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Abby Trahan is the Associate Director of Philanthropy at MD Anderson Cancer Center and one of two recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Young Professional award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. In just five years, Abby has delivered transformational fundraising results—from growing monthly giving at the Houston Food Bank to securing major gifts and endowed support at the University of Houston Law Center. Now at MD Anderson, she brings her passion for equity, mentorship, and community-driven impact to one of the nation's leading cancer centers. We spoke with her live at ICON, the association's international conference in Seattle, Washington.

For today's episode, Lawfare Senior Editor and General Counsel Scott R. Anderson sat down with three leading legal experts on domestic military deployments: William Banks of Syracuse University College of Law, Laura Dickinson of the George Washington University Law School, and Chris Mirasola of the University of Houston Law Center. They discussed the legality of the Trump administration's decision to deploy U.S. troops on the streets of Los Angeles, where the state of California's legal challenge is likely to head, the Trump administration's broader ambitions to involve the military in immigration enforcement, and what it all may mean for the domestic use of the military elsewhere moving forward.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If everyone can take out the fancy words from their language, we would all do better—law students and seasoned professionals alike." That observation comes from Christina Crozier, clinical assistant professor at the University of Houston Law Center and of counsel at Haynes Boone. In this conversation with hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders, Christina reveals four simple hacks that can improve legal writing, from the “lunch test” for word choice to guidance on sentence and paragraph length. Tune in for her insights about AI's impact on research and writing, the importance of verification in an era of hallucination, and her work rebooting the Appellate Advocate publication.Connect and Learn More☑️ Christina Crozier | LinkedIn☑️ University of Houston Law Center☑️ Haynes Boone☑️ Todd Smith | LinkedIn | X | Bluesky☑️ Jody Sanders | LinkedIn | X | Bluesky☑️ Texas Appellate Law Podcast on LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Bluesky☑️ Texas Appellate Counsel PLLC ☑️ Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP | LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon...

AI, IP, and the Future of Litigation Funding Kevin Skrzysowski spoke with Certum Group colleague Bryce Barcelo, Director of IP Strategy  and professor of patent litigation at the University of Houston Law Center, about the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, intellectual property, and litigation funding. They discussed how lawyers are using (and misusing) AI tools, the legal risks tied to data training and copyright, the booming demand for IP funding, and what upcoming changes at the USPTO could mean for patent holders. Whether you're navigating AI adoption, exploring funding options, or just curious about what's next in litigation strategy, this episode offers a fresh look at where the industry is headed.

In the sixth episode of Season 6 of Emphasis Added, we have an impactful conversation with Professor Alissa Gomez to explore the intersection of legal education, access to justice, and the impact of pro bono work.Professor Gomez shares her path from commercial litigation at King & Spalding to leading Houston Volunteer Lawyers and eventually joining the University of Houston Law Center. We dive into the civil justice gap and how pro bono efforts can help close it. Professor Gomez explains the concept of legal literacy, highlights effective community outreach strategies, and shares insights from her research. The conversation also covers practical ways young attorneys and law students can get involved in pro bono work and her efforts as UHLC Pro Bono Facilitator to connect students with real-world opportunities.To get a mailing or electronic subscription to the Houston Law Review click here. For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The Emerging Leaders Podcast, our 2025 Outstanding Young Professional award recipients share the strategies that led to amazing fundraising results, as well as the personal career moves they've made that have set them up for success. Their advice serves as a blueprint for emerging leaders unsure of how to take their career to the next level.   Abby and Brian will be honored at AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle, April 27-29.  Guests: Brian Marquez, development officer at the Southern Scholarship Foundation: Starting as a development coordinator at Elder Care Services (ECS) in Tallahassee, Brian introduced initiatives such as a quarterly impact report that highlighted to donors the valuable role their contributions played in creating positive change at the senior service agency. These stewardship-focused efforts resulted in increased donor retention, including inspiring one donor to triple their gift from the previous year. As a queer Latino, Brian's leadership at ECS extended beyond fundraising. While chair of ECS's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, Brian launched an effort to translate materials into Spanish, and secured SAGE certification for ECS, ensuring the organization was a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQ+ seniors. While the industry as a whole continues to struggle to retain and recruit new donors, Brian is defying trends with a focus on meaningful donor engagement that has contributed to a 5% increase in retention, a 7% increase in first-time donors, and a 17% increase in monthly donors. His use of automated, segmented campaigns celebrating donor milestones and personalized welcome campaigns for new donors reflect Brian's ability to embrace new technology in fostering relationships. Beyond his professional achievements, Brian has made a profound impact as a volunteer and advocate. As president of the AFP FL, Big Bend Chapter, he has significantly increased attendance and engagement by fostering collaborations with local nonprofit leaders. Additionally, he is deeply committed to advancing LGBTQ+ equality, serving on the board of Equality Florida and contributing to policy initiatives through the City of Tallahassee Mayor's LGBTQ+ Advisory Council. Abby Trahan, MPA, CFRE, development officer II, at the University of Houston: In her first professional role as annual giving coordinator for the Houston Food Bank, Abby grew the monthly giving program by 60%, generating $3 million in dependable annual revenue with a remarkable 96% donor retention rate. Beyond the numbers, she created a culture of gratitude and stewardship through innovations such as a new tool for tracking donor touchpoints and a cross-departmental letter writing day to personally thank donors. In her successive roles as development officer I and II for the University of Houston, Abby has significantly expanded the organization's capacity to attract and retain major donors, resulting in multiple six-figure gifts, including a $1 million commitment, as well as the University of Houston Law Center's first endowed professorship during the current dean's tenure. Her talents extend beyond major gifts, also facilitating a peer-to-peer campaign that raised $113,000—the highest in four years. As an active member of AFP since 2018, Abby has demonstrated her leadership at the chapter level, serving as communications chair for National Philanthropy Day and mentoring emerging professionals through the Greater Houston Chapter's Collegiate Chapters program. Abby also earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential just three years after joining the profession, showcasing her commitment to her future career in fundraising. Hosts:  Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In the fifth episode of Season 6 of Emphasis Added, we sit down with Judge Adrogué to discuss her journey from Argentina to the bench. Hosts Graysen Mechler and Geoffrey Okolo explore her path to law school, the role of education, and the mentors who shaped her career.Judge Adrogué reflects on the importance of hard work, seizing opportunities, and publishing her legal works. She shares insights from her time at the University of Houston Law Center and involvement with the Houston Law Review, along with her experiences as a litigator and the value of pro bono work.The episode also covers the creation of Texas Business Courts, the pressures of being its inaugural judge, and the broader significance of business courts. Finally, Judge Adrogué offers advice for young lawyers and discusses her goals as a judge.Read more about Judge Adrogué and the Texas Business Courts at the link below:https://pxl.to/dgofhkqjSubscribe to the Houston Law Review at the link below:https://uhlc.wufoo.com/forms/mkzu7j60z0ytjk/To get a mailing or electronic subscription to the Houston Law Review click here. For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

James Lott Jr continues the tradition of chatting with the Presidents of NAPO (napo.net).Karen Baker is the owner of SOHO Productivity Solutions. Started in 2011 in Houston, SOHO Productivity marries modern digital tools with time-tested organizing principles to create custom productivity systems that truly work. With a decade of experience in sports operations and media relations, she brings a strategic mindset that focuses on improving the synergy between people and technology. Karen's diverse academic background—a sociology degree from Duke, a JD from the University of Houston Law Center, and a master's in sports management from the University of San Francisco—fuels her unique, multidisciplinary approach. Karen is a member of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals (NAPO) and the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO). Her leadership shines through her roles with NAPO, having served as the President of the NAPO Houston chapter, and she is set to become the NAPO National President in May 2025.

On Jan. 29, President Trump ordered the expansion of facilities at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants being deported from the United States. It was the latest—and perhaps most aggressive—move to deploy the U.S. military in pursuit of the administration's immigration policies. And it's not at all clear that there's a solid legal basis for doing it. Executive Editor Natalie Orpett sat down with Chris Mirasola, Assistant Professor at the University of Houston Law Center and author of a recent piece in Lawfare on this subject, to talk through the legal issues, the administration's strategy, and what it all means for Trump's unconventional use of the military.We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. Thank you for your support—and, as always, for listening!To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 29th Annual Frankel Lecture, sponsored by the Houston Law Review at the University of Houston Law Center, focused on how the words that we use to address and refer to others influence our civil, political, and social lives. Professor Richard R. W. Brooks delivered the keynote lecture "Addressing Americans".Brooks is the Emilie M. Bullowa Professor of Law at the New York University School of Law and the Florence Rogatz Visiting Professor of Law and Senior Research Scholar in Law at Yale Law School. His scholarship focuses on contracts, agency, the analysis of behavior through the lens of law, economics and custom. His most recent book, Saving the Neighborhood: Racially Restrictive Covenants, Law, and Social Norms, examines the history and enduring legacy of racial covenants. He has also written articles addressing experimental economics, the economics of environment, law, fairness, and perceptions of the legal system.Brooks holds a BA from Cornell University, an MA from the University of California at Berkeley, a JD from The University of Chicago Law School, and a PhD in economics from the University of California at Berkeley.Commentators for the lecture are:Richard H. McAdams, Bernard D. Meltzer Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and Helen Norton, University Distinguished Professor of Law and Rothgerber Chair in Constitutional Law at the University of Colorado School of Law.Key moments:00:00 - Introduction by Dean Leonard Baynes6:40 - Professor Richard R. W. Brooks38:35 - Richard H. McAdams55:58 - Helen Norton01:14:16 - Q&A for the SpeakersFor more on the Houston Law Review, please visit houstonlawreview.orgTwitter | @HoustonLRevInstagram | @HoustonLRevFacebook | @HoustonLRevLinkedIn | The Houston Law ReviewTo get a mailing or electronic subscription to the Houston Law Review click here. For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

For today's episode, Lawfare General Counsel and Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Chris Mirasola, an assistant professor at the University of Houston Law Center and former Defense Department lawyer, to talk through the ways that the Trump administration is using the military to enforce its new immigration policies.They discussed the steps the Trump administration has taken thus far, from transporting migrants on military flights to threatening to send them to Guantanamo Bay; the legal theories that the Trump administration is putting out there that might justify other, broader uses of the military; additional steps we should expect the administration to pursue in the near future; and what it all might mean for the rule of law and civil-military relations in our country.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco has a discussion with two Spivey consultants—Joe Pollak, former Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Michigan Law School, and Nathan Neely, former Director and Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Law and The University of Houston Law Center—all about the waitlist process. They talk about which applicants law schools waitlist and why, how law schools use their waitlists, how many people they typically put on the waitlist, the timeline of the waitlist process, what factors law schools consider when they evaluate their waitlists, strategy for getting admitted from the waitlist, common mistakes, best practice, factors that go into your chances of admission, tips for visiting a law school while you're on their waitlist, ways that the law school waitlist process has changed over the last few years, and much more. We mentioned a few blog posts in this episode, including "How to Write a Law School Letter of Continued Interest" (outline included), "What's the difference between a law school 'waitlist' vs. 'hold' vs. 'hold tight email'?" and "Justin Ishbia — Last WL Admit to Successful Major Donor" (podcast). You can find the previous episodes in our deep dive series here: Personal Statement Deep Dive Experience/Perspective Essay Deep Dive Resume Deep Dive Addendum Deep Dive "Why X" Essay Deep Dive Nathan and Joe's full bios are here. You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. You can read a full transcript of this episode below. You can read a full transcript of this episode here.

Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes sits down with Chris Mirasola, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, to discuss the legal and practical considerations surrounding a president's ability to deploy the military at the U.S. southern border, particularly in light of President-elect Trump's recent endorsement of “declar[ing] a national emergency” in order to “use military assets” for “a mass deportation program.” They discuss the implications of a national emergency declaration for immigration enforcement, the existing legal framework and historical context, and concerns about using the National Guard in a law enforcement function. They also talk about the logistics of building detention facilities, the Insurrection Act as a significant legal tool that could expand military authority in domestic contexts, and more.For more on this topic, read Chris's recent Lawfare article, “How Can Trump Deploy the Military at the Southern Border?”To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our Inside the Coffeehouse series where we're introducing you to Coffeehouse, our new social media platform for advancing the conversation on energy, climate, markets, and technology.    We have two guests joining us today. Susan Sakmar is Visiting Professor at the University of Houston Law Center, Board Member at Flex LNG, and Author of Energy for the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges for LNG. And Eirik Wærness is Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Equinor.   SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Susan and Eirik for a transatlantic conversation on the future of energy following the US elections – and asks them to share their perspectives on what it may mean for the US oil and natural gas industry, LNG, and Europe.

For today's special episode, Lawfare General Counsel and Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson held a series of conversations with contributors to a special series of articles on “The Dangers of Deploying the Military on U.S. Soil” that Lawfare recently published on its website, in coordination with our friends at Protect Democracy.Participants include: Alex Tausanovitch, Policy Advocate at Protect Democracy; Laura Dickinson, a Professor at George Washington University Law School; Joseph Nunn, Counsel in the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center; Chris Mirasola, an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston Law Center; Mark Nevitt, a Professor at Emory University School of Law; Elaine McCusker, a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; and Lindsay P. Cohn, a Professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval War College. Together, they discussed how and why domestic deployments are being used, the complex set of legal authorities allowing presidents and governors to do so, and what the consequences might be, both for U.S. national security and for U.S. civil-military relations more generally.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan St. Michael is a full-time content creator based out of Palm Springs, CA. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in his home state, he moved to Cape Town, South Africa for fourteen months to study in a Masters in Public Health Program while on a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship. Following his time overseas, St. Michael went to law school at the University of Houston Law Center. He practiced family law litigation for four years before resigning to go into full-time business with his ex, an artist. In addition to owning and operating an art gallery for a dozen years, the couple co-founded a nonprofit for artists to train them on entrepreneurial skills. After their divorce, Ryan decided to pursue his passion of content creation. Links: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanstmichaelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansaintmichael/Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2024Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

Susan Sakmar, a visiting law professor at the University of Houston Law Center and board member at Flex LNG Ltd., joins NGI's LNG Managing Editor Jamison Cocklin to discuss the state of the global natural gas market as summer nears an end.    The two review geopolitical tensions and supply security issues that are likely to factor heavily into the liquefied natural gas market this winter heating season. The conversation covers the recent court decision impacting Rio Grande and Texas LNG projects that could have far-reaching impacts for other export terminals under development. Sakmar and Cocklin also discuss some of the key events that have shaped the market in recent years, and how they are likely to influence its future. 

