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This week on Swimming with Allocators, Earnest and Alexa welcome Evan Finkel and Charlotte Palmer from Integra Global Advisors. Evan and Charlotte discuss their approach to venture capital investing, focusing on emerging managers while also sharing insights into evaluating new fund managers, emphasizing the importance of transparency, unique investment theses, and consistent communication. The conversation also covers challenges in the current VC landscape, including the competitive fundraising environment and the need for succession planning. Key takeaways include the value of building strong LP-GP relationships, the potential of smaller funds to generate alpha, and the critical role of motivation and differentiation for emerging managers. Also, don't miss our insider segment as Jason Kropp from Sidley discusses the complexities of cross-border venture capital investments, highlighting the importance of tax optimization, international investment structures, and navigating regulatory uncertainties in the current global investment landscape.Highlights from this week's conversation include:Evan's Background and Journey (1:09)Charlotte's Journey to Allocator (3:04)Integra Overview and Differentiation (4:41)Geographic Focus of Clients (8:24)Motivation and Competitive Landscape for Emerging Managers (11:13)Market Correction and Emerging Manager Archetypes (15:29)Diligencing Differentiated Perspectives (19:37)Off-List References and Deeper Diligence (23:51)Insider Segment: Complexities of Cross-Border Investments (24:48)LPAC Involvement and Value (28:56)How LPs Should Give Feedback (31:00)Questions GPs Should Ask LPs (34:18)Assessing LP Commitment and Stickiness (38:40)Succession Planning in VC Firms (42:55)Lessons Learned as LPs (47:31)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (50:00)Integra Global Advisors is a registered investment advisor (RIA) functioning like a multi-family office. The firm invests across the entire investable universe but on the venture side, the team specializes in early-stage investments across the U.S., Israel, Latin America, and Europe. Focused exclusively on emerging managers, Integra provides capital and strategic partnerships, actively engaging in LPAC positions to help funds succeed. Learn more at www.integraga.com.Sidley Austin LLP is a premier global law firm with a dedicated Venture Funds practice, advising top venture capital firms, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors on fund formation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise across private markets, Sidley provides strategic legal counsel to help funds scale effectively. Learn more at sidley.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Justin's Journey into Finance (1:11)Changes in Investment Management (4:59)Institutionalization of RIAs (7:47)Overview of AWM Capital's Services (11:22)Athletes as Clients (15:16)Engaging Athletes as LPs (16:21)Educating Clients on Private Markets (20:19)Regulatory Shifts in Venture Funds (24:23)Insider Segment: Emerging Managers and Diverse Perspectives (27:38)Complex Fund Agreements (31:02)Venture Capital Strategy Insights (33:11)Evolution of Partnerships (36:16)Due Diligence Criteria Overview (40:14)Stewardship of Capital (44:08)In-Person Connections (47:58)Challenges for Emerging Managers (51:00)Human-Centered Capital Allocation (55:39)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (57:18)AWM Capital is a multi-family office dedicated to providing comprehensive wealth management services to professional athletes, business owners, and multi-generational families. With a commitment to independent, conflict-free advice, AWM integrates investment management and financial planning to help clients achieve their financial goals. Learn more: https://awmcap.com/Sidley Austin LLP is a premier global law firm with a dedicated Venture Funds practice, advising top venture capital firms, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors on fund formation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise across private markets, Sidley provides strategic legal counsel to help funds scale effectively. Learn more at sidley.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

In March, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) withdrew the Richardson Waiver, a policy under which HHS voluntarily undertook notice-and-comment rulemaking in circumstances where it wouldn't otherwise need to. HHS also issued a new Statement of Organization for the Office of the General Counsel (HHS-OGC), which, among other things, may signal an effort to consolidate and expand HHS-OGC's authority. Jaime Jones, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, and Brenna Jenny, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, discuss HHS' potential rationale for these changes and the implications for the health care industry. During the first Trump Administration, Brenna Jenny served as the Principal Deputy General Counsel at HHS and the Chief Legal Officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.AHLA's Health Law Daily Podcast Is Here! AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this new podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Differences Between Canada and the US (1:17)Canadian Ecosystem Growth (3:32)LP Network Composition (4:36)Gap in Corporate Investment (8:12)Paula's Journey at BDC Capital (10:54)Government Support for VC (14:05)Advice for Attracting Capital (18:56)Venture Ecosystem Growth in Canada (22:08)Insider Segment: Evolving Role of Legal Counsel (24:57)Impact of Legal Partnership (29:01)Measuring Success in Ecosystem Building (30:34)The Camel Metaphor (34:48)Challenges in Scaling (37:24)Resilience in Funding (39:49)Investment Criteria for Canadian Funds (42:36)Advice for Investing in Canada (46:08)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (47:39)BDC Capital is the investment arm of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), dedicated to supporting Canada's most innovative companies and building a thriving venture ecosystem. Through strategic investments and partnerships, BDC Capital balances financial returns with a mandate to foster long-term growth and inclusion in Canada's economy.https://www.bdc.ca/Sidley Austin LLP is a premier global law firm with a dedicated Venture Funds practice, advising top venture capital firms, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors on fund formation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise across private markets, Sidley provides strategic legal counsel to help funds scale effectively. Learn more at sidley.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Highlights from this week's conversation include:Laura's Journey to Allocator (1:05)Differentiators of Sapphire Partners (6:35)Advice for New Allocators (9:54)Shifts in Manager Selection Focus (11:41)Understanding the Underwriting Process (14:57)Balancing Emerging and Established Managers (16:09)Characteristics of Successful Emerging Managers (18:04)The Importance of Fund Size and Strategy (20:11)Insider Segment: Trends in Venture Structures (27:11)Consolidation of Relationships in Fundraising (29:02)Emerging Managers and LP Categories (32:09)Evaluating Established Firms (35:26)Portfolio Construction Guidance (38:38)Reserves Strategy in Venture Capital (41:20)Challenges of Co-Investment Strategies (43:40)Sapphire's Resources for LPs (45:11)Importance of Feedback and Strategy (48:20)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (49:56)Sapphire Partners has been investing in early-stage venture capital funds since 2012 and seeks to identify and support the “New Elite'' managers across the US, Europe and Israel who are uniquely suited to invest in the next generation of technology category leaders. Through its underlying managers, Sapphire Partners has indirectly invested in over 3,200(6) companies since inception. Sapphire Partners looks to partner with managers across their journey as a GP and is focused on adding value beyond its capital commitments through value-add services, industry insights, and its efforts to demystify the ‘LP Perspective' through the OpenLP initiative. Sapphire Partners is part of Sapphire, a specialized technology investment firm with more than $10 billion in assets under management across three distinct strategies and with team members across Austin, Menlo Park, San Francisco and London. To learn more, visit https://sapphireventures.com. Sidley Austin LLP is a premier global law firm with a dedicated Venture Funds practice, advising top venture capital firms, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors on fund formation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise across private markets, Sidley provides strategic legal counsel to help funds scale effectively. Learn more at sidley.com.Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies. The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

Kevin Fee is the permanent replacement for the previous legal director who was appointed to the federal bench in 2023. Fee formerly worked at the Chicago office of Sidley Austin LLP focusing on white collar government investigations and consumer class actions while maintaining a pro bono practice. Reset talks to Fee about the ACLU's plans to hold the Trump administration accountable and protect people's civil rights and liberties. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

If you have zero clue what co-pay maximizers and/or co-pay accumulators are and the financial incentives involved for PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers) and plan sponsors here, after you're done listening to this episode, go back and listen to the show with Joey Dizenhouse (EP423). Also, the episode called “Game Theory Gone Wild” with Dea Belazi, PharmD, MPH (EP293). Both these shows could fill in some blanks. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Here's the micro mini of the co-pay maximizer/accumulator deal. These are vehicles that are designed by vendors who are also sometimes called maximizers or sometimes they're also PBMs. But these programs are designed to get as much money out of Pharma as possible in the form of co-pay support. So, here's how the maximizers are supposed to maximize plan sponsors getting pharma money. Say, for some drug, the pharma company has, I don't know, $12,000 max in co-pay support available to patients in total per year. Pharma does always cap the dollars that are available for patients. So, in this hypothetical, $12k a year is available. What a forthright or well-run maximizer will do is figure out, you know, if there's $12k max available, then they'll set a co-pay—so there's variable co-pays for patients—so they'll set a patient co-pay of, like, $1000 a month, which adds up to $12k over 12 months of the year. Get it? Every single month, the patient has a $0 co-pay, but the plan maximizes the dollars that the plan gets. Or, you know, maybe they'll charge $1,025 a month so the patient has some small “skin in the game,” and the plan sponsor just banked $12k. Sounds great, right? Well, sure, when it works as promised … and we'll get to this in a moment. Accumulators, on the other hand, have no such “Hey, let's make sure the patient actually gets their meds” guardrails. They hear that the Pharma is offering $12k, and the accumulator vendor and their plan sponsor clients also are like, “Cool, let's get that money as fast as possible.” So, they make the co-pay for that drug, I don't know, like hypothetically $3000. Great, now the patient runs out of that co-pay money in May. And don't forget and/or let me inform you, for both maximizers and accumulators, dollars paid by the Pharma generally don't count to the plan deductible for the patient. So now, the patient walks into the pharmacy, if in an accumulator or in a poorly run maximizer program, they walk into the pharmacy in May and are told that if they want their drug, they're gonna need to pay the $3000 co-pay that was set out of pocket every month until they reach their deductible. With some of these co-pay maximizer/accumulator plans, the plan sponsor may be a little bit out of the loop relative to what is actually going on here. The plan sponsor may think that members are doing fine—you know, they're getting their drug every month—so they may be surprised to learn about this running out of money in May issue. And what is true more often than it's not true, this $3000 or whatever—hundreds or thousands of dollars—payment due co-pay, the patient learns about it at the pharmacy counter or while trying to get chemo. It comes as a complete surprise, the fact that they owe three grand or whatever. What patient just shrugs and pays up in that moment because they happen to have their entire deductible or thousands of dollars lying around and at the ready? What a shock to find this out at the pharmacy counter or at the infusion clinic. Some of these maximizer programs are also starting to veer back into accumulator zones, like they're doing things such as saying that the member must pay their out-of-pocket max or their deductible or 30% of the cost of the drug, right, like some number before the plan will allow the patient to use the co-pay reimbursement program to begin with. So, there's other things that are emerging right now, which, again, cause the patient to have a very, very large out of pocket in order for them to get a drug which they have been prescribed and—ostensibly, at least—need. Allegedly, and sometimes for sure, dollars raked in from Pharma make it across the PBM/maximizer, vendor, middleman trench all the way over to the plan sponsor. For sure, especially for the administrative only maximizer vendors … yeah, you're gonna have the dollars actually making it to the plan sponsor. But sometimes the vendor running these programs is paid spread, right? So, the more expensive the drug and the richer the co-pay card program, the more the vendor will make because they take a percentage of savings. So, the more expensive, the more savings, therefore, the more the vendor is gonna make. In these cases where the vendor is paid a spread, can I take Perverse Incentives for $600, Alex? Right? But in sum, again, there's a lot to this conversation with Bill Sarraille, so please do listen to the whole thing. Bill offers five main pieces of advice, so I'm just gonna cover them right here up front—spoiler alert, I guess, but just to keep them all in one place. 1. Look into what is going on with a maximizer and/or accumulator program. First of all, is the plan sponsor paying spread? And also, how are these programs being marketed to members and how aggressively? Because there are a lot of plan sponsors having way more negative impact than they suspect they are. So, that's point of advice #1: Really look into actually what is happening on the grounds with some of these programs. 2. Eliminate surprise. Any plan sponsor listening, and Brian Reid also says this very crisply in an episode a month or so ago (EP456). If a plan sponsor wants to do stuff like this—like force a patient to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars out of pocket—if at any point during the year they are gonna wind up with thousands of dollars in co-pay or coinsurance to get their Crohn's disease med or cancer med or whatever, be really up front about this at least. It's really important if we really want to make sure that patients are taking maintenance meds and getting the medications that they're prepared for the reality that, at a certain point during the year, they are going to have a really big bill. 3. There is legal risk here. So also, Bill's advice is check into whether accumulators and/or maximizers are unlawful under the ACA (Affordable Care Act) and/or by deceptive practices rules when maximizers or accumulators are teed up as a benefit. And it, again (reference point of advice #2), it's not explained that dollars they get from Pharma will be taken by the plan and not applied to the patient deductible. I was just reading about the crazy aggressive marketing tactics that some of these vendors are using to get members to sign up and … yeah, definitely look into deceptive practice rules. 