Podcast appearances and mentions of karen conti

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the laws when having a concealed carry license and the allegations against the U.S. government from families of men killed in air strikes last October. She also shares details about a Uvalde officer who was acquitted of all charges and why Meta is on trial […]

Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky join Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to talk about Cre8tive Con and how it helps entrepreneurs succeed. Julie and Dominick discuss roadblocks halting entrepreneurs, how to help people find their passions, and who benefits from this convention.

Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jenna Saul joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss two high-profile domestic violence murder cases with Chicago ties and the major red flags to watch for in a relationship. The first case looks at a lawyer accused of throwing his wife down the stairs of a condo in the […]

Retired lawyer and Sports Illustrated and ESPN author Lester Munson joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss current legal issues in the sports world. Lester talks about the latest sports point-shaving scandal, sports betting by athletes, the possible move of the Chicago Bears out of Chicago, and the new NCAA rules regarding paying college athletes.

Dan Herbert, former Chicago Police officer and now lawyer, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to talk about the acquittal of a police officer in the Uvalde school shooting and the legality of the shooting of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about allegations against Homeland Security in Minnesota and why there will not be an investigation into the death of Renee Good. She also explains how important it is for a client to be released pending a trial and what the purpose of the “Clean Slate” […]

Antonio Romanucci, of Romanucci & Blandin, LLC, and attorney for the family of Renee Good, joins Karen Conti to discuss the current state of investigations involving the case.

Jim Jesse, the founder of Rock n’ Roll Law, joins Karen Conti to discuss copyright, public domain and fair use policy, and common cases surrounding music law.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what the procedure would be should former President Bill Clinton be held in contempt and the lawsuits from Illinois and Minnesota over ICE agents’ use of force. She also talks about whether or not Uber would be liable for a sexual assault case in Arizona […]

Lawyer and family law mediator Alex Jacobson joins Karen Conti to discuss family law, divorce, and custody. Alex talks about why divorces spike in January, steps to take to prepare for filing a divorce, the importance of mediation, and more.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss National Divorce Day.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the pending charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and Nick Reiner’s upcoming arraignment. She also explains whether or not the case concerning the McDonald’s McRib has any merit and why more people get divorced in January than any other month.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro's court hearing today.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Karen Conti to discuss the unclaimed funds process and how you can find out if you have any. Michael also explains Operation Purple Heart and financial programs that benefit retirees.

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the Rob and Michele Reiner murder and the charges against their son, Nick. Damon discusses the possibility of the death penalty being utilized, the impact of Reiner’s mental health on the case, and more.

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti to discuss the annual legal checklist that can help get your legal and financial affairs in order. Kathryn also talks about the new right-to-die law in Illinois and a new law that will raise the age for mandatory driving tests. Annual Legal Checkup Checklist

John Wayne Gacy raped, tortured, and murdered 33 boys and young men, burying most of them in the crawlspace under his Chicago home. Karen Conti was in high school at the time watching the bodies being removed on the television news.Fourteen years pass. Through a twist of fate, Conti, now a young and inexperienced attorney, is called upon to handle Gacy's final death row appeals. The serial killer soon becomes her most famous, difficult, and haunting client.Thirty years after Gacy's execution, Conti looks back through the eyes of a seasoned professional on the legal and media circus that ensued—and her countless hours of detailed conversation with the killer clown. We hear for the first time about Gacy's gruesome “Body Book.” Were there more victims? Conspirators involved in the murders? What secrets were buried with him?If one were to ask Conti, “How could you represent such a monster?” she would respond, “What you really want to know is, ‘What was he like?'” This book answers that question. KILLING TIME WITH JOHN WAYNE GACY: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row-Karen Conti

Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio's Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year's Day 2026.

Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio's Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year's Day 2026.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Nick Reiner’s upcoming court appearance and if he would be eligible to get inheritance from Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner if he’s charged with their deaths. She also shares some of the new Illinois laws to take effect on January 1st, 2026, including […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the family of Krystal Rivera, killed in the line of duty last June, filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Rivera’s family claims that Rivera and Carlos Baker, her partner, were dating on and off again over the course of two years before Rivera […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the ongoing hearings about Luigi Mangione and the steps to take if you are the victim of a porch pirate theft. She also shares details about the man who died on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and if the company is liable for his death.

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Karen Conti to discuss current legal news. Michael talks about the Luigi Mangione hearings, a new appeal by Derek Chauvin who was convicted of killing George Floyd, and military strikes on Venezuelan boats.

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn joins Karen Conti to discuss his upcoming Lane Bryant murder documentary scheduled to release February 13th. Charlie talks about potential persons of interest, why this case has stayed unsolved, and whether justice will be served.

Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, joins Karen Conti to talk about scams people need to look out for this holiday season. Steve highlights consumer issues, travel scams, porch pirating, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean constitutes as a war crime and Luigi Mangione’s time in court this week. She also discusses what we can expect to see in a new documentary about the Lane Bryant murders and why Michael Jordan […]

WGN Radio's Lou Manfredini, John Williams, Lisa Dent, Bob Sirott, John Landecker, Jon Hansen, Rollye James, Joe Romano, Hayley Boyd, Karen Conti, Steve Dale, David Hochberg and Dave Plier share what they are thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day. What are YOU thankful for?

