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SummaryWhat if disagreement could actually unite us? Judge Thomas Griffith, former DC Circuit Court judge, joins us to explore the Constitution's genius: its embrace of disagreement as a path to the common good. Judge Griffith shares personal stories from his judicial career, including his bipartisan support for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and dispels the myth of “partisans in robes.” He challenges listeners to defend the Constitution through humility, compromise, and local action, and offers hope for those discouraged by political division.About Our GuestJudge Thomas B. Griffith was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit by President George W. Bush in 2005, and served until his retirement in 2020. He is currently a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School, a Fellow at the Wheatley Institute, and Special Counsel at Hunton Andrews Kurth. He is also engaged in rule of law initiatives in Central and Eastern Europe. Earlier in his career, Judge Griffith served as General Counsel of Brigham Young University and as Senate Legal Counsel, the nonpartisan chief legal officer of the U.S. Senate. In 2021, President Biden appointed him to the President's Commission on the Supreme Court. He is also a co-author of Lost, Not Stolen: The Conservative Case that Biden Won and Trump Lost the 2020 Presidential Election. He holds a BA from Brigham Young University and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.Useful LinksJudge Griffith's Wikipedia entry:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_B._GriffithBraver Angels – Bridging Political Divides Through Civil Discourse:https://braverangels.orgJudge Griffith's Letter in Support of Justice Jackson: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2.26.22%20-%20Judge%20Thomas%20Griffith%20Support%20for%20Jackson.pdfJudge Griffith's 2012 Speech at BYU, "The Hard Work of Understanding the Constitution": https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/thomas-b-griffith/the-hard-work-of-understanding-the-constitution/ Pleasant Pictures MusicJoin the Pleasant Pictures Music Club to get unlimited access to high-quality, royalty-free music for all of your projects. Use the discount code HOWTOHELP15 for 15% off your first year.

The Trump administration has ordered a rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. But not by members of the FAR Counsel but rather by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. The White House, that is. Here with what's at stake, Hunton Andrews Kurth procurement attorney Eric Crusius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration has ordered a rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. But not by members of the FAR Counsel but rather by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. The White House, that is. Here with what's at stake, Hunton Andrews Kurth procurement attorney Eric Crusius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Danon, the managing partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, talks about the importance of firm culture, what associates want out of a law firm and how building his litigation practice helped him establish credibility as a manager. 

Third-year UVA Law students Jake Flansburg and Malia Takei, arguing for the appellant, face off against classmates Nathaniel Glass and Benjamin Baldwin, arguing for the appellee, in the final round of the 96th William Minor Lile Moot Court competition. Presiding over the competition were Judge Michael Scudder of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Judge Kevin Ohlson '85 of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and former acting Virginia Solicitor General Trevor Cox, a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth. (University of Virginia School of Law, Nov. 14, 2024)

Michael Levine is a partner in Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP's Washington, DC office and a leader of the Firm's Insurance Recovery Practice. He offers insights into the legal side of the risk management space and the important role that attorneys play in creating a system of checks and balances in the insurance space and offers insights from his experience to young professionals considering a career at the intersection of insurance and law.   Key Takeaways: Michael shares insights into his work at Hunton Andrews Kurth. Being an attorney who practiced in insurance was not a childhood dream of Michael's. After becoming an attorney, the decision to specialize in insurance coverage was an easy one. Michael has practiced both in favor of the policyholder as well as on the carrier side. What were Michael's reasons for switching back and forth between the policyholder and carrier sides multiple times? The biggest misconceptions about the motives and actions of attorneys in the insurance space. What does it really mean if a lawyer gets involved in a claims case? The real reason Michael uses the term “policyholder” instead of “insured.” Attorneys are in place to provide a healthy system of checks and balances within the insurance industry. Maximizing insurance recoveries means giving policyholders everything they're entitled to. When is the right time to get an attorney involved in insurance policies? Once counsel gets involved, whether the broker has done their job makes all the difference in the outcome of the claim. Michael's opinion on the high percentage of insurance payouts that ends up in attorney's pockets. Acquiring new clients through marketing and networking, because repeat business is not good business in policyholder litigation. Michael reveals the biggest lessons learned from his years of practicing law in the insurance space. Tips for picking up the technical language of the insurance world. It's all meaningful; Michael's advice for finding the issues that mean something to you and righting a wrong.   Mentioned in This Episode: RIMS — San Diego Event Michael on LinkedIn Hunton Andrews Kurth  

Azeem reports on the latest personal changes in the industry •Stephenson Harwood strengthens Middle East construction practice with Ron Nobbs relocating from London. •Jones Day announces Rodney Moore, Samuel Peca, and Scott Delaney joining as partners in corporate and Energy Transition & Infrastructure. •Nanda Kamat leaving MUFG after 15 years to take a new role. •Kristian Bradshaw joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Tokyo from White & Case. •Vinita Sithapathy joins Mayer Brown in New York as a partner from Freshfields. •Joe Taylor joins Apterra Infrastructure Capital as managing director from NatWest. •Latham & Watkins hires Scott Cockerham in Washington, D.C., from A&O Shearman. •OX2 CFO Johan Rydmark to step down in April 2025. •EU Commission selects Danish politician Dan Jorgensen as energy commissioner. •Kenny Cheramusak becomes CFO of Apex Clean Energy from ContourGlobal. •Stephenson Harwood adds Sushil Verma as a partner in Financial Markets Practice from Simmons & Simmons. •Meyer Burger CEO Gunter Erfurt steps down; Franz Richter becomes chairman.

