Podcast appearances and mentions of judge pro tem

Join us on Nothing But The Truth as we welcome a true legal powerhouse, Carlos E. Moore! Mr. Moore, the Founding Attorney of the Carlos Moore Law Group and Municipal Judge Pro-Tem (Retired) 79th President of the National Bar Association (NBA), is a name synonymous with fighting for justice. From his groundbreaking work in civil rights to his impressive track record securing victories for his clients, Mr. Moore has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and a unwavering commitment to fairness. But Carlos E. Moore is more than just a courtroom champion. Hailing from Moss Point, Mississippi, Mr. Moore has a deep connection to his community. A former Judge Pro Tem in both Clarksdale and Grenada, Mississippi, he has served with distinction, making history as the first African-American to hold the position in both cities.   This episode promises to be insightful and inspiring! We'll delve into: - Mr. Moore's incredible journey in the legal field. - The National Bar Association's mission and his vision for the future. Balancing a thriving law practice with a deep commitment to community service. - The importance of representation and ensuring access to justice for all. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a true leader in the legal world! With your Hosts Bob and Dave to hear the full conversation with Carlos E. Moore.

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Attorney G. Lawrence DeMarco to the show. Attorney DeMarco is Founder of The Law Center and partner at DeMarco & DeMarco, P.C. He is one of the few lawyers with an advanced law degree in trial advocacy from Temple Law School. Attorney DeMarco has been a sole practitioner in the Philadelphia five county area for 29 years and has a litigation firm and general practice. He serves as a Judge Pro-Tem for the Court of Common Pleas Court system, a board member for the Justinian Law Society and a mediator.     In our last podcast, we discussed how he got involved in making YouTube videos and his continuing Legal Education Course that he produced about Parental Alienation. He also believes in family court reform and would like to see transparency and accountability, eliminate absolute judicial  immunity for malicious and corrupt orders, enforce judicial conduct with a non-partisan oversight body.       Attorney DeMarco discussed Custodial Interference and why these laws aren't being enforced. Attorney DeMarco also explained what the benefits of Limited Scope Representation means and the levels of Parental Alienation. Families Divided TV can be found on YouTube, which Attorney DeMarco highly recommends.To Reach Attorney DeMarco: Glawrence.demarco@gmail.comG. Lawrence DeMarco, LLMYouTube:   The Law CenterWebsites:   https://thelawcenter.net                          https://familylawcoaching.comTwitter:       @TheLawCenter.netFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/glawrencedemarcollmThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Web:Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

   Slam the Gavel welcomes Attorney G. Lawrence DeMarco to the show. Attorney DeMarco is Founder of The Law Center and partner at DeMarco & DeMarco, P.C. He is one of the few lawyers with an advanced law degree in trial advocacy from Temple Law School. Attorney DeMarco has been a sole practitioner in the Philadelphia five county area for 29 years and has a litigation firm and general practice. He serves as a Judge Pro-Tem for the Court of Common Pleas Court system, a board member for the Justinian Law Society and a mediator.     In our last podcast, we discussed how he got involved in making YouTube videos and his continuing Legal Education Course that he produced about Parental Alienation. He also believes in family court reform and would like to see transparency and accountability, eliminate absolute judicial  immunity for malicious and corrupt orders, enforce judicial conduct with a non-partisan oversight body.       Attorney DeMarco discussed Custodial Interference and why these laws aren't being enforced. Attorney DeMarco also explained what the benefits of Limited Scope Representation means and the levels of Parental Alienation. Families Divided TV can be found on YouTube, which Attorney DeMarco highly recommends. ToReach Attorney DeMarco: mailto:Glawrence.demarco@gmail.com G. Lawrence DeMarco, LLMYouTube:   The Law CenterWebsites:   https://thelawcenter.net                          https://familylawcoaching.comTwitter:       @TheLawCenter.netFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/glawrencedemarcollmThis episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Web: Support the show Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

Laurence Goldman is a family law attorney and actively involved in the community surrounding family law. But on the weekends, you'll find him enjoying a spin in his beloved Dodge Viper.Larry Goldman has seen a lot of proceedings in Family Court. He's been practicing law for more than 40 years, and is a certified specialist for more than the past 30 years. He's a former president of the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He has served on the committees for the LA County Bar Family Law Section, and been on public council for over 20 years as a director (the largest pro bono legal organization in the country). And just for kicks, because he doesn't have a full plate already, he serves as Judge Pro Tem.Larry is a devoted family man with his wife, Leslie, and their two grown sons. But LG is not sporting the robes and gavel on the weekends. He loves cars and he loves speed. Growing up with motorcycles, he transitioned in 2001 to Vipers. Whether driving the local canyon roads or joining car clubs at Willow Springs or Laguna Seca, it's clear that law and cars run deep in Larry.CLICK HERE for more information about Laurence Goldman.