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a judges order requiring the man charged with setting a woman on fire on the CTA blue line last week to remain in custody. Conti shares whether or not a flaw in the SAFE-T Act allowed the charged man, with 77 arrests, […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an update in the case against former FBI Director James Comey and the order for OJ Simpson’s estate to pay out to Ron Goldman’s family. She also explains what stand-your-ground laws are and the case of the TikTok influencer that was ordered to pay […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a shooting in Indiana that saw a man charged after allegedly fatally shooting house cleaner who went to wrong address. The incident is bringing up questions about the limit of stand-your-ground in Indiana. Conti shares her thoughts on how the man charged […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about your rights when your flight gets canceled and what airlines are required to cover, as well as why the Supreme Court rejected the same sex marriage challenge. She also shares details about two major league pitchers who were charged for allegedly rigging their pitches […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss what the arguments are for Mike Madigan’s corruption conviction appeal and what the allegations are concerning the Broadview detention center conditions. She also explains why the Sun-Times sent a cease and desist to Homeland Security and the right to die law passed by Illinois lawmakers.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest legal stories. Conti breaks down updates to the legal battle around an Illinois federal judge calling Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino to report to court every day. Then she breaks down the verdict in the Sonya Massey shooting.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss why Greg Bovino, head of Border Control, was called into court yesterday and what she knows about the alleged murder of Caitlin Tracey. She also shares some laws tied to Halloween and how you can search up sex offenders in your […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a case that the Supreme Court will review concerning owning guns and smoking pot, as well as if the new John Wayne Gacy drama series is accurate. She also shares details about the beginning of Sean Grayson’s trial and why […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Chicago businesses posting signs in their window denying entry to federal ICE agents. Conti shares that as long as someone is not of a “protected class,” businesses can deny entry to anyone.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share details about Mike Madigan’s report to prison and why that facility was chosen, as well as whether or not it’s legal for Chicago business owners to refuse service to ICE agents. She also discusses if airports can refuse to play the […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the lawsuit that the Illinois Attorney General and the City of Chicago filed to stop the National Guard from being deployed to Chicago and the ACLU lawsuit against the federal government. She also shares details about what cases the Supreme Court will be looking […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago suing the Trump administration to block the deployment of the National Guard to the state of Illinois. An executive order signed by Mayor Johnson bars federal immigration agents and others from using city-owned […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a lawsuit against ICE that accuses them of making allegedly false arrests and what a court could do if they violated the law. She also shares details about who former FBI director James Comey will be represented by and what the judge will take […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not President Trump’s statement about Tylenol could lead to potential lawsuits and a city ordinance that could allow dogs in restaurants. She also shares details about the lawsuits the FTC has against Ticketmaster and Amazon.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the Federal Trade Commision’s suit against Ticketmaster. The suit targets Ticketmaster’s alleged bot abuse. Bots would buy up tickets, resell them at higher prices, and add deceptive fees for the consumer at checkout.

Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC., joins Lisa Dent to discuss free speech and the legal limits that someone has in expressing their views and opinions.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rights of employees and if they can be fired for posting their opinions on social media, as well as which types of hate speech are and aren’t protected by the First Amendment. She also discusses the chances of Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter receiving […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain when officers are allowed to arrest people who are thought to be undocumented and when ICE agents are required to have a search warrant. She also talks about the judge who threw a case away concerning accused fake electors from the 2020 election and the […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what could be the basis for a lawsuit if the federal troops are sent to Chicago and if the ruling in California would also apply to Illinois. She also discusses how a judge will decide if DNA technology is reliable enough to use for […]

Aviation and catastrophic injury lawyer Bob Clifford joins Karen Conti to talk about trending news in aviation law. Bob looks back at the American Airlines mid-air collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. last January and discusses how it could have been avoided. Bob explains the upcoming lawsuit against the U.S. Army, […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement. Despite there being no announced wedding date, people are wondering how the mega-popstar and Super Bowl champion will handle their finances, and the possibility of a prenup. Conti breaks it all down.

True crime writer and producer Tracy Ullman joins Karen Conti to discuss the newly released HBO documentary ‘The Serial Killer's Apprentice’, which is based on a book by the same name that was co-authored by Tracy. Tracy talks about serial killer Dean Corll and accomplice Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., who assisted in the murders of at […]

Lisa Bilyeu is joined by two powerhouse guests: Dr. Ann Burgess, a pioneering criminal profiler who helped shape the way the FBI tracks predators, and renowned attorney Karen Conti, whose experience spans defending some of the most infamous criminal minds. Together, they unravel the verdict in the highly controversial Sean “Diddy” Combs trial, where Diddy was found not guilty on three out of five serious charges, including sex trafficking—leaving many questioning whether justice was truly served or if power protected the powerful once again. Lisa, Dr. Ann, and Karen dive deep into what happened in the courtroom, shedding light on the complicated realities of coercion, consent, and the manipulation so often at play in cases involving abusive power dynamics. They discuss how the defense's strategies, jury demographics, and society's collective misunderstandings about coercive control may have influenced the outcome, and what needs to change to better support survivors and educate the public—especially juries—about these forms of abuse. Despite the heartbreak over not-guilty verdicts, the episode also highlights the significance of the guilty charges and the bravery of women like Cassie and “Jane” who came forward, risking everything to break the silence. This conversation is a call to action: to keep learning, to keep supporting survivors, and to make sure this isn't a story that repeats itself. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Understanding Jurors' Perception Challenges 07:14 Unusual Leadership Dynamics Analyzed 13:25 Jane's Case: Legal vs. Illegal 21:22 "Yes People Enable Abusers" 33:35 "Psychology and Testimony Analysis" 44:00 "Championing Survivors' Voices" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa BIOptimizers: Head to https://bioptimizers.com/impact and use code IMPACT for 10% off.  OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co  SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/woi to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code WOI. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices