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Mr. Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Board. He was elected to our Board of Directors effective July 18, 2011. Previously, Mr. Rubenstein served as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Carlyle. Prior to forming Carlyle in 1987, Mr. Rubenstein practiced law in Washington, D.C. with Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP). From 1977 to 1981, Mr. Rubenstein was Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy. From 1975 to 1976, he served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments. From 1973 to 1975, Mr. Rubenstein practiced law in New York with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Among other philanthropic endeavors, Mr. Rubenstein is Chairman of the Boards of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Council on Foreign Relations, the National Gallery of Art, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago and serves on the Boards of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Institute for Advanced Study, the National Constitution Center, the Brookings Institution, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the World Economic Forum. Mr. Rubenstein serves as a Fellow of the Harvard Corporation and as Chairman of the Harvard Global Advisory Council and the Madison Council of the Library of Congress. He is a member of the American Philosophical Society, Business Council, Board of Dean's Advisors of the Business School at Harvard, Advisory Board of the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, and Board of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community. Mr. Rubenstein is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. Following Duke, Mr. Rubenstein graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was an editor of the Law Review.

En esta edición, los invitamos a escuchar por medio del siguiente panel, el análisis sobre las tendencias, desafíos y aplicación del Compliance en Estados Unidos y Europa, por parte de Kim Nemirow, Partner en Kirkland & Ellis; Richard Donoghue, Partner, Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense en Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Lucas Loviscek, Partner en Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP; Alison Geary, White Collar Crime & Investigations Partner en Mishcon de Reya LLP y Daniel R. Alonso, White Collar and Litigation Partner en Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. El siguiente diálogo, hablado en inglés, formó parte de la 6ta Conferencia Internacional de Compliance, Anticorrupción e Investigaciones que organizó Marval O'Farrell Mairal.

Tune in as IIB's Deputy General Counsel, Michelle Meertens talks with Alma Angotti, a Partner in the Financial Services Segment at Guidehouse Consulting; Kathryn Rock, also a Partner in the Financial Service Segment at Guidehouse; Ari Berman, a Partner at the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and co-chair of Pillsbury's Securities Litigation & Enforcement Practice and Head of the Israel Team; and David Oliwenstein, formerly with the SEC's Division of Enforcement and now a Partner at the Pillsbury law firm as they discuss ESG frameworks and what are the best practices in governance, internal controls, and disclosure

0:00 -- Intro.1:34 -- Start of interview.2:28 -- Mary's "origin story". About her legal career at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. On the influence of Toni Rembe on her board career.  9:13 -- On her transition to a board career, and lawyers as corporate directors. "Boards have prejudice against putting lawyers on boards. I think that is wrong and extremely short sighted [But I think we are starting to see a real trend of more lawyers on boards.]" The ABA and Catalyst's DirectWomen Initiative (its mission is to increase the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards.)11:57 -- On the evolution of gender diversity at law firms. "I see progress, but probably not as fast as the most enlightened corporate environments."13:49 -- On boardroom diversity. "In America we have a cultural norm against quotas." 19:01 -- On the evolution of shareholder engagement and the empowerment of corporate directors.22:24 -- On the shareholder and stakeholder governance debate [BRT restatement of the purpose of the corporation 2019] "I've always thought that this was a little bit of a circular tempest in a teapot because in my mind companies need to be run for the medium to long-term interest of the shareholders."24:23 -- On ESG and the latest "anti-ESG" trend.25:45 -- How should [technology company] boards approach the current downturn.29:46 -- On supervisory boards in Europe and the advantages (flexibility) of US corporate governance standards.32:27 -- On tech companies staying private or going public. "There is a fair legitimate bias against going public now."  "We've got to be clear on whether some of our regulation of public markets is worth the candle." "[But] the American economy [to be the dominant force in the world] needs both the public and private markets."36:23 -- On private equity boards. [For extra background, see Boards 3.0 by Profs Gilson and Gordon]40:07 -- On founder-led companies and the practice of dual-class share structures.41:35 -- Her pitch for more lawyers on boards: "Lawyers are often phenomenal directors." "A good strategic lawyer should be a requirement on every board [but that's not how the current board world sees it]."44:47 - What books have greatly influenced your life: Good to Great, by Jim Collins (2001)Start Where You Are, by Pema Chodron (2001)46:01 - Who were your mentors, and what did you learn from them?Her mother and sister.Toni RembeMargaret Gill46:43 -  Are there any quotes you think of often or live your life by? "Don't believe your thoughts until you really look at them."46:53 - An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves: meditation (she's been doing it for 40 years)47:46 - The living person she most admires: "A group: the women who were first into their professions"Mary Cranston is a seasoned corporate director and attorney. She is the retired CEO and Chair Emeritus of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. As CEO from 1999 to 2006, she expanded PWSP internationally, doubling its size and profitability. She currently serves as a director of Visa, The Chemours Company and TPG. She previously served on the public boards of MyoKardia and McAfee Corp. In addition, she serves or has served on several private and non-profit boards. __ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