4. If it's utilization management that we're trying to achieve here, then your utilization manager should be utilization managing. These maximizers are not meant to impact utilization management. Patients really cannot differentiate, as per study after study, it's very difficult for patients to differentiate high-value from low-value care or meds. So, pretty much the impact of having a patient with thousands or hundreds of dollars of out-of-pocket spend to get a med isn't going to be to ensure that the right people are taking the right med. Point is, use the right tool for the right job. So, if we're trying to keep patients away from low-value meds, the tool for that is utilization management. Also be aware, if the PBM says it cannot do utilization management or you'll lose your rebates and/or is pushing into a maximizer accumulator program to do this instead, that's kind of a clue that they cannot do it because they are taking money from Pharma to not have any restrictions on a drug. Read the article in the New York Times (you're welcome) about how PBMs took secret payments for the free flow of opioids, and Chris Crawford also talks about this sort of same-ish thing in an upcoming show relative to GLP-1s. But if you're trying to do utilization management, then do utilization management. 5. Use our understanding of this whole goings-on as a rationale or a way to tamp down perverse incentives. We want to wind up with patients getting charged a percentage of net prices, not a percentage of some wildly inflated list price with this whole accumulator maximizer contributing to, you know, just more wildly inflated list prices so the co-pay programs can be bigger and someone can make even more money off of the percentage of savings. And plan sponsors addicted to rebates now have another bucket of cash. Like, this is just another example of how perverse incentives pervade the system. And we should certainly be aware of that. Bill Sarraille was a healthcare attorney for many years. He retired from his law firm on the first of last year, and now he's doing the things he wanted to do before but couldn't because his billable rate was too high. Bill is teaching at the University of Maryland Law School and doing some regulatory consulting, etc. He's working with a variety of patient groups. Also mentioned in this episode are University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law; Joey Dizenhouse; Dea Belazi, PharmD, MPH; Brian Reid; Chris Crawford; Marilyn Bartlett; Scott Haas; Paul Holmes; and Tom Nash. You can learn more at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and by following Bill on LinkedIn. You can also sign up for his Substack.   Bill Sarraille is a professor of practice at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, a regulatory consultant, and a retired senior member of the Healthcare Practice group at Sidley Austin LLP. Bill is a nationally recognized expert in healthcare, life sciences, drugs, medical devices, and patient access to treatments. He is widely known for his expertise in a broad array of healthcare matters, including rare disease treatment access barriers, pharmaceutical pricing, Anti-Kickback Law compliance, the 340B program, and managed care and PBM issues. During his years practicing law, Bill was recognized repeatedly by The Best Lawyers in America in both healthcare law and administrative law. He was also consistently listed as a leader in the field of healthcare law in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Bill also serves as the general counsel of the charity the Pharmaceutical Coalition for Patient Access, as an advisor to multiple patient advocacy groups on patient access issues, a compliance advisor to a coinsurance patient assistance foundation, and as the director of a rare disease society and Kalderos, Inc., a health IT firm with a focus on effectuating pharmaceutical discounts and rebates.   09:31 What should plan sponsors be aware of right now? 14:01 What is the justification for maximizers, and why is this at odds with the purpose of insurance? 18:05 Where does the issue of “fairness” land within cost containment? 20:00 Brian Reid's LinkedIn post on insurance company access challenges. 21:30 What are the real legal issues presented by some of these co-pay maximizers and co-pay accumulator programs? 27:06 How are these programs creating perverse incentives? 29:28 EP450 with Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, CGMA, CMA, CFM. 32:16 “If you're covered by the ACA, I think this is unlawful.” 32:57 What advice does Bill have in regard to these programs? 33:49 What potential litigations does Bill see coming in the near future in regard to these co-pay maximizers and co-pay accumulator programs? 38:38 EP365 with Scott Haas. 38:45 EP397 with Paul Holmes.   You can learn more at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and by following Bill on LinkedIn. You can also sign up for his Substack.   @HCLAWComment discusses #costcontainment on our #healthcarepodcast. #healthcare #podcast #pharma #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Stacey Richter (INBW41), Andreas Mang (Encore! EP419), Dr Komal Bajaj, Cynthia Fisher, Stacey Richter (INBW40), Mark Cuban and Ferrin Williams (Encore! EP418), Rob Andrews (Encore! EP415), Brian Reid, Dr Beau Raymond, Brendan Keeler  

We're joined today by Dan Rabinowitz, founder and CEO of Pre/Dicta, which offers litigators AI tools that can forecast litigation timelines and provide accurate predictions for outcomes of motions. Dan has had many different roles in his legal journey. He started as a litigator at Sidley Austin LLP, and later became a trial attorney at the US Department of Justice. He then served as general counsel at a data science company, and went on to be associate general counsel, chief privacy officer, and the director of fraud analytics for WellPoint Military Care. With all of these experiences, Dan took a deep interest in the innovation and technology side of legal work. Wanting to focus on data analytics in particular, he ultimately decided to leave practice and develop Pre/Dicta. In today's discussion, Dan speaks about the behavioral science factors that can help forecast legal outcomes, the information Pre/Dicta provides lawyers in a given case, how he became involved with behavioral analytics, and the need to think outside the box in the legal world.

