Podcasts about marsh mclennan companies

Prepare to be spellbound this Halloween as we cast a magical twist on the realm of trade secrets and restrictive covenants! Whether you're a Gryffindor at heart or more of a Slytherin, there's something for every magical mind seeking to safeguard their organization's trade secrets. In this episode of Spilling Secrets, Epstein Becker Green attorneys A. Millie Warner, Jill K. Bigler, and Aime Dempsey team up with Kristen O'Connor—Senior Assistant General Counsel, Employment at Marsh & McLennan Companies—to wave their legal wands over topics such as Professor Snape's secret potion book, Hermione's clever jinxes, and much more.  Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw366 Subscribe - https://www.ebglaw.com/subscribe/. Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com. This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Today, The Crexi Podcast examines the industrial sector with Tivon Moffitt and Peter Bauman of Institutional Property Advisors at Marcus & Millichap.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Matt Cors sits down with Moffitt and Bauman to discuss what's going on in the industrial market, especially with changing demand, growing interest rates, and the active movement of capital.  Their wide-ranging conversation covers:How the past few years have altered the industrial sector, with a current state of low vacancy, increased tenant demand, and rent growth. A look at the limitations of California industrial, particularly in the Inland Empire, and what's positioning Phoenix and other Southwest markets for success.How Phoenix and Las Vegas are growing industrial players thanks to competitive land and labor costs.Measuring trends in broader economic activity with respect to increased demand and growing interest rates.Crucial tips for success in the corporate CRE environment.And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Tivon Moffitt:Tivon Moffitt specializes in the acquisition, disposition, and recapitalization of Arizona's institutional office and industrial properties. He also has substantial experience in single-tenant office and industrial investment throughout the United States. He has worked with major investors, including REITs, institutional investors, private equity groups, private capital investors, 1031 Exchange investors, and foreign investors. Moffitt previously worked at JLL, Colliers International, Grubb & Ellis, and Marsh & McLennan Companies. This experience gave him a deep understanding of how corporations approach space requirements and utilization throughout the United States. He earned his Masters of Corporate Real Estate from CoreNet Global and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Tivon is a member of NAIOP and ICSC.About Peter Bauman:Peter Bauman is a Senior Director of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) , a select division of Capital Markets experts at Marcus and Millichap that specializes in the sale, purchase, and recapitalization of industrial, medical, office, and retail properties throughout the US. Peter has sold over $2 billion of assets nationwide throughout his career. Peter and his team are focused primarily in the Southwest, though are experts throughout the country. He is an expert in maximizing value for clients by accessing institutional and private capital.Prior to IPA, Peter worked at JLL and Colliers International specializing in investment sales on a national basis. During his tenure at JLL he helped establish and build their Corporate Finance Division. While at Colliers, he chaired the Net Lease Practice Group and was on the Board of the Leadership Committee. He is defined as an industry leader across office and industrial product types. He was consistently a Top Producer for both JLL and Colliers. Peter holds his real estate license in Arizona and Nevada.

Deb Wheelock is an accomplished and versatile Global Talent Management Leader with deep expertise in the global design and delivery of the talent lifecycle. She is known for her ability to collaborate across functions to empower the HR team and to partner effectively with the business to drive inclusive cultural change. Deb recently joined iCapital Network, a fast-growing fintech company whose mission is to power the world’s alternative investment marketplace.  In her role as head of Global Talent Management, she oversees Talent Acquisition, Learning & Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Employee Experience.  Prior to this role, she was leader of the global Talent Management and Organizational Effectiveness team at Legg Mason & Co., LLC.   Before that, she was head of Global Talent Management for the Risk & Insurance Services segment of Marsh & McLennan Companies, holding the lead talent management role at Marsh and Guy Carpenter, and earlier, at Mercer. During her tenure in these roles, she led the design of high-impact leadership development programming and streamlined the talent review and succession planning process, while improving the focus on visible diversity.  Deb is a member of The Executive Forum, The Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, the Fairfield County Senior HR Roundtable and the Association for Talent Development (where she has served on their Board Selection Committee). She is a past member of the Chief Talent Officer Exchange and the Senior Executive Board for Talent Management for Best Practices Institute.  Deb has spoken at various learning and talent management industry events and was a member of the presenting faculty at The Conference Board’s Diversity & Inclusion Boot Camp. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers University (Douglass College), a certificate in E-Learning and is NetWorkWise Certified.  She is a licensed and certified practitioner of the Hogan Development Suite (Advanced Feedback & Interpretation) and Insights Discovery.  

