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Best podcasts about northeastern university school

Latest podcast episodes about northeastern university school

Legal Face-off
Remick on Diddy jury selection, Medwed on Read retrial, Kravit on Milwaukee judge arrest, Ziegler on fetal personhood, and much more

Legal Face-off

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025


Magna Legal Services Director and Senior Litigation Consultant Hiliary Remick joins Legal Face-Off to discuss jury selection in Diddy's trial. Northeastern University School of Law distinguished Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Daniel Medwed discusses the latest in the retrial of Karen Read. Kravit Hovel & Krawczyk Founding Partner Stephen Kravit joins Rich and […]

WBUR News
IRS reportedly eyes stripping Harvard of tax-exempt status

WBUR News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 4:37


Julian Fray, a professor at Northeastern University School of Law, joins WBUR's Morning Edition.

IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield
Wolf Greenfield's 2024 Summer Associates

IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 9:24


The Wolf Greenfield Summer Program gives aspiring attorneys a firsthand look at life inside of a thriving law firm. Participants are assigned to a specific Wolf Greenfield practice group, but they are also exposed to multiple practices to offer a 360-degree view of the firm's diverse services. This year's program featured nine associates and one technology specialist intern. Four of them are featured on this edition of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield: Neha Krishna: a rising senior at the University of PennsylvaniaBen Nickerson: attends the Northeastern University School of LawKatie Schneider: attends the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of LawKatherine Wade: attends the Chicago-Kent Law School and is a Patent Paralegal in the Biotechnology practice groupHere are a few highlights of their conversation.01:10 - How the associates heard about Wolf Greenfield's Summer Program and what led each to apply03:12 - One of Neha's favorite projects this summer03:57 - Katie and Katherine discuss how the summer program has prepared them for what's next in their legal career05:28 - What surprised Ben this summer06:46 - Advice for those considering the summer program ###

Trumpcast
What Next: What Are Presidential Debates For?

Trumpcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 27:00


Though their influence on voters seems to be between negligible and nonexistent, presidential debates are still important. And even if their past performances were sometimes hard to watch, it's good for democracy that Trump and Biden will meet on stage this election cycle. But these debates will be a little different this time… Guest: Alan Schroeder, Professor Emeritus at the Northeastern University School of Journalism with a focus on presidential elections, author of Presidential Debates: Risky Business on the Campaign Trail. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Next | Daily News and Analysis
What Are Presidential Debates For?

What Next | Daily News and Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 27:00


Though their influence on voters seems to be between negligible and nonexistent, presidential debates are still important. And even if their past performances were sometimes hard to watch, it's good for democracy that Trump and Biden will meet on stage this election cycle. But these debates will be a little different this time… Guest: Alan Schroeder, Professor Emeritus at the Northeastern University School of Journalism with a focus on presidential elections, author of Presidential Debates: Risky Business on the Campaign Trail. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Daily Feed
What Next: What Are Presidential Debates For?

Slate Daily Feed

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 27:00


Though their influence on voters seems to be between negligible and nonexistent, presidential debates are still important. And even if their past performances were sometimes hard to watch, it's good for democracy that Trump and Biden will meet on stage this election cycle. But these debates will be a little different this time… Guest: Alan Schroeder, Professor Emeritus at the Northeastern University School of Journalism with a focus on presidential elections, author of Presidential Debates: Risky Business on the Campaign Trail. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladies Who Law School
Making Deals in Legal Tech with LinkSquares Legal Director, Ashlyn Donohue

Ladies Who Law School

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 29:03


Ashlyn Donohue is currently a Legal Director at Boston-based LinkSquares, Inc. Before this role, she was at HubSpot. Ashlyn also has prior experience in operations, with a focus on using data to drive actionable insights to improve operational efficiency and align cross-functional teams. Ashlyn received her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law.Connect with Ashlyn on LinkedInWhat type of lawyer Quiz Get a free trial of Audible using this LINK! Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theladieswholawpodcast

The Behavioral Corner
Gambling Problem? You're Not Alone.

The Behavioral Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 41:12 Transcription Available


Join host Steve Martorano as he discusses the dangerous impact of online gambling and micro-betting on public health with guests Harry Levant, a certified gambling counselor, and two Northeastern University School of Law colleagues, Richard Daynard, and Mark Gottlieb. They explore the evolution of the gambling industry and its unprecedented combination of companies, media, sports leagues, and governments, all working together to deliver for-profit what is a known addictive product. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER-------------------------------The Behavioral Corner is produced in partnership with Retreat Behavioral Health -- where healing happens.

Behind the Blue
February 1, 2024 - Anastasia Curwood & Austin Zinkle (Civil Rights and Restorative Justice-Kentucky)

Behind the Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 44:26


LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 1, 2024) – “Every single one of them said, ‘My God, I had no idea something like this happened.' I think they are learning something about their communities that they didn't know before,” says Anastasia Curwood, director of the Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies, referring to the reaction of students to their work with the groundbreaking Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Kentucky Project, a pilot program stemming from the pioneering CRRJ Project at Northeastern University School of Law. Prompted by the national project and working with the University of Kentucky's Rosenberg School of Law, they recognized the urgent need to address unsolved murders in Kentucky tied to racism or racial hostility. The multidimensional approach encompasses legal seminars, historical research, and a restorative justice element, intertwining legal expertise and historical context to unravel mysteries dating back through the past 100 years. This unique project bridges the gap between academic disciplines, offering students the opportunity to delve into cold cases that state agencies, hindered by resource constraints, often overlook or are unable to continue work on. The significance of this initiative lies not only in its historical inquiry but also in its potential to redefine how Kentuckians perceive their past. By investigating historical wrongs, the project seeks to create a more honest narrative of the Commonwealth, acknowledging the lasting impact on families and communities. On this episode of ‘Behind the Blue,' Curwood is joined by Austin Zinkle, a post-doctoral scholar and co-leader of the CRRJ-Kentucky legal clinic. They discuss the intricate connections between the past and present, and their efforts to shed light on real traumas and historical injustices that continue to shape Kentucky today.  "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

Catholic Women Preach
October 29, 2023: "Loving Our Neighbor" with Marielena Hincapié

Catholic Women Preach

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 6:31


Preaching for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Marielena Hincapié offers a reflection on immigration in light of the Gospel: "Let us advocate for just and compassionate immigration policies at the federal, state and local levels that respect the dignity of every human being. Our roles as educators, scholars, advocates, and followers of Christ call us to engage in thoughtful dialogue and actively work towards a society that upholds the rights and well-being of all, especially the most vulnerable." Marielena Hincapié is a Distinguished Immigration Fellow and Visiting Scholar at Cornell University's Immigration Law and Policy Program.Marielena immigrated as a child from Medellín, Colombia, to Central Falls, Rhode Island and grew up as the youngest in a family of 10 children. She earned her juris doctor degree from Northeastern University School of Law. Visit https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/10292023 to learn more about Marielena, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
The Measure of Our Age – MT Connolly

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 45:23


Retire Smarter. Don't miss an episode in this free Retirement School: Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | RSS ________________________   Has there ever been a better time to be an older adult? Lifespans have increased significantly in the 21st century and older adults report high levels of happiness. But there are major challenges an aging population poses - and faces - at the societal, governmental, legal and individual levels. MT Connolly, the former head of the U.S. Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative, discusses her new book The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money and Meaning Later in Life and ways of improving life for older adults at those different levels. MT Connolly joins us from Washington, DC. ___________________ Bio MT Connolly, a leading national expert on elder justice, was awarded a MacArthur "genius" grant for her work shaping research, policy and practice. She was founding head of DOJ's Elder Justice Initiative, architect of the federal Elder Justice Act, and lead author of the Elder Justice Roadmap, setting priorities for the field. That work, and her research for "The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money and Meaning Later in Life," led her to co-design teams that provide more holistic, hopeful, and evidence-based services aimed to reduce trouble and enhance connection as we age, like the innovative "RISE" program. First pilot-tested in Maine, and now expanding elsewhere, RISE services are “person-centered” and can include support for caregivers and others. MT grew up in Rochester, Minnesota and the Northwoods of Wisconsin, graduated from Stanford and Northeastern University School of Law, is adjunct faculty at USC's Davis School of Gerontology, and lives in Washington, DC. _________________________ For More on MT Connolly The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life Website ________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Breaking the Age Code – Dr. Becca Levy Who Will Take Care of You When You Are Older? – Joy Loverde Are You Ready for The New Long Life? – Andrew Scott Getting Good at Getting Older – Rabbi Laura Geller _________________________ Mentioned in This Podcast Episode Is This Risk on Your Radar? – Julie Belshe How the Elderly Lose Their Rights - The New Yorker The Mindful Body – Ellen Langer The New Old Age - David Brooks in The Atlantic Dr. Kate Wilber USC ___________________________ Wise Quotes On Creativity and Curiosity "Then there's aging as an opportunity. The late chapters of life has been a good opportunity for expanded creativity and curiosity. And I think we really underestimate old age in this respect, because there is so much we can do. And recent article by David Brooks in the Atlantic focusing on Encore Time focused on this as well. And I think that it's a spectacular time to do something new, to try something new that can also be tremendously enriching. There's the power of awe and transformation. Life is, and time is transformation. We're always changing. But also if we focus on what we think is beautiful, what is transcendent? And that's different for everybody. It might be a night sky for somebody. For another person, it might be a religious practice. For another person, it might be meditation, or a trip to the Grand Canyon. It's different for everybody, but it's feeling like we're part of something bigger, like this great flow of humanity, but also the universe. We're the tiny little specks in the universe. And ironically, really embracing that and feeling that can change our existence." On Time and Meaning "...the sacred gift of time is the greatest upside of aging. A lot of people are deprived of that gift historically, and in our own time. The other way that I think about the upsides is that what I've tried to do both in my writing and i...

