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Dan Schorr is joined by Steven Richard, Higher Education and Title IX practice leader at Nixon Peabody, to discuss the past, present, and future of Title IX litigation (Episode 142) ---- Steven Richard: https://www.nixonpeabody.com/people/richard-steven-m Dan Schorr, LLC: https://danschorrllc.com/ Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: https://danschorr.substack.com/ Dan Schorr Books: https://danschorrbooks.com/
Host Gary J. Ross and Ben Kwon, Partner at Nixon Peabody, longtime co-chair of the ABA BLS Fund Formation subcommittee and guest on Episode 17, get together once again to talk about fund formation. Ben starts by talking about the Fifth Circuit's vacating of SEC's Private Fund Adviser Rules, and why fund managers should still consider the rules. Gary and Ben go on to discuss equalization fees paid by later investors, how to handle LPs who fail to meet capital calls, when to set up an offshore feeder, fees collected by managers (beyond management fees and carry), and several other topics, including the upcoming ABA BLS meeting in San Diego.
“Neanche Madre Teresa potrebbe respingere queste accuse. Queste accuse sono truccate. È tutto truccato”. Così ha commentato Donald Trump all'uscita da quel tribunale che ne ha stabilito la colpevolezza. Ne parliamo con Mario Del Pero, docente di Storia internazionale a SciencesPo, e con Charles Bernardini, ex procuratore a Chicago, avvocato e partner dello studio legale Nixon Peabody.
Civic engagement is a prerequisite if we, the citizens, want to enjoy competent public governance. Ben Franklin warned us that we'd have this Constitutional government if we could keep it. Make no mistake: there are strong Leftist activists whose sole goal in life is to destroy our Western Civilization based in individual rights and responsibilities. They adore Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea and the Chinese Communists' totalitarian control of the population and want to bring that fun misery here to America. Attorney Bobbie Anne Flower Cox has been practicing law for 25 years. Formerly an attorney in Manhattan with the international law firm of Nixon Peabody, LLP, Attorney Cox now heads her own office, Cox Lawyers, PLLC. Attorney Cox has extensive experience in bringing lawsuits against municipalities on behalf of her clients. She has an impressive track record in fighting cities, towns, and villages against unjust and erroneous assessments that the government levies against her clients' properties. When the government-manufactured Panic took hold under the flimsy excuse of a worse-than-average flu season, Attorney Cox stepped up to represent New York lawmakers and citizens against excessive government overreach, helping to curb the ever expanding arm of the government as it illegally reaches further into all aspects of New Yorkers' everyday lives. Have a listen to her explain the mad illegal lawmaking by the New York State Executive Branch, how she fought it and why Kathy Hochul and Letitia James are still wasting tax dollars to reinstate a tool of totalitarian terror against the supposedly free citizens of New York. You can keep up with her never-ending fight for Americans' Constitutional rights here: https://attorneycox.substack.com/ and https://coxlawyers.com She is @attorney_cox on Twitter or whatever Elon is calling it now, for those of you inclined to brave that cesspool. To buy a copy of Messina's Federal Budget: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1549949 And of course, LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE - IT DON'T COST NOTHIN' in the immortal words of Senator Bluto Blutarsky, who would support Bobbie Ann 100% were he in the Senate today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messytimes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messytimes/support
Private equity is increasingly prevalent in the physician practice space, leading to complex arrangements. Richard Chasinoff, Director, Veralon, speaks with Michele Masucci, Partner, Nixon Peabody, about current issues in the private equity backed professional corporation and management services organization (PC-MSO) model of health care delivery. They discuss the structure of the model; the financial, transactional, and regulatory climate; the unique legal and compliance challenges; and some of the impacts on physicians and their practices. Sponsored by Veralon.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.
It's been over a week and no firm has yet to announce that it will match Milbank's latest series of raises. Or, more accurately, cost of living adjustments. Meanwhile, Cravath took the plunge on income partnerships, becoming the latest firm to abandon the time-honored one-tier partnership model. And the turmoil over Nixon Peabody's effort to sneak Donald Trump onboard as a client sparks calls for leadership change.
It's been over a week and no firm has yet to announce that it will match Milbank's latest series of raises. Or, more accurately, cost of living adjustments. Meanwhile, Cravath took the plunge on income partnerships, becoming the latest firm to abandon the time-honored one-tier partnership model. And the turmoil over Nixon Peabody's effort to sneak Donald Trump onboard as a client sparks calls for leadership change.
For most major law firms, the prospect of representing Donald Trump and stamping the firm's name on his nutty pet arguments is a non-starter. Over at Nixon Peabody, the firm jumped right in, bringing on the former president as a client and filing a brief complete with the zany "Brandenburg means it can't be an insurrection" argument that Trump's been having all his lawyers make. Partners don't seem happy about this turn of events. But, since we recorded, we've learned that firm leadership doesn't really care that partners are concerned. We also discuss Sam Bankman-Fried's absurd courtroom sketch and the aesthetic brilliance of Jane Rosenberg's dark and brooding courtroom sketches. Finally, a number of Biglaw firms sent an open letter castigating law school deans for campus antisemitism.
For most major law firms, the prospect of representing Donald Trump and stamping the firm's name on his nutty pet arguments is a non-starter. Over at Nixon Peabody, the firm jumped right in, bringing on the former president as a client and filing a brief complete with the zany "Brandenburg means it can't be an insurrection" argument that Trump's been having all his lawyers make. Partners don't seem happy about this turn of events. But, since we recorded, we've learned that firm leadership doesn't really care that partners are concerned. We also discuss Sam Bankman-Fried's absurd courtroom sketch and the aesthetic brilliance of Jane Rosenberg's dark and brooding courtroom sketches. Finally, a number of Biglaw firms sent an open letter castigating law school deans for campus antisemitism.
Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This unique event gatherers 700+ female speakers and attendees to share their thoughts on hard-won leadership guidance and insights on risk management, the future of litigation, crafting an ESG strategy and the ever-changing role of legal leaders. This year the conference was held in New Orleans and Legal Speak was there. In this episode, Alaina Lancaster is joined by Jenny Holmes, Deputy Leader of the Privacy and Technology Practice at Nixon Peabody.
Interview With Eric Williams Intellectual Property Strategies for Business Growth #IntellectualProperty #Attorney #EricWilliams Hi, and welcome to the show! On today's show I have the pleasure of welcoming speaker and attorney at law Eric C. Williams to talk about the importance of intellectual property rights for businesses, how to protect trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, along with the impacts of AI and other emerging technologies. As a transactional attorney Eric focuses his practice on the needs of startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. He previously served as the director of both the Wayne Law Business and Community Law Clinic and Patent Procurement Clinic, as well as the Director of the Wayne Law Program for Entrepreneurship and Business Law. Prior to joining Wayne Law, Eric was an associate in the New York offices of Nixon Peabody, LLP and Winston & Strawn, LLP. Since returning to Detroit, Eric has helped hundreds of local businesses get started, grow, and succeed. Eric is also a frequent speaker for local entrepreneurship training programs and community groups. He previously served on the board of directors for Pony ride, the advisory board for Colors Detroit, and served as vice chair of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee for the new Red Wings arena. To learn more about the topics discussed, or to contact Eric directly, click the link below. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored post.” My Future Business is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Karoline Leavitt fills in on Grace Curley's final day of her maternity leave to bring you breaking news out of New England and beyond. Today, Karoline welcomes Nixon Peabody lawyer Mark Knights to the show to discuss the horrifying lawsuits filed by thousands about the alleged abuses caused at the Sununu juvenile detention center in New Hampshire.
Brian Kelly from Nixon Peabody weighs in on the collapse of Hunter Biden's sweetheart deal. The judge questioned whether the deal was even "constitutional." Kelly talks about where he thinks the "ongoing" investigation will go next.
Virginia Wong, a partner in Nixon Peabody's public finance group, talks with Chip Barnett about effective mentorship and building successful teams. (15 minutes)
In this episode, Dr. Mansharamani speaks with Phil Taub, partner at the law firm of Nixon Peabody and co-founder, along with his wife Julie, of SWIM WITH A MISSION. Phil describes what it was like growing up in Africa, his first impressions of the United States, and how he ended up pursuing a career in law. He also shares lessons learned along the way to becoming one of New Hampshire's more influential civic leaders and one of America's leading mergers and acquisitions lawyers.