In this podcast, Francesco Bianchi, Agile Coach, Marsh & McLennan Companies (formerly Oliver Wyman Digital), Sebastian Bohle, Global Owner Agile Project Playbook, Oliver Wyman Digital, and Ethan Murray, Global Capabilities Lead and Partner, Digital Practice, Oliver Wyman, connected the dots between agile, change and legal innovation, and discussed practical tools that can be used to help lead change in legal practice. This session was part of the CLI-ALPMA Innovation and Legaltech Week 2021 Live program on 8 February 2021. If you would prefer to watch rather than listen to this session, you'll find the video in our CLI-Collaborate (CLIC) free resource hub here.

Michael Blackshear of Ryan Specialty Group talks with LRN’s Ben DiPietro about why he enjoys being a chief compliance officer, what risks he sees emerging for 2021, and his experiences as a Black man and the son of a police officer and a judge, and how that shapes his own encounters with prejudice.    “Using the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as the official end of Jim Crow, that’s 246 years of slavery plus 88 years of legal apartheid. This history has a direct impact on how our nation’s struggling to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in our industry.” - Michael Blackshear   Michael Blackshear serves as senior vice president and global chief compliance officer for insurer Ryan Specialty Group, with responsibilities for maintaining and growing an effective compliance and regulatory risk framework. He has over 29 years of financial service and executive experience in the areas of compliance and risk management. Prior to joining RSG, Blackshear was the North America chief compliance officer for Chubb Insurance Group, developing and maintaining the company’s North American compliance program. Before that, he held various leadership roles with Marsh & McLennan Companies, focusing on compliance and government affairs. Before joining Marsh, he held compliance and risk management-oriented advisory roles for both KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Blackshear, recently named in Insurance Business America’s Hot 100 insurance practitioners for 2020, currently lectures as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Fordham Law School; his MBA from St. John’s University School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science; and his BS in Finance from Syracuse University.   What You’ll Learn on This Episode: [1:09] What sparked Blackshear’s interest in ethics and compliance? How has his career path led to his current role?  [5:22] How has COVID-19 impacted the insurance business? What are some of the risks being exacerbated by the pandemic?  [7:16] How are ethics and compliance officers being stretched during the pandemic? What are some tips Blackshear has to navigate the changing landscape?  [8:50] How does Blackshear see the role of businesses in helping to promote reform and change in light of the recent call to racial justice?  [11:23] As a black man, how has Blackshear personally been impacted by the current movement for racial justice?  Find this episode of Principled on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Sound Cloud, Podyssey, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.  

This week, we welcome Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Marsh & McLennan Companies, Laurie Ledford, who joins hosts Lindsey Pollak and Mike Abrams to provide insight into the decision-making process behind a global organization's response to the global pandemic; discuss the future of work; share advice for veterans and civilian professionals alike who are seeking employment during this time; and discuss how Marsh & McLennan responded to the attacks on September 11, 2001, in NY City and the loss of more than 300 of their colleagues that day. Marsh & McLennan Companies is the leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. In this role, Laurie is responsible for the company's overall human capital and talent strategy, and the delivery of human resource services to all of her colleagues worldwide.  Laurie, Lindsey, and Mike also discuss the story behind Marsh & McLennan being described as the secret service of the business community.   ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, FourBlock founder, director of the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Over 77% of FourBlock alumni stay at their first jobs over 12 months. Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter

Byron Stufken is an Assistant VP in the Entertainment & Media Division for Marsh & McLennan Companies. Working in risk management, Byron is able to shed light on a side of Hollywood that most of us don’t consider. In this episode, Byron provides an enlightening answer to “what does success mean to you?” - the debate that ensued from his answer is something you’ll want to tune in for. Kendall knows Byron personally, so we push the boundaries a bit and engage in some spirited debate. Additionally, he provides tips on how to interview successfully, the importance of speaking eloquently, and talks about adding value in networking scenarios. _____________________________________________   We take a conversational approach with all of our guests. It’s our hope that you can draw inspiration from these stories and apply the tips they share in your own journey to success. 