David Rubenstein is Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Carlyle Group – one of the largest private equity firms in the world. Prior to forming Carlyle in 1987, David practiced law in Washington, D.C. with Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP). From 1977 to 1981, Mr. Rubenstein was Deputy Assistant to the US President for Domestic Policy.  Among other philanthropic endeavours, David is Chairman of the Boards of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago. David also serves as a Fellow of the Harvard Corporation and as Chairman of the Harvard Global Advisory Council and the Madison Council of the Library of Congress. David is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University, where he was elected Phi Beta Kappa. Following Duke, David graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was an editor of the Law Review. This week's podcast covers how private equity has evolved, common patterns of star investors, why social class matters for investors, and much more.

PODCAST GUEST BIO: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial, and real estate & construction sectors. They have been recognized as one of the most innovative law firms by Financial Times and one of the top firms for client service by BTI Consulting. Mona Dajani, an industry thought leader and a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, is the global co-leader of the firm's Energy and Infrastructure Projects Team at and also leads the Renewable Energy practice, which covers clean energy, clean energy technology, hydrogen, and sustainable finance. She is qualified as a lawyer in the U.S., as a registered foreign lawyer in England, and a licensed professional engineer. Their Hydrogen Energy Map Tracker is here: https://www.thehydrogenmap.com ------- QUESTIONS THAT WE COVERED: Business What does your company do? What makes you unique versus the competition? What is one mistake that you see many CEOs making? What are 1-2 lessons you've learned about funding your growth with outside investors? Personal If you had to start over, what are 1-2 tips you'd give yourself in order to be faster, more effective, and higher impact? What are some habits and routines that keep you focused, healthy, and sane — e.g., meditations, exercise, productivity hacks? What recommendations do you have for our audience — books, podcasts, quotes, tools? What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you — outside of your own family? ------- PODCAST HOST: Entrepreneurs for Impact is on a mission to help climate innovators grow faster with new investment capital, share best practices among peers, expand their networks, and reach their full potential. Our three offerings include: Climate CEO Mastermind Peer Groups — Our invite-only cohorts of 12 executives catalyze personal development and business growth via monthly meetings, annual retreats, and 1:1 coaching and strategy calls. Today's highly curated Mastermind members represent over $8B in market cap or assets under management. Online course on "Funding Your Climate Tech Startup" — Two-week boot camp offering 500+ climate investor list (with emails), a 5-step process for raising capital, the top 10 startup funding mistakes, and much more. Newsletter — A 3-minute weekly summary of climate tech, startups, better habits, and deep work. Programs are led by Dr. Chris Wedding — 3x founder, $1B of investment experience, and Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill professor, with 60,000+ professional students taught, 25 years of meditation, an obsession with constant improvement, and far too many mistakes to keep to himself. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneurs-for-impact/message