Host Gary J. Ross talks with Ben Kwon, Partner at Nixon Peabody and longtime co-chair of the ABA BLS Fund Formation subcommittee. Gary and Ben cover the basics of forming a venture capital fund, including the various entities that constitute a fund and the legal documents that govern fund terms and operations. Ben discusses key tax considerations and the “distribution waterfall” that allocates profit among the fund's participants. Gary and Ben also touch on issues with a fund trying to change fund terms after launch. The episode concludes with some advice for emerging fund managers.
Steeped in tradition, many successful law firms have been built on a name and an individual's connections. In a global market, extending those networks at scale, whilst retaining a personal approach, can be key to the success of a modern-day firm. On this episode of the CMO Series podcast, Eugene McCormick is lucky to be joined by David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody, who, although may appear unconventional, successfully crosses borders and time zones to build relationships and win business. David joins the series to discuss his alternative approach and why embracing globalisation has benefited his career. Eugene and David explore: David's career journey to his role at Nixon Peabody Developing a unique approach to business development and when David recognised the opportunities that globalisation presented to law firms The critical success factors of doing business internationally and how to nurture connections regardless of geography How marketing and BD professionals can replicate this career path or take the next step The importance of personal branding and authenticity in this role Advice for professionals looking to take a more alternative approach to business development
This week on CMO Series REPRESENTS we're joined by another group of leading women in professional services marketing to discuss the techniques they have developed throughout their careers to build confidence in their capabilities. We also take a closer look at some of the innovative initiatives firms are creating to embed equity within their culture. Our esteemed guests share their unique perspectives and lived experiences which have shaped their growth, and discuss the importance of having confidence in their own abilities to build resilience and respect within the profession. We're thankful to hear from Silvia Van Den Bruel, Marketing & BD Director at Hausfeld, Rachel Hussey, Clients and Markets Partner at Arthur Cox, Lea Kusano, Head of Communication & Marketing at Kellerhals Carrard, Lisa Vicine, Chief Marketing Officer at Arnall Golden Gregory, Joanna Hansen, Head of Marketing and Business Development at Morton Fraser Lawyers, Danielle Paige, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Nixon Peabody, Amelia Stirling, CMO at Burges Salmon, Nancy Kostakos, Chief Marketing Officer at Cooley, Jill Huse, Partner at Society 54, Anna Hedgepeth, Director of Business Development at Cranfill Sumner, and Sarah Ryan, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Stark & Stark.
Amy O'Keefe, an M&A and PE partner at Nixon Peabody in Boston, discussed the rewards and challenges of advising founders on the sales of their companies on this week's Drinks With The Deal podcast.
Keeley Webster, a Bond Buyer senior reporter, discusses with Rudy Salo, a Nixon Peabody partner, funding and logistical challenges California, and the country, face as they stretch toward the future with plans for high speed rail, electric vehicle charging networks while incorporating more traditional mass transit.
Nixon Peabody attorney Roderick Devlin joins Caitlin Devitt to talk about asset recycling, a niche market in the public-private partnership world. Devlin explains what asset recycling is – and is not – as well as the sector's state of play in the U.S. and where it might be headed. (32 minutes)
Children's Trust Communications Specialist Victoria Carrington joins the podcast to talk big hair, being a weirdo, and the seen space that is representation. And later Program Director of Healthy Starts at HCS Services Penny Vaine, The River Center Executive Director Margaret Nelson, Executive Director of The Upper Room Brenda Guggisberg, and Mark Knights, Partner at Nixon Peabody as well as founder of New Hampshire's Ride for Resilience, gather to connect the dots between family support and family strength. Support the showLISTEN on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ask your smart speaker to play NH Family NOW!
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Steven Richard, partner and higher education team leader at Nixon Peabody, to discuss recent efforts to revisit the causation requirement set forth in Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education, and how current and future court decisions may impact institutional liability (Episode 65)
What will be the biggest environmental liabilities for heavy industry over the next 4 years? Tune into our next webinar to hear industry experts from Nixon Peabody and Mapistry as they discuss the EPA's latest picks for their National Compliance Initiatives (NCIs) for the FY 2024 to 2027.During this webinar, we'll discuss the EPA's priority areas for enforcement and compliance initiatives for the next few years and how it will impact facilities. We will also cover what facilities can do to reduce the risk of non-compliance and also how to handle an enforcement action tied to these initiatives that a company might experience. These NCIs also have a trickle down impact on regional EPA offices (ie our EPA Region 9 webinar on regional water enforcement)
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital solutions, including mobile health apps, patient portals and telehealth serve as a critical access point for health care providers to reach patients. However, many individuals have not been able to benefit from these digital solutions. In this podcast, Julia Resnick, director of AHA's Strategic Initiatives is joined by Priya Bathija, vice president of AHA's Strategic Initiatives and Sarah Swank, Counsel at Nixon Peabody. Priya and Sarah will discuss their upcoming article on digital health equity in a special edition of the American Health Law Association Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law. Here, they discuss barriers to access digital solutions and the role of health care leaders, including attorneys, in improving digital health equity.
Bottle bills, aka beverage container deposits, are the gold standard for recycling plastic, aluminum, and glass single-use containers, and for reducing plastic pollution from bottles. New York has had a $0.05 container deposit law since 1982. Now, a new bill introduced by NYS Assemblymember Cahill would raise that deposit to $0.10 and expand the NYS bottle bill to include more types of containers, such as wine and kombucha bottles. (NY State Assembly Bill A8668 - nysenate.gov) Bottle Bills have been around for 40 years - yet only 10 states have them on the books. Michigan's $0.10 rate sees an average return of over 90% on containers with a deposit, tied with Oregon for the highest in the US. To reduce plastic pollution, policy groups like the Conservation Law Foundation say the US needs a strong federal bottle bill that prioritizes reuse and refill. Each year, the beverage industry pumps more than 100 billion plastic bottles into the US market. Yet, the reason more states don't have bottle bills - and also why there is no national bottle bill - is industry interference from companies like Coke, Pepsi, Unilever, and Nestle, who are both the world's biggest beverage producers and biggest plastic polluters. Conservation Law Foundation recently released a report called “The Big Beverage Playbook for avoiding responsibility,” detailing how the beverage industry has undermined bottle bills. For more, Plastic PSA host Alexis Goldsmith is joined by Kirstie Pecci, director of the Zero Waste Project at CLF. For more information, visit: https://www.clf.org Kirstie Pecci is the director of the Zero Waste Project at Conservation Law Foundation. Kirstie is actively engaged in the adoption of Zero Waste programs, like composting and deposit return systems, waste reduction efforts, and opposing the expansion of landfill and incinerator capacity throughout New England. Previously, she was a MASSPIRG Staff Attorney. She started her legal career as an associate in Nixon Peabody's Real Estate/Environmental Practice Group. A graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School, Harvard University, and Boston College Law School, she lives with her family in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Photograph: Daniel Msirikale/Tearfund
This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Tony Thai and Jace Lynch. Tony and Jace have co-founded HyperDraft – a full-service document generation service. The full-service generation customises documents based on client forms, with quick and reliable results. Tony is the Chief Engineer of HyperDraft - previously working as an Attorney at Goodwin, Nixon Peabody and Bryan Cave.Jace is the COO of HyperDraft, who also previously worked at Goodwin as an Associate.In this episode, we discuss the following:How they came up and built HyperDraftHow to make practicing law more sustainableLegal Tech and how it's changing the legal industrySponsored by Clio: Clio is a legal case management software that work in partnership with the Law Society of England and Wales and is an approved supplier of the Law Society of Scotland.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/legallyspeakingpodcast)
The Nixon Peabody report alleged that Fahey and his staff had taken a combined $100,000 worth of donations. WBZ's Karyn Regal reports.