Rob Christopher / Founder of Just Resolve, General Counsel & Co-Owner of Christopher Ranch LLC Rob Christopher is an accomplished AV Preeminent litigation and trial attorney who realized after years of practicing law that settling common, low-stakes disputes take too much time, cause stress and aggravation, and often cost more in legal fees than they're worth. That's why he developed NDR — Neutral-Driven Resolution – an innovative and less costly way to resolve common disputes. It's the basis of the business he founded, Just Resolve, and the subject of his new book Just Right: How Neutral-Driven Resolution Can Close the Gap in American Civil Justice. Formerly with the New York-based law firm of Coudert Brothers LLP and Hopkins & Carley ALC in California, Rob practiced in commercial, antitrust, and intellectual property litigation, during which he earned one of the of the 50 largest California business case verdicts in 2009 on behalf of a leading U.S. manufacturer. He is also General Counsel and Co-Owner of Christopher Ranch LLC, a family-owned California farm business whose fresh garlic products are a nationally recognized brand. Rob has also served as a mediator, arbitrator, and settlement Judge Pro-Tem for the Santa Clara County Superior Court. He is admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court, California state courts, numerous federal district courts and several federal circuit courts of appeal. His speaking engagements on disruption and innovation in dispute resolution include law school guest lecturing, chamber of commerce talks, a seminar delivered to the California AGC, and numerous talks to business CEO groups and law firms. The father of two grown sons, he lives in Morgan Hill, California with his wife of 37 years. https://youtu.be/S_V9uf0vcvY Dan Weedin / First Underwriters Insurance Brokers (Host) Linda Popky / Leverage2Market Associates (Co-Host) Rob Christopher / Just Resolve, Christopher Ranch LLC (Guest)

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Attorney Lawrence DeMarco to the show. Attorney DeMarco is Founder of The Law Center and partner at DeMarco & DeMarco, P.C. He is one of the few lawyers with an advanced law degree in trial advocacy from Temple Law School. Attorney DeMarco has been a sole practitioner in the Philadelphia five county area for 29 years and has a litigation firm and general practice. He serves as a Judge Pro-Tem for the Court of Common Pleas Court system, a board member for the Justinian Law Society and a mediator.    We discussed how he got involved in making YouTube videos and his continuing Legal Education Course that he produced about Parental Alienation. He also believes in family court reform and would like to see transparency and accountability, eliminate absolute judicial  immunity for malicious and corrupt orders, enforce judicial conduct with a non-partisan oversight body. Attorney DeMarco explained what Limited Scope Representation means and the Elimination of No-Fault divorce. Very informative discussion on Parental Alienation and YouTube channel The Law Center.To Reach Attorney DeMarco: Lawrence.demarco@gmail.comG. Lawrence DeMarco, LLMYouTube:   The Law CenterWebsites:   https://thelawcenter.net                          https://familylawcoaching.comTwitter:       @TheLawCenter.netFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/glawrencedemarcollmSupport the show(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/https://monicaszymonik.mykajabi.com/Masterclass  USE CODE SLAM THE GAVEL PODCAST FOR 10% OFF THE COURSEhttp://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)

On this episode, as part of our series of interesting local candidates, Cotter C. Conway makes the case for his candidacy for Reno Justice of the Peace, Dept. 2. Conway has served as a Judge Pro Tem in four courts, including right now on the bench as the Court Referee in Reno Justice Court. He gives a civics 101 lesson on what different local courts do, and what makes a judge election different than others.