Michael Beber is the President and CEO of Exiger. A seasoned business leader with decades of experience in the C-Suite of leading multinational corporations, Michael co-founded Exiger with Executive Chairman Michael Cherkasky and serves on its Board of Directors.Prior to co-founding Exiger, Michael served as President and CEO of Altegrity Risk International (ARI), a leading compliance due diligence firm and as the Executive Vice President, Strategic and Business Development for ARI’s parent, Altegrity, one of the largest background screening and corporate investigations firms. Michael joined Altegrity from MidOcean Partners, a leading middle market private equity firm, where he focused on evaluating opportunities in the business and professional and business services sector. Before joining MidOcean, Michael was Chief Strategic Development Officer for Marsh & McLennan Companies where he was responsible for developing the long-term corporate strategy, divesting over $5 billion of non-core assets and working with each of the company’s six operating businesses to develop and implement key strategic growth initiatives.From 1998 to 2004, Michael served in a series of executive-level positions of increasing responsibility with Kroll, Inc., including Executive Vice President for strategic development and President of its background screening group which included pre-employment screening, drug-testing and mortgage screening. At Kroll, Michael spearheaded several major acquisitions that significantly diversified Kroll's services and expanded its revenues and profitability principally in technology-enabled information services businesses to the financial and corporate markets. Michael was part of the executive team that led the efforts resulting in the successful sale of Kroll to Marsh & McLennan Companies in May 2004. Prior to 1998, Michael cofounded and was a Managing Director and forensic accountant at Lindquist Avey, a leading forensic and investigative accounting firm, was the Partner in charge of the Litigation Support and Forensic Accounting group at BDO Canada, and served as a Senior Manager at KPMG in Toronto.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Writer at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   This is the second episode of the two-part series, coming to you live from the RIMS Risk Forum 2018 in India. Many outstanding conversations were had from leaders in the risk management community in India and the Asia-Pacific region — and today, the conversation continues.   In this edition, Justin talks with Ashish Parakh, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Risk Management Practice, Data & Analytics, and Marketing & Communications at Marsh about Risk Finance Optimization and issues facing the risk management discipline and the greater economy. After that, Carissa Hickling of Talent Acquisition Strategy & Technology Global Consultant for Siemens continues the conversation of diversity in Corporate India, such as the risks and opportunities they face, based off the panel she presented at the convention. And the final guest, Wolfram Hedrich, the Executive Director of the Asia Pacific Risk Center in Marsh & McLennan Companies, also continues his conversation from the panel he led, entitled “Excellence in Risk Management: State of Risk Management in India.”   Key Takeaways: [:09] About today’s episode. [1:27] About today’s first guest — Ashish Parakh. [2:20] Ashish describes his area of specialty and how it is applied. [6:02] The key messages and takeaways Ashish has for risk managers in India. [7:45] Industries in India Ashish feels really need more risk managers. [9:16] About today’s next guest — Carissa Hickling. [9:55] Carissa talks about her background and how she originally came to work and live in India. [10:30] About Carissa’s work with Siemens. [11:07] Carissa explains where diversity intersects with risk in India. [12:35] Does diversity mean different things to different people within corporate India? [14:11] Justin and Carissa talk about Section 377 in India. [15:41] What Carissa thinks the rest of the world could learn from India’s experience. [16:50] Justin introduces the final guest: Wolfram Hedrich. [17:22] Wolfram talks about how risks and expectations for risk management are evolving. [20:49] What should risk managers in India and the Asia-Pacific region know about co-interest rates coming to an end? [24:35] Wolfram elaborates on what he means when he says, “in every crisis lies an opportunity.” [27:22] Wolfram’s additional thoughts on the State of Risk Management in India paper. [28:58] Just wraps up this week’s episode and wishes you all a Happy New Years! You can email Justin at Content@rims.org for any suggestions, comments, or feedback.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Risk Forum 2018 India Photo Gallery RIMS Risk Forum 2018 India Roundup (Justin’s Coverage on RMM) RIMS Risk Forum 2018 India Q&A with Shankar Garigaparthy of Lloyds India Latest Members-Only Episode: Live from RIMS India Risk Forum 2018 with Peter Young RIMScast: “Speaking with Leaders in Risk Management at the RIMS Risk Forum India 2018 (Part 1)” Marsh and RIMS State of Risk Management in India 2018 Survey RIMS Annual Conference 2019 Registration Marsh Siemens Marsh & McLennan Companies   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and join the RIMS Group on LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Ashish Parakh’s LinkedIn Carissa Hickling’s LinkedIn Wolfram Hedrich’s LinkedIn  

The Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News for Friday, September 7th, 2018   In Vehicle News From the Drive BMW Building High-Tech Driving Simulation Center in Munich The BMW Group has started work on a new $116 million Driving Simulation Center in Munich that will help with the company's testing and development of autonomous driving technology. The new facility will "bring the road into the lab” and is located in Munich’s Milbertshofen district. The new build will cover a total of 123,000 square feet and will be equipped with 14 simulators and labs. The facility is expected to be completed in 2020. The Driving Simulation Center will allow virtual testing of advanced driving assistance systems, and innovative display and control concepts to move autonomous tech forward. At the heart of the center are two innovative driving simulators. One is a high-dynamic simulator creating movements up to 1.0 G-force. It will be used to test new systems and functions by replicating evading maneuvers, full braking, and hard acceleration.   Read More ======================    In Cyber Security News  From the Next Web Hackers hijack 380,000 customers’ data from British Airways’ site Hackers have stolen the data of 380,000 customers including names, addresses, phone number, and payment information from the British Airways website. However, the compromised data didn’t include passport or travel details. The airline said that the data was stolen from its website and mobile app between August 21 and September 5.    Read More ======================   In Terrorism News From Marsh Insurance Broking and Risk Management 2018 Terrorism Risk Insurance Report Although the number of incidents and casualties declined in 2017, terrorism remains a persistent and significant threat to businesses, governments, and individuals. Terrorist attacks rank among the top 10 risks for global businesses in terms of likelihood, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2018, produced in partnership with Marsh & McLennan Companies. Geopolitical concerns also rank high, with weapons of mass destruction identified as the top risk in terms of impact. And the past several years have demonstrated that these risks are rapidly evolving. Read More   ====================== Links to all news stories mentioned in this podcast are available at the archive website securitydrivernews.libsyn.com. You can also listen to past news briefings and leave comments. As a reminder, the news briefing is available on all variations of Apple and Google Play podcast apps and Spotify, Spreaker, and Stitcher. ======================  This podcast is brought to you by the International Security Driver Association ISDA is a valuable resource for all practitioners working in the protection profession. We offer benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs. The ISDA Membership ISDA Members represent all facets and levels of the protective services profession. The membership can be defined as a group of practitioners from different disciplines within the profession and with years of experience coming together to assist ISDA Members. Read more about our members Here is a collection of Books, and Articles authored by ISDA Members. Learn More about the ISDA Advantage and Become a Member Today

Everyone’s journey to becoming an impact maker is different and unique. Today, Jennifer talks with business coach Ben Brooks, the founder and CEO of Pilot, Inc about his path from a rental car company to founding his own digital coaching service, aimed at democratizing career coaching. Ben provides some insights into how he has forged great relationships, created innovative products and built up award-winning initiatives throughout his career. Ben is an impact maker through and through. Jennifer asked Ben about where his journey started and the key moments of his life that led him to where he is today. Ben talks about his “life statement” and his early formative days after graduating from university working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Lockheed Martin. Ben delivers some takeaways from what he learned during these years and his mantra for approaching new problems. Whether its fate, destiny or just plain chance, inspiration can arrive at the most unexpected times. Ben talks about how working job at Oliver Wyman as a management consultant all started from reading a quote in USA Today on a flight home. After sending off a meticulously written letter, an ambitious slide deck, and a Singapore Airlines A380 model airplane to the right person, followed by a series of interviews and flights to and fro, Ben received an offer to start the next leg of his journey. Sometimes a bold and targeted approach to getting noticed can be incredibly successful. Ben tells Jennifer his thoughts on the merits of an aggressive approach to getting your dream job and why within the context of modern click-to-apply recruiting technologies, makings a memorable impact is more important than ever. Even in a recession Ben is a force to be reckoned with. During his time off from Oliver Wyman, Ben turned down a job driving a tractor in West Texas – found by his very endearing parents, and saw an opportunity for a rotation at Wyman’s parent company Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. Ben tells the story of how he ended up as there in talent management and some of his duties in his new role. For example, Ben created a succession risk index chart that had top-level executives sweating bullets. Management consulting is an incredibly diverse field; you never know what project, industry, or region you’ll find yourself immersed in. Ben relays some of the greatest challenges and hurdles he’s had to overcome and focuses on some of the key concepts, tools and frameworks he uses to deliver results. He also tells the story of how he got his job at Marsh LLC (insurance). While taking some time off, the entrepreneurial call found Ben Brooks in the form of a mislabeled nametag at a conference. Ben reached what he calls his fork in the road and decided to take entrepreneurship seriously. After getting some advice from some successful people in his life, Ben started building out a diverse coaching business using his problem solving skills from his management consulting background. With the ambitious idea of democratizing coaching, Ben founded Pilot, Inc. with his life savings. While at first they focused on individual sales, Ben’s team now strives to help employers and companies cultivate and retain the best talent they have. Democratized coaching? Sounds too good to be true! Jennifer asks Ben how exactly Pilot works and why it’s so effortless. Satisfaction in your career – and your life – is unique to you. Jennifer and Ben talk about some of central drives behind Pilot and the larger questions that Ben considers instrumental in finding your own definition of satisfaction. We know all about the journey of Ben Brooks but what does satisfaction look like for him? Jennifer asks Ben to shine the light on himself and talk about what drives him as an impact maker. Ben shares some stories about how Pilot has changed people’s lives for the better. In the workplace, LGBTQIA individuals face adversity in all sorts of different ways. Ben talks about his experience navigating his career path as a gay man and the beginning of his trailblazing diversity and HR efforts at Oliver Wyman that have won various industry awards. He also talks about his contributions towards repealing the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and the potential for creating change by taking a risk and leveraging your identity while in key positions. Ben’s secret? Meditation. Ben gives Jennifer a peek into how he prioritizes self-awareness and being present so that when the wrong nametag comes along, he’s ready to step into the role that’s truly right for him. Find Ben Brooks: Pilot, Inc.  Ben Brooks LinkedIn   Ben Brooks Twitter Great Read: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2017: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers  Give us a hand getting the word out! Do you want to spend your personal and professional time making a lasting impact on others? Do you want to be the kind of leader people love? Subscribe today and we will bring you new ways to change the world every single week. Want to raise your game at work? If you want to raise your game at work, you’ve got to raise your impact. Find out Jennifer’s 10 best strategies to make more of an impact at work.