Because investing is not easy and you always have to protect yourself from liabilities, this is where LLC comes in. Join us in this episode as we immerse ourselves in forming entities and how it differs from the rest.Key Takeaways To Listen ForEasy ways to form an LLC and why it's recommendedDifferent types of LLCShould we open one LLC per property/asset?Corporation vs. LLCPros and cons of forming an LLCResources Mentioned In This EpisodeSA340 | Entity Formations and Maintenance with Sunny LeeAbout Sunny LeeSunny Lee is the co-founder and CEO of GoBeagle with more than 20 years of experience working at some of the top corporate law firms in the country, including Paul Hastings LLP, Kirkland & Ellis, and Nixon Peabody, Sunny brings a wide array of corporate law knowledge in areas of corporate compliance, M&A, Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities to the GoBeagle team. Having worked both in-house and at law firms, she has an intimate understanding of what our customers need and constantly thrives to create the best experience for our customers while saving them precious time and resources.Sunny received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Cum Laude, from the University of California at Irvine, and an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Business in Los Angeles, CA, where she received a merit fellow scholarship.Connect with SunnyWebsite: GoBeagle Email: sunny@gobeagle.com; help@gobeagle.comTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams
If you want to learn about entity construction and management, we got today's episode for you! Sunny Lee joins us to give additional knowledge and a breakdown of what you need to know about creating entities, as well as the hazards you should avoid. Stay tuned to learn more!Key Takeaways To Listen ForTypes of maintenance entities needWho should handle entities and what are the limitationsRisks and penalties when neglecting a maintenanceWhat to do to keep maintenance without an attorneyEfficient ways to create entities and to minimize maintenances for investorsCommon mistakes people make with handling entities About Sunny LeeSunny Lee is the co-founder and CEO of GoBeagle with more than 20 years of experience working at some of the top corporate law firms in the country, including Paul Hastings LLP, Kirkland & Ellis, and Nixon Peabody, Sunny brings a wide array of corporate law knowledge in areas of corporate compliance, M&A, Finance, Venture Capital, and Securities to the GoBeagle team. Having worked both in-house and at law firms, she has an intimate understanding of what our customers need and constantly thrives to create the best experience for our customers while saving them precious time and resources.Sunny received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Cum Laude, from the University of California at Irvine, and an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Business in Los Angeles, CA, where she received a merit fellow scholarshipConnect with Sunny Website: GoBeagleEmail: sunny@gobeagle.comTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams
Phil Taub, since joining Nixon Peabody more than 27 years ago, has been advising investors, middle-market private companies, large public companies, entrepreneurs, and C-level executives in many different kinds of corporate transactions all over the world. He was born in Southern Africa and finished his secondary education in the United States. His love of family, travel, outdoor adventure, and community permeates everything he does.
Former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers, a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School, discusses the House voting to hold former Trump advisor Steve Bannon in criminal contempt and whether the Justice Department will prosecute Bannon. Former federal prosecutor Mark Lytle, a partner at Nixon Peabody, discusses the prosecution of a former Boeing pilot -- the first prosecution related to two fatal 737 Max accidents. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers, a Lecturer-in-Law at Columbia Law School, discusses the House voting to hold former Trump advisor Steve Bannon in criminal contempt and whether the Justice Department will prosecute Bannon. Former federal prosecutor Mark Lytle, a partner at Nixon Peabody, discusses the prosecution of a former Boeing pilot -- the first prosecution related to two fatal 737 Max accidents. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
With the NCAA stepping out of the picture and states rapidly passing name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation, what does the future hold for collegiate sports? Nixon Peabody attorney Thaddeus Stauber sits down with Genaro Trejo, CEO at The NIL Xchange, a pioneer in the information exchange between universities and students seeking NIL compensation. They discuss opportunities for student-athletes to capitalize on NIL, potential tax law implications, and the impact on college and university communities.
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40833847/admin/ Check out or new website: TalesOfTheTribunal.com For Feedback, comments or submissions contact TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com News: Paris Court of Appeals upholds arbitration, Here Snoop Dogg Story, Here Dubai Court of Cassation Ruling, Here Singaporean Court Sets Aside Award, Here ICSID and UNCITRAL Ethical Rules, Here Opportunities: Stephenson Harwood is seekin an Associate for its Commerical Outsourcing and Technology matters in London; CMS UK is seeking an Intl. Arb. associate for its London offices; Nixon Peabody is seeking a Litigation Associate for its Washington DC Office; Mischon De Reya is seeking an associate for its Fraud litigation team based in London; ICC Hong Kong is hiring a position with the Secretariat on a permanent basis Events/Webinars: ICC YAF Event, Here American Arbitration Association Event, Here CiArb, Nigera, Here None of the views shared today or on any episode of Disputes Digest is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind. No compensation was provided to any organization or party for their inclusion on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point. All interviewees or organizations included appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer. All rights reserved.
NH Business Review editor Jeff Feingold talks with Rekha Chiruvolu, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Nixon Peabody, about the current state of diversity in business, the role of a director of diversity, progress, and the historical circumstances in New Hampshire that make diversity programs particularly relevant. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.
Roddy Devlin, a partner at Nixon Peabody, explores President Biden's $2.3 trillion bill, which he says "dwarfs anything we've seen for decades." Paul Burton hosts. (23 minutes)
Michele Masucci, a leader in Nixon Peabody's healthcare practice. Michelle shares what it was like to live and work with front-line care providers in New York the early days of the pandemic, and offers insights on the healthcare industry in its aftermath. She defends her college classmate Andy against outrageous assaults from Charlie.
Like many in the wine industry, Talley Henry came to the business from a completely different career as an attorney with Nixon Peabody in San Francisco and with the U.S. Navy. And while she didn’t grow up in the wine business, her husband did. Mike Henry had the good fortune Read more... The post Wine Women – Talley Henry, Acre & One Acre Wines appeared first on Radio Misfits.
Interview with John Sandweg and David Kaufman of Nixon Peabody This episode features John Sandweg and David Kaufman of Nixon Peabody. Listen to them as they discuss forced labor and the increased use of withhold release orders. John Sandweg leads the Cross-Border Risks team at Nixon Peabody focusing on complex international challenges involving issues related to cross-border business, immigration, and national security. David Kaufman is the Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP. In this role, he manages and helps develop strategy for the firm's International Practice, international offices, and relationships with law firms around the world.
Our ABACJS Cybercrime committee chairs join us to discuss the potential cybercrimes around the January 6th attack on the Capitol. We also discuss the technology investigative tools, privacy and more. Featuring:Jason Gonzalez, Partner at Nixon Peabody.Jody Westby, CEO Cyber Risk LLC.Matthew Esworthy, Partner at Bowie & Jensen.Want to get involved with the Criminal Justice Section? Join us! https://www.americanbar.org/membership/join-now
Cosa rischia nei tribunali americani chi ha infranto la legge assaltando il Campidoglio? E quali sono le probabilità di un impeachment o di una rimozione di Trump a pochi giorni dalla scadenza del suo mandato? Ne abbiamo parlato con Charles Bernardini, avvocato partner dello studio legale Nixon-Peabody di Chicago ed ex procuratore speciale contro le frodi elettorali nella contea di Cook, Illinois. Che cosa pensano i cittadini americani dell'attacco contro il Congresso? Abbiamo fatto un giro allo Sean Cummings Irish Restaurant di Oklahoma City e ne abbiamo parlato con Sean, Erika e Diana. E cosa succederà alla special relationship tra Donald Trump e Boris Johnson ora che il presidente Usa sta per lasciare la Casa Bianca? Westminster cercherà ancora una sponda Usa dopo la Brexit? Ne abbiamo parlato con Paolo Dardanelli, docente di Politiche comparate all'Università del Kent.
Two companies are preparing to file what could become one of the most influential defamation lawsuits ever seen in this country. The companies are Dominion and Smartmatic, which have endured weeks of allegations that they helped Democrats rig the election for Joe Biden. There is no evidence that the companies worked to steal votes from Donald Trump, but that has not stopped Fox News, Newsmax, and OAN from continually airing claims that the companies are corrupt. Now the companies want damages, and it could change the way media companies think about airing political propaganda. Our guest helps us understand defamation and its impact: Chris Thomas , counsel with Nixon Peabody
Ken Lind, leader of Nixon Peabody's project finance and public finance group, breaks it down by sectors and financing instruments. He also examines virus-related SEC disclosure guidance plus the planned phaseout of Libor. Paul Burton hosts. (38 minutes). Recorded Dec. 2.
As a steward, how can you effectively manage your endowment fund and avoid common issues that can arise during the process? Find out in this third and final part of our higher education mini-series! In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis welcome lawyer Michael Cooney, an expert in higher education and a Nixon Peabody … Continue reading Episode 6 – Higher Education and COVID-19: Part 3 — With Lawyer Michael Cooney →
Siamo andati in Nagorno-Karabakh per seguire gli ultimi sviluppi del sanguinoso conflitto tra Armenia e Azerbaijan: ne abbiamo parlato con il giornalista Luca Steinmann, che in questo momento si trova sulla linea del fronte. Siamo poi tornati negli Stati Uniti, dove il conteggio dei voti per le elezioni presidenziali si arricchisce in continuazione di eventi e colpi di scena: Donald Trump lancerà davvero dei ricorsi per contestare i risultati di Joe Biden? Ne abbiamo parlato con Charles R. Bernardini, legale dello studio Nixon-Peabody ed ex procuratore speciale a Chicago. E quali sono i fondamenti di diritto di un'eventuale azione legale davanti ai tribunali dei singoli stati e davanti alla Corte Suprema? Ne abbiamo parlato con la prof.ssa Agostina Latino, docente di diritto internazionale alla LUISS-Guido Carli di Roma.