Sonia Martinez is a family law and criminal law attorney in the State of Arizona who is also a Judge Pro Tem in the Maricopa County Justice of the Peace court system. Sonia also has indigenous heritage and has tribal privileges to practice law on certain tribes in Arizona. Sonia is also an open cannabis consumer who preaches the safe and responsible use of the cannabis plant. We dive into her background and discuss all matters of the law that she has seen as a sitting Judge. Sonia can be reached at: Law Office of Sonia Martinez (480) 352-5886 625 West Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85210

When Henry Sotelo was 18, he came to Reno with a friend who wanted to check out the University. His friend never attended the school but when Sotelo set foot on the campus, he fell in love. “I just loved the place and I've been here ever since,” he explains. Sotelo has been practicing criminal law as a Prosecutor for the City of Reno and Washoe County District Attorney's office; as a criminal defense attorney, both as a court appointed attorney, and as private counsel; and finally as a Judge Pro Tem in the Reno Municipal Court. In this episode, he explains to reporter Richard Bednarski why specialty courts are the way of the future.

Christian family law attorney Kelly Chang Rickert exclusively handles family law cases and prenuptial agreements, and has been practicing law for 22+ years. Kelly is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization. She is the author of several divorce articles published by Forbes, The Wall Street Journal and Money Magazine. Her first book, “Protecting Yourself From False Accusations” was an Amazon #1 Best-Seller. During COVID-19, Kelly founded Quarantine Publications and began self-publishing children's books about divorce. Her first children's book, “Two Adventures With Mom and Dad”, was released to help parents explain the concepts of separation and divorce to young children. "Two Adventures With Mom and Dad" was incredibly well-received, and was an Amazon #1 best-seller in Children's Marriage and Divorce books. Her second book, "Hope's Broken Snow Globe" was just released on November 1, 2021, and tackles the topic of holidays and divorce for young children. Kelly routinely appears as an expert on television/radio to comment on family law issues in celebrity divorce and custody cases. Kelly is a member of ACFLS, AFCC, LACBA, LACFLA, and volunteers as a Daily Settlement Officer and Judge Pro Tem in family law courts. Kelly discourages “scorched‑earth” tactics in family law and encourages mediation and collaborative solutions whenever possible. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys nagging her husband of 15+ years, embarrassing her two daughters (typical Taiwanese mother), solitary hikes in Griffith Park, and singing loud praises to God. She is a prayer warrior. Kelly was born in Taiwan, and immigrated with her family to the beautiful USA when she was 6 years old. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese and French. Find Kelly: Kelly writes a blog on her website, updated weekly. Follow her (@lawyerkelly) on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Medium.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speakers: Gary Smith, Sonia Martinez, Saumel Saks PROGRAM NOTES: Psychedelics are becoming more mainstream, but the law hasn't caught up with the culture when it comes to accepting psychedelic lifestyles. In this podcast, we discuss ways the law is changing around psychedelics and how this affects the community, with topics including:  Decriminalization: What's protected, what's questionable, and what's still risky?Social Media & Psychedelics: What's safe to say and do online, and where does being cautious still matter?Law Enforcement: Is it true that psychedelic users are low-priority targets for law enforcement, and does this differ according to race, culture, and locality? What are best practices for individuals to ensure safety for themselves and their people?Cognitive & Religious Liberty: What does the law really say about these commonly invoked topics, and how are psychedelic users protected or vulnerable in these areas?When Things Go Bad: What do you need to know if you run into legal trouble?  About Our Panel:  Gary Smith is a veteran cannabis attorney and general counsel to the nation's oldest non-Native American peyote church and the author of Psychedelica Lex, a pioneering text on the laws governing psychedelics and entheogens. A seasoned litigator, advisor, mediator and arbitrator, Gary focuses his practice on commercial matters, construction, real estate, cannabis and administrative law. Gary is one of the leading cannabis attorneys in the state and was recently appointed to US News & World Reports list of Top 100 lawyers in Arizona. Notably, he served as amici counsel to the former Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services in the Arizona Supreme Court petition State v. Jones, which restored cannabis extracts and concentrates to legal status under the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. He has authored numerous articles about cannabis law, and he is commonly invited to share his expertise with professional association and industry groups. Further, Gary is a founder and current president of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, an organization committed to educating lawyers and the public about cannabis law and responsible legislation. Guidant Law Firm Gary Smith's Psychedelica Lex Podcast Sonia Martinez was recently appointed as a Judge Pro Tem for Maricopa County Justice Courts. For the past thirteen years, she has been the principal and owner of her own law firm in Mesa, Arizona. She also works in Indian Country and is licensed to practice in over 8 local tribal courts. She focuses her practice on representing tribal and non tribal members in their private family, dependency and criminal law matters. She has also been working with small businesses and tribal governments respecting issues with the Arizona's Medical Marijuana Act since 2010, and is the Vice President of the Arizona Cannabis Lawyer's Association. Sonia Martinez Law, PLLC Licensed to practice law first in California in 2004, Ms. Martinez is the past Co-Chair of the Arizona State Bar Committee on Minorities and Women in the Law, Co-Chair of the 2015 State Bar Convention, Chair of the 2013 Minority Bar Convention, Past President of the Native American Bar Association of Arizona, and teaches a special seminar class at the ASU Indian Legal Program on representing criminal defendants in tribal court. Ms. Martinez also serves on the Board of Directors and is the Compliance Officer for the United Food Bank, past board member for Whisper & Thunder, and Board Member for MomForce USA. In addition, she is a panel member on the selection committee for the Arizona State Bar Leadership Institute, and presented as a panelist at dozens of educational seminars. She is also a team member for the Maricopa County Superior Court Judicial Performance Review Commission Conference Teams. Most importantly, she is a mother of two daughters ages 24 and 15, and grandmother of two.