The R.A.C.E. Podcast
Advocating for Democracy and Racial Equity with Keesha Gaskins-Nathan

The R.A.C.E. Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 42:51


Welcome to Episode 13 of the 2nd season of The R.A.C.E. Podcast. Today I am honored to be joined by Keesha Gaskins-Nathan the Democratic Practice–United States program and the Racial Justice Initiative at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.Meet Keesha Gaskins-NathanKeesha is a philanthropic strategist, a student of movements, a critical constitutional scholar, and a Gemini. Keesha is the director for the Democratic Practice–United States program and the Racial Justice Initiative at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Ms. Gaskins-Nathan is dedicated to advancing measures and ideas that improve democratic systems and engage democratic culture in the United States to support full and fair democratic and economic opportunity for all residents. Keesha has worked as an organizer, lobbyist, and trial attorney. Prior to joining the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, she was senior counsel with the Brennan Center for Justice, serving as the director of the Redistricting and Representation program. Her portfolio included redistricting reform, voting rights, and elections, with a focus on voter suppression issues. She is a Commissioner for the New York State Public Finance Board, 2022-2023 Atlantic Racial Equity Fellow, and has served as 2021-2022 Daynard Public Interest Fellow at Northeastern University School of Law, 2019 Aspen Ideas Scholar, and 2008 Feminist Leadership Fellow with the University of Minnesota, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs – Center on Women and Public Policy. She is a frequent commentator on voting rights and redistricting reform and regularly appears on numerous news and public affairs programming, including past appearances on Background Briefing, The Great Battlefield, PBS's NewsHour, MSNBC, and Bill Moyers.Keesha also is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs - where she teaches a course on Democracy, Movements, and Public Policy.Listen in as Keesha shares:Her identifies and how they inform her workWhat inspired her to focus on racial equity and democracy in her workThe deep alignment between her job and her workHow she stays encouraged and the legacy she hopes to leaveWhat she wants folks in this work to do, think, or feelLearn more and connect with Keesha Gaskins-Nathan:Website: Rockefeller Brothers FundLinkedInHi listener! Please take our short Listener Survey HERE to give The R.A.C.E. Podcast team feedback on the show. We will use the feedback to inform how we approach conversations in the future. Upon completion, you will be entered in our quarterly drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! Your email address will only be used for this purpose. Thanks in advance - we appreciate your feedback.Connect with Keecha Harris and Associates: Website: https://khandassociates.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keecha-harris-and-associates/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khandassociates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukpgXjuOW-ok-pHtVkSajg/featured Connect with Keecha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keechaharris/

Notes To My (Legal) Self
Season 5, Episode 19: How Can We Get Better Connected (to Our Legal Data)? with Bo Kinloch

Notes To My (Legal) Self

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 49:11


Director of Legal Operations, Managing Attorney (ex Hasbro). Strategic legal operations for in house legal departments; design thinking; product counsel and bringing together 12 years in-house with experience and skill in game design and software development. Bo has just finished the first-phase of his legal-ops career after building Hasbro, Inc.'s legal operations from scratch. He did so while maintaining a rich legal practice in kids' data privacy, digital product counsel (including for almost all of Hasbro's connected toy products between 2016 and 2023). But law was not Bo's first career – Band Life. After graduating UC Santa Cruz (modern literary studies, highest honors), he spent the rest of the 1990s playing guitar in the San Francisco indie rock/shoegazer/neo-psychedelic California-pop band “Pete,” (Instagram page) creating this release: https://peterecords.bandcamp.com/releases – while working at Polygram Group Distribution. PS2 Game Designer By 2002, Bo was now a game designer at Idol Minds, LLC, a developer near Boulder known for the “Coolboarders” and “Rally Cross” franchises. Wait, what? He shipped “Neopets: The Darkest Faerie” in 2005 as lead game designer. How? He learned C, studied lots of books on game design and development and put together a Windows game demo himself that helped to get his foot in the door. His experience as a web application developer for UC Santa Barbara (where his (now) wife was an English PhD. candidate) in creating applications using SQL and ASP technologies to deliver dynamic web pages in HTML and VB Script also helped open that door. And, those apps were aimed at helping administrators administer the English Department. Sound familiar? Legal Practice Bo went to law school in his mid-thirties. He graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 2009 and managed to get his foot in the door at Hasbro. During that time he worked on Hasbro's growing entertainment portfolio: television for the Hub (a JV with Discovery Channel) and on a massive software implementation of a rights-management system for Hasbro Studios. Full Circle: The Digital Practice & Legal Ops From the beginning, as the “tech guy” within Hasbro's legal department, Bo worked on things that would be recognizable as legal ops now. This started with Access databases to track contract rights. It ultimately led to fully embracing building full-blown applications in Microsoft 365 tools for CLM and process management, building an Innovation Committee, a Legal Ops Advisory Committee, and evangelizing legal ops for years in the department. Bo was almost single-handedly responsible for getting the whole department to adopt SharePoint along a (semi!) rational framework in the department. Full Ops Now, Bo is committed to legal operations as his core passion, and wants to be a part of the transformation that's happening both from within a smart, ambitious department ready to embrace the digital transformation journey to across the ops community, taking part in the amazing conversations that are happening every day. This is an amazing community to be a part of! Bo wants to build amazing programs. In both senses of the word: (a) ops programs for legal departments and (b) amazing, creative software and tech programs. Build them. Not just implement them. He says his true superpowers are seeing the connections between what others may see as disparate parts and then demonstrating how to synthesize these into . . . the art of the possible. He is a big-picture thinker who uses some pretty technical specifics and insight to make it happen.

More Perfect
The Original Anti-Vaxxer

More Perfect

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 40:43


In 1902, a Swedish-American pastor named Henning Jacobson refused to get the smallpox vaccine. This launched a chain of events leading to two landmark Supreme Court cases, in which the Court considered the balancing act between individual liberty over our bodies and the collective good. A version of this story originally ran on The Experiment on March 21, 2021. Voices in the episode include: • Rev. Robin Lutjohann — pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts • Michael Willrich — Brandeis University history professor • Wendy Parmet — Northeastern University School of Law professor Learn more: • 1905: Jacobson v. Massachusetts • 1927: Buck v. Bell • 2022: National Federation of Independent Business v. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration • 2022: Biden v. Missouri • "Pox: An American History" by Michael Willrich • "Constitutional Contagion: COVID, the Courts, and Public Health" by Wendy Parmet   Music by Ob (“Wold”), Parish Council (“Leaving the TV on at Night,” “Museum Weather,” “P Lachaise”), Alecs Pierce (“Harbour Music, Parts I & II”), Laundry (“Lawn Feeling”), water feature (“richard iii (duke of gloucester)”), Keyboard (“Mu”), and naran ratan (“Forevertime Journeys”), provided by Tasty Morsels. Additional music by Dieterich Buxtehude (“Prelude and Fugue in D Major”), Johannes Brahms (“Quintet for Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello in B Minor”), and Andrew Eric Halford and Aidan Mark Laverty (“Edge of a Dream”).  Shadow dockets, term limits, amicus briefs — what puzzles you about the Supreme Court? What stories are you curious about? We want to answer your questions in our next season. Click here to leave us a voice memo. Supreme Court archival audio comes from Oyez®, a free law project by Justia and the Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School. Support for More Perfect is provided in part by The Smart Family Fund. Follow us on Instagram, Threads and Facebook @moreperfectpodcast, and X (Twitter) @moreperfect.

Public Defenseless
105: Why it is so Difficult to Get the Innocent out of Prison w/Daniel Medwed

Public Defenseless

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 66:36


In theory, the criminal legal system is designed to find the truth of a matter. In reality, the legal system has been sometimes intentionally and sometimes unintentionally constructed to be as efficient as possible while maintaining its institutional integrity. From plea deals to Executive Clemency, the legal system is often cruelly efficient at convicting the innocent and keeping the innocent looked in prison for decades. Why is that?     Today, Hunter sat down with Professor of Law, Daniel Medwed, to discuss his book Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison to answer that question. At every step of the legal system, there are policies, procedures, and legal doctrines that work in concert to keep the innocent locked up as long as possible. Join us for a fascinating and frustrating examination of the legal machine that is so regularly disinterested in finding the truth and freeing the innocent. Guest: Daniel Medwed, Professor of Law, Northeastern University School of Law Resources: Buy Barred https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/daniel-s-medwed/barred/9781541675902/ Follow Daniel Medwed on Twitter https://twitter.com/danielmedwed?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Arizona v Youngblood https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/488/51/ West Virginia Law Review Article on Arizona v Youngblood The Youngblood Success Stories: Overcoming the "Bad Faith" Destruction of Evidence Standard (wvu.edu)   Contact Hunter Parnell: Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com    

The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar
Bar Exam Coaching Workshop: MBE/MPT Strategies to Crush the Bar Exam

The Latest on the Law: Updates from the Boston Bar

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 47:52


Join the BBA for a workshop on attacking the Multistate Bar Exam, Multistate Performance Test, and overall exam strategies. Nick Horan, Assistant Dean of the Academic Success Program and Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University School of Law will provide tips and tricks on studying for both the MBE and MPT as well as the best ways to prepare for the exam itself. This interactive program will help all those sitting for the exam gain additional skills and preparation. (2/2/23)   Questions? Inquiries about program materials? Contact Alan I. Johnson at ajohnson@bostonbar.org

The Behavioral Corner
Uncovering the Addictive World of Online Gambling and Micro-Betting

The Behavioral Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 40:47 Transcription Available


Join host Steve Martorano as he discusses the dangerous impact of online gambling and micro-betting on public health with guests Harry Levant, a certified gambling counselor, and two Northeastern University School of Law colleagues, Dick Daynard and Mark Gottlieb. They explore the evolution of the gambling industry and its unprecedented combination of companies, media, sports leagues, and governments, all working together to deliver for-profit what is a known addictive product. The guests discuss the techniques used to keep individuals addicted, the dangers of micro-betting, and the need for regulation and policy to control the rapid growth of online gambling. The group also highlights the importance of avoiding stigmatizing language when discussing gambling addiction and explores the need to shift the conversation from focusing on money to the harm caused by gambling.Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER-------------------------------The Behavioral Corner Podcast is made possible by Retreat Behavioral Health. Learn more.