Why have some countries been so effective at crushing the coronavirus, while the United States has plateaued? We get perspective from guests with roots in New Zealand, which has been perhaps the most successful country in the world during the pandemic. They discuss cultural differences that have played into responses to COVID-19. Our guests: Mike Johansson , New Zealand native, social media strategist, and senior lecturer of communication at RIT Chris Thomas , partner with Nixon Peabody whose family has roots in New Zealand
Charlise Hyatt has more than 17 years of experience in professional services marketing and business development and is currently a Senior BD Manager at Fenwick. Her career has included a variety of roles at various firm sizes and types – from a local accounting firm, a mid-size law firm and some of the largest law firms in the world – including Fenwick, Latham, Duane Morris, Orrick and Nixon Peabody. She has served on many board roles for the Legal Marketing Association including most recently on the West Region Board of Directors as a member-at-large and President of the Bay Area chapter. Having lived in the San Francisco Bay Area her whole life, Charlise received her M.B.A. from Saint Mary’s College and her B.S. from California State University, East Bay. Charlise is a wife, proud mom to her 6 year old daughter and 8 year old son and in her free time enjoys running, riding her Peloton, spending time with her dogs, crafting when she can and anything active and in the outdoors. She is also the troop leader to 14 daisy Girl Scouts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support
Learn how today's crisis affects women and gender roles We have a serious concern about the impact of the pandemic on women in the workplace. So, we invited Andie Kramer and Al Harris back to share with us their perspectives. On April 1st, Andie had a new article published in Forbes entitled, "Why Stay-At-Home Orders Might Be Good For Gender Equality." Or, if China is a leading indicator, it might be good for divorces. While we have been called futurists, this is not a time for us to offer anything that sounds like “certainty.” But we do know that these times are changing, fast, and we will have to as well. In this podcast, Andie, Al and I talk about how people change, or resist change. Especially now, please listen in. Humans are habit-driven animals We prefer to fall into old habits and repeat well-honed patterns of behavior which we believe to be “the way we do it.” For years, we at SAMC have preached, "If you want to change, have a crisis or create one." The COVID-19 has created that crisis. Now we need to help you change. Your new ways of doing things...temporary or long-lasting? When it comes to the new normal, working at home, often with your kids and your spouse or partner right alongside, the old habits are rather irrelevant. But how do you create new habits, and quickly, and how will these impact gender relationships? Whether you are a man or a woman, you should pause and think about what each of you likes to do and what you do best. Then begin to talk about how to navigate the new realities of living, working and raising kids at home. Whether this is a short-term or a longer-term transformation, you might as well get used to this new way of life, at least until it changes into something else. Even as the world opens up again, you might want to re-think all the things you did in the past that you are changing now. And in doing so, you might discover that you don't want to return to the way you did things before. Even before the pandemic, remote workers were becoming more common Employers already were looking for a more flexible, often global, workforce that didn't need office space and benefit packages. And the technology to enable companies to operate remotely has been available, even if it wasn't being used to the fullest. Moreover, as women have become the bread winners in over one-third of American families, they have been figuring out how to raise a family and financially support the household. With women owning over 40% of the businesses in the U.S. before the pandemic hit us, they were creating new revenue streams, new second careers, and opening many businesses out of necessity. Working at home is what many women have done for decades. Now in the midst of this crisis, they can help their partners learn how to balance home, work and family. Yes, the future is unclear, but also full of possibilities We know that people can find innovative ways to adapt to change. They always have, throughout human history. Now, we just have to let those creative juices flow and re-invent our lives to thrive. We can do it! You're probably already doing it. Let us hear your stories so we can share them. And hang in there, a new day is coming. Listen to my Dec 2019 interview with Andie and Al In my first interview with Andie and Al, we talk at length about their detailed social science research with women and men across the country. Surprisingly, what they found is that women’s unique conflicts with other women and with men are not caused by gender or different styles or the way they were raised and socialized. Rather, it's the result of pervasive gender bias in their workplaces. Fascinating stuff. Listen here. More about Andie and Al Gender bias expert and a partner at an international law firm, Andie Kramer has become a well-known advocate for women’s advancement, mentoring thousands of women. She co-founded the Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance and leads workshops across the country to help women—and men—overcome gender-based hurdles and build healthier, more productive workplaces. Andie is the recipient of a long list of accolades and awards for her achievements in her legal career and her advocacy of women, and is also a contributing writer for Forbes.com. Al Harris, also a gender bias expert, was a founding partner of the Chicago law firm Ungaretti & Harris (now part of Nixon Peabody) where Andie started her legal career. At Ungaretti & Harris, Al served for many years as managing partner and then as a member of its Executive and Compensation Committees, giving him extensive experience watching and evaluating women as they moved up the career ladder. Over the course of his career, Al has grown increasingly concerned about the barriers and biases women face in traditionally male career environments and subsequently he has mentored and advised numerous women in many career fields. Co-authors of the popular books, "Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work" and "It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace: Women’s Conflict at Work and the Bias That Built It," Andie and Al are frequent keynote speakers and conduct workshops for all types of organizations so they can better understand the world of gender bias. For more on gender bias in the workplace, check out these blogs and podcasts: Blog: How Women in Leadership Roles Can Finally Change The Workplace Blog: When It Comes To Corporate Culture, Are Men And Women All That Different? Podcast: Sarah Soule—Busting Those Stereotypes of Women Podcast: Andi Simon—Women Entrepreneurs Changing Corporate Cultures Additional resources Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance Andie and Al's books: "Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work" and"It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace: Women’s Conflict at Work and the Bias That Built It" My award-winning book: "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights" Simon Associates Management Consultants website
The outbreak of COVID-19 is changing the world, in both the present and in the future. In these uncertain times, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are looking to implement new technologies to continue to provide services, while limiting their face-to-face interaction. But implementing HIPAA-approved telehealth applications in a short amount of time can prove to be a challenge. Thankfully, the federal government is lifting rules and reevaluating their regulations to allow healthcare companies to use other tools to reach their patients in these difficult times. On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks to Jill Gordon and Sarah Swank, lawyers in the healthcare division of Nixon Peabody. They navigate the changes to HIPAA regulations in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis and how clinics can appropriately implement telehealth to help their patients through their journeys without seeing them in office. Learn more about Nixon Peabody or contact Jill Gordon and Sarah Swank for more information on implementing telemedicine. To get started on a marketing plan for your company, complete the Goal and Competitive Diagnostic at FertilityBridge.com.
Albany County Bar Association President Dan Hurteau joins Sarah and Michael for a wide-ranging conversation about his upbringing in an upstate NY town with a population of 200, how cross country road trips with family during his youth led him to become a lawyer and how beneficial pro bono work can be for young lawyers. Hurteau, partner at Nixon Peabody in Albany, NY talks about his upbringing in North Bangor, NY, seven miles from the Canadian border, how multiple family cross country vacations led him to see the diversity and largess of the United States and contributed to him becoming attending law school. Hurteau then discusses some of the pro bono work he has done throughout his career the culture of pro bono service at Nixon Peabody was instilled in him on his first day. The conversation closes with a discussion about Hurteau's passion for the outdoors. From his preferred exercise choices of cross country skiing, running and bicycling, the latter being Dan's preferred choice of transportation to and from work, to his quest to become an Adirondack 46er. As the outgoing president of the ACBA, Hurteau gives some words of wisdom for young lawyers, thinking about joining bar associations. "Get Involved, Stay Involved, Be Involved." The Non-Billable podcast is hosted by Sarah Gold and Michael Fox.
Stay current with rapidly changing trade rules impacting how companies are doing business internationally. Discussion will include updates on: US customs matters CFIUS and FIRRMA USMCA ratification and implementation status in Canada European sanctions and customs issues US export controls and OFAC sanctions Canada/US s. 232 steel and retaliatory tariffs lifted and resulting agreement Canadian trade remedy and safeguard developments Speakers: Alan Enslen, Baker Donelson; Doreen Edelman, Lowenstein Sandler LLP; Jonathan O'Hara, McMillan LLP; Alexandra Lopez-Casero, Nixon Peabody; Sven Pohl, SKW Schwarz Rechtsanwaelte
In this conversation I chat with Leah Threatte Bojnowski, a Senior Associate at the law firm Nixon Peabody. In this discussion, we get a sense of what its like to be an attorney, the sorts of engagements one might work on as an attorney, and the value proposition of pursuing a career in law.