In this episode of Emphasis Added, Season 5 host Harrison Little welcomes Graysen Mechler, the incoming host for Season 6, to the podcast. They are joined by recent University of Houston Law Center graduates Mackenzie Caldwell and Hannah Syburg. The discussion covers the backgrounds of each guest, a typical day for litigation and transactional summer associates, helpful law school classes to ensure a successful summer and more. Our guests offer unique insights and valuable advice on how to make the most of a summer associate experience.For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

In this final episode of the Global Climate Change and U.S. Law series, editor Michael Gerrard will talk with Tracy Hester, Instructional Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center, and Peter Lehner, Managing Attorney for Earthjustice's Sustainable Food & Farming Program, about engineered methods that remove the pollution before it goes out a smokestack, or that draw it down from the atmosphere; and changed farming methods to reduce agricultural emissions and absorb carbon in plants and soil. This episode will be focused on Part 5, "The Next Legal Frontiers," of "Global Climate Change and U.S. Law 3rd Edition." Get your copy of Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition here: Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, Third Edition (americanbar.org)

In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Anna Hicks-Jaco speaks with two Spivey consultants—Karen Buttenbaum, former Director of Admissions at Harvard Law School, and Nathan Neely, former Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Global and Graduate Programs at the University of Houston Law Center—about the law school application resume: what to include and what not to include, differences from professional resumes, common mistakes, best practices, and more. You can read Karen and Nathan's full bios here. This episode is part of an ongoing deep dive series on the main components of the law school application. You can listen to our episode on personal statements here. Next up: diversity statements (the new versions—also known as E/P essays). You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. You can read a full transcript of this episode here.

Shoot us a Text.Tuesdays are for troublemakers! Today we zoom out to see the effects of Hurricane Beryl on the auto industry, talk about personalized pricing and how Target will stop accepting paper checks.Show Notes with linksHurricane Beryl's arrival as a Category 1 storm brought severe weather to southeast Texas on July 8, affecting car dealerships in the Houston area.Beryl caused temporary closures for seven CarMax stores and one vehicle auction location as a CarMax spokesperson stated "We temporarily closed our stores to ensure everyone's safety," "Problems are the mother of invention," said Ben Keating, owner of Keating Auto Group, expressing optimism despite the disruptions as stores experienced significant damage, including building and car damage at a Toyota dealership.Penske Automotive Group's operations in Pharr and Austin remained open, unaffected by the storm.High winds and torrential rain resulted in power outages for over 2 million homes and businesses which may take another day or two to restoreIs personalized pricing a doorway to a place no one wants to go? Personalized pricing, driven by AI, is becoming more prevalent, allowing retailers to set prices based on individual characteristics and behaviors. As retailers use AI to exploit personal data, adjusting prices based on factors like age, mood, and even battery life, Nikolas Guggenberger, assistant professor at the University of Houston Law Center argues that personalized pricing can lead to significant biases and inflate prices, often targeting the most vulnerable and said "Algorithmic price discrimination can basically automate usury."The practice is legal in the U.S. as long as it doesn't discriminate based on protected characteristics as companies like Amazon and Uber have been accused of using these tactics to maximize profits.For example, Uber allegedly adjusts ride prices based on a user's phone battery level, potentially charging more if the battery is low.Since the proof is siloed on screens of individual devices in people's pockets, it is increasing difficult to track and addressTarget is now eliminating the character-building moment many of us have had to endure as the company announced they will no longer accept personal checks starting July 15, 2024.Target cited low usage as the primary reason for discontinuing checks, with only 3% of purchases made this way in 2023.The company assures customers that there are multiple other payment options available, including cash, debit, credit, and digital wallets.The decision aligns with a broader trend of declining check usage noted by the Federal Reserve.Personal checks are more prone to fraud and errors, contributing to Target's decision.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Part 1:We talk with Professor Emily Berman, of the University of Houston Law Center.We discuss the latest assault on women's rights. Two Texas professors have asked that students who have missed a class due to seeking an abortion be denied graduation or credit for academic work. Doctors and women have sued to overturn the current law in Texas because of its ambiguity. The Texas Supreme Court did not agree: it stands. The ambiguity can be fatal to women.Part 2:We talk with Anne Nelson about Project 2025.We review the document, and find that they are a restatement of the Weyrich Manifesto. This document conflates religion with political action for the US. The most common theme now is civil war.  WNHNFM.ORG  production 

In foundational accounts of AI risk, the prospect of AI self-improvement looms large. The idea is simple. For any capable, goal-seeking system, the system's goal will be more readily achieved if the system first makes itself even more capable. Having become somewhat more capable, the system will be able to improve itself again. And so on, possibly generating a rapid explosion of AI capabilities, resulting in systems that humans cannot hope to control.Alan Rozenshtein, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and Senior Editor at Lawfare, spoke with Peter Salib, who is less worried about this danger than many. Salib is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center and co-Director of the Center for Law & AI Risk. He just published a new white paper in Lawfare's ongoing Digital Social Contract paper series arguing that the same reason that it's difficult for humans to align AI systems is why AI systems themselves will hesitate to self-improve.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guests are so generous with their time. They allow us to have terrific conversations about this world of intellectual property, their roles, and strategies for effectively dealing with IP. That's certainly the case with our featured guest today. Carlo Cotrone wears a lot of hats in the field of intellectual property. As chief IP counsel for Techtronic Industries, he manages innovation for the company's well-known brands, such as Ryobi, Milwaukee, Hoover, Oreck, and Dirt Devil. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the importance of strategy and collaboration as enterprises navigate the world of IP. In this episode, Jeff Harty and Carlo Cotrone discuss: What about IP inspires and drives Carlo in his life and career. The breadth of IP issues that Carlo deals with as in-house IP counsel. Why strategy and collaboration are essential in IP.The mindset of collaboration locally and globally. Counterfeiting in the world of e-commerce. Key Takeaways: Strategy is about outside-the-box thinking and moving beyond the tactical to find complementary ways that may not come to mind immediately without intentionally taking a different view.Knowing the client's business and looking at IP from a business perspective is an excellent approach for both in-house and outside counsel. Collaboration comes down to human-to-human and human-to-group communication and relationships. It's important to find partners with whom you can build relationships and who understand the risk profiles of the company. “It's really important to develop meaningful metrics internally, especially those that help hold the IP teams, and the company at large, to a rationality to the investments being made in IP and the result.” —Carlo Cotrone   About Carlo Cotrone: Carlo Cotrone is chief IP counsel at Techtronic Industries North America (TTI), a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floor care appliances. He also is adjunct professor of law at University of Houston Law Center. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics such as IP strategy and asset management, legal ethics, collaboration and innovation strategies for law firms and corporate legal departments, and professional development. Previously, Carlo served as senior IP counsel at General Electric and at energy technology company Baker Hughes. He practiced law at firms on the East Coast and in the Midwest, most recently as a partner. He holds two U.S. patents as the inventor of technology directed to digital sheet music.Connect with Carlo Cotrone: Website: https://ipwatchdog.com/people/carlo-cotrone-2/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmcotrone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-cotrone-8266752/ Connect with Jeff Harty: Website: https://nyemaster.com/attorney-directory/jeffrey-d-harty/Email: jharty@nyemaster.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harty-5a9a1643/