In this episode, NAWL Advocacy Committee Co-Chair and attorney with Sidley Austin LLP, Josh Fougere, speaks with Leah Aden, Senior Counsel at LDF. Tune in as Josh and Leah discuss Leah's career, and role in monumental Supreme Court cases and decisions, including Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, and South Carolina v. McMaster/Alexander v. SC NAACP. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Supreme Court ruled in the Alexander v. SC NAACP case. NAWL issued a statement on the Supreme Court decision (see below).NAWL is disappointed by the Supreme Court decision in Alexander v South Carolina Conference of the NAACP. As the dissent warns, the decision risks upending settled burdens of proof in racial gerrymandering cases in ways that benefit lawmakers and impede plaintiffs. NAWL will continue to advocate for fair and equitable representation for all citizens.

In this episode, NAWL Advocacy Committee Co-Chair and attorney with Sidley Austin LLP, Josh Fougere, speaks with Leah Aden, Senior Counsel at LDF. Tune in as Josh and Leah discuss Leah's career, and role in monumental Supreme Court cases and decisions, including Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, and South Carolina v. McMaster/Alexander v. SC NAACP. Please note that this episode was recorded before the Supreme Court ruled in the Alexander v. SC NAACP case. NAWL issued a statement on the Supreme Court decision (see below).NAWL is disappointed by the Supreme Court decision in Alexander v South Carolina Conference of the NAACP. As the dissent warns, the decision risks upending settled burdens of proof in racial gerrymandering cases in ways that benefit lawmakers and impede plaintiffs. NAWL will continue to advocate for fair and equitable representation for all citizens.  

The art and science of forecasting litigation outcomes just got a lot more sciencey. Years of immersion in complex business disputes is bound to shine a light on problems begging for solutions. In this case, our guest observed the laborious and ineffective slog that is trying to forecast how long a case will take, how much it might cost, which jurisdiction will treat it with kindness, or how a judge might rule on a motion for summary judgment. These are some of the critical questions our guest set out to address through the use of technology and assessment of massive data sets. He is Dan Rabinowitz, Co-Founder and CEO of  Pre/Dicta, a six-year-old company that provides litigation prediction and forecasting services.  Before Pre/Dicta, Dan was an attorney in Sidley Austin LLP's Supreme Court and Appellate Group and the firm's Mass Tort Litigation Group. Later, he served as trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice, general counsel to a data science company, and associate general counsel, chief privacy officer, and  director of fraud analytics for WellPoint Military Care.Listen to what Dan has to say about how the power of technology is going to make predicting litigation as commonplace as predicting the weather. He also shares insights into a study Pre/Dicta conducted that tested assumptions about judges based on their political affiliations.  *******This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal of Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the vLex Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm.If you have comments, ideas, or wish to participate, please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome Page

Host Sheridan Sharp is joined by author Jaclyn Goldis for a compelling discussion on the intersection of travel, writing, and manifestation.Jaclyn reveals how her adventures around the world have breathed life into the captivating settings of her books. Hear why she made the bold decision to stop working on old projects and move into the realm of suspense. Plus, discover new ways to find ease in your writing journey through the transformative power of manifestation. Resources Preorder Jaclyn's new book, The Main Character, or check out her websiteJaclyn's InstagramOther books by JaclynListen for the Lie by Amy TinteraBad, Bad Seymour Brown by Susan IsaacsBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe DispensaGet on the waiting list for Jaclyn's new manifestation course by signing up for her newsletter! About JaclynJaclyn Goldis has a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and a JD from NYU School of Law. She practiced estate planning law at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago for seven years before leaving her job to travel the world and write novels. After culling her possessions into only what would fit in a backpack, she traveled for over a year until settling in Tel Aviv, where she can often be found writing from cafés by the beach.

This was the third session of the day at our Artemis London 2023 insurance-linked securities (ILS) market conference, held on September 5th in London, UK. Around 240 attendees enjoyed a busy day of thoughtful catastrophe bond and insurance-linked securities (ILS) focused discussion from industry experts, as well as valuable networking opportunities. This session features a timely panel discussion focused on cyber catastrophe bond market developments, featuring some of those involved in some of the first wave of cyber cat bonds that launched soon after this event. The panel discussion was moderated by: Kyle Freeman, Head of ILS Structuring, Property, AXIS ILS. He was joined on stage by: Joe Gottlieb, Partner, Insurance Practice, Sidley Austin LLP; Rebecca Bole, Head of Industry Engagement, CyberCube; Richard Pennay, CEO of Insurance-Linked Securities, Aon Securities; and Benjamin Baltesar, Head of Underwriting and Pricing, Credit Suisse Insurance Linked Strategies. The group explored the readiness of the market for cyber catastrophe bond, discussing the response of investors to the prospect of cyber cat bonds getting issued, and speaking to some of the challenges faced in getting investors comfortable with cyber risks in ILS form. Event definitions were a focus, as this has been one of the key considerations for sponsors and their service providers, to ensure coverage is robust from a cyber cat bond. The investor side was also discussed and the group agreed that, in cyber risk, event definitions are critical so that ILS investors understand what losses could qualify and they could be exposed to, if they invested in a cyber cat bond. The group also said that the ILS market is ready for cyber and that investors have approached this in a pragmatic manner, with the initial cyber cat bonds ready to provide a good test for investor appetite and lay the groundwork for what could be an important new peril for the catastrophe bond market. Listen to the full podcast episode to learn more about the nascent market for cyber catastrophe bonds.