Andrew used to be the kind of person that didn't speak unless spoken to, never seeking to be the center of attention. That all changed in High School when he decided to run for class secretary and won, which opened up other opportunities like getting to meet President Jimmy Carter when he visited the school. From that moment, he was a people person. This is the first of a series of live interviews we're recording with corporate leaders called Scaling Mentorship where we dive into how leaders of large and successful organizations choose to run their companies, and the steps they took in their careers to get to where they are. Our interview with Andrew starts with his formative years of working for his father's sandwich shop, and how this was his first experience with leadership. We then dive into how he climbed the ladder at Nixon Peabody as it grew from 100 people to 1,500, and $530 Million in revenue. We get actionable advice on how a network can turn into business opportunities, and why the key to building trust with someone is repeat interactions over a long period of time. Andrew is unlike most lawyers, and his propensity to go against the grain is what helped him create a different type of organization - one that focuses on developing people based on their unique abilities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 23. John Rossant sits down with Nixon Peabody real estate attorneys Justin Thompson and Garth Bostic to discuss ways in which the fast-changing urban mobility landscape will affect real-estate development in the three decades to come. John, Justin and Garth chat about parking requirements and the need for flexible, “future-proof” design, how regulatory environments and geographic considerations will affect the advent of autonomous vehicles, the impact congestion pricing and urban air mobility will have on land use, and the importance of acting as an intermediary between private actors and city officials to make sure everyone is on the same page.
Episode 23. John Rossant sits down with Nixon Peabody real estate attorneys Justin Thompson and Garth Bostic to discuss ways in which the fast-changing urban mobility landscape will affect real-estate development in the three decades to come. John, Justin and Garth chat about parking requirements and the need for flexible, “future-proof” design, how regulatory environments and geographic considerations will affect the advent of autonomous vehicles, the impact congestion pricing and urban air mobility will have on land use, and the importance of acting as an intermediary between private actors and city officials to make sure everyone is on the same page.
Andrew Glincher is the CEO and Managing Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, one of the largest law firms in the world. Andrew started at Nixon Peabody 30 years ago. He is a first generation college graduate, having grown up in Brockton, Massachusetts. He studied business at Boston College undergraduate and has always prided himself as being as much a business person as a lawyer. He ran his own snack bar and concession in high school, was very entrepreneurial, worked in business, and then went to law school. Initially he went to work for a small firm for about a year and a half to do business and commercial real estate. Eventually, Andrew made his way to Nixon Peabody, running the Boston office with a large corporate and commercial real estate client base which has evolved into his current role of CEO. Nixon Peabody LLP is one of the largest law firms in the world - with 16 offices. They have international alliances throughout the world, particularly in Asia. In the United States, their major metro offices are located in Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. They employ about 700 attorneys and 1500 total employees. They work on almost everything except criminal defense work - except white collar. They do not do personal injury work on the plaintiff's side nor do they do divorce work. They particularly excel in corporate, real estate, labor and employment law. Some of the changes in this law firm that Andrew has seen are: Moving away from hierarchies One size glass wall offices A shift towards encouraging collaboration No more corner offices Unified office furniture for everyone More open spaces with cafes and collaboration space Nixon Peabody isn’t an ordinary law firm and Andrew isn’t your typical CEO. In fact, as you will here in today’s discussion, Andrew is simply not content with the traditional ways that law firms are used to operating. He and his team at Nixon Peabody are finding ways to increase collaboration, change the way they think about space, encourage leaders to be empathetic listeners, and use technology to be more efficient and productive. How do you deal with people who are resistant to that change? Andrew says you can show them companies that aren't fairing well who have resisted change. He also says you should have discussions about change and acknowledge that change is difficult. You have to keep encouraging people to do things. What you will learn in this episode: How law firms are changing The role AI and technology may have on the the field of law How to be an empathetic listener How to deal with people resisting change Advice to leaders looking to change their work spaces Contact: www.nixonpeabody.com
In our Season 2 finale, and the first episode in what will be an ongoing discussion on the city’s homelessness crisis, we talk with LAPD Officer Deon Joseph about the 20 years he has spent patrolling one of the most notorious homeless communities in the world: Los Angeles’ Skid Row. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Jade Turner-Bond and Shannon Egan.
Nixon Peabody entertainment partner and Billboard Top Music Lawyer Julian Petty talks about the lack of diverse legal representation in the hip-hop industry, why he made the switch from aspiring rapper to lawyer, and his background representing some of the biggest names in the business, including Childish Gambino and the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Jade Turner-Bond and Neal Gauger.
California’s new law, SB 826, requires every publicly traded company in California to have at least one woman on a board. This is the first law of its kind in the nation and has come with fanfare as well as controversy. We discuss SB 826 with Megan Sette and Miki Reynolds, heads of Grid 110, a downtown Los Angeles startup accelerator with a graduation rate of more than 50% women founders. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Jade Turner-Bond and Shannon Egan.
As a consultant, Mark pioneered professional service firms’ use of market research, process improvement, and competitive intelligence to make smart business decisions. As a CMO/Marketing Director he was instrumental in shaping strategic direction and branding for O’Melveny & Meyers, Nixon Peabody, Waller, and Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie. One of the first recipients of the Legal Marketing Association’s lifetime achievement award, Mark’s many other honors include: Trustee and President-Elect of the College of Law Practice Management Included on inaugural list of the National Law Journal’s “Business of Law Trailblazers & Pioneers” Advisory Board of “Attorney at Work” 2014 winner of Nashville Business Journal’s “CMOs of the Year” award GE-trained Six Sigma Black Belt and Champion Distinguished Graduate Alumni of the University of North Carolina (Go Heels!) Master Level Competitive Intelligence Professional (Academy of Competitive Intelligence) Adjunct professor and lecturer at several universities Mark is a frequent speaker and writer on artificial intelligence, market research, competitive intelligence, branding, and business strategy. Outside the business world, he is active on behalf of environmental organizations, a Master SCUBA Diver, avid cyclist, Boy Scout leader, and proud father of two Eagle Scouts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support
We put out a call for questions, and you came through in a big way! In this off-format episode, hosts and Nixon Peabody attorneys, Jade Turner-Bond, Aaron Brian, Neal Gauger and Shannon Egan discuss everything from the state of the Supreme Court to whether it’s best to own a dragon or be one. Tune in to get to know the law and your hosts in a whole new way.
Autonomous vehicles and scooters are all the rage in mobility, but how will this transportation revolution impact our already our struggling Los Angeles public transit system and the communities that rely on it? To find out, we talk with Nixon Peabody partners Bryan LeRoy and Rudy Salo, members of the firm’s Mobility and Autonomous Vehicles Initiative. Nixon Peabody attorneys Neal Gauger and Aaron Brian will host the discussion.
Within five years we will have cured heart disease - at least that's what Steven Morris, the CEO of BioLife4D hopes. Using a cardiac tissue regeneration and organ replacement process, BIOLIFE4D plans to essentially 3D print a human heart. Steven and Nixon Peabody attorney Erik Birkeneder join us to discuss the technology and the possibility of it being leveraged to address numerous other medical challenges. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Neal Gauger and Shannon Egan.
Internet personality and make-up artist James Charles and Nixon Peabody partner Ellie Altshuler discuss navigating the growing multi-billion dollar social influencer industry. James, who made history as the first CoverGirl male spokesmodel, has a combined 18 million social media followers on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Aaron Brian and Shannon Egan.
In this episode, co-host Neal Gauger talks about his day volunteering with the ACLU inside a federal prison outside Los Angeles, where he and others sought to help asylum seekers being held in inhumane conditions. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Aaron Brian, Jade Turner-Bond, and Shannon Egan.
We speak with Wall Street Journal legal reporter Sara Randazzo and Nixon Peabody partners Justin Thompson and Jill Gordon about diversity initiatives, technological disruptions, and the future of the legal industry. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorney Jade Turner-Bond.
