Podcasts about litigator

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 220 features Michael Kopsick, Owner and Attorney at The Law Offices of Michael W. Kopsick, focusing on personal injury in the Chicagoland area of Illinois.  We discuss Michael's journey to the practice of law from his days Clemson University to attending John Marshall Law School where Michael could pivot from school to providing legal counsel to his hometown community.  Michael has also represented family members and loved ones in wrongful death cases and has a proven track record of success and has achieved excellent results for his clients.  Michael connects well displaying empathy to his clients and aims to maintain working relationships with his adversaries but will increase his fierce advocacy and competitiveness as needed. 

Get ready to take notes. In this episode, successful litigators and guests Monette Davis, Mark Romance, and Joseph Schaeffer walk us through 10 steps for setting up a successful litigation practice and being a successful litigator. Whether you're fresh out of law school or setting off on your own after working for a firm, these tips will propel you forward. Your reputation is vital. Hear how to become the most trusted person in the room and a good teammate with a clear, honest voice. Build your reputation with everything you do, whether that's being impeccably prepared or simply being on time and organized. Think about how you want others to see you (and what you want them to say about you when you're not in the room). Little things matter, like knowing the rules. Not just the stuff you learned in law school, but state and local rules, even rules specific to an individual judge. Being a top litigator is all about being professional, honest, trustworthy, dependable, and prepared. Take advantage of this insightful, heartfelt mentoring session from three litigators who have been there, done that, and built successful careers. (And don't forget to be good to yourself.) Resources: American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section

Get ready to take notes. In this episode, successful litigators and guests Monette Davis, Mark Romance, and Joseph Schaeffer walk us through 10 steps for setting up a successful litigation practice and being a successful litigator. Whether you're fresh out of law school or setting off on your own after working for a firm, these tips will propel you forward. Your reputation is vital. Hear how to become the most trusted person in the room and a good teammate with a clear, honest voice. Build your reputation with everything you do, whether that's being impeccably prepared or simply being on time and organized. Think about how you want others to see you (and what you want them to say about you when you're not in the room). Little things matter, like knowing the rules. Not just the stuff you learned in law school, but state and local rules, even rules specific to an individual judge. Being a top litigator is all about being professional, honest, trustworthy, dependable, and prepared. Take advantage of this insightful, heartfelt mentoring session from three litigators who have been there, done that, and built successful careers. (And don't forget to be good to yourself.) Resources: American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes – Witnesses Podcast with Tanawah M. Downing   Guest: Tanawah M. Downing – Civil Rights Advocate & Litigator   Episode Summary:   In this powerful episode, Ambassador Elisha sits down with Tanawah M. Downing, a civil rights advocate and litigator, to discuss justice, purpose, and the fight for equality.   Tanawah shares his journey, from personal adversity to leading one of the most significant civil rights cases in U.S. history.   He also dives into the We Shall Be Free Tour, his mission to expose systemic oppression and advocate for real change.   Key Discussion Points:   ✔ The Power of Adversity: How personal trials and suffering shaped Tanawah's mission for justice. ✔ Purpose-Driven Advocacy: Understanding that blessings often come through hardship. ✔ The We Shall Be Free Tour: Spreading awareness about America's prison-industrial complex and its impact on marginalized communities. ✔ Redefining Freedom: Exposing the hidden realities of modern slavery within the U.S. prison system. ✔ Faith and Justice: How Tanawah's belief in God fuels his fight for human rights.   About Our Guest:   Tanawah M. Downing is a dedicated civil rights advocate and litigator committed to defending the inherent rights of all people.   His work focuses on challenging systemic injustice, fighting for those denied their legal and God-given rights, and leading a groundbreaking legal battle that could change the future of civil rights in America.   Connect with Tanawah M. Downing:   https://www.tanawah.com/   Final Takeaway:   This episode is a wake-up call for those seeking to understand the true meaning of justice and freedom.   Tanawah's story is a testament to the power of purpose, resilience, and faith in creating meaningful change.  

Political Smoke and Mirrors in the Anarchist Audit then Civil Rights Advocate Litigator Tanawah Downing is putting the justice system on notice - Toward Anarchy

Send us a textFrom the beginning this man was hustling, pursuing his goals with a relentless pace that was evident as we got on the call.  When you meet someone who is single-minded of purpose, dedicated fully to cause... you know it.  Civil rights advocate Tanawah Downing was all of that and more as he laid out his campaign against a plethora of individual states who's judicial system has thrown the Constitution out the window. Don't miss this man telling you about this important fight.  Listen Now.Help the cause:  https://www.tanawah.com/Contact us:Rumble/ YouTube/ IG: @powerofmanpodcastEmail: powerofmanpodcast@gmail.com.Twitter: @rorypaquetteLooking for Like-Minded Fathers and Husbands? Join our Brotherhood!"Power of Man Within" , in Facebook Groups:https://www.facebook.com/groups/490821906341560/?ref=share_group_linkFree Coaching Consultation call whenever you are ready... Message me!Believe it!

Send us a textlovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with:David ParnallDavid Parnall is a trust and estates attorney based in Oakland, California. His practice focuses on litigation and administration within the field, including cases related to elder abuse and probate matters. Before pursuing law, David spent a decade as a professional musician, touring with bands and exploring various styles of guitar music. His career path took a turn when he sought a meaningful and impactful way to contribute, eventually leading him to law school and his current legal focus. Today, he values the intellectual and interpersonal challenges his work provides, along with the opportunity to help his clients navigate complex legal situations. In this episode, David shares insights from his unique career journey, his approach to balancing personal and professional life, and his views on the importance of empathy and professionalism in legal practice. Tune in to this episode to learn about David's journey from musician to lawyer, his advice for new attorneys, and his perspective on staying grounded in a challenging profession.Parnall Trust & Estate Lawhttps://davidparnall.com/ Alameda County Bar AssociationThe Alameda County Bar Association (ACBA) is a professional membership association for lawyers and other members of the legal profession. The ACBA provides access to ongoing legal education; and promotes diversity and civil rights in the Alameda County legal community. Our mission is to promote excellence in the legal profession and to facilitate equal access to justice. Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090  Special thanks to ACBA staff and members: (https://www.acbanet.org/) Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts    We'd love to hear from you.  Send us an email at louisgoodman2010@gmail.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover.  Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.    Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Robert louis@lovethylawyer.com

Katie Fallow, deputy litigation director at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, offers legal analysis of the settlement between ABC and President-elect Trump, after the latter filed a defamation lawsuit against the news outlet and its anchor George Stephanopoulos, and what effect this and other threats and lawsuits by the president elect might have on the media.  

Have you ever considered quitting your job outright because you felt like you were being pulled farther and farther away from your calling? And then finding your way back through a career change that's very different?Join Jasmine Singh, former Chief Legal and People Officer at Binti, as she shares lessons she learned after taking time away from the legal profession about how to recalibrate your career to align with your principles and passions, and how a year instructing a spin class landed her the in-house role that led her all the way to the executive suite.Listen as Jasmine discusses knowing when it's the right time to quit, how to rely on your network and give back back to your community, realigning your career to match your values, getting your foot in the door as in-house counsel, and much more.Read detailed summary: https://www.spotdraft.com/podcast/episode-67Topics:Introduction: 0:00Why Jasmine chose to become a lawyer: 2:36Knowing when to take a break: 5:50Teaching spin classes: 14:06Getting your first in-house role at 24 Hour Fitness: 18:26How to position yourself during an in-house job interview: 21:36Transitioning into tech counsel: 25:29Explaining Binti and it's mission: 30:59Fulfilling a philanthropic mission with Dincert Movement: 36:22Tips for people who feel stuck at work: 40:29Rapid-fire questions: 42:54Book recommendations: 44:19What Jasmine wishes she'd known as a young lawyer: 47:35Connect with us:Jasmine Singh - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-singh-b4a25274/Tyler Finn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhfinnSpotDraft - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spotdraftSpotDraft is a leading contract lifecycle management platform that solves your end-to-end contract management issues. Visit https://www.spotdraft.com to learn more.

Today's guests bring a unique blend of expertise and personal connection to the show. Lee Ann Butler and Alex Butler are not only esteemed faculty at Rice Business, but also a married couple! Lee Ann Butler, a senior lecturer in management, has been teaching business law and related courses since 2001, joining Rice in 2010. She also served as the former academic director for the Online MBA program, MBA@Rice. Alex Butler, the Jesse H. Jones Professor of Finance, specializes in empirical corporate finance, financial institutions and markets. His research dives deep into how firms, governments and individuals navigate external financing, with recent work examining racial disparities in the auto loan market. He was instrumental in launching Rice Business's undergraduate business major and previously served as the director of undergraduate programs. Together, with host Maya Pomroy '22, the Butlers share insights from their nearly three-decades-long academic journeys and personal lives. Lee Ann reflects on her passion for business law and the ethical challenges facing today's business leaders, while Alex highlights his findings in consumer finance. They also discuss the undergraduate business major at Rice, offer perspectives on teaching during uncertain times and explore how their partnership shapes their professional lives.Episode Guide:00:57 How The Butler's Met: A Love Story in a Bar01:38 Lee Ann's Journey from Litigator to Lecturer04:19 Alex's Path to Finance and Academia09:13 Launching the Undergraduate Business Program at Rice12:36 Teaching Experiences and Student Interactions15:20 Working Together as a Married Couple18:56 Alex's Research on Racial Disparities in Auto Loans23:32 Higher Interest Rates for Minorities26:20 Impact of Anti-Discrimination Policies28:39 Legal and Ethical Challenges in Business33:22 Teaching in Uncertain Times36:19 Future of Rice's Undergraduate Business Major & Rice Business42:46 Reflections and Words of WisdomOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:On the ethical challenges that business leaders face today30:30: [Maya Pomroy]: What are some of the most critical legal or ethical challenges that business leaders face today? Because that's something that you're preparing this generation of leaders to tackle. 30:41: [Lee Ann Butler]: Well, I think the ethical challenges come every day, and probably the most difficult bit is when we just don't realize it's an ethical dilemma that's in front of us, right? And we tend to think of ourselves—everyone thinks of themselves as an ethical person: I don't need to worry about this because I'm a good person, and I will do the right thing. But when we take the time to actually systematically go through it in a logical way, I think not only what does my ethical framework tell me is right and wrong in the situation, but how might others view it? 'Cause not everyone—not everyone has the same framework as me or anyone else.Surprising lessons learned from being educators at Rice13:38 [Alex Butler] Several years ago, we ran an experimental course where faculty from four different functional areas got together, all of whom were going to teach their discipline, but along the theme of decision-making. And so we had someone from one group who's going to think about decision-making in teams, one-person decision-making, as students as far as how personal-psychological biases affect your decisions. One person doing game theory and I doing decision-making with data, so I learned a few things in that, one of which was. What a great place to work where someone can have this bonkers idea of let's come at decision-making from four different ways, all of us with our own strange perspectives, and deliver that as a course to the students and have the administration be like, yeah, man, let's do that. That sounds awesome.What makes Rice special from an educator's perspective08:35: It comes down to A: the students, right? That is my interaction. Most of the time, they are phenomenal. They are here to learn, and they have that kind of hunger that's amazing. I really enjoy teaching in the MBA program because they come with so much work experience, and I learn something every single class that I teach. Hopefully, they learn a lot from me, but I am absolutely learning a lot from them each time, too. But we also have wonderful support and administration here, which is not always the case at every school. But we have the whole package, which is just a joy to work here.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Lee Ann E. Butler | Rice Business Alexander Butler | Rice Business Racial Disparities in the Auto Loan Market | The Review of Financial Studies | Oxford Academic  Check out this episode featuring Professor Anastasia Zavyalova here: https://business.rice.edu/owlhaveyouknow/season-3-episode-10

Hello to you listening in Buenos Aires, Argentina!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Willy Claflin is one of the most clever, insightful storytellers I know. He was a remarkable teacher. Here's what he said about the "power of the pause" to create the very best stories:“When I told stories I would just rocket along to the end! But one day I taught a workshop in Texas. A woman wrote a story which began with this sentence: "Snake wanted to learn to play canasta. Only she didn't say, "snakewantedtolearntoplaycanasta!" She said, "Sssssnnnnnaaaake  . . . . . . . wanteeeddddddd ........to learrrrrrrrnnnnn .   . . . . . . . . .to plaaaaaaaayyyyyy .  . . . . . . . canasssssssstaaaaaa." It must have taken her 20 seconds.I had time to see Snake's desire, the deck of cards, and realize the problems Snake might have holding or dealing the cards. I began to dwell on the spaces - between the words - and eventually - to connect the empty space with the silence of meditation. I came to understand that inviting silence into stories created an opportunity for teller and listeners to rest, live and breathe inside the story. Instead of rocketing along to the end we would sit - quietly - inhabit the world of the story - together.”Practical Tip: As a speaker, litigator, podcaster, or platform teller use the Power of the Pause to invite your audience into the story you are telling them! That's the world you'll inhabit together. That's where the call to action takes place.  You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with me as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Phil Goldberg, Office Managing Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, to discuss the importance of crafting compelling messaging around litigation. Learn More Phil Goldberg is the office managing partner of Shook in Washington, D.C. and co-chair of its Public Policy Practice Group. With more than 25 years of experience on high stakes and high-profile liability-related public policy, public affairs and public relations issues, he has become a leading voice for common sense liability policies. His practice involves counseling businesses and their trade associations on some of the most cutting-edge liability issues of the day. As part of his practice, Phil has filed amicus briefs for many of the most influential trade and civil justice groups with courts at every level, from the U.S. Supreme Court to the U.S. Courts of Appeals and state appellate courts. He has testified before Congress and state legislatures, authored leading legal scholarship and spoken at judicial and attorney conferences. He also has become a resource for reporters who write on liability issues.

In this episode of The Newfangled Lawyer podcast, host Patrick Patino welcomes Frank Ramos, a Miami-based civil defense lawyer with a flair for innovation and a passion for AI. Frank shares his journey into the world of artificial intelligence, explaining how he became captivated by the technology when ChatGPT passed the bar exam in 2023. Now, he's an avid AI evangelist, incorporating it into his daily practice to streamline tasks like deposition preparation and case analysis, which has not only enhanced his productivity but also reshaped his client interactions. Frank discusses how AI has transformed the legal landscape and shares practical insights into leveraging it ethically and effectively. The conversation then takes a reflective turn as Frank opens up about his upbringing in Chicago, where he navigated a tough environment that demanded vigilance and adaptability. He recounts his experiences growing up near gang territories and how they instilled in him a keen sense of observation—a skill he now uses to excel in depositions and courtroom settings. Frank's story sheds light on how his past shaped his resilience and ability to size up situations, which have become invaluable in his legal career. His openness about the challenges and lessons from his youth provides listeners with a unique perspective on how personal history can influence professional success. Frank also shares how his experience with OCD has heightened his ability to notice details that others might miss, turning what could be seen as a limitation into a unique strength. The discussion covers a wide array of topics, from his thoughts on social media's impact on younger generations to the importance of curiosity and lifelong learning. Throughout, Frank exemplifies what it means to be a "newfangled lawyer," constantly evolving and adapting to the ever-changing legal landscape. About Frank: Frank Ramos is a seasoned civil litigation attorney with over 26 years of experience, currently serving as a partner at Goldberg Segalla in Miami. Specializing in retail and hospitality, product liability, and alternative dispute resolution, Frank has built a reputation for his strategic defense work across diverse industries, from pharmaceuticals to construction. He is especially known for his success in defending high-stakes cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, commercial disputes, and transportation-related claims. His notable accolades include being named Miami's Product Liability Lawyer of the Year for both 2020 and 2023 by *The Best Lawyers in America*. In addition to his practice, Frank is a prolific writer and speaker, having authored over 20 books and 500 articles on various aspects of law, litigation management, and career development. He has also delivered more than 400 presentations, sharing insights with legal professionals on topics ranging from trial skills to the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Frank's contributions extend to mentoring young lawyers through his books, such as From Law School to Litigator and The Associates' Handbook, as well as through one-on-one conversations and numerous public speaking engagements. Recognized as a thought leader, Frank is deeply involved in industry organizations, including the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, where he serves on multiple committees. His dedication to advancing the legal profession has earned him numerous awards and honors, such as the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and consistent recognition in *Florida Super Lawyers*. Beyond his legal practice, Frank remains committed to helping clients navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, ensuring they adopt these technologies safely and effectively. https://www.linkedin.com/in/miamimentor/

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Kathleen Fisher Enyeart, Counsel at Lathrop GPM, to discuss the challenges of complying with health care regulations in a complex and rapidly changing industry. Learn More Kathleen Fisher Enyeart, a seasoned litigator and former in-house attorney, is Counsel in Lathrop GPM's Litigation practice. Clients – many of them large corporations – trust Kathleen's experience and advice in guiding them through some of the most high-stakes matters companies can face, internal investigations, as well as civil and criminal investigations at both the state and federal levels. She has represented transportation companies, religious organizations, construction companies and educational institutions, among others. In white-collar and government investigative or regulatory matters, Kathleen represents businesses, owners and executives, including physicians, attorneys, dentists, accountants and other professionals. Her significant experience as a prosecutor, white-collar defense lawyer, and in-house counsel helps clients to navigate risks and challenges while maintaining their integrity and strengths.

From a private practice litigator to in-house counsel to a full-time arbitrator and mediator, Al Vance has had a storied career. IADC Speaks Host Matt Cairns (Textron Inc.) talks candidly with Al Vance (Vance Dispute Resolutions) about his experiences and legal journey.Learn about when mediation was just part of the process and the moment it evolved to becoming his focus, hear the advice he would give himself as a litigator and as an in-house client from the other side, and discover what the velvet hammer approach is.

Join Aaron Levine from LG Insurance Agency as he chats with Josh Cittadino, attorney at Sanvenero & Cittadino. Discover Josh's unique journey from working as a stagehand to becoming a litigator. They delve into Josh's involvement in the cannabis industry, his approach to business growth, and the integration of technology in law. Gain valuable insights on entrepreneurship, legal challenges, and the importance of a strong network. Perfect for aspiring lawyers and business owners alike.

Are you ready to hear the surprising truth about avoiding real estate disputes before they escalate? Join me in our latest episode with Shaneka Shaw Taylor, a litigation expert, who shares her insider knowledge on proactive legal tactics that could save you time, money, and stress. Get ready to learn the unexpected strategies that savvy […] The post Navigating Real Estate Disputes: An Expert Litigator's Guide first appeared on Sarah Larbi Developments.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 191 features Marilyn Chinitz, Litigator and Partner at Blank Rome LLP in New York City focusing on family law, with particular emphasis on complex divorce actions. Marilyn has been involved in numerous high-profile celebrity cases that have received national and international attention. Marilyn shares with us that her parents were Holocaust survivors, and she was taught that hard work is the way to achieve success.  Marilyn brings years of experience in every facet of family law to a setting where the focus is placed on responsive, creative, direct, and efficient communication and representation whether it is within the context of litigation or settlement negotiations.  It was a pleasure to record an episode with Marilyn, one of the world's most prominent matrimony attorneys.

