Podcast appearances and mentions of karen conti

Ryan Graveface and Chloe Manon, owners and founders of Graveface Museum, join Karen Conti to talk about their museum and possessing the largest collection of artifacts, personal effects, and documents from John Wayne Gacy and the Gacy case including a rare true crime text written by John Wayne Gacy about his own trial that has […]

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to discuss why estate plans are critical, especially if cognitive decline becomes more common with age. Kathryn talks about memory loss impacting legal decision-making, breaks down the role of guardianship in Illinois, and highlights the risks of DIY estate planning tools and why […]

Jeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to break down what travelers need to know heading into the busy summer season. Jeffrey explains how recent rules on flight delays and cancellations have improved refund timelines, along with the fine print that can impact eligibility. Jeffrey also discusses handling lost or delayed baggage, […]

Dr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins Karen Conti on Father's Day to talk about how separation and divorce impact children and what parents can do to protect their emotional well-being. Dr. Childs covers how parental alienation can lead to long-term relationship issues and offers guidance on co-parenting and when children may need therapy. If […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not the burning cross in Grant Park will be considered a hate crime and why disability rights groups are suing over the Illinois “right to die” law. She also talks about what she thinks will be the sentence of the convicted Gilgo Beach […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share details about how federal prosecutors have dropped charges against two defendants in a $300 million COVID-19 testing fraud case following allegations of serious prosecutorial misconduct during grand jury proceedings.

Diana Hartmann, McHenry County Regional Office Superintendent for the Illinois State Board of Education, and Richard Wistocki, former Naperville Police Detective and active Cyber Crimes Detective, join Karen Conti to talk about cyberbullying and the severity of the problem today. Richard discusses Illinois’ law on cyberbullying, what is considered legal, a statute he is trying […]

Brian Killacky, retired CPD homicide investigator and hostage negotiator, joins Karen Conti to discuss police interrogations, when Miranda rights must be given, why people admit to crimes they didn’t commit, lie detector tests, and his involvement in the Brown’s Chicken murder interrogation.

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the week's trending legal news. Damon explains why we have grand juries and what happens during a grand jury process. He also provides an update on the ‘Broadview Six’ fallout and comments on the first-degree murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony in Texas.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the self-defense laws in Texas and how they relate to the trial of Karmelo Anthony, as well as new Illinois regulations for scooters and e-bikes. She also shares details about what could be discussed during the final days of the Supreme Court’s current term, […]

Karen Conti welcomes her law partner at Conti & Dolan, employment lawyer Patrick Dolan, to the show to talk about current legal news stories. They discuss potential cell phone bans in schools and whether such bans create safety concerns, Ryne Sandberg’s children suing their stepmother, Margaret Sandberg, over mishandling of his trust, and a crazy […]

Dr. Joni Johnston, forensic psychologist, private investigator, and crime writer, joins Karen Conti to discuss true crime and why we are obsessed with it. Dr. Johnston talks about common traits found in serial killers, whether there are ways to prevent someone from becoming a serial killer, the Macdonald triad and whether it has been proven, distinguishing between a […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ resignation after it was discovered that he made contact with a few grand jurors prior to the “Broadview Six” indictment which he later tried to cover up.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the ban of cellphones in Illinois classrooms and the continued fallout of the “Broadview Six” case. She also talks about why a judge blocked payouts from President Trump’s settlement fund and Florida’s suit against AI companies.

Mike Leonard, criminal defense and civil attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Karen Conti to talk about legal issues that arise in the summer. Mike discusses DUI arrests and their costs, swimming pool liability, protecting yourself as a homeowner when having indoor or outdoor work done, whether internships must be paid, and parenting-time issues. Mike also answers […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss why the charges against the “Broadview Six” were dropped and how Illinois legislation is working to govern AI companies. She also shares details about the indictment of Cuba’s former president and the Supreme Court’s rejection for an appeal from the NFL.