Sam Sorensen is an experienced and respected attorney, guardian ad litem, and special master in Utah. Today we're breaking down Latin terms and legal jargon to help you understand when and why you may consider a GAL or special master in your custody battle over your kids.Sam is a member of the Family Law section of the Utah State Bar, a Private Guardian ad Litem, a Special Master, and a Judge Pro Tem for Salt Lake City and Summit County Justice Courts.What is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL)? There are both public and private GALs. They are appointed by the court when there's a high-conflict divorce or there are any issues of abuse. They are an attorney that represents the best interests of the children to the court. The parents pay the GAL fee; usually the parties split the fee. If you want a good GAL with experience, you'll be paying a premium. Usually needed if there are any abuse or neglect allegations. Or if there is a special needs child. And it's helpful for parents to hear things from a third party, especially if there is a dispute about the wishes of the child (ages 7-16 usually) for custody. Or if there is a lot of conflict with the parents of what to do about a difficult child or a child struggling to want to have parent time with a certain party. The GAL can help get to the bottom of why a child might be hesitant, or recommend therapy or a parent-time change.What is a Special Master?Does not have to be an attorney, but is a delegated court authority and needs to have some experience and knowledge about current legal considerations. The parties will agree to appoint a special master to be a third party to help solve disputes. Usually are able to rule faster than a court; they are a quasi-judge with certain authority from the court. Helpful to keep one of the parties from repeatedly dragging the other party back to court. Usually assigned after the case if there's still conflict navigating the divorce decree. But choosing one is similar to choosing GAL; ask for referrals from respected attorneys to find out what special masters are respected by the court. As a parent, what can you do to help your child prepare to meet with a GAL?Let them know what's happening and that the GAL is meant to help them. Reassure them that they can be open and honest. Make sure you're not coaching or influencing or leading them on what to say. What is Parental Alienation? And how can you deal with it?Party makes child feel guilty for wanting to spend time with the other parent, use gatekeeping, etc. It's not helpful to label a parent as this, and neither parent or GAL is qualified to diagnose that anyway. If there's parent-child estrangement, both parents need to get into behavioral cognitive therapy, whether you're the favored parent or not. It's usually not completely the other parent's fault. How can you take some responsibility and work on yourself to improve the situation?As a parent, what should you look for in a GAL?Somebody that has courtroom experience, understanding of the current social research and child psychology, legal knowledge of case law in divorce and custody. Someone that the commissioners respect the GAL's opinion (ask for referral from a respected divorce attorney).GAL mandatory reporting (and teachers, hospital staff, therapists): Child abuse, computer crimes, elderly abuse. Parents are not mandatory reporters by law. Probably best for parent to report things to the special master or GAL or therapist unless it's abuse. Effect of a professional reporting will have a stronger implication than if a parent is reporting. At least for subsequent offenses.

https://thelawcollaborative.com/ https://thelawcollaborative.com/learning-center/family-law-court-forms/ https://thelawcollaborative.com/learning-center/events/ Ronald M. Supancic has practiced Family Law exclusively since 1970. Ron was admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States on October 15, 1975. He has been certified by the California Bar Association Board of Legal Specialization as a Family Law Specialist since the inception of that certification program in 1980. Ron has handled hundreds of contested dissolutions, child custody cases, disputed post-marital proceedings, alimony cases, and prenuptial agreements. He has served as a Mediator and as a Judge Pro Tem with the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 1976. Ron holds an AV rating with the Martindale Hubbell Law Register. The ‘A' signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the ‘V' denotes ‘very high' adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. Ron has been voted one of L.A.'s Super Lawyers by a jury of his peers in Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2006. At a special ceremony, Ron was honored by the California State Bar for 30 years of service as a Certified Family Law Specialist. Sponsors: https://InjuryAttorneyLeads.com http://hundredsofcustomers.com/rocket