In this episode of Emphasis Added, Season 5 hosts Jake Guarino and Harrison Little meet with Emily Berman, a  Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center and an expert in constitutional law. In our discussion, we examine the recent U.S. Supreme Court case of Trump v. Anderson concerning the removal of Donald Trump from the presidential ballot in Colorado. We discuss how this case redefines Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment in several key ways.For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

In this week's episode, TJ and Aubrey connect with Paul Grabowski, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Bracewell LLP and Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Law Center. They discuss Paul's background, ranging from professional sports to Big Law, and how it led to his current role in academia, why attorneys should think more like businesspeople, skills law students and first-year Associates should develop, and more. Aubrey and TJ also celebrate Aubrey's final episode co-hosting the podcast as she heads off to her next adventure - law school!You can connect with and learn more about Paul via his LinkedIn. If you have feedback about the show, would like to be a guest, or would like to learn more about working with PIE, please contact us at tdennis@profitableideas.com.You can learn more about our books, How Clients Buy and Never Say Sell, by visiting our website.Profitable Ideas Exchange - connecting powerful minds, making the world smarter and smaller.

Back in the 1990s, Minnesota was gaining population from other places in the U.S. But in recent years, that trend reversed, and now more people leave Minnesota for other states each year than move here.The net loss is a concern to state officials who want to fill jobs. So, this month, the state's tourism office Explore Minnesota launched a first-ever advertising campaign encouraging people in other parts of the country to resettle in Minnesota.  Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what's drawing people to Minnesota — from job seekers to climate refugees to people attracted to the state's more liberal laws and policies — and what life is like for them once they get here.Guests:  Lauren Bennett McGinty is the executive director of Explore Minnesota, the state tourism agency. Earlier this month, the agency launched a new national advertising campaign to encourage people to move to Minnesota. Sapna Kumar is a professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. She moved to Minnesota last summer from Texas after spending 15 years as a professor at the University of Houston Law Center in Texas. Her work focuses on intellectual property rights and patent law.  

Without early-stage therapeutic intervention, many at-risk youth face a higher likelihood of becoming adult inmates within the ill-equipped and wildly expensive US prison system. Two advocates, operating at opposite ends of the institutional spectrum, believe that change is possible, especially when we extend trauma-informed support to the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society.  In this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes David and Katya Dow to provide their observations regarding trauma care deficiencies within the juvenile and criminal justice ecosystem. About David R. Dow and Katya Dow: David R. Dow is the Cullen Professor at the University of Houston Law Center. He and his wife, Katya Dow, established the Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project in 2014. Katya will complete her M.A. in counseling psychology from NYU in December. Learn more:  Website To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal.  The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter YouTube Instagram @cttc_training  

In this episode of Emphasis Added, Jake Guarino and Harrison Little meet with Peter Salib, an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston Law Center and an expert in the law of artificial intelligence. The discussion traces his recent paper, titled “AI Outputs Are Not Protected Speech,” as we analyze the potential impact of the First Amendment on efforts to regulate AI. Professor Salib breaks down his view regarding the proper treatment of AI under the First Amendment and why current jurisprudence in this area is already well-suited to handle the latest innovations in this field.For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It's simple: inspire, educate, and let's go change this world!  On today's episode, Jeff welcomes guest Elaine Roberts, Attorney and Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center in Montgomery County, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center and has extensive experience as a civil rights attorney and mediator in both the public and private sectors. Before joining the DRC of Montgomery County, she served as Director of the Houston Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Legal Director of a statewide disability rights organization, and was a volunteer mediator, trainer, and board member for the DRC of Harris County. To begin, Elaine shares that she was the recipient of the prestigious 2020 Justice Frank Evans Award. Each year, the state board recognizes an individual who has contributed to the field of alternative dispute resolution. Since she was a young girl, Elaine knew that she wanted to pursue a career that would allow her to make a positive impact in the world. She studied history and sociology during undergrad, subjects which both apply to law. When discovered the field of disability law, she fell in love with the subject and saw it as an opportunity to make a difference in the world. She began to learn about the discrimination faced by people with disabilities. From there, she focused on her mediation practice, which sought to give people alternative methods to litigation law.  The Dispute Resolution Center, Elaine explains, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in 1988 by the Commissioners Court and Board Association. From the beginning, the DRC allowed counties to establish alternative dispute resolution centers for their citizens. There are now 17 of these centers across the state. Their core mission is to provide high-quality service and training for people to become mediators. The program actively works with students in their community to instill alternative conflict resolution skills in young people. Over 11,000 children have been through the program at the DRC. They also host an annual bookmark art contest to promote the center and its teachings. Before wrapping up, Elaine gives listeners a look into the DRC's plans for 2024. They will be expanding their juvenile justice programs. They will also be doing a 40-hour general mediation training course in June, during which volunteers will act as experienced mediator mentors. Reflecting on the course of her career, Elaine ends the episode by identifying her own personal and professional game changers. Learn more about Jeff Newkirk. Do you have any game-changers in your life? Be sure to let me know so we can celebrate their story and contribution to our world. Go to https://gamechangerswithjeff.com to enter your name to be on the podcast

Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante and Political Analyst on What's Your Point on Fox 26 News, welcomes Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones. Commissioner Briones shares her work in improving Precinct 4, an important gun buyback program taking place this November 18th, and her literacy advocacy, with her recent appearance at NP's & NEA's Big Read event in September as well as the Harris County Proclamation given to Nuestra Palabra and Tony Diaz for 25 years of cultivating community cultural capital. Join us on NP Live at a special time this Wednesday, November 8th, at 9:00 AM CST as part of our multi stream broadcast. You can check out the show on Youtube, Facebook, or Twitter! Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is a native Texan and proud Latina who grew up on the U.S.-Mexico border. She is the daughter of teachers, who taught her the importance of education, hard work, and serving others—values that have defined her and which she now brings to the office of County Commissioner for Precinct 4. Upon graduating with honors from Harvard University, she began her career as an 8th and 10th-grade teacher at two of the lowest-income public schools in the country. She then attended Yale Law School, where she led the Latino Law Students' Association's public service initiatives and provided pro-bono assistance to survivors of domestic abuse and juvenile offenders. Commissioner Briones returned to Texas to practice law at Vinson & Elkins LLP, then served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the Laura & John Arnold Foundation, a major national philanthropic nonprofit. She next became the Judge of Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4. Judge Briones was the highest-rated Harris County Civil Court at Law Judge in the 2019 Houston Bar Association (HBA) Judicial Evaluation Poll and won the 2020 HBA Judicial Preference Poll. Briones co-founded the statewide nonprofit Texas Latinx Judges and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center. She and her husband, Adán, live in Houston with their three daughters and worship at St. Ambrose Catholic Church.

“Introducing Lindy Beaty, a dedicated and experienced attorney running for Ellis County and District Attorney. Lindy is originally from San Antonio and has an impressive educational background. She graduated from Incarnate Word H.S in 1992, followed by St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 1996, and the University of Houston Law Center in 1999. ​ Lindy's legal career began as an Assistant County Attorney in Atascosa County from 2001-2004. During this time, she handled a variety of cases, including juvenile, misdemeanor, and provided advice to the commissioner's court. She then moved on to become an Assistant County and District Attorney in Ellis County from 2004-2019. Lindy's responsibilities included handling juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases. She has served as both a juvenile prosecutor and a felony prosecutor, eventually becoming the misdemeanor chief prosecutor and then the felony chief prosecutor. In recognition of her outstanding work, Lindy was named Attorney of the Year in 2015.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimebroads/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truecrimebroads/support

While scouring the Sonoran Desert for objects left behind by migrants crossing into the United States, anthropologist Jason De León happened upon something he didn't expect to get left behind: a human arm, stripped of flesh. This macabre discovery sent him reeling, needing to know what exactly happened to the body, and how many migrants die that way in the wilderness. In researching border-crosser deaths in the Arizona desert, he noticed something surprising. Sometime in the late-1990s, the number of migrant deaths shot up dramatically and have stayed high since. Jason traced this increase to a Border Patrol policy still in effect, called “Prevention Through Deterrence.” In a series first aired back in 2018, over three episodes, Radiolab investigates this policy, its surprising origins, and the people whose lives were changed forever because of it.We begin one afternoon in May 1992, when a student named Albert stumbled in late for history class at Bowie High School in El Paso, Texas. His excuse: Border Patrol. Soon more stories of students getting stopped and harassed by Border Patrol started pouring in. So begins the unlikely story of how a handful of Mexican-American high schoolers in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the country stood up to what is today the country's largest federal law enforcement agency. They had no way of knowing at the time, but what would follow was a chain of events that would drastically change the US-Mexico border. Special thanks to Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Estela Reyes López, Barbara Hines, Lynn M. Morgan, Mallory Falk, Francesca Begos and Nancy Wiese from Hachette Book Group, Professor Michael Olivas at the University of Houston Law Center, and Josiah McC. Heyman at the Center for Interamerican and Border Studies. EPISODE CREDITS:  Reported by - Latif Nasser, Tracie HunteProduced by - Matt Kieltywith help from - Bethel Habte, Tracie Hunte, Latf NasserCITATIONSBooksJason De Léon's book The Land of Open Graves here (https://zpr.io/vZbTarDzGQWK)  Timothy Dunn's book Blockading the Border and Human Rights here (https://zpr.io/VTPWNJPusaCn)  Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!   Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.   Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Tune in to hear Head of School, Dr. Mark Carleton, chat with Public Safety Expert and Crime Stoppers CEO, Rania Mankarious. This episode is now live and available for download on our People of PS Podcast. Rania Mankarious received a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center. A Boston native who relocated to Houston in 2006, Rania Mankarious was chosen to head Houston's leading public safety non-profit organization, Crime Stoppers, in March of 2013. She was named the organization's first CEO in 2018. Mankarious' ongoing legacy Crime Stoppers includes the first-ever Crime Stoppers Safe School Institute - a full suite direct service crime prevention program for students, teachers, administrators, counselors, school-based law-enforcement and parents. Mankarious has also helped to establish Crime Stoppers' first webinar series with local, statewide and national experts in addition to creating Parents Against Crime and the critically important Fallen Hero Program and expanding the organization's Safe Community Program.In 2021, Mankarious authored her first book with a plan designed to keep kids safe anywhere they go online. In her new book, The Online World: What You Think You Know and What You Don't, Mankarious pulls back the curtain to the online world and helps parents take all the intangible gray space that can seem so overwhelming, and turn it into defined territories with boundaries to protect our tweens and teens. We encourage parents to buy the book and attend our in-person parent ed with Rania Mankarious. 

    Today on the podcast, Robin and Lester interview author and lawyer Martin Siegel   Guest Bio Martin Siegel's law practice focuses on briefing and arguing complex appeals in federal and state courts. He also handles key motions in trial courts and consults on legal analysis and strategy. Siegel has won appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate courts around the country, and the Texas Supreme Court, and has repeatedly earned recognition from peers.  In 2012, he was elected to the Texas Bar Foundation, a fellowship limited to 0.3% of federal civil appeals | Houston | Law Offices of Martin J. Siege (siegelfirm.com)licensed Texas attorneys each year based on regional peer nomination. The Texas Bar Foundation supports projects providing affordable legal services for underserved communities, promotes professionalism, and educates the public about the justice system. Martin graduated from the University of Texas undergrad and then Harvard Law School.  After graduating from Harvard Law School, Martin J. Siegel was the last law clerk for Judge Irving R. Kaufman, the subject of Martin's new book, who served on the Second Circuit. Martin then served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York and as Special Counsel on the staff of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee from 2000-2001.  He now practices law in Houston, Texas and teaches American Legal History at the University of Houston Law Center, where he also directs the Appellate Civil Rights Clinic. He also serves on the board of the Anti-Defamation League, Southwest Region, and has drafted state legislative testimony and amicus briefing for the ADL. Martin is also a Senior Editor of Litigation, a quarterly publication of the American Bar Association's Section on Litigation. Links:  Houston | Law Offices of Martin J. Siege (siegelfirm.com) https://www.martinjsiegel.com/ http://www.akintate.com/ https://www.gatriallawyers.net/ See You In Court (seeyouincourtpodcast.org) To learn more about the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, visit fairplay.org

We continue our Summer Playlist this week with Susan Sakmar, Visiting Professor at the University of Houston Law Center and the author of Energy for the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Susan to discuss where the LNG market and industry is now following the tumultuous events of last year.

0:00 -- Intro.1:38 -- Start of interview.2:31 -- Benjamin Mean's "origin story."  He is a Professor of Law and the John T. Campbell Chair in Business and Professional Ethics at the University of South Carolina School of Law.4:14 -- On family businesses, legal education and the Family and Small Business Program at the University of South Carolina School of Law.5:55 -- Douglas Moll's "origin story."  He is the Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P. Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center. 9:41 -- Most corporations in the US are closely held. [There are 33.2 million small businesses in the US, which account for 99.9% of all US businesses (SBA, 2022). The Small Business Administration (SBA) defines a small business as a firm that has fewer than 500 employees.] [Half of all U.S. employees work for small businesses.] Moll: "Think of business organizations on a spectrum: on one end of the spectrum you have public corporations, on the other end you have a wide range of corporations whose stock is not publicly traded."12:37 -- Definition of a "closely held corporation": "It's a surprisingly not easy to answer question." "The easiest way to define a closely held corporation is to say that it is a corporation whose stock is not traded on a public market." It is typically taught to have three elements: 1) no market, 2) having a small number of shareholders, and 3) most shareholders also participate in management.14:36-- On the classic problem of minority shareholder oppression in closely held corporations. Also referred to "freeze-outs" or "squeeze-outs." "A controlling owner typically makes all the decisions, controls the company, and there is no exit because of a lack of a market." (Oppressive behaviors are sometimes referred to as freeze-out or squeeze-out tactics, all synonyms.) "The classic freeze-out/oppression problem is that the majority denies the minority shareholder of both financial rights and participatory rights."20:55 -- How these problems have been solved ex-ante (contractual arrangements).22:58-- On ex-post solutions (as a matter of equity, common law fiduciary duty protection or statutory oppression protection). "In the US, depending how you count them, there are about 40 states that have a statute that allows a minority shareholder to seek the dissolution of a company or some other less drastic relief such as a buyout on the grounds of oppressive conduct by the directors or those in control." "There are another dozen states (and some allow both) that provide relief to minority shareholders via the rubric of fiduciary duties owed by controlling shareholders."26:46 -- On the jurisprudence on oppressive conduct, particularly since the Donahue v Rodd case, 367 Mass. 578 (Mass. 1975) 328 N.E.2d 505.29:19 -- On the influence of F Hodge O'Neal and his treatise on Oppression of Minority Shareholders (first published in 1961).31:29  -- On the "Reasonable Expectation" approach. "It's now the dominant approach when a court is evaluating a shareholder dispute in closely held corporations." What does "oppressive conduct" mean. 35:39  -- On conflict of interest transactions and related-party transactions. "Most states regulate these transactions, they are not per se illegal, but require more scrutiny. They typically require all material information to be fully disclosed and: 1) approved by disinterested directors, or 2) approved by disinterested shareholders; or 3) they must be fair (to be decided by a judge or jury)."39:58  -- On the lack of independent directors in closely held corporations, and hence lack of deference to the business judgment rule.43:51  -- On litigation in closely held corporations: "Most disputes litigated in jurisdictions (outside of Delaware) involve closely held corporations."46:10 -- On Ben and Doug's latest paper: Against Contractual Formalism in Shareholder Oppression Law, U.C. Davis L. Rev. __ (forthcoming 2023).49:30  -- Other important issues to highlight for directors of closely held corporations. Per Doug Moll: "The business judgment rule might not protect you in all scenarios." "There is a whole specialty around contractual protections in closely held corporations." Per Benjamin Means: "Directors have to think about oppression issues in M&A deals involving closely held corporations."52:40 -- What are the 1-3 books that have greatly influenced your life: Doug:Academic work: Oppression of Minority Shareholders by F.Hodge O'Neal & Thomson Treatise.Non-academic books: Dave Eggers and children's books that he read to his kids (Mr. Happy).Ben: Isaiah Berlin's "Value Pluralism"55:04 -- Who were your mentors, and what did you learn from them?Doug: his colleagues collectively.Ben: Douglas Moll!56:48 -- Are there any quotes you think of often or live your life by? Ben: "Don't ask, don't get" by Judge William B. Traxler, Jr.Doug: "It's either good or it's a good story." 58:14 -  An unusual habit or an absurd thing that they love: Ben: daughter singing Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) from listening to Mamma Mia! Doug: Pickle ball.01:00:15-  The living person they most admire:Ben: Judge Rosemary S. Pooler.Benjamin Mean is a Professor of Law and the John T. Campbell Chair in Business and Professional Ethics at the University of South Carolina School of Law.Douglas Moll is the Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P. Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center. __ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

In today's episode of If Not Now Wen, we're excited to talk with special guest Jimmy Ramirez. Jimmy is Managing Partner for Prometheus Growth Partners (PGP) and BhavaMar Development (BhavaMar). Jimmy oversees the legal, land, construction development, investor relations, cost management, real estate project valuation and private equity investments. Jimmy began his professional career while attending UTSA with a national commercial general contractor in Houston, TX working at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (NASA) building 21. He quickly moved up within the company and became a lead field engineer within the first 6 months. He then pursued his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center and focused on real estate development and mergers and acquisitions. After gaining experience in the legal in house and public sector, Jimmy switched over to the private sector where he worked on real estate transactions and general business and commercial transactions. Incorporating two drastically different careers throughout his journey, Jimmy is a visionary who is able to see something from nothing, and he has a grounded, intentional approach to life and business. He shows up with positivity and authenticity and is passionate about giving back, helping others, and giving people the opportunity to follow their dreams. I know you will love his story as much as I do. We talk about:

Federal spending of one-trillion dollars is aimed at transforming the electric grid and transitioning to clean energy. In this episode of Grid Talk, we talk with Sheri Givens, president and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). The discussion focuses on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. “In looking and listening to our many members and regulators who are involved in accessing those funds, I think it's an exciting time for clean energy investment and investment in infrastructure,” said Givens. There are still many questions about how the influx of funding will flow down into actual projects. “I know it takes a while to ramp up such large targeted investment and I know a lot of the utilities and the stakeholders are waiting for clear guidance from the federal government,” Givens said. Other challenges include implementing new ideas.“Sometimes innovation can be stymied by the regulatory process. There's going to need to be some openness and some agility and some flexibility to allow for utilities and third parties and other entities to come in and to make some of these innovative solutions available to customers nationally.”Sheri Givens joined SEPA as president and CEO in November 2022. Her professional experience includes nearly twenty years in legal, regulatory, legislative, and external affairs in both the public and private sectors. She previously served as vice president of US Regulatory and Customer Strategy at National Grid. Prior to joining National Grid, she consulted on utility consumer education and regulatory policy issues in energy markets nationwide.Givens earned a Bachelor of Arts in government from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center.

A drive through line at a new Burger King restaurant in Canada prompted one person call 911. Headlines were written about it and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police even tweeted about it. This week, “Something Offbeat” dives into why most of us agree to wait in lines with Dave Fagundes, a lawyer and professor at the University of Houston Law Center. He's the author of a paper called “The Social Norms of Waiting in Line.”

LISTEN NOW!! From Legal Counsel to Chief Legal Officer: Dianne Ralston's Journey to the top of the Energy Industry.Dianne Ralston began her career at SLB in 1998, initially serving as legal counsel. As her career progressed, she became director of compliance and then deputy general counsel, specializing in IP enforcement. Over the next few years, she held executive leadership positions at companies throughout the energy services sector, including serving as executive vice president, chief legal officer, and secretary at TechnipFMC. In 2020, she rejoined SLB as chief legal officer, a position in which she continues to serve. Dianne has bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Operations Management from Texas A&M University, as well as a JD in law from the University of Houston Law Center.Looking to advance your career in the energy industry? Look no further than Dianne Ralston, Chief Legal Officer at Schlumberger, who recently shared her insights on the 'Flipping the Barrel' podcast. From navigating a career in oil and gas with degrees in business administration and law, to overcoming stereotypes targeting women in STEM, Dianne has some valuable advice to share.

This week we're replaying a classic episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Jim M. Perdue, Sr. and Jim M. Perdue, Jr of Perdue and Kidd (https://www.perdueandkidd.com/).    Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   Episode Details: Texas trial lawyers Jim M. Perdue, Sr. and Jim M. Perdue, Jr. -- Perdue & Kidd's father-and-son trial team -- take a look back at the first case they ever tried together. Listen as this accomplished trial team explains how they secured justice for the wrongful death of a patient who died as a result of the negligence of a nurse anesthetist during routine orthopedic surgery. In September 1997, 40-year-old Mark Alexander was scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, but the anesthesiologist left him in the hands of an inexperienced nurse anesthetist, who failed to provide Mark with adequate ventilation during the surgery and neglected to record Mark's heart rate for 17 minutes. As a result, Mark was deprived of adequate blood flow to the brain for 10 to 14 minutes and remained in a coma for two weeks before passing away on October 3, 1997. Involved in the case while Mark was still in a coma, Jim M. Perdue, Sr. was able to collect powerful pieces of evidence he presented at trial: phone recordings and messages from Mark's family. In spite of the defense's attempts to cast blame on the other anesthesiologists and professional associations named in the lawsuit or to distance themselves from having any role in Mark's medical care, the father-and-son legal team was able to hold the doctors accountable for their contribution to Mark's substandard care and proximate cause of death. Jim M. Perdue, Sr. and Jim M. Perdue, Jr. strategically engaged the jury's senses with impressive storytelling and by sharing a visual timeline of the tragic events, a video of Mark languishing in a coma and the hard data comparison of the anesthetist's records versus the medical equipment records. In October 1999, a Harris County, Texas jury unanimously found the four defendants negligent and awarded $3.6 million in damages to Mark's wife and surviving parents.  View/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bios: Jim M. Perdue, Sr: Jim M. Perdue, Sr. is Of Counsel to Perdue & Kidd. Mr. Perdue received both his Bachelor of Science cum laude and his Juris Doctorate cum laude from the University of Houston. Mr. Perdue has had over five decades of success in securing substantial and in some cases unprecedented multi-million dollar verdicts and recoveries for his clients. He has lectured across the country, speaking before law schools, scientific associations, medical groups, bar associations, trial lawyer organizations, and colleges of advocacy, delivering over 400 presentations on topics including the substantive law of malpractice and product liability, professional responsibility, rules of evidence, the psychology of jury persuasion, special issue submission, and trial strategy and technique. He has authored texts and treatises on the substantive law of medical malpractice and product liability. The appellate courts of Texas have often cited his books, law review, and law journal articles. Moreover, numerous appellate opinions in cases he has prosecuted have pioneered the way for today's victims of negligence, defective products and corporate indifference. In 1989, Forbes magazine dubbed Mr. Perdue “King of the Malpractice Lawyers.” He has been a trailblazer in plaintiffs' litigation for the past fifty plus years. He is one of the most well-known medical malpractice and product liability trial lawyers in Texas. Read Full Bio Here Jim M. Perdue, Jr: Jim M. Perdue, Jr. is a named partner at Perdue & Kidd, with a national practice focusing on trying lawsuits, from cases involving defective medical products and pharmaceutical liability claims to catastrophic injuries of all types. He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Medical Professional Liability by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He currently serves on the Rules Advisory Committee of the Texas Supreme Court.  Jim Perdue Jr. is both an Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates and Fellow in the International Society of Barristers. Mr. Perdue is listed among the “Top 100 Attorneys in Texas” in Texas Monthly by Thomson Reuters, where he has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” since the award was created 11 years ago. He is also named in “The Best Lawyers in America” (Woodward/White 2006-15) for Plaintiff's Personal Injury practice. Jim Perdue Jr. has tried over 30 personal injury cases to jury verdict, including multi-million dollar verdicts for cases involving pharmaceutical liability, workplace injury, and medical malpractice. This includes his $27.6 million dollar verdict against Boston Scientific, listed as one of the largest product liability verdicts of 2014 by the National Law Journal. Jim Perdue Jr. has spoken at over 100 legal seminars and published on a wide range of topics, from trial techniques to tort law. He has made appearances on Good Morning America, Court TV, and local television as a legal commentator on civil justice legislation, automotive safety, and product liability law. Jim Perdue Jr. r attended the University of Texas and graduated summa cum laude. He then received his J.D. cum laude at the University of Houston Law Center and was named their Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in 2006. He is Past-President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Past-Chair of the Professional Negligence Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, a member of Leader's Forum of American Association for Justice, a fellow of the Texas and Houston Bar Foundations, and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. The Houston Young Lawyers Association honored Jim Perdue Jr. with the Woodrow B. Seals Outstanding Young Attorney Award in 2002. Mr. Perdue serves on the Boards of TIRR Foundation, which is the charitable research arm of TIRR Hospital in Houston, Texas, St. Paul's United Methodist Church Foundation (Houston); and the Silver Spurs Alumni Association. Jim Perdue Jr. is a past director of the Texas Lyceum and Past President of the University of Houston Law Center Alumni Organization. He and his wife Nicole have three sons. 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The 27th Annual Frankel Lecture, sponsored by the Houston Law Review at the University of Houston Law Center, focused on the U.S. Supreme Court and explored possible gender bias applied in protecting legal rights. Professor Melissa Murray, a leading expert on constitutional law, reproductive rights and justice, discussed “The Jurisprudence of Masculinity” during the keynote.Murray is the Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law and Birnbaum Women's Leadership Network Faculty Director at the New York University School of Law. She focuses her research on the legal regulation of intimate life. Her publication “Cases on Reproductive Rights and Justice” is the first casebook covering reproductive rights and justice.After law school, Murray clerked for Sonia Sotomayor, a then judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and Stefan Underhill of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Murray is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Yale Law School.Commentators for the lecture are:Helen Alvaré, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Robert A. Levy Endowed Chair in Law and Liberty at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School; and Reva Siegel, Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Professor of Law at Yale Law School.11:49 - Melissa Murray41:03 - Reva Siegel57:03 - Helen Alvaré01:13:10 - Melissa Murray's responseFor more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

Why was OPEC formed? Who were the Seven Sisters that ruled the world? How were oil prices determined in the past? And How are they determined now? Will oil and gas prices decrease more anytime soon? For answers to these questions, I spoke with Ms. Jacqueline L. Weaver, a Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center. Her teaching and research interests cover oil and gas law, energy law and policy, international petroleum, and environmental and natural resources law. She has lectured on topics in international petroleum transactions in Africa, Kazakhstan, Lisbon, China and Bangkok. She is a co-author of Smith and Weaver, The Texas Law of Oil and Gas, and a national casebook titled Energy, Economics and the Environment; as well as another casebook titled International Petroleum Transactions and the treatise International Petroleum Exploration & Exploitation Agreement. She has written articles on offshore safety after the Macondo disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, energy markets, sustainable development in the international petroleum industry, comparative unitization laws, energy policy, and traditional oil and gas law topics. She worked as an economist in the Corporate Planning Department of Exxon Co. USA before joining the University of Houston Law Center. To learn more about Professor Weaver, you can visit her academic homepage. In addition, below is a link to another interesting episode: S1E26: Is Green Energy Truly Green?, Prof. KK DuVivier I hope you enjoy these episodes. Adel Host of the History Behind News podcast HIGHLIGHTS: get future episode highlights in your inbox. SUPPORT: please click here and join our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.

