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This week, we revisit our 2021 conversation with Genevieve Collins, former Chief Executive Partner at law firm Lander & Rogers. Over the course of her 40-year career at Landers, Genevieve was a Practice Group Leader for 13 years, the first female Equity Partner and Chair of the Board. Genevieve is passionate about innovation in the law, and to that end, she led initiatives in law tech and wellness within the firm - both of which became incredibly important when COVID hit! www.greenslist.com.au/podcast

Send us a textIn this episode, host Allan Marks and Milbank partners Erwin Dweck, Apostolos Gkoutzinis, Fiona Schaeffer and John Williams forecast what's in store for markets and policy in 2025 in the US, Europe and globally. They also share what they are reading now, recommending surprisingly diverse and wide-ranging books.About the SpeakersErwin Dweck is a partner in the New York office of Milbank LLP, the Practice Group Leader of the firm's Real Estate Group and a member of the firm's Global Executive Committee. Read MoreApostolos Gkoutzinis is a market-leading international corporate finance and securities lawyer and a partner in the firm's European Leveraged Finance/Capital Markets group in London. Read MoreFiona Schaeffer is a member of the firm's Litigation & Arbitration Group and an international antitrust lawyer with over 25 years of experience practicing on both sides of the Atlantic. Read MoreJohn Williams leads the Derivatives practice at Milbank globally and is a member of the firm's Alternative Investment Practice. Read MoreAllan Marks is one of the world's leading project finance lawyers. He has advised developers, investors, lenders, and underwriters in the development and financing of complex energy and infrastructure projects around the world, as well as acquisitions, restructurings and capital markets transactions. He is a Senior Fellow at Columbia University's Center on Sustainable Investment and teaches law at both the University of California, Berkeley and UCLA. Read MoreFor more information and insights, follow us on social media and podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart, Google and Audible.Disclaimer

In this episode, we explore the critical issue of dust diseases in Australia, focusing on silica-related conditions in high-risk industries. Legal expert Jonathan Walsh shares insights on how many workplaces still overlook dust exposure as a significant risk, leading to rising cases of diseases like silicosis. He emphasizes the need for better education, stricter regulations, and a shift in responsibility towards employers for workplace safety. Join us for an engaging discussion on how we can protect the health and safety of workers facing these challenges. About our guest: Jonathan Walsh is a Principal Lawyer and Practice Group Leader for the QLD, NT, and NSW Dust Diseases teams at Maurice Blackburn, based in Brisbane. An Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury (Dust Diseases) by the Law Society of NSW, Jonathan graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Media and a Bachelor of Laws. He joined Maurice Blackburn in 2003, was admitted to practice in 2005, and took a hiatus from 2007 to 2011 to work in a major commercial law firm and as in-house counsel for a financial institution before returning to the firm. Known for his hard work and technical expertise, Jonathan is dedicated to achieving justice for clients affected by corporate and governmental negligence. He emphasizes the importance of support beyond compensation, frequently visiting clients in their homes or hospitals and collaborating with support groups to ensure comprehensive care and guidance. Follow Our Guest: Website: https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/ Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfwalsh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.walsh.908/ Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/ https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/ Episode Highlights: 01:14 - Current State of Silica-Related Diseases 03:50 - Reflection on the James Hardie case 05:53 - Ongoing Challenges in Dust Disease Management 08:21 - Future Aspirations for Dust Disease Management 10:19 - Employer Accountability and Worker Safety 11:44 - Regulatory Resources and Compliance

In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Walsh, a principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, who has dedicated nearly two decades to advocating for workers affected by dust diseases. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of early detection and improved workplace conditions, passionately fighting for those who often feel powerless against large corporations. He discusses the barriers workers face in seeking compensation, including stigma and fear of job loss while offering practical advice on understanding legal rights and seeking medical help. Highlighting the role of organizations in raising awareness, Jonathan underscores the urgent need for systemic change in how workplaces handle dust exposure, advocating for a more supportive environment that empowers workers to speak up about their health concerns. About our guest: Jonathan Walsh is a Principal Lawyer and Practice Group Leader for the QLD, NT, and NSW Dust Diseases teams at Maurice Blackburn, based in Brisbane. An Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury (Dust Diseases) by the Law Society of NSW, Jonathan graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Media and a Bachelor of Laws. He joined Maurice Blackburn in 2003, was admitted to practice in 2005, and took a hiatus from 2007 to 2011 to work in a major commercial law firm and as in-house counsel for a financial institution before returning to the firm. Known for his hard work and technical expertise, Jonathan is dedicated to achieving justice for clients affected by corporate and governmental negligence. He emphasizes the importance of support beyond compensation, frequently visiting clients in their homes or hospitals and collaborating with support groups to ensure comprehensive care and guidance. Follow Our Guest: Website: https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/ Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfwalsh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.walsh.908/ Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/ https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/ Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Episode Trailer 02:23 - Who is Jonathan Walsh? 03:53 - The Path to Law 08:27 - Returning to Maurice Blackburn 12:02 - Values that Drive Jonathan's Work 16:04 - Current Issues in Workplace Relations 19:58 - Lessons from the Past: James Hardie Case 24:01 - Legislative Changes and Future Directions 31:35 - Job Security vs. Safety: A Difficult Choice for Workers 34:27 -  The Silicosis Crisis in Australia 37:41 - Understanding Workers' Compensation Claims for Lung Diseases 40:21 - Barriers to Compensation for Dust Diseases 43:21 - How to Make Informed Decisions About Health and Legal Rights 45:42 - The Power of Advocacy 52:31 - Understanding the importance of what you put in 54:32 - Definition of Success 59:36 - Managing Emotions in Sensitive Cases

In today's episode, I am joined by Sarah Blitz, a senior associate at Sheppard Mullin and co-founder and leader of Sheppard Mullin's Cannabis Industry Team. She shares her journey from law school to becoming a recognized leader in the legal cannabis space, offering insights into how she merged her personal interests with her professional ambitions. We delve into the challenges of building a practice in a nontraditional area, the importance of being aware of broader industry trends, and the value of staying flexible and proactive in your legal career. Sarah's story demonstrates the power of entrepreneurial thinking in BigLaw and provides valuable guidance for associates looking to carve out their own niche. At a Glance: 01:20 - 02:08 Introducing Sarah Blitz and her role at Sheppard Mullin 02:08 - 04:00 Sarah's path from law school to Sheppard Mullin 04:00 - 06:07 Discovering her passion for litigation and personal development 06:07 - 09:02 The intersection of personal interests with professional practice 09:02 - 12:16 Building a cannabis practice: From idea to implementation 12:16 - 14:23 Overcoming resistance and planning for pushback 14:23 - 16:09 Making the business and ethical case for a cannabis practice 16:09 - 18:22 The importance of understanding market trends and client needs 18:22 - 19:21 Advice for associates on career development and flexibility 19:21 - 22:52 The importance of identifying and cultivating a unique expertise 22:52 - 24:00 Balancing litigation work with advisory roles in the cannabis sector 24:00 - 27:06 Navigating the complexities of legal services in a new industry 27:06 - 30:20 Diversity in the cannabis industry and client engagement 30:20 - 32:05 Sarah's vision for the future of her career 32:05 - 35:56 Sarah's approach to balancing professional and personal life   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars.   How to reach Sarah Blitz sblitz@sheppardmullin.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahakblitz www.sheppardmullin.com/sblit Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? - here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast  

Today, it is my pleasure to speak with Kathy Parker & Seth Webber of BerryDunn, a leading national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US. Kathy is a Principal and the Practice Group Leader of the Outsourced Accounting Practice Group at BerryDunn Boston and Seth is the Head of the Valuation Services Practice Group at BerryDunn. Kathy and Seth, and their firm BerryDunn, are a valued resource partner of the FOX community, and we are proud to offer their expertise and thought leadership to our members. In their work, Kathy and Seth advise many multigenerational families and, among the many challenges and needs they assist them with, succession planning is both the most common and most important priority they are working on. Kathy and Seth talk about what you they see among enterprising families who are planning or working on succession planning and identify the common themes and the key challenges and opportunities they are facing. Each family is, of course, unique, but there are common patterns and archetypes, especially correlated with how advanced the family is in its multigenerational journey. Kathy and Seth share their observation of how succession planning and the key priorities and activities associated with family transitions vary based on where the family is in its enterprise journey. From a practical standpoint, Kathy and Seth offer some of their tips and suggestions for families that are embarking on their succession journey, including how they should get ready for the process and prepare to engage the many advisors they will inevitably rely on. Kathy and Seth also provide some practical ideas for families to utilize once they are fully engaged in the intergenerational succession and wealth transfer process. These include how they should work with the different expert advisors to create the many technical structures and documents that will govern the journey and its outcomes. You would not want to miss this expert conversation with these two distinguished expert in the family wealth management and intergenerational transitions space.