Presiding Judge John D. Napper is pleased to announce his selection of Linda Wallace as Judge Pro Tem for the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Christopher Kottke. Linda Wallace will assume the full-time duties of Judge Pro Tem effective February 22, 2021. There were 12 applicants for the position. Presiding Judge Napper selected the successor for this position after interviewing two finalists identified by a Selection Committee, reviewing applicant qualifications, and considering public comment. When announcing his decision, Judge Napper stated, “In her years of private practice, Ms. Wallace has demonstrated a history of dedication and respect for... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/announcement-of-judge-pro-tem-for-superior-court-in-yavapai-county/

The Hon Melinda Johnson, Judge Pro Tem, discusses in detail all the Propositions on the 2020 Ballot with Sheran James of KX FM's The Sharin' Hour.

Nadia Krall graduated from the Boyd School of Law at UNLV right here in Las Vegas in the year 2000. For the past 12 years, she has had a successful law practice and now, Nadia is running for District Court judge. Nadia's many roles have included Judge Pro Tem, Mediator, Arbitrator, Appeals Officer and more. When she is not working, Nadia loves to rock climb in the beautiful rock in Red Rock Canyon with only the sounds of nature to surround her. #CompassionateLV #RestorativeJustice #HumanConnection Support this podcast

Kenneth Cloke is Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution and a mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, coach, consultant and trainer, specializing in communication, negotiation, and resolving complex multi-party disputes, including marital, divorce, family, community, grievance and workplace disputes, collective bargaining negotiations, organizational and school conflicts, sexual harassment, discrimination, and public policy disputes; and designing preventative conflict resolution systems. His facilitation, coaching, consulting, and training practice includes work with leaders of public, private and non-profit organizations on effective communications, dialogue, collaborative negotiation, relationship and team building, conflict resolution, leadership development, strategic planning, designing systems, and organizational change. He is an internationally recognized speaker and author of Mediation: Revenge and the Magic of Forgiveness; Mediating Dangerously: The Frontiers of Conflict Resolution; The Crossroads of Conflict: A Journey into the Heart of Dispute Resolution; Conflict Revolution (1s and-2nd Editions); and The Dance of Opposites: Explorations in Mediation, Dialogue and Conflict Resolution Systems Design; Politics, Dialogue and the Evolution of Democracy; Words of Wisdom; and co-author with Joan Goldsmith of Thank God It's Monday! 14 Values We Need to Humanize the Way We Work; Resolving Personal and Organizational Conflict; The End of Management and the Rise of Organizational Democracy; The Art of Waking People Up: Cultivating Awareness and Authenticity at Work; and Resolving Conflicts At Work: Ten Strategies For Everyone On The Job (1st-3rd Editions). His university teaching includes mediation, law, history, political science, conflict studies, urban studies, and other topics at several colleges and universities. He is or has recently been an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law; Southern Methodist University; USC, Global Negotiation Insight Institute at Harvard Law School and Omega Institute; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Cape Cod Institute; University of Amsterdam ADR Institute; Saybrook University; Massey University (New Zealand). He has done conflict resolution work in Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Denmark, England, Georgia, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, USSR, and Zimbabwe. He is founder and first President of Mediators Beyond Borders. He served as an Administrative Law Judge for the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board and the Public Employment Relations Board, a Factfinder for the Public Employment Relations Board, and a Judge Pro Tem for the Superior Court of Los Angeles. He has been an Arbitrator and Mediator for over forty years in labor management disputes, and is a member of a number of arbitration panels. He received his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley; J.D. from U.C. Berkeley's Boalt Law School; Ph.D. from U.C.L.A.; LLM from U.C.L.A. Law School; and did post-doctoral work at Yale University School of Law. He is a graduate of the National Judicial College and has taken graduate level courses in a variety of subjects.