Ben is an executive coach and Founder & CEO of the career improvement startup PILOT. After holding a number of executive and leadership roles at Lockheed Martin, Oliver Wyman, and Marsh & McLennan Companies, Ben decided to utilize his professional development experience and start his own career and executive coaching firm in 2013. PILOT, his new tech startup dedicated to helping people be happy at work, launched in 2016.

This episode of AFP Conversations was recorded in San Diego at AFP 2017, the biggest event in treasury and finance! Everybody here is talking about blockchain, AI and fintech -- and frankly the treasury and finance professionals in attendance at AFP 2017 are worried about their careers. Today's three guests join host Ira Apfel to discuss the digital disruption that is quickly coming to treasury and finance, and their organizations' collective effort -- AFP MindShift -- to confront it: Ori Brafman, author of three New York Times bestsellers, including The Starfish and the Spider. Leslie Chacko, Director, Global Risk Center at Marsh & McLennan Companies. Jeff Glenzer, Chief Operating Officer for the Association for Financial Professionals.  Thanks for listening to AFP Conversations. Please give it a review on your podcast app of choice -- it will help other listeners find the show, and host Ira Apfel will read your review on air.

John Drzik, president of Marsh Global Risk and Specialties and chairman of the Global Risk Center for Marsh & McLennan Companies, talks about risk and how technology, geopolitical changes and broad societal trends are radically shifting the risk landscape.

I spoke with authors Shawnna Childress, an Associate Director of Navigant Consulting and co-founder of Women in eDiscovery, and Allison Brecher, the Senior Litigation Counsel and Director of Information Management and Strategy at Marsh & McLennan Companies, about the publication of their new book, eDiscovery Plain & Simple: A Plain English Crash Course in E-Discovery (Author House, June 25, 2009), which reflects on the duo's vast experience . Written from a multi-disciplinary perspective with graphic supplements, the book is meant to aid lawyers realizing that as Brecher noted in our conversation, "All discovery is e-discovery."

I spoke with authors Shawnna Childress, an Associate Director of Navigant Consulting and co-founder of Women in eDiscovery, and Allison Brecher, the Senior Litigation Counsel and Director of Information Management and Strategy at Marsh & McLennan Companies, about the publication of their new book, eDiscovery Plain & Simple: A Plain English Crash Course in E-Discovery (Author House, June 25, 2009), which reflects on the duo's vast experience . Written from a multi-disciplinary perspective with graphic supplements, the book is meant to aid lawyers realizing that as Brecher noted in our conversation, "All discovery is e-discovery."

I spoke with authors Shawnna Childress, an Associate Director of Navigant Consulting and co-founder of Women in eDiscovery, and Allison Brecher, the Senior Litigation Counsel and Director of Information Management and Strategy at Marsh & McLennan Companies, about the publication of their new book, eDiscovery Plain & Simple: A Plain English Crash Course in E-Discovery (Author House, June 25, 2009), which reflects on the duo's vast experience . Written from a multi-disciplinary perspective with graphic supplements, the book is meant to aid lawyers realizing that as Brecher noted in our conversation, "All discovery is e-discovery."