Opportunity Starts at Home
Episode 40 - Housing Matters To Harm Reductionists, the Criminal Legal System and Health Care Reform

Opportunity Starts at Home

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 58:06


In this episode, we talk with Victoria Palacio, Deputy Director of State Strategy at the Legal Action Center. Mrs. Palacio discusses the work of the Legal Action Center, its participation in the OSAH campaign's Roundtable, the latest findings from a survey conducted by the Black Harm Reduction Network, the impact of housing on harm reduction efforts and justice-involved populations, the importance of language in advocacy, and the future projects of the Legal Action Center. Mrs. Palacio also speaks about the work of the Legal Action Center's “No Health=No Justice” campaign, a multi-state advocacy and organizing strategy that works to support de-carceration efforts to ensure that people are not criminalized for conditions related to their health. The campaign involves close partnerships with Legal Action Center's local and state partners, including Alabama Justice Initiative, Black Futurists Group, Illinois Alliance for Reentry & Justice, Just City Memphis/Decarcerate Memphis, Lifeline 2 Success, National Incarceration Association, Northeastern University School of Law/Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project, RestoreHER, Restoring Rights and Opportunities Coalition of Illinois/Heartland Alliance, Safer Foundation, Southern Center for Human Rights, The Ordinary Peoples Society, Voices for a Second Chance, and Women on the Rise. Read the article at: https://www.opportunityhome.org/resources/housing-is-a-solution-why-housing-matters-to-harm-reductionists-and-criminal-legal-system-and-health-care-reform-advocates/ Intro/Closing Song: Free Music Library, YouTube, “Clover 3” URL: www.youtube.com/audiolibrary

TranscendWithM
Know Her Story With Gina Plata Nino

TranscendWithM

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 31:26


Gina Plata-Nino worked with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) where she served as a lead advocate on the Hunger Free Campus legislative campaign to help address food security issues among college students. Before MLRI, she served as a staff attorney at the Central West Justice Center of Community Legal Aid in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she oversaw the Food Security Project, which sought to address the underlying causes of food insecurity and identify ways to give residents access to affordable, nutritious foods. She also worked at the state and federal levels on a variety of legislative, administrative, and policy issues that impacted families with low incomes, seniors, and other vulnerable populations. Additionally, she chaired the Central Massachusetts SNAP Coalition and worked with state and federal organizations to push legislation that removes obstacles to receiving public benefits. Gina holds a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law and a bachelor's degree in history from Montclair State University with minors in Paralegal Studies and Pre-Law. In 2019, the Massachusetts Bar Association named her an Access to Justice Award Rising Star. In 2022 she received the Liberty Award from the Worcester County Bar Association and the Top Women of Law award from the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She is actively involved in her local community and serves on various boards and coalitions including as co-chair of the community engagement and government relations committees for the Worcester County Bar Association, a member of the steering committee, and a mentor for the Massachusetts Bar Association's Tiered Community Mentoring Program. Episode Highlights: What is Gina's background and how did this moment come to be? (3:06) How do we again focus on those people with positions decision-making on making positions? (5:51) The transition from the private sector to relying on the community for support (7:06) There's power in numbers (12:28) Working with the coalition to get the right people involved (16:31) Massachusetts is supposed to be a progressive state, but it's not (21:45) How do we support women of color in running for office? (24:29) Nourish your soul by traveling to different cultures (26:47) Key Takeaway: Keep Fighting The Good Fight!

PURSUING JUSTICE
013023 UNDOCUMENTED UNPUNISHED MURDERS DURING JIM CROW - MARGARET BURNHAM PART 2

PURSUING JUSTICE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 26:45


Professor Margaret Burnham teaches law at Northeastern University and is the founding director of the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at Northeastern University School of Law. A civil rights lawyer, a defense attorney and a judge, she is the author of the new book:By Hands Not Known:Jim Crow's Legal Executioners. Between 1920~1960 in the South there is a piece of history that is both forgotten and overlooked: 1,000 cases of racial violence and death. The stories in this riveting book are a call to recognize the horrific injustice which occurred.The book highlights a legal system which lacked justice for the victims and accountability for the offenders.

PURSUING JUSTICE
UNDOCUMENTED UNPUNISHED MURDERS DURING JIM CROW - MARGARET BURNHAM PART 1

PURSUING JUSTICE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 25:58


Professor Margaret Burnham teaches law at Northeastern University and is the founding director of the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at Northeastern University School of Law. A civil rights lawyer, a defense attorney and a judge, she is the author of the new book:By Hands Not Known:Jim Crow's Legal Executioners. Between 1920~1960 in the South there is a piece of history that is both forgotten and overlooked: 1,000 cases of racial violence and death. The stories in this riveting book are a call to recognize the horrific injustice which occurred. The book highlights a legal system which lacked justice for the victims and accountability for the offenders.

SA Voices From the Field
SNAP and TANF benefits for College Students

SA Voices From the Field

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 49:45


This week on SA Voices From the Field we interviewed Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield and Gina Plata-Nino about SNAP and TANF benefits for College Students.  Amy Ellen Duke-Benfield is Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at Higher Learning Advocates.  She is an advocate with over 20 years of leadership in developing and expanding state and federal policies to increase postsecondary access and success for students with low incomes and students of color.  Prior to joining Higher Learning Advocates, Amy Ellen was a Senior Director for Advocacy and Policy at the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice. Amy Ellen also served as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy for over 15 years, where she analyzed and advocated for federal and state higher education policies to better serve adults with low incomes and others. She developed and advocated for a comprehensive student aid framework that combines financial aid, public benefits, and refundable tax credits to increase postsecondary access for low-income students. She also directed the Benefits Access for College Completion initiative to increase access to public benefits and financial aid for low-income students at community and technical colleges across the country.  Gina Plata-Nino has devoted much of her early professional life to addressing the many causes of hunger and ensuring that low-income individuals never have to place other needs above feeding themselves or their families. She's an attorney at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. She serves as a lead advocate on the Hunger Free Campus legislative campaign and helps address related food security issues among college students. She also assists on targetted help on passage of current legislation working with the Central MA Legislative delegation. She works with state and federal agencies to eliminate systemic barriers to food access. She leads the Central MA SNAP Coalition and the Worcester Food Security Task Force, regional coalitions focused on reducing food insecurity. Prior to joining MLRI she managed the Food Security Project - a collaboration of the Worcester County Food Bank and Central West Justice Center. She has presented at both state and national conferences on the importance of equity in food security. She utilizes her skills as a vehicle for motivating and supporting lasting changes that bring about social justice and build grassroots leadership in her community. She is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and began her career by clerking at the Massachusetts State Appeals Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the first circuit. Please subscribe to SA Voices from the Field on your favorite podcasting device and share the podcast with other student affairs colleagues!

The Good Life Coach
Rob + Ryan DeLena: Authors of "Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life" Discuss Their Memoir

The Good Life Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 74:43


Rob and Ryan DeLena are the co-authors of the Memoir Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life to be released in March of 2023. “As a child Ryan DeLena had difficulty controlling his emotional outbursts. This led to placement in therapeutic schools that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraints. Nothing helped from a team of doctors to heavy medication. Then in 2010, Ryan was voluntarily committed to a mental hospital for further evaluation. His parents Rob and Mary Beth were counseled to place him in a group home. They refused… Written in two voices, Without Restraint is a joint father-son memoir told with both pain and levity, struggle and strength, adventure and heart. It is the story of a misunderstood boy, a father's growth, and a shared love of the outdoors that formed their unbreakable bond.” You'll hear both Ryan and Rob share their experiences with Therapeutic Schools in Massachusetts – getting both perspectives is powerful. This is not intended to be mental or general health advice. This show is for entertainment purposes only. For advice, consult your trusted healthcare provider. Show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/220 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rob + Ryan's Book: Without Restraint: How Skiing Saved My Son's Life Hardcover Michele on IG Michele's Freebie – join the newsletter GUEST BIOS: Robert C. DeLena was raised in Revere, MA, and is a graduate of The Governor's Academy, Trinity College, and Northeastern University School of Law. After practicing law unhappily, he founded a small recruiting company called Legal Staffing Solutions, and for over twenty years has advised law firms, lawyers, and law students on legal hiring. Rob lives in Sudbury, MA with his wife, Mary Beth, and their daughter, Abigail, who currently attends Hamilton College. He spends time skiing with his son Ryan and the great friends he's made during his journey from beginner to reluctant adventurer. Rob has skied all over the United States, internationally in Canada, Chile and Argentina, and even survived a backcountry expedition in Antarctica. He is planning to return to Antarctica with Ryan in late 2022. Ryan C. DeLena is currently a junior at Northern Vermont University studying Outdoor Education. He is widely known in the outdoor community through his social media presence as “Extreme Ryan.” He was pictured on the cover of Backcountry Ski Maps (2020) and has conquered many of the world's signature ski runs including Super-C Couloir in Chile, Little Couloir in Montana, and Tuckerman Ravine in New Hampshire. Ryan has climbed and skied additional peaks in Oregon, Washington, Utah, California, Nevada, Wyoming, and Antarctica. He is an enthusiastic rock climber, ice climber, and avid hiker, summiting the Grand Teton twice and has recently completed the “Hundred Highest” hiking peaks in New England. Ryan has earned advanced certifications from the American Mountain Guides Association and the Professional Ski Instructors of America. He spends every available moment in the White Mountains and plans on adventuring in Svalbard, Peru, and Antarctica in 2022. Thank you so much for listening!