Key Appointments in Renewable Energy and Infrastructure   Host Azeem covers recent industry moves:   1.Reactivate hires Corey Stein as EVP of Finance. 2.Hunton Andrews Kurth adds Ayesha Waheed and Seyfi Can Kandemir to their Energy team in London. 3.Tom Sumpster joins CIBC as Head of Infrastructure Finance. 4.Syed Usman Ahmed becomes Managing Director at Apterra Infrastructure Capital. 5.Natalie Jackson is appointed CFO at rPlus Energies. 6.Eileen Stone joins Onyx Renewables as SVP of M&A.

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in April 2021. Judge Thomas B. Griffith is an expert in constitutional law. He has served as chief counsel for both the U.S. Senate and for Brigham Young University, and was appointed to a judgeship by George W. Bush on the Washington, D.C., Court of Appeals, from which he retired in 2020. In his church experience he has served as both a bishop and a stake president. He currently lectures on law at Harvard Law School and serves as a fellow at the Wheatley Institution at BYU, as special counsel to the international law firm of Hunton Andrews Kurth, and as senior policy advisor to the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Links FaithMatters.org A Mormon Approach to Politics, by Thomas B. Griffith Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution, by President Dallin H. Oaks Beyond Politics, by Hugh Nibley Handbook links: 38.8.30 Political and Civic Activity 38.8.40 Seeking Information from Reliable Sources Liberals, Doctrine, & Apologetics at Church | An Interview with Blair Hodges Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights In this collaborative episode, Kurt Francom and Faith Matters co-founder Bill Turnbull talk with Thomas to explore President Oaks' 2021 General Conference address, "Defending Our Divinely Inspired Constitution". President Oaks spoke passionately about the U.S. Constitution and ended with an urgent admonition to end political tribalism and division, insisting that we address this in our wards and stakes. They also discuss what lies behind those divisions—the rapid erosion of goodwill and trust in the American body politic—including among Latter-day Saints. Thomas believes Latter-day Saints can and must play a critical role in healing today's divides. Leaders especially have a role in helping ward members follow President Oaks' counsel. 2:10 Quote from President Oaks' talk: "On contested issues, we should seek to moderate and unify. … There are many political issues, and no party, platform, or individual candidate can satisfy all personal preferences. Each citizen must therefore decide which issues are most important to him or her at any particular time. Then members should seek inspiration on how to exercise their influence according to their individual priorities. This process will not be easy. It may require changing party support or candidate choices, even from election to election." 3:45 The thought never occurred to him that his political views were driven by his faith commitments Quote from President Oaks' talk: "Such independent actions will sometimes require voters to support candidates or political parties or platforms whose other positions they cannot approve. That is one reason we encourage our members to refrain from judging one another in political matters. We should never assert that a faithful Latter-day Saint cannot belong to a particular party or vote for a particular candidate. We teach correct principles and leave our members to choose how to prioritize and apply those principles on the issues presented from time to time. We also insist, and we ask our local leaders to insist, that political choices and affiliations not be the subject of teachings or advocacy in any of our Church meetings." 6:40 What can leaders take away from this: How does this apply to me? How can I change and be a better disciple of Christ based on this counsel? 8:30 Rigid identification with one political party has been a long-time concern with the general leadership of the church 9:45 Polarization is complicated: we sort ourselves with like-minded people and have less interaction with people who think differently, and those interactions are increasingly hostile 11:15 Media, social media, and confirmation bias: living in an echo chamber 13:45 Be introspective and thoughtful, always questioning your own assumptions; Jesus is always challenging us

More than 10,0000 federal class action cases were filed last year, covering a range of areas including securities, antitrust, employment, and consumer protection. What do they have in common? They often rely on an economist's expert analysis and testimony. So how early should you hire an economist to pick through the data?  Guest Jeffrey Klenk, a managing director with the consultant firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG), shares best practices for working with an economist expert witness.  Hear how an economist can help litigators, judges, and juries understand what matters in a case by dissecting transaction-level data, valuations, and the impact of outside influences you may not have considered. Here's a spoiler: Klenk says it can be “fiendishly difficult” to not only understand the merits of a case but also the viability as a class action for both the defense and plaintiffs.  From analyzing a case's potential before filing, to focusing depositions, and to courtroom testimony, an economist can be a litigator's most valuable tool. When economists and attorneys work together, good things can happen.  Plus, a “quick tip” from Latosha M. Ellis of the firm Hunton Andrews Kurth on professional civility. You don't have to agree with, or even like, everyone. But remember, what goes around comes around. Resources:  “Goldman Sachs Settles 2014 Class Action Lawsuit Tied To Metal Trades” “Court Rejects Antitrust Suit In Victory For Comcast”  Berkeley Research Group (BRG) “United States - Economist's Perspective (2023/2024): Class Actions – Litigation, Policy and Latest Developments” by Noureen Akber, Jeffrey Klenk, and Mike McDonald 2024 Professional Success Summit, American Bar Association  “About Section 337,” United States International Trade Commission American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section