Jeff Merrifield is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a global law firm focusing on technology, energy, financial services, and real estate. In this episode of the YPE Podcast, Jeff talks with host Mark Hinaman about the licensing process for building a nuclear reactor, Jeff's time as commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and what an evolving regulatory environment means for the future of the nuclear industry. Show notes: 01:29 Jeff's background and exciting career thus far 05:13 The most interesting superfund site Jeff had worked on; Jeff's projects at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Jeff discusses the latest advanced nuclear power projects in work across the country 14:36 The diverse work of the Pillsbury international law firm 17:45 Navigating the NRC's expansive rules and regulations to license a new reactor 27:46 Could small- and micro-reactors be implemented under current regulations? 35:42 Will the new regulatory environment lead to more nuclear innovations? 42:20 Is there an equal playing field for the requirements for each type of power generation? 50:49 Jeff's advice for young professionals in energy Jeff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-merrifield-7a343426/

It's not often a podcast guest is introduced via poetry, but this week, you're going to hear exactly that. Take a trip down memory lane with us as one of our beloved Season 1 guests, Jenna Carter (Director of Administration, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) introduces us to Maria Stanfield (Founder, My Sister CEO) to the tune of Maya Angelou. A speaker, executive career coach, and bestselling author with a heart for service, Maria's message for us is simple: it's never too late to realize your full potential.

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla is joined by Mona Dajani, Global Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Mobility, Renewables & Water at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Mona is a prolific dealmaker in the renewable energy space and is a highly regarded, well-recognized attorney. You'll find her extensive experience and unique perspective enlightening. Listen to learn more. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Mona's journey to renewable energy [03:57] Mona's most challenging deal [13:25] Major trends in renewable energy deals [17:24] What's happening in storage? [32:17] Important factors to accelerate the market [37:40] What drives Mona's passion? [44:20] Mona's work at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Pillsbury's energy and infrastructure group covers clean energy, hydrogen, ESG, sustainable finance, and anything to do with clean tech. Mona is dual qualified and represents companies in North America as well as Europe. Many of the deals she works on are incredibly challenging and most come with unique difficulties. One of Mona's most challenging deals was during COVID because it involved companies from three continents that couldn't meet in person, but Mona is an expert at making a deal work and negotiated it successfully. She is unique because she not only counsels clients on legal aspects of business but also on the commercial and economic aspects. The future of clean energy The need for clean energy is accelerating, driven by COVID and the Biden administration, as well as an increase in decarbonization goals from many utilities and businesses. Renewable energy has been focused heavily on solar and wind, but other technologies, including advanced battery storage, offshore wind, and hydrogen are moving toward commercialization. Mona has seen a lot of deal activity across the value chain, with many different stakeholders consolidating positions. Major oil and gas companies and governments are also setting ambitious climate goals, and there's more federal support here in the U.S. and globally. Some countries have mandates or stimulus and tax incentives to capture more renewable energy deals, especially in the power, oil, and gas utility industries.  The potential of hydrogen Hydrogen has been around for over 100 years. Many industry stakeholders are currently considering hydrogen production and storage projects, in addition to wind and solar, as part of their decarbonization strategy. The reason it's taking off now, at least from a domestic standpoint, is because of the push for decarbonization, particularly net-zero goals. Mona has been working on hydrogen in Europe for a while, but in the past year has recently been working in the United States with blending hydrogen and natural gas to support utilities, pipelines, and oil and gas majors' decarbonization efforts. While clean hydrogen is expensive now, it can be equated to what solar was 15 or 20 years ago. When a country promotes hydrogen strategies with incentives, there will be a proliferation of deals. Mona is currently working on deals that combine renewables and hydrogen, as combining many different contributing elements creates a hydrogen hub, which is a favorite pathway for how clean hydrogen usage will develop. Resources & People Mentioned Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Nikola and TC Energy Sign Joint Development Agreement Connect with Mona Dajani On Linkedin Mona Dajani, qualified as a lawyer in the U.S., as a registered foreign lawyer in England and a licensed professional engineer, serves as a lead lawyer in complex mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and project development transactions involving energy and infrastructure facilities in the United States and around the world. She is the global co-leader of the firm's Energy and Infrastructure Projects Team and also leads the Renewable Energy practice, which covers clean energy, clean energy technology, hydrogen, and sustainable finance.  Mona focuses her global practice on project finance, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, sustainable finance, portfolio acquisitions, tax equity, construction and/or restructuring for government and private clients involving energy and infrastructure projects. In her over 20 years of practice, she has led numerous financing and acquisition/disposition and project development transactions involving solar, wind, hydrogen, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass, waste to energy, and Net Zero disruptive technology, such as connectivity, autonomous driving, and e-mobility, as well as gasification, transmission lines, and oil and gas pipelines. She has substantial experience with respect to syndicated loan and debt capital markets transactions, sustainable finance, ESG, syndicated commercial bank debt, commercial paper programs, and arranging capital for new and established energy and infrastructure companies. She has represented a wide variety of commercial and public institutions, sponsors, utilities, financial institutions, underwriters, energy and clean technology companies, private equity funds, investment banks, and multilateral agencies in transactions throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.  Very recently, Mona led a team of Pillsbury lawyers representing Archaea Energy LLC, an emerging leader in the development and advancement of renewable natural gas (RNG), in a business combination agreement valued at £1.15 billion with Aria Energy LLC led by Rice Acquisition Corporation, a SPAC focused on the energy transition sector. The business combination creates the leading U.S. RNG platform. The combined company, Archaea Energy, is dedicated to reducing carbon emissions through landfill gas conversion, CO2 sequestration, and green hydrogen.  Mona is on several boards, including the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE); ABANA - the preeminent U.S. organization for finance professionals and institutions with interest in the Middle East and North Africa; The Energy Lawyers Network; The Institute for Energy Law - International Section; American Bar Association - Energy and Resources; and American Bar Association - Vice Chair, Project Finance of the Energy Infrastructure and Siting Committee.  Mona has been recognized as a leading lawyer by A Word about Wind Legal Power List (twice), Financier Worldwide Power Players: Project Finance & Infrastructure 2021 - Distinguished Advisers, winner of Law 360 MVP 2021 award Project Finance 2021, Financier Worldwide POWER PLAYERS: Project Finance & Infrastructure 2021 - Distinguished Advisers, Chambers Global, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, IFLR1000, “Who's Who” and other rankings by other organizations and publications. She has been named to the “Lawdragon 500: Leading Lawyers in America” and has also been listed in Superlawyers magazine. Ms. Dajani was identified for her work in renewable energy as one of “The Decade's Most Influential Lawyers” by The National Law Journal. She has been named one of the “Five Most Influential People in Energy” by Euromoney/Institutional Investor. Mona is listed as “a leader in renewables” by ‘The Lawyer Hot 100 Lawyers'. 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

We begin the episode discussing Paul's early career as a trial lawyer where he had to find ways to explain complex concepts, often involving technology, to ordinary jurors.  Paul describes how he learned to do this, particularly with argument by analogies that were accessible to jurors.We then move to discuss Paul's years as a Judge in the Northern District of California, where he presided over many civil jury trials.  As a judge, Paul was in a good position to observe and comment on the quality of the lawyering.  He saw what worked and what did not work in front of juries.  He also developed views about how to improve civil jury trials to produce fairer and better results.Following Paul's time on the bench, we became of the senior attorneys at Facebook, responsible for managing Facebook's litigation across the globe.  Paul shares what he learned about digital media from that experience and provides his take on the current debate between first amendment open media and the role of social media platforms, like Facebook, in the dissemination of propaganda, conspiracy theory and false and misleading information.Finally, we move on to discuss Paul's current position as general counsel at Coinbase, an online cryptocurrency trading platform. Paul explains the concept behind cryptocurrency and provides his thoughts on the future of this type of digital currency.About Paul Grewal (Taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Grewal)Paul Grewal (full name: Paul Singh Grewal) is currently Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase. Previously Grewal was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Facebook, and is also a former U.S. Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.EducationGrewal received his Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 1993 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he was elected to Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Xi  Grewal then obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Chicago in 1996.CareerUpon graduation from law school, Grewal served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Sam H. Bell of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. After his clerkship, he joined the law firm of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (then known as Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro LLP), primarily practicing complex commercial litigation. After working at Pillsbury, Grewal then served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Arthur Gajarsa of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.After his clerkship with Judge Gajarsa, Grewal joined the law firm of Day Casebeer Madrid & Batchelder (which later merged with and became Howrey LLP, which he was a part of), where he became a partner and served on the firm's management committee, and where his practice focused on intellectual property litigation and patent litigation, with an emphasis on federal patent trials in district courts across the country and appellate work at a variety of federal appellate courts, including the Federal Circuit. In private practice, Grewal was also a registered patent attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and he performed re-examinations for his clients, which included independent inventors and companies in the high-technology, biotechnology, medical device, and financial firm/service spacesGrewal was a former president of the South Asian Bar of Northern California and the Northern American South Asian Bar Association. In 2010, Grewal was named as a "Best Lawyer Under 40" by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA).Magistrate Judge ServiceOn December 1, 2010, Grewal was sworn in as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. At that time, he was only the second sitting South Asian Federal Magistrate Judge in the United States. While a judge on that court, Grewal sat on the Northern District's Technology Practice and Patent Instructions and Rules Committees. Judge Grewal was also appointed by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to the Federal Judicial Center's Magistrate Judge Education Committee and served as a co-chair of the Federal Circuit Bar Association's Judges Committee.FacebookOn May 12, 2016, The Recorder reported that Judge Grewal would leave the bench in June 2016 to join Facebook as their Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. Judge Grewal retired from the bench on June 3, 2016.He joined Facebook as the company's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel in June 2016.CoinbaseOn July 9, 2020, it was announced that Grewal would replace Brian Brooks as Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange.About the Elawvate PodcastThe Elawvate Podcast – Where Trial Lawyers Learn, Share, and Grow is where the practice of trial law meets personal growth. To succeed as a trial lawyer and build a successful law firm requires practice skills, strategic thinking and some amount of business and entrepreneurial savvy. Elawvate is a place to learn and share skills and strategies for success.But it is also a place to dig deeper and achieve personal growth.Those who succeed as trial lawyers at the highest levels cultivate character, principle, integrity, leadership, courage, compassion and perseverance.  We learn and draw inspiration from those who have achieved this success.For more about Elawvate, visit our website at www.elawvate.fm.  You can also  join our Facebook Group at Elawvate | FacebookFor more information or to contact the hosts, see:(Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) 

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday reversed an important aspect of the Tenth Circuit's 2020 determination regarding small refinery exemption extensions granted by the previous administration. The four members of the coalition involved in the court case—the Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Coalition for Ethanol, and National Farmers Union—held a conference call for news media to discuss the justices' opinion and the ramifications for the Renewable Fuel Standard, the U.S. ethanol industry and American agriculture. You can listen to the call below which starts with prepared remarks and then Q&A with media. PRESENTERS Geoff Cooper, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association John Linder, President, National Corn Growers Association Brian Jennings, CEO, American Coalition for Ethanol Rob Larew, President, National Farmers Union Matthew W. Morrison, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Melina Spadone is an INSEAD MBA, Fordham Law, JD, and currently Senior Counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Melina previously served as general counsel and chief of staff for several family offices and closely held businesses, ranging in size from $1 billion to $4 billion. We touch on some important topics & Melina shares her valuable insights on the following: A family office is a privately held company that handles investment management and wealth management for a wealthy family, generally one with over $100 million in investable assets, with the goal being to effectively grow and transfer wealth across generations - Is the Family Office industry a good career choice for women in business? How did Melina, as a working mom, keep it going during the pandemic lockdown? While juggling work, parenting and home school what does Melina do to keep up her energy and retain her zest for life? In the Stories Podcast, we are collecting stories and having conversations with people to inspire, inform and connect women and men who want to achieve their goals and success in business and for social good. With Chris Thorpe, Founder Brick Investment Partners, and Liana Slater Growth Executive, Co-Founder Monumentalme.com and Co-Founder INSEAD IWiB Global Club. Music by Patrick Prouty.

Today’s topic is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and to give us the ins and outs of this hot topic we have one of the top guests we’ve had on the show: Mona Dajani, Global Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Mobility, Renewables & Water at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial services, and real estate & construction sectors. If you're unfamiliar with ESG, then listen to this episode coming directly from a recent checklist that Pillsbury, the firm for whom Mona heads the renewable energy practice, created as a tantalizing tidbit to craft your own ESG strategy, as institutional shareholders invest record amounts in environmental, social and governance. ESG conscious funds and companies, boards of directors are looking for ways that companies can design and implement a business strategy that produces a sustainable future and remain relevant in a world where climate change, social injustice, pandemics, disease prevention, and wellness are the new normal. Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today’s guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 370 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email

Today’s topic is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and to give us the ins and outs of this hot topic we have one of the top guests we’ve had on the show: Mona Dajani, Global Co-Head of Energy, Infrastructure, Mobility, Renewables & Water at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, an international law firm with a particular focus on the technology & media, energy, financial services, and real estate & construction sectors. If you're unfamiliar with ESG, then listen to this episode coming directly from a recent checklist that Pillsbury, the firm for whom Mona heads the renewable energy practice, created as a tantalizing tidbit to craft your own ESG strategy, as institutional shareholders invest record amounts in environmental, social and governance. ESG conscious funds and companies, boards of directors are looking for ways that companies can design and implement a business strategy that produces a sustainable future and remain relevant in a world where climate change, social injustice, pandemics, disease prevention, and wellness are the new normal. Remember you can always find the resources and learn more about today’s guest, recommendations, book links, and more than 370 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com. Gain access to all the show notes & resources from this episode here You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on Twitter, LinkedIn or email

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In February 2021, a massive and unseasonal storm hit Texas with frigid temperatures that spiked the demand for power and outpaced the supply. This severed power to 26 million Texans. Now, much of the United States is gearing up for severe weather as late-season winter storms intensify.   Harsh and unpredictable weather patterns present risks for business owners, but also create opportunities to improve their risk mitigation strategies to address future uncertainties. Joining Justin today discusses some of these strategies is Vincent Morgan, a partner at the law firm, Bracewell, in Houston. Vincent is also a past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and previously served as a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.   Vincent speaks about severe weather storms, shares tips on what risk professionals can do to increase their awareness about infrastructure vulnerabilities and reduce potential losses, his insights on the unseasonal February snowstorm in Texas, and how he is working with his own clients to reduce their potential for significant losses.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS’s Global Membership. [:25] About today’s episode! [:37] About RIMS LIVE 2021 virtual event on April 19–29, 2021. [1:07] More about today’s show with Vince Morgan of Bracewell! [1:46] Justin welcomes Vince Morgan to the podcast. [1:55] Vince introduces himself and shares about the many hats that he wears in his various roles! [2:33] Vince speaks about his role as past Chair of the Insurance Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. [3:12] About Vince’s involvement with RIMS in the past and present. [4:12] Though Texas is on its own grid, the unseasonal February snowstorm caught the public and officials by surprise. Was this a breakdown in communication or was it a misunderstanding about the system and the grid’s vulnerabilities? [7:15] Many households and small businesses sustained significant damage for which there may be limited, or if any, insurance. What recourse does Vince believe they have to seek coverage or support for property, economic, and other types of losses? [8:49] Which entities does Vince think will be held responsible for the failures that created this disaster? [10:54] Vince shares some advice on what risk professionals and businesses can do to increase awareness about infrastructure vulnerabilities and reduce their potential for significant losses. [13:39] About some fantastic upcoming RIMS webinars! [14:19] Vince elaborates on how he is helping clients reduce their potential for significant losses. [16:55] In Texas, the state mask mandate was lifted and it was a controversial action. Has Vince seen any major changes in behavior as a result? [18:38] Justin thanks Vince Morgan for joining RIMScast and shares some of the links to check out in this episode’s show notes!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Webinars and Services: Register now for RIMS LIVE 2021, April 19–29, 2021! March 23, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “Women’s Advancement in the Risk Profession” April 6, 2021 | RIMS Presents: “How to Defeat Work-From-Home Burnout and Zoom Fatigue Using Neuroscience for Risk Management Professionals” April 15, 2021 | “Understanding Your Fire Protections” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD Global Risk Consultants Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “Duncan Wardle, RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Takes Innovation to Infinity and Beyond” “RIMS Live 2021 Keynote Duncan Wardle Discusses Risk and Innovation” “Career Notes: RIMS Live 2021 Speaker Jade Simmons Talks Risk and Music”  “Advocacy Talk with Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier” “Dr. Daniel Kaniewski on FEMA Resilience” Download any episode of RIMScast. RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: Risk Management Magazine “Innovation vs. Negligence,” by Steven Minksy | RM Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Vincent Morgan’s LinkedIn

All anyone can think about right now is if/when college sports will be back. Will it be in the fall? Will football be back?. How about DIII schools? Presidents are overwhelmed with all of the what if scenarios, but Richard Giller, Partner and Insurance Recovery Lawyer in the Los Angeles law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, walks college leaders through the intricacies of opening up your campus. Richard brings excellent perspective on balancing the risks with re-opening college sports with the rewards of having students back on campus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karen-weaver/message

As the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, many business leaders may be trying to understand the magnitude of their organizations’ financial losses. But attempting to quantify incurred loss during an ongoing and evolving crisis is nearly impossible—only after it’s over can the full business impact be determined. What steps can companies take now to calculate and recover losses sustained from the COVID-19 crisis? This episode of Resilient features Katie Pavlovsky, principal with Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory, and Vincent Morgan, partner, Insurance Recovery and Advisory at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Together they explore what company executives may be able do to better to understand loss exposure and recovery coverage in the near-term, and how they might tap into potential relief. They also discuss the importance of cross-functional collaboration and data-driven analyses when evaluating the impact. And in a world where little is predictable, they share insights on how business leaders may be able to identify and plan for ongoing risk related to the crisis.

Welcome to this edition of The CoachIN Podcast presented by Society 54. In this episode, we are joined by Vanessa Petrea, Senior Manager, Business Development at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. In this conversation, Vanessa and I discuss: - AI Technology - Industry team focuses - How to best serve clients through internal communication - How BD/Marketing teams can up their game with legal knowledge - The impact of diversity and inclusion for firms For more information about any of these topics, please visit society54.com

TOPIC: Judge Joe Brown and Attorney Damon D. Colbert Examine Megyn Kelly's Blackface and Crack AddictionABOUT ATTORNEY DAMON D. COLBERT Damon D. Colbert is a criminal trial lawyer who represents individuals charged with crimes in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. He has been a member of the Virginia State Bar since 2001 and a member of the District of Columbia Bar since 2002. He has been a solo practitioner since January 2014. Before he started his own practice, Mr. Colbert was an assistant general counsel for a self-regulatory organization that protects investors, state and local governments, other municipal entities, and the public interest by promoting a fair and efficient municipal-securities market. Mr. Colbert was a Special Counsel and an Attorney-Advisor in the Division of Corporation Finance of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission from September 2007 to February 2013. Mr. Colbert began his career in 2001 as an associate in the corporate and securities group of Shaw Pittman LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP) and ascended to senior associate before becoming a lawyer in the federal government. ____________________________________ please valeriedenisejones.com for more details. Also, join us on Fridays for THE JUDGE JOE BROWN SHOW, 4p EST. Studio Line: (929) 477-1167

In the latest episode of "Director Download," Justin, Beth, and Allie are joined by special guest Julia Judish, special counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and NASFAA's longtime HR attorney. In this episode the group discusses how to manage professional relationships, maintain a healthy and safe workplace culture, and how to identify and navigate tricky situations when it comes to personal space and appropriate interactions. Julia breaks down best practices for communicating with others in the office, recognizing the impact of power dynamics, and how and when to speak to someone should you feel uncomfortable.

Maria Stanfield is the Director of Administration at the Virginia office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where she leads and manages more than 60 lawyers and over 70 professional staff members.  In the 30 years she’s been with the firm, she has held numerous managerial positions. In addtion to the she is the thrust behing My Sister CEO Movement ,  an author,  the founder of My Sisters Closet, a mother ,a wife , a woman of faith our sister our friend  a speaker and an influencers a boss buckle up Brains   

Maria Stanfield, CEO & Founder of My Sister's Closet, Career Coach and Consultant  -  With over 20 years of experience, Maria is unlocking the secrets to jumpstarting a successful professional career. Her tips are drawn from her personal career journey, from the front desk to the corner office. Currently the Director of Administration at the Virginia office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, she leads and manages more than 60 lawyers and over 70 professional staff members.  In the 30 years she's been with the firm, she has held numerous managerial positions, experience that contributes to her current role overseeing all of the local office financial management, operations, project management and leadership.  Ms. Stanfield excels in a full range of human resource management, strategic planning, client service, recruiting, workplace diversity and organizational development. Maria cherishes her husband and three daughters and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  A longtime member of the National Church of God, she recognizes that all people are loved by God and works to uplift and change lives. She has always had a passion for supporting and nurturing disadvantaged women and has spent several years personally committing to work with and support this cause. As CEO of My Sister's Closet of Maryland she works to support women in their quest to achieve a strong financial, professional and spiritual foundation. By providing spiritual guidance, professional attire, career development and training, Ms. Stanfield is a firm believer that these tools will encourage long-term personal prosperity and career success.

Maria Stanfield, CEO & Founder of My Sister's Closet, Career Coach and Consultant  -  With over 20 years of experience, Maria is unlocking the secrets to jumpstarting a successful professional career. Her tips are drawn from her personal career journey, from the front desk to the corner office. Currently the Director of Administration at the Virginia office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, she leads and manages more than 60 lawyers and over 70 professional staff members.  In the 30 years she's been with the firm, she has held numerous managerial positions, experience that contributes to her current role overseeing all of the local office financial management, operations, project management and leadership.  Ms. Stanfield excels in a full range of human resource management, strategic planning, client service, recruiting, workplace diversity and organizational development. Maria cherishes her husband and three daughters and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  A longtime member of the National Church of God, she recognizes that all people are loved by God and works to uplift and change lives. She has always had a passion for supporting and nurturing disadvantaged women and has spent several years personally committing to work with and support this cause. As CEO of My Sister's Closet of Maryland she works to support women in their quest to achieve a strong financial, professional and spiritual foundation. By providing spiritual guidance, professional attire, career development and training, Ms. Stanfield is a firm believer that these tools will encourage long-term personal prosperity and career success.

Lawmakers are quick to complain about government agencies exceeding their authority. While some complaint is justified, Congress itself contributes to the problem. From delegating too much discretion to agencies, to not taking action to rein them in, Congress has contributed enormously to today's Administrative Leviathan. The judiciary also plays a major role. Judicial deference to agency interpretations permits agencies to develop rules that are neither supported by Congressional findings, nor grounded in statutory text. As we have seen recently, even when Congress has the will to reassert its legislative authority, as by opposing a rule, obstacles can prevent it, such as a Presidential veto. The biggest losers in this state of affairs are the American people. Contrary to Constitutional design, Americans have significant laws imposed upon them not by their representatives, but by unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats. What remedies can Congress employ to rein in the Administrative State/Executive Branch overreach? How can it stop contributing to the problem? Is judicial deference to agencies compatible with Congress's over-delegation to them? Does this combination properly respect Congressional lawmaking responsibility? This panel will explore the current state of these trends that are undermining separation of powers and our representative democracy. -- This panel was presented at the 2015 National Lawyers Convention on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. -- Featuring: Hon. Tom Coburn, Former United States Senator, Oklahoma; Mr. Christopher C. DeMuth, Distinguished Fellow, Hudson Institute; Prof. Jonathan Turley, J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law, The George Washington University Law School; and Prof. Michael Uhlmann, Claremont Graduate University. Moderator: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, U.S Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit. Introduction: Hon. Eileen J. O'Connor, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

Anti-spam lawyer Tim Walton discusses his victory in Trancos v. Balsam, whereby a California state appeals court ruled that federal law does not supersede the states anti-spam law. Also John Nicholson, Attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, discussed pending Cyber Security legislation.