Locke Bowman, civil rights attorney with Loevy & Loevy, joins Karen Conti to discuss the denial of a special prosecutor in connection with the actions of ICE agents during Operation Midway Blitz. Locke recaps Operation Midway Blitz, explains who has the power to investigate federal agents, comments on whether the Chicago Police Department will investigate, and discusses if […]

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the week’s trending legal news. Damon discusses Harvey Weinstein’s retrial ending in a hung jury, the ‘Broadview Six’ having all counts dismissed, seeing something he’s never seen before in federal court, a big ruling in the Luigi Mangione case, Alex Murdaugh’s convictions getting overturned, and more.

If you believe serial killers are not entitled to defense lawyers, STOP HERE! This episode is not for you. On the other hand, if you are curious what it is like to defend one of America's most notorious serial killers during his final deathrow appeals-Welcome. "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy" is a gripping account by Karen Conti, detailing her experiences defending John Wayne Gacy-“The Killer Clown.”In addition to Gacy, Ms. Conti also defended Jeffrey MacDonald of “Fatal Vision” fame and weighs in on that case as well in this episode of MURDER MOST FOUL. 

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an announcement from the Justice Department concerning the establishment of an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and why Alex Murdaugh is filing a lawsuit after his double murder conviction was overturned. She also shares details about the latest updates on Luigi Mangione’s case and the results of […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an Illinois legislation that could bar credit card companies from charging businesses on transaction fees, why a Chicago attorney is suing Mark Zuckerberg, and a misdemeanor against a high school student after a “senior assassin” game. She also shares details about the allowance of […]

Reproductive rights attorney Ryan Ferrante joins Karen Conti to talk about reproductive rights, infertility treatments, and at what point you may need a lawyer when going through treatments. Ryan explains what happens when there’s no more use for embryos, the surrogacy process, and insurance coverage for procedures.

Courtroom sketch artist and art therapist Pat Lopez joins Karen Conti to talk about her career and the responsibilities of the job. Pat discusses the famous trials she has worked on, such as the Kobe Bryant rape trial, Oklahoma City bombing trial, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez murder trial, and others. Pat also comments on the importance of […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why former FBI director, James Comey, rehired former U.S. attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, as well as why the Supreme Court declined to hear an Illinois lawsuit against an Indiana gun seller. She also explains why Meta is back in court in New Mexico and the […]

Jess Raines and Chris Krason from Chicago Prime Tours join Karen Conti to talk about a new crime bus tour in Chicago called ‘The Bloodlines of Chicago: The Serial Killer Tour’. The tour highlights local spots connected to serial killers John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer. Jess and Chris share their favorite stops on the tour […]

Commercial business lawyer Adham Alaily joins Karen Conti to discuss people’s rights when they owe money to credit card companies and other debt collectors. Adham also talks about what happens when a lawyer sues you for a debt, what occurs when you don’t show up to court and a judgement is entered, and how to […]

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to break down the latest stories in criminal law. Damon talks about the recent James Comey indictment regarding seashells, protected speech versus unprotected speech, and whether President Trump will have to appear as a witness if the Comey case goes to trial. Damon also comments on his firm representing […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on James Comey’s indictment and why Michael Madigan’s appeal was denied by a federal appeals court. She also explains why Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order concerning prediction markets and AI, as well as the Supreme Court’s hearing about the constitutionality […]

Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, a professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and an expert on domestic violence, joins Karen Conti to dive deeper into the mass shooting that occurred last weekend in Shreveport, Louisiana, in which a father killed eight of his children. Dr. Campbell discusses why men kill their children more often […]

Melanie Greenberg, a family member of Lisa Stebic, joins Karen Conti to discuss the disappearance of the Plainfield resident, who went missing in 2007. Melanie shares details about the day Lisa went missing, Lisa’s relationship with her husband Craig, a police report that was given to the family after her disappearance, whether the Drew Peterson […]