More than 10,0000 federal class action cases were filed last year, covering a range of areas including securities, antitrust, employment, and consumer protection. What do they have in common? They often rely on an economist's expert analysis and testimony. So how early should you hire an economist to pick through the data? Guest Jeffrey Klenk, a managing director with the consultant firm Berkeley Research Group (BRG), shares best practices for working with an economist expert witness. Hear how an economist can help litigators, judges, and juries understand what matters in a case by dissecting transaction-level data, valuations, and the impact of outside influences you may not have considered. Here's a spoiler: Klenk says it can be “fiendishly difficult” to not only understand the merits of a case but also the viability as a class action for both the defense and plaintiffs. From analyzing a case's potential before filing, to focusing depositions, and to courtroom testimony, an economist can be a litigator's most valuable tool. When economists and attorneys work together, good things can happen. Plus, a “quick tip” from Latosha M. Ellis of the firm Hunton Andrews Kurth on professional civility. You don't have to agree with, or even like, everyone. But remember, what goes around comes around. Resources:  “Goldman Sachs Settles 2014 Class Action Lawsuit Tied To Metal Trades” “Court Rejects Antitrust Suit In Victory For Comcast”  Berkeley Research Group (BRG) “United States - Economist's Perspective (2023/2024): Class Actions – Litigation, Policy and Latest Developments” by Noureen Akber, Jeffrey Klenk, and Mike McDonald 2024 Professional Success Summit, American Bar Association  “About Section 337,” United States International Trade Commission American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section

In this insightful rerelease of Episode 77, titled “A Miami Office Managing Partner of an International Firm Shares Some Observations,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast engage in a conversation with Juan Enjamio, a prominent Labor and Employment attorney and the managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth's Miami office. Recorded on September 20th, 2022, this episode delves into the evolution of the legal landscape over the past few decades and offers predictions for its future trajectory.Juan explains how Hunton Andrews Kurth, a global law firm, strategically established and expanded its presence in the competitive South Florida market. He outlines the key factors that have contributed to their sustained success over the past 25 years, offering valuable insights for both emerging and established legal practitioners.As the influx of national and global firms into Florida continues to rise, Juan's observations are particularly relevant. He highlights the dynamic nature of the legal industry in the region and shares practical advice on navigating its complexities.Listeners will better understand the strategic considerations involved in building a successful legal practice in a bustling market. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of global legal trends and regional market strategies.Streaming on  YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

On February 21, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Ohio v. Environmental Protection Agency. The following questions are presented – (1) Whether the court should stay the Environmental Protection Agency's federal emission reductions rule, the Good Neighbor Plan; and (2) whether the emissions controls imposed by the rule are reasonable regardless of the number of states subject to the rule.Please join our panel of experts as they break down the case and its developments after oral argument.Featuring:Megan Herzog, Partner, Donahue & Goldberg LLPMatt Kuhn, Solicitor General, KentuckyViktoria Seale, Regulatory Affairs Director, National Rural Electric Cooperative AssociationMatthew Z. Leopold, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth

1) George's move from Greece to the United States and how it led him to engineering, becoming a lawyer, and nuclear 2) Why George flew to Japan three weeks after Fukushima and how to communicate with people who aren't familiar with nuclear 3) The involvement of government in nuclear energy and different ideas on the subject 4) New generations in nuclear and how their mindsets will shift the industry

In the second of a two-episode series, Tim Jacobs of Hunton Andrews Kurth continues his discussion of the energy credits enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act and the proposed regulations.Listen to the first part of this series: IRA Energy Credits, Part 1: History and Early Guidance For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Grouping Rule Could Be Added to Clean Energy Prefiling ProcessEnergy Department Opens Portal for Low-Income Bonus Energy CreditAnalysis: Apprentices and Emergency RepairsAnalysis: For U.S. Territories, IRA Credits Remain a Complicated QuestionAnalysis: Proposed Labor Requirement Regs Contain Few SurprisesIn our “Editors' Corner” segment, Michael Semes, professor of practice in the graduate tax program at the Charles Widger School of Law at Villanova University and of counsel at BakerHostetler, chats about his coauthored Tax Notes piece, “ADP Certiorari Denial Increases SaaS Uncertainty.” Follow us on Twitter:David Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes**This episode is sponsored by the University of Cincinnati. For more information, visit online.uc.edu/taxation.This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner: Jordan ParrishAudio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton RhodesGuest Relations: Alexis Hart

In the first of a two-episode series, Tim Jacobs of Hunton Andrews Kurth discusses the energy credits enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act and the major pieces of guidance released so far. Listen to our other episodes on the tax-related provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act:The New Excise Tax on Corporate Stock BuybacksU.S. Tax Provisions Driving the Fight Against Climate Change$80 Billion in New Funding: What's Next for the IRS?Analyzing the Corporate Alternative Minimum TaxFor additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:Analysis: Apprentices and Emergency RepairsAnalysis: For U.S. Territories, IRA Credits Remain a Complicated QuestionAnalysis: Proposed Labor Requirement Regs Contain Few SurprisesFollow us on Twitter:David Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes**This episode is sponsored by the University of California Irvine School of Law Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit law.uci.edu/gradtax.This episode is sponsored by the University of Cincinnati. For more information, visit online.uc.edu/taxation.This episode is sponsored by Practising Law Institute. For more information, visit pli.edu/taxstrategies23.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner: Jordan ParrishAudio Engineers: Jordan Parrish, Peyton RhodesGuest Relations: Alexis Hart

GENEDGE Alliance is inviting local manufacturing companies in the Richmond region to its "Roadshow" event May 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 pm. in Ashland. The event aims to provide local manufacturers (with 5 to 50 employees) with insights into the various resources that the company can offer to help them grow. The Roadshow will feature guest speakers Todd Haymore (managing director of Hunton Andrews Kurth and former Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade); Wei Zhang (co-founder of Zynnovation); and Dean Young (vice president of business transformation at GENEDGE Alliance). Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from their peers...Article LinkSupport the show

In the most recent Drinks With The Deal, Jim Kennedy, an M&A partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, discussed recent Delaware decisions on restrictive covenants. 