One of the original attorneys in Morgan Lewis's eData practice, Scott Milner counsels and advises companies in electronic discovery and information governance processes and best practices. He works with Morgan Lewis's lawyers across practice groups to tailor strategies and discovery management plans for clients around the globe, in numerous industries and disciplines. Scott's practice encompasses all phases of eDiscovery, from preservation and collection to review and production of large volumes of electronically stored information (ESI).   In episode 002 of Careers and The Business of Law: Legal Data Intelligence Series, David Cowen sits down with Scott Milner to talk about his journey from the early days of eDiscovery to leading Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) at Morgan Lewis. They dive into how eDiscovery started, the development of EDRM, and how tech has been a game-changer in legal processes. Scott points out the key skills needed for the future: being tech-savvy, thinking strategically, and tackling legal challenges head-on. They also talk about how LDI could change the game in legal frameworks and make the most out of data across various legal and compliance areas.   (0:09) - The Birth of eDiscovery. David Cowen hosts Scott Milner to dive into the genesis of eDiscovery and the emerging field of Legal Data Intelligence (LDI). Scott reminisces about the early days when eDiscovery was an unknown frontier, highlighting his collaborative journey with Tess Blair and Morgan Lewis, noting, "it's like we didn't even know what e-discovery was."   (0:43) - A Generation in eDiscovery. Scott reflects on his longstanding friendship and professional rapport with David, marking over two decades in the eDiscovery landscape. He jokes, "I like to pretend I started when I was six years old, right? Because I can't be that old."   (1:16) - Innovating Out of Necessity. In the nascent stages of eDiscovery, Scott and his peers were pioneers, crafting their tools and processes from scratch. "We had to build the technology. We had to build the process.”   (3:33) - Evolution of eDiscovery Technology. Scott outlines his journey through various technologies in eDiscovery, from manual processes  to sophisticated solutions like Accelerate and generative AI. He expresses enthusiasm for the continuous evolution and integration of tech that enhances legal outcomes.   (5:15) - The Genesis of EDRM. Reflecting on the creation of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM), Scott credits the collaborative effort led by George Socha in Minneapolis, highlighting how a gathering of brilliant minds laid the groundwork for standardized practices in eDiscovery.   (6:14) - Defining Legal Data Intelligence (LDI). Scott articulates the mission of LDI as an extension of EDRM, aiming to harness data more comprehensively beyond eDiscovery. He views LDI as a crucial step forward in utilizing eDiscovery frameworks to address broader legal and data challenges like cybersecurity and contract analytics.   (14:13) - The Future of Legal Data Intelligence. As the conversation wraps, Scott contemplates the transformative potential of generative AI in legal operations. He projects a visionary future where eDiscovery principles could revolutionize data handling across various sectors.   Mentions: Morgan Lewis: Law firm where Scott Milner works. Morgan Lewis official website George Socha: Co-founder of EDRM. George Socha's professional page Tess Blair: Entrepreneur in the e-Discovery space. Tess Blair's profile at Practising Law Institute Aloe Blacc: Artist of the song "The Man," mentioned by Scott as his outro song. Aloe Blacc's official website  

On February 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A., a case involving the effect of the Dodd-Frank Act on the scope of preemption under the National Bank Act (NBA). The specific question before the Court is whether, post-Dodd-Frank, the NBA preempts a New York statute requiring banks to pay interest on mortgage escrow accounts. The decision, however, could have ramifications well beyond the specific New York law at issue. This episode repurposes a recent webinar roundtable and brings together as our guests four attorneys who filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court: Jonathan Y. Ellis, William M. Jay, and Matthew A. Schwartz, partners in private law firms, and Professor Arthur E. Wilmarth, Jr. After we review the procedural history of Cantero, our guests discuss the arguments made in favor of and against preemption in their amicus briefs and share their reactions to the oral argument and predictions for how the Court will rule. Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel and former Practice Group Leader in the firm's Consumer Financial Services Group, moderates the discussion.

Lawmakers and courts have been reforming Florida’s tort and insurance laws for decades. From expansion of insurance bad faith and contraction of comparative fault in the 1990’s, to restrictions on medical malpractice suits in the 2000’s, to changes in tort and insurance litigation in the 2020’s, the legal landscape shifted dramatically. This panel will examine the latest reforms in the context of recent history, and it will debate where Florida policy should go from here.Featuring:Kansas R. Gooden, Shareholder & Practice Group Leader, Boyd & Jenerette, PAFred Karlinsky, Shareholder and Global Co-chair, Greenberg TraurigWilliam Large, President, Florida Justice Reform InstituteHon. Paul Renner, Speaker, Florida House of RepresentativesProf. Jay Tidmarsh, Judge James J. Clynes, Jr. Professor of Law, University of Notre Dame Law SchoolModerator: Pat Kilbane, Partner, General Counsel & Wealth Advisor, Ullmann Wealth Partners, President of Jacksonville Lawyers Chapter

Join David Lat and Zach Sandberg on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers as they chat with Matt Schwartz, Practice Group Leader and Chair of the US Finance Group at DLA Piper. Matt shares his journey from starting at DLA Piper to running finance transactions to leading the US practice group. He also talks about the evolution and current state of the finance industry, as well as what he expects in the finance world in 2024. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the value of mentorship, for mentors as well as mentees, plus practical advice from Matt about time management. In Moves of the Week, we spotlight one Cravath partner joining Davis Polk, a second going to Freshfields, and Debevoise welcoming Rick Sofield as partner, enhancing its national security offerings. Tune in for a comprehensive look at legal excellence and leadership. Ad don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your network!

Switching from his usual role as frequent host of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, Alan Kaplinsky, Senior Counsel in and former Practice Group Leader of Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group, was recently the special guest of Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Elliott Stein and Nathan Dean on their podcast, Votes and Verdicts. The episode begins with a discussion of (1) the CFPB's impact on consumer financial services providers, (2) how, since the CFPB's creation in 2010, its three Directors have used the CFPB's supervisory, enforcement, and regulatory authorities, and (3) the differences in the three Directors' approaches. This is followed by a discussion of the case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court involving a challenge to the constitutionality of the CFPB's funding mechanism in which Alan shares his reactions to the oral argument in the Supreme Court and discusses potential remedies if the Court rules that the CFPB's funding is unconstitutional. The episode concludes with a discussion of how the case has impacted ongoing CFPB activity, the potential impact of a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the CFPB on future CFPB activity, and potential future challenges the CFPB may face from industry.

The NBA/WLD's Report is a first of its kind national study of Black Women's views and experiences across all legal sectors. D.C. Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community Chair Robin Earnest introduces Morgan Lewis partner Grace Speights to discuss the Report with diversity leaders GW Dean Alfreda Robinson, Holland & Knight partner Kwamina Williford, and WBA President Kandis Gibson.    Robin M. Earnest chairs the DC Bar's Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community's Steering Committee, and GWAC's EPD Committee. She serves on the DCCA's Committee on Admissions, practices appellate law with Earnest Attorney at Law, and is on the CJA panels for the Fourth and DC Circuits, and the DCCA. Grace E. Speights is the global leader of the Labor and Employment practice at Morgan Lewis and the co-leader of its Mobilizing for Equality task force committed to promoting racial equality and justice. She helps employers navigate demands toward more diverse workplaces advising on corporate diversity and inclusion. She also chairs GW's board of trustees.  GW Dean Alfreda Robinson is a lead contributor of NBA/WLD's Report on The State of Black Women in the Law. She is also a past President of the NBA and the first woman recipient of its Trial Master Award. She is the Associate Dean for Trial Advocacy, Co-Director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program at GW Law, and on the Advisory Committee of the GW Equity Institute. Kwamina T. Williford is an Equity Partner and Practice Group Leader of the Litigation Department at Holland and Knight where she chairs the firm's DEI Engagement Initiative Committee and co-chairs its  Consumer Protection Defense and Compliance Team. She also serves on the board of the NBI.  Kandis C. Gibson is an attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Morgan Lewis where she focuses her practice on Section 337 proceedings at the U.S. International Trade Commission. She is also the President of the WBA, DC.  Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Thank you to our sponsor! ⁠LawPay⁠ was developed specifically to help law firms streamline billings and collections, providing a simple, secure solution for legal clients to pay their bills. LawPay is the industry leader in legal payments, providing a cost-effective solution for more than 50,000 law firms around the country.