Personal injury lawyer Patrick Salvi II joins Karen Conti to talk about a $241 million jury verdict in a case involving Eric Johnson, a courier who was killed by carbon dioxide exposure while transporting dry ice for a dairy company in 2016. Patrick discusses why the jury awarded such a large verdict. He also details medical […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain the basis for Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic, allegations against ChatGPT, and a request for no cameras in the court room for the case involving Charlie Kirk’s murder. She also discusses a new possible law for Illinois banning phones in schools and the Japanese […]

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss FBI director Kash Patel filing a $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Does Karen think this case will go to trial?

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss FBI director Kash Patel filing a $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Does Karen think this case will go to trial?

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss FBI director Kash Patel filing a $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Does Karen think this case will go to trial?

Dr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Jill Egizii, President and founder of the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization USA, join Karen Conti to highlight parental alienation ahead of Nation Parental Alienation Day on April 24th. Dr. Childs explains what qualifies as parental alienation, why parents do it, its long-term effects on children, and actions people should […]

Renee Williams, lawyer and CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and Jennifer McGuffin, Chief Communications Officer at Romanucci & Blandin, LLC and member of the Board of Directors for the National Center for Victims of Crime, join Karen Conti to discuss victims’ rights. Renee explains how victims’ rights in criminal cases differ from […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the appellate court’s release of two of the “ComEd Four,” the arguments for Michael Madigan’s appeals, and the dismissal of President Trump’s lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal. She also explains a new ordinance proposal for police officers, the Illinois law concerning overpayment, and penalties […]

Former prosecutor and personal injury lawyer Matthew Moyer joins Karen Conti to discuss his book, ‘American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime’, which dives in on cases he has been involved in and how the justice system operates. Matthew also talks about carjackings by kids, political corruption, how the gang world has […]

Dr. Katherine Ramsland, author and professor in forensic psychology and criminology at DeSales University, joins Karen Conti to talk about the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex Heuermann, that is expected to plead guilty. Katherine discusses the suspect’s character, his targets, whether his wife knew of the murders, our inability to recognize people who may be […]

Law professor Vikram Amar joins Karen Conti to talk about the U.S. Supreme Court’s arguments on the issue of birthright citizenship and its recent ruling on conversion therapy. Vikram discusses whether President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship will get struck down, whether the Supreme Court’s decisions have become too political, and how the court’s decision […]

Joel Rubin, Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, joins Karen Conti to talk about social workers, the services they provide, and the education needed to get licensed. Joel and Karen also talk about the severe shortage of mental health care providers, the laws that are affecting it, and why […]

Healthcare lawyer Ann Ford joins Karen Conti to highlight the ‘She Did What?!’ Award that Karen will receive in April from the Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC. Ann also talks about her transition from nursing to law and the current state of women in law.

Private Investigator Jordan Scherer and Bruce Maitland, founder of Private Investigations for the Missing, a non-profit he started after his daughter Brianna went missing, join Karen Conti to discuss missing persons and strategies used to help find them. Jordan talks about the difference between searching for children versus adults, a new law in Illinois detailing […]

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to provide the latest on the murder case of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. Damon discusses how potential immigration consequences may affect the prosecution of defendant Jose Medina, Medina’s past run-ins with the law, the SAFETY Act and its role in the case, and whether he is mentally fit to […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain what doxing is and why a jury found Elon Musk allegedly liable for defrauding Twitter (or X) investors. She also talks about why many are blaming the No Cash Bail law for the death of a Loyola student and why White Sox Hall of Famer […]

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss the deadly shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman and a Venezuelan migrant being charged with the murder.

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss the deadly shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman and a Venezuelan migrant being charged with the murder.

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the woman who wrote a best-selling children’s book about grief following the death of her husband, being convicted of his murder.

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss the deadly shooting of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman and a Venezuelan migrant being charged with the murder.