As Washington voters prepare to elect a new justice to the state's highest court, candidate Sal Mungia highlights his extensive legal experience and judicial philosophy as key qualifications for the position. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Sal Mungia at https://www.salforjustice.com/

Craig Lavoie is a trial lawyer and litigation partner who has been recognized as one of the leading litigators in America, and as a top lawyer under 40. Craig served as trial counsel for Vanessa Bryant in her landmark civil rights victory against the LA County Sheriff's and Fire Departments for their improper photos of the victims of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and seven others.  Following Craig's closing argument, the jury delivered a verdict in favor of Vanessa Bryant and awarded her and a co-plaintiff $30 million in damages for their emotional distress. Other significant representations for Craig include: Lead counsel for Berkshire Hathaway in a billion-dollar dispute with Pilot Corporation  The LA Clippers in litigation against Madison Square Garden Company Hume Street Management Consultants—a world-renowned developer of luxury hotels—against members of the Qatari royal family—including the former emir of Qatar and a former prime minister of Qatar. In this episode we discuss the following: Litigation is like the debate Olympics. It's a team sport. It's often irrational to take cases to trial. And there's nothing like giving a closing argument. The case Craig is most proud of, defending Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant, in her landmark civil rights case. Craig's advice about authenticity. He doesn't try to act how he thinks a trial attorney should act. He doesn't try to impress the jurors. Rather, he tries to connect with them by being himself and conveying information clearly. Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/

In this Convo of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Professor Michael Gerrard from Columbia University. He is the founder and faculty director of the groundbreaking Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, and one of the foremost environmental lawyers in the nation. Michael is an advocate, litigator, teacher, and scholar who has pioneered cutting-edge legal tools and strategies for addressing climate change. He writes and teaches courses on environmental law, climate change law, and energy regulation. He was the chair of the faculty of Columbia University's renowned Earth Institute from 2015 to 2018 and now holds a joint appointment to the faculty of its successor, the Columbia Climate School.He and Ted discuss his background, growing up in Charleston, West Virginia in an immensely polluted area, which led to his interest in studying and protecting the environment. He moved to New York City to attend Columbia University, and has been there ever since. He started his career in journalism, later deciding to become an environmental lawyer, and then shifted to writing books and entered the world of academia. Before joining the Columbia Law School faculty in 2009, Michael practiced law in New York for three decades, most recently as the partner in charge of the New York office of Arnold & Porter. As an environmental lawyer, he tried numerous cases and argued many appeals in federal and state courts and administrative tribunals. He also handled the environmental aspects of diverse transactions and development projects and provided regulatory compliance advice to an array of clients in the private and public sectors. Several publications rated him the leading environmental lawyer in New York and one of the leaders in the world.He has also written or edited 14 books, including Global Climate Change and U.S. Law, the first and leading work in its field (co-edited with Jody Freeman and Michael Burger), and Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization in the United States (co-edited with John Dernbach). His 12-volume Environmental Law Practice Guide and four-volume Brownfields Law and Practice each received the Association of American Publishers' Best Law Book of the Year award.He highlights some of his most impressionable career cases, and shares that he is currently leading a legal effort to sue the Governor for New York, Kathy Hochul, for indefinitely pausing the rollout of congestion pricing in New York City. He also shares with Ted his work with the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands on the legal issues caused by rising sea levels that threaten the island nation.

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ABOUT TILDEN MOSCHETTITilden Moschetti is a commercial real estate and syndication attorney for the Moschetti Law Group. He holds an MBA in addition to a law degree, is a Certified Commercial Investment Member, and has advanced financial analysis training that allows him to offer clients a clear view on the economic decisions they are making.  Tilden has served exclusively as legal counsel to securities and Reg D syndication clients for the last nine years. He's been a real estate attorney for nineteen years of law practice and brokered and consulted on hundreds of thousands of square feet of commercial real estate. He's also an active Reg D syndicator. He also has the extensive, hands-on syndication experience to lean into.      THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Tilden's Journey from Attorney to SyndicatorReal estate Litigation Partnership and first real estate deal How Litigation Skills Help in SyndicationFinding and Underwriting DealsTypes of Deals they have doneAbout the Medical Office Deal What are their baseline criteria for their target market? Metrics of this deal and how they found itWhat do they like about this deal?Project plan, hold time, and Exit planTarget Returns and ways to improve the NOIFinancing and Raising CapitalWhy this Deal is SuccessfulConnect with Tilden   KEY QUOTE:  “Focusing on the story of the deal and telling investors that we're going to make this a very safe deal for them. Investors will trust you more for it because you did exactly what you were going to do.”    SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: Moschetti Syndication Law Group – the firm specializes in providing expert legal guidance for raising capital through Regulation D. Our services cater to various sectors, including real estate, entrepreneurs, crypto-businesses, and private equity. We pride ourselves on preparing customized, attorney-drafted private placement memorandums, operating agreements, and subscription agreements. Our primary focus is to ensure compliance with Regulation D, allowing you to navigate the capital raising process confidently and successfully.  ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.     The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.       #RealEstateWealth #RealEstateInvesting #MultiFamily #AssetManagement #TargetReturns #SyndicationAttorney #Syndicator #Investors #CommercialRealEstate #RaisingCapital #RegulationD #SecuritiesAttorney #Entrepreneur #SyndicationCoach #LegalExperts #PrivatePlacementMemorandums #LitigationSkills #NegotiationSkills #Underwriting #MedicalOfficeDeal #PassiveInvestment #RealEstateStrategy #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentOpportunities #InvestmentInsights #RealEstateTips #DealDeepDive #Syndication #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork   CONNECT WITH TILDEN:Website:  https://www.moschettilaw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/syndication.attorneys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moschettilaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@syndicationattorney       CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/   For information on Portland Property Management:  ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties     Westside Investors Network  ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx  ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork  ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/  ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork  

Some really important things are happening in the world of women's health and reproductive rights. In case you weren't aware or if you've heard of EMTALA and the case that is with the Supreme Court coming out of Idaho, I wanted to bring on an expert to explain what is happening and what it could mean for health care providers in the future.  Alexa is a deputy director at the ACLU reproductive freedom project located in New York City. For almost 20 years, Alexa has been litigating in states across the country, including at the US Supreme Court to protect and expand access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. A number of those cases have concerned EMTALA, the federal law that guarantees hospitals provide abortions to pregnant patients facing a medical emergency.  Alexa decided when she was 15 that she wanted to be an ACLU lawyer. Since graduating college, she has essentially never worked anywhere else. She started as an assistant paralegal doing racial justice, First Amendment and national security work one week after 911. Then she went to law school and came straight back during college and law school she was always involved in abortion rights advocacy, and when a fellowship opened up at the ACLU reproductive freedom project in 2007. She applied and has been there ever since. In this episode, we discuss:  The background and history of EMTALA. How and why it was started. The recent case in Idaho that went to the Supreme Court. What the future of reproductive rights would look like for patients and providers if the court sides with Idaho Resources: Amicus brief: The ACLU, ACLU of Idaho and law firm Cooley LLP filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court to explain that Idaho's arguments cannot be justified.https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-brief-in-emergency-abortion-care-case-highlights-idaho-politicians-deeply-flawed-legal-arguments TIME: What Blocking Emergency Abortion Care in Idaho Means for Doctors Like Me: An op-ed by Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, a family physician in Mccall, Idaho, and the co-president of the Idaho Coalition for Safe Healthcare.https://time.com/6968774/idaho-abortion-doctors-essay/ ACLU: Supreme Court to Determine Whether Politicians Can Deny Medical Emergency Medical Care to Pregnant People: A press release from the ACLU on the United States Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in Idaho and Moyle, et al. v. United States.https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/supreme-court-to-determine-whether-politicians-can-deny-emergency-medical-care-to-pregnant-people Questions:  What is the background/history of EMTALA? This act started with protecting pregnant people; how did we get here? Since the Supreme Court took this case, Idaho has been allowed to prevent doctors from providing emergency abortion care, which has long been protected under EMTALA. Can you talk about the effects this has had on people in Idaho? What are the possible outcomes of this Supreme Court case? Who would be impacted the most? Will this impact states outside of Idaho? What threats does this case pose to medical professionals who are trying to provide care — alongside those trying to build their families? There is also a Supreme Court case before the justices on access to mifepristone — a pill used for medication abortion and miscarriage care. How will this impact reproductive health care, and are there other federal threats looming? Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Rabois is a Managing Director at Khosla Ventures and CEO of OpenStore, bringing over 20 years of experience as a founder, operator, and investor. At Khosla Ventures, he led early investments in DoorDash, Affirm, and Stripe, and co-founded Opendoor. Previously, at Founders Fund, he invested in Ramp, Trade Republic, and Aven, and personally invested early in YouTube, Airbnb, Palantir, Lyft, and Eventbrite. In 2023, he ranked #25 on the Forbes U.S. Midas list.Keith has served on numerous boards, including Yelp, Xoom, and Reddit, and currently serves on the boards of Affirm, Ramp, and Trade Republic. His career began with leadership roles at PayPal, LinkedIn, and Square.He started as a litigator at Sullivan and Cromwell after clerking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Keith holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Stanford University and a juris doctor degree with honors from Harvard University.***CHA-CHING! Customers are rushing to your store. Do you have a point-of-sale system you can trust or is it (ahem) a real P.O.S.? You need Shopify for retail.Shopify POS is your command center for your retail store. From accepting payments to managing inventory, Shopify has EVERYTHING you need to sell in person. Get hardware that fits your business. Take payments by smartphone, transform your tablet into a point-of-sale system, or use Shopify's POS Go mobile device for a battle-tested solution.Plus, Shopify's award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way.Do retail right with Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/founderhour. Once again, go to www.shopify.com/founderhour to take your retail business to the next level today.***The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last.For a limited time, get 10% off at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply. ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.twitter.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