I interviewed Andrew Glincher | CEO & Managing Partner of Nixon Peabody on Tues May 29th, 2018. Topics we discussed: Laterals and attracting talent Space usage for all their attorneys firm-wide His role at Nixon Peabody Weathering the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 Leadership qualities in Abraham Lincoln, Warren Buffett, his parents, etc. His personal values _______________________________________________ Give Feedback Please share your feedback for the show, who I should interview, and the topics that interest you right now. _______________________________________________ Links referred to in this episode: Andrew Glincher's Web Bio Andrew's Twitter Handle Abraham Lincoln | 16th US President Brad Stevens | Head Coach of Boston Celtics Alex Cora | Manager of the Boston Red Socks Warren Buffett | Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
Al Harris was a founding partner of the Chicago law firm of Ungaretti & Harris, which in 2015, merged with the national law firm of Nixon Peabody. At Ungaretti & Harris, he served for many years as managing partner and then as a member of its Executive and Compensation Committees. Al is co-author with his wife, Andie Kramer, of the book Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work, which was named one of the best business books of 2016 by Women@Work. He is also the co-author of over 150 articles and blog posts on promoting diversity and overcoming stereotypes and biases. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why Al and his wife Andie were committed to writing “Breaking Through Bias” How many well intentioned businesses often times have unconscious biases The importance of overcoming the affinity bias How the negative bias pigeonholes women How the agentic bias affects women in the workplace Why every business must assume that some level of gender bias is occurring within their organization The best way to try to reduce gender bias within your company The importance of being careful when making decisions that affect people’s careers The value of having two different individuals perform evaluations Why when making career affecting decisions you should compare individuals against each other Ways to contact Al: Website: www.andieandal.com Email: al@andieandal.com Twitter: @AndieandAl
In this episode, I am excited to have Amy M. Gardner on. Amy M. Gardner is an attorney and certified professional coach who coaches attorneys on career, leadership, and professionalism issues as a principal at Apochromatik. She also provides group trainings and consulting services to law firms and other organizations. Amy has a unique track record of working with law students as dean of students at the University of Chicago Law School and a successful career practicing law, first as a Skadden litigation associate and later as an associate and then partner at a mid-size Chicago firm. Amy has been interviewed by news outlets and websites on topics including time management, leadership, professionalism, and developing and maintaining friendships as an adult. She received her B.A. from Luther College, her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and her M.A. in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University. She is a graduate of the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. Topics Covered Amy starts out the episode by talking about her career path and how she kept focused on keeping her career in line with her true self. Different important aspects lawyers should be aware of when thinking about time management, as well as different tips and tricks to tracking your time. For attorneys with a significant other or spouse, what the most important hour of the week looks like in keeping the relationship strong. An amazing perspective on goal-writing to make sure you are staying motivated in reaching them, are realistic and attainable, and how to avoid beating yourself up with goals that seem too hard. For more information on Amy, find her at the following sites: www.apochromatik.com linkedin.com/in/amygardner Sources mentioned: http://amzn.to/2BUoXYZ Questions? Comments? Email Jeena! hello@jeenacho.com. You can also connect with Jeena on Twitter: @Jeena_Cho For more information, visit: jeenacho.com Order The Anxious Lawyer book — Available in hardcover, Kindle and Audible Find Your Ease: Retreat for Lawyers I'm creating a retreat that will provide a perfect gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with an intimate group of lawyers. Interested? Please complete this form: https://jeena3.typeform.com/to/VXfIXq MINDFUL PAUSE: Bite-Sized Practices for Cultivating More Joy and Focus 31-day program. Spend just 6 minutes every day to practice mindfulness and meditation. Decrease stress/anxiety, increase focus and concentration. Interested? http://jeenacho.com/mindful-pause/ Check out this episode! Transcript Amy Gardner: [00:00:08] Nor am I investing my time the way that I want to and the way that I need to in order to achieve my goals. Intro: [00:00:18] Welcome to The Resilient Lawyer podcast. In this podcast, we have meaningful, in-depth conversations with lawyers, entrepreneurs, and change agents. We offer tools and strategies for creating a more joyful and satisfying life. And now your host, Jeena Cho. Jeena Cho: [00:00:38] Hello my friends, thanks for being with us today. In this episode I'm so happy to have Amy Gardner. She is an attorney and certified professional coach who coaches attorneys on career leadership and professionalism as she is at Appochromatik. She also provides group training and consulting services to law firms and other organizations. Amy has a unique track record of working with law students as dean of students at University of Chicago Law School and a successful career practicing law or as a litigation associate and later as an associate partner at Miss Chicago firm. Before we get into the interview, if you haven't listened to the last bonus episode go back and check it out. I shared a 6 minute guided meditation practice to let go of stress and anxiety. It's a preview for my course Mindful Pause, which will relaunch in March. So often I hear lawyers say they know they should practice mindfulness but they don't have the time, and as I always tell every lawyer they can start with just six minutes or .1 hour. Of all the hours you dedicate to your clients, work, and others, you deserve to have at least one hour to yourself. Mindful Pause is designed for lawyers like you to fit into your hectic schedule. Also, check it out in the show notes or head on over to JeenaCho.com to learn more. And with that, here's Amy. Amy, welcome to The Resilient Lawyer podcast. Amy Gardner: [00:02:01] Thank you. I'm so happy to be here. I really appreciate it. Jeena Cho: [00:02:04] So let's just get started by having you know give us a 30 second introduction of who you are and what you Dale. Amy Gardner: [00:02:10] Sure. So as you mentioned I previously practiced law first at Skåne Chicago and then at a mid-sized firm in Chicago. It is now part of Nixon Peabody and after making partner there realized. About a year later that it wasn't quite the right fit for me and quite what I expected it to be. So I went to the University of Chicago Law School as the dean of students there created a number of professionalism and leadership programs there and had the opportunity to do some coaching trainings and start using a Coaching Approach with students which I found really rewarding and enjoyable. And so when I decided to leave the University of Chicago Law School I wanted to hang on to some of the elements that I had really liked about the Dean of Students job and one of those was the coaching aspect. So I completed an intensive coaching certification program and now I coach attorneys and other professionals often as you said on career and leadership issues. So people who are not sure if they want to make partner or people who want to make partner but need to work on certain skills to be able to get there or people who just have been sliding through their careers and need help to start move into moving into a place where they're actually deciding what they want and then for people who want to make a change. I often do mock interviews resume review cover letter review and things like that. [00:03:33] And then as you mentioned we also do trainings often for law firms and other organizations on things like time management. How to receive feedback how to give feedback how to be a good mentor or good mentee. All sorts of topics like that just trying to help attorneys and other professionals to get rid of the distractions and distortions in their careers and really focus on what they want out of their careers and lives and then how to get there. Jeena Cho: [00:04:02] I think your career is just so interesting because I find that so often lawyers like really super identify with who they are with what they do. It's almost like the sum of their entire sum of who they are as just being a lawyer and just seems like such a huge jump to go from like being in a law firm to going back to a law school as as a dad and then now kind of going off on your own and doing coaching and you just talk a little bit about that journey. And like you know how did you know that it was time to shift. And did you have any like hesitations about letting go of your identity as a lawyer. Amy Gardner: [00:04:45] I think for me it was I loved practicing law. I had done two trials. I had second chaired a really big jury trial in Texas. I had taken a bunch of depositions I had done all the things that you're supposed to do. And I had enjoyed a lot about that. I enjoyed the intellectual challenge but several of my professors came to me and said hey you know the Dean of Students is leaving. You should think about doing this. And I was sort of like give me a break. I'm a law firm partner. Why would I want to go be responsible for 700 students. [00:05:20] And I had the opportunity to do a four week fellowship in Europe through the German Marshall Fund and I met all of these amazing lawyers in different cities in Europe who were doing things that felt more meaningful to me than the work that I was doing at that point and it got me thinking more broadly about what I could do with my skills and experience. And that didn't necessarily involve discovery disputes and things like that and I realized that OK maybe the Dean of Students thing is a good idea and as I talked to friends about it people person after person kept saying oh my gosh that's perfect for you. When I get my notice my old firm the partner I been working for started laughing and said Of course you are of course an expert. And so it was and I was working for a particular Dean makes schol who is now the president at the University of Oregon. And Mike really wanted as he put it. He liked the fact I downshifted from a law firm to higher ed and he really gave me a lot of runway and support to do a lot of things with community building and professionalism and leadership training that the university Chicago Law School hadn't done before. So he really enabled me to approach it from the standpoint of somebody who had been supervising junior associates and knew what they needed and the opportunity to see students learn and grow was really exciting and meaningful. And so I really liked that aspect in terms of when I decided to leave and deciding what I wanted to do next. It was a long process. [00:07:00] I won't bore you with but I had decided back in 2014 to leave and I stayed for two years after that. And so during that time I had met with a career coach had really I had