通勤學英語
每日英語跟讀 Ep.K480: About School - 最老學生完成學業與法律學院寄出錯誤通知

通勤學英語

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 3:05


歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K480: About School - Italy's oldest student graduates again aged 98 Giuseppe Paterno, who is 98, has become Italy's oldest graduate - again. 98歲的朱塞佩‧帕特諾成為義大利最年長的畢業生,這是他第二次創紀錄。 Paterno has added a masters in history and philosophy from the University of Palermo to an initial degree in the same subjects he earned there two years ago. 帕特諾2年前先在巴勒莫大學歷史與哲學系取得學士學位後,又在同系修畢碩士學位。 Paterno passed the latest degree with top marks, again, his proud family said on Facebook. 為帕特諾感到自豪的家人在「臉書」表示,他再次以高分通過最新的學位考試。 He has no plans to rest and wants to write a novel using his trusty typewriter. 他沒有休息的計畫,反而想用他那台可靠的打字機寫一部小說。 Born in 1923, Paterno grew up in a poor family in Sicily and despite his love of books and studying, he wasn't able to go to university as a young man. 帕特諾1923年生於西西里島,在貧困家庭中長大,儘管熱愛閱讀和學習,但他年輕時無法上大學。 Instead he served in the navy during World War Two from the age of 20 and went on to be a railway worker. 相反地,他在第二次世界大戰期間服役於海軍,當時20幾歲,之後成為一名鐵路工人。(路透) Next Article Guilty! Law school sends out erroneous admissions emails 法律學院寄出錯誤的入學通知電郵 The Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, said in a statement it's guilty of accidentally sending acceptance emails to former and current applicants. 麻薩諸塞州波士頓的東北大學法律學院在聲明中表示,他們犯下疏失,意外寄送錄取通知書電子郵件給歷屆及當屆的申請人。 The School blamed a "technical error" for the glitch, saying the erroneous emails went to more than 200 people who applied for admission starting next fall, as well as to nearly 4,000 former applicants, some of whom are already enrolled. 該院將這個疏失歸咎於「技術性失誤」,坦言錯誤的電郵已寄給預定明年秋季入學的200多名申請人,以及近4000名歷屆申請人,其中還有人已註冊入學。 Lakisha Papoutsakis, a single mother, who received the acceptance email, said that she has dreamed of going to law school since she was a child. 收到入學通知的單親媽媽拉奇莎‧帕波薩琪斯說,她從小就憧憬進入法學院就讀。 She shared the good news with her loved ones before noticing the follow-up email. "I was like, 'Oh my God this is so amazing,' and then it was like, 'Oh no, sorry, April Fool's Day,'" she said. 她跟親愛的人們分享喜訊後,才注意到後續的電郵。她說:「我本來心想,『我的天啊,這太驚喜了』,然後又覺得,『喔不,真遺憾,這是愚人節吧』。」Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1546670 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1545424 Powered by Firstory Hosting

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast
Guilty! Law school sends out erroneous admissions emails

レアジョブ英会話 Daily News Article Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 1:32


A Massachusetts law school says it's guilty of accidentally sending acceptance emails to thousands of former and current applicants. The Northeastern University School of Law in a statement blamed a “technical error” for the glitch, saying the erroneous emails went to more than 200 people who applied for admission starting next fall, as well as to nearly 4,000 former applicants, some of whom are already enrolled. “The School of Law quickly sent a clarifying email explaining the error. Individual outreach is also taking place to applicants with concerns,” the Boston school said. Final admissions decisions will not be made until later in the academic year. “The School of Law deeply regrets this unintended mistake and is taking steps to ensure that it will not happen in the future,” the school said. Lakisha Papoutsakis, a single mother from Northborough, Massachusetts, who received the acceptance email, told NBC10 Boston that she has dreamed of going to law school since she was a child. She shared the good news with her loved ones before noticing the follow-up email. “I was like, ‘Oh my God this is so amazing,' and then it was like, ‘Oh no, sorry, April Fool's Day,'” she said. This fall's law school class has 234 members out of 3,877 applicants, according to Northeastern's website. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Tabadlab Presents...
Pakistonomy - Episode 113 - The Climate and Food Crisis

Tabadlab Presents...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 54:42


A record-breaking heatwave has been wreaking havoc across the subcontinent, impact the wheat and mange harvest, setting fire to forests, and giving us a trailer of what climate change can do to our world. In this episode, Uzair talks to Dr. Erum Sattar of what is the latest research showing about where the world is headed and what actions governments and individuals must take to day to reduce the likelihood of the worst-case scenarios becoming a reality. Dr.Erum Sattar is the Program Director of the Sustainable Water Management Program and a Lecturer at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the Elizabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University and has taught at Northeastern University School of Law, and the National University of Singapore School of Law where she taught the school's first-ever course on water law and policy. Reading Recommendations: - Diplomacy and Capitalism: The Political Economy of U.S. Foreign Relations - Water: A Biography by Giulio Boccaletti - Invisible China: How the Urban-Rural Divide Threatens China's Rise by Natalie Hell and Scott Rozelle - Metabolical: The truth about processed food and how it poisons people and the planet by Robert H. Lustig

Tobacco Endgame Matters
Lessons Learned from Brookline, MA

Tobacco Endgame Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 30:58


In this episode, we learn how Brookline, MA became the first city in the United States to achieve a tobacco-free generation (TFG). Mark Gottlieb, Executive Director of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law, Anthony Ishak, Brookline Resident and Pharmacist, and Kate Silbaugh, Professor of Law at Boston University and Elected Town Meeting Representative in Brookline open up about the process, perspective, and purpose behind TFG. The Public Health Advocacy Institute's attorneys are happy to help to determine whether the Tobacco-Free Generation Policy might be a viable approach in your community.  Contact them at moreinfo@phaionline.orgAbout ASHASH has been fighting tobacco since 1967. Our longevity is not necessarily something to celebrate – “mission accomplished” would mean going out of business, joyfully. Like most tobacco control organizations, ASH's vision is a world free from tobacco-caused death and disease. But also like most tobacco control organizations, our campaigns sought to mitigate the epidemic, not end it. For ASH, that changed about five years ago.The catalyst for the change at ASH was the adoption of a human rights-based approach to the tobacco epidemic. Analyzing the commercialization of tobacco products through that lens leads to an obvious conclusion: this stuff must be removed from the market.The idea got a huge boost when the State of California decided to put its weight behind a true tobacco endgame campaign. This represents a paradigm shift in public health. California and its allies are no longer interested in just “controlling” tobacco. They're in it to end it.Learn more about ASH CA at endtobaccoca.ash.orgThe music in this episode is provided by Free Sound FX.Subscribe to their channel here.

University of Minnesota Law School
LawTalk Ep. 21 - Human Rights, Equality, and Water at the Local Level

University of Minnesota Law School

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 59:18


This episode, Human Rights, Equality, and Water at the Local Level, features Human Rights Center Executive Director, Amanda Lyons, in conversation with visiting experts Prof. Martha Davis, of Northeastern University School of Law and Jason Bailey, a civil rights attorney with the NAACP, to discuss innovative litigation and policy advocacy efforts to advance equal access to drinking water in the United States. They discuss these efforts in light of international standards and best practices on the human right to water and sanitation. This discussion was recorded on May 12th, 2022. A transcript of this episode is available here: https://z.umn.edu/Ep21Transcript Learn more about the University of Minnesota Law School by visiting law.umn.edu and following Minnesota Law on Twitter twitter.com/UofMNLawSchool.

Legal Design Podcast
Episode 42: Visiting Virtual Courts with Dan Jackson, Molly French and Shikha Silliman Bhattacharjee

Legal Design Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 42:52


In this episode we talk about virtual reality in courts and how it can promote access to justice. Having to go to court can be once in a lifetime experience for quite many people. It might be nerve-racking and even scary not knowing what is going to happen at court, especially for self represented litigants. A lot of courts might not even see this problem because for courts and people who work there, it's everyday life. Besides financial resources, not being familiar with the court processes might affect people to seek resolution to their cases just because the whole concept is so hard to understand. We meet with Dan Jackson, Molly French and Shikha Silliman Bhattacharjee who have created The Colorado Virtual Courthouse, a guided 360-degree virtual tour of a Colorado courthouse, designed to help Self Represented Litigants navigate court and improve access to justice. It introduces key court staff, explains common court procedures, and provides resources and information to promote better legal outcomes for self represented litigants. Tune in to hear how courts could make the real experience of visiting the court more familiar and less daunting. Dan Jackson has directed the NuLawLab at Northeastern University School of Law since 2013. Dan is a 1997 graduate of Northeastern Law and a 1990 graduate of Northwestern University. Following a postgraduate clerkship with The Hon. Hugh H. Bownes at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Dan worked for 13 years with the law firm of Bingham McCutchen, ultimately serving as the firm's director of attorney development after practicing in the employment law group. Molly French currently works as Technology Manager at Colorado Legal Services in Denver, CO. She is on the advisory board of the Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project, and has served as the Chair of the Colorado Access to Justice Commission's Technology Committee, and is currently serving as a member of the Communications and Technology Committees. Shikha Silliman Bhattacharjee jointly founded HELM Social Design Studio in 2015, the first social design studio in South Asia dedicated to partnering with human rights defenders and their organizations to ideate, fund and build social design solutions that promote human rights and access to justice (http://helmstudio.org/).