Our guests are so generous with their time. They allow us to have terrific conversations about this world of intellectual property, their roles, and strategies for effectively dealing with IP. That's certainly the case with our featured guest today. Carlo Cotrone wears a lot of hats in the field of intellectual property. As chief IP counsel for Techtronic Industries, he manages innovation for the company's well-known brands, such as Ryobi, Milwaukee, Hoover, Oreck, and Dirt Devil. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the importance of strategy and collaboration as enterprises navigate the world of IP. In this episode, Jeff Harty and Carlo Cotrone discuss: What about IP inspires and drives Carlo in his life and career. The breadth of IP issues that Carlo deals with as in-house IP counsel. Why strategy and collaboration are essential in IP.The mindset of collaboration locally and globally. Counterfeiting in the world of e-commerce. Key Takeaways: Strategy is about outside-the-box thinking and moving beyond the tactical to find complementary ways that may not come to mind immediately without intentionally taking a different view.Knowing the client's business and looking at IP from a business perspective is an excellent approach for both in-house and outside counsel. Collaboration comes down to human-to-human and human-to-group communication and relationships. It's important to find partners with whom you can build relationships and who understand the risk profiles of the company. “It's really important to develop meaningful metrics internally, especially those that help hold the IP teams, and the company at large, to a rationality to the investments being made in IP and the result.” —Carlo Cotrone   About Carlo Cotrone: Carlo Cotrone is chief IP counsel at Techtronic Industries North America (TTI), a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, outdoor power equipment, and floor care appliances. He also is adjunct professor of law at University of Houston Law Center. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics such as IP strategy and asset management, legal ethics, collaboration and innovation strategies for law firms and corporate legal departments, and professional development. Previously, Carlo served as senior IP counsel at General Electric and at energy technology company Baker Hughes. He practiced law at firms on the East Coast and in the Midwest, most recently as a partner. He holds two U.S. patents as the inventor of technology directed to digital sheet music. Connect with Carlo Cotrone: Website: https://ipwatchdog.com/people/carlo-cotrone-2/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmcotrone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlo-cotrone-8266752/ Connect with Jeff Harty: Website: https://nyemaster.com/attorney-directory/jeffrey-d-harty/Email: jharty@nyemaster.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harty-5a9a1643/

On this week's episode we have Texas Attorney General Democratic Nominee Rochelle Garza on to talk about what is on the ballot and why this midterm 2022 election is important not only nationwide but also right here in the state of Texas. Rochelle Garza is a civil rights attorney and 5th generation Texan from the Rio Grande Valley. Her parents met as public school teachers and together taught Rochelle to have faith, work hard, and that every person is deserving of dignity and respect. Rochelle became a lawyer for the people and has legal expertise in immigration, family, criminal and constitutional law — fighting for children, immigrants and our most vulnerable. In a landmark case which received national attention, Rochelle took on Donald Trump, Ken Paxton, and Brett Kavanaugh when they tried to prevent an immigrant teen, Jane Doe, from exercising her right to choose — and won. This case resulted in the reinforcement of reproductive rights across the country with the implementation of the “Garza Notice,” named after Rochelle, which mandates the federal government notify teens in immigration detention of their constitutional right to access abortion care without obstruction or fear of retaliation. As Attorney General, Rochelle will fight for all Texans. Rochelle graduated from the University of Houston Law Center and from Brown University with honors. Rochelle and Adam, her husband, live in Brownsville with their newborn daughter and their dog, Ramses. Website: https://www.RochelleGarzaforTexas.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rochellemgarza Twitter: https://twitter.com/RochelleMGarza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RochelleMGarza/ Questions: info@GarzaforTX.com Campaign video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6NfSjVWU3M&t=5s

We welcome Susan Sakmar back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Susan is Visiting Professor at the University of Houston Law Center and author of Energy for the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). SmarterMarkets™ host David Greely sits down with Susan to discuss how the European energy crisis is transforming the LNG industry.

Where can we expect law and policy regarding national security surveillance to go in the coming years? Where should it go? This week's episode features an expert panel from our CLE conference this past February. The panel gives greater context to these questions, set against growing domestic national security threats from militias, American political extremists, controversies about surveillance that have left several FISA authorities lapsed; and questions about the renewal of Sec. 702 of the FISA Amendments Act. To hear the entirety of this panel discussion, please visit our website: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_national_security/events_cle/national-security-law-cle-webinar-series-2022-emerging-critical-issues/recording-national-security-law-cle-conference-emerging-critical-issues/ This panel is moderated by Dakota Rudesill, Associate Professor of Law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law: https://mershoncenter.osu.edu/people/rudesill.2 Adam Klein is the Director of the Strauss Center's Program on Technology, Security, and Global Affairs: https://www.strausscenter.org/person/adam-klein/ Carrie Cordero is General Counsel at The Center for a New American Security: https://www.cnas.org/people/carrie-cordero Emily Berman is an Associate Professor at The University of Houston Law Center: https://www.law.uh.edu/faculty/main.asp?PID=5005 References: Register for the 32nd Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference – The Past, Present and Future: Celebrating 60 Years of the Standing Committee on Law and National Security – November 17th–18th, 2022 : https://web.cvent.com/event/587890d9-7f23-4662-af87-6f106dedfece/summary Katz v. United States (1967): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/389/347/ Title III, The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (The Wiretap Act): https://bja.ojp.gov/program/it/privacy-civil-liberties/authorities/statutes/1284 United States v. U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Michigan, 1972 (The Keith Case): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/407/297/ The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA): https://bja.ojp.gov/program/it/privacy-civil-liberties/authorities/statutes/1286

Emphasis Added is a podcast by the Houston Law Review. Check out this episode in video on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDK03FEAP2lTdm4syp02ChAOn this month's episode of Emphasis Added, I spoke with University of Houston Law Center Professor Douglas Moll about fraud and closely held corporations in the context of Theranos, a biotech company that was once valued at $10 billion, and is now worth nothing. Professor Moll teaches multiple business law courses at the University of Houston Law Center and has written multiple articles and books on civil fraud and closely held corporations. We discussed Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes's conduct as portrayed by the ABC News podcast and Hulu Series, "The Dropout," and analyzed different instances of Theranos's fraud exploring questions like when  Silicon Valley's culture of "fake it till you make it" really becomes fraudulent and how investors in a private closely held corporation are disadvantaged when things go wrong.You can find more from Professor Moll at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=190549For more on the Houston Law Review, please visit houstonlawreview.orgTwitter | @HoustonLRevInstagram | @HoustonLRevFacebook | @HoustonLRevLinkedIn | The Houston Law Review

This episode features a conversation with Dania Abbasi. Dania is a litigation associate in in Foley's Houston office. In this discussion, Dania reflects on growing-up in San Antonio, Texas, attending the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston Law Center. Dania discusses being born in Karachi, Pakistan, and moving to Texas with her family when she was 3. She looks back on her decision to major in French and to teach English abroad before heading to law school. Dania also explores her decision to join Gardere Wynne Sewell, which was subsequently acquired by Foley. And, she shares how she choose litigation as her practice area and discusses the current mix of her work, that includes government enforcement defense matters. Finally, Dania gives wonderful insight on the importance of maximizing your law school experience by taking the courses that most peak your interests and curiosity.