In today's episode I speak with Kevin Elliker who is currently Counsel at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Richmond, Virginia where he focuses on Appeals, Litigation and Investigations. Prior to rejoining the Firm in October 2022, Kevin spent three years in government service first as an Assistant United States Attorney in Richmond and most recently as an Investigative Counsel for the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. He also assisted in an independent review commissioned by the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, to examine the City's response to protest events in the summer of 2017, resulting in a published report detailing the independent review's findings. Kevin started his law career as a clerk to Judge King of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and Judge Gibney on the Eastern District of Virginia. Prior to Law School at William & Mary (Go Tribe) where he graduated number 1 in his class, Kevin was a High School history and government teacher for two years. He is a graduate of James Madison University (Go Dukes). In our conversation we discuss his decision to pivot from teaching high school to the law; how his experience teaching helped him find success in law school; securing his two clerkships and what he learned from each, his time as a federal prosecutor and investigations attorney for the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol where he conducted more than 60 interviews and depositions, provided Congressional briefings, coordinated the presentation of evidence for televised hearings, and contributed to the Committee's final report; why being a "Fourth Circuit Nerd" helped him get opportunities at his firm; his work in private practice; and more.

Today we're speaking with Patricia Tiller. She's a commercial lawyer and the managing partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth in Dubai. Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, corporate, and regulatory matters.

One of the longest-standing environmental law challenges is how to define the scope of waters regulated under the Clean Water Act known as “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). After decades of regulatory uncertainty, the Supreme Court has again taken up a case that may provide clarity. On October 3rd, the Court will hear oral argument in Sackett v. EPA, the first case of this new term and the second time the case will be reviewed by the high court. Perhaps this time the Court will definitively determine what is a WOTUS. Will the Court definitively determine what is a WOTUS?Join us for a discussion on this important case with Damien Schiff (arguing for petitioners), Tony Francois (represented petitioners in the Ninth Circuit), and William Snape (Director of the American University Washington College of Law's Program on Environment and Energy Law). The panel will be moderated by Hunton Andrews Kurth partner Matt Leopold, who served previously as EPA general counsel and assisted in drafting the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule defining WOTUS.Featuring: Tony Francois, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal FoundationDamien Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal FoundationProf. William Snape, Director of Program on Environmental and Energy Law, Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Affairs, and Fellow in Environmental Law, American University Washington College of LawModerator: Matt Leopold, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth

One of the longest-standing environmental law challenges is how to define the scope of waters regulated under the Clean Water Act known as “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). After decades of regulatory uncertainty, the Supreme Court has again taken up a case that may provide clarity. On October 3rd, the Court will hear oral argument in Sackett v. EPA, the first case of this new term and the second time the case will be reviewed by the high court. Perhaps this time the Court will definitively determine what is a WOTUS. Will the Court definitively determine what is a WOTUS?Join us for a discussion on this important case with Damien Schiff (arguing for petitioners), Tony Francois (represented petitioners in the Ninth Circuit), and William Snape (Director of the American University Washington College of Law's Program on Environment and Energy Law). The panel will be moderated by Hunton Andrews Kurth partner Matt Leopold, who served previously as EPA general counsel and assisted in drafting the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule defining WOTUS.Featuring: Tony Francois, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal FoundationDamien Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal FoundationProf. William Snape, Director of Program on Environmental and Energy Law, Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Affairs, and Fellow in Environmental Law, American University Washington College of LawModerator: Matt Leopold, Partner, Hunton Andrews KurthVisit our website – www.RegProject.org – to learn more, view all of our content, and connect with us on social media.

One of the longest-standing environmental law challenges is how to define the scope of waters regulated under the Clean Water Act known as “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). After decades of regulatory uncertainty, the Supreme Court has again taken up a case that may provide clarity. On October 3rd, the Court will hear oral argument in Sackett v. EPA, the first case of this new term and the second time the case will be reviewed by the high court. Perhaps this time the Court will definitively determine what is a WOTUS. Will the Court definitively determine what is a WOTUS?Join us for a discussion on this important case with Damien Schiff (arguing for petitioners), Tony Francois (represented petitioners in the Ninth Circuit), and William Snape (Director of the American University Washington College of Law's Program on Environment and Energy Law). The panel will be moderated by Hunton Andrews Kurth partner Matt Leopold, who served previously as EPA general counsel and assisted in drafting the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule defining WOTUS.Featuring: -- Tony Francois, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation -- Damien Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation -- Prof. William Snape, Director of Program on Environmental and Energy Law, Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Affairs, and Fellow in Environmental Law, American University Washington College of Law -- Moderator: Matt Leopold, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth

Listen in to a timely conversation with Juan Enjamio, Labor and Employment attorney and the managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth's Miami office.Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Juan about how the legal landscape has changed over the last few decades and what may be in store for the future.  Juan discusses how a global law firm approached building a footprint in the South Florida legal market.  And he shares some of the factors contributing to their success 23 years later.  This is a hot topic as national and global firms continue to open offices in Florida.   Don't miss it!  Listen now on  YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.Follow Juan on LinkedIn click here.

In this week's episode, Jonathan Moses of Wachtell and Shawn Regan of Hunton Andrews Kurth discuss the dangers judges face, how those dangers threaten the fair administration of justice and, most importantly, what can be done about the problem.