Nadia Krall graduated from the Boyd School of Law at UNLV right here in Las Vegas in the year 2000. For the past 12 years, she has had a successful law practice and now, Nadia is running for District Court judge. Nadia's many roles have included Judge Pro Tem, Mediator, Arbitrator, Appeals Officer and more. When she is not working, Nadia loves to rock climb in the beautiful rock in Red Rock Canyon with only the sounds of nature to surround her. #CompassionateLV #RestorativeJustice #HumanConnection Support this podcast

Judge John SumnerBIO1. Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cherokee County2. Appointed to the Juvenile Court bench in 20013. Past President of the Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges 4. Served as chair of the subcommittee for foster care code reform5. Frequent presenter at National, Regional, and State trainings6. Served as a Municipal Court Judge as well as Judge Pro-Tem in Superior and State Court 7. Prior to his appointment to the Juvenile Court bench, Judge Sumner had extensive trial experience in private practice, which included domestic, guardian ad litem, and juvenile court work. He also served as a staff attorney with the University of Georgia.8. He graduated with honors from both the Georgia State University College of Law and Undergraduate program.

Judge John SumnerBIO1. Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court of Cherokee County2. Appointed to the Juvenile Court bench in 20013. Past President of the Georgia Council of Juvenile Court Judges 4. Served as chair of the subcommittee for foster care code reform5. Frequent presenter at National, Regional, and State trainings6. Served as a Municipal Court Judge as well as Judge Pro-Tem in Superior and State Court 7. Prior to his appointment to the Juvenile Court bench, Judge Sumner had extensive trial experience in private practice, which included domestic, guardian ad litem, and juvenile court work. He also served as a staff attorney with the University of Georgia.8. He graduated with honors from both the Georgia State University College of Law and Undergraduate program.

Robert A. Freeman is an attorney with over 20 years experience in CA & NV and a business owner. Currently a Judge Pro-Tem for the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Mediator/Mediator Trainer for the State of Nevada Supreme Court; Past Member, State Bar of Nevada Ethics Commission; Board Member for several charities; Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America. Robert brings a wealth of knowledge about working as a lawyer and judge. Tune in to hear what he has to say!

Ikuko Sano was born in Japan and raised in Hawaii.  Ikuko is an  attorney who is  licensed to practice law in California, Hawaii, and New York.  Ikuko was graduated fromMeiji University School of Law and continued to study law. She also holds  Master of Law degrees from the Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.  After 7 years of working with large law firms in New Orleans, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, Ikuko opened her own private practice, Sano & Associates in 2009 in San Diego California. Ikuko is now managing attorney at Sano & Associates, a Professional Law Corporation. In 2015, Ikuko was Elected to serve as a Director of a local bar association. She is also elected to serve as President for 2018.  Since 2016, she is also serving as Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego Small Claims Court.   弁護士法人　佐野＆アソシエーツの代表弁護士、佐野郁子。 明治大学の法学部を卒業後、ルイジアナ州のニューオーリンズにあるチューレーン法科大学院に留学、法学修士取得。2002年よりニューオーリンズ、ハワイの大手法律事務所で７年間勤めた後に独立し、2009年にサンディエゴにて開業。   カリフォルニア、ハワイ、ニューヨークの弁護士資格を持つ。2015年から現地の弁護士会の取締役を務め、本年度は代表取締役会長に選任。2016年からサンディエゴの簡易裁判所で臨時裁判官も務めている。   Let's Connect! http://www.sano-associates.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sanoandassociates/   Special Offer:  リビングトラスト説明会（無料） ２月１０日（土）午前10時 - 12時、佐野＆アソシエーツ本社 [要予約] お席には限りがあります。   ご自分に「もしも」のことがあったらどうしますか？「リビングトラスト」とか「エステートプラン」って聞いたことがあるけどよく分からない、どこから始めていいか分からない、という方、是非ご参加ください！また、不動産を所有している方、未成年の子供がいる方、ペットがいる方、2010年前にリビングトラストを作成されて方、最近家族構成が変わった方、米国市民権を持たず税金の心配をされている方、旅行や怪我をする可能性が高い方、スポーツをする方、などにもお勧めです。   場所： 2173 Salk Ave, Ste 250, Carlsbad, California 92008   Want to take your first step to do what you really want to do? sign up for a waiting list to get more info + Special Price from here http://bit.ly/myconfidencewaitlist   Don't forget to check out free resources!  Waiting list to get the brand new Gifted talent worksheet for free: http://eepurl.com/c83KkL My Confidence My Way Online Academy http://www.theemistyle.com/myconfidencemywayacademy/ Her Confidence Her Way Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/HerConfidenceHerWay/ Her Confidence Her Way Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/herconfidenceTV