Empower Women Pod - The Encore
Estate Planning for Serenity and Empowerment.

Empower Women Pod - The Encore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 19:44


We'd like to thank Ellen Glickman-Simon for hosting our April 12th Empower Women Event, Estate Planning for Serenity and Empowerment. An increased sense of serenity and empowerment are two of the main reasons to plan for your legal health. Many of us, especially parents of young children, do not realize how comforting it can be to have a plan in place in case of illness or death. Instead, we feel apprehensive about the choices involved in the estate planning process: who to name as beneficiaries, fiduciaries (e.g., health care agents), or guardians. While it takes courage to do this work and discipline to make the time to do it, the rewards are great. Feelings of relief, pride, empowerment, and solace often follow a completed estate plan. Ellen offered a manageable, step-by-step approach to creating your Will, Health Care Proxy, Durable Power of Attorney, Trust (for certain situations) and related estate planning documents. Ellen Glickman-Simon, J.D., L.L.M. Ellen graduated from Tufts University in 1982, received her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law in 1987, and her master's degree (L.L.M.) in tax law from Boston University School of Law in 1988. She practiced law in the tax department of a major Boston firm as well as a suburban business firm before establishing her own office in Sudbury, MA, in 1995 where she has over 25 years of estate planning experience. We hope you enjoy this podcast episode! General Disclaimer: Lexington Wealth Management is a group of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC, and with HighTower Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with the SEC. Securities are offered through HighTower Securities, LLC; advisory services are offered through HighTower Advisors, LLC. This is not an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk, and there is no guarantee that the investment process or the investment opportunities referenced herein will be profitable. Past performance is not indicative of current or future performance and is not a guarantee. The investment opportunities referenced herein may not be suitable for all investors. All data and information reference herein are from sources believed to be reliable. Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices, or other information contained in this research is provided as general market commentary, it does not constitute investment advice. Lexington Wealth Management and HighTower shall not in any way be liable for claims, and make no expressed or implied representations or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the data and other information, or for statements or errors contained in or omissions from the obtained data and information referenced herein. The data and information are provided as of the date referenced. Such data and information are subject to change without notice. This document was created for informational purposes only; the opinions expressed are solely those of Lexington Wealth Management and do not represent those of HighTower Advisors, LLC, or any of its affiliates.

To the Extent That...
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: S2E6: The FTC and its Role in Enforcing Data Security and Privacy

To the Extent That...

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 34:09


In Episode 6, host Jordan L. Fischer, Esq. interviews Neil Richards and Woody Hartzog. Neil Richards holds the Koch Distinguished Professor in Law at Washington University School of Law, where he co-directs the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law. Woody Hartzog is a Professor of Law and Computer Science at Northeastern University School of Law and holds a joint appointment with the Khoury College of Computer Sciences. Woody and Neil discuss why privacy matters for individuals, businesses, and society, and the dark patterns that undermine individual privacy in technology. Woody and Neil provide insight into the role of law in protecting privacy, and the idea of creating a fiduciary duty in the collection, processing, and storage of data.

The Justice Podcast
Drugs: Abolishing Prisons

The Justice Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 8:00


Katie discusses her experience at Victory Programs and talks about how the criminal justice system only adds to the burden of those suffering from substance abuse disorders. Katie Lamirato is a student at Northeastern University School of Law and earned her undergraduate degree from Boston College. Katie is passionate about achieving justice for her clients and plans to work as a public defender after earning her JD (THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY AND/OR DOCTOR FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS). Bitwise Bobby: Season 1 addresses complex policy challenges facing the United States. The mission is not to sway people's opinions or change their minds in minutes. It is simply to provide insight. Subject-matter experts and ordinary people, alike, have different perspectives. We can benefit from learning about those differing opinions and the thought processes behind them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bobby-stroup/support

Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast
Tax Time-Special Needs Edition with Mark Worthington

Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 59:07


It is tax time! Annette Hines, host of Parenting Impossible-The Special Needs Survival Podcast and her favorite guest, law partner and husband, Mark Worthington tackle the four top questions people ask about tax preparation and tax reporting. Can I claim my adult child as a dependent? If I charge my adult child room and board when they are living with me, is that taxable income to me? And how does this impact their Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Taxation of special needs trust and SECURE Act updates. How are caregiver payments such as Adult Family Care (AFC) and Personal Care Attendant (PCA) taxed to the recipient? Can you imagine the dinner table conversation at their home!? We are so lucky they love talking about taxes and simplifying what can be complicated information. So please join Annette Hines and Mark Worthington as they answer these important and popular tax questions asked by our disability community. Annette Hines is the founding partner of Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC, and has been practicing in the areas of Special Needs, Elder Law, and Estate Planning for over twenty years. Her clients include individuals and families of children with special needs, the elderly, and others in the community. She received her BA from the University of Vermont, her MBA from Suffolk University, and her JD from Howard University School of Law. Ms. Hines was recently presented the NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) Theresa Award for 2021 by the Theresa Foundation in recognition of her outstanding efforts and advocacy for individuals with special needs. She has been recognized as a Distinguished Citizen by ARC Massachusetts and cited for public service by both the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives for her work on behalf of people with disabilities. Ms. Hines was designated a 2016 Top Women of Law from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and has been named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list every year since 2014. Mark Worthington is Senior Counsel at Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, P.C. Mark received his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (Massachusetts does not recognize legal specialties for certification)) and past President (2007) of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Mark has been named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list every year since 2008. In 2018 he stepped down as full-time Professor of Law and Director of the Graduate (LL.M.) Program in Elder Law and Estate Planning at Western New England University School of Law to practice full-time with Special Needs Law Group. He continues as an Adjunct Professor in the LL.M. Program. He has also taught at Northeastern in the J.D. Program. Mark is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before the United States Supreme Court.

Uplifting Women
Never Stop Learning - Season Two - Episode 19

Uplifting Women

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 35:18


Never Stop Learning Season Two - Episode 19 Guest - Paula Goulden Naitove, JD, ACC   "The adventure is the learning opportunity. Forgive yourself if you step off the side of the pavement once in a while. – Paula Goulden Naitove   In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Paula about: Raised by a father who wanted his children to be well educated, she followed his advice. Although the journey was a winding adventure of self exploration, she wouldn't change it The importance of leveraging your contacts to break into the work you want to do Asking for help is not a sign of weakness Key Takeaways Paula would have loved if her 25 year old self would have recognized the importance of self awareness., instead of just following merrily along without self monitoring Try things! If you find out what you're doing isn't quite right for you go ahead and make a course adjustment… and don't feel guilty about doing so Whatever you do, always keep learning, pushing yourself, and trying new ways to get better and do more important work in the world Paula Goulden Naitove is a transformational executive leadership coach.  As the founder and principal of Artemis Leadership Development LLC, Paula helps professionals and business leaders use experiential learning to access their emotional intelligence, connect with clients and colleagues, and create catalytic change.  Paula has a unique combination of legal, organizational, business and financial services experience, academic achievement, and training in executive coaching and organizational consulting, together with a passion for helping people and organizations succeed in rapidly changing and ambiguous environments, especially those with cross-cultural implications.  Paula's specialty is coaching new leaders and people who want to move into leadership in their organizations.  Paula also does career coaching, including career transition coaching.   With over 30 years' experience as a financial services attorney, Paula has worked at large organizations including Ballard Spahr LLP and Dechert LLP, and as an in-house counsel at GE Capital Mortgage Services, Inc. in the 1990s.  In addition, Paula was an in-house counsel at PNC Bank, National Association for 20 years. Her clients included lenders and credit officers in all commercial lending lines of business as well as operations units supporting the letter of credit business.  In addition to structuring and documenting transactions and giving legal advice, Paula worked on multiple integrations as PNC acquired other banks, and provided training to business teams. As the result of her role in the integrations which transformed PNC from a large regional organization into the sixth largest bank in the USA, Paula became passionate about how organizations can use collaboration to change for the better when leaders create empowering company cultures.  This led Paula to the Organizational Dynamics program at the University of Pennsylvania, where she excelled in the Executive Coaching/Organizational Consulting cohort creating catalytic methods to facilitate transformational change.  Paula received her Bachelor of Arts with High Honors from Swarthmore College, and her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law, one of the first law schools in the USA to incorporate experiential learning into its required curriculum.  She is a candidate for the Master's Degree in Organizational Dynamics at the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting.  Paula also completed the Coach Development Program of Teleos Leadership Institute, and she holds the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).  Paula is certified to administer and interpret the PrismTM personality assessment (developed by SurePeople, PrismTM is based on DiSC, Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, Big Five Personality Theory, Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Inventory, McClelland's Human Motivation Theory, and Maslow's Five-Stage Model). Connect with Paula: Website:         https://www.artemisleadershipdevelopment.com Email:              paula@paulagoulden.com LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-goulden-naitove https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemisleadershipdevelopment   UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world. Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners. The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives. Join Holly and Kristin as they hear how their guests navigate the world of career aspirations, life, love, and family. Get advice from successful women who have figured out their own version of "secret sauce" to create the life they love. Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career. She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations. She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements. Kristin's experiences have led her to the simple conclusion that leadership is simple - maybe not always easy, but simple.  Her work supporting leaders in finding their voices inspired her to find her own voice in the space of employee experience and leadership development.  She often hears the question that isn't being asked and is skilled at facilitating conversations and building relationships.  She has helped executives lead organizational transformations involving employee engagement, technology, and the new "Future of Work."  Follow her hashtag #responsibleleadership on social media to learn more about simple things leaders can do to build relationships and have a lasting positive impact. Website:         www.upliftingwomen.net   Connect with Holly: LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska Twitter:           https://twitter.com/HollyTeska Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska Instagram:      https://instagram.com/HollyTeska Personal Website:         www.hollyteska.com Email:             holly@upliftingwomen.net   Connect with Kristin: LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk Twitter:           https://twitter.com/leadadvisor Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk Instagram:      https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk Personal Website:         https://regentleadershipgroup.com/ Email:              kristin@upliftingwomen.net

LCIL International Law Seminar Series
LCIL Friday Lecture: 'Defending Social Rights during and beyond multiple global crises: Reflections on emerging challenges to the Right to Adequate Housing' - Prof Balakrishnan Rajagopal, Professor of Law and Development, MIT

LCIL International Law Seminar Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 23:41


Lecture summary: The talk will draw upon my recent report submitted to the UNHRC earlier this year. See: https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Housing/Pages/CFI_20years_SR_adequate_housing.aspx Balakrishnan Rajagopal is currently a Professor of Law and Development at the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). A lawyer by training, he is an expert on many areas of human rights including economic, social and cultural rights, the UN system, and the human rights challenges posed by development activities. He is the founder of the Displacement Research and Action Network at MIT which leads research and engagement with communities, NGOs, and local and national authorities. He has conducted over 20 years of research on social movements and human rights advocacy around the world focusing in particular, on land and property rights, evictions and displacement. He has a law degree from University of Madras, India, a Masters degree in law from the American University as well as an interdisciplinary doctorate in law from Harvard Law School. Prof Rajagopal served as a human rights advisor to the World Commission on Dams and has advised numerous governments and UN agencies on human rights issues. He served for many years with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia during the 1990s when he was responsible for human rights monitoring, investigation, education and advocacy, as well as law drafting in a variety of areas. He has held visiting professorships and fellowships at many prestigious institutions around the world. He has delivered many distinguished lectures on invitation such as the Lecture on “International Courts and Second and Third Generation Human Rights” at the Brandeis Institute for International Judges, Brandeis University, the Keynote on ‘Rethinking the Right to Development: Challenges and Opportunities’ at the 3nd Inter-American Conference on Human Rights, Bogota, Colombia, the Keynote on ‘Right to housing: Comparative perspectives’, Human Rights Law Resource Center, Melbourne, Australia, Special Lectures at the UN University for Peace, Costa Rica, the Rechtskulturen Lecture at the Institute for Advanced Study, Germany, the Valerie Gordon Human Rights Lecture, Northeastern University School of Law, the Annual Hansen/Hostler Distinguished Lecture on Global Justice, San Diego State University, the Annual New Frontiers Lecture at the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies and Keynotes at various conferences including the joint annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Societies of International Law. Prof Rajagopal has published numerous scholarly articles, and book chapters and is the author/editor of four books. He has also led or contributed to field and research reports on evictions, displacement and housing and related human rights and development policy issues. He has also published widely in the media on human rights and international law and issues concerning the South including in such publications as the Boston Globe, the Hindu, the Wire, Washington Post, the Indian Express, El Universal, and the Nation, and the huffingtonpost.com.

LCIL International Law Seminar Series
LCIL Friday Lecture: 'Defending Social Rights during and beyond multiple global crises: Reflections on emerging challenges to the Right to Adequate Housing' - Prof Balakrishnan Rajagopal, Professor of Law and Development, MIT

LCIL International Law Seminar Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 23:41


Lecture summary: The talk will draw upon my recent report submitted to the UNHRC earlier this year. See: https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Housing/Pages/CFI_20years_SR_adequate_housing.aspx Balakrishnan Rajagopal is currently a Professor of Law and Development at the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). A lawyer by training, he is an expert on many areas of human rights including economic, social and cultural rights, the UN system, and the human rights challenges posed by development activities. He is the founder of the Displacement Research and Action Network at MIT which leads research and engagement with communities, NGOs, and local and national authorities. He has conducted over 20 years of research on social movements and human rights advocacy around the world focusing in particular, on land and property rights, evictions and displacement. He has a law degree from University of Madras, India, a Masters degree in law from the American University as well as an interdisciplinary doctorate in law from Harvard Law School. Prof Rajagopal served as a human rights advisor to the World Commission on Dams and has advised numerous governments and UN agencies on human rights issues. He served for many years with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia during the 1990s when he was responsible for human rights monitoring, investigation, education and advocacy, as well as law drafting in a variety of areas. He has held visiting professorships and fellowships at many prestigious institutions around the world. He has delivered many distinguished lectures on invitation such as the Lecture on “International Courts and Second and Third Generation Human Rights” at the Brandeis Institute for International Judges, Brandeis University, the Keynote on ‘Rethinking the Right to Development: Challenges and Opportunities’ at the 3nd Inter-American Conference on Human Rights, Bogota, Colombia, the Keynote on ‘Right to housing: Comparative perspectives’, Human Rights Law Resource Center, Melbourne, Australia, Special Lectures at the UN University for Peace, Costa Rica, the Rechtskulturen Lecture at the Institute for Advanced Study, Germany, the Valerie Gordon Human Rights Lecture, Northeastern University School of Law, the Annual Hansen/Hostler Distinguished Lecture on Global Justice, San Diego State University, the Annual New Frontiers Lecture at the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies and Keynotes at various conferences including the joint annual conference of the Australian and New Zealand Societies of International Law. Prof Rajagopal has published numerous scholarly articles, and book chapters and is the author/editor of four books. He has also led or contributed to field and research reports on evictions, displacement and housing and related human rights and development policy issues. He has also published widely in the media on human rights and international law and issues concerning the South including in such publications as the Boston Globe, the Hindu, the Wire, Washington Post, the Indian Express, El Universal, and the Nation, and the huffingtonpost.com.

To Be Blunt: The Podcast for Cannabis Marketers
084 Baking Up The Future of Cannabis Tech and Adoption with Shanel Lindsey of Ardent

To Be Blunt: The Podcast for Cannabis Marketers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 55:00 Transcription Available


“At the end of the day, cannabis businesses are just like any other businesses, right? They need all of the services and support that anyone needs. And obviously, our lane is in helping with consumption.” - Shanel LindsayWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Shanel Lindsay, founder and president of Ardent Life, Inc., to discuss the bright future of cannabis made possible by technology, how her profession as a lawyer got her involved in legalization, the importance of homegrowing and testing, and empowering our customers through presenting the science.[00:01 – 04:46] Cannabis-infused home-baked goodies[04:47– 10:06] Shanel shares her mission in the Cannabis World[10:07 – 21:55] Framework in Massachusetts in Home Growing and Productization[21:56 – 32:50] Breaking Down the Decarboxylation Process[32:51 – 51:36] Biotech, Hardware, and Data Points as Springboards[51:37 – 55:01] Food for Thought: How do you go empower the consumer through data? Shanel Lindsay is an attorney, activist, and entrepreneur.  Founder and President of Ardent Life, Inc., a Boston-based biotech and consumer device company focused on improving the science and medicine of cannabis, Shanel is the creator of Nova Precision Decarboxylator, which regulates medical cannabis dosing, and the new Ardent FX, an all-in-one cooking, infusion and baking device. She has grown a global brand in Ardent Life and has received multiple patents for her inventions. A graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania, Shanel was an author of and spokesperson for the Massachusetts Marijuana Legalization Initiative (aka Question 4) and twice appointed to the Massachusetts Cannabis Advisory Board. She is also co-founder of Equitable Opportunities NOW! (EON), a non-profit that has successfully fought for equitable cannabis policies that benefit Black and Brown residents and communities disproportionately harmed by prohibition, as well as mentoring minority business owners entering the industry.Connect with Shanel Visit https://ardentcannabis.com/ and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @ardentllc Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabiKey Quote:“When you're not allowing people to test at home, like wait, just terrible policy, right? And you're also like, you're keeping patients in the dark, but it also benefits corporate operators…it's really important, like, never to suppress the data.” - Shanel Lindsay  SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodes

Getting Taxed
#8 – Prof. Blaine Saito, Assistant Professor at Northeastern University School of Law

Getting Taxed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 34:12


OUTTAKE VOICES™ (Interviews)
National LGBTQ Women's Community Survey

OUTTAKE VOICES™ (Interviews)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 16:10


Urvashi Vaid, President of The Vaid Group talks about the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™. This groundbreaking survey is a long overdue effort to learn and collect data from the experiences of women who partner with other women. Garnering over 5,000 respondents to date this unique effort is led by veteran queer, lesbian, bi, trans, non-binary, researchers and activists. The survey is designed to discover all we know and what we need to know about the life experience of LGBTQ women. Their goal is to reach 20,000 participants for the study by the end of March 2022. The survey will help us better understand the unique and amazing ways we form and support our families and how our community is surviving discrimination and harassment at work. The survey also addresses what forms of economic and social safety nets we create for ourselves given that the government, corporations and even non-profit employers largely do a poor job of this for black and brown LGBTQ+ women who love women. It also covers surviving the policing of our family members and ourselves as well as how racism, sexual violence and gender discrimination come together in our lives in ways that feel like gaslighting and can seem unimportant to our allies. This is an extremely important survey that will provide information our nation needs to understand so we can evolve and bring forward real life experience to inform policy change, service delivery and action to support LGBTQ+ women. We talked to Urvashi about her inspiration for creating the National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey and give us her spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Urvashi Vaid is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and Vassar College. She created The Vaid Group LLC that works with global and domestic organizations to advance equity, justice and inclusion. Vaid is co-founder of the Donors of Color Network, the first cross-racial network connecting individuals of color to leverage their giving for racial equity; co-founder of the National LGBTQ Anti-Poverty Action Network, the National LGBT/HIV Criminal Justice Working Group, LPAC, the Equality Federation, the National Religious Leadership Roundtable and the Creating Change Conference of the National LGBTQ Task Force, among other networks and projects. Urvashi Vaid will be honored with the Susan J. Hyde Award for Longevity in the Movement at the 34th Creating Change Conference. Take The National LGBTQ+ Women's Community Survey LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES

JAMA Health Forum Editors' Summary
Unequal Burdens of Cost Sharing for Medicare Beneficiaries

JAMA Health Forum Editors' Summary

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 23:46


Cost sharing is particularly burdensome for some Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those with incomes just above the poverty level, those with disabilities, or those who have multiple chronic health conditions. Jeanne Madden, PhD, of the Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, and Eric Roberts, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, speak with JAMA Health Forum Editor John Ayanian and Deputy Editor Melinda Buntin about the implications of high cost-sharing burdens in Medicare and options for policy makers to limit these burdens for Medicare beneficiaries who are at greatest risk. Related Content: Affordability of Medical Care Among Medicare Enrollees Unequal Burdens of Cost Sharing for Medicare Beneficiaries

Taxgirl
67: All About State and Local Taxes, from Working from Home to Upcoming Audits

Taxgirl

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 36:54


From work from home, to deductions, to Wayfair, it's clear that state and local taxes (SALT) have become critical in the tax world. While the larger focus used to sit squarely on federal taxes, the industry lens seems to be shifting toward SALT more and more. State and local taxes can seem complicated, especially in a nearly post-pandemic economy where so many taxpayers are still working remotely. How does the federal tax realm compare to SALT?On today's episode of the Taxgirl podcast, Kelly is joined by Jamie Szal to chat about why this shift is happening and why SALT is so crucial to today's tax landscape. Jamie is a tax attorney at Brann and Isaacson, where she focuses on assisting businesses with state and local tax controversy matters from audits and administrative proceedings through civil litigation. She is a graduate of Trinity College, and earned her JD from Northeastern University School of Law.    Listen to Kelly and Jamie talk about the impact of state and local taxes:Beginning with a BA in International Studies, Jamie chats about her diverse background and what led her to specializing in state and local taxes. On the brink of a new job with a US intelligence agency, Jamie realized she was more interested in the context and legal specifics of the ordeal and decided to pursue law school instead.  Jamie says, “The last three years since [the Wayfair verdict] has been like the wild west.” It opened the doors for states to go after businesses that didn't have a physical footprint.  The complexity and nuance to state and local tax can be extremely overwhelming, even to professionals. Jamie shares how she's learned to stay focused and on top of her practice over the years.  What does Jamie think could happen down the line as a continued result of the Wayfair case? How might the federal code and statutes interact with these new ideals? In this modern age, to what degree are company websites considered when evaluating commerce and taxes across state lines?  Is there an anticipated aggressive audit cycle to come as we emerge from the pandemic?  How are states making proactive movements to gain information for any audits? What are the underlying causes that could be motivating these initiatives?  As someone who specializes in SALT, what does Jamie spend most of her time working on? She says she spends a fair bit of time in the litigation world, as well as a lot of time deep in strategic planning conversations.  Jamie also says the procedural side of SALT is just as varied as the code itself. Everything depends on the fine print of the local laws and jurisdictions. How does she go about nailing down those specifics and finding seasoned experts in certain regions of interest?  The value of LinkedIn can't be understated. From searching for clients to expanding a vast network, Jamie sings the praises of LinkedIn, especially when it comes to finding niche experts in her field.  Kelly and Jamie chat briefly about their experiences as women in the tax world, and how the demographic may be shifting in the future, even as soon as post-pandemic. Jamie says she's noticed a significant difference between women in the public tax sector versus the private sector, maybe because of hours or flexible scheduling.  How can women in tax “balance” their careers, lives, and families without feeling like they're sacrificing time in any area? What are Jamie's dream career goals? She says she would love to work on another supreme court case. More about Kelly: Kelly is the creator and host of the Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly is a practicing tax attorney with considerable experience and knowledge. She works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them. You can find out more about Kellyhttps://www.taxgirl.com/about-taxgirl/ ( here) and you can follow her...

The Canna Mom Show
Joyce's Canna Story

The Canna Mom Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 36:58


Today's show is a little different because our scheduled guest was in Jamaica without good Wi-Fi! So, Joyce and Dave took the opportunity to talk about The Canna Mom Show winning best podcast of the year at the Women In Cannabis Expo, recommend a few books and Joyce shares her own canna story. She talks about why it is so important for women, moms and caregivers, to join the cannabis industry because cannabis is a female caregiver and the industry should be built in her image and the industry needs you!We also want to thank How To Do The Pot for making today's show possible and stay tuned to learn why this is both a great podcast and so much more!Topics Discussed(1:00) Welcome(1:15) Happy Birthday Dave!(2:25) Salvador Dali May 11 Birthday(2:40) Women In Cannabis Expo Award(4:20) Everybody Equal in Audio(4:55) Cannabis is Medicine by Bonnie Goldstein, MD(5:40) Home Baked by Alia Volz(8:00) Canna Moms Are Good Moms Too!(8:30) Intro To Joyce's Canna Story(9:45) Goldie Solodar and City Sessions(11:51) 2016 Massachusetts Vote on Cannabis(15:50) Northeastern University School of Law (NUSL)(21:18) Anthony Bourdain(23:00) School Committee Campaign(25:15) Using My Voice (27:45) Pod617-Boston Podcast Network(30:20) How To Do The Pot @dothepot(32:17) Quim Happy Clam! (33:55) The Pot Talk series The Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music

Voices in Vulnerability
Human Behavior, Legal Doctrine and Policy Design

Voices in Vulnerability

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 36:34


Professor Richard Daynard of Northeastern University School of Law discusses taking on the tobacco industry, the importance of emotion to humanity, and dispelling the notion of the rational actor.

East Side Freedom Library
Sports, Activism, and Equity: A conversation with Dave Zirin and Mi'Chael Wright

East Side Freedom Library

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 117:18


Join us for a special event about the intersection of sports, activism, and equity with special guests Dave Zirin and Mi'Chael Wright. This event is a fundraiser for the East Side Freedom Library to support our equity work in community. About Dave: Named one of UTNE Reader's “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Dave Zirin writes about the politics of sports for the Nation Magazine as their first sportswriter in 150 years. Winner of Sport In Society and Northeastern University School of Journalism's ‘Excellence in Sports Journalism' award, Zirin is also the host of the Edge of Sports podcast. He has been called “the best sportswriter in the United States,” by Robert Lipsyte. Dave Zirin is, in addition, a columnist for SLAM Magazine and the Progressive. Dave is a graduate of Macalester College in Saint Paul. About Mi'Chael: Mi'Chael N. Wright is a PhD student in the Dept. of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Her primary research focuses on sociology of media, sociology of mental health, collective memory and trauma, and identity. She is specifically interested in how digital communities, which can be simultaneously encouraging and hostile, constitute the identity development of Black and Brown adolescent girls. Mi'Chael is also interested in digital sociology, a sub-discipline of sociology that highlights the role of digital media in everyday life and its contribution to social relationships. Mi'Chael is a former Division I athlete who organized taking a knee in 2016 and has much to share from that experience. About the new book, The Kaepernick Effect Riveting and inspiring first-person stories of how “taking a knee” triggered an awakening in sports, from the celebrated sportswriter. “The Kaepernick Effect reveals that Colin Kaepernick's story is bigger than one athlete. With profiles of courage that leap off the page, Zirin uncovers a whole national movement of citizen-athletes fighting for racial justice.” —Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award–winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist. In 2016, amid an epidemic of police shootings of African Americans, the celebrated NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a series of quiet protests on the field, refusing to stand during the U.S. national anthem. By “taking a knee,” Kaepernick bravely joined a long tradition of American athletes making powerful political statements. This time, however, Kaepernick's simple act spread like wildfire throughout American society, becoming the preeminent symbol of resistance to America's persistent racial inequality. View the video: https://youtu.be/OYt8aLPnebk

Smart Energy Voices
Inspiring Diversity in Energy, with Ajulo Othow and Dana Clare Redden Ep #46

Smart Energy Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 33:00


This episode of Smart Energy Voices continues our series on Inspiring Diversity in Energy with a panel from the recent Renewable Energy Forum. Smart Energy Decisions' Debra Chanil sat down with Ajulo Othow, co-founder and CEO of EnerWealth Solutions, LLC, and Dana Clare Redden, founder of Solar Stewards. With this experience in creating companies in the solar space, they'll discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and what they think is needed to bring more diversity to the solar industry. Listen in to learn what you can do to help inspire diversity. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Ajulo and Dana's backgrounds in the energy industry [03:12] The founding of EnerWealth Solutions [10:08] Dana's experience with discrimination [14:06] Regulatory impacts on energy transition [18:10] Success stories from Ajulo and Dana [23:19] What is needed for more diversity in solar? [28:35] Diversity in the boardroom The topic of diversity has been front of mind for quite some time. The discrimination and barriers have been very stark. One example is the number of anecdotes about women in board meetings voicing some expertise that no one acknowledges, followed by a male counterpart expressing the same idea - and having it be accepted. These types of experiences, microaggressions, and full-out discrimination are a very impactful part of anyone's journey who experiences them. That's why Dana feels that the work she and Ajulo are doing is so important. They must tell their stories to make things better for those coming along the path. There's always a challenge to leverage that experience towards something good, and the good certainly exists. It's an opportunity to zero in on those allies who see the value in others. Diversity is an ongoing conversation and opportunity to recognize the advantages to be gained by having a diverse team. Building resilient communities There is plenty of conversation to be had about how to accomplish the energy transition. However, there is a much more nuanced conversation around our transition to clean energy that is also important to have. There is a way in which carbon reduction occurs that reinforces the same sorts of inequities and leaves behind coal communities and others heavily reliant on fossil fuel industries in general. There needs to be much more discussion about how to make this transition equitable. The Biden Administration's Justice 40 Initiative - focusing on delivering 40% of overall benefits of federal investments addressing the climate crisis to disadvantaged communities and the establishment of an Environmental Justice Scorecard - is a much broader effort than we've had before.  It's of critical importance for this nation to make it a priority to have greater resiliency in communities. That can be accomplished in several ways, but distributed generation is one of the easiest. FERC 2222 served as the signal to the market that DERs have a place within a big, strategic energy plan. Dana's motivation is to make sure that those assets are located in communities of color to gain the benefits. Dana believes that every private sector actor who has a sustainability goal should have an environmental justice goal incuded within that. What is needed to encourage diversity in solar? Giving communities the opportunity to see solar as an excellent career and a solution in their neighborhoods is a first step. People get excited at the possibilities of solar, but they have to learn about it first. Having visibility of the people in solar is encouraging as well. For a young person, seeing Ajulo, Dana, or people in AABE (American Association of Blacks in Energy) will help them become engaged with the solar industry. The more open and welcoming this space is to all sorts of talent, the better off everyone will be in terms of saving the planet. Resources & People Mentioned Next OMB Post: The Path to Achieving Justice40 Coalition for Green Capital - US National Green Bank FERC Order No. 2222: Fact Sheet American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) BOSS Connect with Dana Clare Redden On LinkedIn Celebrating over a decade in the solar industry, Dana Clare Redden is a passionate solar professional dedicated to the development of distributed generation solar globally. Growing up in a small rust-belt town in western Pennsylvania, the environmental impacts of fossil fuels shaped her perspective, particularly for disenfranchised communities and those most vulnerable. Realizing this need for environmental justice and greater resources, Dana founded Solar Stewards, a social enterprise connecting corporate social responsibility initiatives with schools and universities, affordable and senior housing, places of worship, and nonprofits in marginalized communities. Dana holds a Bachelors of Science degree from Drexel University as well as an Executive MBA from IE Business School and Brown University. She is among GRIST Magazine's 50 Fixers, a two-time judge at the DOE/NREL Solar District Cup, and an ACORE Accelerate member. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she continues to work at the intersection of climate action, environmental justice, and social entrepreneurship for communities worldwide. Connect with Ajulo E Othow, Esq. On LinkedIn Ajulo Elisabeth Othow grew up amidst southern traditions in her home state of North Carolina. Her parents, both teachers, imbued her with a love and caring for others as she prepared herself educationally to succeed in her chosen career. At a young age and as she grew into maturity, she traveled with her parents to continents outside of North America, where she became conscious of national and international conditions of humanity. Ms. Othow is now an attorney practicing in Granville County. Ms. Othow is also a solar project developer, one of the only women of color solar developers in the nation; her projects are designed to aid in minority land retention and rural economic development. For more than fourteen years prior to becoming an attorney, she worked with people in small towns across all thirteen southeastern United States, places where people's one hope is for a future where their children can return home and live a good life. Ms. Othow holds a Master's Degree in International Development from George Washington University, further graduate work in Public Policy from Duke University, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Northeastern University School of Law. Ms. Othow lives in Oxford, NC with her young son, and mother. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

In AI We Trust?
Christo Wilson: What is an algorithmic audit?

In AI We Trust?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 28:34


Christo is an Associate Professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University, a member of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute and the Director of the BS in Cybersecurity program in the College. He is a faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, and an affiliate member of the Center for Law, Innovation and Creativity at Northeastern University School of Law. His research investigates the sociotechnical systems that shape our lives using a multi-disciplinary approach. You can find more of his talks and cutting edge research here: https://cbw.sh/ ---- To learn more, visit our website: https://www.equalai.org/ You can also follow us on Twitter: @ai_equal

Diamond Hands Podcast
Ep 9: "At Least I Still Have The Hospital, Consistency & Overcoming Self Doubt"

Diamond Hands Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 33:08


We are so excited to bring you Episode 9 "At Least I Still Have The Hospital, Consistency & Overcoming Self Doubt" with Alyssa D'Arcy, RN, CANS co-founder of Alda Aesthetics in Hanover, Massachuestts! In this episode we explore her journey from an ICU nurse to aesthetics, battling self doubt, creating a positive work environment, and the pivotal and painful moment which changed her trajectory and caused her to go all in. In addition, Alyssa touches on the importance of a sound management team and investing in the right strategic partners from the beginning for ultimate success. www.aldaaesthetics.com IG @aldeaesthetics Alyssa D'Arcy combines her expert techniques and nursing knowledge to create a customized approach for each patient, inclusive of a comprehensive treatment plan. Creating long-lasting relationships by delivering outstanding results, she gives patients her unique combination of expertise and artistry. She maintains a commitment to ongoing training and education to ensure that her patients receive optimal care and impeccable service. EXPERIENCE: Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) October 2018 Trained in the art of facial rejuvenation and aesthetics by Dr. Joseph Russo, a Harvard-trained and board-certified plastic surgeon Trained with many Certified Aesthetic Consultant Exchange Trainers (ACE) Allergan Master Training Certified in injectables Licensed ArqueDerma® practitioner, an intensive training program by the InjectAbility® Institute Advanced Injectable Training with Esthetic Skin Institute Summa cum laude graduate of Northeastern University School of Nursing Former clinical instructor at the Aesthetic Institute of Massachusetts 17 years as a staff and charge nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children's Hospital One of only 5% of providers who are certified in the use of blunt-tip microcannula for dermal filler augmentation Trained in advanced microcannula technique with Dr. Rainone A graduate of CoolSculpting University Active member of the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) Member of American Academy of Medical Esthetic Professional (AAEMP) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/diamondhands/message

The Canna Mom Show
Shanel Lindsay on Passion, Perseverance and Cannabis Cakes

The Canna Mom Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 48:06


Shanel Lindsay left her law firm job following an incident in 2009 when she had the epiphany that cannabis decriminalization was not enough and that she needed to fight for legalization. She is a force behind the 2016 Massachusetts legalization efforts, is an advocate for cannabis equity, and started her own Boston based company, Ardent, which has developed a couple of really great little decarboxylators.Shanel Lindsay and Joyce are both alums of the Northeastern University School of Law, and Shanel was the first person who opened Joyce's eyes to the potential of the cannabis industry when she was featured with a cover story in the NUSL alum magazine in 2016.Shanel shares her story of transitioning from corporate law to cannabis entrepreneur, social equity in cannabis, and her advice to women - black women specifically - on the importance of capital and how to find investors. And Joyce gives a shout out to a friend of the show Sherri Tutkus, founder of The Green Nurse, and shares her favorite thing this week - a cannabis romantic thriller, A Walk In the Park by Jill St. Thomas. Topics Discussed(2:32) Welcome and cannabis news! (2:40) Arizona, New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana Adult Use(2:50) Mississippi Medical and Oregon Everything(2:43) Boston Public Radio (Joyce around minute 11:00)(4:00) Shout out to The Green Nurse (4:20) Nurse Mark(5:08) Guest Introduction – Shanel Lindsay(6:50) Origin Story in Sharon, MA(8:10) 2001 Ancient Cannabis History(8:41) 2009 Run In With Local Law Enforcement(12:00) Epiphany That Decriminalization Not Legalization(16:00) The Evolution of Decarboxylation and Activation(17:14) The Process(18:15) Nova Launch 2014 and MCR Labs(19:05) The Device That Looks Like A Soup Thermos(20:43) Easy Bake Ardent(23:55) Discretion is Important(24:50) Easy Bake Cakes(26:00) Holiday Gifts(27:30) Financing In Cannabis(28:00) Ardent Means Passionate!(29:00) “Everything that glitters is not gold” In Cannabis Investment(29:35) Banking in Cannabis and 2017 Shut Down(31:33) Arcview Investment(32:00) Finding Investors is like Dating!(32:50) Ardent Social Media Food Feed(33:00) Ardent Facebook Group(35:55) Virtual Friendsgiving(36:33) The Canna Mom Show Sponsorships(37:42) A Walk In The Park by Jill St. James(39:40) Social Equity in MA Cannabis : Delivery License Discussion(43:00) Shout Out To: MRCC, MassEon, Commonwealth Dispensary Association, Minorities for Medical Marijuana(44:41) Shanel's Son Working In The Biz(46:25) Connect with Ardent and ShanelThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music Amie Searles for believing Kelly Dolan of Retail Results Inc Lori Lennon of Thinkubator Media Kim Kramer of McLane Middleton Cannabis Creative GroupPod617, The Boston Podcast Network

The Savvy Shrink
Navigating Court Proceedings When Your Partner is an Abuser

The Savvy Shrink

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2018 27:43


Kara Bellew has been practicing family law exclusively since 2005. She understands that the court system can be overwhelming and has helped countless clients navigate it successfully. Kara also has significant experience guiding her clients compassionately through custody proceedings, which are often beset with the presence of mental health issues, addiction, and domestic violence.  As a mediator, she helps couples communicate efficiently and assists them in reaching an agreement that feels fair to everyone. Kara is also an experienced and skilled litigator who has tried numerous custody and financial cases in the Supreme and Family Courts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester. She is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and also holds a Master of Social Work from Boston University and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Saint Joseph's University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-bellew-5a18226/  1-800-799-SAFE (National Domestic Violence Hotline)