A few weeks back, we talked with Norton Rose Fulbright's Zack Barnes on how law firms can invest in their communities through local innovation hubs like Houston, Texas' Ion District. We wanted to dive deeper into that law firm/local innovation idea, so Zack is back with us and introduced us to Joey Sanchez, Senior Director of Ecosystems at The Ion Houston. With his weekly "Cup of Joey" innovation gatherings, Sanchez says his responsibility is to "engineer serendipity" in the innovation community. The Ion Houston is a lesson in "fail fast." The original idea revolved around the bid to lure Amazon's second headquarters. And despite being the fourth largest city in the United States, Houston didn't even make the top 20 of Amazon's list. What that told the innovators in Houston, along with the biggest backer of the project, Rice University, was that Houston needed to reevaluate itself and make a concerted effort to organize its innovative community. The Ion is not just a beautiful reimagination of a 1930's era Sears building. It is a 12 block district in the center of Houston that is looking to reimagine a city that has long been viewed as having a cowboy culture rooted in the fossil fuel industries. While the rest of the world may think of Austin as the hot area for innovation, Sanchez reminds us that Houston has the biggest potential for growth with its variety of industries like the Medical Center, NASA, the Port of Houston, the influx of alternative energy companies, and its large, diverse population. The legal industry is also taking note of what is happening in the Ion District with firms like Baker Botts, Norton Rose, Hunton Andrews Kurth, and other law firms making a presence for themselves among the startups. Entrepreneurs are looking for protections for their intellectual property, reducing risks associated with being a new company, and for guidance through the legal and regulatory landscape. Having innovation districts in large cities like Houston are a prime spot for law firms to position themselves to help innovators within their local communities. Links Mentioned: The Ion Houston The Ion District Cup of Joey Blue Tile Project Contact Us Twitter: @gebauerm or @glambert Voicemail: 713-487-7270 Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com Music: Jerry David DeCicca Transcript available on 3 Geeks and a Law Blog

If lawyers are really that bad, why do you pay them so much? It's probably because they play a crucial role in solving whatever problem you are facing. However, before you go back to complaining… listen to this episode to learn how to maximize your effectiveness and minimize your costs when working with your lawyer! Also, if you're considering a career in law, this episode is a must-listen!Rori Malech is a commercial real estate attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an AmLaw 100 international law firm, representing local and national developers, REITs, institutional equity investors, institutional and non-institutional lenders, and hotel owners and operators with their commercial real estate development and finance transactions. Rori is a frequent speaker and panelist on the hospitality industry, finance and preferred equity transactions.In today's episode, we discuss…When Rori realized that she was destined to become a lawyer.What mistakes investors and developers make when they work with their lawyers and how you can avoid these pitfalls.What aspiring lawyers should consider before attending law school or choosing what aspect of law they want to specialize in.How attorneys can be a valuable partner on your deal rather than just a necessary expense. What the Dean of Rori's law school told her class on the first day of school.If you like inspiring stories from successful business leaders or you want a glimpse into who I inherited my passion for real estate and work ethic from, tune into today's interview!Keep Making Milestones, Ben MalechIf you want to learn more about Rori, you can find her at:Rori's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rori-malech-24232420/Rori's Law Firm Profile: https://www.huntonak.com/en/people/rori-malech.htmlResources Mentioned:Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business - Danny MeyerProject Destined: projectdestined.comTo learn more about Ben, connect with him through:Ben's Website: https://benmalech.com/Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-malech/Ben's email: benmalech@carswell.ioMusic Credits: Sweeter Vermouth Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b…

Looking forward to HYLA's Pro Bono Guardianship Project, in partnership with Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Femi and Patrick are joined by Stephanie Sommerlatte and Henry Sturm of HVL. Stephanie and Henry join us to talk about the state of guardianship law in Texas and the importance of guardianship cases--and the need for volunteer attorneys to help out with them. In the majority of these taken by HVL, clients are parents of children with disabilities, who are turning 18. A guardianship is needed to ensure that a parent can continue to make necessary decisions on behalf of their child. HYLA is partnering with HVL for its Pro Bono Guardianship Project in an effort to mobilize its members to take on a case. The project will kick off on March 24th, but interested attorneys are welcome to volunteer afterwards as well. Stephanie and Henry will be helping guide attorneys through their cases. For morn information, please go to HYLA's website (hyla.org) or email Kelly Hanen (kelly.hanen@bakerbotts.com). You can also contact HVL at their website (https://www.makejusticehappen.org/) or email Stephanie (stephanie.sommerlatte@hvlp.org) Stephanie has been an attorney at HVL for over 10 years, spending now several of those years as a Supervising Attorney and Supervising Attorney for Medical Legal Partnerships, where she works on many guardianship cases. Henry is a pro bono fellow for Hunton Andrews Kurth; he is in his second year working with HVL and has work on a variety of different kinds of cases and projects during this time. The Hylights Podcast is brought to you by the Houston Young Lawyers Association! If you have any comments or questions, or if you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please email us at hylightspodcast@gmail.com. Join HYLA: https://www.hyla.org/page-18141

Guests: Carl Gould, Founder of 7 Stage Advisors, On to discuss vaccine mandates SCOTUS ruling Scott Nelson, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, On to discuss the Great Resignation Andi Buerger, Founder of Voices Against Trafficking, On to discuss slavery and human trafficking Open Discussion   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On October 12, 2021 the Court heard oral argument in Cameron v. EMW Women’s Surgical Center, a case which concerned whether a state attorney general vested with the power to defend state law should be permitted to intervene after a federal court of appeals invalidates a state statute when no other state actor will defend the law. Joining today to discuss this argument and its implications is Elbert Lin, Partner and co-chair of the Issue and Appeals practice at Hunton Andrews Kurth.

On October 21, 2021, the Gray Center and the Heritage Foundation co-hosted a special event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the confirmation of Justice Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court of the United States. This event, consisting of a daytime law symposium and evening lecture, brought together jurists, legal academics and practitioners, including many of the Justice's former clerks, where we discussed his jurisprudence and impact on the Court over the past three decades. The second panel looked at the constitutional liberties of the first amendment, religion, race, and natural law, relating them to Justice Thomas's jurisprudence. It included a discussion featuring: Allison Jones Rushing, Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; Nicole Stelle Garnett, Professor of Law at Notre Dame Law School; Elbert Lin, Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth and former Solicitor General of West Virginia, and Michael McConnell, Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School. It was moderated by Adam Mortara, Lecturer in Law at University of Chicago Law School. This episode features Nicole Stelle Garnett, Elbert Lin, Michael W. McConnell, Adam Mortara, and The Honorable Allison Jones Rushing.

Emphasis Added is a podcast by the Houston Law Review. Check this episode out on video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/hl9dwGeEChYThe Law School Real Talk Series by the Houston Law Review was developed to provide useful and actionable advice to first-year law students regarding the many unknowns of Law School. On this episode of the series, I am joined by Houston Law Review members Drew McKay and Kirsten Williams as we discuss our experience and advice on how to navigate the legal market as a law student. Our guests provided a balance of experience and interest between big law firms and the public sector, with Drew planning to litigate at Hunton Andrews Kurth upon graduation, Kirsten to Clerk for judge Andrew Edison of the Southern District of Texas, and my plan to be a transactional attorney for Latham & Watkins.  Drew, Kirsten, and I discuss the entirety of the hiring process for law students while providing our own tips, tricks, and advice along the way, from where to search for job opportunities, to networking, applying, interviewing, and more. A special thanks to our sponsorVinson & Elkins, a global law firm with 11 offices and more than 700 lawyers, committed to excellence in serving and advising its sophisticated clients in industries such as energy, finance, technology, real estate, media, and beyond. V&E lawyers also are proud to support pro bono clients across their communities. To help clients navigate complex areas of law, V&E hires the best and brightest law students and lawyers, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Visit www.velaw.com to learn more about V&E's summer associate program and hiring opportunities. Start your success story at Vinson & Elkins.For more on the Houston Law Review, please visit houstonlawreview.orgTwitter | @HoustonLRevInstagram | @HoustonLRevFacebook | @HoustonLRevLinkedIn | The Houston Law Review

Panel II – Constitutional Liberties: First Amendment, Religion, Race, and Natural LawThe Honorable Allison Jones Rushing, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitNicole Stelle Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law SchoolMichael W. McConnell, Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School, and a Senior Fellow, Hoover InstitutionElbert Lin, Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth and former Solicitor General of West VirginiaModerator: Adam Mortara, Lecturer in Law, University of Chicago Law SchoolThe Heritage Foundation and the C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State at Antonin Scalia Law School will co-host a special event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the confirmation of Justice Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court of the United States. Bringing together jurists, legal academics, and practitioners, including many of his former clerks, we will discuss the Justice's jurisprudence and impact on the Court over the past three decades. Join us for this all-day law symposium to reflect on the legacy of Justice Thomas thirty years into his service. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hear Fawaz Bham talk about his work with the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program assisting people in need during the Covid-19 Crisis and DFWROS mentoring a refugee family from Afghanistan. Fawaz is a real-estate and capital finance attorney focusing on commercial real-estate transactions at Hunton Andrews Kurth. Fawaz serves on the firm's pro-bono committee and devotes time to several pro-bono efforts such as launching and leading the Dallas Attorney Volunteer Program's virtual legal clinic platform, leading the small business clinics in the Dallas area and volunteering at the DBA Legal Lines. He was also named 1 of the 20 Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020 by the Dallas Business Journal for his pro bono service accomplishments and community advocacy. Learn more about DFWROS here. Learn more about the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program here.

Steven Haas, the co-head of M&A at Hunton Andrews Kurth, discusses what he learned from working for Travis Laster, the state of Delaware law on officer liability, MAE clauses and ordinary course covenants and why he enjoys teaching M&A at the University of Richmond in this week's Drinks With The Deal podcast.

Is Nuclear Power Poised for a Resurgence? Since 1990, nuclear power has consistently supplied about 19% to 20% of the electricity used in the U.S. However, very few nuclear plants have been added to the U.S. fleet over that time. Currently, the only nuclear project in the U.S. is Southern Company's Plant Vogtle expansion, which is expected to add two new reactors to the grid by the end of next year. Still, there are 50 reactors under construction around the world—12 of them in China—and several countries are considering adding more. “There has been a fundamental shift in the thinking around the world. As climate change has become front and center as the number one issue globally—environmental issue and societal issue—the recognition that nuclear can and should play a part in helping us overcome the climate change problems has shifted a lot of thinking in governments that I talk to around the world, but also even with people that are environmental-minded—people that have been, in the past, anti-nuclear—and start seeing that nuclear now is and should be part of the solution. So, it's a very exciting time,” George Borovas, head of Hunton Andrews Kurth's nuclear practice and managing partner of the firm's Tokyo office, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. In the future, Borovas said he expects China to continue building nuclear plants at least on the scale it is today, and perhaps at an even greater rate. “I think it's going to be very easy for them to keep replicating, especially because they have such tremendous needs for energy,” he said. Nuclear power's emissions-free aspect also provides a huge benefit for the Chinese, which has had air quality problems in a lot of its industrialized cities. “So, I do think that China is going to continue with its new build program very aggressively, and we're starting to see also China becoming more of an exporting nation for nuclear technology and services around the world.” Schedule delays and cost overruns have long been issues for the nuclear industry, but Borovas suggested some of those nagging problems could be remedied through repetition, especially now that first-of-a-kind units have been successfully commissioned. He noted that EPR and AP1000 units are operating in China, and effectively provide a template for future success. Borovas was also optimistic about advanced technology, such as small modular reactors. “The small modular reactors—the SMRs—are very exciting,” he said. “You have some wonderful technologies that are designed to operate in a different environment. They have much more passive systems, they have walkaway safety scenarios, and they're using technologies that have been around for a long time in the sense, but they're packaging them in a way that makes more sense for the evolving world that we live in. I think they hold a lot of promise.” Concerning the long-term future of nuclear power, Borovas said he believes it has a place in the world and offers sustainable development. He suggested nuclear energy can help bring people out of poverty in places such as Africa, and its zero-carbon emissions provide a great alternative to fossil fuels. “I think nuclear has a very, very compelling and exciting story to tell, and the more people see that—the more people understand that—I think the more supporters of nuclear we're going to have around the world,” he concluded.

The following audio is from SHRM GMIS Virtual Symposium held on November 17th. Featured Guest:  EIG, Managing Attorney, Salman Cheema  Hunton Andrews Kurth, Associate, Liesselot Whitbeck  The two discuss effective global mobility models that integrate immigration, tax and relocation into an efficient system that coordinates the entire process together. They challenge service providers to implement innovative processes to improve employee satisfaction by facilitating a seamless transition. 

We have a slew of environmental issues ranging from climate change, to mountaintop removal mining, to the nationwide fracking boom. We have environmental laws responding to some of these issues, but many claim that the laws or their enforcement is inadequate. So, in recent years, in addition to pressing the federal government and state governments to regulate climate change emissions under the traditional environmental statutes, like the Clean Air Act, people have turned to the courts. Why is all of this so hard? If we know there’s a major problem, why are we struggling so much to develop legal responses? YLR Host Jeff Hayden, along with tonight's co-host, Josh Borger, is joined by Professor Dave Owen, University of California Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, Phil Gregory an attorney with some 40 years of experience in environmental litigation and Shannon S. Broome, Managing Partner of the San Francisco Office of Hunton Andrews Kurth and who leads the firm’s California

Market definition is a core concept in antitrust law. While product markets are usually defined based on substitutability, are there situations where products that are not substitutes belong in the same market? Kevin Hahm, a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth and a long-time FTC enforcer, joins Sergei Zaslavsky and Christina Ma to discuss bundle and cluster markets --- those unique situations where products that are not substitutes are grouped in the same market. Listen to the podcast to learn what bundle and cluster markets are and why they matter. Related Links: ProMedica Sixth Circuit Opinion  Staples II District of DC Opinion Whole Foods DC Circuit Opinion Hosted by: Christina Ma, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Sergei Zaslavsky, O'Melveny & Myers

This episode covers COVID-19 liability. As an employer recovering from shutdowns in your area, you may be in danger of getting a consumer or employment complaint from their potentially getting sick in your office or store. The liability shield for these situations is a major part of the discussion for the proposed stimulus bill because there is a major concern that, without it, many businesses will become vulnerable to legal troubles once they reopen. Since the federal government has not yet acted, many states have come in and put their own liability shields in place. Hunton Andrews Kurth's COVID-19 Complaint Tracker tracks by state and type. Of the 4,280 complaints filed as of August 13, most (around 1,000) are related to insurance claims, malpractice suits, civil rights cases, and government taking. The key cases to be covered by the liability shield proposed by Congress are called “consumer cases”. These include personal injury, price gouging, product liability, recurring membership fees charged during a shutdown, and wrongful deaths. Through the tracker, it was found that only a few of the aforementioned 4,280 cases are actually related to consumer cases. Nevertheless, many states have taken action to blunt the risk that businesses will be held liable for COVID-19-related injuries. Take the time to examine the CDC guidelines for businesses and employers and make sure that they are being followed, as they do provide extreme protection in the case of a lawsuit.

Kathryn Scourby, CBCP is the Principal of KNS Consulting, LLC. Kathy works with professional service firms to achieve their goals in the areas of business continuity, disaster preparedness, risk management and compliance. A Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), she consults with and trains management professionals and all levels of staff at private service firms by facilitating table-top exercises and other training in these focus areas, as well as conducting Business Impact Assessments (BIA’s) and overall business continuity planning. Kathy’s experience includes thirty-three years with international law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, including over five years as the firm’s only Business Continuity Manager, as part of her experience in the legal industry. She continues to receive outstanding reviews as a frequent presenter at legal management conferences and local chapter meetings of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), state and local Bar Association meetings, other professional association meetings and with private service firms and businesses. Kathy presents most frequently on disaster preparedness, business continuity and risk management issues.