Whether it is a technical implementation, a change management process or simply and idea that didn't work, we all have times when we fail but it is how we deal with it and what we learn from it that matters. In this podcast interview panel session, hear from two panelists on their worst respective experiences and how they overcame the adversity, setbacks and more.     Questions the moderator will ask the speakers:  -Tell me about your experience with the first project or process that you implemented   -What challenges did you face?  -What did you learn from it? -Do you have some best practices or key takeaways that you can share? Moderator: @Natasha Tucker - Director, Business Development Operations, Bennett Jones LLP Speakers: @Eric Feldman - Wiggin and Dana, Director of Innovation and Knowledge Management @Rachel Shields Williams - Knowledge Management Enablement & Insights, Sidley Austin LLP

This episode is part of a new NAWL Podcast series focused on law students. In this episode, NAWL Member and law student Alexis Bargamin speaks with  Samita Ali Khan, Partner with Foley Hoag LLP, and Barry W. Rashkover, Partner leading on Securities Enforcement and Regulatory for Sidley Austin LLP. They discuss what they wish they had known before joining a law firm and provide practical tips for law students who are interested in joining a law firm.   

Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs) are unlike other Medicare contractors. Lori Foley, Office Managing Principal, PYA, and Brenna Jenny, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP, discuss some of the basic responsibilities of UPICs, what differentiates UPIC audits from other CMS audits, how UPIC audits progress from probe to referral, recommendations for providers who receive a UPIC audit, whether UPICs are effective, and how providers can design robust compliance programs.To learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community, visit americanhealthlaw.org.

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome bestselling author on happiness and human nature, Gretchen Rubin, to explore her latest book, Life in Five Senses. Gretchen shares her revelatory journey exploring the five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. She'll inspire you with thoughtful insights and hands-on suggestions about how to heighten your senses and use your powers of perception to live a fuller, richer life. Thank you to the global law firm of Sidley Austin LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.

For People of Color, Inc. hosted a 3-part Successful Summer Positions webinar. The second session presents a private-sector panel consisting of Big Law partners and a general counsel. The panelists are: misty m. sanford, Partner, Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP Jose Luis Lopez, General Counsel, Zeplin, Inc. Sunita Bali-Williams, Partner, Perkins Coie, LLP Stephen Abreu, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Launching a drug and receiving approvals—whether it's in the U.S. or globally—is challenging to navigate. It's a process that often takes years and a lot of back-and-forth communication with regulatory bodies. In this episode, Torrey Cope, partner, food, drug, and medical device practice, Sidley Austin LLP, discusses drug approvals and drug launches from a legal perspective, including 1) his work as an attorney; 2) tips for drug approvals from a legal perspective; 3) current regulatory challenges the industry is facing in the U.S.; 4) the shift away from a one-sized-fits all approach to marketing and global launches; 5) tips for companies navigating the regulatory landscape in the U.S.; 6) when to launch a drug in a country outside of the U.S.; and 7) drug pricing. Join Meg Rivers, managing editor, as she dives into this topic with Cope.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is playing a major role in setting air quality standards across the country and world. Led by Dr. Steven Cliff, the agency works closely with scientists, industry, and other regulatory bodies to create a carbon-neutral California by 2045. In this episode, Dr. Cliff joins Justin Savage and Maureen Gorsen of Sidley Austin LLP to discuss how CARB's work is considering environmental justice, rethinking and electrifying their transportation infrastructure, and automated driving. ★ Support this podcast ★

Increasingly, independent third parties—better known as “corporate compliance monitors”--are appointed to oversee a company's compliance following the settlement of a criminal or, sometimes, civil enforcement case. Justin Savage of Sidley Austin LLP, speaks with Ike Adams, a Partner at Sidley Austin, and Michele Edwards and Brad Wilson, both with StoneTurn, a global advisory firm. The trio discuss corporate compliance monitorships, which has been a perennial hot topic in DOJ enforcement, particularly in the environmental space over the last 5 years. The episode is part of The Enforcement Angle series, featuring conversations about state and federal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations with senior enforcement officials and thought leaders on environmental enforcement in the United States and globally.  ★ Support this podcast ★

The U.S. Department of Justice's Environment & Natural Resources Division is tasked with enforcing the United States' civil and criminal environmental laws. In this episode, Justin Savage and Nicole Noelliste of Sidley Austin LLP talk with Todd Kim, the Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ ENRD, and Kate Konschnik, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of ENRD. The episode is part of The Enforcement Angle series, featuring conversations about state and federal enforcement of environmental laws and regulations with senior enforcement officials and thought leaders on environmental enforcement in the United States and globally.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Clockshop's series ‘Dreaming Land Back into Reality,' featured conversations with individuals shaping the LandBack Movement. Expanding on the first part of our series on Indigenous stewardship models, we move to unpack the synergistic alliances by Black advocates working to heal the generational historic harms of settler colonialism. This second installment will examine the dispossession of land from the Bruce family of Bruce's Beach and other Black Californians, from seizures through eminent domain to racist housing practices like redlining and racial covenants, and imagine the contemporary conditions that make reparations and land return attainable. This conversation features April Banks, artist and creative strategist; George Fatheree III, a real estate attorney with Sidley Austin LLP; and Kavon Ward, co-founder of Where Is My Land, the latter two having collaborated on the return of Bruce's Beach to the Bruce family. The program will be moderated by Theresa Hwang, a community-engaged architect and founder of the Department of Beloved Places. The speakers discussed how law, public policy, community organizing, and art can work together in envisioning and building toward the radicalizing work necessary to support the reality of reparations. Learn more here: https://clockshop.org/project/dreaming-land-back-into-reality/