Today Kevin and Laura chat with David Cohen of Reed Smith about their eDiscovery-focused app with the aim of creating a less cumbersome, and fast-updating repository of knowledge, documents and tips for attorneys and clients on the go. We talk about "intense AI," and the convergence of eDiscovery and data privacy. We discuss whether we still need the "e" in eDiscovery and if it is better to be a "master of all" or a legal specialist in 2023. We also cover access to justice issues and other terms that sound like classic Steven Seagal movies. You don't want to miss this pod!David is chair of Reed Smith's Records & E-Discovery (RED) Practice Group and a member of the firm's Global Leadership Team. A Harvard Law graduate with more than 35 years of commercial litigation experience, David serves as eDiscovery counsel and information governance counsel to some of the top companies in the world. David also represents clients in complex litigation matters, and counsels companies of all sizes on information governance and litigation readiness issues. He has been recognized individually by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Who's Who Legal as a top eDiscovery lawyer and litigator. The 70+ lawyer RED Practice Group that David leads has also been recognized by Chambers and Legal 500 as a leading eDiscovery practice. He currently chairs the EDRM Project Trustees and serves on the advisory board of the Georgetown Advanced eDiscovery Institute. He was involved in setting up the E-Discovery Special Masters (EDSM) program in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, has served as an EDSM in multiple cases, and has drafted and supported amendments to state and federal rules focusing on e-discovery. He has authored numerous legal publications and is a frequent presenter at continuing legal education seminars regarding eDiscovery and information governance. He is the principal architect of the E-Discovery App, launched in 2020, and leads ongoing App development and innovation initiatives.  David also received a Law 2.0 “Outstanding Leadership” award in 2022 and the Legal Intelligencer Pennsylvania “Innovator of the Year” award in 2023. You can download the Reed Smith's eDiscovery app from the Apple Store or Google Play:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/e-discovery-app/id1494005095https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncc809328710.www&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1The primary goal of the Reed Smith's eDiscovery App is to be a useful resource for everyone in the e-discovery community! App development was led by Reed Smith Partner David Cohen, Practice Group Leader of Reed Smith's Records & E-Discovery (RED) practice group, with important contributions by lawyers, e-discovery analysts, and support professionals at Reed Smith LLP and its technology subsidiary Gravity Stack. Where permitted and acknowledged, the App also includes, or links to, materials created or compiled by outside professionals. 

Milbank partner Alexandra Johnson created the firm's innovative training program for the firm's junior transactional lawyers, Deals@Milbank. She sits down with host Allan Marks to talk about lessons learned teaching drafting, negotiating, creativity, collaboration and commercial judgment to new lawyers. Sometimes teachers learn from their students, too, in pleasantly surprising ways. About the SpeakersAlexandra Johnson is a partner in the New York office of Milbank and Practice Group Leader of the firm's Transportation and Space Group. She regularly represents underwriters, issuers, lenders, lessors, borrowers, credit insurers and equity and debt investors. She has worked on some of the most complex and innovative financings involving aircraft, including many that have been recognized by industry publications as “Deals of the Year.” Alexandra helped lead the creation and implementation of, and is the lead instructor for, the Deals@Milbank Transactional Drafting Series for junior associates at Milbank.  Podcast host Allan Marks  is  one of the world's leading project finance lawyers. He advises developers, investors, lenders, and underwriters around the world in the development and financing of complex energy and infrastructure projects, as well as related acquisitions, restructurings and capital markets transactions. Many of his transactions relate to ESG and sustainability, innovative clean technologies, and sophisticated contractual risk allocation. Allan serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley at the Law School and previously at the Haas School of Business.For more information and insights, follow us on social media and podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google and Audible.Disclaimer

Jim Heinen, Jr., leads Armstrong Teasdale's Intellectual Property practice group, which consists of more than 100 multitalented lawyers and staff professionals, many of whom hold advanced scientific degrees and are experienced in all facets of IP law including patent preparation, prosecution and litigation. In his legal practice, Jim focuses on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications for those in a broad range of diverse technologies. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jimheinen Armstrong Teasdale: armstrongteasdale.com Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

Jim Heinen, Jr., leads Armstrong Teasdale's Intellectual Property practice group, which consists of more than 100 multitalented lawyers and staff professionals, many of whom hold advanced scientific degrees and are experienced in all facets of IP law including patent preparation, prosecution and litigation. In his legal practice, Jim focuses on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications for those in a broad range of diverse technologies. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jimheinen Armstrong Teasdale: armstrongteasdale.com Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/

Eric is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, Partner, and Practice Group Leader for the Firm's Health Care and Commercial Litigation practice groups. In addition to his busy practice, Eric also serves as co-general counsel for CSVL. Since graduating in 1996, Eric has built his practice around the trial of complex medical malpractice, personal injury, professional liability, and commercial cases. He has tried more than 30 cases in the Federal and state courts of Georgia. Eric is also a registered mediator in Georgia and available for alternative dispute resolution. He is often asked to lecture on current medico-legal topics to lawyers and medical professionals for continuing education and in-service education. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-f-jones/ Moye White LLP: https://www.moyewhite.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/ https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

Eric is an AV Preeminent rated lawyer, Partner, and Practice Group Leader for the Firm's Health Care and Commercial Litigation practice groups. In addition to his busy practice, Eric also serves as co-general counsel for CSVL. Since graduating in 1996, Eric has built his practice around the trial of complex medical malpractice, personal injury, professional liability, and commercial cases. He has tried more than 30 cases in the Federal and state courts of Georgia. Eric is also a registered mediator in Georgia and available for alternative dispute resolution. He is often asked to lecture on current medico-legal topics to lawyers and medical professionals for continuing education and in-service education. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billy-f-jones/ Moye White LLP: https://www.moyewhite.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/ https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

Attorney Jon Hyman is one of the most well-known and prolific employee and labor law writers on the internet.As a shareholder and director at Wickens Herzer Panza, in Avon, Ohio, Jon is the Practice Group Leader of the firm's Employment & Labor Practice Group, and a member of the Firm's Litigation Department.However, on the internet, and with a following of nearly 16,000 followers on LinkedIn, Jon's posts reach thousands of human resources professionals throughout the nation as he often shares entertaining and thoughtful insights for HR practitioners.Two of Jon's recent posts (“Why I'm anti-union” and “‘Salting' the wounds of labor organizing”) drew a lot of comments on LinkedIn.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Jon discusses his two posts, as well as the NLRB General Council's Cemex brief as it relates to card check, so-called “captive audience” meetings, and what the future holds.Related Links:Follow Jon Hyman on LinkedInSubscribe to the Ohio Employer Law Blog.Worst Employers 2022Worst Employers 2021

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio.Attorney Jon Hyman is one of the most well-known and prolific employee and labor law writers on the internet. As a shareholder and director at Wickens Herzer Panza, in Avon, Ohio, Jon is the Practice Group Leader of the firm's Employment & Labor Practice Group, and a member of the Firm's Litigation Department.However, on the internet, and with a following of nearly 16,000 followers on LinkedIn, Jon’s posts reach thousands of human resources professionals throughout the nation as he often shares entertaining and thoughtful insights for HR practitioners.Two of Jon’s recent posts (“Why I’m anti-union” and “‘Salting’ the wounds of labor organizing”) drew a lot of comments on LinkedIn.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, Jon discusses his two posts, as well as the NLRB General Council’s Cemex brief as it relates to card check, so-called “captive audience” meetings, and what the future holds.Related Links:Follow Jon Hyman on LinkedInSubscribe to the Ohio Employer Law Blog.Worst Employers 2022Worst Employers 2021LaborUnionNews.com and Labor Relations Radio is a reader and listener-supported platform. To receive new posts, podcasts and to support our work, consider upgrading your free subscription and consider becoming a paid subscriber. Get full access to LaborUnionNews.com's News Digest at laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Jennifer Cashman, Partner and Practice Group Leader at Ronan Daly Jermyn is our keynote speaker at Legal Island's Annual Review of Employment Law.  In this webinar she will be covering key new developments since November and focus on upcoming developments in employment law including:The Transparency at Work Directive Introduction of a Statutory Right to Request Remote Work and the National Remote Working Strategy Gender Pay Gap  Consultation on the Review of the Equality Acts Listen to her summarise the law and advise on remedial actions.Legal Island's webinars and podcasts are sponsored by MCS Group, MCS help people find careers that match their skill sets perfectly, as well as supporting employers to build high performing businesses by connecting them with the most talented candidates in the market. If you are interested in finding out how MCS can help you, head to www.mcsgroup.jobs. 

This episode was originally published on December 2, 2020 as Episode 106. Company investors and consequently, corporate boards, are acknowledging the importance of implementing good environmental, social, and governmental (“ESG”) policies to help mitigate risk, attract quality leadership, and establish satisfied employees. In this episode, we're exploring the benefits of implementing ESG's for all corporate stakeholders. Joining Michael for this conversation are two guests, Allison Troianos and Ariel Yehezkel. Allison Wu Troianos is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Sheppard Mullin New York office. Allison's practice focuses on advising companies on a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financings and corporate governance. Ariel Yehezkel is a partner in the Sheppard Mullin New York office. He is the Practice Group Leader of the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group. He concentrates his transactional practice on domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth capital, minority investments, financing, joint ventures, equity arrangements, and general corporate matters. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher to receive each new episode as soon as they're published. What We Discussed in This Episode: What are environmental, social, and governmental considerations and why are investors paying closer attention to them? How did ESGs develop over the years? Are there mandatory rules in the U.S. regarding ESG compliance? What steps is the European Commission taking to institute regulations around ESGs? Why are investors showing a preference towards companies with established corporate ESGs? How are private equity companies establishing criteria for investment funds based on ESGs? Is there a connection between improved financial performance and implementation of company ESGs? Why are ESGs a greater force for change than government regulation? How can companies start integrating ESG plans into their businesses? Is there tension between the planning and implementation of ESGs? How are professional service providers like law firms integrating ESGs in their own industry? How do ESGs appear in public companies? Resources Mentioned: 2020 Blackrock letter to CEOs 

This episode was originally published on June 29, 2021 as Episode 132.  The beginning of 2021 saw a decline in business bankruptcy filings, in contrast to the corona virus-related surge in filings witnessed in 2020. Will this trend continue? Or will bankruptcy filings pick up as more businesses struggle to recover from the effects of the pandemic? Joining me to explore the 2021 bankruptcy trends in the business world is bankruptcy attorney and expert Ori Katz. Ori shares his insight on the intricacies of business bankruptcies and the popular 363 bankruptcy sales. Ori Katz is a partner and Practice Group Leader of the Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's San Francisco office. Ori specializes in business bankruptcies and other aspects of insolvency law. He has represented debtors, individual creditors, creditors' committees, parties purchasing assets out of bankruptcy and parties involved in bankruptcy litigation. He has successfully reorganized companies in a wide range of industries, including real estate, retail, construction, biotech, telecommunications, media and the internet. He has also represented lenders in connection with receiverships, loan workouts, restructurings, foreclosures and borrower bankruptcies, and acted as receivership counsel in connection with various appointments. Ori is a frequent speaker on matters relating to bankruptcy and insolvency law. What We Discussed in this Episode: What are some of the high-level trends in business bankruptcy filings? Which industries were greatly affected by the pandemic? Will there be a “new normal” for businesses coming out of the pandemic? A brief overview of the U.S. bankruptcy system What is involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing? What about a Chapter 11? Is there a litmus test that must be met prior to filing for bankruptcy? What is a 363 bankruptcy sale and what is the process for this type of proceeding? What is a “stalking horse bid” and how is it used in bankruptcy proceedings? Is the stigma surrounding bankruptcies, specifically 363 sales, disappearing? Is there an advantage to being a stalking horse bidder? Resource:  Ori's article on the same topic  Contact Information: Ori's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Thank you for listening! Don't forget to FOLLOW and/or SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

After reviewing the facts and holding in Ramirez, we discuss how the decision clarifies the concrete harm requirement established by SCOTUS's Spokeo decision, Ramirez's implications for class action and individual lawsuits alleging violations of federal consumer financial protection laws, and the potential impact on state court litigation. Chris Willis, Co-Chair of Ballard Spahr's Consumer Financial Services Group, hosts the conversation, joined by Dan McKenna, Practice Group Leader of the firm's Consumer Financial Services Litigation Group.

Genevieve Collins is the Chief Executive Partner at law firm Lander & Rogers. Over the course of her career at Landers she has been a Practice Group Leader for 13 years, the first female Equity Partner and Chair of the Board. Genevieve is passionate about innovation in the law, and to that end has led initiatives in law tech and wellness within the firm - both of which became incredibly important when COVID hit. www.greenslist.com.au/podcast

The beginning of 2021 saw a decline in business bankruptcy filings, in contrast to the corona virus-related surge in filings witnessed in 2020. Will this trend continue? Or will bankruptcy filings pick up as more businesses struggle to recover from the effects of the pandemic? Joining me to explore the 2021 bankruptcy trends in the business world is bankruptcy attorney and expert Ori Katz. Ori shares his insight on the intricacies of business bankruptcies and the popular 363 bankruptcy sales. Ori Katz is a partner and Practice Group Leader of the Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's San Francisco office. Ori specializes in business bankruptcies and other aspects of insolvency law. He has represented debtors, individual creditors, creditors' committees, parties purchasing assets out of bankruptcy and parties involved in bankruptcy litigation. He has successfully reorganized companies in a wide range of industries, including real estate, retail, construction, biotech, telecommunications, media and the internet. He has also represented lenders in connection with receiverships, loan workouts, restructurings, foreclosures and borrower bankruptcies, and acted as receivership counsel in connection with various appointments. Ori is a frequent speaker on matters relating to bankruptcy and insolvency law. What We Discussed in this Episode: What are some of the high-level trends in business bankruptcy filings? Which industries were greatly affected by the pandemic? Will there be a “new normal” for businesses coming out of the pandemic? A brief overview of the U.S. bankruptcy system What is involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing? What about a Chapter 11? Is there a litmus test that must be met prior to filing for bankruptcy? What is a 363 bankruptcy sale and what is the process for this type of proceeding? What is a “stalking horse bid” and how is it used in bankruptcy proceedings? Is the stigma surrounding bankruptcies, specifically 363 sales, disappearing? Is there an advantage to being a stalking horse bidder? Contact Information: Ori's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile - https://www.sheppardmullin.com/okatz Thank you for listening! Don't forget to FOLLOW and/or SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

For those of us in large law firms, we understand that Practice Group Leaders have the following responsibilities: Develop a strategy for the Practice Group (PG) Advance the business development of the PG Ensure equitable distribution of work among the more junior PG attorneys Identify attorneys within the practice who are struggling and find mentoring and coaching opportunities for them Practice law at the same time For Lathrop GPM's Intellectual Property Group, Kate Tompkins can do all of these, except practice law. That's because she is not a lawyer. She's a business professional. We've heard the phrase "law firms should be run more like a business." Well, Lathrop GPM and Kate Tompkins are putting that phrase into action. Kate tells us how she landed this role, and how we may see more business operation professionals stepping up to lead legal practice as other firms look to run more like a business. Information Inspirations If you're looking for the future of search, CaseText may have the answer with the help of BERT. In their new WeSearch product, CaseText's Pablo Arredondo says that the conceptual search product will leverage the open-source neural network framework developed by Google called Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers, or simply BERT, to find related results not based on keywords, but through actual concepts. Bob Ambrogi runs through a few examples in his Law Sites Blog. The patent office in China pulled about half of 2020's applications recently due to irregularities. Many are saying that it is downright fraud, and that it may have a worldwide impact on patents. Slack rolled out, and then quickly rolled back a new feature that allowed anyone on Slack to DM anyone else on Slack. After a swift public rebuke on the potential harassment issues that this "feature" opens up, especially against women, Slack is rethinking the changes. Perhaps Slack would benefit from listening to lawyers like K&L Gates Partner Elisa D'Amico who specialize in understanding and fighting abuse on the Internet. Video games are expanding into what is known as Synthetic Economies where gamers' actions have economic effects both within the games and outside the games as well. Listen, Subscribe, Comment Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcast. Contact us anytime by tweeting us at @gebauerm or @glambert. Or, you can call The Geek in Review hotline at 713-487-7270 and leave us a message. You can email us at geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com. As always, the great music you hear on the podcast is from Jerry David DeCicca.

Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, a Nexsen Pruet, LLC series, hosted by Sonal Patel, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM. It's a brand New Year!! 2021 is finally here!! Season 2 starts, and Sonal's fifth episode of the season features a Newsworthy conversation with Nexsen Pruet Healthcare Practice Group Leader, Matthew Roberts. He shares his insights on the January 1, 2021 Final Rule for hospital transparency, where compliance towards it currently stands, as well his thoughts on a future healthcare landscape involving value-based medicine. Trusty Tip touches on Sonal's tools for maintaining compliance. Spark inspires us all to strive for greatness from the words of Winston Churchill. Go ahead and listen, subscribe, rate and review! Now on: Anchor: http://anchor.fm/sonal-patel5 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcJAHHrqNLo9UmKtqRP3X Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast/id1530442177 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/tcwfkshx Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast-WRZvAw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNUxmYdIU_U8I5hP91Kk7A If you would like to reach out for Sonal's consulting services, please contact her directly at: sonalpatel@nexsenpruet.com Find Sonal at Nexsen Pruet at: https://www.nexsenpruet.com/professionals/sonal-patel Find Sonal's Services at: https://www.nexsenpruet.com/about-us/npcoding360 Find Sonal on LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/sonapate Find Nexsen Pruet Healthcare on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nexsen-pruet-health-care/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sonal-patel5/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sonal-patel5/support

Intellectual property rights provide intangible yet valuable assets that multinationals can leverage in the 21st century. One such exclusive property right is trade secrets. Almost every business has the potential to create trade secrets. What is a trade secret and how can companies acquire and, more importantly, protect these intellectual property rights? Joining me for this conversation is Robert Friedman, who provides a roadmap for employers looking to properly care for, protect, and possibly defend their company trade secrets. Robert is a partner and Practice Group Leader of the Business Trial Practice Group and is based in the Sheppard Mullin New York office. He is also head of the firm’s South Asia team and a member of the White Collar and International Arbitration groups. Robert focuses on business and corporate litigation matters and internal investigations. He has tried over 70 cases and regularly represents financial institutions, technology companies, media companies and litigation trustees in significant business disputes, including those involving trade secrets, software theft, non-compete, securities and license agreements. What We Discussed in This Episode: What is a trade secret? Is there an intersection between trade secrets and patents? Are there mechanical checks that companies must follow to maintain their trade secrets? How can companies enforce and defend against trade secret violations? What type of actions give rise to trade secret disputes? What are some considerations a potential trade secret plaintiff should consider prior to filing a complaint? If a company finds itself as a defendant in a trade secret lawsuit, what protocols should it follow to help their case? How should a company approach arbitration when dealing with international litigation? What are some general guidelines companies should follow to ensure proper care and protection of trade secrets? Contact Information: Rob’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile   rfriedman@sheppardmullin.com Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

In this episode, we will be taking a hard look at how mothers in particular faired over the last year, the impact that the pandemic had on them, and how employers better position themselves to support mothers and create a place for them in the next normal. The issue will be discussed from an HR perspective as well as an employment law perspective. Our first guest is Kara Shea (https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/kara-shea/), an attorney with Butler Snow (https://www.butlersnow.com/) in Nashville, TN. Kara is a member and Practice Group Leader for Labor and Employment. She regularly counsels clients in financial services, healthcare, and home health industries on employment law compliance. She has extensive trial and appellate experience in Tennessee and around the country. Our other guest is Michelle Keefe, CEO of Momup (https://www.momup.com/). As a stay at home mom, Michelle discovered like many of her friends she wanted to continue her career path with businesses that value work/life balance. She found herself surrounded by highly educated, skilled, energetic multitasking mega stars that were unemployed and looking for new exciting challenges. She realized by forging partnerships with progressive companies and connecting them with skilled talent Mom Up could make a huge impact. She holds a graduate degree from Harvard University and an ungraduated degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Jennifer Cashman, Partner and Practice Group Leader at Ronan Daly Jermyn is our keynote speaker at Legal Island's Annual Review of Employment Law conference.In order to help delegates maximise their return on investment and bring others up to date, Jennifer joins us to cover key new developments since November, summarising the law, advising on remedial actions and answering your questions.In this podcast, created from a live webinar recording, Jennifer focuses on:Developments in Remote Working, including the remote working strategy and proposed Code on the right to disconnect from workVaccinations and other C-19 Employment-related IssuesNew Unified Code of Practice on Workplace BullyingDISCLAIMER:The information in this podcast is provided as part of Legal Island's Irish Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this podcast.

Company investors and consequently, corporate boards, are acknowledging the importance of implementing good environmental, social, and governmental (“ESG”) policies to help mitigate risk, attract quality leadership, and establish satisfied employees. In this episode, we’re exploring the benefits of implementing ESG’s for all corporate stakeholders. Joining me for this conversation are two guests, Allison Troianos and Ariel Yehezkel. Allison Wu Troianos is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in the Sheppard Mullin New York office. Allison’s practice focuses on advising companies on a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financings and corporate governance. Ariel Yehezkel is a partner in the Sheppard Mullin New York office. He is the Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group. He concentrates his transactional practice on domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth capital, minority investments, financing, joint ventures, equity arrangements, and general corporate matters. What We Discussed in This Episode: What are environmental, social, and governmental considerations and why are investors paying closer attention to them? How did ESGs develop over the years? Are there mandatory rules in the U.S. regarding ESG compliance? What steps is the European Commission taking to institute regulations around ESGs? Why are investors showing a preference towards companies with established corporate ESGs? How are private equity companies establishing criteria for investment funds based on ESGs? Is there a connection between improved financial performance and implementation of company ESGs? Why are ESGs a greater force for change than government regulation? How can companies start integrating ESG plans into their businesses? Is there tension between the planning and implementation of ESGs? How are professional service providers like law firms integrating ESGs in their own industry? How do ESGs appear in public companies? Resources Mentioned: 2020 Blackrock letter to CEOs  Contact Information: Allison’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Ariel’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every week. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

In this episode of the Podcast, Co-host Tamara Severi, Partner at SC Brussels, interviews Mr Joris Silon, SVP at Astra Zeneca. They will discuss the challenges of COVID-19, how to build a team of the future, and how to be happy in the current setting. Kevin is an SC Amsterdam Partner and PE Practice Group Leader for EMEA. Tamara is an SC Brussels Partner with a focus on Life Sciences and Healthcare as Practice Group Leader for EMEA. https://www.stantonchase.com/

Multinational boards are facing a major dilemma in response to COVID and its impact on their business forecasting. Many companies are facing insolvency and are left to decide how to approach bankruptcy proceedings. We’re joined by bankruptcy attorney and expert, Edward Tillinghast, to explore what companies can do to protect themselves as they face unprecedented levels of bankruptcy filings and lawsuits.   Edward Tillinghast is a partner and Practice Group Leader of Sheppard Mullin’s Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group. He specializes in U.S. and cross-border insolvencies, particularly involving Asia, Latin America, and other emerging and developing markets, and related creditors' rights litigation. What We Discussed in This Episode: What do board members have to think about when it comes to filing for bankruptcy in these COVID times? How is the economic fallout from COVID different from that of the Great Recession? Is there a shift in board fiduciary duties when a company is insolvent? Can there be criminal liability for board members and officers for breach of fiduciary duties as a company goes through insolvency? What are the various ways companies can protect their directors and officers if there are lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duties? Why is it important to have different types of advisors like legal and financial advisors present at company board meetings? How did the shift in consumer buying habits lead to the bankruptcy filings early in 2020 prior to COVID? Will there be a change in corporate behavior going forward? Is there likely to be a rush of bankruptcy filings in the near future and will that slow down the court system? Resources Mentioned: Precautionary and Prudency Measures for Boards Addressing COVID-19 Business Uncertainties article Contact Information: Edward’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday.  If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

What is in store for companies that are on the cusp of financial distress and might be facing potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or liquidation? We’re discussing what buyers and sellers should keep in mind while engaging in distressed financial transactions. Joining me for this conversation is Ariel Yehezkel. Ariel is a partner in the Sheppard Mullin New York office. He is the Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group. He concentrates his transactional practice on domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth capital, minority investments, financing, joint ventures, equity arrangements, and general corporate matters. What We Discuss in This Episode: What does the climate look like right now, in a post-pandemic world, for distressed financial transactions? What did the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market look like before the pandemic? How were some companies able to weather the storm of the crisis? What are two ways distressed M&A’s can be carried out? Why is it important for buyers to conduct thorough due diligence prior to purchasing a distressed company? How should distressed M&A transactions be structured? As a buyer, how can you shield yourself from liabilities following the closing of the transaction? In terms of operational issues, what should buyers consider? What are third party consents and why might buyers have difficulties acquiring those consents? How can obtaining either a fairness or solvency opinion help a buyer when dealing with seller’s creditors? What is the Section 363 sale process? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this type of transaction? How do relief packages and loan repayment obligations play into distressed M&A transactions? Why companies that aren’t prepared to take their business digitally might face liquidation as opposed to a purchase. Contact Information: Ariel’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday.  If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:  LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Today we welcome Tony Yager, a partner with the law firm Chapman and Cutler LLP where he is the Practice Group Leader of the Corporate Finance team. Tony helps large clients secure alternate financing arrangements via private placements with reasonable terms and covenants. The transactions are consummated using a standard baseline template that is modified for specific deal peculiarities. Guest Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-yager-29a9a73/ Guest Website: https://www.chapman.com/attorneys-Anthony_Yager.html Host Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewsikula/ Chicago Business Podcast RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/e7c1010/podcast/rss Music: DEAF KEV - Invincible [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2X5mJ3HDYE Chicago Business Podcast Website: https://www.chicagobusinesspodcast.com/ Global Podcast Website: https://globalpodcast.com © 2020 Global Podcast Inc. All rights reserved --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chicagobusinesspodcast/message

My guest today is Heather Locus, CPA, CFP®, CDFA®, Owner, National Divorce Practice Group Leader, at BDF with over $4 Billion in assets under management. Heather helps her clients live a full life by understanding her client's goals and what a full life means to them. Armed with that knowledge, she builds a sound long-term plan. After all that is accomplished, she builds an investment strategy to help them accomplish their goals. Heather is also well versed at helping couples financially navigate a divorce and raise children with healthy values with respect to money. This is a great episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Disclaimer: No representation is being made that any strategy shown will or is likely to achieve results similar to those shown in this presentation. BDF does not provide legal, tax, insurance, social security or accounting advice. Clients of BDF should obtain their own independent tax, insurance and legal advice based on their particular circumstances. The information herein is provided solely to educate on a variety of topics, including wealth planning, tax considerations, insurance, estate, gift and philanthropic planning. Past performance may not be indicative of future results.  Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk.  Future performance of any investment or wealth management strategy, including those recommended by Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC (BDF), may not be profitable, suitable for you, prove successful or equal historical indices.  Historical indices do not reflect the deduction of transaction, custodial or investment management fees, which would diminish results.  Any historical index performance figures are for comparison purposes only and client account holdings will not directly correspond to any such data.  BDF clients must, in writing, advise BDF of personal, financial or investment objective changes and any restrictions desired on BDF’s services so that BDF may re-evaluate its previous recommendations and adjust its investment advisory services.  BDF’s current written disclosure statement discussing advisory services and fees is available for review at www.BDFLLC.com or upon request. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smartmoneycircle/support

In this episode, Ingolf Klammer, Partner at Stanton Chase Dusseldorf and Regional Industrial Practice Group Leader EMEA, discusses his white paper "Innovation Drain in the Automotive Industry: A Wake-Up Call." Kevin and Ingolf take a closer look at this recent phenomenon in the industry by discussing the latest trends and steps the Automotive Industry will need to take to attract and retain top talent. Listen to the entire podcast now. You can read more about Ingolf here. You can read his white paper here.

In the first episode, Jan-Bart Smits, Managing Partner of the Stanton Chase Amsterdam office and Global Technology & Professional Services Practice Group Leader, speaks with Kevin Bradbury to discuss the impact of 5G, IoT, as well as other trends in 2020 and beyond.  You can read more about Jan-Bart here.

As the way food is grown, processed, distributed, and consumed by the public continues to change and evolve with the proliferation of technology and awareness of environmental impacts, more and more lawyers are moving into this space to help solve legal issues associated with food.  Joining me to explore the evolving regulations surrounding the food industry are two guests, Michael Roberts and Sascha Henry. Michael is a professor at UCLA School of Law and the Executive Director of the Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA. Sascha is a partner at Sheppard Mullin’s Los Angeles office. She is Practice Group Leader of the Business Trial Practice Group, leads the firm's food and beverage industry team, and leads the consumer class action defense team. Together, Michael and Sascha are the program co-chairs of the Food Law Conference in Los Angeles, Ca. What We Discuss in this Episode: What is the food law conference and how did it begin? Why food law has proven to be an interesting topic to explore The various regulations that impact the food industry How has the way food is grown and processed changed over the years? What are standards in food fraud? What developments in food regulations should C-Suite members know about? What type of opportunities are available to incorporate cannabis into food? How do people’s experiences and cultural backgrounds affect their expectations when it comes to food? Contact Information: Michael Roberts UCLA Resnick Center for Food law and Policy roberts@law.ucla.edu   Sascha Henry Sheppard Mullin attorney profile shenry@sheppardmullin.com LinkedIn Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a rule that is expected to make more than one million more workers eligible for overtime pay. Currently, the DOL is accepting comments until May 21st. In this special episode, sponsored by Kronos, we discuss the proposed overtime regulations in detail with Kara Shea, a Partner with the Butler Snow Law Firm in Nashville, Tennessee. Kara is a member and former Practice Group Leader for Labor and Employment. She regularly counsels clients in financial services, healthcare and home health industries on employment law compliance. She has extensive trial and appellate experience in Tennessee and around the country. For coverage of critical HR issues like overtime regulations, register for the HR Comply 2019—the premier event for HR compliance issues: https://store.blr.com/hr-comply

Privacy varies widely across borders and within nations. The norms and expectations of privacy even vary across demographics and generations. So how can multinationals keep up with changes in privacy law and compliance requirements? Joining me to share her insight on privacy and cybersecurity issues is Liisa Thomas. Liisa Thomas, a partner based in the firm’s Chicago and London offices, is Practice Group Leader of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice. Liisa is the author of a definitive treatise on data breach, Thomas on Data Breach: A Practical Guide to Handling Worldwide Data Breach Notification, and she is a contributor to the Sheppard Mullin Eye on Privacy blog. What We Discuss in This Episode: When does the CCPA go into effect and when will it be enforced? What types of disclosure does the new privacy law in California require of organizations? The two approaches that privacy legislation entail Is there a difference between information ownership and information use? In a simplified way, what are the basics of U.S. privacy law requirements? What is the European Union’s GDPR law? Why should tech companies (or companies that use a lot of technology) and companies that suffered data breaches be the most concerned with GDPR compliance? What tools exist to help companies identify consumers (and why is that necessary)? Why it’s important for companies to discuss information protection How are privacy laws being enforced on the State and Federal levels? What affect do politics have on the enforcement of privacy laws? Where should you focus your attention, a business leader, at this very moment? Contact Information: Liisa’s Sheppard Mullin attorney profile lmthomas@sheppardmullin.com Blog – www.eyeonprivacy.com Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Kelly interviews Peter Weinstock, Partner, Hunton & Williams, Dallas Office. They talk about bank M&A deals and minority shareholder actions to gain control of bank management. Peter Weinstock’s practice focuses on corporate and regulatory representation of financial institutions. He is Practice Group Leader of the Financial Institutions Section and has counseled institutions on more than 150 M&A transactions, as well as provided representation on securities offerings and capital planning.   Kelly Coughlin is CEO of BankBosun, a management consulting firm helping bank C-Level Officers navigate risk and discover reward. He is the host of the syndicated audio podcast, BankBosun.com. Kelly brings over 25 years of experience with companies like PWC, Lloyds Bank, and Merrill Lynch. On the podcast Kelly interviews key executives in the banking ecosystem to provide bank C-Suite officers, risk management, technology, and investment ideas and solutions to help them navigate risks and discover rewards. And now your host, Kelly Coughlin. Kelly: Hi, this is Kelly Coughln from the BankBosun. Hope everybody’s doing fine. I’m going to do an interview today with a deal guy. He’s with a law firm in Dallas, Texas. We’re going to talk about the types of deals that are getting done. Are they P&A deals? Are they stock deals? There are distressed deals out there, there are strategic ones, and what is he saying in terms of M&A activity in the banking sector. With that, we’ll get Peter Weinstock on the phone, from Hunton & Williams. Let’s talk about deals, Peter. I have kind of a basic question on general trends. In bad banking economies, it seems that we have a lot of P&A deals, where I think the seller is normally the FDIC, correct? Peter: Right. Kelly: We must have had a lot of those in 2008, 2009, possibly up to 2010. Peter: Yeah, I agree. For really almost a four, four and a half year period, there were more deals sold by the FDIC than there were private sector M&A transactions. Kelly: Then today, better economy, better banking environment, we don’t see many of those, correct? Peter: Very few. Kelly: Would you say that the number of P&A deals is a leading indicator, lagging indicator of economic conditions of banks in general? Peter: Yeah, it’s certainly a lagging indicator, just like capital as a protection is a lagging indicator because what tends to happen is asset quality issues or concentration levels or interest rate risk, some of those other factors, the metrics indicating those issues are becoming problematic kick in long before capital starts declining and capital starts declining generally long before or moderately before problem banks are looking to sell or the FDIC takes over. The number of P&A transactions, which again, we’re down to very few, are more reflective of the fact that the economy seemed to turn sometime in 2012 and we’ve had now three full years of, even though it’s not a great recovery, we’ve had some recovery. Kelly: How many P&A deals have we seen in three years? Peter: I think we’re only up to two so far this year, where we were, in 2009 through 2011, we were having dozens and in one of those years over one hundred bank deals. Kelly: The two this year, are they in, say, oil patch regions that are struggling economically or somewhere else? Peter: That’s an outstanding question because the answer is, it’s not. That’s not to say that the oil patch or the commodity price areas are not under stress. Certainly, the ag economy is under some stress, but again, it gets back to your first question about lagging indicators. The banks that are failing now are banks that have been circling around the drain for a long time now. They’ve been shrinking to maintain capital ratios, but they can’t get recapitalized because of the legacy assets that they have from the downturn, so we still have a significant number of banks that are undercapitalized and unless something happens, they could fail because they have elevated problem asset levels and those problem asset levels are what would bring them down. At December 31 there were 78 banks that were still somewhere undercapitalized or only adequately capitalized, which is down from, at one point, the problem bank list was over 600, but the 78 institutions that are adequately capitalized or worst, as of year end, are ones that are suffering from the last downturn, rather than the next one. Kelly: All right, you mentioned 78 that are undercapitalized. What’s the metric that you use? Peter: These are banks that are not well capitalized, so they’re adequately capitalized or lower, which is they have to have a leverage ratio of 5% in order to be well capitalized. Then you have the Basel III metrics. Right now, you’re talking about a total risk-based capital ratio of under 10% and total leverage ratio of under 5% to be adequately capitalized or, in that case, undercapitalized. It’s not an incredibly high bar that they’re not able to chin, so these 78, you would think that they would be able to recapitalize themselves, but the big challenge that they have is their elevated asset quality levels. Kelly: You have these 78 banks. Are brokers out there, investment bankers out there trying to get them to sell? You guys probably don’t do that. Lawyers don’t hustle for business like that, I don’t think, right? You’re not making cold calls? Peter: We’re purist, man. We would never do such a thing. I’m sure that all 78 of them have been shaking the trees and have talked to anyone and everyone who they think could be an avenue for capital and for addressing their problems, but at some point, if you’ve got capital of 5 million but you have problem assets of 15 or 20 million, at some point the numbers don’t make sense for an investor and that’s why these institutions are still on the list, some of them. Kelly: Let’s talk about the good side of the market, not the problem areas. Let’s say last year, you being a proxy for the market, how many deals were related to distressed banks and how many were for strategic acquisition reasons or market expansion? Peter: I would tell you the vast majority of them were strategic and few were problem bank acquisitions. What I mean by strategic isn’t necessarily that the seller was in great shape and they sold for a very high price. What we’re seeing is a number of sellers are kind of giving up the ghost because in this interest rate environment, with anemic loan demand, very competitive loan pricing, there are sellers that look at their compliance costs and their IT costs and their personnel costs and they’re saying, “We’re not big enough to do a deal. We’re not big enough to survive on our own and make our shareholders a fair return, so we need to look at doing something else.” The something else is not necessarily selling for cash and going on down the road. One of the biggest trend lines we’ve seen in the last two, three years, is the willingness of sellers to take illiquid stock, stock from a privately owned financial institution. Kelly: In the acquiring company. Peter: To take illiquid stock from an acquiring company, that’s another community bank like they may be, sellers are much more willing to do that than they ever have been before in my 30+ year career. I think the biggest driver of that is that on the operational standpoint, the challenges of being a bank are such that skill matters and then on the shareholder valuation standpoint, I think they recognize that this may not be the greatest pricing time to sell out, so they look at doing some kind of strategic combination to be part of a bigger, more profitable organization, even though the stock is illiquid. Kelly: Let’s say, in those situations where you’ve got a reasonably healthy bank, they see that if they don’t do something they might be in part of the 78 again, but they might go down that way, so they’re proactive. As a part of that, they have to lock up some of their good producers, right? Their good credit officers and those things. One of the thing we do in our business is help with non-qualified plan benefits to try to use that as a way to lock in good senior management. Do you see much of that going on as part of the deal criteria? Peter: It surprises me that more banks that are potential sales candidates don’t do more. In community bank America, it almost doesn’t matter how big you are, you’re a potential target. I’ll give you an example. One of my clients is a $5 billion bank in California and they merged with an $8 billion bank in December, they announced it. The reason is because our client, that’s $5 billion, felt that they needed to get bigger in order to compete. The $8 billion bank felt like they needed to be bigger to compete, so now they’re going to be $13 billion. If you’re not an $8 or a $5 billion bank, if you’re smaller than that, you might say to yourself, I don’t need to be bigger to survive, but my efficiency ratio sure as heck would improve if we got bigger. I would tell you that almost every bank is a candidate to be sold, they’re a candidate to buy and they’re a candidate to be sold. KPMG did a survey in 2014 and it indicated that over 50% of the banks thought they would engage in an acquisition, but 3% of banks thought they would sell. The numbers wound up in 2015 being something like 4.4% of all the banks sold. Every bank out there, it seems, is thinking about doing an acquisition, but every bank and community bank America is a potential candidate. A long way around to your question is because the banks are all potential merger candidates, then they really should look at putting in place protections for their employees and really locking them up, but when they’re doing that, they also need to think about not hurting shareholder value. The way you could hurt shareholder value is you provide some kind of agreement, let’s say a change in control agreement, that provides on a change in control the employee gets paid if they leave the bank. Now we hurt shareholder value because the buyer knows that they could lose that person because there’s an incentive for that person to leave. Really, it takes somebody like you to think through not just how to protect the person, not just how to lock them up, but also to do it in a way where it creates or at least preserves shareholder value because the buyer is not looking at that contract and saying that that contract harms me because I’m going to lose a valuable producer. Your question is a good one and I would even go further and I’d say what exists gets paid. If people want agreements to be in place, they need to put them in place because if they exist they’ll get paid, where if you wait until a potential acquisition, then what’s going to happen is the acquirer is going to say, “You can do that, but if you do that it comes out of the shareholder’s purchase price,” and I don’t think you want to be negotiating those types of agreements with another person with their elbows on the table. Kelly: I’ve got a lot of experience in other financial sectors like financial advisors and broker dealers and the common theme with them is you’ve got much more highly paid execs, but the notion that the assets go down in the elevator every day. It’s more or less the same thing with many banks and not locking them up one way or another in an acquisition, it always kind of surprises me. Let’s talk about surprises in an acquisition landmines. It seems to me that when we’re talking about banks that are not a huge footprint, a community bank that’s got 1 to 15 branches, isn’t it a fair statement to say that more of the acquirers or interested acquirers are going to be a current competitor of that bank and doesn’t that always present a bit of a due diligence challenge or problem, where you’re going to release sensitive, confidential information to your competitor? Peter: That is absolutely correct that that’s a possibility. The reason for that is because most financial institution mergers are driven by cost savings. Where do you get the most cost savings? In a market deal or an adjoining market deal. It is very likely the party that can pay the most is going to be an existing competitor. That absolutely presents challenges in terms of protecting your employees and your confidential information. Obviously you’re going to negotiate the heck out of the non-disclosure agreement, if that’s likely buyer, if you’re the seller. The other thing is you’re probably going to want to hold back on when you deliver information until there is an agreement on all of the relevant terms and then the due diligence becomes more in the way of confirming diligence than it does in terms of setting the price. You’ll release some key information, including whether there’s a termination fee as a result of the transaction on your data processing agreement, changing control agreements with employees, give all of that pricing type information, but you might hold back the loan review and the customer review until the deal is essentially set. Kelly: The customer name is withheld until the deal is a little more mature. Peter: We’ve also done it where you redact the customer names, but in an in-market deal it doesn’t take a lot of information for the buyer to know who that player is. Kelly: Yeah, right. Back to my other question that we started on. Surprises? Peter: I’d say the biggest surprise to buyers is that the seller’s compliance issues could infect them. I’ll give you an example. When MB Financial was acquiring Cole Taylor, Cole Taylor had a major compliance issue and the transaction was held up for about a year, while the regulators got comfortable with the resolution of that compliance issue. Similarly there have been a number of red-lining cases and BSA cases where the compliance issues of the target have held up the deal. I think that’s a surprise for a number of buyers because if you’re engaged in a potential transaction, you’re locked into that transaction. You’ve agreed to try to get that deal closed. If you wind up with an extended regulatory approval time period, that could prevent you, preclude you from going after a deal that becomes available six months, a year later that might be a better deal for you. Similarly for sellers, even in cash deal, if there’s a surprise that the buyer’s compliance issues can be such a hold up and what we’ve seen is we’ve seen AML, BSA, KYC issues that have held up approval of deals for two or three years in UDAP and some other consumer compliance issues that similarly have held up deals. As a seller, you have to perform some reverse due diligence, some extensive reverse due diligence on the buyer, even in the transaction that’s a cash deal. For a lot of sellers, that’s a surprise to them. Kelly: Do regulators hold up the deal or does the buyer intentionally hold that up? Peter: Generally it’s the regulators because from the buyer standpoint, they become aware of the issue and they adopt a plan of remediation for the issue. It’s one thing for a private sector party to get a handle on an issue and have a plan of remediation and feel good that they can implement it. It’s a whole other thing for an agent, say, to get their arms around it in a time frame that seems reasonable. The Federal Reserve has two analysts in Washington who handle compliance issues with regard to applications. Kelly: The buyer would just haircut the valuation. At the end of the day it’s a contingent liability, right? They would just haircut the valuation on it. Peter: If it’s a known risk and it’s one that they have presumably priced in. If it’s not a known risk and they become aware of it, then they may go back to the seller and say, “We’ve got all of these costs related to it, we need to reduce the price,” or if it’s significant enough, they could decide to walk the transaction. Kelly: In terms of surprises, known compliance issues and I suppose the ‘know what you don’t know,’ whatever that term is. You know those issues, it’s the unknown compliance regulatory issues. Any ideas on pre-detecting, early detection of those things? Peter: That’s really you just have to engage in some pretty thorough diligence of the other party to really understand where the risk areas are. Kelly: I suppose you look at their internal controls and their timely filings or substantiation and all of those things on the control structure. Peter: You do. Something that I like looking at as a starting point for diligence is nowadays banks have to do risk assessments. Seemingly a banker can’t walk out doing a five-page risk assessment. Those risk assessments are the other party’s self-confessing, if you will, where they see their own challenges or concerns. The beauty of that for the other party is that gives them a roadmap of things to look at in diligence. Kelly: I was director of risk management for asset management subsidiaries of Lloyd’s Bank out of London, and this was many, many years ago. Regulatory issues and compliance back then just didn’t quite get the importance. They actually did in the UK, but things have ramped up in the US quite a bit, that it’s probably more on par with what it was with the British banks back then. Peter: If you parachuted back, if you were Mr. Peabody and you got in the Wayback Machine and went back to 2000 and you had a full-time, dedicated BSA officer, and how many banks had full-time, dedicated compliance offer and how many banks had a full-time, dedicated risk officer, and how many banks had a full-time, dedicated IT person, and you compare those numbers to the way they are now, it’s just shocking. The bigger the acquisition, the more you want to look at areas that you might not want to spend the money on if you’re a smaller institution. In a bigger deal, you absolutely want to evaluate IT exposures and make sure that there have not been or in place potential breaches. Kelly: Why don’t you give us parting thoughts you’d like to give. Speak to both buyers and sellers. Peter: One thing we’re seeing for banks that may not want to be a seller is there is a lot more activism. We had six private banks in the fourth quarter that had proxy sites, tender offers. One even had a TRO, a temporary restraining order, filed against them. That’s continued in the first quarter of 2016. One thing is to put in place protections and recognize that your risks can be from your existing shareholder base or people who buy in. The world’s awash in money and people out there know if they could buy stock of a bank at eight-tenths of book or book and then wrestle control of the board and get control, then the bank on the sale might be worth book and a quarter or book and a half, book seven, where they could potentially even more than double their money, buy the stock and flipping it in a control situation. We’re seeing activism creeping down into the community bank, into the private bank sector, and that’s something clearly you want to watch. Kelly: You’re not talking political and social activism. You’re talking about business acquisition, venture capital, investment activism. Peter: Absolutely. We’re talking shareholder activism. Then just another thing that we’ve seen on the buyer’s side is buyers tend to be most focused targets who are of sale who sent them books. We talked about some of the compliance challenges of the application process. Just because somebody sends you a book and the book says, “We’re for sale,” doesn’t mean that they’re the greatest candidate for you to buy. What you want to be careful about is being locked up on a deal in the regulatory process that is somebody who doesn’t really move the needle for you. It’s got something that obviously is worthwhile, but maybe it’s really not consistent with your strategic focus. We’ve seen potential buyers almost shift their strategic focus just because an investment banker sends them a book on a potential target. Kelly: Two good points. I always like to finish with two things: Your favorite quote and the stupidest thing you’ve either said or done in your business life. Peter: There are a lot of the latter. Upon the former, I like the Warren Buffet quote, which it really resonates when you’re talking about shareholder activism. He said, “I prefer to manage my business for the shareholders who want to stay in and not the ones who want to get out.” I may be paraphrasing it, but that’s the thought. I like that quote a lot because that’s actually directors of the bank. Those are the people they have a duty to. The second one is the stupidest thing I’ve ever done in my career? Kelly: Yes. Peter: One thing that I learned a long time ago not to do is something that’s emotionally gratifying because in business it almost always is a bad decision. Early on in my career I would get testy with regulators and that’s never a good strategy. Gray hair and maybe even the loss of hair and some experience, I’ve learned the wisdom of working together with regulators a lot more than trying to beat them up. Kelly: Can you recall one that you said something to? Peter: I remember when I was a third-year lawyer, I went to a meeting with the Federal Reserve and I’m not exactly sure what I said at the point, but this person with the Federal Reserve got up and it wasn’t quite Nikita Khrushchev banging his shoe on the table, but he was animated. Kelly: All right, Peter. Thank you very much. I appreciate your time. I wish you the best. We want to thank you for listening to the syndicated audio program, BankBosun.com The audio content is produced by Kelly Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer of BankBosun, LLC; and syndicated by Seth Greene, Market Domination LLC, with the help of Kevin Boyle. Video content is produced by The Guildmaster Studio, Keenan Bobson Boyle. The voice introduction is me, Karim Kronfli. 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