-5 level, rendering him a quadriplegic, almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down. Ken spent more than 9 months in various hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. While still a patient, Ken testified before a United States Senate Sub-Committee on Health Care, chaired by Senator Edward Kennedy. In 1971, almost 20 years before the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ken returned to the Cornell campus, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. Ken estimates that he had to be pulled up or bounced down close to 100 steps just to attend his first day of classes.   Ken is the first quadriplegic to graduate from Cornell University. Upon graduation, Ken decided to change his career goal. He wanted to work with and help people, particularly those with disabilities. Ken went on to earn a Master of Arts degree at Cornell in education and a Master of Education degree at Columbia University in psychology. Ken is the first quadriplegic to earn a graduate degree from Cornell University. In 1977, Ken was hired by Abilities Inc. in Albertson, NY to be its College Work Orientation Program Coordinator. Ken coordinated a program which provided educationally related work experiences for severely disabled college students. He also maintained a vocational counseling caseload of more than 20 severely disabled individuals.   While working at the Center, Ken became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor and made numerous public presentations on non-discrimination, affirmative action and employment of the disabled. In 1977, Ken was named the Long Island Rehabilitation Associations “Rehabilitant of the Year” and in 1979 Ken was the subject of one of the Reverend Norman Vincent Peale's nationally syndicated radio broadcasts “The American Character”. Wanting to accomplish still more, Ken enrolled in Hofstra University's School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree in 1982. Ken then went to work as an assistant district attorney in Nassau County, Long Island.   Ken was promoted a number of times during his more than 40 years with the District Attorney's Office, eventually becoming one of the Deputy Bureau Chiefs of the County Court Trial Bureau, where he helped supervise more than 20 other assistant district attorneys. In addition, over his years working in the Office, Ken supervised more than 50 student interns.   In 1996 Ken received the Honorable Thomas E. Ryan, Jr. Award presented by the Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County for outstanding and dedicated service as an Assistant District Attorney. In 1999, Ken was awarded the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award presented by the Hofstra Alumni Association, Inc. Beginning in 2005, for nine consecutive years, “The Ken Kunken Most Valuable Player Award” was presented annually by The Adirondack Trust Allegiance Bowl in Saratoga Springs, NY, in recognition of Ken's personal accomplishments, contributions to society and extraordinary courage.   In 2009, Ken became a member of the Board of Directors of Abilities Inc., and in 2017 he became a member of the Board of Directors for the parent company of Abilities Inc., the Viscardi Center.   In 2020, Ken was inducted into “The Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame,” as a member of the class of 2019.   In December 2023, “The Kenneth J. Kunken Award” was presented by the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, for the first time, to an outstanding Nassau County Assistant District Attorney who personifies Ken's unique spirit and love of trial work, as well as his commitment and dedication, loyalty to his colleagues and his devotion to doing justice. The Award will be presented annually.   In March 2024, Ken was named one of the Long Island Business News Influencers in Law. Ken retired from full-time employment in 2016, but continued to work with the District Attorney's Office for the next eight years in a part time capacity, providing continuing legal education lectures and litigation guidance.   For years, Ken has tried to inspire people to do more with their lives. In October 2023, Ken's memoir “I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story” was published. In 2003 Ken married Anna and in 2005 they became the proud parents of triplet boys: Joey, Jimmy and Timmy. On June 23, 2023 the triplets graduated from Oceanside High School, fifty-five years after Ken had graduated from the same school. Ways to connect with Ken:   https://www.facebook.com/ken.kunken https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566473121422 https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-j-kunken-b4b0a9a8/ https://www.youtube.com/@Ken.Kunken https://bsky.app/profile/kenkunken.bsky.social   About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. 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Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, hello once again, and welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. I am your host, Michael hingson, and today we have a fascinating guest, I believe. Anyway, his name is Ken. Kuan, kunken. Am I pronouncing that right? Yes, you are. Oh, good. And Ken, in 1970 underwent a problem when he was playing football and doing a tackle on a kickoff. Namely, he broke his neck and became a quadriplegic, basically from the shoulders down. I'm sort of familiar with the concept, because my wife, from birth was in a wheelchair. She was a paraplegic, paralyzed from the t3 vertebrae down, which was like right below the breast, so she was able to transfer and so on. So not quite the same, but a lot of the same issues, of course, and we're going to talk about that basically, because when you're in a wheelchair, like a lot of other kinds of disabilities, society doesn't tend to do all they should to accommodate. And I can, can make that case very well. Most people are light dependent, and we have provided reasonable accommodations for them by providing light bulbs and light on demand wherever they go, wherever they are, whatever they do, while at the same time for people who are blind, we don't get the same degree of access without pushing a lot harder. And people in wheelchairs, of course, have all sorts of physical issues as well, such as stairs and no ramps and other things like that. And I know that Ken's going to talk some about that from university days and my wife Karen face some of the same things. But anyway, we'll get to it all. Ken, I want to welcome you to unstoppable mindset. And I think your wife, Anna is visiting with us also, right, right? Thank you. Michael, so Anna, welcome as well. Thank you so Ken. Why don't we start if we could by you telling us sort of about the early Ken, growing up and all that from being a child, and tell us a little bit about you.   Ken Kunken ** 03:40 Okay, well, if you're going back to my childhood area, Yeah, it sure is. It's quite a while ago, but I was born in 1950 and that happened to be in the midst of the polio epidemic, and unfortunately, my mother contracted polio and died when I was less than one month old. So I have an older brother, Steve, who's two years older than me, and my father brother and I ended up moving in with my grandparents for a few years before my father remarried when I was four years old. A long shot. But what's your birth date? Right? My birth date is July 15, 1950 on   Michael Hingson ** 04:23 February 24 1950 So, okay, was was just kind of hoping there was the possibility, right? Anyway, go ahead.   Ken Kunken ** 04:30 So, um, during my father's second marriage, that's when my sister Merrill was born. She's 10 years younger than I am, but unfortunately, that was not a happy marriage, and it ended in a divorce. And when I was 18, my father married for the third time. So you know, growing up in a household with a number of individuals seemingly coming and going was a little different than most people's   Michael Hingson ** 04:57 households when they were growing up. How. Was that for you?   Ken Kunken ** 05:01 Well, you know, it was nice in the sense that I got involved with a lot of different family members in my extended family. I'm very close, growing up with my grandparents, with aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as my sister and brother. And you know, I had the opportunity to interact with a lot of different people. It was difficult during my father's second marriage, because it was not a happy marriage, and, you know, it worked out in everybody's best interest when that ended in divorce. But I look back at my childhood, and I just basically call it as a very happy childhood?   Michael Hingson ** 05:42 Oh, good. Well, so no real major traumas, certainly differences, but no real harrowing kinds of things that just threw you into a complete topsy turvy at least as far as you're concerned, right? Yeah. Well, then you decided to go to Cornell, as I recall, and I know Cornell has a, I think it's a master's program, but an advanced program in hospitality. So did they feed you well at Cornell?   Ken Kunken ** 06:13 Yes, they had a very good system and fed us very well. And they have a program in hotel management, right, which I was not involved in, but there was a lot of good food at Cornell when we were there.   Michael Hingson ** 06:28 Well, that's that's always important, you know, you got to have good food at UC Irvine. We were okay. Food wise. I was on the food committee for the dorms, actually, and the food was all right, but when they had steak night that they always made a big deal about the steak was usually pretty tough, and so we we had sometimes that the food wasn't great, but they had a great soft serve ice cream machine, so lot of people took advantage of that. But anyway, so when you were at Cornell, you played football,   Ken Kunken ** 07:01 right? I was on their lightweight football team. It's for people that were smaller than the heavyweight team. When I was playing, you had to weigh 154 pounds or less two days before the game. So most of the people had played on their high school teams was too small to play on the varsity college team, but it was a varsity sport. Most of the people were very good athletes and very fast, and it was very competitive sport.   Michael Hingson ** 07:35 So tell us about that and what happened.   Ken Kunken ** 07:38 Well, during my junior year, I was injured making a tackle on a kickoff in a game against Columbia University, and when I tackled the ball carrier, I broke my neck and damaged my spinal cord, and as a result, I'm a quadriplegic. I'm almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down,   Michael Hingson ** 08:01 and so, what kind of effect? Well, that clearly that that was pretty bad news and so on. So what kind of effect did that have on you, and how did that shape what you did going forward?   Ken Kunken ** 08:15 Oh, it totally changed my perspective on everything about myself. I mean, growing up, my life seemed to center around sports. In high school, I played on the varsity football team. I wrestled on the varsity wrestling team. I played on four different intramural softball teams. I worked on the summer as a lifeguard. Everything in my life revolved around athletics and being physically active. Now, suddenly, I couldn't be physically active at all. In fact, I am totally sedentary, sitting in a wheelchair, and I need assistance with all my activities of daily living now.   Michael Hingson ** 08:54 So what did you do when the injury happened and so on? So how did you deal with all of that?   Ken Kunken ** 09:01 Well, it was a really difficult adjustment to make. I mean, suddenly I became dependent on everybody around me, because there was not one thing I could do for myself. So it was very difficult knowing that now not only was I dependent on others, but I had to be more outgoing to be able to have asked for help when I needed it, which was difficult for me, because I had always considered myself a bit of shy person, a bit of an introvert, and now I needed to be more vocal with respect to all of my needs. So I swear, go ahead. Well, I spent the next nine months and 20 days in various hospitals and rehabilitation centers, and it was really, really difficult getting used to my new physical condition.   Michael Hingson ** 09:52 But at the same time, you could have taken the position that you just hated yourself and you just wanted to I. Make life end and so on. And it doesn't sound like that was the approach that you took.   Ken Kunken ** 10:04 Mike, I was so fortunate that I had a very supportive family who were with me and helped me every step of the way. In fact, they basically assured me that they would act as my arms and legs to make sure I could still do everything I wanted to do in my life   Michael Hingson ** 10:22 doesn't get much better than that, having a real supportive village, if you will.   Ken Kunken ** 10:27 Right? I was so fortunate, and you know, I think that helped me be able to do many things in my life that most people thought would not be possible for someone in my condition, and I was able to do it because of the help I received from my family.   Michael Hingson ** 10:44 So what did you major in at Cornell? Let's say, before the injury.   Ken Kunken ** 10:50 I before my injury, I was majoring in industrial engineering, okay? And you know, after my injury, I went back to school and continued my studies in industrial engineering and actually obtained my degree, a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering.   Michael Hingson ** 11:08 Now, what primarily is industrial engineering?   Ken Kunken ** 11:12 Well, you know, it's kind of a technical aspect of dealing with men, material, machines, and, you know, most likely working at a business where there are a lot of different people working there, where you would try and find out what the best way of people to operate, whether it be in a factory or just in a large business setting, when you're dealing with technical aspects of the job. But I never actually worked as an engineer, because, following my degree, based on the recommendation of one of my psychology professors, I stayed at Cornell and pursued a career in counseling. And I find that a lot more suitable to not only my physical condition, but what I really wanted to do. Because, following my injury, I knew that what I really wanted to do was to devote my life and career to helping others.   Michael Hingson ** 12:08 So you very well could have made the same switch and made the same choices, even if you hadn't undergone the accident,   Ken Kunken ** 12:17 absolutely and hopefully, I would have, because I found it a lot more enjoyable, and I believe it taught me a lot about dealing with people, and it made me feel very good about myself to know that I was still in a position, despite my disability, where I could help others.   Michael Hingson ** 12:40 So you stayed at Cornell and got that master's degree in counseling, which, which really gave you that opportunity. What did you do after that?   Ken Kunken ** 12:50 Well, to increase my counseling credentials, I then went to Columbia University, where I obtained my second degree. This one was also in counseling. That degree was in psychological counseling and rehabilitation, and I decided to look for a job in the rehabilitation counseling field. And now that I had two degrees from Cornell and one from Columbia, three prestigious Ivy League degrees, two master's degrees, I didn't think I'd have much difficulty securing employment, but to my dismay, no one would hire me. This was in the mid 70s, and everyone seemed to feel I was just too disabled to work.   Michael Hingson ** 13:32 Now, why did you go to Columbia to get your second degree, your masters in rehabilitation,   Ken Kunken ** 13:39 you know? And incidentally, it that was the school I actually was injured against during the football   Michael Hingson ** 13:44 I know that's why I asked the enemy, right?   Ken Kunken ** 13:47 Yeah, but I actually applied there for my doctorate, doctorate in counseling psychology. And initially I didn't get into that program, but they invited me to participate in their master's program, and said that they would reconsider my application when I finished that degree. Now, I thought that was a special letter that I got from them because of my injury, and I thought they just wanted to see me that I could do graduate work. As it turned out, virtually everybody that applied for that program got a similar letter, and when I first met with my advisor there at Columbia, he said, you know, if you didn't get in the first time, you're probably not going to get in even when you graduate. So since I had nothing else to do at that point, I enrolled in the master's program, and I completed my second master's degree. And you know, at the time, even my advisor was pessimistic about my work prospects, wow, just because of my ability, because of my disability, and despite. Fact that here they were training people to be rehabilitation counselors and encouraging people to go into that field, they felt that due to my disability, I would still have a very difficult time gaining employment,   Michael Hingson ** 15:14 which is as ironic as it gets,   Ken Kunken ** 15:17 absolutely, absolutely and I was just very fortunate that there was a facility on Long Island called abilities Incorporated, which was part of what was then called the Human Resources Center. Is now called the Viscardi Center, after its founder, Dr Henry Viscardi, Jr, and they hired me to work as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for other individuals who had severe disabilities.   Michael Hingson ** 15:46 I'm a little bit familiar with the buscardi Center, and have found them to be very open minded in the way they operate.   Ken Kunken ** 15:54 They were terrific, absolutely terrific. And I was so fortunate to get involved with them, to be hired, to work for them, and, you know, to be associated with all the fine work they were doing it on behalf of helping other individuals with disabilities.   Michael Hingson ** 16:13 So was it primarily paraplegics and quadriplegics and so on, or did they do blind people and other disabilities as well.   Ken Kunken ** 16:21 They did a lot of different disabilities, but they did not work with people that were visually impaired. For that in New York state, there was a special agency called the commission for the visually handicapped that helped people with visual impairments, but we dealt with all different types of disabilities, whether people were hearing impaired or had not just spinal cord injuries, but other disabilities, either from birth or disabilities that they developed through diseases. And as it turned out, I was probably one of the most severely disabled of the people that I dealt with.   Michael Hingson ** 17:02 Well, but you were also, by any definition, a good role model.   Ken Kunken ** 17:06 Well, I was fortunate that I was able to help a lot of different people, and I felt that when they looked at me and saw that I was able to work despite my disability, I know it encouraged them to do their best to go out and get a job themselves.   Michael Hingson ** 17:24 And of course, it really ultimately comes down to attitude. And for you, having a positive attitude had to really help a great deal.   Ken Kunken ** 17:34 I think it made all the difference in the world. And I was very fortunate that it was my family that instilled that positive attitude in me, and they gave me so much help that after a while, I thought I'd be letting them down if I didn't do everything I could do to make something out of my life.   Michael Hingson ** 17:53 So what did you do? Well, not only   Ken Kunken ** 17:57 did I go back to school and complete my education, but I went to work and, you know, got up early every day, and with the aid of a personal care attendant, I was able to go to work and function as a vocational counselor and help others in trying to achieve their goals.   Michael Hingson ** 18:17 Now, were you going to school while you were doing some of this?   Ken Kunken ** 18:20 No, I finished my second okay, and now was able to work full time.   Michael Hingson ** 18:27 Okay, so you did that, and how long did you work there?   Ken Kunken ** 18:32 Well, I worked there for a little over two years, and you know, my duties and responsibilities kept expanding while I was there, and one of my duties was to speak at conferences before groups and organizations concerning affirmative action and non discrimination for people with disabilities. And often after my talks, I would be asked questions, and while I would do my best to respond appropriately, I was always careful to caution the question is that they should really consult with a lawyer about their concerns. And I guess it didn't take long before I started to think, you know, there's no reason why I couldn't become that lawyer. So after a little over two years, I decided to leave the job, and I went to Hofstra University School of Law.   Michael Hingson ** 19:20 So now what? What year was this?   Ken Kunken ** 19:24 I left the job. I started the job in 77 I left in 79 when I started law school.   Michael Hingson ** 19:32 Okay, so you went to Hofstra,   Ken Kunken ** 19:35 right? And while I was at Hofstra through my brother's suggestion. My brother was working as a public defender at the time, he suggested I do an internship at the district attorney's office. So after my second year of law school, I did an internship there during the summer, and I found a new way. I could help people and serve the community as a whole, and I really enjoyed that work. So when I was in my third year of law school, I applied for a full time position with the district attorney's office, and I was very fortunate that the district attorney was a very progressive, self confident individual who based his hiring decision on my abilities rather than my disability.   Michael Hingson ** 20:27 Wow, that had to be, especially back then, a fairly, as you said, progressive, but an amazing thing to do, because even today, there are so many times that we get challenges and too many things thrown in our way, but you had someone who really thought enough of you and obviously decided that your abilities were such on the job that you could do   Ken Kunken ** 20:51 it. I was very fortunate to have come in contact with the district attorney at the time. His name was Dennis Dillon, and he seemed to know that when I'd go to court, a jury was not going to base its verdict on my inability to walk, but rather on my skill and competence as an attorney. And thanks to the training and guidance I received in the office, I became a very confident and competent, skilled trial attorney   Michael Hingson ** 21:22 well, and it had to be the way you projected yourself that would convince a jury to decide cases in the right way. So again, kudos to you.   Ken Kunken ** 21:33 Thank you. Well, I certainly did my best to do that, and at the time that I applied for this job, I didn't know of any quadriplegics that were trial attorneys. May have been some, but I didn't know of any. Certainly there were none on Long Island, and certainly no assistant district attorneys at the time that I knew of who were quadriplegics.   Michael Hingson ** 21:59 Now, of course, the question that comes to mind is, so was the office accessible?   Ken Kunken ** 22:05 No question. And you know, let me just go further by telling you that my first day in court, I couldn't even fit through the swinging doorways in the courtroom. They were too narrow to let me get through to get to the prosecutor's table, because my electric wheelchair was too wide.   Michael Hingson ** 22:24 What did you do? Or what happened?   Ken Kunken ** 22:27 Well, eventually they had to take off the swinging doorways and the screws and bolts that kept them in place, but usually I had to go very roundabout on a long way to get to the back of each courtroom and go through the back, which was really difficult. And one of my assignments happened to be to our traffic court Bureau, which was in a neighboring building on the second floor, and unfortunately, there the elevator was broken. So after three days, I was actually received my first promotion, because they didn't know when it would be fixed. But eventually I was able to get into court, and I did a lot of litigation while I was   Michael Hingson ** 23:10 there. How did judges react to all of this?   Ken Kunken ** 23:15 You know, it was very new to them as well. And you know, there are times when you needed to approach the bench and talk very quietly, you know, to so the jury wouldn't hear you, and it was very difficult, because benches are elevated, yeah. And I had difficulty approaching the bench or even turning my head side enough to look up at the judges and then for them to hear me. And sometimes they would have to get off the bench, and, you know, meet me on the side of the courtroom to have conferences and but for the most part, I thought they were very supportive. I thought they appreciated the hard work that I was doing, and I think they tried to be accommodating when they could.   Michael Hingson ** 23:58 Did you ever encounter any that just were totally intolerant of all of it,   Ken Kunken ** 24:02 sure, you know, many of them were very impatient. Some of them had difficulty hearing and when I was trying to look up and talk to them without the jury hearing, some of them had trouble hearing me because, you know, they were much higher up than I was in my wheelchair. So it was very challenging.   Michael Hingson ** 24:23 I was involved in a lawsuit against an airline because they wouldn't allow me and my guide dog to sit where we wanted to sit on the airplane, which was in direct violation of even the rules of the airline. And when it went to court, the judge who was assigned it was a federal judge, and he was like 80, and he just couldn't hear anything at all. It was, it was really too bad. And of course, my and my wife was was with me, and of course, in her chair, so she wasn't sitting in a regular row. And he even grilled her, what are you doing? Why aren't you sitting in a row? And she said, I'm in a wheelchair. Oh, yeah, it's amazing that hopefully we are we have progressed a little bit from a lot of that the last thing. So, yeah, the lawsuit was 1985 so it was a long time ago, and hopefully we have progressed some. But still, there are way too many people who don't get it, and who don't understand nearly as much as they should, and don't internalize that maybe we're not all the same, and we can't necessarily do everything exactly the same every single time,   Ken Kunken ** 25:35 right? And you know, I had the added misfortune of having my injury 20 years before the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, and that made an enormous difference for not just people in wheelchairs, but people with all different types of disabilities.   Michael Hingson ** 25:53 So how did you, in general, learn to deal with people's perceptions of you, rather than the reality? Well, that is a lot. Yeah, there are lots of perceptions, right?   Ken Kunken ** 26:07 You know, many people think that because you have a physical disability, that you must also have an intellectual disability. And people would often come into my room and wherever I was, whether it was when I was first in the hospital or later at the office and speak to the person next to me and ask them questions about me, as if I couldn't speak for myself, yeah, even as if I wasn't even there. And it took a while for me to be more outgoing and convince people that, yes, they can deal with me. You know, I can still talk and think. And I think whenever a jury came into the courtroom for the first time, I think they were very surprised to see the prosecutor as somebody with a disability who was sitting in an electric wheelchair.   Michael Hingson ** 26:56 I know once we went to a restaurant, and of course, having a family with two people in two different disabilities, went to this restaurant, and we were waiting to be seated, and finally, Karen said the hostess is just staring at us. She doesn't know who to talk to, because I'm not making eye contact, necessarily. And Karen, sitting in her chair is way lower. And so Karen just said to me, Well, this lady doesn't know who to talk to. So I said, Well, maybe we can get her to just ask us what what we want and what help we need. Are carrying on the conversation. Got this, this nice lady to recognize. Oh, you know, I can talk with them. And so she said, Well, how can I help you? And we both kind of said we'd like to sit and have breakfast. Oh, okay, and it went well from there. But it is, it is a challenge, and people have crazy perceptions, I know, going down the stairs at the World Trade Center on September 11, when I encountered the firefighters coming up for a while, they blocked me from going because they decided that I needed help, and they would, they would ask me questions, like, we're going to help you. Is that okay? And I said, No, it's not. But they always talked loud, because if you're blind, you obviously can't hear either, right? And it was difficult to get them to deal with all of that. And finally, I had to just say, Look, I got my friend David over here, who can see we're working together. We're fine, and they let us go because I had a sighted person with me, not that I had the ability to go downstairs, even though I had to help keep David focused sometimes, and also, there's no magic for a blind person to go downstairs. You know, you go down the stairs, you hold the rail, you turn left there, in this case, and you go down the next batch of stairs. But people don't recognize that. Maybe there are techniques that we use to deal with the same things that they deal with, only in a different way.   Ken Kunken ** 29:03 Absolutely, and that applies to work as well. I mean, people assume that if you can't do a job the way most people seem to do it, who don't have a disability, they automatically assume you're not going to be able to function at all at the job. Yeah, and a lot of times, it takes a lot of convincing to show people that there are other ways of approaching a problem and handling a work situation.   Michael Hingson ** 29:27 One of the common things that we as blind people face, and it happens in schools and so on, is, Oh, you don't need to learn braille that's outmoded. You can listen to books that are computer generated or recorded and so on. And the reality is, no we need to learn braille for the same reason the sighted people learn to read print, and that is, it's all about learning to spell. It's learning about sentence structure and so on, and it's learning about having better ways to be able to truly enter. Interact with the text as I tell people, I don't care what anyone says, you will not learn physics as well from recordings as you can by truly having access to everything in a braille book, because you can refer back easier, and they've done some improvements in recording, but it's still not the same as what you get when you do Braille, which is the same thing for you reading print, or any other sighted person reading print. You read that print because there are various reasons why you need to do that, as opposed to learning how to just listen to books recorded anyway,   Ken Kunken ** 30:36 right? Well, I had the added misfortune of being injured well before they had laptop   Michael Hingson ** 30:41 computers. Yeah, me too. Well, I yeah, not. I wasn't injured, but yeah,   Ken Kunken ** 30:46 right. So trying to do my schoolwork or later work at a job, you know, it posed even more challenges. Now, of course, having ebooks and being able to use a computer, it's made a big difference, not just for me, but for many individuals.   Michael Hingson ** 31:04 Sure, do you use like programs like Dragon Naturally Speaking to interact with the computer?   Ken Kunken ** 31:10 You know, I tried that, and I had a lot of difficulty with it. I know you need to train it. And when I first tried it, which was in its infancy, it just wasn't responding well to my voice, so I don't use that. I've been fortunate with that with advancements in wheelchairs, my wheelchair now has a Bluetooth device connected to my joystick, and I could actually move my left arm a little bit where I could work the joystick and move the mouse on my computer, moving my joystick. You   Michael Hingson ** 31:45 really might want to look into dragon again. It is just so incredibly different than it was years ago. I remember when Dragon Dictate first came out, and all of the challenges of it, but they have done so much work in developing the language models that it's it's a whole lot better than it used to be, and, yeah, you have to train it. But training isn't all that hard nowadays, even by comparison to what it was, and it gives you a lot of flexibility. And I am absolutely certain it would recognize your voice without any difficulty?   Ken Kunken ** 32:22 Well, it's good to hear that they've made those advancements,   Michael Hingson ** 32:26 and it's not nearly as expensive as it used to be, either. Well, that's good   Ken Kunken ** 32:30 to hear. I know when I first tried it, it was incredibly frustrating, yeah, because it wasn't responding well to my voice, and   Michael Hingson ** 32:38 it was like $1,500 as I recall, it was pretty expensive right now, it's maybe two or $300 and there's also a legal version of it and other things like that. Yeah, you really ought to try it. You might find it makes a big difference. It's worth exploring Anyway, okay, but be that as it may, so you you dealt with people's perceptions, and how did you, as you continue to encounter how people behave towards you, how did you keep from allowing that to embitter you or driving you crazy?   Ken Kunken ** 33:15 Well, you know, certainly at work, I needed to go in a jacket and tie, and I found that when you're wearing a jacket and tie, many people treated you differently than when you're just wearing street clothes. So I think that certainly helped that work. But I later became a supervisor in the district attorney's office, and people saw that, you know, not only could they talk with me on an intellectual level, but they saw I was supervising other assistant district attorneys, and I think that convinced a lot of people pretty quickly that I knew what I was doing and that they should treat me no different than they would any other lawyer, Assistant District Attorney.   Michael Hingson ** 33:59 Yeah, well, and it is projecting that confidence in a in a positive way that does make such a big difference,   Ken Kunken ** 34:08 absolutely. And I think when people saw me at work, one of the things that I appreciated was I never even needed to mention again that somebody with a disability could work, and not just at an entry level position, that a very responsible position. I was convinced them, just by showing them, without ever having to mention that somebody with a disability could do this kind of work.   Michael Hingson ** 34:35 I never bring it up unless it comes up, and a lot of times, especially when talking on the phone and so on, it never comes up. I've had times when people eventually met me, and of course, were themselves, somewhat amazed. I'm a blind person and all that I said, nothing's changed here, folks. The reality is that the same guy I was when you were just talking to me on the phone. So let's move forward. Word. And mostly people got it and and dealt with it very well.   Ken Kunken ** 35:08 Well, I used to have a lot of people, when they meet me for the first time, were very surprised to see that I was in a wheelchair. I never would say, Boy, you didn't sound like you were disabled. Yeah, right. And I think they were very surprised when they met me.   Michael Hingson ** 35:23 I've had some people who've said that to me, Well, you didn't sound blind on the telephone. And so depending on how snarky I feel or not, I might say, Well, what does a blind person sound like? And that generally tends to stop them, because the reality is, what does a blind person sound like? It doesn't mean anything at all, and it's really their attitudes that need to change. And I know as a keynote speaker for the last 23 years, just by doing the things that I do, and talking and communicating with people, it is also all about helping to change attitudes, which is a lot of fun.   Ken Kunken ** 36:03 You know, Michael, when I first went back to college, I was approached by a student on campus, and when he asked if I was Ken kunken, and I responded that I was, he asked, aren't you supposed to be in the hospital? Now, you know, I was very tempted to say yes, but I escaped. Please don't tell anyone. But you know, it even took a while to just show people, somebody with a disability does not need to be permanently in a rehab facility or a hospital or staying at home with their families, that there's an awful lot somebody could do and to be seen out in public and show people that you can work, you can go to school, you can do basically what everybody else does once you're given the opportunity.   Michael Hingson ** 36:55 Of course, being spiteful, my response would have been, well, yeah, I should still be in the hospital doing brain surgery, but I decided that I didn't want to be a doctor because I didn't have any patients, so I decided to take a different career, right? Oh, people, yeah, what do you do? And we all face it, but the reality is, and I believe very firmly and have have thought this way for a long time, that like it or not, we're teachers, and we do need to teach people, and we need to take that role on, and it can be difficult sometimes, because you can lose patience, depending on what kind of questions people ask and so on. But the reality is, we are teachers, and our job is to teach, and we can make that a very fun thing to do as we move forward, too.   Ken Kunken ** 37:44 You know, Michael, I found most people really want to be helpful. Yeah, a lot of times they don't know how to be helpful or how to go about it, or what to say or what to do, but most people are really good people that want to help. And you know, the more they come in contact with somebody with a disability, the more comfortable they will feel   Michael Hingson ** 38:04 right, and they'll learn to ask if you want help, and they won't make the assumption, which is, of course, the whole point.   Ken Kunken ** 38:14 You know, Michael, when you leave the job the district attorney's office, you would go through what they call an exit interview, where they would ask you what you thought was the best part of the job, what you thought could be improved. And I'm so happy and proud to say that I was told that a number of assistant district attorneys said that one of the best parts of their job was meeting and getting to know and working with me. And the reason why I wanted to highlight that was I know they weren't talking about me being Ken kunken, but me being somebody with a disability. Because unless they had a close relative with a disability, people rarely came in daily contact with somebody with a disability, and for them, it was often a revelation that they found helped motivate and inspire them to work harder in their job, and they were very appreciative of that,   Michael Hingson ** 39:12 but they also learned that the disability wasn't what defined you. What defined you was you and your personality and what you did not necessarily exactly how you   Ken Kunken ** 39:24 did it, absolutely. And I think it was also a revelation that working with me did not involve additional work for them, right? I was able to carry my own weight, and often was more productive than many of the people I was working with. Right?   Michael Hingson ** 39:42 Well, and I think that's a very crucial point about the whole thing. When you became a lawyer, did that change your view of yourself? I mean, I know it was a kind of an evolution that got you to being a lawyer. But how did becoming a lawyer and when go. Answer, and getting the law degree and then working in a law office. How did that change your perceptions and your attitudes and outlook?   Ken Kunken ** 40:06 You know, it really changed it a great deal, because I had people look at me with a very different eye when they were looking at me. You know, I enjoyed my work as a vocational rehabilitation counselor very much. And I encourage people to do that work. But I felt that there were people that looked at me and thought, you know, he has a disability. Maybe he could only work with other people had disabilities. And I was very proud of the fact that when I became a lawyer, I was working with very few people that had disabilities. Most of them were able bodied. And I wanted to show people that you're not limited in any way with who you're going to work with and what you could do. And I think it's so important for people to keep their perceptions high, their expectations high when they're dealing with individuals, because just because somebody has a disability does not mean they cannot perform and do as much as virtually anybody else on the job   Michael Hingson ** 41:14 well, and you clearly continue to have high expectations of and for you, but also I would suspect that the result was you had high expectations for those around you as well. You helped them shape what they did, and by virtue of the way you functioned, you helped them become better people as well.   Ken Kunken ** 41:38 Well, I certainly tried to and from the feedback that I've gotten from many of the people I worked with, that seemed to be the case, and I'm very proud of that. In fact, I might add Michael that two years ago, the district attorney, now her name is Ann Donnelly, actually started an award in the district attorney's office that's given out annually that they named the Kenneth J kunken award. They named it for me because they wanted to recognize and honor the outstanding Assistant District Attorney each year who displayed the work ethic and the loyalty and devotion to the office as well the person in the wheelchair, right? And I'm very proud of that,   Michael Hingson ** 42:25 but I will bet, and I'm not trying to mitigate it, but I will bet that mostly that award came about because of the things that you did and your work ethic, and that the wheelchair aspect of it was really somewhat second nature. And far down the list,   Ken Kunken ** 42:41 I'm very proud of the fact that that seems to be the case and and one of the aspects of that award was they talked about the effect that I had on my colleagues, and the beneficial effect that that was Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 42:56 because the reality is, it ultimately comes down to who you are and what you do and and I'm not, and again, I'm not mitigating being in a wheelchair or having any kind of disability, but I really, truly believe ultimately the disability isn't what is not what defines us, it's how we are and what we do and how we behave in society that really will be what helps us make a mark on whatever we're involved with,   Ken Kunken ** 43:28 right? And I think for some, as I say, it was a revelation to see that somebody with a disability had the same needs, wants and desires as everybody else. We were certainly no different with respect to that right.   Michael Hingson ** 43:43 So how long did you work as a lawyer and in the district attorney's office?   Ken Kunken ** 43:49 Well, I worked there full time for more than 33 years, and then I worked there in a part time capacity for an additional eight years. So all told, more than 40 years I worked there, and in fact, I'm one of the longest serving Nassau County assistant district attorneys that they've ever had.   Michael Hingson ** 44:09 Now, why did you go back to part time after 33 years?   Ken Kunken ** 44:15 Well, there are a number of reasons. You know, I I thought that due to some health issues, I wanted to play it safe and make sure that I locked in my pension, because I thought there would be a bigger payout if I retired while I was still working than if I died while I was working on the job. As it turned out, my health issue seemed to resolve itself, but I decided that, you know, retiring, when I did, gave me some more time to spend at home with my family, and I really appreciated being able to do that.   Michael Hingson ** 44:53 That's a very admirable thing. Can't complain about that. So what keeps you going?   Ken Kunken ** 45:00 What keeps me going now is my family. Just so your listeners know, I'm married to the wonderful woman that's actually sitting to my right right now. My name is Anna, and we're actually the parents of triplet sons. We have three incredible boys, Joseph, James and Timothy. They're now 20 years old, and they're currently sophomores at three separate colleges in upstate New York, and they're the light of my life. I couldn't be more proud. And they're what keeps me going these days.   Michael Hingson ** 45:33 What colleges?   Ken Kunken ** 45:36 Well, James is going to the State University of New York at Morrisville, where he's studying renewable energy. Timothy is pursuing a dual major at the SI Newhouse School of Communications in the Maxwell School of Public Policy at Syracuse University. And my son Joseph is actually attending my alma mater, Cornell University, where he's majoring in mechanical engineering.   Michael Hingson ** 46:06 And do they all go watch football games on the weekend? I mean, given the fact that least a couple of those are at schools with good football   Ken Kunken ** 46:13 teams, right? But you know what? They never wanted anything to do with football. But they are all physically active, in great shape, and in fact, all of them have pursued the martial arts, and all three of them are second degree black belts in Taekwondo. And they've all even worked as instructors in the Taekwondo studio here in Long Island.   Michael Hingson ** 46:35 So dad has to be careful, though they'll take you out, huh?   Ken Kunken ** 46:39 You bet. In fact, I've got my own three personal bodyguards when   Michael Hingson ** 46:43 I got right, you can't do better than that. And and Anna, which I'll bet is more formidable than all of them   Ken Kunken ** 46:53 on, is incredible. I mean, she is just a force that is unstoppable. She's incredible.   Michael Hingson ** 47:01 Well, that's cool all the way around, and it's, it's great that you, you have a good neighborhood around you to support you, and I think we all need that. That's that's pretty important to to deal with. So with your job and all that, now that you are retired, I don't know whether you have much stress in your life, but how do you deal with stress? And how does stress affect you and or does it make any difference with a disability?   Ken Kunken ** 47:30 It sure does. It's an interesting question, because before my injury, one of the ways I would deal with stress would be out of the football field, yeah, you know, being physically active, running into an individual, you know, to tackle or block, that was a great way to relieve some of my stress. Once I had my injury, I no longer had that outlet, so I had to find different ways of dealing with it. One of my ways was, you know, trying to sit outside and sit in the garden or by water and, you know, just enjoy nature and try and relax and clear my mind. But now my best stress relievers are my three children. I'm spending time with them, watching all that they're doing. I find that the best way of me to be able to relax and relieve any anxieties that I have?   Michael Hingson ** 48:23 Well, I think there's a lot of value in doing things that keep you calm and focused. I think that is the best way to deal with stress. All too often, we don't think or be introspective about ourselves and our lives, and we don't really step back and get rid of that stress mentally, and that's where it really all comes from. I mean, I know people have physical manifestations of stress and so on, but I would submit that typically, stress is so much more an emotional thing because we haven't learned how to deal with it, and you clearly have   Ken Kunken ** 49:02 it took a while, but yeah, now I have my family to help every step of the way, and that includes relieving the stress that I've under.   Michael Hingson ** 49:10 Yeah, and stress is important to get rid of and not have around. It will help you live a whole lot longer not to have stress I just went through a week ago and op was, you know, an operation to change a heart valve. And people keep asking me, well, Weren't you worried? Weren't you stressed over that? And my answer was, No, I had no control over it really happening to my knowledge, I don't think that I've been a very poor eater, and all of my arteries and everything were good. And so no, I wasn't stressed, even when I first learned that there was an issue and wasn't an emergency room for over 24 hours, mostly sitting around, I chose not to be stressed, and it was a choice. And so I just listened to things around me and became quite entertained at some of the people. People who were in the emergency room with me, but being stressed wasn't going to do anything to help the process at all. So I refuse to get stressed.   Ken Kunken ** 50:09 That's great. And you know, I think this finally retiring has helped me deal with stress as well, because working as an assistant district attorney, there can be a lot of stressful situations in the office, and it's, it's nice to finally be retired and be able to enjoy all of my activities outside of the office.   Michael Hingson ** 50:33 What would you say is probably the most stressful thing that you had to endure as an attorney? You were, I mean, you did this for 40 years, or almost 40 years? So what? Well, actually, yeah, for 40 years. So what would you say is the most stressful thing that you ever had to deal with?   Ken Kunken ** 50:50 Well, I had to rely on, you know, my memory, because it was difficult for me even turning pages of a book or pulling, you know, pieces of paper out of a file, and there was a lot of paperwork that you get to be familiar with, whether they be grand jury testimony or prior witness statements. And I had to rely a lot of my memory and through the help of student interns or paralegals or secretaries, and it was very difficult. And I might add, you know, just to give you one anecdote, one day after I had convicted a defendant of, you know, felony, you know, he was a person with a lot of prior involvement with the criminal justice system, and I was about to go down for his sentencing, he jumped in the elevator with me, and now we're alone in the elevator riding down, and here I am with this person that I convicted of a serious case, and I'm about to recommend that he go to an upstate prison. And he approaches me and says, I have a proposition for you. If you don't send me to jail, I'll agree to work as your personal care attendant for a year, which really struck me as odd. I mean, he must have thought that working for me for a year would be the equivalent of going to prison for a few years. But fortunately, the elevator door opened and I politely turned down his request and went to court, and he was sentenced to two to four years in an upstate prison.   Michael Hingson ** 52:28 Still was creative,   52:30 right?   Michael Hingson ** 52:33 So in all of your life and all the things you've done, what are you most proud   Ken Kunken ** 52:36 of, well, but definitely most proud of my family life? I mean, as I indicated, I'm married now, married for more than 21 years now, my three boys are sophomores in college and doing absolutely great, and make me proud every single day. But I'm proud of the fact that I was able to go back to school, complete my education and work at a job and earn a living where I was able to support myself and able to purchase a house and live now with my wife and children and lead as just about as normal a life as any other family would lead.   Michael Hingson ** 53:18 Now being married to Ana is that your first marriage? It sure is. So there we go. Well, I hear you and but you guys met late, and I'm going to step out on a limb and say it proves something that I've always felt, which is, you'll get married when the right person comes along, especially if you're mature enough to recognize it,   Ken Kunken ** 53:41 you're right. And I was very fortunate that the right person came along in my life, and we have a very happy marriage that I cannot picture life without him right now,   Michael Hingson ** 53:56 my wife and I got married when I was 32 she was 33 but we knew what we wanted in a partner, and when we first met each other, it just sort of clicked right from the beginning. We met in January of 1982 and in July, I asked her to marry me, and we got married in November of 1982 and so we were married for 40 years before she passed. And you know, there are always challenges, but, but you deal with it. So it must have been really an interesting time and an interesting life, suddenly discovering you have three boy triplets.   Ken Kunken ** 54:31 You know, it really was well, you know, when I decided to get married, she told me that she wanted to have my baby, and not just any baby my baby, she said she wanted to see a little pumpkin running around our home. And this really seemed impossible at the time. I had been paralyzed for more than 30 years, and I was already in my 50s, but we looked into various options, including in vitro fertilization and. And we're very excited, excited to learn we could still, I could still father a child. So we pursued it. And you know, through good fortune, good luck, and I guess somebody smiling on us from above, Anna became pregnant with triplets, and I couldn't be happier to have these three wonderful boys in my life.   Michael Hingson ** 55:21 So did becoming a father change you? Or how did you evolve? When that all happened,   Ken Kunken ** 55:26 it sure did. I mean, you know, it went from me being number one in honors life to suddenly being number four after all, three boys got the attention they needed, but it was wonderful for me to be able to help shape their lives and guide them so that they would develop the right character and values and learn the importance of helping others throughout their lives, which they do, and It's I think it's made me a better person, being able to help and guide them. That's cool.   Michael Hingson ** 56:07 Well, the the other thing I would ask is, if you had a chance to go back and talk to a younger Ken, what would you say? What would you teach them so that they would maybe make mistakes that you made?   Ken Kunken ** 56:18 Well, I'd say there's an awful lot you could still do in life, even without your physical movement, and sometimes it takes a lot of patience and a lot of self reflection, but to realize there's an awful lot you can do and that they need to keep their expectations high for themselves as well as for others, and to realize that just because something has not been done before doesn't mean they cannot do it now. They've got to find different ways of approaching problems and handling it and developing some self confidence in themselves and their ability to deal with difficult situations.   Michael Hingson ** 57:03 How did the Americans with Disabilities Act improve all that you did and make your life, especially on the job, better?   Ken Kunken ** 57:12 Well, it, you know, made facilities so much more accessible. When I first went back to college, there was not one ramp or curb cut on the entire campus. On my first day back in school, I had to be either pulled up or bounced down close to 100 steps just to attend my classes, and as I indicated, in the DAs office, I couldn't even fit through the swinging doorways to get in the courtroom. So it made it tremendously easier to not have to deal with all the physical challenges, but it also made it better for dealing with other people and their attitudes about dealing with people with disabilities, because thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, you see more people with disabilities out in public. So people are more used to seeing, dealing, interacting with people, and seeing what they can do and that they're just like everybody else. And as a result, people's attitudes have been changing, and I think that's helped me as well, in many different ways.   Michael Hingson ** 58:20 Cool, well, you have written a book about all of this. Tell me about the book.   Ken Kunken ** 58:27 Okay, I actually started writing a book when I was still in the rehab facility. Not long after I was hurt, a friend of my aunt Lorraine's by the name of Albert meglan visited me in the hospital and thought that one it may help me deal with my depression by talking about what I was going through, but also inform other individuals what a spinal cord injury was like and what's involved with rehabilitation. So he used to visit me in the rehab facility one day a week for a number of weeks for me to start writing a book about my experiences. And then when I went back to school, I started working on it on my own, but I would pick it up and stop and start and stop again over the course of 50 years. And then once I retired, I had more time to sit down with my wife, and I would dictate to her, and she would type it on her laptop computer until we finally finished my memoir, which is called I dream of things that never were, the Ken kunken story, and it's published by a company called 12 tables Press, and they could learn more about my book by going on my website, which is kenkunkin.com and I might add that where I got the title of my book was six months after my injury. I was asked to testify before a United States Health subcommittee chaired by Senate. Senator Edward Kennedy. And eight days after my testimony, Senator Kennedy sent me a glass paperweight in the mail that had an inscription on it that the senator said his late brother Robert Kennedy liked very much. And the inscription read, some men see things as they are and say, Why I dream of things that never were. And say, why not? And that's where I got the title of my book. I dream of things that never were.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:28 Yeah, that's cool. And where can people get the book?   Ken Kunken ** 1:00:35 Well, it's available on Amazon. It's also available at the Cornell bookstore, and if they go on my website, Ken kunken.com spellkin For me, please. It's K U N, as in Nancy. K e n that tells of a number of ways that they could purchase the book, both the hardcover book, it's also available as a Kindle version as an e book, and just recently, we put it out as an audio book as well. And they could learn all about it by going to the website, but certainly it's available on Amazon. If they wanted to order in bulk, they could contact my publisher directly, and he could help them fulfill that type of order. Cool.   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:22 That is great. So now the real question is, are there any more books in Ken to come out?   Ken Kunken ** 1:01:28 Well, this book took me 50 years to I know you got to go a little bit faster. So no, I think I wrote down everything that I wanted to convey to people in that book, and now I'm actively just promoting the book like you. I've spoken at a number of different events as a motivational speaker, and you know, the book has given me a way to get m

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Livingston has long been one of the most successful plaintiff's attorneys in the United States. Reserved, methodical and precise, Ms. Livingston has been called “A Legal Legend” by Law Dragon and named one of “The 50 most influential women lawyers in America” by New York magazine. She has been a partner at the law firm of Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore since 1989. Ms. Livingston has won 37 trials with verdicts in excess of $1 million and has negotiated hundreds of settlements that have resulted in payments to her clients of almost a half-billion dollars. She specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. Ms. Livingston is the current President of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only group limited to 100 of the best plaintiff lawyers in the United States who possess exceptional qualifications, are experienced and skillful in the handling of courtroom litigation, and who are respected among their peers. She was the first female, and youngest member invited to be a part of this prestigious organization. Judith A. Livingston has the distinction of being named in Best Lawyers magazine for 2011 and 2013 as the New York Medical Malpractice “Lawyer of the Year.” She was cited by the National Law Journal as one of “40 lawyers who have made their mark in the area of health care law,” and she has been listed yearly by New York magazine and Super Lawyers magazine as one of the best lawyers in New York. New York magazine also cited her as one of “the 50 most influential women lawyers in America.” And in every listing, since Lawdragon began recognizing the top 500 lawyers in the United States, Ms. Livingston has been selected as one of the country's top lawyers. In 2022, Judith was inducted into the Maurice A. Deane School of Law Hall of Fame at Hofstra University. Hofstra Law established the Hall of Fame “to honor alumni whose exemplary careers and extraordinary service to the betterment of society have significantly impacted the Hofstra Law community and beyond.” She received the Presidential Medal from Hofstra University and the Fordham Founder's Award in 2014. The former is awarded to “distinguished persons in recognition of outstanding career achievement and professional leadership.” The latter “recognizes individuals whose personal and professional lives reflect the highest aspirations of the University's defining traditions, as an institution dedicated to wisdom and learning in the service of others." A fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Judith Livingston has participated nationally in lectures and seminars on subjects ranging from trial strategy to women in the courtroom. Ms. Livingston sits on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. She is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers; the International Society of Barristers; the Bar Association of the City of New York; the American Association of Justice, and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. From 2006 through 2009, Ms. Livingston was co-president of the Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert (JALBCA.) She continues on the JALBCA Board of Directors, helping to educate women in the fight against breast cancer. Judith A. Livingston graduated from The State University of New York, Stony Brook, with high honors; and from Hofstra University School of Law in 1979, where she received a J.D. degree and an Honorary Doctor of Laws in 1998. In 2014, Ms. Livingston gave the Commencement address at Hofstra University School of Law, the second time she was given that honor. Bar AdmissionsNew York, 1979 EducationJuris Doctor (J.D.), Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York, 1979Honorary Doctor of Laws, Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York, 1998Honorary Degree, Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York, 2015Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Honors: With High Honors(B.A.), State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York, 1976 Honors, Awards and Special RecognitionsMaurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University: Inducted into the Hall of Fame, 2022Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Women in Law, Champions of Justice, 2019Citizen's Union: “Gotham Great” Honoree, October, 2017, Gotham Great: “Honoring outstanding leaders who enhance the vitality of New York City.”Feerick Center For Social Justice: “Spirit Of Hope Award”, October, 2016, “Honoring individuals who have dedicated themselves to service and justice.”Hofstra Law School: “Outstanding Women In The Law” Award, April, 2016Hofstra University: Alumnus of The Year, September, 2015Fordham University: “Fordham Founder's Award”, May, 2014, “The highest honor conferred by the University, in recognition of individuals whose personal and professional lives reflect the highest aspirations of the University's defining traditions, as an institution dedicated to wisdom and learning in the service of others.”Hofstra University: “Presidential Medal”, May, 2014, “The highest honor conferred by the University, awarded to distinguished persons in recognition of outstanding career achievement and professional leadership.”Brooklyn A Legal Services Corporation: “Champion Of Justice Award”, November, 2010United Cerebral Palsy – “Women Who Care” Award, May, 2009Best Lawyers®: “Lawyer of The Year”, 2011 and 2013Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 1993 – presentHofstra University, “Allan Tod Gittleson Society – Inaugural Member”, June, 2013National Law Journal: “Profiles In Power: The 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers”LawDragon Magazine, Named one of the “Top 500 Lawyers In The United States” annually since the inception of the listing (from 2007 through 2017)LawDragon 500, “The Hall of Fame”, November 2015, “To commemorate the 50 lawyers who have made the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America each year it has been published.”Super Lawyers®, Named to the Top 10 New York – Metro Lawyers 2020-presentSuper Lawyers®, Named one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York annuallySuper Lawyers®, Named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in New York on an annual basisJudges And Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert – “JALBCA” Leadership Achievement Award, May, 2008NYSTLA, “Civil Justice Honor 2006 Award”, June, 2006United Jewish Appeal – Trial Lawyer's Division “Outstanding Leadership And Contributions On Behalf of The Legal Community And All Humanity” Award, April, 1996Hofstra Law School – Dean's Award For Distinguished Alumnus, November, 1995 Professional Associations and MembershipsInner Circle of Advocates, President, 2022Inner Circle of Advocates, Vice President, 2020 – 2022International Academy of Trial Lawyers, FellowNew York State Trial Lawyers Association, Board of DirectorsAmerican College of Trial Lawyers, MemberInternational Society of Barristers, MemberBar Association of the City of New York, MemberAmerican Association of Justice, Member Pro Bono ActivitiesJudges and Lawyers Breast Cancer (JALBCA), Board Member and Past PresidentNew York State Continuing Legal Education BoardGovernor's Second Judicial Department Screening CommissionAmerican College of Trial Lawyers, New York Downstate Committee Location: New York, New YorkServing all five Boroughs of New York City, Long Island and Westchester County 

elitefts Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html            Support and help the Podcast grow by Joining The Crew:  https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/             In this 271st podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk, Rick Collins takes a seat.   Rick Collins is a lawyer and author who is internationally recognized as a legal authority in the field of testosterone and other anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing substances. Based out of New York as a principal in the law firm of Collins Gann McCloskey & Barry, he has a nationwide practice and has defended countless clients against investigations and criminal prosecutions alleging the unlawful marketing, distribution or prescription of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, or non-compliant dietary supplements. He represents numerous companies in the dietary supplement industry. He is also a nationally Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) and former personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder.    He served on a working group of the United States Sentencing Commission in revising the federal anabolic steroid sentencing guidelines in 2006 and was a consultant on the documentary film “Bigger, Stronger, Faster*” (2008), in which he also appeared on camera. He has contributed chapters to three textbooks on sports nutrition, has been published in the scientific literature on issues relating to performance drugs, and is a frequent contributor to various health and fitness publications.    He has served as Legal Counsel to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). Rick received his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law, where he attended on a full academic scholarship and served on the Law Review. He can be reached at 516-294-0300. To learn more about Rick, please go to www.RickCollins.com.                   ABOUT THE HOST   Dave Tate is the founder and co-owner of elitefts.com. He is the author of twenty books and has logged more than 40,000 hours of training and consulting. Dave is married to elitefts co-owner Traci Arnold-Tate, and they reside in London, Ohio, with their two sons. Personal Credo: Live, Learn, Pass on™.   Dave's IG: https://www.instagram.com/underthebar/?hl=en             SPONSORS     elitefts   If you can put it in a gym bag or load weight on it, we have you covered.     https://www.elitefts.com/   Use Code TABLE TALK for 10% off your first elitefts order.           SUPPORT THE SHOW   All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast. Shop these elitefts items: https://www.elitefts.com/content/table-talk/      Support Dave Tate's Table Talk podcast by joining the crew.  https://whop.com/tabletalkcrew/      elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/      elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/        SPONSORSHIP/PODCAST INQUIRIES   For sponsorships or business inquiries, reach out to tabletalkmedia@elitefts.net   For Podcast inquiries, please DM @elitefts on Instagram or email tabletalkguest@elitefts.net     #DDTTTP   #DTTTP   #ddttp