the gift of being able to think about what I wanted to do and how I would do something that was aligned with my values. But that didn't have some of the drawbacks that I had seen as a dean of students because I had had offers to go to other schools and knew that that wasn't where I wanted to spend the next segment of my career. And I saw how valuable it was to work with a coach who didn't have her own agenda and who simply wanted me to figure out what I wanted and then helped me get there and as opposed to a mentor or even a significant other who often has their own slant or viewpoint on things. And I saw how valuable that was and realized how valuable that might have been. At other points in my career and especially as I started using coaching techniques students realized wait a minute. I really like this and this actually could be my career rather than just a segment of it. Jeena Cho: [00:08:11] Yeah. You know maybe we can spend a little bit time talking about you know working with a coach. I think it's not something that's necessarily familiar to lawyers. I I would go to college. I love working at a coach. You know how is working with a coach Lessie different than seeing a therapist like what's the role of a coach and why should a lawyer consider working with Coach Sure. Amy Gardner: [00:08:38] So it's different than working with a therapist in large part because coaching and agreements are set up to be short term. So for example you might sign on with a coach for 12 sessions and that isn't to say that you can do a second set or third set of sessions but it's generally focused on discrete issues so another difference is that with a therapist where and I say this not in any way as a dig against therapists and I have recommended therapy to many many former students and attorney friends over the years but in therapy often it can be more focused on looking at the past and looking backwards and understanding actions and issues and focused on more mental health issues like that that can be more pervasive versus in coaching. If somebody comes to me and says I need to learn how to have a better relationship with my boss we're going to look backwards a bit to understand how the relationship got to where it is but then we're going to be focused on the strategies going forward. [00:09:44] And it's going to be more focused on not looking at underlying issues I would never ask a client about what my relationship with your father teach you about this situation and things like that if there are deeper issues that I'm going to refer a client to a therapist because I have loads of counseling and coaching training but I'm not a therapist. And so there are times where I have clients who work with both a therapist and a coach. I have clients who have worked with a therapist who then has recommended that they work with the coach. So we're going to be more focused on how the client can move forward and address particular skills and the changes they want to make in life. So things like if you know you want to make partner figuring out what skills you need and then how you can get those skills versus getting into more mental health type issues it. Jeena Cho: [00:10:37] Can take a little bit about sort of the nitty gritty of how to be a better human. If he had a lawyer and I knew a thing that so many lawyers struggle with that is actually managing their time you know first time as one of our most important resources and most valuable resources and we only get fourteen hundred forty minutes a day and I think there's this expectation that if you just keep adding more things onto your to do less somehow it will magically get done and now that we're in this really all that mindful about what we put on that list is just more stuff gets piled on there and then we and then our entire goal is to just try to work through that to do less and we sort of measure how well we're doing by how many things we checked off our to do that. Now what are some things that lawyers can do to kind of stay on top of their time and manage their time better. Amy Gardner: [00:11:29] So it may sound counterintuitive but one thing that I found incredibly helpful is for lawyers to track their time and often lawyers say wait a minute I already have to record my time for my job. But what I found with my clients and in my own experience is that there are all these things you do during the day that aren't reflected in your time sheet. And those are things both at work and afterwork. And so what I recommend is tracking all of your time for a week and if you do that you'll figure out where those 4800 and 40 minutes a day are going and then you can use that information to evaluate am I investing my time the way that I want to and the way that I need to in order to achieve my goals and when I've done this for myself. I've often found that I am doing things that don't need to be done or I'm doing things that could be automated or delegated off of my To Do list. [00:12:25] And so you do lose that dogmeat head us crossing something off your to do list. But what you save is just a little bit of your energy for things that really matter rather than things that are getting you distracted. Jeena Cho: [00:12:38] Yeah that makes a lot of sense. You know when I was going through my career transition I was working with a coach and she kind of had me do something similar which was as I'm going through my day actually color. Could the calendars I use google calendar show you know when I look back if I the last hour that I spent if I really felt like at ease and if I really enjoy what I was doing I would be a different color. And then if I like really trended and hated what I was doing it be a different color. No it's really interesting to see after a week just seeing like you know where where these little pockets of time where I like really hated what I was doing and there I knew other pockets of time where I was really enjoying and feeling like I was you know experiencing that sense of flow and ease. [00:13:23] Now I was like OK like now I'm going to try to do more of coming of course like like can't be just all about you know the stuff that makes you happy and whatever the pleasure chasing. But it was a really interesting experiment to do and I think there's a lot of value in just seeing where your time goes and not sort of going through it mindlessly. Amy Gardner: [00:13:43] It's fascinating that there are all these studies that show that we overestimate in our minds how much we actually work during the week. And this can be really revealing to see OK maybe actually I'm not working as many hours as I think or maybe I'm not spending as many hours on housework and hoping that my significant other being an active part of the relationship as I thought maybe I'm not spending as much time with family members or friends as I thought. And for me sometimes as little things like when I've done this sometimes I've discovered that I waste a lot of time. If I start with e-mails in the morning and that's been really valuable to realize that I'm starting my day with other people's priorities and of course there are limits to how much you can ignore your email for the first hour of the day when you're a lawyer. But it can really lead to some useful insights about where your time is going and where you can find more of it. And like you said where you would like to be spending more time and what's making you happy. Jeena Cho: [00:14:41] Yeah. So do you not take your e-mails pacing in the morning. Amy Gardner: [00:14:45] So I try to not check my e-mail first thing in the morning but it's really hard. So my compromise is usually I just skim it to see if there's anything urgent and then I try to come back to it spend a couple hours getting concentrated work done and then come back to it a bit later because I've found that otherwise if I start off by replying to emails first thing in the morning my day goes down a path that may or may not be consistent with what I need to get done that day or want to go on holiday. [00:15:13] Often if you give things a few minutes rather than responding instantly a lot of things work themselves out. Jeena Cho: [00:15:19] Yeah that's true. Yeah that's one of the things that I struggle with all the time and I you know and especially when I teach mindfulness classes as one of the things that comes up really often lawyers as I tried to find a healthy relationship with your inbox and that there is anything like single or easy answers to that because I notice you know I also try not to check my e-mail friends in the morning but then I just have that anxiety around like what's that. And then when I do use the Internet you know usually there is like if there's nothing urgent then it's like okay great I can sort of go home at my day. [00:15:57] But if there is something that requires my attention that can end up derailing my day in a way that I wasn't anticipated in hindsight it's like that. Think how we could have waited until some other day to reach Antti but it's really hard not to kind of get sucked into the vortex of whatever it is. And bandsmen your inbox and I feel like as we kind of evolve and trying to figure out. Like what. Like what. No. And it really hasn't been that binds. So e-mail became such a crucial part of how we communicate and I think we're all sort of struggling to try to figure out like what does that balance look like. Amy Gardner: [00:16:40] And I think there's a big difference for me. So it's often a client emergency as a client just got an interview on very short notice and I need to help the client get ready for the interview. So it's not an emergency persay but it's you know it's something urgent. But obviously if you're practicing law there are times where I think they have an emergency that may or may not be an emergency. But then there are true emergencies. [00:17:04] But to the extent that you're just dealing with normal things that are you know the things that make up your day and you have something that is more critical. You have to figure out what works for you in the setting that you're in and with your clients and try to stick to it but it can be credibly difficult to do that. [00:17:25] You have a tool that you like to use for what your client's son BNA to track their time and see where you know they're spending how they're spending their time so we do. And if your listeners visit our Web site it's Apple chromatic dot com notably in the show notes. But if they go there and sign up for e-mail list and type in the word time to me I'm happy to send them a link so that they can download it for themselves. But it's just one page essentially where you log what you've done every day you do that and I recommend doing it on paper. We just found that there's something about the physical act of writing it down and if you use an app has made that on your phone then you can get sucked into the rabbit hole of all the other things going on on your phone. [00:18:12] So I recommend using paper and then once you log your time for the week and the second page of the download has an exercise you can do to tally up what categories of your life most of your time is going to and which I think that second step could be really instructive. I think the first step can help you see. Yikes. I actually spent half an hour today trying to figure out a perfect Spotify Running list and I only ran for 20 minutes anyway. And so that piece of it is really helpful for awareness but then that second step I think is really helpful to see whether you're spending your time in a way that's consistent with your priorities and your values. And