With its deeply forested mountains, unique rock formations, vast plains, and moonlike deserts, New Mexico—the fifth largest state of the nation—boasts a unique landscape. Tasked with protecting and restoring the environment while fostering a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations, the New Mexico Environment Department covers a lot of ground. In this episode, Justin Savage, a Partner and the Global Co-Leader of the Environmental practice at Sidley Austin LLP, speaks with New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney and the former Director of EPA's Criminal Investigation Division, Doug Parker. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today's episode of Executives' Exchange spotlights Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. She is joined by guest host, Teresa Wilton Harmon, Chicago Office Managing Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Osmond tells us her tale of going from music to architecture to champion of all things Chicago. She details her mentorship experience, her 25 years with Chicago Architecture Center, and why she's passionate about Chicago's future. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with Lynn! 00:00—Introduction 02:00—Lynn details her journey growing up in Canada, moving to the US, and finding a passion for architecture 04:28—Lynn discusses taking over the Chicago Architecture Foundation and building its programming, eventually founding the Chicago Architecture Center 07:25—Developing Open House Chicago and the Chicago city model 09:24—Expanding CAF, her priorities, and growth mindset 11:10—Lynn discusses engaging young people, developing architecture curriculum in CPS, and programming specifically for girls 14:30—Lynn discusses role as President Emeritus, future of CAF; equitable programming 16:08—Shure sponsor message 17:20—Transitioning to Choose Chicago; rebuilding staff, audiences, and funding post-pandemic 24:45—Lynn discusses being first woman in her role; mentorship, supporting other women in the industry; work-life balance 29:45—Tourism disruption; opportunities for people in hospitality, including training and advancement 31:34—Lynn discusses which awards mean most to her; CAC Lynn Osmond award, which will live on; recognized with honorary AIA 32:50—Rapid fire questions 36:21—Outro Episode Links: Choose Chicago | Chicago Architecture Center | Sidley Austin LLP Guest Host: Teresa Wilton Harmon, Chicago Office Managing Partner at Sidley Austin LLP Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones. Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

This week, we have a jam-packed episode featuring five of our colleagues from a 2022 American Association of Law Libraries panel on APIs. Emily Rushing, Director of Competitive Intelligence, Haynes and Boone, LLP Pam Noyd, Information Resources Manager at Foley & Lardner LLP Erik Adams, Manager of Library Digital Initiatives Manager of Library Digital Initiatives at Sidley Austin LLP, and Chief of Technology at Golden Arrow Publishing LLC Keli Whitnell, Director of Firm Intelligence at Troutman Pepper Christopher O'Connor, Senior Director, Product Management at LexisNexis APIs, or Application Programming Interfaces, have become an increasingly important tool in the legal industry. The panel included members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including both librarians and non-librarians. This diversity provided a holistic view of the topic, covering everything from the technical aspects of using APIs to the importance of data quality and vetting vendors. APIs are like building blocks for legal solutions (think: LEGO Blocks), allowing for the flexible sharing of data between different computer environments. This enables more creative solutions than vendors could create on their own and has led to a range of innovative legal solutions. Overall, the panel provided valuable insights into the use of APIs in the legal industry and highlighted their potential for facilitating more efficient and effective legal work. As the use of API's continues to grow, it will be important for legal professionals to stay up to date on the latest developments and best practices in this area. Links Mentioned: Afraid of APIs? Implementing APIs for Law Firm Data Requires Soft Skills as Well How To Evaluate and Get Started with Data APIs If Data is the New Gold, then Law Libraries are a Goldmine: Panning for Gold with APIs Crystal Ball Question: Brad Blickstein discusses the potential for a recession and its effects on the legal industry. He speculates that Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) will benefit from the downturn, as law departments will be unable to increase headcount. He also discusses the question of where the work done by ALSPs will go once the recession ends and whether law firms will be able to regain the work. Contact Us: Twitter: @gebauerm, or @glambert Voicemail: 713-487-7821 Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.com Music: Jerry David DeCicca Transcript available on 3 Geeks and a Law Blog

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan is joined by Peter Roskam. Peter is a former six-term U.S. Congressman from Illinois and is currently a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Peter held some of the most significant positions in Congress during his tenure from 2007 to 2019. In addition to serving in the House Leadership as the Chief Deputy Whip, he chaired three major subcommittees of the House Ways and Means Committee. In this podcast, Dan and Peter discuss Peter's career, what it means to work as a congressman, the importance of Ukraine for global peace, and Republican support for Ukraine.

INTERPOL's Pollution Crime Working Group, a global network of national experts, initiates and leads a number of projects to combat the transport, trading, and disposal of hazardous wastes or resources in contravention of national and international laws. Justin Savage, a Partner and the Global Co-Leader of the Environmental practice at Sidley Austin LLP, and Nicole Noelliste, a Managing Associate at Sidley Austin LLP, talk to two members serving on INTERPOL's Pollution Crime Working Group: Joseph Poux and Anne Brosnan. Also available on video! ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Kamal has a conversation with Ananya Kumar who is the assistant director of digital currencies at the GeoEconomics Center. She manages the Center's work on the future of money and coordinates research on central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and other digital assets. Kumar previously worked in research assistant capacities at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Foreign Policy Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). She has also worked as a legal analyst at Sidley Austin LLP in New York City. She holds a MA in strategic studies and international economics from SAIS, where she was a Merrill Center fellow. Kumar graduated cum laude from Bryn Mawr College with a BA in economics and political science. Get your copy of #DeFi for the Diaspora at: http://www.kamalrhubbard.com/defi-for-the-diaspora-book/ Sign up for the free CageChain Newsletter at: http://www.cagechain.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lilya Tessler is a Partner and head of the FinTech and Blockchain Group at Sidley Austin LLP. Lilya filed the Amicus Brief in the SEC Ripple XRP lawsuit on behalf of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.