When some people see a need or an opportunity, they dream about who will meet it or make it happen. Others, like today's guest on Founder Friday, task it upon themselves to take action and create the reality they want to see for the benefit of others. Kymme is owner of Bushwick Grind, a speciality coffee shop and cafe, established in 2015. Here she hosts the 2Fish5Loaves community fridge which provides hundreds of pounds of free food to local residents. She is also a technologist with a tenure of over 30 years in the IT sector, employed with Weight Watchers International for 25 years, currently in the role of Principal Technical Project Manager and is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Business , LI NY. Over the nearly 10 years Bushwick Grind has been awarded 2022 HEINZ Black Kitchen Cast Iron Trophy, 1010 Wins Small Biz Pitch Competition, 2018 Brooklyn Cornerstone Biz of the Year, and many more honors due to Kymme and her team's dedication to community, quality, and nourishing others through the companies varied services.  In this episode we will be talking all about how Kymme first started on this journey, what she has learned along the way, and her advice for how to run an impactful people-focused cafe business. We discuss: The genesis of Bushwick Grind Learning coffee and focusing on simple offerings Community, networking, and taking action to make a difference Introducing food and working with other organisations The importance of having a strong team that vibes with your vision Working full time outside of running the shop. How?! Harnessing the power of ideation to unlock possibilities  Becoming a mentor and paying it forward Links: https://www.bushwickgrind.com/ IG: @bushwickgrind   Related episodes: 337: Founder Friday w/ Diana Martinez of Cafe Calle, Los Angeles 236 : Founder Friday! w/ Meil Castagna-Herrera & Curtis Herrera of Cafe Corazon! 316 : Founder Friday! w/ Jim Sanders of Heartwood Coffee Roasters, Cleveland, Ohio 359 : Founder Friday! w/ Nigel Price of Drip Coffee Makers NYC Hire Keys to the Shop Consulting to work with you 1:1 to transform your operations, quality, and people. Schedule a free discovery call now! https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Get the best brewer and tool for batch espresso, iced lattes, and 8 minute cold brew! www.groundcontrol.coffee   The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series! www.pacificfoodservice.com  

In life, many of us may face the challenge of a loved one being diagnosed with a life-changing disease. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. How do you handle it? My dad had Alzheimer's disease. It was a slow progression in the beginning, but when he needed to go into assisted living and eventually into a group home, I wasn't sure how we would pay for it. It was so expensive, and I thought he would run through his money fast before I had to dip it into my pocket. What Happens When Your Spouse or Parent Has a Life-Changing Disease? On today's show of Hilary Topper on Air, Diana Lattanzio, partner at The Russo Law Group, talks with us about how to deal with situations like the one above. Diana experienced this both with her grandfather and with her father, who currently has Parkinson's disease. Diana discusses what the process is to apply for Medicaid to meet his ongoing needs. She also talks about how families can proactively plan for the legal aspects of long-term care, considering the potential impact of a life-changing diagnosis. Diana Lattanzio also answers the following questions: What key advice do you have for individuals who find themselves suddenly responsible for making important legal decisions on behalf of a loved one with a serious medical condition? In your experience, what are common misconceptions about Elder Law, and how can individuals better understand the support it provides? Could you share a success story or case that highlights the positive impact of proper legal planning in the face of life-changing health challenges? About Diana Lattazio Diana Lattanzio is a Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C.  of Garden City, Islandia, and Lido Beach, New York. She brings over 20 years of experience to Russo Law Group, P.C., where she focuses on elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning, special needs planning, and real estate. Diana is available to assist Italian-speaking clients. A compassionate person by nature, Diana's interest in Elder Law was inspired by her close relationship with her maternal grandparents. She appreciated the sacrifices they made coming to America for a better life, together with their wisdom and the life lessons they imparted to the rest of the family. When Diana's grandfather required home care, Diana's mother provided it. Diana saw firsthand the challenges caregivers and elders face and vowed to dedicate her career to helping families during times of crisis. She is committed to minimizing the stress her clients are going through while providing sound legal advice to protect their assets against the high cost of long-term care. Diana earned her B.S., Magna Cum Laude, from St. John's University and her J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law. She is licensed to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey and is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court. How to Reach Diana Lattazio? Diana can be reached at The Russo Law Group by going to the web here: https://vjrussolaw.com/staff-member/diana-lattanzio/ or calling 1-800-680-1717 and asking for Diana Lattanzio. Special thanks to our sponsors for making this show and all the shows this season possible: The Russo Law Group, P.C. -  Long Island's Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning law firm. For additional info visit vjrussolaw.com. Buddha Bath - a natural bath and body care company. For more info visit buddhabath.net.  

To celebrate the 100th episode of the She Believed She Could podcast, Allison is joined by her husband Brian Walsh, and dear friend Brian Schweitzer. In today's episode, they kick off a new season, take a walk down memory lane and share valuable advice on how they've built their lives and businesses together. And while we've spotlighted amazing women over the last 4 seasons, this episode is the first of many where we will welcome men to the show! Enjoy!Memorable Moments:“I think there have definitely been pivotal moments for me at certain times in which I can actually pinpoint and say, If I had not made those decisions, I would not be here now.”“Together, we're both trying to build our businesses. We're both trying to find time to invest in ourselves, to support our kids, and support each other and everything that's happening in our lives.”“I've learned that at different stages and phases of life and your career and family and everything – you have to be okay with asking for support. There's this misconception that you have to do it alone, you've got to make it and figure it out the hard way. You don't, there's a lot of amazing people that want to support you, your dreams, and your goals.”“My biggest piece of business advice, it's the ABCs. Who is your attorney? Who is your banker? And who is your CPA? If you know those three, you have contact with them, and they're involved in the operation of your business, I think your business is going to do that much better.”“I'm very protective of who I allow into this inner circle because I realize the influence that people can have over you.”About Brian Walsh:Brian M. Walsh, esq. has practiced law in Florida for over fifteen years. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association. In March 2016, he also became one of the 10 percent of lawyers who experienced the honor of being sworn into practice before the United States Supreme Court. His extensive experience and focused approach to law have helped him earn the honor of enjoying a distinguished Martindale-Hubbell Rating.Prior to becoming a lawyer, Brian served his community as a paramedic for a decade. Brian began his higher-education at King's College, where he was an honors graduate earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law in New York in 2003. During law school he also had an opportunity to study abroad in Nice, France, at the University of Nice Law School. Following his graduation from Hofstra, Brian went on to receive a Masters in Federal Tax Law from the University of Miami School of Law in 2004.After working at large, reputable firms for over a decade, Brian and his business partner, Brandon Banks opened Walsh Banks Law, a boutique business, real estate, and franchise law firm in Orlando, FL in 2015. In addition, they open Triumph Title Group in 2020 as an extension of their real estate practice.Throughout his career, he has represented both buyers and sellers in some $500 million in international and domestic merger and acquisition transactions, lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions totaling over $750 million, franchisors and franchisees in mutually beneficial franchise relationships, and offered business and corporate representation to hundreds of companies including both local and Fortune 500 organizations. Brian's counsel has also been utilized in some $600 million worth of real estate sales and acquisitions. His expertise in counsel for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs, and all aspects of corporate and business law has enabled him to assist clients with intellectual property licensing, business contracts, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Brian also practices commercial lending and finance law. For the past decade, he has proudly worked with individuals, corporations and partnerships, banking institutions, and non-profit organizations.For more information, please visit www.walshbanks.com.Connect with Allison:⭐ Connect on Instagram @allisonwalsh⭐ JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shebelievedshecouldcommunity⭐ Check out book recommendations from the show here⭐ Download your free 90-day planner hereConnect with Brian:⭐  www.walshbanks.com⭐ https://triumphtitlegroup.com/ 

Kelli Jones, Esq. is the founder of Kelli Jones Law. Kelli counsels entrepreneurs, small business owners, and online coaches through the process of legally protecting their business, through federal trademark registration, contracts, and other business strategies. Kelli has been practicing law for over 7 years and has previously worked both in the non-profit sector and private industry. Kelli received her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in Hempstead, NY.

Selika Josiah Talbott is a leading industry voice for the adoption of New Mobility: Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric vehicles. The Founder of Autonomous Vehicle Consulting, LLC and Solutions 4 New Mobility Education, LLC., she provides strategic advice to companies and organizations in the mobility space and educational materials for youth and adults on new mobility. She is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern California and Co-Directs the UC Davis Institute for Transportation Studies' Environmental Justice Fellowship. Selika has extensively published in Forbes.com and is considered a go-to expert media source aswell as a highly sought-after speaker. Selika has had a Distinguished career in public service at the federal, state, and local levels. She served at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and held policy positions in County and Township public entities. As an attorney, she practiced product liability defense representing franchises, taught continuing legal education, and authored several papers on insurance and product liability defense. Selika has a J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law, a B.A from SUNY Stony Brook with a Political Science Major, and a Minor in Socio-legal studies. She also holds Certifications in Executive Leadership from American University, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion from Cornell University and Corporate Board Readiness from Santa Clara University.

Lawrence Jay Braunstein is a partner in the law firm of Braunstein & Zuckerman, Esqs, in White Plains, New York. His practice includes the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law and related civil and criminal litigation. Since 1985 he has specifically focused his practice in the areas of child custody litigation, including parent-child contact problems and issues involving allegations of parental alienation and refuse/resist dynamics, and litigation involving allegations of child sexual abuse, physical abuse and abusive head trauma (shaken baby) in matrimonial, family and criminal cases. He is recognized by his peers as an expert in these areas and is often hired by other lawyers to assist them in their litigation because of his expertise in these areas.He regularly lectures as an invited speaker, both nationally and internationally, in the areas of child sexual abuse, physical abuse and shaken baby, child custody litigation, expert witness testimony, courtroom psychology, trial procedures, and on various other criminal, family and matrimonial law topics to judges, attorneys, medical and mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel (State and Federal), prosecutors (State and Federal), and child protection service personnel. Since 1999 he has served on the faculty of the New York City Police Department Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigation Course and, since 2014, on the faculty of the New York City Police Department Homicide Investigator Course. In 2004 he was the only defense attorney invited by the FBI to participate as a member of the working group to plan the International Online Child Sexual Victimization Symposium, and to present to both the working group and the Symposium. He has conducted hundreds of training with police departments across the county, with the FBI Behavioral Analysis Units, and with police agencies in England, Scotland, Wales, and South Africa. Outside of his practice, Larry believes in the importance of adequately training the next generation of lawyers in both litigation and non-litigation skills. To further that goal he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Hofstra University School of Law in Hempstead, New York where he teaches Modern Divorce Advocacy, and Child Abuse and Neglect.Since 2007 he has been named as one of the “Top Attorneys in the New York Metro Area” as published in the New York Times Magazine's Super Lawyer Section, and one of the top Twenty-Five “Super Lawyers” in the Westchester County, New York, area. In 2014 he was rated “AV Preeminent” by the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, indicating his high level of ethical standards and professional ability, generated from evaluations by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the United States and Canada. In 2018 he was included in Best Lawyers in America, and his firm was included in Best Law Firms in America.He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers.Larry is a respected member of the legal community and is involved in leadership positions with several professional organizations. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Executive Committee and Former Co-Chair of the Committee on Child Custody; Past Legal Chair of the New York State Interdisciplinary Forum on Mental Health and Family Law, and Past Chair of the Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section. He is Vice President of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) New York Chapter, and a member of the Expert Faculty of the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN). He is also a Past Co-President of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) New York Chapter, and a member of the Board of Directors of AFCC International.Larry is a member of the Board of Editors of, and is a contributor to, the Journal of Child Custody&

During this episode, Bridgette Keller speaks with Kerlann Flowers, Legal Director and Senior Attorney for Hofstra University School of Law's Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP), and Mintz Associate Jean Krebs. They discuss the work of the MLP, how the ongoing pandemic has impacted the MLP and its clients, and, in many respects, made collaboration between medical providers and lawyers more important than ever.

Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine is putting one of its closest partners, China, in a difficult position. Just weeks before the conflict began, China and Russia announced a new partnership without limits that was seen as a shared bulwark against pressure by the United States and its allies. But Russia's choice to attack its neighbor Ukraine is an awkward tension with China's long-standing position against the use of force between states, and some cracks may be showing in the new relationship as China has so far not proven willing to come as wholeheartedly to Russia's support as its pre-war declaration might have suggested.To better understand how the war in Ukraine is impacting China's strategy toward the rest of the world, Scott R. Anderson sat down with two legal experts: Dr. Patricia Kim, a David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Brookings Institution who specializes in China policy, and Professor Julian Ku, a professor at Hofstra University School of Law who has studied China's approach to the international system. They discussed the new relationship between China and Russia, China's role in the Ukraine conflict and what lessons it is taking away from the Western response, including for its own interests in Taiwan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting married again after a divorce or the death of your spouse can have a lot of mixed emotions, one of which feels like a fresh start. But it's important to consider how joining your life with someone else may impact your future, especially your estate plan. So, what do people entering a second marriage need to know when it comes to planning for the future? About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Deanna Eble, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island's Signature Elder Law, Special Needs, and Estate Planning Law Firm. Hear Deanna discuss the main factors people getting married for a second time need to know when planning for the future. Learn about a variety of estate planning for second marriages options including prenuptial agreements, inheritance, and more! About Deanna Eble Deanna is a Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach, and Manhattan, New York. She focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Planning, and has practiced in these areas for more than fifteen years. Deanna is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women's Bar Association, Elder Counsel, and is admitted to the New York Bar. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law. Deanna frequently presents seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. As an attorney, Deanna has helped hundreds of families with all levels of planning. She assists families interested in planning in advance for the possibility of incapacity, the need for long-term care, and estate planning for second marriages. She also helps families in crisis situations—when they have been told that a loved one must enter a nursing home soon or has already been placed in one, and they need to obtain assistance from Medicaid quickly. About the Russo Law Group Russo Law Group, P.C. is dedicated to providing peace of mind to you and your family. Their team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys and special needs (disability) attorneys have experience in helping people with their problems. They promise to answer any question with a straight answer. Once they meet with you, they will be able to assist you. For more information about Deanna, estate planning for second marriages, and the Russo Law Group visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com/.

Alafair Burke is an American crime novelist, professor of law, and legal commentator. She is a New York Times bestselling author of 18 crime novels, including The Ex, The Wife, and The Better Sister, and two series—one featuring NYPD Detective Ellie Hatcher, and the other, Portland, Oregon, prosecutor Samantha Kincaid.[1] Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages. She currently lives in New York City and is a professor of law at Hofstra University School of Law. She has served on the board of directors of the Mystery Writers of America and as president of its New York chapter. In 2017, she was elected as a member of the American Law Institute. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Authors Guild Foundation.In 2014, publisher Simon & Schuster announced that Mary Higgins Clark and Burke were collaborating on the Under Suspicion series, featuring an intrepid television journalist who reinvestigates cold cases.[6]In 2017, Burke was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Novel for her book, The Ex.Burke currently serves as the President of Mystery Writers of America and is the first woman of color to be elected to that position.https://www.alafairburke.com/ Today's episode is brought to you by John's full series of crime thrillers available right now. You can get them through Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/John-A.-Hoda/e/B00BGPXBMM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.JohnHoda.com to get a free copy of John's new novella Liberty City Nights.Thank you for listening. If you have a moment to spare please leave a rating or comment on Apple Podcasts as that will help us expand the circle around our campfire. If you have any questions please feel to reach out to me via my website http://www.johnhoda.com

Bestselling author of "Excellence Beyond Compliance" James Gesualdi is speaking with us again, this time we're taking a deeper dive into his "Principles of Constructive Engagement" and the "Enlightened Caregivers Creed." You can listen to his first interview right here: https://whydopetsmatter.podbean.com/e/introducing-the-show-why-do-pets-matter-podcast-100/ Animals matter, they are living beings that share the planet with us. Pets are an integral part of our lives, our homes, and our families. Jim's work is featured in his monthly column "Getting Better All The Time" on the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy website. https://sdzwaacademy.org/ About James Gesualdi James F. Gesualdi has been “lawyering from the heart” on animal welfare and wildlife conservation-related matters for a quarter of a century. He is dedicated to “making a difference for animals and people” through collaboration and by building consensus in constructive and innovative ways.  Jim has a B.A., magna cum laude, with highest honors in Government by the St. Lawrence University; an M.A., in Political Science by the State University of New York at Stony Brook; and a J.D. with Distinction by the Hofstra University School of Law.  He was also a recipient of both the Animals and the Law's Exemplary Service Award in 2018 and Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award in 2019.  James Gesualdi's Book: https://ExcellenceBeyondCompliance.com

Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Huawei, is free, having been put on a flight from Canada back to her native China. Moments later, two Canadians held in China were also freed and put on flights back to Canada in what many are describing as hostage diplomacy by the People's Republic of China. The United States had indicted Wanzhou and Huawei for bank fraud but dropped the indictment against her at least, having reached a deferred prosecution agreement with her in which she gave statements that may be used against Huawei. To go over all of the angles, Benjamin Wittes sat down with Pete Strzok, former deputy head of counterintelligence at the FBI; Julian Ku, a professor of law at Hofstra University School of Law; and Leah West of Carleton University in Canada.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award-winning animal welfare attorney and author James Gesualdi, works on animal law since 1989. He is the founding Member and former Chair of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Animals and the Law; Founding Co-Chair of the Suffolk County Bar Association Animal Law Committee; and Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Animal Law Committee. James has a B.A., magna cum laude, with highest honours in Government by the St. Lawrence University; a M.A., in Political Science by the State University of New York at Stony Brook; and a J.D. with Distinction by the Hofstra University School of Law. He was also a recipient of both the Animals and the Law's Exemplary Service Award in 2018 and Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law Award in 2019. James shares his encounter with a well-known performing dolphin, Little Bit, and how this inspired him into serving people and animals through the power of law. He highlights the importance of not only responding to crises in the zoological world, but also finding means to prevent them from re-occurring in the future,“It's about acting today, not the future” he says. James has written many featured columns on a variety of platforms. James and Sabrina highlight that collaboration can be vital in creating effective change for animals, caregivers, and the public, as well as understand the importance of reviewing legislation and viewing law as a foundation to build upon when caring for animals. James also provides key advice for getting into the animal industry through volunteering and collaborative work, whilst covering experiences he has had of this and how this has helped shaped his career. How we can always do better for animals and going the extra mile is covered in his influential book “Excellence beyond compliance” which is coming out in an updated version in the future. Other inspiring James' quotes: “There's no end to the sources of inspiration we can find and we can share with this world” and “What can we do today to advance animal interests, protection and wellbeing?” Read the American Bar Association Resolution HERE Read the American Bar Association International law section tort trial and insurance practice section HERE Read more about the American Bar Association Calls for the Negotiation of an International Animal Welfare Treaty HERE Read more about the book “Excellence Beyond Compliance: Enhancing Animal Welfare Through the Constructive Use of the Animal Welfare Act” HERE Become a member of PAWS now HERE