Smart speakers are becoming more and more popular. What laws might come in play facing increasing privacy concerns in the use of smart home devices? Join Phyllis H. Marcus, Co-Chair of the ABA Antitrust Law Section’s Privacy and Information Security Committee, former Chief of Staff for advertising practices at the Federal Trade Commission, and currently a partner at the law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, as she speaks with John Roberti and Anora Wang about the privacy concerns over using smart devices and possible legal issues and solutions. Listen to this episode to learn more about actions the enforcers might be taking or considering while more homes are “connected.” Related Links: 2019 bill introduced in Congress (The Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act) to set a minimum security standard for the Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices procured by the federal government California law regulating security of "connected devices" Oregon law regulating security of "devices connected to the Internet" Hosted by: John Roberti, Partner, Allen & Overy LLP and Anora Wang, Associate, Winston & Strawn LLP

Cities and counties recently have been playing a more prominent role in initiating large-scale litigation against corporate defendants, claiming damages to themselves and their residents based on a variety of alleged harms. The massive litigation stemming from the opioid epidemic—in which over 2,000 cities and counties across the country have brought suit against pharmaceutical companies—is only the most prominent example. Municipalities have also lately brought suits asserting a range of alleged environmental harms, including from climate change, as well as alleged harms arising from data-privacy breaches. As illustrated by these areas, these cases often concern widespread harms that are the subject of heavy media attention. This teleforum will explore the impact of this surge in municipal litigation, which is raising concerns in a number of quarters, including among state leaders. Among other concerns, statewide officials have begun to question the efficacy of piecemeal litigation of matters of statewide concern. These lawsuits also evidence the expansion of other harmful litigation trends, such as the use of contingency-fee agreements that incentivize plaintiffs’ counsel but reduce recoveries for victims. The teleforum will address these concerns, as well as the reforms that states might enact to reduce the incidence and impact of municipal litigation.Featuring: -- Dave Yost, Attorney General of Ohio-- Jonathan Skrmetti, Chief Deputy Attorney General of Tennessee-- Elbert Lin, Partner and Co-chair, Issues and Appeals, Hunton Andrews Kurth

Cities and counties recently have been playing a more prominent role in initiating large-scale litigation against corporate defendants, claiming damages to themselves and their residents based on a variety of alleged harms. The massive litigation stemming from the opioid epidemic—in which over 2,000 cities and counties across the country have brought suit against pharmaceutical companies—is only the most prominent example. Municipalities have also lately brought suits asserting a range of alleged environmental harms, including from climate change, as well as alleged harms arising from data-privacy breaches. As illustrated by these areas, these cases often concern widespread harms that are the subject of heavy media attention. This teleforum will explore the impact of this surge in municipal litigation, which is raising concerns in a number of quarters, including among state leaders. Among other concerns, statewide officials have begun to question the efficacy of piecemeal litigation of matters of statewide concern. These lawsuits also evidence the expansion of other harmful litigation trends, such as the use of contingency-fee agreements that incentivize plaintiffs’ counsel but reduce recoveries for victims. The teleforum will address these concerns, as well as the reforms that states might enact to reduce the incidence and impact of municipal litigation.Featuring: -- Dave Yost, Attorney General of Ohio-- Jonathan Skrmetti, Chief Deputy Attorney General of Tennessee-- Elbert Lin, Partner and Co-chair, Issues and Appeals, Hunton Andrews Kurth

The influence of new data privacy rules across the broader digital economy is likely to lead no business sector unaffected.

UVA Law professor George Geis and attorney Mayme Donohue of Hunton Andrews Kurth discuss the impact of blockchain — the same technology fueling the rise of cryptocurrencies — on a range of industries, including law.

Brandi Hester, Applications Development Manager for Hunton Andrews Kurth, discusses how the modern Applications Development team focuses less on actually developing applications from scratch to providing a services, security, access, and connecting the dots on all that data. She walks us through the plethora of “AAS” (as a service) options which law firm IT departments use, and she talks about “Shadow IT” groups found in law firm departments and practice areas. Brandi also shares some great insights on being a woman in a field that historically has favored men in app dev roles. Marlene (@gebauerm) and Greg (@glambert) enjoyed their week off from the podcast and discuss their individual travels to Chicago, and across Texas. Greg also got to present (virtually) at the University of Oklahoma and discovered that many other law firms are struggling to promote their professional development programs due to the issue of “if it ain't on the final, or the bar exam… students won't make the effort to attend.” This was an issue discussed recently in an Above the Law article. Professional Development For Law Students: How can students best take advantage of their school's professional development programming? https://abovethelaw.com/2018/10/professional-development-for-law-students/ Marlene found a new podcast called Women in Law, On the Record, from Greenberg Traurig's Allison Stewart. Stewart was featured in a recent Law.com article. https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2018/10/19/greenberg-traurig-associate-launches-podcast-for-women-in-law/ Women in Law, On the Record (iTunes) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in-law-on-the-record/id1437819781?mt=2 Filed under the topic of “did it, or didn't happen??” is the recent Bloomberg report on China's alleged hacking of Apple, Amazon, as well as US Military and other government computers through a computer hardware chip smaller than a “small grain” size of rice. Everyone is denying that it happened, but Marlene and Greg wonder how this is going to affect cloud-based projects within law firms?

Banks often have banking specialties in an industry such as healthcare. Here, we take another view and look at a banking specialty across a variety of industries. There are only a few banks with an ESOP banking focus largely because banks have not invested the time to understand the complexities and the opportunities.  In this podcast, we partner with Tony Eppert, a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth, to look at how ESOPs are structured, how lending to ESOPs can reduce credit risk and increase balance plus how to separate your bank from the competition.