The national provider directory discussion is clearly focused on the patients and health plans. It focuses on the patients because they're the consumer of this information and without it, they can't make educated decisions when buying health insurance. The conversation focuses on health plans because they're the ones being held accountable for making the information available to consumers. To effectively address this issue, we also need to take a good hard look at things from the providers' point-of-view. That's what this episode is all about. We'll talk with Bill Barcellona, Sr. VP for Government Affairs at CAPG, which is a national association that represents physician organizations who practice capitated, coordinated care.  Bill does an excellent job of sharing the providers point-of-view on the provider directory issue and shows us how provider groups can take the lead on cleaning things up. Bill also tells us about California's SB-137 and explains how it's putting pressure on both health plans and provider groups. It's a fascinating discussion that will expand your understanding of this increasingly complex issue. You'll learn: What is SB-137? (1:20) Where do all the provider directory errors come from? (3:19) Who's responsible for provider directory accuracy? Who's accountable? (5:00) What does SB-137 call for specifically? (7:45) How have providers responded to the accountability placed on them by SB-137? (11:00) What is the SB-137 timeline (12:45)? Why can't health plans pull accurate provider demographics from the claims? (13:25) Why is it beneficial to address this problem on the provider side? (17:30) How else are providers impacted by this problem? (19:30) When should the health plan go directly to the provider for info? When should they go to the group? Why is there a distinction? (20:40) How can inaccurate provider directories lead to FTC/anti-trust scrutiny? 24:50 How is CAPG working with Gaine Solutions (Sanator) to help providers address the issue? (26:45) What is the California Provider Directory Collaborative? (30:30) Can a California-based solution scale nationally, or are California's problems unique? (33:00) What are the risks associated with a state-wide or nation-wide solution? (34:27) How SB-137 and other rules have killed the idea that narrow network details are proprietary information (37:15) Defining a public API for master and metadata needed to share information about contracts, networks, products, and providers nationwide. Or, listen right here: Prefer to read it? Transcription coming soon! About Bill Barcellona Bill Barcellona serves as the Senior Vice President for Government Affairs for CAPG, overseeing state and federal legislative and regulatory activities for the association in Sacramento and Washington, DC. Bill is the former Deputy Director for Plan-Provider Relations for the Department of Managed Health Care in Sacramento. In that capacity, he oversaw health plan operational issues and handled policy matters for the DMHC. Bill has a Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Southern California and serves as an adjunct faculty member at USC and also holds a B.A. in political science and a J.D. He enjoys teaching and lecturing across the country on health care management, operations and policy matters. He has practiced law for 28 years in California and prior to his service at the DMHC he spent 16 years at two major law firms in Newport Beach and Sacramento, primarily as a civil litigator. His current legal experience includes general health law matters with an emphasis in Knox-Keene Act and managed care issues. Bill is a former Judge Pro Tem in the El Dorado County Superior Court and served as an appointed member of the California State Bar Association Insurance Law Committee. He was previously awarded the 2009 Alumnus of the Year by the USC Health Services Administration Alumni Association, and a 2-year term as a board member of the Health and Human Services Privacy and Security Advisory Board. He lives in Folsom, a small town in the foothills of the California Gold Rush. He has been active in the community for over 20 years, serving as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Folsom, chairing bond measure campaigns to build new schools, serving as an officer of the Folsom Economic Development Corporation and in the past as a Director of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. Bill currently serves as a member of the USC Price School Health Advisory Board. About CAPG CAPG is the leading association in the country representing physician organizations practicing capitated, coordinated care. Their membership currently comprises close to 300 multispecialty medical groups and independent practice associations (IPAs) across 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more: http://www.capg.org @CAPGVoice Register now for the CAPG Annual Conference 2017 - June 22-24 in San Diego, CA - CAPG's Annual Conference attracts national industry leaders from top medical groups, independent practice associations, hospitals, health plans, and government who come together to learn about the latest and greatest in capitated, coordinated healthcare. Also mentioned on the show: California Provider Directory Collaborative - The California Provider Directory Collaborative Community of Practice is an online forum dedicated to supporting a statewide dialogue on critical provider data and directory issues and to inform regulators as they implement SB 137. Please contact us at ProviderDirectory@manatt.com if you have any questions or would like to learn more. CAPG White Paper: Provider Directories - Driving Accurate Lists for Consumers Sanator Provider Registry by Gaine Solutions   SB-137 California's SB-137, which took effect on July 1, 2017, is one of the most aggressive pieces of legislation addressing the provider directory issue at the state level. It also became the first legislation that holds providers directly accountable for reviewing and updating their records with the health plan. If providers fail to share updates in a timely manner then health plans can remove them from the directory, withhold full or partial payments for up to 1-month (the so-called "hammer provision"), or even terminate their contract.  This bill has real teeth and it's gotten people's attention. About the Provider Directory Podcast Series This episode is part of our ongoing Provider Directory series that aims to dissect the issue from all perspectives, including provider, payer, patient, and regulator. 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Jennifer Hill asks best selling author and career expert, Todd Moster: “How do you answer difficult interview questions?” Todd offers suggestions on dealing with tricky and challenging questions. He also offers advice on effective preparation for interviews, as well as how to utilize social media in your job search. mosterlegal.com A graduate of UCLA School of Law and a 35-year attorney, Todd Moster is the President of Los Angeles-based Moster Legal Placement, Inc. His company recruits and places high-level legal professionals such as attorneys, paralegals and HR Directors into jobs with law firms and the legal departments of prominent companies. An executive recruiter since 1998, Todd has worked with thousands of job seekers and prepared hundreds of individuals for job interviews. Todd’s company additionally offers a specialized coaching service, Interview BootCamp®, which provides job interview training and coaching services to people in all occupations. He is the author of The Underground Guide to Job Interviewing, an Amazon 10 Best Seller in the Job Hunting category which has been released in a second, expanded edition and is available both through Amazon and other retailers. Before joining the recruiting world in 1998, Todd worked as a trial attorney, first as a Deputy District Attorney and then as a Business and Real Estate Litigation Partner at a well-regarded Los Angeles law firm. Todd has tried numerous jury cases to verdict, and presided over Small Claims and Traffic cases as a Judge Pro Tem. Todd has also worked in documentary television, including as a writer for a popular History Channel show. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife Roxanne and their rescue dog, Max.

Jennifer Hill asks best selling author and career expert, Todd Moster: “How do you answer difficult interview questions?” Todd offers suggestions on dealing with tricky and challenging questions. He also offers advice on effective preparation for interviews, as well as how to utilize social media in your job search. mosterlegal.com A graduate of UCLA School of Law and a 35-year attorney, Todd Moster is the President of Los Angeles-based Moster Legal Placement, Inc. His company recruits and places high-level legal professionals such as attorneys, paralegals and HR Directors into jobs with law firms and the legal departments of prominent companies. An executive recruiter since 1998, Todd has worked with thousands of job seekers and prepared hundreds of individuals for job interviews. Todd’s company additionally offers a specialized coaching service, Interview BootCamp®, which provides job interview training and coaching services to people in all occupations. He is the author of The Underground Guide to Job Interviewing, an Amazon 10 Best Seller in the Job Hunting category which has been released in a second, expanded edition and is available both through Amazon and other retailers. Before joining the recruiting world in 1998, Todd worked as a trial attorney, first as a Deputy District Attorney and then as a Business and Real Estate Litigation Partner at a well-regarded Los Angeles law firm. Todd has tried numerous jury cases to verdict, and presided over Small Claims and Traffic cases as a Judge Pro Tem. Todd has also worked in documentary television, including as a writer for a popular History Channel show. He lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife Roxanne and their rescue dog, Max.

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Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller​ in conversation with Attorneys Patrick Pekin and John Allison regarding law and the legal profession. *Patrick Pekin began handling criminal cases in Salinas where he represented clients accused of every type of crime from DUI to homicide. Because Salinas is a high crime area, he became experienced in cases involving gangs and violence. He was appointed to represent prisoners housed in the Salinas Valley and Soledad State Prisons who were accused of in-prison crime. He also has experience with cases arising from Atascadero State Mental Hospital and practiced in counties throughout the Central Coast of California. *John Allison has practiced law for 43 years. He built a successful private law firm practice as a trial lawyer and litigation attorney representing individuals, small businesses, non-profits and large companies. His law practice grew based on repeat business and referrals from satisfied clients. He chaired a committee of the American Bar Association and was a Judge Pro Tem. He also served in management roles at two different law firms. Listen to Part I here: https://soundcloud.com/mbhp/transforming-the-practice-of-law-and-choosing-your-lawyer-with-john-allison

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