This is our LAST episode of The High Net Worth Divorce Playbook series, and today’s experts explain the critical role of Trust and Estates attorneys as part of your All-Star divorce support team.  While most people assume that a Trust and Estate attorney is only needed at the end or AFTER the divorce, Nancy and Britt highlight the financial advantage of enlisting them from the beginning.   We discuss the Trust and Estate attorney’s role in assisting your matrimonial attorney as they determine what assets CAN be considered in equitable distribution in the complex world of family trusts.  We cover everything from beneficiaries of 3rd party trusts and YOUR parents estate planning documents as well as Wills, health care proxies, power of attorneys, deeds, estate taxes, legacy planning and more.  This is another jam packed episode with tons of money saving recommendations, so grab your pen and let’s get started!   Nancy Burner, Esq. is the founder of Burner Law Group, P.C. established in 1995. She holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation as accredited by the American Bar Association. For 13 consecutive years, Nancy has been named as a Super Lawyer in the field of Elder Law. In 2016, Nancy was named as an “Outstanding Woman in Law” by Hofstra University School of Law Center for Children Families and the Law. Later that same year, she was named by Manhattan Magazine as a Big Apple Entrepreneur winner.  Since 2014‚ Nancy has been selected by her peers to be included in Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law. Most recently in 2020‚ she was named as the Long Island Elder Law Attorney of the year by this same publication. She continues to grow her practice with offices in New York City, Setauket, and Westhampton Beach where she resides.   Britt Burner is an attorney at Burner Law Group, P.C., a boutique law firm handling all matters of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, and Special Needs Planning.   Britt recently completed a three-year term as Chair of the New York City Bar Association Committee on the Legal Problems of the Aging.  She serves as Treasurer of the Elder Law and Special Needs Planning section of the New York State Bar Association.  Britt also serves as a member of the Advisory Council of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health at Northwell.    Nancy & Britt Burner, Esq.​ 45 W. 34th Street, Suite #1203 New York, NY 10001 Main Line: (212) 867‑3520 Fax: (631) 941‑3443 bburner@burnerlaw.com www.burnerlaw.com   Request a Free Rapid Relief Call at  www.rapidreliefcall.com For more information on Journey Beyond Divorce visit:  www.jbddivorcesupport.com

Competing in a triathlon is one of the most exciting feelings you'll ever get. But, as exhilarating as it is, there are risks involved. Triathlons can be extremely dangerous and it's important to plan ahead and be prepared in case of an emergency. Are you prepared for a triathlon emergency? In this week's episode Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Deanne Eble, partner at the Russo Law Group, P.C. Deanna will discuss how triathletes can prepare for the unexpected and dangerous risks of the sport. She will offer estate planning advice including tips for what documents you should bring with you and best practices regarding health care proxies, power of attorney, living wills, a last will and testament, and more. About Deanne Eble Deanna is a Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach, and Manhattan, New York. She focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Planning, and has practiced in these areas for more than fifteen years. Deanna is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Elder Counsel, and is admitted to the New York Bar. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law. Deanna frequently presents seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. While attending school, Deanna worked in a nursing home for almost ten years. The experience of working with the families and seeing the challenges presented in trying to care for a loved one inspired her to focus on Elder Law and related practice areas. “Caring for a loved one during an illness can be such a stressful time for everyone involved, and each individual handles that stress in a different way,” says Deanna. “The fact that I can be there for families during times like these, and provide sound legal counsel about how to pay for and provide the necessary care, is what motivates me every day. I take great satisfaction in helping families address their legal needs, so they can focus their energies on spending time with their loved ones.” As an attorney, Deanna has helped hundreds of families with all levels of planning. She assists families interested in planning in advance for the possibility of incapacity and the need for long-term care. She also helps families in crisis situations—when they have been told that a loved one must enter a nursing home soon or has already been placed in one, and they need to obtain assistance from Medicaid quickly. Deanna and her husband, Brandon, have been married since April 2001. They have two wonderful boys. Deanna was born on Long Island and now lives in Kings Park. Deanna enjoys baking and spending time with her family. About the Russo Law Group Russo Law Group, P.C. is dedicated to providing peace of mind to you and your family. Their team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have experience in helping people with their problems. They promise to answer any question with a straight answer. Once they meet with you, they will be able to assist you. For more information about Vincent and the Russo Law Group visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com/.

Norton L. Travis serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ProHEALTH Dental which has a unique approach to dentistry by affiliating with large, well-established medical practices and healthcare systems to coordinate medical and dental services. Mr. Travis began his career as a corporate lawyer, having founded a firm in 1980 that grew to become the largest dedicated healthcare practice in the metropolitan New York area. Mr. Travis served as the Chairman of the Corporate Department of the firm and specialized in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Travis received his B.A. cum laude from The University of Massachusetts and his J.D. with distinction from Hofstra University School of Law where he served as a member of the Law Review. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host Lori Anne Casdia with Guest Dr. Yuossef Hassoun, Medical Director of South Oaks Hospital and Dr. David Rivadeneira Physician in Chief, Clinical Strategic Initiatives / Eastern Region for Northwell Health System and Director of Huntington Cancer Center at Huntington Hospital. Dr Hassoun is the Medical Director of South Oaks Hospital, a 202 inpatient beds hospital, providing services, for children, adolescents, adults ranging from inpatient, outpatient, substance use disorders, as well as specialized programs for schools. He is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of medical student and ACP students education program. After completing his residency at UCONN in Psychiatry, he completed a Fellowship at the Zucker Hillside Hospital in Pharmacogenetics. His focus has been on enhancing quality of care in behavioral health, disaster psychiatry, and utilizing technology to enhance access to care.https://intranet.northwell.edu/HospitalFacilities/southoaks/Pages/default.aspxDr. David E. Rivadeneira is Professor of Surgery at Hofstra University School of Medicine, currently serves as the Physician- in - Chief, Clinical Strategic Initiatives/Eastern Region for Northwell Healthy System and Director, Huntington Cancer Center/Huntington Hospital.Recognized as a leader n colon & Rectal surgery and for his advanced skills in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Rivadeneira has a major interest in laparoscopic, and other minimally invasive procedures including advanced robotic procedures for the treatment of color and rectal diseases, including cancer. He has published extensively with more than 60 peer review articles and 20 book chapters and is co editor of a four textbooks on colorectal, minimally invasive and robotic surgery. www.northwell.eduPlease email us at HealthyLifestylewithLA@gmail.com and follow us on social media @healthylifestylewithLAOur Goal at Healthy Lifestyle is to inspire, educate and empower you to fulfilling a healthy, emotional, spiritual and physical life, so you can feel empowered to live the life you have always wanted and dreamed. We are here to lift each other up with encouragement and positivity. To serve one another.ABOUT Lori Anne De Iulio CasdiaBusiness & Marketing Strategist, Law of Attraction Practitioner & Master Mindset MentorFounder of LDC StrategiesFounder of Monarch LuminariesFounder of Soar to Success ProgramMotivational Speaker/Inspirational SpeakerEmcee/ModeratorMaster Mindset MentorLaw of Attraction PractitionerHost of HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (LI News Radio/I Heart Radio/InTune/Sound Cloud/YouTube)Publisher/Owner of Port Lifestyle MagazinePerformer/VocalistColumnist for LIBNCertified Herbalist Certified Aromatherapist Certified Life CoachCertified Kundalini Meditation Yoga CoachCertified H'oponopono PractitionerCertified Canfield Train the TrainerYoung Living ConsultantAwarded the 50 Top Most Influential Women in 2018Lori Anne’s personal philosophy is “We are all here to serve others and lift each other up. Be the best you because everybody else is taken.”Links www.LDCStrategies.com@LDCStrategies (FB/IG))@Healthylifestylewithla (FB/IG)You can also Listen to Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne on your favorite app: I Heart Media | iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Spreaker | Sound Cloud | TuneIn | YouTube

Lauren Zajac is a Chief Legal Officer of Workhuman, a multinational company providing cloud-based, human capital management software solutions. As vice president, general counsel and data protection officer, Lauren oversees all legal, regulatory, and compliance affairs for Workhuman. With more than 15 years of experience, she has served as legal counsel for a broad mix of high-growth public and private companies. Lauren is on the advisory board for the Leader Mom Project and is part of the Ellevate Women's Network. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College and a Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law. We discuss her career path, problems associated with being the only woman on the executive team and what it means to be a leader. We focus on building strong cultures and implementing a robust employee recognition program: What is a culture of recognition and how does it promote authenticity? Why is it important to live up to your values and ideals in the work environment? What are the pros and cons of implementing employee recognition?

Seny Taveras, abogada especializada en defender los derechos de nuestros bodegueros, nos habla sobre cómo los bodegueros deben ayudar con sus abogados a trabajar para ellos. ¿Qué hacer cuando reciben una multa?, ¿Por qué es importante que el dueño legal de la tienda responda a las autoridades?, ¿Cómo comportarse cuando un inspector o investigador visita la tienda?, ¿Cómo estar atento a las renovaciones de las licencias?, ¿Por qué es importante tomar cursos de manejo y prevención de licencias y permisos?, ¿Qué documentos son importantes de tener al día?, ¿Cómo documentar ciertas actividades dentro de la bodega?, ¿Cuánto cuentan los abogados?, ¿Cómo encontrar un abogado y negociar el servicio? Graduada de Leyes de Hofstra University School of Law y de estudios legales en John Jay College of Criminal Justice, la abogada Taveras ha trabajado tanto para el estado de New York y como para la Ciudad de Nueva York. Además, ha sido Directora Ejecutiva en Hostos Community College de CUNY in the Heights. Se puede seguir a la abogada Seny Taveras via Twitter, Instagram y Facebook @tucomunidadseny y escuchar su programa de YouTube “Tu Comunidad Con Seny Taveras” Además le puede contactar en tucomunidadconsenytaveras@gmail.com y (347) 341-9850. Hola Bodega con Carmelia Walker y José Bello. Informando a bodegueros y bodegueras. Creación de My Bodega Online (mybodega.online)

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host Lori Anne Casdia with Guests Dr. Nick Fitterman and RJ Civello, RN from Northwell Health. Nick Fitterman, MD, MACP, SFHM is the Executive Director Huntington Hospital Northwell Health and Professor of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Fitterman attended SUNY Stony Brook for his undergraduate education in Biochemistry (1980-84). He obtained his medical degree at the SUNY Medical School in Brooklyn (Downstate- 1984-88). He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Chief Residency at the Stony Brook University Hospital (1988-1992). Dr. Fitterman founded the Huntington Hospital HMG in 2006. He was appointed Chief of Staff in 2009. Dr. Fitterman has held leadership positions in national societies (District President, state council member, Governor of NYACP; Chapter President SHM) and was recognized on the Honor Roll of Top Hospitalists in 2008. Dr. Fitterman has co-authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals; is a Master of the ACP and a senior fellow of the SHM. He also served as Chair of the test writing committee of the ABIM. Dr. Fitterman has been appointed Professor of Medicine in the newly founded Hofstra University School of Medicine and participated in supervising the introduction to the clinical experience outpatient initiative of the school. In May of 2013, Northwell created a Hospital Medicine service line. Dr. Fitterman was appointed Vice-Chair of this service line, overseeing the 15 Hospital Medicine programs providing services across the Northwell Health system In October 2018 he was appointed the Executive Director of Huntington Hospital. RJ Civello, RN is Chief Nursing Officer at South Shore University Hospital. He recently had some of his nurses care for patients during the peak COVID-19 and then sent some staff in kind to help Utah. During the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingales' birthday year - 2020 he pauses over the eventful year and the tenacity and heart of his nurses. The hospital is the recipient of the Beacon Award memorializing excellence as well as the NICHE award. Giving much credit to the successfulness of the programs at the hospitals to Maureen White who oversees 23 hospitals in the Northwell Health System. To contact Dr. Fitterman or RJ Civello, please visit www.northwell.edu Please email us at HealthyLifestylewithLA@gmail.com and follow us on social media @healthylifestylewithLA.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host Lori Anne Casdia with Guests Dr. Nick Fitterman and RJ Civello, RN from Northwell Health. Nick Fitterman, MD, MACP, SFHM is the Executive Director Huntington HospitalNorthwell Health and Professor of Medicine, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Fitterman attended SUNY Stony Brook for his undergraduate education in Biochemistry (1980-84). He obtained his medical degree at the SUNY Medical School in Brooklyn (Downstate- 1984-88). He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine and a Chief Residency at the Stony Brook University Hospital (1988-1992). Dr. Fitterman founded the Huntington Hospital HMG in 2006. He was appointed Chief of Staff in 2009. Dr. Fitterman has held leadership positions in national societies (District President, state council member, Governor of NYACP; Chapter President SHM) and was recognized on the Honor Roll of Top Hospitalists in 2008. Dr. Fitterman has co-authored over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals; is a Master of the ACP and a senior fellow of the SHM. He also served as Chair of the test writing committee of the ABIM. Dr. Fitterman has been appointed Professor of Medicine in the newly founded Hofstra University School of Medicine and participated in supervising the introduction to the clinical experience outpatient initiative of the school. In May of 2013, Northwell created a Hospital Medicine service line. Dr. Fitterman was appointed Vice-Chair of this service line, overseeing the 15 Hospital Medicine programs providing services across the Northwell Health system In October 2018 he was appointed the Executive Director of Huntington Hospital.RJ Civello, RN is Chief Nursing Officer at South Shore University Hospital. He recently had some of his nurses care for patients during the peak COVID-19 and then sent some staff in kind to help Utah. During the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingales' birthday year - 2020 he pauses over the eventful year and the tenacity and heart of his nurses. The hospital is the recipient of the Beacon Award memorializing excellence as well as the NICHE award. Giving much credit to the successfulness of the programs at the hospitals to Maureen White who oversees 23 hospitals in the Northwell Health System. To contact Dr. Fitterman or RJ Civello, please visitwww.northwell.eduPlease email us at HealthyLifestylewithLA@gmail.com and follow us on social media @healthylifestylewithLAOur Goal at Healthy Lifestyle is to inspire, educate and empower you to fulfilling a healthy, emotional, spiritual and physical life, so you can feel empowered to live the life you have always wanted and dreamed. We are here to lift each other up with encouragement and positivity. To serve one another.ABOUT Lori Anne De Iulio CasdiaBusiness & Marketing Strategist, Law of Attraction Practitioner & Master Mindset MentorFounder of LDC StrategiesFounder of Strategies By DesignFounder of Monarch LuminariesFounder of Soar to Success ProgramMotivational Speaker/Inspirational SpeakerEmcee/ModeratorMaster Mindset MentorLaw of Attraction PractitionerHost of HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (LI News Radio/I Heart Radio/InTune/Sound Cloud/YouTube)Publisher/Owner of Port Lifestyle MagazinePerformer/VocalistColumnist for LIBNCertified Herbalist & Aromatherapist & Kundalini YogaYoung Living ConsultantAwarded the 50 Top Most Influential Women in 2018Lori Anne’s personal philosophy is “We are all here to serve others and lift each other up. Be the best you because everybody else is taken.”Links www.LDCStrategies.com@LDCStrategies (FB/IG))@Healthylifestyle (FB/IG)You can also Listen to Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne on your favorite app: I Heart Media | iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Spreaker | Sound Cloud | TuneIn | YouTube

John Hesse is the Managing Partner of DHR International's Corporate Affairs Practice. DHR International is a global executive search firm with expert consultants who provide executive recruitment, management assessment, & succession planning. In his role, John identifies skilled communications and public affairs professionals who advance an organizational mission by engaging and influencing external audiences. Prior to joining DHR, John served as the Government & Public Affairs Practice Leader for The McCormick Group, working on retained searches for lobbyists, government relations and public affairs professionals for corporations, associations, law firms and consulting firms, as well as state, federal and international government affairs opportunities. He also provided confidential candidate representation to lawyers, lobbyists, and public affairs professionals seeking new roles. A key aspect of his work involved representing senior government officials and legislative staff seeking a transition to the private sector. Earlier in his career, John spent time managing his own consulting firm, CERO Strategies, LLC, as the Chief Legal Officer and Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at SOHO Resource Group, Inc. and as a Senior Attorney and Director of Government Relations for Direct Selling Association. John earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Government from Franklin & Marshall College and his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

Alma Uldedaj is currently an Assistant Vice President with Deutsche Bank in Jacksonville, FL where she works as a corporate banking attorney. Alma previously worked as a global markets attorney, residential real estate and banking attorney in New York. She is an active participant in Deutsche Bank’s Employee Resource Groups. She is the Co-Treasurer for the Multi Cultural Partnership and is a Committee Member for the Americas Diversity and Inclusion Council. She previously served as a mentor at the Tiger Academy Charter School in Jacksonville, FL. She also served as the Vice President of the New Albanian Generation Organization in Bronx, NY. Alma was born in Shkodër, Albania and immigrated to the United States in her early 20’s, settling in New York City. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and earned her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in New York. Alma enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, volunteering, painting, playing volleyball and soccer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

In this episode, we discuss self represented litigation in Tennessee and across the United States by exploring the meaning and definition of a pro se litigant as well as provide advice on how pro se litigants can use state resources to gain more access to the court system and seek free legal advice. Guests include Justice Connie Clark of the Tennessee Supreme Court, Buck Lewis is the founder of Free Legal Answers, Professor Cat Moon is the Director of Innovation Design at Vanderbilt University Law School and Judge Fern Fisher who is now a professor at Hofstra University School of Law.

If you prepare a list for triathlon races, or for any other race for that matter, then you may consider listening to my interview with Deanna Eble, partner of The Russo Law Group in Garden City. About the Interview: Deanna's husband is an Ironman triathlete. He participates in numerous races every year. Each year, while Deanna sits on the sidelines watching, she consistently notices that someone gets hurt. She's even been to events were some had passed away. During this interview of Hilary Topper on Air, Deanna discusses the other documents you need to compete in a run, swim, cycle event, or triathlon. These documents include health care proxies, trusts, wills, and more. About Deanna Eble Deanna is a Partner at Russo Law Group, P.C. of Garden City, Islandia, Lido Beach, and Manhattan, New York. She focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, and Medicaid Planning, and has practiced in these areas for more than fifteen years. Deanna is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, Elder Counsel, and is admitted to the New York Bar. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law. Deanna frequently presents seminars on Elder Law and Estate Planning throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. While attending school, Deanna worked in a nursing home for almost ten years. The experience of working with the families and seeing the challenges presented in trying to care for a loved one inspired her to focus on Elder Law and related practice areas. “Caring for a loved one during an illness can be such a stressful time for everyone involved, and each individual handles that stress in a different way,” says Deanna. “The fact that I can be there for families during times like these, and provide sound legal counsel about how to pay for and provide the necessary care, is what motivates me every day. I take great satisfaction in helping families address their legal needs, so they can focus their energies on spending time with their loved ones.” As an attorney, Deanna has helped hundreds of families with all levels of planning. She assists families interested in planning in advance for the possibility of incapacity and the need for long-term care. She also helps families in crisis situations—when they have been told that a loved one must enter a nursing home soon or has already been placed in one, and they need to obtain assistance from Medicaid quickly. Deanna and her husband, Brandon, have been married since April 2001. They have two wonderful boys. Deanna was born on Long Island and now lives in Kings Park. Deanna enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Welcome to the LI Law Podcast.  We feature legal issues and developments which affect Long Island residents and business owners.  The podcast focuses on Long Island law topics and includes greater New York court and legislative happenings.  If you are one of the approximate 8 million residents of Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings counties), or want to enjoy all law-related matters on Long Island, this podcast is for you! Our guest on this 46th episode is Kenneth C. Henry, Jr., Esq., an attorney with an office in Westbury and solo practitioner since 2004 who concentrates his practice in real estate, litigation, and estate administration. Ken graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.  After working at Jefferies & Company in New York City, Kenhen attended Hofstra University School of Law k/n/a Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra Law, and graduated in 1993.  Ken is admitted to the Bars of New York and Connecticut, as well as the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, and Eastern District of New York. Kenneth C. Henry, Jr., Esq.'s contact information: KENNETH C. HENRY, JR., P.C. Attorney and Counselor at Law 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 303, Westbury, New York 11590 ____ Tel (516) 227-2200 | EFax (866) 277-8938 | E-mail: ken@kenhenrylaw.com Thank you, Ken, and welcome to the podcast! Please contact us with your general questions or comments at LILawPodcast@gmail.com.    Zehava Schechter, Esq. specializes in estate planning, administration and litigation; real estate law; and contracts and business law. Her law practice is located on Long Island. No podcast is a substitute for competent legal advice.  Please consult with the attorney of your choice concerning specific legal questions you may have.  

Traci Silas was delegated by former Secretary Napolitano as the career Senior Director of the Federal Advisory Committees (FACA) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Prior to accepting her position as FACA director in 2013, Mrs. Silas served as the director of the Information Disclosure Office of DHS office of policy, privacy attorney for Booz Allen Hamilton, an international real estate attorney for Sothbys' International, a student ambassador for the United Nations Center for Human Rights and a legal intern for the Honorable Noels A Kramer of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Mrs. Silas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University; an international certification in European Common Law from the University of Nice in France: and international certification in European general practice from the University of the Netherlands Antilles in Curacao; and Juris Doctorate on general practice, international law and real estate law from Hofstra University School of Law. Recently Mrs, Silas completed the Excellence in Government Fellows Program, coursework at Harvard University's School for Continuing Education, found HappyGovLLC and developed the "Happy You" mobile application. Mrs. Silas lives in Calvert County Md with her husband and five children.

Planning financially for you and your family’s future can feel daunting, but it doesn’t need to be. A living trust can help put your mind at ease and be an invaluable planning tool. But, do you need one? In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Frank Buquicchio, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm. About Frank Frank earned his law degree at Hofstra University School of Law and was admitted to practice in 1994. He focuses on the areas of Elder Law, Estate and Trust Planning, Veterans Benefits, Trust and Estate Administration, and Real Estate. Frank has been designated a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is admitted to the New York State Bar and is a member of the New York State and Suffolk County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and is on the Board of the New York Chapter of NAELA. Frank is a member of the invitation-only NAELA Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). He is a member of the New York State and Suffolk County Bar Associations’ Elder Law Committees (Past Co-Chair), and the Suffolk County Bar Association Surrogate’s Court Committee. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center (Long Island) and the Chair of their Legal Advisory Committee. Frank is also on the Board of the Arthritis Foundation Long Island Chapter. About the Interview A Living Trust can be an invaluable planning tool. Trusts can be utilized for a myriad of reasons including avoiding probate and protecting assets from the cost of long term care. They can also be used to protect a loved one who has special needs. It is a common misconception that trusts are “for rich people”. “Rich” is, of course, a relative term, but you do not have to be financially “rich” for a trust to be helpful in your estate plan. Frank will discuss the topic trusts and answer common questions such as: What is a living trust? What’s the difference between a revocable and irrevocable living trust and when should each be used? How do living trusts work? How can you determine if you need a living trust to protect a loved one with special needs? About Russo Law Group The Russo Law Group is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection. To contact Frank or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

Episode 12 is with Attorney Debra Rahmin Silberstein, Partner at Burns & Levinson LLP in Boston. Attorney Silberstein specializes in trusts and estates, tax-related matters and elder law planning. Debra has extensive experience working with families where mental health planning is a priority and uses creative techniques to assist clients in reaching their goals. Debra is a graduate of Syracuse University where she earned a B.A. in Economics and obtained her J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law in 1984. Debra then obtained a Ph.D. in Social Policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University in August 2009. Debra has over twenty-five years of legal experience and is an active member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and was the 2018 recipient of the Powley Elder Law Award. Today she is going to be talking with us about legal remedies for families coping with long term mental health issues. She is going to speak about alternatives to guardianship as well as other topics. This is part 2 of two podcasts focused on legal remedies in mental health. If you want to learn more about legal remedies that can be used during crises, please listen to Part 1 with Lisa Cukier. Debra will be telling us more about how to integrate into long term mental health planning the use of a durable power of attorney’s, health care proxies, psychiatric advanced directives and discretionary trusts with incentives. Three main talking points: 1. A brief overview of what guardianship is and who the people are who seek this legal intervention. We will also discuss some of the challenges and limitations of guardianship. 2. What alternatives to guardianship exist and in most instances are preferable? Alternatives such as DPOA’s (or durable powers of attorney), healthcare proxies and incentivized trusts. We will also discuss the importance of using a team approach when accessing any of these legal remedies. 3. PAD’s or psychiatric advanced directives. What they are, why everyone with a mental health issue needs one, and how they are written. Virgil and Debra also talk more about the DPAs and HCPs. These are critical tools, and aside from steps we one take to minimize “revocation” in a crisis, families should know who should serve in these roles, how to use of teams (or committees), family members and social workers etc.

Do you have a child with special needs? Are you inundated with thoughts of how you can best plan for his or her future, especially when they reach adulthood? In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Deanna Eble, Partner of Russo Law Group, P.C., Long Island’s Signature Elder Law, Special Needs and Estate Planning Law Firm. About Deanna Deanna is a member of the New York State and Nassau County Bar Associations. She is also a member of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and sits on the sections Medicaid committee. She earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the State of New York (2001). Deanna’s areas of practice include: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, Social Security Disability (SSD), Social Security Income (SSI), and Real Estate. About the Interview Raising a child with special needs not only brings some physical and mental hurdles, but you also have to deal with the inevitable, your child reaching the age of majority and then what? Many parents are inundated with information from all different sources encouraging a guardianship for their child. Guardianship is not the only option when it comes to your child reach age 18. Deanna will discuss the topic of special needs planning and answer common questions such as: What happens when your child turns 18? What government benefits exist? What socialization services are available? What kind of employment opportunities are available? What living arrangements exist? How do you plan in advance? About The Russo Law Group The Russo Law Group is comprised of a team of elder law attorneys, estate planning attorneys, and special needs (disability) attorneys have represented the elderly and persons with special needs/disabilities and their families since 1985. In most professional occupations there is no replacement for experience. At Russo Law Group, P.C., our caring and compassionate staff have been involved in literally thousands of cases. Our experience is your protection. To contact Deanna or learn more about Russo Law Group, visit https://www.vjrussolaw.com.

Ben Wolf grew up as a Reform Jewish home in Nashville. He became religiously observant while attending Father Ryan High School and went on to study at Yeshiva University and Hofstra University School of Law. He created and ran a college outreach program while he was a member of the Community Kollel of Des Moines, Iowa, served as a corporate bankruptcy and restructuring attorney at a NYC law firm, and was Chief Development Officer and General Counsel at a successful healthcare startup. Ben is now a consultant helping leadership teams at entrepreneurial businesses get traction and reach their goals.

Manuj Aggarwal interviews Frances Kweller, an attorney, entrepreneur and multiple business founder about business survival as she makes us understand why many businesses fail to survive their first five years in business.What are you waiting for?     Tune In Now! In this episode we will learn:How to overcome discouragement and turn it into motivationHow to find out a support system to uplift you when things get tough How to trust your guts and start the business How to make decisions and take ownership of your choicesHow to handle the pressure of running a businessHow to avoid those mistakes that cause a business to fail How to exceed the expectations of the customers How to survive the first five years of your businessWhere to invest more of your resources and timeImportance of maintaining relationships with people About Frances KwellerFrances Kweller is an education and testing standards expert and the Founder and CEO of Kweller Prep.Education – Frances Kweller graduated from New York University's Steinhardt School of Education. She went on to bag a Juris Doctorate in Matrimonial and Divorce Law from the Hofstra University School of Law. Experience – Frances started out as a tutor and has been around the business for more than 15 years finding her passion in helping others to achieve their educational goals. She opened Kweller Prep five years ago, after she graduated law school, and serviced more than 400 families in its first year. Kweller Prep now serves more than 1500 families a year, in three locations, providing everything from in-person private instruction to online tutoring for students based overseas as well as coordinated college visits.Accomplishments – Graduated from Hofstra University School of Law, Frances Kweller is the founder of three businesses including Kweller Prep, FK Law Group, and First in Family Fund, Inc.Links & Mentions from This Episode:Frances Kweller’s company: https://www.KwellerPrep.comZIVAOnline meditation course: https://go.tetranoodle.com/z1TetraNoodle consulting services: https://go.tetranoodle.com/boot-podcastTetraNoodle professional training: https://courses.tetranoodle.comThanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section!Enjoyed the episode? Kindly share it with your friends. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our “Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show!” Stay happy & curious! Support the show

In this episode, Brian L. Frye, Spears Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky explains the Fair Use Doctrine. Prof. Frye explains the history of both copyright law and the fair use doctrine and then provides a detailed discussion of how students might evaluate a fair use question on an exam. About our guest…Brian L. Frye joined the faculty of the College of Law in 2012. He teaches classes in civil procedure, intellectual property, copyright, and nonprofit organizations, as well as a seminar on law and popular culture. Previously, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Hofstra University School of Law, and a litigation associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. He clerked for Judge Andrew J. Kleinfeld of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Justice Richard B. Sanders of the Washington Supreme Court. He received a J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 2005, an M.F.A. from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1997, and a B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1995. His research focuses on intellectual property and charity law, especially in relation to artists and arts organizations.Professor Frye is also a filmmaker. He produced the documentary Our Nixon (2013), which was broadcast by CNN and opened theatrically nationwide. His short films and videos have shown in the 2002 Whitney Biennial, the New York Film Festival, and the San Francisco International Film Festival, among other venues, and are in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art. His critical writing on film and art has appeared in October, The New Republic, Film Comment, Cineaste, Senses of Cinema, and Incite! among other journals.Additionally, Professor Frye also produces a podcast, Ipse Dixit https://shows.pippa.io/ipse-dixitWant to learn more about Professor Frye? Visit the links below: http://law.uky.edu/directory/brian-l-frye@BrianlFryehttps://shows.pippa.io/ipse-dixitAs always, if you have any suggestions for an episode topic, please let us know! You can email us at leslie@lawtofact.com or tweet to @lawtofact. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@lawtofact) and to like us on FaceBook! And finally, your ratings and reviews matter! Please leave us a review on iTunes.Want to stay updated on all things Law to Fact? Join our mailing list by visiting us at www.lawtofact.com.

Jennifer Hill speaks to Labor & Employment expert, Mike Schmidt, about what employees and employers should know about various labor matters. Mike shares about the impact that social media has had on the workplace and how the workplace has changed significantly from the 1980’s to present. employmentlawnow.com Michael C. Schmidt is the vice chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department, and the office managing partner of the New York Midtown office, where he is resident. For more than two decades, Mike has concentrated his practice on representing companies and management in all facets of employment law. A substantial portion of Mike’s practice is devoted to maintaining collaborative relationships with his clients, and developing appropriate strategies to avoid litigation and minimize potential exposure in the area of employee relations. He has tried cases and argued appeals in federal and state courts, and has represented companies (non-union and union) in arbitration and before federal and state administrative agencies such as the EEOC, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, the Department of Labor (state and federal), OSHA, and the National Labor Relations Board. Beyond his regular client practice, Mike serves as the chairman of the board of directors of After-School All-Stars of New York, a New York chapter of a national charitable organization founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the mid-1990s to provide after-school and summer programs for inner-city youth. He also spends significant time providing pro bono counsel to various organizations and individuals who are less able to afford representation in times of need. Mike earned his undergraduate degree, with honors, from Brandeis University in 1990. He earned his law degree, with distinction, from Hofstra University School of Law in 1993, where he was a notes and comments editor of the Hofstra Law Review.

Amy Heard, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a solo practice in Vienna, VA, where she is co-located with other allied health professionals.  She completed her PhD at Auburn University in 2000, and her training included Practica in Rehabilitation Medicine at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Internship in Health Psychology at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Reproductive and Sexual Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center.  She currently works with individuals and couples, many of whom face major health challenges, including chronic pain, pelvic pain, and neurological disorders.  Dr. Heard uses ACT, mindfulness, CBT and EFT frameworks to provide skills, techniques, education and insight in order to help her clients heal and thrive.   Joe Scroppo, PhD, JD,is a forensic psychologist and attorney.  He maintains a private practices in law as well as clinical and forensic psychology, and is a Risk Management Consultant for the American Psychological Association Insurance Trust.  Dr. Scroppo is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Hofstra University School of Medicine.  Previously, he was the Director of the Long Island Jewish--North Shore University Hospital Forensic Psychiatry Program. Dr. Scroppo has been appointed to New York's First and Second Judicial Departments' panels of certified expert witnesses in both criminal and family/juvenile proceedings.  Dr. Scroppo's clients have included the New York City Housing Authority, the New York City Corporation Counsel, the Federal Defenders, the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, and the New York—New Jersey Port Authority Police Department.  He worked as a Senior Forensic Psychologist for the New York City Family Court and as a Supervising Psychologist at the New York City Rikers Island Jail. Dr. Scroppo received a B.A. (cum laude) from the University of Chicago, his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Adelphi University Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies, and his J.D. (magna cum laude) from St. John’s University School of Law. 

In this episode of Intercross the Podcast, ICRC in Washington’s Deputy Legal Advisor, Andrea Harrison, sits down with three naval warfare experts on why we should be talking about the rules that govern conflict at sea. Professor Julian Ku, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Faculty Director of International Programs at Hofstra University School of Law, Lt Commander Peter Barker of the British Royal Navy and Associate Director for the Law of Coalition Warfare at the Stockton Center for the study of International Law, and Lt Colonel Jeffrey Biller of the U.S. Air Force and military professor at the U.S. Naval War College discuss the looming “hotspots” for naval conflict, the vulnerability of shipwrecked sailors, and how the cyber domain is driving an entirely new set of issues for conduct of naval warfare. Much has changed since the Geneva Conventions were written in 1949 - Where are the most realistic possibilities for a conflict that will be governed by the Second Geneva Convention? What happens when the responsibility to take “all possible measures” to find shipwrecked sailors creates a risk of detection out at sea? Can a vessel be shipwrecked purely through cyber means? Hosted by Andrea Harrison.

Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your knowledge if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this programhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out more about Challenge Aspen go tohttps://challengeaspen.org. To see how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel atamanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Irnande Altema. Irnande is a versatile attorney with an academic and professional background in health care science and policy. She currently, serves as Chief of Staff for Maryland State Senator Kathy Klausmeier, the representative for District 8 in Baltimore County. As Legislative Director, she is responsible for advancing the Senator’s legislative agenda, representing the Senator at constituent events, and assisting in the resolution of constituent issues in the local community. Irnande has experience in civil litigation as an attorney with the Law Office of Derek Challenger, Prior to where her main practice areas are in family law, personal injury, employment discrimination and before her current position, Irnande was also a Legislative Assistant with Rifkin, Livingston, Levitan and Silver, one of Maryland’s premier legal and lobbying firms. Irnande is the founder of a blog, First Gen Rise, which creates a platform for first-generation students, graduates,and professionals to share helpful information and resources to rise to the top of their field. She is involved in her high school Alma mater, Oakland Mills High, in various capacities. She presents a time management seminar during the Oakland Mills High School Professional Development Series, and has participated in Junior Mock Interviews – a graduation requirement. Irnande received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy from Georgetown University.She earned her law degree from Hofstra University School of Law and is admitted to both the Maryland State Bar and Maryland Federal Bar. To learn more about Irnande visit http://www.firstgenrise.com. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To see Win's art go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/2-win-charles.html. "Books for Books," you buy Win's books so she can purchase books for school. "Getting through school is a 'win' for her fans and a 'win' for her." Universities hoping to sway millennials create startup incubators to boost college entrepreneurs CNBC. Universities, hoping to attract millennials, are increasingly opening innovation hubs for young entrepreneurs. Read the full story at https://apple.news/Athi2AigMQ42oxyJWkJagtw. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go tohttp://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake athttp://bit.ly/bow2017. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by Kittr a new social media tool that is bringing about new ways of posting on Twitter. It's fun, full of free content you can use, helps you schedule at the best times, is easy to use, and it will help you get more followers. Visit Kittr at gokittr.com. This is a 20% off code forwww.gracedbygrit.com. The code will be XOBUTTERFLIES. If you would like to support Butterflies of Wisdom go tohttps://www.patreon.com/wcharles. If you want to check out what Win’s friend, Dannidoll, is doing (a.k.a. Dannielle) go tohttps://www.facebook.com/dannidolltheragdollclown/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted¬if_id=1492366163404241. To learn more about Danielle visit http://www.dancanshred.com. For iOS 11 update: https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNupFUYqcRY. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation toaspenrosearts@gmail.com or aspenwin@gmail.com. Please donate to Challenge Aspen or the Bridging Bionics Foundation. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles. Please donate to the charity of your choice thank you in advance, Win.   Send to:   Challenge Aspen PO Box 6639 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Or donate online at https://challengeaspen.org.   Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win  

WGSN-DB Going Solo Network (www.goingsolonetwork.com) presents Elite Guest, Sabra Sasson, Attorney, Mediator and Author, Sabra Law Group, PLLC, New York, NY in Getting Through Divorce in a Different Fashion.Sabra R. Sasson, is an attorney and mediator practicing in New York City. She is the founder and Principal of Sabra Law Group, PLLC, a mediation and law practice in midtown Manhattan that offers legal and mediation services to its clients. Sabra handles the legal aspects of major transitions—buying or selling property, planning for marriage or getting divorced—and protects her clients' interests so they can focus on their evolution into this new life change. She employs her skills and experience to help her clients focus on life post-divorce and guide them through the process to get there. For couples embarking on marriage, she helps them protect accumulated assets and create a plan for building assets, wealth and valuables in the future.​Sabra graduated from Brandeis University in 1995 with a Bachelor's in Mathematics and minor in Education, whereafter she enrolled in law school and graduated from Hofstra University School of Law in 1998 with her Juris Doctorate. She sat for the bar exam in three states and was thereafter admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and has been practicing law ever since.​Sabra is currently writing a book to guide and empower couples through the process of “uncoupling,” The Harmonious Divorce: The Four Step Process to Uncoupling. She is also the author of a chapter in the best-selling book Success from the Heart as well as the author of several chapters of the book Onward & Upward: Guide for Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law Issues.

The Chinese Supreme People’s Court and the Chinese government have denounced the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague’s recent ruling. According to The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) provisions, island-building activity and territorial claims in the South China Sea violated international and environmental law. Was China bound by this ruling, although China objects to The Hague Arbitration Court’s jurisdiction, and claims that consent was not given? When international law, agreements, and norms are summarily voided by a losing nation, what should be the international legal and political response? Regarding international agreements specifically, does this case provide warnings for signatories to treaties and agreements? Are there lessons for the United States in the consideration of potential reservations, opt-outs, alternate venues, or waivers, and whether they were given proper regard by the Court? -- Featuring: Prof. James Kraska, Howard S. Levie Professor in the Stockton Center for the Study of International Law at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island and Prof. Julian Ku, Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law and Faculty Director of International Programs, Hofstra University School of Law.

The North and South Nodes | 06 September 2011What's Your Sign? I Have Your Number!The Key to Life's Purpose and Unlocking KarmaWe got into some emotional depths within the Zodiac as International Astrologer Debra Clement joined up with Sharita as they examined the value of noting how the North and South Nodes are naturally placed within a birth chart to what their current transits are telling us about our present forecast.The Nodes are able to show us where we are promised to achieve good fortune in our life, as well as where and when to be aware of challenges that may come our way. Equally, they point to karmic lessons we can unlock to live a more fulfilling life in this incarnation, as we honor the gifts we carry with us from our past ones.Some Lexigram fun with the title of:THE NORTH AND SOUTH NODESTHESE ARE THE "HORSESHOES" (their glyph is actually shaped like one!)THESE DENOTE ONES TRUE HONOR TO OUR SEEN AND UNSEEN TRUTHS AS OUR HEARTS SOAR EONS ON THE EARTHTHESE UNDERSTAND THE REASONS OUR HEARTS ARE TO SOARTEND AND ADHERE TO THE NODES TESTS AND ONE TURNS OUT TO ASTOUNDSTAND AS THE NODES STUDENT AND ONE SET TO HONOR THE SOUNDEST SEASONSAbout Debra Clement:Debra Clement, J.D., is an internationally known astrologer with more than 20 years of professional experience counseling clients from all walks of life. She is well recognized for the accuracy of her predictive work, as well as for her expertise in relationship and vocational astrology.Throughout the years, Debra has credited this science-based art as the anchor that sustained her through some very difficult times. She discovered her passion for astrology after reading Linda Goodman’s groundbreaking book, Sun Signs, when she was 16 years old. She is a self-taught astrologer who attributes her talent and success in this profession to a horoscope that strongly indicates a gift for astrology.In addition to offering private consultations, Debra lectures, teaches, and conducts workshops and is in the process of completing her first book. She is the host of Anchored in Astrology, a weekly internet radio program that airs every Sunday at 12:00 PM Eastern / 9:00 AM Pacific on www.contacttalkradio.com. Besides hosting her own show, Debra is a sought after guest who has appeared on numerous internet radio programs.The purpose of her radio show is to promote the practice of astrology by showing people how it can enrich their daily lives. Each week Debra presents astrological insights in simple terms, and she invites listeners to call in with their birth information to receive free “no prep” readings that demonstrate the benefits and accuracy of astrology. She also routinely welcomes fellow astrologers to the show to share their knowledge with her audience.Debra has also enjoyed a successful career as an attorney. As a private practitioner, she focused on estate planning, matrimonial/family law and real estate. She has also been retained as a consultant by major New York law firms, where she drafted complex offering plans for multi-use condominiums and co-ops that consisted of a hotel, luxury residential units, retail shops, parking facilities and other high-end amenities.Debra earned her law degree at Hofstra University School of Law and graduated with honors after completing an accelerated 2.5 year program. While in law school, she was the founding Managing Editor of the Family Court Review, worked as a research assistant, and served as the program coordinator for an educational program for divorcing parents. She also published two articles on family law related to child advocacy, including a nationwide survey of local and state legislation, that continue to be well-cited by subsequent authors. Prior to attending law school, she graduated summa cum laude from Adelphi University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History and Literature.Debra was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and presently resides in Nassau County. You can contact her directly at debra@anchoredinastrology.com ®2011 Anchored in Astrology[Click Here to Listen]

Taming Globalization discusses the challenge to American constitutional law that arises out of our increasingly global society. The creation of dozens of international institutions, from the International Court of Justice to border commissions to the World Trade Organization, has given rise to a legal network that poses a challenge for American constitutional law. In response to this challenge, Julian Ku and John Yoo propose that domestic actors make use of "mediating devices" such as non-self-execution of treaties, recognition of the President’s authority to interpret international law, and a reliance on state implementation of international law and agreements. These devices, the authors argue, will help us resolve the legal challenges of globalization in a way that minimizes both constitutional and international difficulties. -- Julian Ku, a professor at Hofstra University School of Law, is joined by critical commenter Martin Flaherty, the Leitner Family Professor of Law and Co-Founding Director of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School, to discuss the book.

Doug welcomes Eric Lane, Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Public Service at Hofstra University School of Law, to discuss his recently published book “The Genius of America: How the Constitution Saved Our Country and Why It Can Again.”