Guest: Neil Parrott, Candidate for US Congress, Maryland's 6th Congressional District John Myrick, Former US Senate Candidate, Maryland, Federal Analyst Walter Charlton, Esq, Attorney and Litigator for RICO case in the 4th Circuit  Preston Munguia, Consultant to about 350 Hispanic Pastors and churches throughout the Mid-Atlantic We are looking at the possible fall of the US Empire based on the recent DOJ abuse of power and interference in the election process by using the legal system to take down a political opponent. The discussion covers the Trump trial violations of the 5th and 6th Amendments, the broken justice system and the corrupt election process.  The result: the impending fall of the US empire and the decline of justice and freedom for all Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristen Gibbons Feden has always had a knack for the art of argument.  After earning a bachelors in neuroscience, she redirected her focus from medicine to law.  Kristen's passion for fighting for victims of sexual abuse was ignited after working in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Family Violence unit where the stories of young girls who had survived horrific violence inspired Kristen to become the powerful voice piece she is today for those who have been silenced. A celebrated trial attorney and legal expert, known as the female litigator who stared down Bill Cosby, Kristen joined Anapol Weiss as a shareholder in March 2024. In addition to being internationally recognized as a fierce and relentless litigator in the MeToo movement and for her world renowned closing argument in the Bill Cosby trial, Kristen is known for many eight figure verdicts that she's won.  Between 2023 and 2024 alone, there was a $10. 5 million verdict against the survivors of singer and entertainer R. Kelly, and  a $22 million verdict for a sexual abuse survivor of a renowned, pediatrician in New York. She's had many, many successes beyond the courtroom as well.  Kristen serves as a powerful voice for survivors nationwide and is frequently sought after for expert commentary on high profile matters by attorneys and various international and national media outlets. media outlets, including MSNBC, NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC, Fox, NPR, and BBC.    What You Will Hear in This Episode:  2:28 Kristen's personal journey 6:48 Challenges faced along the way, overcoming biases 11:30 Lessons learned 15:41 Pillars of Kristen's success 20:34 Bill Cosby trial 27:55 Overturned verdicts, Cosby, Weinstein and and the MeToo movement   Quotes “Transparency is really the pillar of integrity. “ “I speak to people for a living. I speak to them and I become the voice piece of those who have been silenced. “ “Speaking from the heart, trusting your gut, you make the right decisions.” “I'm going to teach my future generations, my kids, my nieces, my nephews, whoever I'm mentoring to treat human beings as human beings, and that requires a level of dignity to individuals. And once we begin to learn to do that, then violence, I hope, will begin to be eradicated.”   Mentioned: Anapol Weiss eConnect with Bonnie Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup   Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:  If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.

In this 179th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews thriller writer Joe Reid, also known as Parker Adams, about his latest book, The Lock Box. The conversation covers various topics, including the inspiration behind the book, the use of pen names, and Reid's background as a marine biologist and patent lawyer. He discusses the process of writing fiction and how it relates to his work as a litigator. The discussion also delves into the character of Monna Locke, a female army vet turned safecracker, and the possibility of a sequel, plus Joe discusses his writing journey and the influences that have shaped his career. Joe (aka Parker) talks about the importance of accumulating experiences and listening to your instincts as a writer, and also emphasizes the need to finish what you start and not be afraid of criticism. Some highlights include the themes of complex characters, the influence of personal backgrounds on writing, and the importance of starting a story in the right place. The interview concludes with a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on storytelling plus an upcoming speaking event at the Carlsbad library with Christopher Reich on May 17th at Noon.Learn more at JosephReidBooks.com, and as always, be sure to visit us at TheThrillerZone.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook  @TheThrillerZone and you can catch us on all the podcast channels, like @applepodcasts  @Spotify  @iHeartRadio and more. The Story Factory is an entertainment company representing some of the best authors in the business.

James d'Apice is a commercial and litigation lawyer who recently launched a new law firm, Gravamen. James is also passionate about sharing engaging and nuanced legal updates through his video series 'Coffee and a Case Note' which you can find wherever you get your social media fix. Mel gets the inside scoop from James on everything from rap battles to his new law firm and working with external counsel. Connect with James: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdapice/ Instagram: @coffeeandacasenote Connect with Mel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theinhouselawyer/ Counsel Podcast Page on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/67479008/admin/feed/posts/ Instagram & TikTok: @theinhouselawyer

Trills are everywhere! But don't worry Keiko is not on the station for this episode! Yes today we are reviewing the DS9 Episode "Dax"!  This episode has wonderful themes of loyalty and friendship that transcends time & space, plus we have a conversation that a son never wants to hear from his mom!  Our first "Law & Order" court room style episode from DS9, which has become a right of passage for all Trek shows. We finally deep dive into Trill society and find out Dax may not be the ideal Starfleet officer after all!  Join us as we embark on another excursion into podcasting excellence!

R. Brent Wisner has made history. The youngest lawyer ever to win a multi-billion dollar jury verdict didn't get there by luck. It was relentless preparation. Brent Wisner, the lead trial attorney and managing partner at Wisner Baum (@wisnerbaum) reveals hard-won insights that have earned him over $3 billion for clients. The stakes are high in these long-game litigations against corporate giants. Total courtroom domination requires total immersion in every scientific and legal detail of these complex cases. And Brent goes ALL in. Brent shares how he digs into the science before committing to take on a tort, how social media is an underutilized tool for pressuring change, and how to get into mass torts if you're just starting out. Links Want to hear more from elite personal injury lawyers and industry-leading marketers? Follow us on social media for more. Rankings.io Instagram Chris Dreyer Instagram Rankings.io Twitter Rankings.io Website R. Brent Wisner LinkedIn Wisner Baum Website Wisner Baum Instagram Wisner Baum TikTok What's in This Episode: Who is Brent Wisner? How a billion-dollar firm balances marketing and referrals for new cases.  How social media can be used to apply pressure in unexpected ways.  Advice from a legacy firm for attorneys looking to get into mass torts.  Past Guests Past guests on Personal Injury Mastermind: Brent Sibley, Sam Glover, Larry Nussbaum, Michael Mogill, Brian Chase, Jay Kelley, Alvaro Arauz, Eric Chaffin, Brian Panish, John Gomez, Sol Weiss, Matthew Dolman, Gabriel Levin, Seth Godin, David Craig, Pete Strom, John Ruhlin, Andrew Finkelstein, Harry Morton, Shay Rowbottom, Maria Monroy, Dave Thomas, Marc Anidjar, Bob Simon, Seth Price, John Gomez, Megan Hargroder, Brandon Yosha, Mike Mandell, Brett Sachs, Paul Faust, Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert Additional Episodes You Might Enjoy 80. Mike Papantonio, Levin, Papantonio, & Rafferty — Doing Well by Doing Good 84. Glen Lerner, Lerner and Rowe – A Steady Hand in a Shifting Industry 101. Pratik Shah, EsquireTek — Discovering the Power of Automation 134. Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs — The Hammer: Insights from a Marketing Legend 104. Taly Goody, Goody Law Group — Finding PI Clients on TikTok 63. Joe Fried, Fried Goldberg LLC — How To Become An Expert And Revolutionize Your PI Niche 96. Brian Dean, Backlinko — Becoming a Linkable Source 83. Seth Godin — Differentiation: How to Make Your Law Firm a Purple Cow 73. Neil Patel, Neil Patel — Digital A New Approach to Content and Emerging Marketing Channels

Joining Ariel this week is Caroline Gidiere, an acclaimed interior designer and tastemaker based in Birmingham, Alabama. Caroline's design aesthetic is a modern take on traditional interiors, using beautiful pieces and classic textiles to create spaces that are fresh and timeless. Raised in the South, Caroline's principles of design were absorbed by watching her mother, a talented seamstress who wasn't afraid of a complicated pattern or roll of wallpaper. But Caroline didn't always work in design – after years as a business and litigation lawyer, where she even even clerked for a federal judge for a few years, Caroline eventually found her way to design full time with the help of her husband, after designing her own home, which was featured on the cover of Veranda Magazine in 2020. Pick up your own copy of Emily's recent book, “Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator”: https://www.amazon.com/Mario-Buatta-Emily-Evans-Eerdmans/dp/0847873579 And learn more about the gallery and upcoming exhibitions: https://www.eerdmansnewyork.com/

As a divorce attorney, today's guest Renee Bauer, has seen high achieving women sacrifice themselves in order to fulfill the role of good wife/boss/employee/mom/daughter. Today she is going to help us get clear on what they want, drop their excuses, and roll into action. So, let's chat about how divorcing your inner good girl is the only way to get the life you want. Key Takeaways How childhood expectations can affect a lifetime of decision making Getting clear on what you want, not what others expect of you Learn to listen to your intuition! Determining which tasks you must complete on your own, and what you can let go of Ready to kick your inner good girl to the curb, and honor the woman inside that is dying for her wants and needs to be acknowledged? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! Links & Mentioned Resources Renee's FREE Fierce Affirmation E-deck About Renee Bauer Renee has been a divorce attorney for 20 years. She is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Happy Even After Family Law located in Connecticut.  Additionally, Renee Bauer is a speaker and author of 4 books – Divorce in Connecticut, The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success, SHE WHO WINS, and the children's book Percy's Imperfectly Perfect Family.  She hosts the annual She Who Wins Summit, a live event created to inspire, motivate and challenge women to move forward bravely in their personal and business lives. Her impact has been recognized by Success Magazine where she was nominated as a Woman of Influence and with awards such as Litigator of the Year, Women-Owned Business of the Year, and New Leaders in the Law. She has been featured in multiple media outlets such as the International Business Times, Comment Central, AP News, NBC, FOX, and iHeart Radio. Connect with Renee LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rbauer1/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/msreneebauer/ Website: msreneebauer.com/ Email: renee@msreneebauer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to our series profiling leading litigators and business builders with guest Paula Hinton, a litigation partner and executive committee member with international firm Winston & Strawn. She's held numerous leadership positions, is recognized across the profession, and handles a variety of complex cases. And she did it her way. “It starts with taking people out to breakfast!” Growing up the daughter of a respected small-town attorney in Alabama, Hinton jokes that she was “Scout” to a real-life Atticus Finch of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Hinton learned at a young age the trust clients place in their attorneys and the duty attorneys have to serve clients and the community, in and out of the courthouse. Hinton's path took her from a small town to big city firms with international clients. Entering an area of the law that at the time featured few women, Hinton made her own way, walking into senior attorneys' offices and volunteering for the toughest cases. In an era before the phrase “work/life balance,” she learned to manage the demands of high stakes law in balance with her personal life. Throughout, Hinton strove to raise her profile, develop a strong reputation, and build and sustain business relationships through involvement in nonprofit and association work and by making herself available to senior firm members for complex cases. “Don't wait for them to find you, you go find them,” she says. Hear first-hand Hinton's tips for building a high-profile career in litigation, leveraging both corporate and American Bar Association relationships, and building on each previous step. Resources: American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section

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We return to our series profiling leading litigators and business builders with guest Paula Hinton, a litigation partner and executive committee member with international firm Winston & Strawn. She's held numerous leadership positions, is recognized across the profession, and handles a variety of complex cases. And she did it her way. “It starts with taking people out to breakfast!” Growing up the daughter of a respected small-town attorney in Alabama, Hinton jokes that she was “Scout” to a real-life Atticus Finch of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Hinton learned at a young age the trust clients place in their attorneys and the duty attorneys have to serve clients and the community, in and out of the courthouse. Hinton's path took her from a small town to big city firms with international clients. Entering an area of the law that at the time featured few women, Hinton made her own way, walking into senior attorneys' offices and volunteering for the toughest cases. In an era before the phrase “work/life balance,” she learned to manage the demands of high stakes law in balance with her personal life. Throughout, Hinton strove to raise her profile, develop a strong reputation, and build and sustain business relationships through involvement in nonprofit and association work and by making herself available to senior firm members for complex cases. “Don't wait for them to find you, you go find them,” she says. Hear first-hand Hinton's tips for building a high-profile career in litigation, leveraging both corporate and American Bar Association relationships, and building on each previous step. Resources: American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Sabrina Mizrachi, Deputy General Counsel at Estée Lauder, to discuss how litigation has evolved with new technology and increased media attention. Learn More Sabrina Mizrachi is the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel of Litigation and Global Product Regulatory at The Estée Lauder Companies. Sabrina provides regulatory guidance, manages a comprehensive litigation portfolio, and protects the company's brand integrity on a global level. Previously, Sabrina provided corporate governance and litigation management as Chief Litigation Counsel at Colgate-Palmolive. Sabrina received her J.D. from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from Boston University. She is involved with the Environmental, Energy, and Resources section of the American Bar Association.

Show Notes: Anastasia Fernands has been practicing law since graduating from NYU. She started practicing in Boston at Hutchins, Wheeler and Dittmar, which was the oldest continuously running firm in Boston. Anastasia has since moved to New York to practice at Quinn Emanuel. Anastasia's career primarily focuses on intellectual property litigation, particularly patent litigation in the mid to late 90s. While at Hutchins, Wheeler, there were two schools of thought on patent litigation: technical people who understood technology and those not necessarily litigators by trade. There was a shift for litigators who weren't necessarily experts in technology to be involved in patent litigation.   The Initial Stages of Patent Litigation Patent litigation starts with someone receiving a patent from the patent office. If the patent owner thinks someone is infringing, they either reach out in a friendly business manner or send a cease and desist letter. Once the patent is issued, a complaint is filed, and sometimes even a motion for preliminary injunction is filed to try to enjoin the competitor from selling the accused infringing product. Depending on the jurisdiction, there are local patent rules in many jurisdictions. Once the complaint is filed, there is an answer, a scheduling conference, and, in jurisdictions that have patent rules, a number of specific deadlines. The preliminary phase involves exchanging information about how to interpret the patent, exchange documents, take depositions, and have expert discovery where experts give their opinions on infringement and invalidity, as well as other issues.   Statutory and Prosecution Latches Explained In patent litigation, there are two types of latches: statutory and prosecution latches. Statutory latches allow damages to be returned if less than six years, while prosecution latches occur during the lifecycle of a patent application. If a party continues to file with the patent office, prosecution latches can kick in, where the accused party claims they didn't have a claim that covered a patent they filed 10-12-15 years into prosecution. Some patents cover internal processes within a company. If a competitor sells a product infringing on their patent, the patent owner may plead in their complaint on information and belief. This involves claiming that the patent owner believes that using their process is the only way to achieve a certain characteristic in a product.   A Discussion on High-profile Litigation Cases Anastasia talks about her involvement in Samsung versus Apple and Apple vs. Samsung. Her role was to be a member of the team in various trials and appeals, and she was on the team from the beginning of the case through trial for the Northern District of California litigations. Anastasia also shares her experiences in pharmaceutical and biologics cases, highlighting the challenges of patent law. She discusses Section 101, which determines whether a patent claims patent-eligible subject matter. Invalidity can occur due to the nature of the subject matter, such as if something is naturally occurring or a large law of nature. The patent office and patentee must advance the art to obtain exclusive rights for their invention. A patent must provide adequate written description and sufficient information for a skilled person to recreate it.   Anastasia reflects on her understanding of the world and how it has changed over the years as a patent litigator.  For example, she wonders if AI could be patented and if it would have become a popular invention.   Misconceptions about the Patent System Anastasia discusses the misconceptions people have about the patent system, particularly regarding the concept of patentable ideas. She explains that just because an idea is great doesn't mean it meets all the requirements for statutory patentability. She discusses the difference between trademark, copyright, and patent, and the different types of intellectual property rights each covers. Anastasia cites the Supreme Court case of the Myriad, which revolved around a link between the BRCA gene and breast cancer. She also discusses the concept of section 101, which determines whether a subject matter is patentable. Anastasia explains that abstract ideas, which are not patentable subject matter, are often used in computer technology to analyze whether a human thought process was used without any advance in computer technology. This aspect falls under section 101, not patentable subject matter, which has been a hot topic in law over the last 10-15 years. As advancements in science and the human genome continue to link specific genes to specific conditions, there is a tension between the remarkable advancements in identifying genes that correlate with specific conditions and the notion that a naturally occurring gene cannot be patented.   Patenting AI Generated Ideas The conversation turns to the possibility of patenting an AI-generated idea using Chat via Chat GPT. They discuss the potential for a computer-assisted story to be copyrightable and the question of whether using technology to assist in idea formulation does not prevent patentability. They also discuss the possibility of independent AI agents submitting ideas to the patent office. Anastasia explains that patents currently have humans identified as inventors, but it would be interesting to see if AI programs could also be considered as inventors. This could lead to a new profession of individuals renting themselves out as agents to AI bots, potentially resulting in inequitable conduct in front of the patent office.    Influential Harvard Professors and Courses Anastasia talks about why she chose to pursue a career in patent litigation and who influenced her decision. At Harvard, some of the courses that resonated with her include Shakespeare, The Early Plays, Eckhart Simon's Medieval Court, and Imagine Michelangelo, and her tutor in Government History, Michelle Friedman.   Timestamps: 03:49 Patent litigation stages and latches 08:59 Patent law and litigation involving smartphones and pharmaceuticals 13:55 Patent law and its applications 21:21 Patentability of natural gene discoveries and AI-assisted inventions 26:43 Patent law and AI inventorship 32:15 Harvard experiences   Links: https://www.quinnemanuel.com/attorneys/fernands-anastasia-m/  

Pam Karlan and labor law expert and former NLRB chair William Gould IV explore the quickly changing arena of college athletics including the push for student-athlete unionization, the debate over compensation, and other issues at the intersection of sports and academia. From the Dartmouth College men's basketball team's union election to the broader challenges facing university athletics, they discuss the complex issues shaping the law and the future of collegiate sports.Connect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford  Law Magazine >>> Twitter/XLinks:William Gould IV >>> Stanford Law School PageRecent Q&A with Gould >>> Stanford's Bill Gould on the Dartmouth College Basketball  Union Vote (00:00:00) Chapter 1: Introduction to the Intersection of Sports and Labor LawPam Karlan introduces the topic of sports law and labor law, highlighting the recent developments in the field and the significance of the intersection between the two areas. Bill and Pam look at an overview of the Dartmouth College men's basketball team unionization case and its implications for the traditional understanding of student-athlete status.(00:02:03) Chapter 2: The Evolving Definition of Student-AthleteWilliam B. Gould IV delves into the historical context of the student-athlete designation, tracing its origins and evolution over time. He discusses the complexities of defining student-athletes within the framework of labor law and examines the factors that have contributed to the recent challenges to this classification.(00:06:49) Chapter 3: Labor Law Considerations in Collegiate AthleticsGould explores the key principles of labor law as they apply to collegiate athletics, emphasizing the factors that determine employee status and the obligations of universities as employers. The chapter addresses issues such as control over athletes, compensation, and the role of collective bargaining in shaping the future of collegiate sports.(00:10:00) Chapter 4: Implications for Intercollegiate SportsKarlan and Gould discuss the broader implications of the Dartmouth case and similar unionization efforts for intercollegiate sports as a whole. They examine the challenges posed by conference realignment, Title IX considerations, and the evolving landscape of athlete compensation, including name, image, and likeness rights.(00:14:23) Chapter 5: Legal and Policy PerspectivesThe conversation shifts to a discussion of the legal and policy considerations surrounding student-athlete rights and the role of the courts in shaping future outcomes. Gould offers insights into the potential impact of Supreme Court decisions and judicial attitudes towards higher education institutions and their treatment of athletes.(00:21:08) Chapter 6: Looking AheadIn the final chapter, Karlan and Gould reflect on the future of collegiate athletics in light of ongoing legal battles and shifting societal norms. They explore potential scenarios for reform and address lingering questions about the balance between academic and athletic pursuits, the role of unions in protecting athlete rights, and the broader implications for labor relations in the sports industry.

The more diverse your organization, the more successful it will be Today I bring to you a most fascinating and consequential woman leader, Melissa Andrieux. Born and bred in Queens, New York, Melissa became a prosecutor, then Queens District Attorney, then civil litigator. She is now Chief Diversity Officer at the law firm Dorf Nelson & Zauderer. She is also Chief Client Relations Officer, and is tapping into her extensive experience in marketing, business development and recruitment to drive business growth within the firm by establishing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. What's more, she helps other firms bring DEI&B into their own cultures. Melissa is not only a trailblazer but a beacon for others to emulate. Do enjoy. Watch and listen to our conversation here Key takeaways from our podcast It's never too late. Don't let people tell you that you're only good at one thing. Just because you're good at it doesn't mean you should keep doing it.  Yes you should have a plan, but don't get so fixed on it that you miss the opportunities that come.  You need diverse perspectives within your organization, because the clients out there are so diverse. They can pick and choose who they want to work with, who they want to give their money to, and if they're not seeing representation at your organization or at your business, they're going to go elsewhere. Diversity is a reference, a representation of different cultures, different backgrounds, different races, sexual orientations. Diversity can also be the differences in education, socioeconomic background, marital status. People often think that it's just racial or gender, but that's not it. There are so many different aspects to diversity. It's what makes us different and unique. Equity at its basic level is about fairness and leveling the playing field. Contrary to what some people think, it's not about taking from one group to give to another group. It's about making adjustments to imbalances. It's really about fairness.  Inclusion is related to belonging. Inclusion is, you're being invited to the party to play, you're being given a seat at the table, you're being considered. And as a decision maker, as a colleague, your voice is being heard. If we do not start with the basics, the foundations, and understand why people feel a certain way, why people think that they need to gravitate towards their own groups, their own culture, then we're never going to get to where we need to be. It's all about knowledge, education and understanding. When it comes to DEI, the leader is instrumental because nothing can be done without the leader's buy-in. You can connect with Melissa by LinkedIn or email: mandrieux@dorflaw.com. More stories of women making DEI a reality, not just an idea Maureen Berkner Boyt—Diversity and Inclusion: Let's Go Beyond Hoping and Make Inclusion Really Happen Rohini Anand—Can Businesses Create Cultures Based On True Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Andie Kramer—Can “Beyond Bias” Take Your Organization To Great Heights? Maria Colacurcio—Stop The Revolving Door. Help Your Employees Embrace A Diverse And Equitable Workplace. Businesses Must Sustain Diversity And Inclusion For Women Additional resources for you My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored by Edie Fraser, Robyn Freedman Spizman and Andi Simon, PhD Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants Read the transcript of our podcast here Andi Simon: Welcome to On the Brink With Andi Simon. Hi I'm Andi Simon and as you know, as my frequent followers who come to watch our podcast, I'm here to be the guide and the host to take you off the brink. Our job is to help you see, feel and think in new ways. And in order to do that, you have to listen to people who have changed. Change is painful. Your brain hates me. But don't run away. Today we're going to have a great, great time. I have with us today Melissa Andrieux who's an attorney whom I met at a wonderful party. And she has really given me some perspective on something that I think is important for us to share. She's smiling at me. Here's a little bit about her background and then she's going to tell you about her own journey. Melissa is an experienced litigator. She leveraged her background in law to lead Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, the law firm, in their initiatives as chief diversity officer. She's also the firm's chief client relations officer, and she's tapping into her extensive experience in marketing, business development and recruitment to drive business growth within the firm. But what's really important is, she's gone from being a litigator to being an expert in the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging professional space. So she's helping the firm help other firms begin. And this is my world: see, feel and think in new ways so they can begin to understand why having a lot of diversity of all kinds, including cognitive diversity and listening to each other is important, and understand how to include people in things that you might have not thought they were part of. Melissa, thank you for joining me today. Melissa Andrieux: Well, thank you for having me, Andi. It's a real pleasure to be on your show. Andi Simon: Well, it was a real pleasure to meet you when we did the book launch at Josie's. I asked people if they wanted to share their wisdoms and Melissa had a story she wanted to tell. She's going to tell it again today. But first, who is Melissa? Tell us about your journey, please. Melissa Andrieux: Well, when you called me up to tell my story, I was a little shocked. I hadn't planned on being called upon. But I love sharing my story. I was born and bred in Queens. I am a lawyer, as you said. And I came to that profession kind of, I didn't have mentors in my life who were lawyers or judges. I learned by watching TV what was interesting. That's why I chose my profession and what was on TV? You're a prosecutor. You are a criminal defense lawyer. So I chose the prosecution route. I always wanted to be a Queens District Attorney, and I became one. I loved that job. I represented the people of the State of New York, the county of Queens, and as most people in government, we move on into civil practice. And then I moved into civil litigation. I did that for a very long time. You may find that shocking, but I did it for 12 years at a firm and then I moved to Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, which was then Dorf Nelson. Now it's Dorf Nelson & Zauderer. And I did that for a while, and it's kind of sad looking back on it, but I did it for such a long time when I didn't really enjoy it, but I didn't know what else was out there. I had no clue what to do with this law degree. So I just kept on doing litigation, and it got to the point where I started speaking with people at the firm, and I was told that this opening for marketing and business development was available. And I said, well, I've never done either. I'm a litigator, I'm a lawyer. But then it got to the point where I was just candidly miserable. I didn't want to get out of bed, I didn't want to go to work. So I said, you know, let me try the position, and I'm not a failer. I don't like to fail. So I said, I'm going to put my heart and soul into it. And I started learning about the business side of law, which I had no idea that law was a business. I thought you just went to court, the depositions, blah blah blah, but I found it very interesting. I was meeting clients, I was meeting prospective clients, I was learning about the business. And then that developed into marketing, which opened a whole new world for me. And with the marketing, I was looking at other law firms, I was looking at businesses, and the DEI aspect clicked. I mean, as you can see, I'm a woman of color in the legal profession, which another story is really not as diverse as should be, but we'll leave that for another time. So I started looking internally at what we could do to make the law firm better, more inclusive, more attractive to candidates. We wanted to hire people. So what do you do? So I spoke with leadership. I had to get their buy-in or else this would never work. And the first thing that we did is, we started a Diversity and Inclusion Council. And I hand-picked the members, and we just had candid conversations about what was going on at the firm, what they wanted to see change, and I studied. It was not easy. I spoke with people in the DEI space. I found the experts, I read, and it got to the point where I was being called upon to do panels and advise people on their own DEI journeys. I mean, it wasn't a quick thing, unfortunately. It took a lot of hard work. I had a lot of mentors and sponsors in my corner. Luckily, I'm one of those individuals who actually found people who wanted to invest in me, and that's kind of how I ended up here. I know that a lot of people, and I've heard this, think that the law firm hand-picked the Black attorney to be the DEI officer, but I assure you that it's not the case. I wanted this role. I advocated for this role, and I believe that I'm doing a very good job with the role. It's not done. It's hard work. And we continue every day to do the important work. Andi Simon: Let's reflect for a moment, which is how I think our listeners or our viewers want to pick your brain, because there have been a number of articles that have come out about how companies, large and small, are de-emphasizing the work of DEI or the Department of DEI. I'm not quite sure, being an anthropologist, why you need a department of it and who they put there. But, it's a very important part of transforming the way we live together. And it's both inside and outside. It changes how people come to work, what they expect of each other, how we listen to each other. And here, give them some of your own, both learning and experiences, because while they didn't pick you, they were wise enough to select you and to open up a space to let you go. I'm curious about that first group that you pulled together and how you managed to get them thinking. So give us a little of how did Melissa do it and how others might as well. Melissa Andrieux: So the how-to is: I decided to leave leadership out of these council meetings because I felt that in order for me to get a true sense of how people were feeling, I couldn't have the partners in these meetings because then people would feel like they cannot be honest. And that was the first thing that we did. And then I took the feedback. I took the information, and I looked at our policies. I looked at the procedures, the internal information that the firm has. And then I went to leadership and I said, this is what we can do. Let's do X, Y, and Z. Let's look at our policies. Are they gender neutral? Do they apply to everyone across the board? And we started slowly but surely. And as I say to everybody, DEI is in the long run. You cannot expect to finish DEI in a week, a month or even a year. It's an ongoing process. So that's how I started my DEI initiatives at the firm. Andi Simon: You spoke about having mentors and sponsors. Clearly you had teammates because as you think about it, this requires people to stop and rethink their story. And the story of the firm they're in. Their livelihood is dependent upon it, but also their personal experiences and what's happening. So as they were working with you, were there some key issues? I can hear your policy changes, but policies don't do much if people don't do much. So what kinds of things were you beginning to implement? Melissa Andrieux: So candidly, of course, as with any new initiatives, there is a little bit of pushback. So we had to get the team members at the firm on board and explain to them why this was important, why the time was now. And, it's not perfect. Nothing is ever perfect. But people do understand why diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is important. I mean, the thing is, you want to attract talent. You want the firm to continue to grow. And the way that we do that is bringing diverse perspectives into the law firm, bringing different people into the law firm, because neurodiversity, everybody comes from a different place in their lives. Their thinking is not the same as, let's say, somebody who's been here forever. You want to bring in fresh blood. And so when they started to understand the business reason behind this, they started to really buy into what we were doing. And they embrace it and they welcome it at this point. Andi Simon: One of the women I met recently is a Vassar professor who had a bunch of faculty go to court about equal pay for equal jobs. And of course, being a former academic, I remember well how they hired men at different salaries than the women and they came in with less experience. And that's at a female college. Come on. So give us a little bit of a breakdown because there's diversity, equity, equal pay for equal work, equal position, equal opportunity, inclusion. And inclusion and belonging are a little bit different. Give us a little bit more detail. I think it would be helpful. Melissa Andrieux: Sure. So diversity is a reference, a representation of different cultures, different backgrounds, different races, sexual orientations. Diversity can also be the differences in education, socioeconomic background, marital status is diversity. People often think that it's just racial or gender, but that's not it. There are so many different aspects to diversity. It's what makes us different and unique. Andi Simon: Somebody once said to me, we're all diverse. And I said, that's great. We're all unique. Go ahead.  Melissa Andrieux: And that's what makes the world a great place to live. Imagine living with everybody who's like you. I mean, I think that would be pretty boring. So that's diversity. Equity at its basic level, equity is about fairness and leveling the playing field. Contrary to what some people think, it's not about taking from one group to give to another group. It's about making adjustments to imbalances. It's really about fairness.  Inclusion is kind of related to belonging. But I look at them as two different concepts. So to me, inclusion is, you're being invited to the party to play, you're being given a seat at the table, you're being considered. And as a decision maker, as a colleague, your voice is being heard. Andi Simon: You mean you can say something in a meeting and people can hear you? Melissa Andrieux: Exactly, exactly. They listen to you. They might not buy what you say, but they give you the opportunity to be seen and to be heard. And to me, belonging is an individual's feeling that you feel that you are connected to the community that you belong to, that you can be yourself with the people that you're around you. Andi Simon: You find that you know humans. I'm an anthropologist. Humans are very tribal. Yes, they look at the world that they're moving into, such as a workplace. Do I belong here? And it is everything from the tangible: Am I dressed right? Do I look right? Will people look me in the eye and trust that I make good decisions? Plus all of the intangibles that are there that often I don't hear people talking about, which disturbs me because inclusion without belonging isn't cool. I did work for a university once and all the students at a conference we were holding sat at tables with others where they belonged, but none of them were diverse. And then they literally stood up and said to the administration, you think you've built diversity, but we are really in enclaves with our tribes. And yes, the whole place may have diversity, but we don't feel like we're diverse. We feel like we have a tribe to belong to, and that's comfortable for us. But it may be uncomfortable for you. It was a very profound conversation about what these words mean. Melissa Andrieux: It is. So I do some consulting, DEI consulting as part of my duties. And one of the things that I always start my programs with is defining what diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility mean. Because if we don't understand these core concepts, we're not going to understand anything. So I truly think that if people do not start with the basics, the foundations, and understand why people feel a certain way, why people think that they need to gravitate towards their own, their own groups, their own culture, then we're never going to get to where we need to be. It's all about knowledge, education and understanding. Andi Simon: And an openness to want to know more about the other.  Melissa Andrieux: Seriously. Andi Simon: Ask questions and be happy when you can sit together at lunch and share. How's life? Humans are human and nobody likes to be the whistleblower or the soloist. They want an orchestra where they can all play their instruments, but play them together with a good conductor. How important is the conductor? The leader? Melissa Andrieux: Oh, wow. When it comes to DEI, the leader is instrumental because nothing can be done without the leader's buy-in. And I truly believe that. If so, Jon Dorf, Jonathan Nelson, and Mark Zauderer, they are the leaders of the firm, if they did not embrace the concepts of DEI, what I am doing at the firm would never succeed. It would just be some box that you're checking. You know, your documents. But because it's something that they truly believe in, it's in the fabric of the firm. Long before I got here, it just wasn't apparent until I got here, I suppose. If you don't have the leaders who have your back, we're going to fail. Andi Simon: Well, do they do intentional things in order to broaden their own comfort with a diverse workforce and with diverse clients? I mean, do they live the promise? Melissa Andrieux: Absolutely, absolutely. One of the things that we do is: we started a scholarship at Pace University. It's called the Beth S. Nelson Memorial Scholarship, and we wanted it to go to a woman embarking on a second career in law. And it's in honor of Jonathan Nelson's mom, who was a teacher and then she went into law. So that is something that the firm does in order to show its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We want to bring up the next generation. We want to give these women who are embarking on these second careers the opportunity to get in the law and graduate on time, and that's one of the ways that we do it. Another way that we show our commitment, that the partners show their commitment, is: they embrace every single client, regardless if you're black, white, LGBTQ. You know you deserve equal treatment when you come into Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP and you need representation, never turned away. Andi Simon: I think that it's really a model for others to both hear about and to learn about. You also work with clients and how do you bring the purpose and mission out to them as a consultant or as an attorney or a little of both? Melissa Andrieux: I wear many hats, Andi, I gotta tell you. So, being that I am a lawyer and working at a law firm doing business development, that has helped me tremendously when I go out there and I network because I understand the language. I know what clients want from their attorneys and what they don't want. So I'm able to talk to them as they need to be spoken to. And I also do consulting, which kind of develops organically as well. I go out and I do these panels. I go to these networking events and people ask me what I do. Somebody said, Will you do consulting for us? And obviously I said yes, because I love to do that. I love to teach and help other organizations grow and start their DEI journeys with the foundations, and then we move on from there as their needs become apparent, as whatever they need. Andi Simon: So as you're looking out there, you're seeing some trends that are both interesting or disturbing to you. Melissa Andrieux: Some interesting trends are that a lot of the firms that have started their DEI, they're continuing it, which I'm so happy about, even post- the Supreme Court decision. They are doubling down on their DEI initiatives, which I'm so happy to see because we cannot go backwards. We absolutely cannot go backwards. It takes the courage of these leaders to say we are going to forge forward. We're not going to let anything stop us, because it's also good business. Having a diverse workforce is good business. I always say, if you want to attract more clients, you need to have your organization reflect those clients that are coming to you for help. And one of the disturbing trends is, people who are using the Supreme Court decision as an excuse to not continue their DEIB initiatives, or those that say, we've reached the endgame, we can stop now. Unfortunately, that is not how you look at the DEI. I wish that were the case where we no longer needed these initiatives, but unfortunately they must continue and we are not done. We are never done. So to those organizations that think that it's okay to stop, I caution you. Andi Simon: But, you know, it's an interesting philosophical question because it's a gig to them. It isn't fundamental. It isn't transformative. It is a way of thinking about people or business. It's something that seemed to be cool to do, like ESG [environmental, social and governance], you know, pay a little attention to the environment. We're social creatures. We live in a very complex society and don't shortchange yourself by letting others put you into some box. Take the initiative and see why it's so important. I mean, women who lead lead companies in very good ROI, their returns are there and the people stay and they become places one wants to work. And that's not inconsequential, is it? Melissa Andrieux: It's not. People gravitate to people who are like them. So I always use this as an example. I will attract a different type of client than, let's say, a John Dorf or a Jonathan Nelson. I will attract the women. I will attract the people of color. I mean, not to say that they won't, but we're just going about business development and recruitment differently. That's why you need diverse perspectives within your organization, because the clients out there are so diverse. They can pick and choose who they want to work with, who they want to give their money to, and if they're not seeing representation at your organization or at your business, they're going to go elsewhere. So I think it's a really good practice to have so many different perspectives within your firm going out there representing your organization. Andi Simon: Often when I do workshops, I remind the CEOs in the group that 13 million companies are owned by women. And there's a tremendous amount of effort to get women, women of color or people with diverse backgrounds into the supply chain, right into businesses so they can be in the supply chain. They're looking for gender and gender fair. Johanna Zeilstra‘s company Gender Fair is trying to establish it as a standard, not as an afterthought, and this is sort of a very important time for us not to let us go backwards. And not make it hard. I mean, I don't think this is hard work. It's important work. But I am just thrilled that you're on this podcast because I think that many people aren't really aware of the challenge and the opportunities that are before them. Is it easy? No. Should you do it? Absolutely. And will it help you and your purpose, your meaning, your business, your happiness grow. Aha! Oh, God. Melissa, it should be easier. Tell the listener as we're just about ready to wrap up, give them 1 or 2 things that they should focus on. I always like Oprah's small wins. If you're going to get somewhere and don't try to move the battleship a little at a time, but know where you're going. And let's assume that what you want to build is a really exciting organization that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging intentionally and intelligently. And that's going to help your business grow. Now, if they're going to start and they can see that 1 or 2 things you think should be important for them to do in a small win style. Melissa Andrieux: So before I answer that question, Andi, you reminded me the firm, the law firm, is Gender Fair certified, and we're actually one of the first law firms to be gender fair certified. So that's another way that we show to the world that the partners are putting their money where their mouth is. So I wanted to put that out there before I forget.  Andi Simon: Little push for Gender Fair, because it's a great way for you to demonstrate that you care about the right things in the right way. So that's one of the 2 or 3 things you want them to small win by. But learn more. And we can certainly introduce you to Gender Fair and its leadership. That's terrific Melissa. Please, some other things. Melissa Andrieux: So from my personal journey, I want to share with your audience that it's never too late, as I know it's a little cliché, but for me, I always thought that I could never leave. I thought it was too late for me to unlearn being an attorney. Unlearn being a litigator. But then when I opened up my mind and decided finally that I was ready to make the move, I said, you're going to do it. You're going to be great at it. And it was a long process, but I did it. So one of my things, one of the things that I always say to myself and to the young attorneys or folks that I meet in the world, is that it's never too late. Don't ever be pigeonholed. Don't let people tell you that you're only good at one thing. And I had a lot of naysayers in my life, not to be a Debbie Downer, but a lot of people thought that I had lost it when I made the career change, and because I was so good at what I was doing. Well, just because you're good at it doesn't mean you should keep doing it. So never too late. Ever. Andi Simon: You know, it's so interesting. I met you at a book event for our new book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success. And I've been doing podcasts with a number of the women who are in the book. There are 102 women, 500 wisdoms, and they all are sharing a good deal about their own life's journey. Now, Lorraine Hariton we did the other day and she said no, there was no straight line. I was dyslexic, and I managed to realize I was really good at math. And from there I got into computers early, and then I was in Silicon Valley, and then I went to raise money for Hillary and I said, um, no straight line, is there, no straight line, no straight line. And in some ways, that's the exciting part about being a smart person, I'll say a smart woman, but a smart person, right?, where you can see the opportunities. One of the wisdoms I love there is: sure you should have a plan, but don't get so fixed on it that you miss the opportunities that come.  I'm a big serendipity person, so it's just listen. And here Melissa stood up at an event and said something and I introduced her and I said, please come and speak on our podcast. And I'm just thrilled that you were here today. If people want to reach you and talk to you more, put you on a panel or help you help them, where's the best place? We will have it on the blog, of course, but sometimes they hear you and it sticks. Where should they reach you? Melissa Andrieux: Well, I'm at Dorf, Nelson and Zauderer. My email is mandrieux@dorflaw.com and the website is DorfLaw.com. You'll find me there. Andi Simon: Good. This has been a great, great conversation. Every time I do these, I learn more and more about wonderful women who are really transforming our society and themselves. You, the company you work for, the people you work with, and I'm happy too. So let me wrap up for those of you who come and send me your emails and push out all of our podcasts. Last I looked, we're in the top 5% of global podcasts, and in some places like South Africa, we're really high. And it's sort of like, really? So you never know where you are. So the message today is: take your heart and follow it a bit. You never know what's in it for you. My books, of course, are on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and your local bookseller. Women Mean Business is a fascinating book. I'll turn around and I will bring it over here because as you look at a book, you begin to realize, it's my third book, and the other two were all Amazon best sellers and award winners, but each book has a different insight. And so as you open it, I mean, I love Kay Koplovitz, not by chance, I opened it by chance. They teach you something, and I often say that a book has a fingerprint, and the fingerprint gives it a uniqueness, but its power is inside. And so as the book is opened at all of our events, and if you'd like an event, please let me know. What happens is something magical. Kay Koplovitz said at one event, think fast and act fast. And she said: if I had time to analyze all the things I had to make decisions about, I'd never make a decision. And I said to myself, you know, as an entrepreneur, I thought fast and acted fast and that's how we learn from others. We get inspired by them. And it does spark our success with new ideas that we know aren't so crazy. It's fun. So thank you again for coming. It's been a pleasure. And we'll see you next week as we post all of our great podcasts. Enjoy the journey. Thanks, Melissa. I'll say goodbye now. Melissa Andrieux: Thank you, Andi, for having me. Andi Simon: It's a pleasure.   WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO)