The Northwestern Intersections podcast joins the Northwestern Law Alumni Fireside Chat Event Series for a live interview with Phillips, one of the most experienced Supreme Court and appellate lawyers in the country, co-director of the Northwestern University Supreme Court Clinic and an adjunct professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law as well as a partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Phillips will share how his career trajectory started with ambitious clerkships, his most memorable cases, and his thoughts about how practicing in the Supreme Court has changed over the course of his tenure. Show notes: Northwestern Law Mentorship Program Northwestern Network Mentorship Program Affinity Learners and Leaders Mentorship Program

In this episode, Kathryn welcomes Imani Maatuka, a Commercial Litigation Associate at Sidley Austin LLP, to talk about Bridging the Gap Scholarship. Imani recalls how what made her decide to follow in the footsteps of her other family members and what the big difference is between what she expected and the reality now that she's working as a litigation associate. She describes how she picked litigation as the law area to specialize in. Additionally, Imani shares more information about Bridging the Gap Scholarship: How it started, what their goals and steps to reach these goals are, and how it continues to help other students. Episode Resources https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus https://bridgingthegapscholarship.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/imanimaatuka  Episode Highlights Why Imani Maatuka made the decision to go to law school What is the difference between what she expected and the reality now of being an attorney What Bridging the Gap scholarship is What she really learned once she started practicing law What keys made this year work How she picked litigation What are the goals she set for herself and what steps she's taking to reach them Where can people find more information about the Bridging the Gap scholarship? Subscribe, Share, and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

In this episode, we welcome back Brenna Jenny, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, to discuss the recent HHS-OIG Special Fraud Alert, plus DOJ enforcement developments related to telehealth. Learn how to listen to The Hospital Finance Podcast® on your mobile device. Highlights of this episode include: How government enforcement authorities been responding to the new Read More

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently revised and reissued its cybersecurity requirements for natural gas and oil pipeline owners and operators. Emily Mallen, a Washington, DC-based pipeline regulatory attorney in the Energy Practice of the global law firm Sidley Austin LLP tells NGI's Matthew Veazey what the changes could mean for pipeline companies.

When we hear the word "recession," typically some panic may kick in. But what does a potential recession mean for the lateral partner market? Gloria Sandrino, Lateral Link Managing Principal and Global Chair of Partner & Group Recruiting, joined our hosts to discuss how a recession might actually present opportunities to partners looking to lateral and to firms seeking new talent. Gloria talks about how firms should think about lateral hiring in relation to big-picture strategy, how firms are preparing for a potential recession by doubling down on office openings in smaller markets, and which practice areas firms are focusing on building in those markets. In keeping with tradition, our hosts—and Gloria—discuss recent office openings by Sidley Austin LLP and Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

With the environment at the forefront of everyone's minds thanks to the recent SCOTUS decision on West Virginia v EPA, our hosts chat with Justin Savage, the global co-leader of the Environmental practice at Sidley Austin LLP. Join Justin and our hosts as they discuss what the decision means, how it will affect the way law firms advise their clients, and its implications for the ESG space. For their moves of the week, our hosts break down Ropes & Gray LLP's recent office opening in Los Angeles and a pair of notable lateral hires by Sidley Austin LLP, including one in Miami. Plenty to unpack. As always, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

In this episode, Kathryn speaks with Yvette Ostolaza and Mike Schmidtberger of Sidley Austin LLP, about the rationale behind dedicating different resources to the members of the firm without fearing them leaving. They also share what the twists and turns of their careers were to where they are now. Yvette also talks about her goals and priorities as she takes over the role of the first female chair of Sidley's management committee. Together, Yvette and Mike describe how they keep the balance between all of their responsibilities as leaders and everything that's on their plate right now. Episode Resources https://sidley.com/ https://www.sidley.com/en/people/o/ostolaza-yvette https://www.sidley.com/en/people/s/schmidtberger-michael-j  Episode Highlights What the rationale is behind Yvette Ostolaza and Mike Schmidtberger's decisions to go to law school What sort of twists and turns did their career take off to get them to where they are now How it's been like being the first woman chair of Sidley's management committee What Yvette's goals and priorities are as she takes over the role as the female chair of a top seven firm Why it is important to dedicate different resources to the members of the firm What were the challenges the firm faced during the pandemic The firm's highest priority is to make sure everyone feels comfortable and fully functional in the new normal What goes into creating the kind of firm culture that they want to see at Sidley How do they balance all of the responsibilities of leadership and everything else that's on their plate Subscribe, Share, and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

As the agency responsible for regulating the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity, in addition to natural gas and hydropower projects, the Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC) plays an integral role when it comes to U.S. environmental law and policy. In the latest episode of People Places Planet Podcast, Emily Mallen, a partner at Sidley Austin LLP in Washington, D.C, talks to Matt Christiansen, FERC's General Counsel. Emily and Matt discuss a variety of topics, including climate change, renewable energy, the grid, and energy justice. To listen, visit www.eli.org/podcasts or find us on your favorite podcast app.★ Support this podcast ★

This panel discussion, from the Gray Center’s May 25 Capitol Hill Conference, focused on how Congress can exercise effective oversight authority to get nonpublic information from the Executive Branch. It featured Sidley Austin LLP partner William R. Levi,  Jones Day partner Hashim M. Mooppan, and was moderated by The Honorable Steven G. Bradbury, former General […]

This panel discussion, from the Gray Center's May 25 Capitol Hill Conference, focused on how Congress can exercise effective oversight authority to get nonpublic information from the Executive Branch. It featured Sidley Austin LLP partner William R. Levi, Jones Day partner Hashim M. Mooppan, and was moderated by The Honorable Steven G. Bradbury, former General Counsel and Acting Secretary of the U. Source

This panel discussion, from the Gray Center’s May 25 Capitol Hill Conference, focused on how Congress can exercise effective oversight authority to get nonpublic information from the Executive Branch. It featured Sidley Austin LLP partner William R. Levi, Jones Day partner Hashim M. Mooppan, and was moderated by The Honorable Steven G. Bradbury, former General Counsel and Acting Secretary of the U. Source

Ashley Wong, an associate at Sidley Austin LLP, speaks with William Ng, the current president of AABANY, and shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C., and Terry Shen, past president of AABANY and a partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.

In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Irwin Raij and Chuck Baker, newly appointed by prominent international law firm Sidley Austin LLP as partners and co-chairs of the entity's Entertainment, Sports, and Media industry group. Fisher and Russo also discuss the abrupt departure of Sean Bratches as LIV Golf's chief commercial officer, the new global media rights agreement between the revived XFL and the Walt Disney Co., the $380m (€360m) investment deal between LaLiga giant Real Madrid and United States-based global investment Sixth Street, Major League Cricket's securing of $120m in new funding, and ongoing turmoil involving name, image, and likeness rights in US college sports.

In this episode, I explore Building Your Brand with best-selling author, motivational speaker and media trainer, Harriette Cole. We delve into how to present your professional brand effectively as well as the subtleties of how burnishing your brand is different for women and people of color. Harriette shares her tips on developing a presence and an impact, whether you're onsite or video and whether you're just starting out or reestablishing your connections and the ability to be seen and heard. Thank you to the global law firm of Sidley Austin LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.

This week: Bart Biggers & Kevin Lewis, Partners, Sidley Austin LLP; Plus: Planes are starting to fill up; A JetBlue offer for Spirit; Start-Up Canada Jetlines focuses on Toronto; A DHL 757-200 breaks in half on emergency landing; Listener Q's on international air service rights & DCA signage; Shout-outs.

As the Agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment across the entirety of the United States, EPA has developed EJSCREEN, a mapping and screening tool that combines environmental and demographic data to highlight areas with potential environmental justice concerns. In February, EPA released EJSCREEN 2.0, adding new indicators and datasets to the tool. In this episode, Nicole Noelliste, a managing associate in the environmental practice at Sidley Austin LLP, talks to Matthew Tejada, Director of EPA's Office of Environmental Justice, and Tai Lung, also with EPA's Office of Environmental Justice, to learn about EJSCREEN 2.0.★ Support this podcast ★

A lawsuit filed in 2020 claims that Google tracks users even as they're browsing in incognito mode, Now, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai will have to face hours of questioning in a California court. Andrea Vittorio, Senior Reporter with the Bloomberg Industry Group, reports on that story. Kai H.E. Liekefett, a co-chair of Sidley Austin LLP's Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense practice and a partner in its New York office, discusses Starboard, GoDaddy, and activist investors. Hosted by Joe Shortsleeve. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Leslie Kuhn-Thayer is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Law School. During law school, Leslie worked with the Wisconsin Innocence Project. Learn more about the Wisconsin Innocence Project here: https://law.wisc.edu/fjr/clinicals/ip/ Leslie served as a judicial law clerk directly out of law school and again several years later when she became a career clerk. Learn more about clerking here: https://media.law.wisc.edu/m/nmjkn/judicialclerkshiphandbook_000.pdfAnd here: https://abaforlawstudents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FederalLawClerks.pdfLeslie currently serves as Pro Bono Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago. Learn more about Sidley's commitment to pro bono here: https://www.sidley.com/en/us/probonolanding/   

Tom Albrecht graduated from the University of Dayton in 1976 with a degree in Economics. He studied Law at the University of Chicago. He spent 40 years as a practicing lawyer with Sidley Austin LLP, as well as almost 20 years as the Managing Director of Sidley's Asia-Pacific offices. He currently serves on the University of Dayton Board of Trustees. He is also the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Bureau of Asian Research, policy think tank focused on US and Asia-Pacific relations. Thanks for joining us for the Business Class podcast. If you'd like to engage with us further, please follow us on social media. Our Instagram and Facebook accounts all use the name: @udaytonsba. You can also email the Dean's Office with questions or suggestions for future podcasts at: sbadean@udayton.edu. No matter where you are on your career path, we are proud that you are part of our Dayton Flyer family.

Alexei Segall and Akina Newbraugh, both capital markets associates at Sidley Austin LLP, are co-founders of the Playing Field Project Foundation, a non-profit organization tasked with increasing the rate of diverse admissions to esteemed law schools across the United States. The organization's motto is that "equal justice cannot happen without equitable assistance." Join Patrick and Femi as talk to Alexei and Akina about how they started the Playing Field Project, the current issues that diverse law school candidates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face as they apply to law school compared to their white counterparts, and how the non-profit's goal of expanding the pool of qualified candidates to law school can lead to a more just and equitable society for all Americans. Learn more about the Playing Field Project: https://theplayingfieldproject.org/ Learn more about Leg Up Legal, The Playing Field Project's sister organization: https://www.leguplegal.com/ The HYLIGHTS Podcast is brought to you by the Houston Young Lawyers Association! If you have any comments or questions, or if you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please email us at hylightspodcast@gmail.com. Join HYLA: https://www.hyla.org/why-should-you-join-hyla