of course every week is different. [00:18:53] All that but I really think it can be credibly valuable. Jeena Cho: [00:18:58] For the lawyers that are married and they have significant other you know people that they love and want to spend time. Like what's your suggestion for kind of carving out time for that person and really prioritizing it or you have like tools or shedded GS or actually cultivating those relationships that are meaningful and important to you. Amy Gardner: [00:19:24] Sure so I got married at the beginning of my 3L year in law school to my college boyfriend. So many many moons ago. We've had a lot of practice of this and one thing that has worked for us and that has worked for several of our clients is and bear with me because I know this is going to sound completely unromantic but it's a weekly calendar meeting and we really recommend that you set aside an hour where there are no distractions and you sit and talk with each other about your week ahead. And in the coming weeks. And the idea is that it gets you in touch with each other. It gets you in sync and it just helps minimize the chaos. Jeena Cho: [00:20:09] Yeah I really like that idea that anything there is all this expectation that your relationship should just work magically vanish. Amy Gardner: [00:20:19] If only if only that level of eight words. Jeena Cho: [00:20:22] Yeah. And sometimes you actually need a little bit of planning to be spontaneous rationing. Yeah. Amy Gardner: [00:20:31] We have a checklist that we go through to make sure that we had everything. And it really it makes a tremendous difference. Jeena Cho: [00:20:40] What is your checklist. Amy Gardner: [00:20:42] So we like to start with three things that we're grateful for from the previous week. And the idea is that that starts things off on a positive note and helps you share in those joys that you may not have had the chance to talk about yet. And then we focus on the week and weekend ahead. So who has what major commitments who will be home late one night of the week who will be swamped which days. Things like that. And then after we go through the week then we look over the next month to try to minimize big surprises. So who has a work trip coming up who has a big meeting to prepare for that's going to take a lot of her time. Any upcoming holidays or birthdays that you need to get a gift for. And then any upcoming trips or 3 day weekends that you might want to schedule something fun during and then we go on to meal planning for the upcoming week and make a grocery list and then go through duties. Who is going to get the drycleaning when it's ready on Wednesday. Who is cooking that week. And certainly for people who have children you'd want to go through and who's handling the soccer team snacks on Thursday. Things like that and what we found you know there's been a lot written lately about emotional labor and how that can end up divided in a relationship. [00:21:59] We found that having this meeting where we're both talking about all these issues has really helped make our marriage much more equal that I think it might be otherwise and it just helps you feel more like a teen because you're approaching the league with the United Front you with better communication and it just it increases the feeling of camaraderie when things don't go quite as planned. And for us it's really helped minimize the chaos. Jeena Cho: [00:22:25] Yeah yeah I can see how this would help to sort of reduce that cognitive overload that we can have a kind of like does running through all of these scenes that we have to keep in the back of my mind. It's like OK like I just have to keep running through that safe. Don't forget it. [00:22:40] But this actually kind of set its proper place in space so that you don't have to like constantly think about us and what the fear of forgetting is you know that I might do to pick up the dry cleaners or go pick up the milk or raid and I guess this kind of does heal nicely into and it's also like beginning of the year. It's a nice time to start to think about them and I don't even really like that word. New Year's resolution because I think it's just kind of has her baggage and kind of goes along with that. You know I think so I feel like we started off the beginning of the year with all the best intentions but you know eat or kale you get more exercise or whatever it is. Now of course by January were ready for gotten high resolution. [00:23:27] So suggestions or thoughts about how to sort of plan your goals so that you know you don't like immediately forget it or else it's just one of those things that kind of just add to that sense of burden and guilt. Amy Gardner: [00:23:44] Yeah. There's nothing actually magical about January 1st. And so I encourage people to give themselves Grace with January and think about goals you know year round because any day is an opportunity to start a new habit or to start working on a goal. One of my favorite resources for goal setting is this book by Michael Hiatt that came out in January of 2013 called best year ever. And so a lot of my thinking about goals has been really informed by my clients programs and books about goal setting. But one of the things that he recommends is we've all heard of SMART goals. He recommends the smarter goal framework which I really love and basically the idea is that your goal should be specific measurable and actionable. But instead of realistic like we normal talk normally talk about with smart goals he recommends that your goals be risky and the ideas that you give yourself the chance to rise to the challenge by setting goals that are going to stretch and challenge you. And so that's one piece that's a little different. And then he of course recommends a b time keyed then the the E.R. pert of smarter is E is for exciting and the idea is that it has to be something you feel inspired by because whether it's the thing itself or the thing that will result. So you may not be excited by the thought of paying off your student loans but the thought of the financial freedom you'll have afterwards might be the exciting piece for you. [00:25:13] And the idea is if you don't have something about the goal or the outcome that's exciting you're not going to follow through. And then he has a second R so that the smarter is relevant. And they're saying you know this goal has to align with my life my values and then my goals have to align with each other. So if you're a junior associate at a big firm you could have a goal to go from a couch potato to running a marathon in a year. And that might work for you but you're also trying to get home to new baby. Then you might just not have the hours that you'd need each week for the long runs to be able to run a marathon. So it might be that a goal of running a 5 K or a 10K might be more relevant to your life. And so the idea is that from the get go you're writing goals that are going to be achievable but also excite you and be relevant to your life. And so you're setting yourself up for more success just as you're writing your goals than another piece that so many people advise. And I've definitely seen in my own life and with my clients is the importance of writing your goals down and so you can have that frame of reference and so you don't just put them in the back of your mind. And also keeping your y front of mind. So it's when you reach the point that things are you're actually having to deliver on these goals and do the work to achieve them. Remembering your why is so vital to keep you going. I actually had a goal last year to finish my master's degree from Northwestern and public policy and administration. [00:26:54] And when I wrote out my Y in January it seemed so obvious why I wanted to finish my master's degree and the weekend that my final capstone paper was due. I actually went back to my wife to remember why am I doing this and and it and I was like okay I can get through three more days. [00:27:11] All right. It was really helpful for me. And then you know we also we often write down our goals and then set them aside and you know January 15th to remember what they were because we haven't kept them front of mind. But we also have a schedule time to work on them. So I encourage my clients to set aside some time whether it's every day or every weekend. When you're actually going to work on those goals. Yeah I didn't really know. Jeena Cho: [00:27:36] Yeah I think it's you know sometimes really counterintuitive but actually setting goals that I think there's this sense like if I you know set the goal to run a marathon then that's somehow better than you know running a 5 k. But I think sometimes it's actually more helpful to set like a fairly easily achievable goal because then you don't have that sense of discouragement. So by January or if you're not on track to run a marathon then you feel sure discouraging you start engaging in negative self taught. Like oh my guys are you again so going into it and then saying like you know what. I'm just going to you know walk or run specification potato. And that's like an easily achievable goal. And then you can sort of work your way up from there like I often talk to lawyers about you know meditation and then it's like I'm going to start meditating I'm going to do half an hour a day and I'm like No no no. [00:28:32] You know it's over like two minutes a day you know like honestly that it's just so many of these habits are really more about consistency rather than duration. Amy Gardner: [00:28:43] Absolutely. And I think that you know help letting yourself build momentum and get some easy wins can encourage you and keep you going. So you could do something if you your goal was to say run a 10k in November you could set a goal. I'm going to run a five K by April. And you know you give yourself that checkpoint so you can feel that sense of accomplishment and celebration and give yourself something that's more readily attainable as a stepping stone on your way to that bigger goal. Jeena Cho: [00:29:12] Yeah. Anything that feels like a nice place to pause in and if the list is out there that are interested in learning more about you or your services. Where should they go. Amy Gardner: [00:29:27] Sure so we'd love to have them visit epigrammatic dot com. It's a p o c h r and h t. K dot com. And again if you enter a time in the message on the sign up box to join our email list you'll automatically receive a download of a Time Tracker and that you can use to receive tracking your time helps you get more on top of it and find more time. Jeena Cho: [00:29:51] And we finally get to one more question. What does it mean to be a resilient lawyer to you? Amy Gardner: [00:30:00] So to me, being a resilient lawyer means hanging onto the reasons that you went to law school and keeping those in mind, even on the days when it can be very easy to forget. And then every day trying to be a little bit better than you'd been the day before. Jeena Cho: [00:30:17] Thank you so much for joining me today, I really appreciate it. Amy Gardner: [00:30:21] Thank you. Closing: [00:30:28] Thanks for joining us on The Resilient Lawyer podcast. If you've enjoyed the show, please tell a friend. It's really the best way to grow the show. To leave us a review on iTunes, search for The Resilient Lawyer and give us your honest feedback. It goes a long way to help with our visibility when you do that, so we really appreciate it. As always, we'd love to hear from you. E-mail us at smile@theanxiouslawyer.com. Thanks and look forward to seeing you next week.
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