In this episode, we sat down with Vineet Dubey, an environmental litigator, to peel back the layers of environmental law. Vineet shares several eye-opening examples of how consumer products contain toxic compounds including lead in baby food, PFAS (forever chemicals) leeching from paper products, and microplastics in our water. Tune in to understand how you can become a conscientious consumer and easily avoid exposure to cancer-causing toxins. Watch the  Vice Documentary HERE.Find Vineet's work HERE. Find Custodio & Dubey on Instagram HERE. Find Custodio & Dubey on Tik Tok HERE.  Find Homegrown on Instagram HERE. Find Liz Haselmayer on Instagram HERE. Find Joey Haselmayer on Instagram HERE.Shop real food meal plans and children's curriculum HERE.Join our exclusive community HERE.Find us on YouTube HERE.Shop natural home goods on Haselmayer Goods HERE.

Welcome back to another episode of the How I Lawyer Podcast, where it is my job to interview lawyers about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well. Today's guest is Emily Stedman, a Partner at Husch Blackwell, where she helps clients resolve complex commercial litigations. Emily represents a wide range of corporate clients at all phases of litigation, from investigation to appeal, in state and federal courts. After graduating from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, Emily clerked for Judge Pamela Pepper in the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Following her clerkships, Emily worked as a commercial litigation associate at another law firm in Milwaukee before joining Husch Blackwell's office there, where she was promoted to Partner in 2024. Online, Emily maintains an active LinkedIn presence and shares her perspective on lawyer well-being. In this episode, Emily shares valuable insights about the legal profession including:

Key Takeaways:Dave's experience in the legal industry and working with startupsAligning Interests and Creating Incentives: A Key to Success in BusinessTurning Challenges into Opportunities: A Zen Master's PerspectiveThe Power of Giving: How Givers Outperform Takers and MatchersThe Importance of Health and Personal GrowthTweetable Quotes:At some level, you just have to realize that everything is a business decision, and that includes taking risks. — David YoungThe better lawyers are the ones who are using their judgment to help their clients. — David YoungLife is 10% what happens and 90% how you handle it. — David YoungOften times people push to close for no specific reason, because they know that time kills all deals. — David YoungIf you're going to give the point and you think it's reasonable, just give it. Some lawyers enjoy the arguing—that's just how some lawyers are wired. — David YoungWhen negative things happen, try to turn it into a positive.— David YoungLife is hard. So we have to choose our hard wisely. — KurtLinks Mentioned:Kurt's TwitterKurt's InstagramKurt's LinkedInDavid YoungAdam GrantAndreessen HorowitzJason NazarJim JonassenRachel HorningA16ZCooley LLPLimeReal World Asset GroupSiemens

Talmage Boston is an award-winning commercial litigator, bar leader, historian, and keynote speaker. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Talmage delves into his career as a historian and author inspired by his love for baseball and how he balances this path with his highly successful legal career. 

Why it was selected for “CBNation Architects”: In this episode, the guest is Scott Smith, the founder of Royal Legal Solutions, an asset protection firm. With significant experience as an aggressive litigator against major insurance companies, Scott now utilizes his knowledge to help clients set up business structures that protect their assets while saving money on taxes and state fees. Key Points: Background: Scott Smith, a former litigator, founded Royal Legal Solutions to assist clients in structuring their businesses and protect their assets. With a clientele consisting of both first-time investors and seasoned real estate investors, Scott ensures optimal property protection and cost savings. Royal Legal Solutions: The rapidly growing law firm currently has over 40 full-time employees and offers extensive services that cater to clients' individual needs, focusing on the right system for acquiring property and protecting assets. CEO Hack: Scott recommends a daily habit of working out, journaling, and meditating. Additionally, he suggests making regular visits to the sauna for relaxation and reflection. CEO Nugget: Scott's advice to fellow entrepreneurs is to stay calm and focus on doing the next right thing. CEO Defined: For Scott, being a CEO encompasses being a servant to one's people and fulfilling their needs. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2019/07/01/iam322-former-litigator-helps-people-to-structure-their-business-and-protect-assets/

Galen Hair, Managing Partner of Insurance Claim HQ, Respected Litigator and Successful Entrepreneur Insuranceclaimhq.com Insurance Claim HQ: Advocating for Fair Treatment in Insurance Claims Show Notes **About The Guest(s):** ​ Galen Hair is a respected litigator and successful entrepreneur. He is the founder of Insurance Claim HQ, a law firm that takes a holistic approach to helping clients with insurance claims. Galen has gained a reputation for his aggressive and relentless litigation skills, and he is licensed in multiple states. He is dedicated to getting the job done for his clients, both inside and outside the courtroom. ​ **Summary:** ​ Galen Hair joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his work as a litigator and entrepreneur in the insurance claim industry. Galen shares his insights on leadership, running a company, and navigating the insurance claim process. He emphasizes the importance of leading with empathy and building meaningful relationships with clients. Galen also discusses the challenges faced by consumers in the insurance industry and offers advice on how to navigate the process effectively. ​ **Key Takeaways:** ​ - Leading with empathy is essential in building meaningful relationships with clients. - Insurance agents have no decision-making power when it comes to claims, so it's important to understand the policy and the claims process. - The insurance industry is facing challenges due to climate change and legislative changes, which can impact consumers' ability to get fair compensation. - It's crucial for consumers to research and understand their insurance policies, read reviews, and consult professionals when needed. - Litigation can be an effective tool in holding insurance companies accountable and ensuring fair compensation for policyholders. ​ **Quotes:** ​ - "Empathy is really listening to that person and truly understanding what they are going through." - Galen Hair - "Your insurance agent has no decision-making power at all with your claim." - Galen Hair - "Insurance claims are a zero-sum game. If you get a dollar, they lose a dollar." - Galen Hair - "If you don't want to be in that state, don't. Charge appropriate premiums for that." - Galen Hair - "Leading with empathy also means actually diagnosing the problem." - Galen Hair Biography A respected litigator and successful entreprenuer, Galen Hair has dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of policyholders, holding insurance companies accountable when they deny, delay, or underpay claims. He grew his law firm from 7 to 90+ employees in less than three years, and has experienced multi-million dollar annual revenue growth.

LISTEN In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about what it means to have the kind of strength that develops from a place of weakness and brokenness. He reminds us to have hope no matter how much we are currently struggling because it is through these experiences where a deeper, more powerful strength will be birthed from within. ​According to the government's own data, the vaccine that they propose has never been proven safer than the disease it targets. Not once. They've [...]

Renee Bauer is a divorce attorney, international speaker and author of four books – She Who Wins, Divorce in Connecticut, The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success, and a children's book, Percy's Imperfectly Perfect Family. She hosts the annual She Who Wins Summit, a live event created to inspire, motivate and challenge women to move forward bravely in their personal and business lives. Her impact has been recognized by Success Magazine where she was nominated as a Woman of Influence and with awards such as Litigator of the Year, Women-Owned Business of the Year, and New Leaders in the Law. She has been featured in multiple media outlets such as the International Business Times, Comment Central, AP News, NBC, FOX, and iHeart Radio. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why women tend to come out on top post-divorce Why divorced women seek support more often than men Four tips that will help you navigate divorce successfully The most important question you can ask yourself if you're unsure about divorce Connect with Renee Free gift: Get a copy of Renee's new book. To enter, rate and review Last First Date Radio, and send the screenshot to sandy@lastfirstdate.com Sandy will pick a lucky winner to receive She Who Wins! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/renee.c.bauer YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttlmwiTWIb2k4bIknwm8uQ  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/msreneebauer/ Website https://msreneebauer.com/ ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9  ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching  ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear  ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/  ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/  ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/  ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-weiner9/message

On the morning of July 18, 2014, esteemed Florida State University Law Professor Dan Markel was shot two times in the head as he was pulling into his driveway in an upscale Tallahassee, Florida neighborhood. From this moment, Dan's children, parents, and ex-wife's lives were irrevocably changed as the investigation into his murder began. Trey is joined by Partner at Poyner Spruill LLP and Author of Extreme Punishment, Steven Epstein to unravel the series of events and relationships that inevitably lead to the murder of Dan Markel. Steven overviews key anecdotes to the case and how nine years later the investigation into this alleged murder-for-hire plot persists, as more witnesses are called, and trial dates are set. Plus, Steven shares his research process when writing his true crime thrillers and how his more than three-decade-long career as a practicing lawyer has influenced his interest in the genre. Follow Trey on Twitter: @TGowdySC If you've enjoyed this conversation on the inner workings of true crime, listen and subscribe to The FOX True Crime podcast w/ Emily Compagno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices