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Sign up for early access to our upcoming finance course here>>> https://autumn-sky-2941.kit.com/0f2b011d3c  We host Michael Johnson in this episode as we discuss physician contracts and break down key elements every physician should know. From analyzing deals and understanding compensation models to navigating noncompete clauses and malpractice insurance, we cover it all! Michael Johnson graduated from Tulane Law School in 2014 and founded Michael Johnson Legal (MJL) in 2019 after practicing in business, insurance, and construction litigation. He founded MJL due to his passion for physicians. He believed they are underrepresented and untrained on the legal and business side of medicine, and felt that it was a worthy career pursuit to change this balance of power. His superpower is simplifying complexity into actionable advice. One legal myth he loves to debunk for clients is the myth that all physicians need to work a full throttle 1.0 FTE to succeed in their careers. He believes that for some physicians, this may be the ideal; however, for others, working something less than a 1.0 FTE may, in fact, protect the physician from moral injury and burnout, leading the physician to take better care of themself and prolong their career in medicine, ultimately benefiting more patients in the long run. Michael Johnson graduated with a B.S. from Auburn Montgomery in 2010 and served as captain of the tennis team. He also competed in the entry levels of professional tennis, junior Wimbledon, and for Team USA's Junior Davis Cup squad. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, platform tennis, golf, and spending time with his wife and kids.  In this episode, we answer questions which you might have on navigating and negotiating contracts like a pro like; How should physicians analyze and negotiate their contracts? What's the difference between academic, hospital, and private practice deals? Compensation: What's included and what should you be aware of? Noncompetes, exit strategies, and termination rights: What's negotiable? Are tail insurance and moonlighting opportunities really negotiable? Signing bonuses: What's the catch? And much more! For listeners in medical school, residency, or fellowship, Michael's team would love the opportunity to do a free virtual didactics training on physician contracts for your program. Feel free to contact the team at contact@michaeljohnsonlegal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physiciancontracts/?hl=en  This episode is sponsored by St John Associates. St. John Associates is a physician recruiting firm that was recommended to us by one of our listeners. They've been around for over 33 years, matched thousands of physicians with healthcare employers across the country, and their services are completely free to job seeking physicians. Their orthopedic surgery team, one of the top national recruiting teams in the ortho market, has over 18 years of experience and hundreds of matches in all ortho subspecialties. Visit them at StJohnJobs.com/Ortho to get started with your completely free orthopedic job search today. Following that link will let them know that you found them through us.  

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," the host welcomes listeners and introduces Remzi Kulen, a national expert in immigration law. Remzi shares his journey from Turkey to the U.S., his passion for immigration law, and his 20 years of experience in the field. He discusses the evolution of immigration law, the impact of the current administration, and the importance of providing accurate information to clients. Remzi also highlights his social media presence, particularly his YouTube channel, where he shares valuable insights on immigration law. The episode emphasizes the challenges and rewards of navigating the immigration process.Remzi has represented thousands of individual and corporate clients in immigration matters across the U.S. His expertise includes nonimmigrant work visas, employment-based and family-based permanent residency applications, as well as structuring foreign investments in the U.S. He has successfully obtained approvals for EB-1 extraordinary ability applications, EB-2 National Interest Waivers, and EB-5 green card investment projects. In addition to his legal practice, Remzi has a strong social media presence where he shares updates on immigration law. He has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2004 and regularly attends the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Remzi earned his Bachelor's Degree from Marmara University School of Law in 1998 and graduated with distinction from Tulane Law School's LLM program in 2000. He has been a member of the New York Bar since 2001. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, playing soccer, and table tennis.Motivation for Immigration Law (00:02:51)Evolution of Immigration Practice (00:03:31)Fulfillment in Immigration Work (00:04:45)Impact of the Current Administration (00:06:13)Key Developments for Businesses and Individuals (00:08:07))Foreign Investment Process (00:11:30)Social Media Presence (00:13:31)Managing Client Stress (00:19:33)Personal Stress Management (00:22:00Choosing Positivity (00:23:55)Managing Stress in Law (00:24:21)Balancing Interests (00:24:54)Rewarding Immigration Case (00:25:33)Frustrations of Immigration Law (00:27:36)Future of Immigration (00:28:27)Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

Big change requires massive action. That's true whether we're talking about Carney Anne Nasser's career path or her work as an animal protection lawyer. She shifted to animal law five years after earning her law license, first as an unpaid intern (while working as a full-time lawyer) and then for several nonprofits that specialize in strategic advocacy and impact litigation.Carney Anne discusses what fueled her efforts to bring about significant legal outcomes. including delivering prosecutors evidence and analysis to take down Joe Exotic, the so-called "Tiger King," for animal trafficking. She's successfully and creatively leveraged diverse legal frameworks, often repurposing laws in unexpected ways to achieve her goals—a strategy that underscores the broader lesson that innovative legal thinking can upend systems from within. Carney Anne is a graduate of Tulane Law School.This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee.Mentioned in this episode:Access LawHub today!Seattle University School of LawLearn more about Seattle University School of LawColorado LawLearn more about Colorado LawLearn more about Rutgers LawLearn more about Vermont LawLearn more about Rutgers Law

Marianne Heiss invites Victoria Reggie Kennedy, who currently serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Austria, promoting U.S. bilateral interests and priorities in Austria since January 12, 2022. Ambassador Kennedy works to advance and strengthen the transatlantic relationship diplomatically, culturally and commercially, while emphasizing the engagement of young people and those from diverse backgrounds as well as the empowerment of women and girls. Ambassador Kennedy has deep private sector experience in both law and business, as well as in the non-profit sector, in the areas of civic education, the arts, health care and gun violence prevention. Prior to her appointment as Ambassador, she was a corporate attorney with an international law firm where she advised clients and devised strategies to help them resolve complex business problems and served on the Board of the Greater Boston (Massachusetts) Chamber of Commerce. She also co-founded and serves as President Emerita of the Board of Directors of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, a non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts that educates the public about the U.S. system of government and works to inspire new generations of citizens and leaders. She served as an advocate for expanded medical research and access to health care for all Americans and actively promoted the passage of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Prior to assuming her current post, Ambassador Kennedy served on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., where she also chaired the Education Committee. She was also a member of the Board of Overseers and Education Committee of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a past member of the Board of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence in Washington, D.C. as well as the co-founder of a non-profit organization, Common Sense About Kids and Guns. Ambassador Kennedy grew up in Crowley, Louisiana and earned a B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Newcomb College and a J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Tulane Law School, both in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has received numerous civic awards and honors, including eight honorary degrees. ----- Want to listen to something specific? (0:00) – Introduction of Victoria Reggie Kennedy (2:25) – Challenges and the Role of Women (4:07) – U.S. and Global Elections (7:23) – Constructive Dialogue in Times of Crisis (9:49) – The Role of NATO and Diplomatic Relations (12:24) – The Integrity of the U.S. Presidency (15:00) – Reflecting on Life's Decisions and Holistic Approach (17:06) – Challenges and Underestimation as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Field (19:24) – Overcoming Personal Crises (21:06) – Gratitude, Life Values, and Giving Back (23:13) – The Role and Strength of Women (24:06) – Discovering Life's Purpose and Serving Others (26:16) – Legacy of Service, Marriage to Ted Kennedy (28:05) – Wish for More Civility in Public Discourse ----- Follow VOICES on Socials... ▸ www – ⁠voices.fm⁠ ▸ Instagram – ⁠@followvoices⁠ ▸ YouTube – ⁠@followvoices⁠ ▸ LinkedIn – ⁠@marianne-heiß

Did you know that plastic is made from fossil fuel, and has deleterious effects on planet and people?  Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Lisa Kaas Boyle, JD, environmental attorney, cofounder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, and executive producer of the documentary film, Overload: America's Toxic Love Story. Boyle describes the injustice of fossil fuel and plastic pollution, the myth of plastic recycling, and the importance of citizen action and public policies.Related website:  www.lisakaasboyle.comMore Drinking Fountains, Fewer Plastic Bottles: https://law.tulane.edu/news/law-alumna-more-drinking-fountains-fewer-plastic-bottles

Tommy talks with Haley Gentry, senior research fellow specializing in environmental law at Tulane Law School

Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter & English, discusses Special Counsel Jack Smith's attempt to get Judge Aileen Cannon to make a ruling in the classified documents case against Donald Trump. Maritime law expert Martin Davies, Director of the Maritime Law Center at Tulane Law School, discusses the collapse of the Baltimore bridge. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter & English, discusses Special Counsel Jack Smith's attempt to get Judge Aileen Cannon to make a ruling in the classified documents case against Donald Trump. Maritime law expert Martin Davies, Director of the Maritime Law Center at Tulane Law School, discusses the collapse of the Baltimore bridge. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Arata has spent his life in the New Orleans legal community, entertainment community, and local sports community. As a lawyer, he has represented clients in federal and state courts around the country and in some of the nation's largest environmental mass tort class action cases, tax refund class actions, large-scale maritime losses and complex commercial and construction litigation. Michael also was instrumental in the creation and passage of Louisiana's successful film tax credit program and has represented film producers, studios, financiers and other entertainment and sports industry clients for over 25 years. He was elected as Chairman of the State Bar Association Section on Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law and has been a frequent lecturer and guest speaker at countless seminars, law school classes, trade group meetings, church groups and other community and professional gatherings, including the Louisiana Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, the Society of Louisiana CPAs, the Rotary Club, the New Orleans Film Commission, the Louisiana Department of Economic Development Office of Entertainment Development, Tulane Law School, Loyola Law School, University of New Orleans, Delgado University, De La Salle High School, Metairie Park Country Day School, the JAG School, and many others. Michael has also had a lifetime of work in the entertainment and arts community, producing award winning films, theatre productions and television shows. He has produced over 25 films, appeared as an actor in over 60 films (and as stuntman when he can), and produced and acted in dozens of live theatre productions. He has led and served on the boards of numerous non-profit theatre projects and charitable organizations, and continues to do so. Michael is a graduate of Tulane University, where he was a starting member of the Tulane Football Team. He is a graduate of Tulane University School of Law, where he was a founding member of the Tulane Sports Law Society and a member of the Environmental Law Clinic. Known as "Coach Arata", Michael Arata has coached countless New Orleans-area kids in football, baseball, soccer and track over the past 35 years. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Tulane T-Club, the former letter-winnner's association at Tulane, and FTW Collective, Tulane's Name, Image and Likeness collective. He is Chairman of the USATF Masters Combined Events Subcommittee, which hosts the annual national indoor and outdoor masters track and field championships. Michael Arata is married to Emily Sneed Arata, former Deputy Mayor of the City of New Orleans, who serves as a senior executive at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. They have two boys, Gabriel and Rocko. #leducentertainment #spaghettionthewall #podcast

John is the founding attorney and current managing partner at the firm, The Law Office of John Butler.  John grew up in Amherst, New Hampshire.  Strategy and tactical thinking were drilled into him from an early age: he took his first chess lesson around age four and didn't stop until, among innumerable other championships, a national chess title in Charlotte in 1999.  After high school John attended Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, graduating with a major in Computer Science and Mathematics. A full academic scholarship to Tulane Law School brought John down from the North to New Orleans in 2004, where he met his wife, Dr. Isolde Butler, and has stayed ever since.  John has operated his own firm in complex tax planning and defense for the past fourteen years.  In that time, John has personally handled thousands of advisory cases, tax workouts, criminal defenses and requests for specific tax advice on behalf of clients ranging from individuals to local businesses to Fortune 500 financial institutions. John fondly describes defending his clients as playing chess on paper. Make sure to subscribe to our Spaghetti on the Wall Podcast for more content every Friday! #LeducEntertainment #TheSocialMarketingKing #SpaghettiontheWall #podcast #fortune500 #businessowner #CEO #highvalue #importantconversations #trailer

Does introversion or extraversion matter in team leadership and why? If you are an introvert, just how on earth do you balance your own introverted needs with the needs of the team you are managing? These are questions that - speaker, accountability and leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author of multiple works - Jodi Lasky, who is also an introvert with ADHD, addresses in this podcast session. About Jodi Lasky Jodi is an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, and speaker who has authored multiple works, both fiction and nonfiction. She holds a degree in Communication, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown, as well as two law degrees: a JD from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University and an LLM in Maritime Law from Tulane Law School. Jodi's various career paths and projects taught her to ask the right questions and understand leadership in all its forms. She studied neuropsychology, accountability, and productivity, as well as introversion, in an effort to better understand herself. Her diverse experiences andexpertise led to the creation of The Introvert Founder, a coaching program that helps introverted entrepreneur ssucceed. In addition to coaching, Jodi is also a founder. For ten years, she served as COO of Analysis First, a company that developed a high-tech laser tag system for training soldiers. After leaving that company, Jodi founded The Pride, which provided science-backed community-based sexual harassment and assault prevention solutions. Though The Pride was an unfortunate victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jodi remains actively engaged with community leaders to tackle this issue. Jodi believes in practicing what she preaches, always pushing herself the way she pushes her clients, asking the same tough questions and doing the same homework assignments she gives to her clients. She understands the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and is passionate about helping others build successful businesses by encouraging them to work with their natural tendencies instead of fighting them. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodilasky/ https://introvertfounder.com/

Bill Boyar, Founding Shareholder of BoyarMiller, joins the podcast. Bill shares his fascinating story of going from a summer associate at a law firm to ultimately forming BoyarMiller with the help of two of his partners. Through his experiences, Bill shares the importance of focusing on people and building a strong foundation for a professional services practice, rather than solely chasing growth and money. Listen as Bill explores leadership transitions and entrepreneurial advice for those looking to build successful businesses. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Bill Boyar, a founding shareholder of BoyarMiller, shares his journey from being a summer associate at Chamberlain Hrdlicka to starting his own firm with Gary Miller and Lynn Simon. Boyar emphasizes the importance of focusing on people and building a strong foundation for a professional services practice rather than just focusing on growth and making money. Creating a culture based on core values has been instrumental in the firm's growth over the past 33 years. Taking care of people in terms of hiring and firing decisions has shaped the firm into what it is today. Investing in technology and setting a 10-year vision for the firm were pivotal moments that contributed to BoyarMiller's success. Leadership succession and remaining independently owned were also key factors in the firm's growth and sustainability. The importance of purpose, method, and outcome in organizational development is discussed, as well as the firm's continuous engagement with all of its lawyers. Boyar reflects on the leadership transition to the current leader, who embraced the firm's mission and values, rather than bringing in their own ideas. Entrepreneurial advice is shared, such as setting standards for how to treat people and dreaming big. Boyar's first job experiences, the Tex-Mex vs. barbecue debate, and the journey of building BoyarMiller from the ground up are also discussed. LINKSShow Notes Previous Episodes About BoyarMiller GUESTS Bill Boyar About Bill TRANSCRIPT Chris Hanslik Alright, so I'm excited to start what is our 50th episode of Building Texas Business, and a very special guest, the founder of our firm, Boyar Miller, and happy to call in my law partner. So, bill, welcome to the show. Bill Boyar Thanks, Chris. I'm really excited to actually finally be here. Chris Hanslik Yes, so I think the story of our firm is a pretty special one. Obviously it's near and near to my heart. Maybe start by telling the listeners a little bit about what led you to the firm that became Boyar, simon and Miller at the time in 1990, and kind of that journey that brought you in to the firm and how that influenced where you went from there. Bill Boyar Sure, My story begins. And this journey begins the campus of Tulane Law School in New Orleans when Bob Waters from Chamberlain Herlica Whiten Waters, came to interview for a summer associate when I was in my second year. We had an amazing interview experience. It was supposed to be the last interview of the day when they were 20 minutes and we spent two hours together And that ended up resulting in me coming to Houston for my summer associate experience, and back in those days it was 12 weeks, one firm. You basically put all your chips on one number and hope it worked out. It worked out great for me. So after I graduated I came to Houston. I didn't know anybody. I had dated a girl in college who was from Houston. She was the only person. So it was really quite an adventure, Started at Chamberlain and I was there for four years. After three years, Bob, who was my boss, my mentor, my friend, my running buddy, left to become a principal with a group that developed the Houstonian And he wanted to start a little law firm when he left and took one other guy with him and a year later I joined him. So we had a little three person law firm. About six months into that experience. He came to me and he said I've got too much to do and on the principal side of this relationship so I'm not going to practice alone anymore. So I was 29 years old and the guy who had all the business was not going to be practicing law anymore and my partner was a tax lawyer who read the Wall Street Journal and tax periodicals and so I woke up one day and had a law firm to figure out how to run and manage A little bit of a cold shower. It was crazy. So I had some guys that I practiced law with at Chamberlain and over time they joined me and we went from three lawyers to ten lawyers. We moved to a facility at Five Post Oak Park. We had twenty lawyers and we had thirty lawyers and we were on opening up an office in Austin. And this was over a ten year period. And the last three or four years of that experience I was unhappy and had a hard time sort of rolling out of bed in the morning. I didn't know why, other than I didn't like the way that we were so focused on growth and making money and not really taking care of our people. So I had two little kids and in 1990 I told my wife that I was going to do something different. I didn't know what I was going to do, so I resigned from that firm and I had learned a lot. I learned a lot about running law firms and marketing and we were way ahead of the game in terms of creating a brand and doing marketing before it was sort of popular. But I didn't like the way we were treating people. It sounds like the lesson there was. Chris Hanslik You said it. You were focused on making money, not your people kind of on the wrong things that led ultimately what made look successful to unhappiness. Bill Boyar Yeah, i think the fundamental lesson I learned that you and I have talked about this a lot is that growing a professional services practice and making money is the result of doing a lot of things right. If you can figure out what that is, what are those things that you have to do right and the outcome is growth and making money. It's just a much more fulfilling way to be in this business. So I decided to leave. I didn't know what I was going to do. Fast forward, i had a client that went to high school in Waco, texas, with Gary Miller. Gary was trying to poach my client. My client said you should talk to Bill Boyar. He just resigned from his firm and Gary was like no way. So Gary and Lynn Simon had a small firm, seven lawyers. I did a bunch of interviewing. I interviewed and what I thought I was going to do was tuck into one of the big firms. I had a good size practice. I was still in my 30s. I could bring two or three lawyers and some assistance and paralegal so I could pick up a practice and take it. I did all that interviewing with all those big regional firms When I got introduced to Gary and Leonard and they were like they opened their arms. And ultimately was my wife, pam, who helped me figure out what I wanted to do with my life, because every time I came home from interviewing with one of the large firms I sort of was unhappy and couldn't see myself doing that. And when I came home from talking with Gary and Leonard, i was energized and excited. And so she's the one who pointed out to me you need to go do that. So I'd say I've had two great mulligans in my life. One was Pam, was my second marriage We've been married for 40 years But two, the opportunity to start another firm, essentially, and take the lessons from that first experience. I don't think I could spell business when waters came in and told me that I, it was my firm to run and lead and do whatever I wanted with. By the time I got a chance to partner with Gary and Leonard and start what is now Boyar-Miller, i had a better sense of what it took to be successful in this industry, but not in a traditional way. So, if you think about it, there was no internet, we weren't operating on computers, barely had cell phones. We had the big ones just stacked in your car and plugged into your lighter. But we didn't have all the technology to be connected, so we had to work harder for people to know who we were and are. But they just gave me the opportunity. They plugged my name first on the door so felt like continuity in my practice And we started and we had 10 lawyers in 1990. I think that the what brings us to today, chris, is we never really have cared how big we were or are. We've never measured our value to this industry or to our clients or to our people, to each other, by profits per partner or how many lawyers we have. We've always really focused on what's the value we contribute, and I think that makes us different. Chris Hanslik I agree There will be a lot of agreement in this episode, for obvious reasons, but I think one of the things that I've always liked about that story, and can relate to it as well, is not only you're not from Houston, you're from Texas. In a lot of ways, i think it's a testament to the welcoming nature of the Houston business community. You don't have to be from here to be successful if you want to work hard and do what you say you're going to do. Bill Boyar Yeah, i've got people all the time that we couldn't have done what we've done with this law firm, with particularly me as the sort of the first name on the door and one of the founders, anywhere in the world but Houston, texas. I'm from Philadelphia, i went to school in New Orleans, i came here, i didn't know anybody And you know, here we are 45 years later, 47 years later now, enjoying the, you know, the organization that we've built together. Chris Hanslik No, So, 1990, you get settled in this new firm, based on what you had learned over that prior 10 years. What vision did you have, or at what point did you start to develop a vision of what Boyar Miller? Bill Boyar could be. So I said I think starting out I knew that you know you learn a lot from mistakes you make. I always tell people you don't learn by doing things right, you learn by doing things wrong. So the learning for me about the previous firm was you take care of your people and you focus on the right things. But I didn't under. I had no sort of connection with the concepts of mission or purpose or vision or value. I had the things that we sort of have built the foundation of this law firm on it. When I started with Gary Leonard, i was just trying to sort of rebuild my practice. I was very, very fortunate. I brought 100% of my business with me and some really good young lawyers and support team, but I didn't really know how to actually build it. Chris Hanslik Right. How did that evolve? Where did the learning come from? Bill Boyar So we started out and because of the similarity in the names of the two firms the one I left and the one that we started together there was a lot of confusion in the marketplace And we had some young lawyers that we hired And really our journey to build a culture started with sort of sourced out of the confusion we created in the market and our young lawyers not being able to describe who we were as a firm. So a couple of really young lawyers came in. One in particular said I was at a cocktail party and people asked me about where I worked and they said tell me about the firm and I couldn't answer the question. So one of my dearest friends in the world was starting a consulting practice about the same time we started the firm and he was really focused on communication, culture building things that were. You know, it was not popular, there was no internet, people weren't doing this, so they could stick something on the internet and it has a sort of a marketing, you know tool. Chris Hanslik It's more genuine right. It's like does it matter. Bill Boyar Yeah, And his name is Mickey Conley, has a group out of Boulder called Conversant, you know, really a terrific firm. But back then he was sort of just starting to develop his own body of knowledge and the way of thinking about organizational hygiene, organizational development. So I asked him to come down. We got all our lawyers in the room and we were just wrestling with who do we want to be and how do we want to behave and what's going to define us in terms of the sort of the cultural foundation of this firm. And we sat around and I intentionally sat in the back of the room and led I think we had a dozen lawyers at the time and I let it evolve and we came up with at the time five, what we call core values. To this day four of them have survived. This is probably 1992 or three. Of those five core values, Four are still core to our being and we said, okay, this is who we're going to be. And organizations evolve, as you and I have talked about a lot. You start with nothing and something is non-existent and then you start to evolve. You start thinking and developing your way of leading to what you want as your foundation. Then something becomes reliable where you have a leader who is like the cop and I was the cop of the core values from the day that we generated them and then ultimately, something becomes institutionalized. And the first thing that became institutionalized in this firm was core values, and what defines something becoming institutionalized is when that one leader is no longer the cop and everybody is given the space and everybody agrees to hold each other accountable for the behavior. So probably the thing I'm most proud of is the way that we actually work through. It developed our core values, had them evolve, had them become reliable and now as part of our DNA. Chris Hanslik Yeah, what I love about our values here is that they have become institutional. I was here at the time where I feel like that really solidified in itself. It's when we started hiring and firing from culture and it sent a message to people that this is really real. It's not no one's above the culture or the values, and it's a game-changing moment for an organization. There was not just marketing stuff for the website, but it's really, as you just said, in the DNA. Bill Boyar Well, i think a defining moment for us was we do off-sites twice a year and we do them in June and November, and we were in an off-site in, i think, san Antonio and we sat around the room and we were having some challenges with some people, including one or two that were in the room who were our fellow shareholders and we posed the question are we willing to declare that if you cannot live consistent with our values, you cannot work here, regardless of your position of firm, and unanimously around the room everybody said yes, and soon thereafter one of the people in the room was no longer in the room for that very reason, and the message that that sent to our organization was a game-changer. Chris Hanslik I think that's a good lesson for the listeners is the culture building, setting some values and starting to hold people to account for those behaviors. To define and build a culture isn't easy. It's messy work, it's bumpy, but if you stay diligent and consistent with it and committed to it, it will play out. Bill Boyar Absolutely. I mean we evolved in terms of the behavior. Some people call them core values, some people call them pillars, some people call them standards, i don't care what you call them. What ultimately is how we can treat each other, our colleagues, our friends, people on the other side of deals, and I think that defines us. The other piece of that puzzle is purpose Right, and we struggled with how to articulate purpose. And I traveled a lot, as you know. I was on airplanes a lot, i was in hotels a lot, i was in airplane lounges a lot. My travel was long distance and I was a voracious reader of business books and I wanted to use this firm as a sort of a lab experiment of can you take principles from great companies? and I never read anything about law firms, anything about the industry. I was all. My study was what can I find from lessons from great companies and great leaders that I can see whether or not it works in a flat, horizontal organization with a bunch of Taipei people? And so I would experiment. And because we struggled so much to sort of articulate a mission statement, we pulled everybody together, as you know, in a room and the question was when you get up in the morning. What are you excited about related to coming to work? You might be excited about a lot of stuff, but I was really more focused on what are you excited about about this firm, and that's how we evolved our mission statement. I don't know how many years ago that's been now. I think it was 2007. Chris Hanslik What's really? that's such a great story and I tell it as you do all the time. There was no outside consultant, there was no prompts. It was the owners of the organization answering that question for about 45 minutes and a bunch of words on the board and three themes fell out that we then kind of worked. Smith and that mission everyone here, i think, can quote it. We check in on it, as you said, at our off-sites twice a year and it still resonates and everyone's hard to get here. Bill Boyar Yeah, and it's the. You know, it's the. You asked me early what was the vision? and you know how we think and talk around here about. You know purpose, method and outcome, and I mean my philosophy of leadership or organizational development, organizational hygiene, whatever you want to call it is. You start with purpose, which is mission. You set a direction, a vision for what you want to be when you grow up, and then you connect that with method, which is really. You know who you are, what you do and how you do it, and that's where sort of values reside. And strategy and action. And if you don't, if you can have all the strategy in the world but if you're not in action, it's meaningless. But and I think we've done a pretty good job here of trying to look forward and listen to our people you know that. You know and engage everybody who's in this firm, every lawyer who's in this firm, in the process. You sit around and think and you know somebody who's a first year associate today, 10 years from now, is if they're gonna, if they last through the experience, they're gonna be a partner here, and so we let them have influence over their own destiny, their own experience and what this firm is gonna look like for them 10 years from now. Chris Hanslik So, Like I said there's pivotal moments in organizations, right If they're going to survive, and this firm's now. I guess it's about to finish year 33. Let's talk about some of the things, when you look back, that you think in the moment we're innovative, we're pivotal to keeping the firm going in its independent state, and it has helped to get us where we sit today. Bill Boyar So several. I think the first one is our acceptance of technology. So early on, when we started, I had a very large client who let me do very large deals, international deals, that I was probably less prepared for than he was but was prepared for me to do, But I did it anyway. And I had one deal where I lived in the Regency Hotel in New York for two and a half months While I was up there and this is in 1991, while I was up there I connected with a lawyer who was part of our group And he was running his practice on a little Dell laptop computer And I was handwriting things on a yellow pad and faxing them to my assistant at Houston who was typing and then faxing back to me. And he's there on this computer And I'm like I've got to be able to do this. So I got the specs for his laptop, faxed them, Faxed them to Houston And if we looked at it today, it wouldn't be that small right Chunky. It was chunky. Yeah, it was chunky, but I had it drop shipped to me in New York And I'd work all day and teach myself how to operate that computer all night. And when I came back we finished the deal very successful. I gathered all of the lawyers in the firm in a room And I said see this One year from now, every one of you is going to be operating your practice on one of these or you won't be working here anymore. And I had one. That's a big moment. Yeah, that was a moment And one of my partners said I got a D in typing, it's not going to happen. And I laughed and I said well, you're going to have to learn how to pack, because that's the way we're going to do it. And we made the investment And it started a path for us that we were not leading edge but were right behind. We can't afford to be leading edge, but we've made tremendous investments in technology And we've continued to do that ever since. I guess the other thing I would say is in 2006, which I think was another watershed moment in our firm's history. We had 20 lawyers at the time, if you remember. We had 10 shareholders, 10 associates, the firm divided in perfect quadrants senior shareholders, junior shareholders, senior associates, junior associates And we set a 10-year vision for the firm, broke up in groups and it was amazing how consistent everybody's view was. 2006, and some of the critical things that came out of that work was in 10 years. We had to be in a new facility And the lesson I got out of it was we had to look at leadership succession. So we did a SWAT analysis, if you remember, and I was a strength, a weakness, an opportunity and a threat, right right. So I listened to that And we did a lot of work that culminated in this beautiful facility that we've now been in for seven years And you succeeding me as chairman of the firm. Chris Hanslik Yeah, i think I remember that meeting well and some of the other meetings we had, about everyone wanting to remain independent at the shareholder level and then doing the work at every level of the organization, and the input was consistent about being independent, investing in the future. One of the first things that needed to happen was leadership succession, and you, i think, took a huge moment. no reason to step aside, but put in place a plan to step aside by the time you were 60. And then we embarked on a couple years of trying to figure out who that person would be. Bill Boyar Well, we didn't spend a couple years figuring out who the person was. We spent a couple years executing. Yeah Well, look, i laugh to myself when I have friends of mine who are in their 70s, who are trying to run law firms And they're recruiting and hiring professionals who are 45 years, their junior, younger than their children. The real sort of wake up for me is when we started having my kids' friends come across as candidates And I've always been open door first name. We're all colleagues. There is some hierarchy because it's natural with experience, but I've tried to always try to break that hierarchy down. We're all a team, right, And you know, i just, i just knew that part of that that if you didn't study generational differences and then respond to those differences intelligently, that we were never gonna be a multi-generational firm. I could not do that. I could get this firm. I was chair for 20 years and I got it to a place where I thought I had exceeded my ability to drive it to the next level, and that's where you came along and you've done a phenomenal job with this firm since, which is now a dozen years. I guess It's crazy, but you know, people get entrenched in positions and it's about power. I've never felt like being chairman was the source of power for me. I always felt like trying to be a great lawyer was the source of power for me, and it still is to this day. So I never. This was not about I had to retain a title. It's why I don't have a title. I always felt like the. The ability to sort of sit in the middle generationally, be able to connect with the more senior generations and be able to connect with the more junior generations, is the sort of the perfect place to be in the leadership of any organization. And when you lose sight of that, you get myopic and you rely on sort of history versus being connected to the present. And I mean God knows. The changes we've experienced in the last five years, both generationally and socially, have been tremendous. Chris Hanslik No questions. You know there's gotta be a lot of organizations out there facing that challenge. Leaders out there in organizations, the challenge of succession. Do I do it? How do I do it? Maybe let's just talk a little bit about what that process looked like for you and in us, because, yeah, i was right there with you. It was very thoughtful and disciplined about how we went about that And it. I think the results would suggest it was executed. Thought out a great plan and executed beautifully, because it was a very seamless thing for our organization. Bill Boyar So that in 2006 I was 55. So that when we had that meeting I was 55. And it took me a little while to completely digest the message from that meeting. But the message was clearly that in 10 years from that moment there needed to be another leader. And as I thought about it, i determined that 60, 860 was the sort of the tip. That was the breakpoint that the leader of this organization and all of the leaders of this organization in each of the practice groups, needed to be younger than 60. So I counseled with some of my particularly with my friend at Conversant and talked about how best to think about this. And so at the next meeting of our shareholders, i asked the group who wants my job? And there were three of you. So we did a about a one-year program where I would ask each of you to read a particular book that I thought was reflective of my philosophy of business and leadership, and we'd go out to dinner and drink really nice wine and sit around and talk about and what was the learning and how did you apply it to the firm and the future of the firm. And you know, over a short period of time I realized that you were the logical person to take that on. So I went to the shareholders and said, chris, it's my choice, and you were unanimously endorsed. And so we created a role as vice chairman for a year where the promise was, and this was when I was closing in on 60. The promise was that by the end of that year, my responsibilities in running this firm would be transitioned to you, So that by the time I was no longer chairman and you were gentlemen that you would have been doing the job. And, as it worked out, the person who was our executive director made a decision to retire, had health issues, so you were able to then recruit your own partner in the operations, which turned out to be fantastic. So by the time it was time to make the move. Now the biggest challenge is I didn't go anywhere. Chris Hanslik Right, i was still there It was very unique. Bill Boyar Yeah, i wasn't going anywhere and we had to convince our team that Bill's not retiring. We had to also convince client base, the marketplace, our friends, that Bill wasn't retiring. But here's what I did do. I made you a promise that I would stay away for about six months, as much as I could, and let you sort of find your way, because it's different when you say you're going to be the leader and the day you wake up and you are the leader. And I think the first year was a little bumpy for me because I'd been running law firms for 30 years Even though I was sort of in denial that that was part of my identity. It obviously was. But I look back now it was one of the smartest business moves I've ever made. It freed me up to do other things, do a lot of work in the community, continue to grow my practice, be a better father, because I had more time. So it worked out really great And I think that I've counseled a lot of people on succession and it's hard to let go, but what the key to it is to build the foundation. And one thing I sort of love about the way you took it on is we talked about the name and agree it wouldn't change, and you embraced the culture of this place. You took on the mission as your own, the values as your own, and you've done nothing but build on what was there. I think the risk that people see in succession in organizations like this is that the next guy is going to come in and tear up all the work and bring their own. I've got my own ideas about what the culture should be and what the vision should be, and you didn't do that. You had a strong foundation and built on it, and that's where we are today. Chris Hanslik I get asked a lot of questions about that and did at the time. So one, they're retiring. Two, so your name's going on the door. And I'd say no. And as I experienced the culture and grew here, what I tell people, told them, then tell them today is, in our business any lawyer can have their name on the door. So there's nothing unique or special about that. I've always been a team player on teams my whole life. So being a part of a really well-known, high-functioning team is really cool and unique in my view, and to be able to have the opportunity and the privilege to be the leader of that team. So I was like I want to make that brand of Order Miller something special And if I'm known as the leader of that, that's more important than having my name on the door, because there's 80-something thousand licensed lawyers in Texas that make it each go out and hang a shingle. There's nothing unique about that. The other thing I think we've proven even though I think it's a little unique because you're right, most succession plans there's a retirement involved. We've proven you can do it without the retirement If everyone involved in those leadership roles stays focused on what's important and that's the health and well-being of the organization. Bill Boyar So I think if I had to point to one thing that made it work is the promise I made to you and to myself is that I would never contradict you in public, that I would bring to you my ideas, my concerns, whatever thoughts I had, and you could take them and do with them what you wanted. I don't think I've ever mandated anything, but I've never wanted to contradict you or take you on Shareholders meeting, lawyers meeting, how I talk about our relationship in the public, so that there's no question who's the boss, who's the chairman, who's the leader of the firm. And yeah, i think people respect what I've contributed over the last 33 years to this place and the contribution I made to the foundation. But I think there's no question about who's on first. Chris Hanslik Yeah Well, it's been great. The other thing I would add to that is in our transition. You're right that first year is almost a reverse transition. I was still learning, and always am, and there was transition for you not actually being the guy in that seat. But again, there may have been a little bumpy, but it wasn't anything that felt natural and it's proven itself, i think, so far to be successful. Bill Boyar Well, i will tell you, i made a liar out of a lot of people who doubted I could do it. Chris Hanslik I should have placed a bet. So I always like guests that have had the success like you've had and through failures and learning, And you get to, and I'll say this, and anybody that knows you know you. One of the things that drives you is the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs every day and make it their dreams happen. So what are two or three things that a listener out there that has just started a business or thinking about it, what are some of the nuggets of wisdom you'd say? keep this in mind as you start that journey, or if you're in that journey and you're questioning why. Bill Boyar I'd say so. I tell people all the time It's never too early to start thinking about the purpose for which you're doing this business and it's not making money. So what is the other, what's the real purpose? It's never too early to set standards of how you want your people to be, to treat each other. And it's never too early to dream big, think big and work backwards. I'm a sort of a classic reach out, look back, thinker, set the bar, the peg in the sand, whatever you want to call it. Look back to today and really think about what do I have to do? Too many young entrepreneurs just get up, put their clothes on and take one step forward, and another step forward, and another step forward, and it can be directionless and that can create a lot of dysfunction and failure. So it's never too early to try to actually have organizational hygiene. It's also never too early to figure out who you can get around the table, who has experience, who's been through what you're trying to go through, to coach you, counsel you. That's why organizations like YPO and EO and Vistage are so valuable, because you could find a place to have, you know, get counsel or coaching from people who have been there, who are trying, who have already accomplished what you're trying to do, or all who are similarly situated, experiencing the same challenges as you're challenging. Well, bill, this has been great. Chris Hanslik You know. Love the story. Knew most of it, you know, but just love that giving you the opportunity to be able to tell it so everyone else can hear it. So let's wrap up on some personal things. What was your first job? Bill Boyar So my first real job other than catting, when I was a kid, my first real job was working in summers in residential construction. I did sheathing and roofing for houses on a non-union crew. I did it, you know, for four summers, made my way from the guy on the ground hoisting up the four by eight to the guy up on the first story, pulling him up to the guy on the roof, laying him to the guy on the roof, being the supervisor and the hammer, until it rained one day and I'd slid off the second story of a roof. And the next summer I was on a landscaping crew. Chris Hanslik Literally boots on the ground. Bill Boyar Yeah, and I've stayed on the ground since Wisely All right. Chris Hanslik Famous question Tex-Max or barbecue? Oh, Tex-Max, Yeah, you raised the kids at Nifas, right? Bill Boyar Well, you know, i got engaged at Nifas. I celebrated every birthday there, you know, between Nifas and El Tiempo, it's yeah, i love it If you could take a 30-day sabbatical. Chris Hanslik Where would you go? what would you do? Bill Boyar You know, I knew you were going to ask me this question because I listened to all your podcasts and I think I would probably go hang out in Italy. Chris Hanslik That's a pretty popular question or answer, excuse me, i mean and it sounded like to split it They say maybe two there, two somewhere else. Bill Boyar You know, so much of my travel is three days here or four days there or a week there, but it's never really immersed. I went to school in Wales my junior year in college and I really immersed. I didn't do the year-rail pass and go to every country I could go to. I actually spent a year in the UK and in Wales and something that you know a mini version of immersion is really sounds great to me, but I got a boss who won't let me leave for 30 days. Chris Hanslik I'll see if I can talk to him about that. Bill, this has been wonderful. Thanks for telling your story, Thanks for being the kind of milestone marker for us at the 50th episode. I think we've you know, hopefully proven and validated this concept and that the listeners enjoy the content. Bill Boyar So it's a pleasure to be on this and I'm proud of what you've done with this. Thank you, Thank you. Special Guest: Bill Boyar.

Last year the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz law firm filed the first class action against L'Oréal and Softsheen-Carson for injuries, primarily to Black women, allegedly caused by hair relaxers and straighteners.  Now there are more than 60 cases consolidated in multidistrict litigation.  Recent studies cited in the litigation show that Black women who use these products develop cancers at a rate disproportionate to that experienced by white women. The plaintiffs say the products are marketed not only to women but to girls as well. The companies challenge the accuracy of the study methods and say, in the case of a key NIH study, that all of women had sisters who were diagnosed with cancer.  Listen to my interview with veteran mass tort plaintiff attorney Jennifer M. Hoekstra, a partner with Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz. Jennifer boasts an impressive academic and professional record, including graduation from two of the nation's top schools.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science from Columbia College, Columbia University in the City of New York. She relocated to Louisiana to attend Tulane Law School, where she earned her J.D. while also completing a certificate in Environmental Law.  During her law school career, she spent a semester studying at the University of Wisconsin School of Law and visited on their International Law Journal as a Junior Member during her Hurricane Katrina evacuation semester.This is Jennifer's second appearance on the podcast. She also was my guest on Greatly Exaggerated: The Impact of Bankruptcy on Mass Tort Litigation. This podcast is the audio companion to the Journal on Emerging Issues in Litigation. The Journal is a collaborative project between HB Litigation Conferences and the Fastcase legal research family, which includes Full Court Press, Law Street Media, and Docket Alarm. The podcast itself is a joint effort between HB and our friends at Law Street Media. If you have comments or wish to participate in one our projects please drop me a note at Editor@LitigationConferences.com.Tom HagyLitigation Enthusiast andHost of the Emerging Litigation PodcastHome PageLinkedIn 

Dodie is the owner of Sachs Family Law, PC located in Suwanee, Georgia. Dodie has been practicing in Gwinnett County, Georgia since she graduated from Tulane Law School in 2004. Dodie loves being a divorce attorney. Family law is one of the few areas of the law where we work to build a better future for our clients and the parties in a case, instead of focusing only on problems that occurred in the past.    Dodie is committed to helping the legal profession and the local community. She is a Past President of the Gwinnett County Bar Association and was the Secretary for the Gwinnett County Chapter of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers. She has been an active volunteer with Gwinnett Legal Aid since 2004. She is the recipient of the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award for the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, which is an award selected by all of Atlanta Legal Aid that serves the seven metro Atlanta counties, and the 2015 Volunteer of the Year for Gwinnett Legal Aid. She developed the Family Law Information Class, in partnership with Gwinnett Legal Aid, to teach people how to represent themselves in their family law cases. In 2015, she was selected to participate in the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) Leadership Academy Class, and the 2021 GAWL Leadership Academy 2.0. She has served as a mentor for the Transition into Law Practice Program and is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Educations Classes on trial advocacy and family law issues.    Listen to this informative The Confident Retirement episode with Dodi Sachs about family law. Here is what to expect on this week's show: What led Dodi to where she is today. Working with clients who are going through a divorce. Managing client expectations and emotions during the divorce process. Enforcement of a court's orders. Helping with the adoption process. Changing your legal name.   Connect with Dodie: http://www.sachsfamilylaw.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The award-winning DJ, radio programmer, and host of the NOLA County show on WHIV 102.3 FM and Country Du Monde on Gimmecountry.com digital radio backed into the music biz almost by accident. Being in the wrong place at the right time, he threw away a career in law to hang out on air with established Americana music stars and highlight up-and-coming artists. Tonight Jimi rolls into the Christmas Club looking like the rootin’est tootin’est hombre east of the Pecos. The Troubled Men take cover. Topics include a John Papa Gros tour, road food, chicken wings, senior menus, Dix Denney RIP, the Weirdos, John Denney, the L.A. punk scene, an arrest story, a record deal, moving to Austin, Tulane Law School, the BP oil spill settlement, the Banks Street Bar, Ron Hotstream, early broadcasting, Dr. MarkAlain Dery, Dave Catching, Rancho de la Luna, Bill Davis, Jesse Dayton, guest selection, regional music, “George and Tammy,” Dale Watson, Will Sexton, Bruce Watson, the NOLA Ameripolitan Festival, the Chickie Wah Wah reopening, the new Loose Cattle record, SXSW, a Broadway cruise, the Texas Tornados, a listener photo, future broadcasts, and much more. Intro music: "Just Keeps Raining" by Styler/Coman Break and Outro Music: "What My Baby Don't Know" and "You Don't Have To Take It From Me" from "Don't Walk the Darkness" by Will Sexton Support the podcast: Paypal or Venmo Join the Patreon page here. Shop for Troubled Men’s T-shirts & tanks here. Subscribe, review, and rate (5 stars) on Apple Podcasts or any podcast source. Follow on social media, share with friends, and spread the Troubled Word. Troubled Men Podcast Facebook Troubled Men Podcast Instagram Iguanas Tour Dates René Coman Facebook GR8 ESCAPE BAKING COMPANY Promo Code:TROUBLED15 Jimi Palacios Facebook Jimi Palacios Instagram NOLA County Facebook WHIV 102.3 FM Homepage

In the aftermath of the 2003 tree related blackouts, North America and Europe responded differently to the issue of regulating their electricity grids. North America adopted a highly regulated approach with clear standards and enforcement mechanisms, resulting in fewer large-scale blackouts. Meanwhile, Europe struggled with a lack of centralized regulation and cross-border enforcement mechanisms, leading to disparities in UVM programs, but greater flexibility in adopting new, greener technologies to address climate change.Overall, the lessons learned from the 2003 blackouts have highlighted the importance of clear regulation, independent and reliable regulatory agencies, and adaptability in the face of climate change. As we continue to face these challenges, it is crucial that we not lose sight of the need to ensure a reliable and efficient power grid for all, on both sides of the pond.In this fascinating episode, Nick and Steve discuss the work of Tulane Law School student Lex Kumar in her retrospective  analysis  of the North American and European Blackouts of 2003. Lex discusses the similarities of each event and how the governments responded to these historic tree related blackouts. Lex can be contact at LKumar1@tulane.edu.We hope that you find this episode of The UVM Podcast insightful. If you have any feedback on the episode or suggestions for topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact at podcast@utilityvegetationmanagement.com.A big thank you to this episode's sponsor, LiveEO (www.live-eo.com).

Hans Sperling is the Founder and Principal of Sperling Law Corporation, a leading law firm that helps businesses close the best deals while also protecting their legal interests.http://sperlinglawcorp.com/SLC_Website/About.html They've represented hundreds of small and billion-dollar companies in a wide range of business transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, intellectual property protection, and general corporate matters. Hans has 20+ years experience in corporate law and spent his first seven years as an attorney in Japan, working on large and complex international business deals. He graduated with honors from Tulane Law School, where he was Senior Managing Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. Before law school, he worked at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) Environment Directorate in Paris, helping implement a major multilateral treaty.Find Hans on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanssperling/ Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/510.582.9090Music: Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, MauiTech: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms: Paul Roberts louis@lovethylawyer.com

Evelyn Atkinson, an incoming professor at Tulane Law School, joins the Business Scholarship Podcast to discuss her article Telegraph Torts: The Lost Lineage of the Public Service Corporation. In this article, Atkinson recounts the history of the telegraph tort, a private action against telegraph companies for failure to deliver messages about a loved one's death or illness. The telegraph tort, Atkinson observes, reflected affective relationships between telegraph companies and the public and points to early expectations that corporate purpose encompasses public service. This episode is hosted by Andrew Jennings, assistant professor at Brooklyn Law School, with editing by Steven Rozenfeld, a third-year student at Brooklyn Law School.

Hans is the Founder and Principal of Sperling Law Corporation, a leading law firm that helps businesses close the best deals while also protecting their legal interests. They've represented hundreds of small and billion-dollar companies in a wide range of business transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, intellectual property protection, and general corporate matters.Hans has 20+ years experience in corporate law and spent his first seven years as an attorney in Japan, working on large and complex international business deals. He graduated with honors from Tulane Law School, where he was Senior Managing Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. Before law school, he worked at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) Environment Directorate in Paris, helping implement a major multilateral treaty.Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VdFEZq13SpE--------------------------------------------------Contact Hans onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanssperling/Email: hans.sperling@sperlinglawcorp.comWebsite: http://sperlinglawcorp.com/SLC_Website/SLC_Home.html--------------------------------------------------How2Exit Joins ITX's Channel Partner Network!-Why ITX?Since 1998, ITX has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. ITX works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years ITX has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match."Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron SkeltonThe ITX M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we'll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.Our partnership with ITX focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.Flippa - Real Buyers, Real Sellers - Where the Real Deals Are MadeVisit Flippa - https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100721038-15233003--------------------------------------------------

This week Steve and Yvonne interview Anthony Elman & Frederick Joseph of Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC (https://www.elmanlaw.com/).    Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review   View/Download Trial Documents   Guest Bios: Anthony Ellman Anthony (Tony) Elman is the Lead Trial Attorney of the Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC. He has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Thomson Reuters each year from 2016-2022. This "Super Lawyer" designation is granted to no more than 5% of lawyers based upon 12 indicators of both professional achievement as well as peer recognition. Anthony Elman was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 22, 1966. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1988 from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, went on to earn his J.D. degree in 1991 from Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, and earned his Master of Law degree (L.L.M.) in health care law in 1994 from the DePaul Law School/Health Law Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He was admitted to the State of Illinois Bar and the General and Trial Bar of the United States District Court of North Eastern Illinois in 1992. Read the Full Bio Here   Frederick Joseph Frederick is a partner and trial lawyer for the Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC.  He was named to the 2021 & 2022 "Rising Stars" group of lawyers by Thomson Reuters as part of their "Super Lawyers" awards.  This "Rising Stars" designation is for those under 40 years old or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less and is granted to the Top 2.5% of lawyers.  The designation is based upon 12 indicators encompassing both professional achievement and peer review. The Elman Joseph Law Group concentrates on Illinois personal injury lawsuits involving car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accident injuries. The firm also handles cases involving premises liability injury cases (including "slip & fall" accidents), workplace accidents, injuries and accidents that occur in nursing homes, and other situations where injury or death has resulted due to the negligence or intentional actions of another person. Frederick prides himself on his success rate at arbitration and at trial. Like other lawyers at the Elman Joseph Law Group, LLC, he is unwilling to just "settle" cases by accepting inappropriate offers from the insurance companies. Among his accomplishments are the results he achieved in two Cook County car accident cases. Mr. Joseph has obtained the highest jury verdict awards in two separate Cook County municipal division courtrooms in 2018. Both verdicts are more than double the amount of the next highest verdict in their respective courtrooms. In one car accident court trial, the verdict was 12 times the final offer from the defense attorney; in the other lawsuit, the verdict was over 5 times the final offer from the defense attorney. Another example of Mr. Joseph's trial capabilities took place recently in Cook County. The plaintiff (a public school teacher) was struck after the defendant ran a red light and collided with her vehicle. The insurance company wanted to settle the case for less than the plaintiff's medical bills, and award her nothing for her pain and suffering. Mr. Joseph, unwilling to settle for that amount, took the case to trial. After closing arguments, the jury returned a verdict for his client for over four times what the insurance company was offering to settle the case. He graduated from the Purchase College Conservatory of Music, and he continued his graduate studies at Boston University. His J.D. degree is from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. During law school, he was a member of the Dean's List, participated on the ABA Mock Trial Team, and spent two years clerking in the litigation/product liability group for a prestigious national corporate defense firm. Read Full Bio   Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com   Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2

Laura Tuggle has been the Executive Director of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services(SLLS) since May 2014 after beginning her career at SLLS in 1993. She previously managed SLLS' Housing Law Unit during the years immediately following Hurricane Katrina from 2005-2010. Over her public interest career, she has excelled in many areas including direct services, systemic work, and policy advocacy resulting in increased access to housing for special populations including the homeless, peopleliving disabilities, and disaster survivors. Impact litigation filed by Laura resulted in significant legal victories for low-income tenants including millions of dollars in federal relocation assistance and establishing a private right of action for voucher assisted tenants to challenge utility allowances in federal court. She is an author of the Federally Subsidized Housing Program portion of the Louisiana Legal Services Desk Manual and coauthor of the housing portion of the Brookings Institute New Orleans Index at 5.Laura has received national, state, and local awards for her work in the interest of housing justice. Laura graduated from LSU in 1984 and received her Juris Doctorate degree from Tulane Law School in 1987. She currently serves on the Board of the New Orleans Family Justice Center, Shared Housing, as Co-Chair of the Legal Services Corporation's National Disaster Task Force Relationship-Building and Integration ofLegal Services into the Nation's Emergency Management Infrastructure Committee, on the Louisiana Access to Justice Commission's Funding, Technology, Disaster, and Building Brides Committees and on the Louisiana State Bar Association's Access to Justice Committee. She was recently appointed to the Legal Services Corporation's Housing Task Force. She also serves on several task forces to improve civillegal services and housing opportunities for vulnerable people.To learn more about the work of the Foundation, please visit braf.org.

In this episode we discuss the “the demarcation issue” with Larry Kahn, the Distinguished Research Fellow at Tulane Law School's UVMI. This is the second episode, in a planned series of discussions with Larry, where we hope to raise issues worthy of consideration and debate in the UVM industry. During this episode Larry, Steve and Nick explain and discuss the demarcation issue and present ideas to reduce outages, fires and accidents. As with the Rule of 70 episode, this is an important to the UVM industry.We hope that you find this episode of The UVM Podcast insightful. If you have any feedback on the episode or suggestions for topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact at podcast@utilityvegetationmanagement.com.A note to listeners: this episode was recorded in early August. Senate Bill 396 in California was quashed in late August. We decided to run the episode anyway on the basis that we feel Demarcation is an important topic and SB 396 is a useful case study.**CEUs Available ** Visit the UAA website and click on quizzes or click this link. https://member.gotouaa.org/surveys/?id=Demarcation_Podcast 

Mr. Michael Johnson is a lawyer who specializes in physician contracts. He has an active social media presence where he can be found educating physicians on best practices when it comes to negotiating and signing contracts. He is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and Louisiana, and graduated from Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, andexecutive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon inher mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexualassault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, thedeath of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her debut memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset,into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose.Carrington is passionate about empowering people in all aspects oftheir life and career by reframing their circumstances and experiences,shifting their mindset, creating a vision for their life, and then breaking itdown into specific measurable achievable realistic time-bound (SMART)goals. She helps people and organizations move past excuses, shame,and fear to identify where they want to end up, the steps necessary toget there, and how to deal with any obstacles in the way.A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides inAustin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.

When Carrington Smith had a traumatic experience in college, she found very little support from family and friends. Her mother told her to never speak of “it” again. Burying the memory, she went on to become a lawyer before reinventing her career as an executive search consultant for Fortune 500 companies and law firms. With a successful career and a fabulous social life, Smith had it all. But unhappiness led her to finally uncover and take ownership of the experiences she had avoided long ago. Through therapy, writing, and “doing the work” she began to heal, ended her unhappy marriage, and created a  life with a new sense of self. Unfortunately, some friends, threatened by her reinvention,rejected her for giving up a seemingly ideal life in order to live her truest self, forcing her to move communities and change schools for her kids. “It's those experiences that help us build emotional resilience,” she tells CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour in this intimate, vulnerable conversation. “People who pretend to be perfect are oftentimes the people who are hiding the most,” she says. Listen in to learn how Smith overcame adversity and trauma, embraced her identity, and told her story in her new book, Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life.   A gift from our speaker! Go to our website for an opportunity to receive a free copy of Carrington Smith's Gratitude Journal and create your own 30-Day Gratitude Challenge   FREE GIFT! Don't start your reinvention without downloading CoveyClub's starter guide called “31 Badass Tips for Launching Your Reinvention Without Fear!” Bio: Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner and executive search professional. In her debut best-selling memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through life's tough moments, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.   Connect with Carrington: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube LinkedIn   Join CoveyClub: If you like what you hear, you can support the CoveyCast podcast with a five-star rating, and subscribe to CoveyClub for more inspiring conversations.  Time Stamps 9:29 - Leaving a law career to begin her first reinvention 11:49 - What happened in college that her mother told her never to speak about 16:20 - Writing about and reliving the trauma 18:28 - Ending her marriage and being rejected by her friends 22:54 - Giving up her dream house to escape toxic relationships and starting over 26:26 - Learning a growth mindset at any age 30:00 - Why gratitude is important and how to start a 30 Day Gratitude Challenge   Social & Website CoveyClub website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn

About Carrington Smith: Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her debut memoir, Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys. In this episode, Mike and Carrington discuss:  How changing your mindset can change your life Why it's better to stand out than to fit in How sometimes we don't really discover who we are until later in life Why being given everything isn't necessarily a blessing “I like to say that we spend most of our life trying to fit in, and what God really intended us to do was to stand out. And so it's really our differences that we need to celebrate, not our similarities.” — Carrington Smith Buy Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life Amazon:https://amzn.to/3CQ0T8v Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781544523781 Connect with Carrington Smith Website: https://www.carrington-smith.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarringtonATX Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarringtonATX LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HWX6jTM_F-nZAaShyx8SQ Connect with Mike Carlon: Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

In this episode we discuss the “Rule of 70” with Larry Kahn, the Distinguished Research Fellow at Tulane Law School's UVMI. This is the first episode, in a planned series of discussions with Larry, where we hope to raise issues worthy of consideration and debate in the UVM industry. During this episode Larry, Steve and Nick explain what the Rule of 70s is and why it may be one of the most important metrics a Utility Arborist needs to track. We hope that you find this episode of The UVM Podcast insightful. If you have any feedback on the episode or suggestions for topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact at podcast@utilityvegetationmanagement.com.

In the midst of Alex Jones' defamation trial, the whole world found out that an almost unthinkable blunder had been committed by his attorneys, resulting in an inadvertent waiver of privilege that majorly impacted his case. How did this happen? What do legal professionals need to learn from this high-profile gaffe? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to talk listeners through events in the Jones trial, the actions of the lawyers involved and Texas' unique rule regarding inadvertent production, and the systems and tools all attorneys must employ to avoid such an egregious error in their own practice. Read Craig's full blog post on the subject: Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver.  Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics.

In the midst of Alex Jones' defamation trial, the whole world found out that an almost unthinkable blunder had been committed by his attorneys, resulting in an inadvertent waiver of privilege that majorly impacted his case. How did this happen? What do legal professionals need to learn from this high-profile gaffe? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to talk listeners through events in the Jones trial, the actions of the lawyers involved and Texas' unique rule regarding inadvertent production, and the systems and tools all attorneys must employ to avoid such an egregious error in their own practice. Read Craig's full blog post on the subject: Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver.  Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics.

Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her bestselling debut memoir, Blooming, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys. Stay Social With Carrington https://www.carrington-smith.com/order (book link) https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/ (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue/ (linkedin) DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE. We are currently ranked 9 in the society and culture category (relationships) in Australia!! https://blog.feedspot.com/australian_relationship_podcasts/ Get in touch with Amanda Micallef To Sponsor the show enquire below info@divinephysiques.com Apply for Online Personal Training with Amanda here https://ao2f38rtx5h.typeform.com/to/ZZNE54Bq?typeform-source=www.divinephysiques.com.au Instagram Coaching - @divinephysiquescoaching Personal - @Amanda.m.micallef

On this episode of the Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo interviews Brett Gallaway about class action lawsuits. 00:00 Class Action Lawsuit Master Class01:21 What exactly is a Class Action Lawsuit?07:43 Who covers the Legal Fees in a Class Action Lawsuit?10:08 When should a Lawyer be aware of his or her limits in a case?12:12 What are Brett Firm's standards for accepting a case?17:19 How can a lawyer tell when a case is ready for settlement?21:03 A decade case that was finally resolved: Apple Inc.28:56 How a Class Action Settlement works and How a Lawyer convinces everyone to accept a Settlement 35:36 What else does Brett and his firm McLaughlin and Stern do?37:44 What should people ask an attorney before hiring them, and what should they look for if they have a plaintiff's case?Brett GallawayLitigator and Class Action AttorneyMcLaughlin and Stern(212) 448-1100bgallaway@mclaughlinstern.comAbout Brett Gallaway:Brett R. Gallaway is a partner in the litigation department and Co-Chair of McLaughlin and Stern's Class Action Practice. Mr. Gallaway specializes in employment and commercial litigation with a concentration on complex and class action lawsuits. He has a detailed working knowledge of federal and state labor laws and has successfully litigated and negotiated hundreds of employment claims including wage and hour issues, employment discrimination and wrongful termination, WARN Act violations and various other labor disputes. In addition to employment litigation, Mr. Gallaway also regularly assists clients with corporate, real estate and transactional matters, and has significant federal and state court trial experience prosecuting and defending commercial lawsuits. Mr. Gallaway also regularly represents clients in all facets of the restaurant and hospitality industry from business organization and structuring to protective strategies and litigation defense.Mr. Gallaway has been regularly cited in the press and legal publications for his innovative efforts in the practices of employment law and litigation and has been recognized since 2015 in New York's “Super Lawyers” as a “Rising Star”, which is a competitive selection of the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers and through independent research.Mr. Gallaway received his Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from New York University and his J.D. from Tulane Law School where he was on the Moot Court Board, three national Moot Court Trial Teams and practiced as a student attorney in the Tulane Domestic Violence Law Clinic. Mr. Gallaway is a native of New York City and is a member of the New York County Lawyer's Association.

Mike Gertler is a managing partner and one of the founders of the Gertler Law Firm, a New Orleans personal injury law firm. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Tulane Law School and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. A significant part of his practice has included civil litigation, products liability law, and toxic torts. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-gertler-5248a9197/ Gertler Accident & Injury Attorneys: https://www.neworleanspersonalinjury.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/ https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

Mike Gertler is a managing partner and one of the founders of the Gertler Law Firm, a New Orleans personal injury law firm. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Tulane Law School and is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. A significant part of his practice has included civil litigation, products liability law, and toxic torts. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-gertler-5248a9197/ Gertler Accident & Injury Attorneys: https://www.neworleanspersonalinjury.com/ Learn more about EmotionTrac and our AI-driven Emotional Intelligence Platform: https://emotiontrac.com/calendly/ https://legal.emotiontrac.com/

Thank you, Carrie, for being such a wonderful guest. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. You are an incredible woman, and I know your story will help others in their time of need.Carrington believes wholeheartedly that with adversity comes opportunity and how an event is neither good nor bad, but how we view it makes it so.  Mindset is a muscle, and how the daily practice of shifting your mindset toward gratitude will help bring more positivity into your life and own your story. Carrington knows how toxic positivity makes traumatic experiences worse, and embracing the ugly situations that have happened in life can be freeing. She also shares  how spending too much time in a toxic work environment is detrimental to our happiness. Meet CarringtonCarrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner and executive search professional. For much of her life, it was a struggle to survive, hold it together, and stay above water. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. On her journey to self-acceptance, she learned the power of perspective and began to thrive when she changed her mindset. In her debut best-selling memoir, Blooming, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit of life to a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.Learn and Connect Herehttp://www.twitter.com/carringtonATXhttp://www.instagram.com/carringtonATXhttp://www.facebook.com/carringtonATXhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue/https://www.amazon.com/Blooming-Finding-Gifts-Shit-Life/dp/B09M7RF8X8/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Audience Freebie: Download A free copy of the first chapter of her book at www.carrington-smith.com Learn more about your host, Nelia, at https://neliahutt.comJoin the Free 5-Day Discover Your Passion Challenge athttps://neliahutt.com/https://www.travellivegive.com. Helping you Discover Inner Peace through Giving!Email your comments, show ideas or connect at hello@neliahutt.comSubscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel to  watch the videos of the episodes  

I interviewed Carrington Smith. Carrington Smith is a single mom, author, graduate of the University of Texas and Tulane Law School, entrepreneur, executive search professional, speaker, and blogger. Despite being born into a means and a family of high social standing, life served her some hard lessons. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. Carrington spent a lifetime trying to be someone else, to fit in, to be loved, to keep the peace, and to make others happy. Until, she discovered that her own path to happiness wasn't based on fitting in but on standing out, celebrating her uniqueness, and owning her past. From trauma to triumph, through the depths of sexual assault, religious manipulation family rejection, body dysmorphia, mid-life metamorphosis, physical scarring, and death into happiness, forgiveness, empathy, purpose, belonging, and joy. In her debut best-selling memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. Blooming is a poignant, powerful account of finding your way through difficult times in life. A candid and raw, account, Blooming takes you on a treasure hunt to discover the gifts that are hidden within you. Carrington has come to believe, "It is in the messes, failures, trauma, and difficulties of life that we discover what we need to bloom into our greatness". I encourage everyone to buy her book follow her and be transformed through her insights. Everyone has a story, and this is her story. Below are the sites that house her work. https://www.carrington-smith.com/ (https://www.carrington-smith.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HWX6jTM_F-nZAaShyx8SQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HWX6jTM_F-nZAaShyx8SQ) https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/ (https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/) https://www.facebook.com/CarringtonATX (https://www.facebook.com/CarringtonATX) https://twitter.com/CarringtonATX (https://twitter.com/CarringtonATX) https://www.amazon.com/Blooming-Finding-Gifts-Shit-Life-ebook/dp/B09JWWTX7Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1LLSVG0ITTQDV&dchild=1&keywords=blooming%20carrington%20smith&qid=1635298445&sprefix=blooming%20carri%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-2 (https://www.amazon.com/Blooming-Finding-Gifts-Shit-Life-ebook/dp/B09JWWTX7Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1LLSVG0ITTQDV&dchild=1&keywords=blooming%20carrington%20smith&qid=1635298445&sprefix=blooming%20carri%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-2) Visit our Threads of Enlightenment store: https://threads-of-enlightenment.myshopify.com/ (https://threads-of-enlightenment.myshopify.com/) We shop worldwide to find some of the highest-quality and some limited hard-to-find products online for you. We work closely with many suppliers to get the lowest prices. Enjoy our store!!!!!!.

Super excited to announce new guest, Joe Cigan, to The Story!Joe Cigan has been making music since childhood, growing up as the son of a music educator in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley. Now living in Lancaster, he continues to perform as a solo act and also with his band, The Benders, appearing regularly throughout Northeast, Southeast and Central PA. Waves, his first full-length recording of all original material came out in 2018 followed by his five song EP, Flair, released in April of 2020. Joe released the song Good Times Never Last in April of 2022, which was cowritten with his producer and longtime collaborator, Bret Alexander of The Badlees. Joe has also recorded with Joe Tosolt, playing guitar on Tosolt's 2010 solo album, Captain Bob's Guitar, as well as Gone Wrong Songs (2021), Let's Say You Knew (2013), and Come Back to Me (2014) with JT and the Blue Mountain Stone. You can also hear Joe on the track Fear of Falling, recorded at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe with Bret Alexander and Nyke Van Wyk, which is available on their 2017 album Live.Joe graduated from Tulane Law School in New Orleans with a certificate of specialization in environmental law. Joe has been practicing law for 28 years and is currently the Director of the General Law Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.You can find Joe and his project's here:JoeCigan.comYouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKNSPhfL59G1oRADyh4cxJAApple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joe-cigan/1444517898Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ao5kxi70m63nTIjLAmWtzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

Super excited to announce new guest, Joe Cigan, to The Story!Joe Cigan has been making music since childhood, growing up as the son of a music educator in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley. Now living in Lancaster, he continues to perform as a solo act and also with his band, The Benders, appearing regularly throughout Northeast, Southeast and Central PA. Waves, his first full-length recording of all original material came out in 2018 followed by his five song EP, Flair, released in April of 2020. Joe released the song Good Times Never Last in April of 2022, which was cowritten with his producer and longtime collaborator, Bret Alexander of The Badlees. Joe has also recorded with Joe Tosolt, playing guitar on Tosolt's 2010 solo album, Captain Bob's Guitar, as well as Gone Wrong Songs (2021), Let's Say You Knew (2013), and Come Back to Me (2014) with JT and the Blue Mountain Stone. You can also hear Joe on the track Fear of Falling, recorded at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe with Bret Alexander and Nyke Van Wyk, which is available on their 2017 album Live.Joe graduated from Tulane Law School in New Orleans with a certificate of specialization in environmental law. Joe has been practicing law for 28 years and is currently the Director of the General Law Division of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.You can find Joe and his project's here:JoeCigan.comYouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCKNSPhfL59G1oRADyh4cxJAApple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joe-cigan/1444517898Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ao5kxi70m63nTIjLAmWtzSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-story/donations

If you love hearing women's stories about trimuph over adversity, today's podcast is for you!Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends.In her debut memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.Carrington talks about how all of the abuse and pain in her life turned into a story she needed to tell.She now sees adversity as an opportunity, and takes actionShe says mindset, gratitude and happiness being a choice are lessons she learned.She also shares why she never saw herself as a victim after rape.You can find Carrington's website HERE to learn more about her.On Instagram Her book can be found on Amazon: BLOOMING Finding Gifts in the SHit of LIFE

If you love hearing women's stories about trimuph over adversity, today's podcast is for you! Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her debut memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys. Carrington talks about how all of the abuse and pain in her life turned into a story she needed to tell. She now sees adversity as an opportunity, and takes action She says mindset, gratitude and happiness being a choice are lessons she learned. She also shares why she never saw herself as a victim after rape. You can find Carrington's website HERE to learn more about her. On Instagram  Her book can be found on Amazon: BLOOMING Finding Gifts in the SHit of LIFE

Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her debut memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. Carrington is passionate about empowering people in all aspects of their life and career by reframing their circumstances and experiences, shifting their mindset, creating a vision for their life, and then breaking it down into specific measurable achievable realistic time-bound (SMART) goals. She helps people and organizations move past excuses, shame, and fear to identify where they want to end up, the steps necessary to get there, and how to deal with any obstacles in the way. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.

Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her debut memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. Carrington is passionate about empowering people in all aspects of their life and career by reframing their circumstances and experiences, shifting their mindset, creating a vision for their life, and then breaking it down into specific measurable achievable realistic time-bound (SMART) goals. She helps people and organizations move past excuses, shame, and fear to identify where they want to end up, the steps necessary to get there, and how to deal with any obstacles in the way. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.

Jasper Brock of The Brock Law Firm sits down with Local Leaders the Podcast Host Jim Chapman to discuss his life in criminal defense. After graduating from LSU in 1988, Jasper entered Tulane Law School. While researching cases from every part of the legal world, he became most interested in criminal law. After earning his J.D. in 1991 and taking on a big criminal defense case as a law clerk, it became clear that this was his passion. Now, as Attorney Brock leads a top criminal defense firm in Livingston Parish, he enjoys forming trusting relationships with his clients while doing everything he can to defend their rights. #CriminalDefense #CriminalDefenseAttorney #livingstonParish #Podcast The Brock Law Firm on the web: https://www.lawyerlivingstonla.com The Brock Law Firm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasperBrockAttorney LOCAL LEADERS THE PODCAST LINKS: Our Website: www.LocalLeadersThePodcast.com Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcast/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/localleadersthepodcast/support

Press Freedom vs. Privacy—Newsworthiness in a Self-Publishing Era (Part 2)An interview with Prof. Amy GajdaThe First Amendment provides broad but not absolute freedom of press protections. Louis Brandeis and Samuel Warren first famously articulated the right to privacy in 1890, a “right to be let alone” from undue prying by the press in private matters. While historically the press has enjoyed considerable latitude in determining what is newsworthy and publishable, there have been recent movements in the courts to constrict press freedoms and broaden individual privacy rights. Professor Amy Gajda of Tulane Law School examines how the concept of newsworthiness has evolved and what happens to press freedoms when “quasi-journalists,” self-publishers, bloggers and the like who don't abide by traditional ethics codes overstep the editorial line.

Press Freedom vs. Privacy—Newsworthiness in a Self-Publishing Era (Part 2)An interview with Prof. Amy GajdaThe First Amendment provides broad but not absolute freedom of press protections. Louis Brandeis and Samuel Warren first famously articulated the right to privacy in 1890, a “right to be let alone” from undue prying by the press in private matters. While historically the press has enjoyed considerable latitude in determining what is newsworthy and publishable, there have been recent movements in the courts to constrict press freedoms and broaden individual privacy rights. Professor Amy Gajda of Tulane Law School examines how the concept of newsworthiness has evolved and what happens to press freedoms when “quasi-journalists,” self-publishers, bloggers and the like who don't abide by traditional ethics codes overstep the editorial line.

The line between a public's right to know and an individual's right to privacy is murky. Amy Gajda is the Class of 1937 Professor of Law at Tulane Law School and she joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the ethics of data privacy in the tech age, from modern muckraking journalism to a person's right to be forgotten—and if we even still have it. Her book is called “Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy.”

The First Amendment provides broad but not absolute freedom of press protections. Louis Brandeis and Samuel Warren first famously articulated the right to privacy in 1890, a “right to be let alone” from undue prying by the press in private matters. While historically the press has enjoyed considerable latitude in determining what is newsworthy and publishable, there have been recent movements in the courts to constrict press freedoms and broaden individual privacy rights. Professor Amy Gajda of Tulane Law School examines how the concept of newsworthiness has evolved and what happens to press freedoms when “quasi-journalists,” self-publishers, bloggers and the like who don't abide by traditional ethics codes overstep the editorial line.

The First Amendment provides broad but not absolute freedom of press protections. Louis Brandeis and Samuel Warren first famously articulated the right to privacy in 1890, a “right to be let alone” from undue prying by the press in private matters. While historically the press has enjoyed considerable latitude in determining what is newsworthy and publishable, there have been recent movements in the courts to constrict press freedoms and broaden individual privacy rights. Professor Amy Gajda of Tulane Law School examines how the concept of newsworthiness has evolved and what happens to press freedoms when “quasi-journalists,” self-publishers, bloggers and the like who don't abide by traditional ethics codes overstep the editorial line.

Carrington Smith is a single mom, Attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends.
In her debut best-selling memoir “Blooming”, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the hard times, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.

Episode Summary -
What happens is not always in our control, but how we respond to it changes our life's trajectory.
And this is exactly what Carrintong Smith has done with her life; she didn't let all the traumas, situations, and expectations determine her life.Living our dream life is the desire of everyone, but few people are ready to face the challenges that come before and after creating the life.
In this episode, Carrintong Smith narrates her story of what she went through and how she used her past experiences to become who she is today. 
She talks about serious matters and essential topics that will help you as an entrepreneur to spearhead your career. 
“With the forced fire comes new growth.”
Snapshots of the Key Posts from the Episode:[02:15] Carrington talks about herself and her journey. How have her past experiences affected her life? And how did she handle it?[05:32] The turning point of Carrington Smith[08:40] What inspired Carrington Smith to write her book, “blooming.”[10:33] A shift from a Lawyer to an Executive Search - Carrington talks about the shift and how her law degree has helped her to become a successful Executive Search Consultant.[12:21] The story behind Carrington Smith's book, “blooming,” and why you should read it.[17:55] Carrington's three tips from her book that you need to know.[22:56] Carrington's superpowers that made her who she is today.[25:00] Carrington's outstanding accomplishment that she is proud of.[32:09] What does working from your happy place means to Carrington?[33:03] Carrintong's advice to all upcoming entrepreneurs.
How to connect with Carrington Smith:Website - https://www.carrington-smith.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriesmithtrabue/Youtube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5HWX6jTM_F-nZAaShyx8SQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/carringtonatx/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CarringtonATXTwitter - https://twitter.com/CarringtonATXAmazon - https://www.amazon.com/Blooming-Finding-Gifts-Shit-Life-ebook/dp/B09JWWTX7Z/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1LLSVG0ITTQDV&dchild=1&keywords=blooming%20carrington%20smith&qid=1635298445&sprefix=blooming%20carri%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-2About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Major themes of Jewish life, reviewed, rethunk... remixed. Roberta Rosenthal Kwall is the Raymond P. Niro Professor at DePaul University College of Law. Professor Kwall earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania and received her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from Brown University. She also has a Master's Degree in Jewish Studies. Kwall is an internationally renowned scholar and lecturer and has published over 30 articles on a wide variety of topics including Jewish law and culture, authorship rights, and intellectual property. She is the author of several law casebooks that are used nationally as well as two monographs: “The Myth of the Cultural Jew: Culture and Law in Jewish Tradition” (Oxford U. Press, 2015) and “The Soul of Creativity” (Stanford U. Press, 2010). Currently she is working on a book for a popular audience about transmitting Jewish tradition in a diverse world. Kwall also has written numerous Opeds, articles, and book reviews on topics of relevance to the Jewish community that have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Commentary Magazine, The Forward, The Jewish Week, The Jewish Journal, The Jewish News of Northern California (jWeekly) and eJewish Philanthropy. She has received numerous awards for teaching and scholarship and in 2006, was designated as one of the 10 Best Law Professors in Illinois by Chicago Lawyer magazine. She also founded DePaul Law School's renowned Center for Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology. At DePaul, Kwall teaches courses in Family Law, Property, Intellectual Property and Family Law and the Jewish Tradition. She has lectured about Intellectual Property law at law school across the county and also lectured about Jewish law and culture at many law schools, synagogues, and other venues in the United States and Israel. She has also taught at Tulane Law School and currently teaches a course on Jewish Law and the American Jewish Movements at the Radzyner Law School in Israel. Kwall maintains a Face Book blog under Professor Roberta Rosenthal Kwall that is devoted to illustrating the beauty of the Jewish tradition for a wide general audience.

— Are you a little too comfortable with self-loathing? Tired of feeling like you are not enough? Carrington Smith spent a lifetime trying to be someone else—to fit in, to be loved, to keep the peace, and to make others happy. Until finally, Carrington discovered that her own path to happiness wasn't based on fitting in but on standing out—celebrating her uniqueness and owning her past. Candid and raw, her book: Blooming takes you on a treasure hunt to discover the gifts in the shit. Shit is quite literally fertilizer. It is in the messes, failures, trauma, and difficulties of life that we discover what we need to bloom into our greatness. From trauma to triumph, through the depths of sexual assault, religious mind-fuckery, family rejection, body dysmorphia, mid-life metamorphosis, physical scarring, and death into happiness, forgiveness, empathy, purpose, belonging, and joy, Carrington's work is a poignant, powerful account of finding your way through the shit. Valeria Teles interviews Carrington Smith  — the author of “Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life” Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her bestselling debut memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys. To learn more about Carrington Smith and her work, please visit: carringtonlegal.com Also, Sign Up For The Gratitude Project below here: https://mailchi.mp/c0222f085b49/thegratitudeproject       — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

Today we have a special guest, my friend Rev. Dr. Jay Augustine, who has worn many hats: civil rights attorney, pastor, author, professor. Today, Jay serves as the pastor of St Joseph AME Church in Durham, NC, a law professor at North Carolina Central University, and is a senior strategist with the Center for Reconciliation at Duke Divinity. Jay holds a JD from Tulane Law School and a DMin from Duke Divinity. "Called to Reconciliation: How the Church Can Model Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion" is out on Amazon now. Order yours here! Big News: This episode is a bit of a relauch. This podcast started as a way to reach (mostly) bapitsts regionally. It has quickly

Are you a little too comfortable with self-loathing? Tired of feeling like you are not enough? Carrington Smith spent a lifetime trying to be someone else—to fit in, to be loved, to keep the peace, and to make others happy. Until finally, Carrington discovered that her own path to happiness wasn't based on fitting in but on standing out—celebrating her uniqueness and owning her past.Her book Blooming is candid and raw, it takes you on a treasure hunt to discover the gifts in the shit. Shit is quite literally fertilizer. It is in the messes, failures, trauma, and difficulties of life that we discover what we need to bloom into our greatness. From trauma to triumph, through the depths of sexual assault, religious mind-fuckery, family rejection, body dysmorphia, mid-life metamorphosis, physical scarring, and death into happiness, forgiveness, empathy, purpose, belonging, and joy, Blooming is a poignant, powerful account of finding your way through the shit.Carrington is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, life gave her a hard kick in the tail. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her debut memoir, Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey through the shit, with a positive attitude and a shift of mindset, into a life bursting with joy, opportunity, and purpose. A graduate of UT Austin and Tulane Law School, Carrington resides in Austin, Texas, with her two teenage boys.Learn more about Carrington and connect:www.LinkedIn.com/in/carriesmithtrabuewww.Facebook.com/CarringtonATXwww.Instagram.com/CarringtonATXwww.Twitter.com/CarringtonATXwww.Carrington-Smith.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/sidehustlecity)

Mary Kathryn Nagle (Citizen of the Cherokee Nation) answers questions about the legal framework around the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit. She explains how a 1978 Supreme Court decision failed to protect Native people from violence perpetrated by non-Natives, and what has happened since to restore Tribes' rights to prosecute crimes committed on tribal land. Mary Kathryn joined Pipestem & Nagle, P.C. in 2015 from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in New York City, where she specialized in complex commercial litigation related to structured finance, bankruptcy, and federal qui tam actions. She has drafted numerous appellate briefs in federal courts, including federal appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court.Mary Kathryn has significant experience in briefing issues of constitutional law related to federal Indian law, as well as cases that implicate statutory rights under Indian rights laws such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (“NAGPRA”). Mary Kathryn studied law at Tulane Law School, where she graduated summa cum laude and was the recipient of the Judge John Minor Wisdom Award. Her law review articles have been published in five different journals, including the Tulane Law Review and Tulsa Law Review.She is a frequent speaker at law schools and symposia on issues related to restoration of tribal sovereignty, tribal self-determination, Indian civil and constitutional rights, and safety of Native Women.  She also represents the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC) in support of the NIWRC's work to end violence against Native Women. Mary Kathryn is an accomplished playwright who has written and produced several plays relating to Indians and the law, including Waaxe's Law, Manahatta, My Father's Bones (with Suzan Shown Harjo), Miss Lead, Fairly Traceable, and Sliver of a Full Moon.Resources:Organizations:Pipestem & Nagle, P.C.: http://www.pipestemlaw.com/attorney/mary-kathryn-nagle/National Indigenous Women's Resource Center: MMIW Toolkit for Families and CommunitiesSovereign Bodies Institute: https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/Urban Indian Health Institute: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Report, 2018DonateSovereign Bodies Institute: https://www.sovereign-bodies.org/donateNational Indigenous Women's Resources Center: https://www.niwrc.org/donateUrban Indian Health Institute:https://www.uihi.org/ Native American LifeLines: https://nativeamericanlifelines.org/New York Indian Council: https://www.newyorkindiancouncil.org/ National Council of Urban Indian Health: https://www.ncuih.org/index Social Media: @mknagle--Indigenae theme song: “Nothing Can Kill My Love For You” by Semiah Instagram: @semiah.smithFind her on Youtube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. 

For decades, the UVM industry has been supported by several organizations known to us all. A short list of those groups includes the UAA, ISA, EEI, Arbor Day, CEATI and EPRI. In this podcast, we speak to a new academically-centered organization, housed at Tulane University Law School, that is also focused on UVM related issues. Going forward in time, Tulane's Utility Vegetation Management Initiative (UVMI) will have a pivotal role in shaping the myriad issues related to our work.On this episode, our guest is Lawrence Kahn, Visiting Research Fellow at Tulane Law School's Center for Environmental Law. Larry is heading up the Tulane UVMI and we discuss many of the Tulane initiatives directly involving UVM. In this provocative discussion, Larry will cover multiple issues. For example: Tulane's work with Arbor Day Foundation to develop a model “Right Tree - Right Place” tree ordinanceWhy UVM is an important issue for everyoneSocial justice and environmental issues related to UVMTulane's multi-national UVM law and regulation surveyOther issues scheduled to be addressed by Tulane's UVMIWe guarantee you will find the topics interesting, possibly controversial, and definitely thought provoking.

Sam Pfotenhauer is a Human Design reader and intuitive guide.  Through her business Wild River, she facilitates spaces for inner inquiry and connecting to earth, body, and intuition.  Sam is also an environmental lawyer. After graduating from Tulane Law School in 2017, she practiced as a securities litigator in New York City, but left that role in August 2020 to pursue her environmental and spiritual interests. Sam currently works on a range of environmental issues, both in the private sector and in public service, but focuses on water-related issues and urban farming. She currently lives in Burlington, VT with her long-time partner and her cat, Dino. Find her at www. https://www.wildriver.live/  Sam opens our interview with a meditation to help you root into Earth. Then she offers thoughts on: How she 1st introduced spiritual practices into her law firm workplace, then left to create a more spacious life. She is now living her dream of practicing law half time.The subway epiphany that led her to realize how unsustainable her fast-paced life was. “The lifestyle that I wanted to live needed time.”What it's like to be living her dream life of half-time intellectual work in law and half-time spiritually based coaching and mentoring.How Human Design helped her give herself permission to create the blend of types of work she craved.How Human Design can help us understand and cooperate with other people in a time when cooperation is needed to solve our planetary problems.A theory about how the Earth may need us to help generate energy for life along with her, but if we are depleted, we can't fulfill that role.  “It's very difficult to have the space to advocate [for the natural world] when you yourself are overwhelmed in the way that you live.”Her practice for fitting time in nature into every day, and how connecting to Earth can be as simple as a tea ceremony, spending time with your houseplants, or appreciating the vegetables you are eating.The more space you are holding for your own, other people's, and Earth's transformations, the more you need to be giving yourself time to ground, rest, and center. We talk about how our workaholism is tied to our abuse of the planet.A brilliant question for helping yourself move forward: “How would a higher version of myself feel empowered, and what's standing in the way?”

On the newest episode of We Chat Divorce we're joined by Winter Wheeler, Esq. to discuss The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™. Wheeler, a graduate of Georgetown University and Tulane Law School, has always combined her interests in culture, diplomacy, and the law. She is especially passionate about changing the face of mediation and arbitration - by bringing compassion, listening to the forefront, and placing the litigant and emotions at the center of the conversation. Wheeler is a former top civil litigator who has made her niche as an expert mediator.   Wheeler is the creator of The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™, which she introduced to the world in her first TEDx talk in March 2021. Wheeler, a married mom of four, gave her second TEDx talk “Confessions of a Working Mom Who Has It All” in June 2021. She is co-author of the bestselling book, #Networked. She is also the creator and host of The Mediate Now™ podcast.    Our hosts, Karen and Catherine, sit down with Winter Wheeler, Esq. to discuss The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™.     Learn More >> https://www.winterwheeler.com/    Connect with Winter Wheeler, Esq. on LinkedIn >> @Winter Wheeler    The We Chat Divorce podcast (hereinafter referred to as the “WCD”) represents the opinions of Shanahan, Chellew, and their guests to the show. WCD should not be considered professional or legal advice. The content here is for informational purposes only. Views and opinions expressed on WCD are our own and do not represent that of our places of work.  WCD should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever.  Listeners should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. No listener should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on WCD without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on WCD.  Unless specifically stated otherwise, Shanahan and Chellew do not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned on WCD, and information from this podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced on WCD do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of Shanahan or Karen Chellew.  WCD, SHANAHAN, AND CHELLEW EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.     Karen:  Welcome to We Chat Divorce. Catherine and I are so happy today to welcome attorney mediator Winter Wheeler to our podcast today. In this episode, we're going to discuss The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™.  Karen:  Welcome, Winter. So glad you're here with us today.  Winter Wheeler:  Thank you so much. I'm so excited to be here. I've been following y'all, and it's a privilege.  Catherine:  So fun to have you, and I want those flowers in your background.  Winter Wheeler:  They're fake, so I'll send you the link.  Catherine:  This is one of the things I love about you.  Karen:  So before we get into the conversation of the four cornerstones, I'm going to take a couple of minutes to introduce Winter.  Karen:  So, Winter is a former top civil litigator who has made her niche as an expert mediator. She is sought out for her unique, compassionate and successful style handling complex matters that involve a diverse range of cultures, including Spanish-speaking clients.  Karen:  Most recently, Winter was a senior attorney at a prominent law firm. And it's this extensive body of experience she brings into her current mediation practice that makes her work stand out. A graduate of Georgetown University and Tulane Law School, Winter has always combined her passions for culture, diplomacy and the law.  Karen:  Winter is the creator of the The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™, which she introduced to the world in her first TEDx talk in March of 2021. And Winter, you actually launched it yesterday, am I correct on that?  Winter Wheeler:  Yes, we launched a course based on the four cornerstones.  Karen:  I love that.  Winter Wheeler:  And that is available as a group or private classes.  Karen:  Awesome. She gave her second TEDx talk in June 2021, entitled “Confessions of a Working Mom Who Has It All.” I highly recommend that you listen to it. Catherine and I just got a little preview of it. Amazing! You have to listen to it.  Catherine:  Yeah.  Karen:  “Confessions of a Working Mom Who Has It All”  Karen:  Winter's also the co-author of the best-selling book #Networked. She's also creator and host of the Mediate Now podcast. Winter spends her free time volunteering in her community, enjoying her husband and four children, and traveling back to Miami, Florida, where she was raised, as much as possible.  Karen:  She's especially passionate about changing the face of mediation and arbitration by bringing compassion and listening to the forefront and placing the litigant and emotions at the center of the conversation.  Karen:  That is powerful, Winter.  Winter Wheeler:  Thank you.  Karen:  That's awesome. So, let's pop right into this and talk about the four cornerstones. I guess we'll start with number one.  Winter Wheeler:  Okay.  Karen:  Number one, what is it?  Winter Wheeler:  Number one. Number one is emotional intelligence. So, of course, emotional intelligence, we've all heard about it. It's one of the newest buzz phrases, right? It's how we relate to other people, how we understand ourselves. And it's about how we understand, how we relate to the world, and how our feelings, how our emotions interact with those around us. How do we react to those around us? How do our feelings affect how we interact with those around us? We typically don't think about that on a daily basis, on an interaction basis. And ... Go ahead, yeah.  Karen:  I was going to say, especially in the framework of mediation or negotiation, that I can see it play a really important part.  Catherine:  Well, yeah. Because everyone comes into mediation thinking it's their spouse, it's not them. Someone else's actions cause our reactions, so you're already geared up when you go into mediation thinking, "Okay, I'm ready to defend myself against anything he says," or vice versa. So you're not really thinking internally, "What am I actually bringing in here emotionally?" Other than my anger, or my hurtness, or the sadness, or what have you.  Winter Wheeler:  Exactly.  Catherine:  Is that what we're talking about here, how you walk into a mediation?  Winter Wheeler:  Exactly, exactly. It's about how what you do makes the other person respond. Now, you can go into it thinking "I'm going to respond to everything he says. I'm going to respond to everything that he's ever done to me. He's hurt me so badly and I have a list. I have that list of what he's done to me, and I know how I can counteract all of those things."  Winter Wheeler:  You can do that. That doesn't help you. It doesn't help you get what you want. Right?  Winter Wheeler:  So when you go into a mediation, what you need to focus on is how you can help yourself long-term. What is it that you need? What is it that you want long-term?  Winter Wheeler:  Short-term, it may make you feel good to say or have your mediator say something nasty to your ex, but that doesn't help you long-term. Right?  Karen:  Absolutely.  Winter Wheeler:  You know your soon-to-be-ex spouse. So what you need to do is think about how what you're about to say, the message you're about to deliver, is going to be received by them.  Winter Wheeler:  And one thing about this technique is, if you're the one using it, and likely you are the only one using it, you can project based on what you know about the other person, and decide what you're going to say, in such a way that you can control how they respond.  Winter Wheeler:  For example-  Catherine:  What about the individual, I'm sorry.  Winter Wheeler:  No, no. Go ahead.  Catherine:  A lot of times you hear people who jump mediators, I'm leaving this one because she's not listening to me. Or she's not defending me, or she's defending him too much, or she's agreeing with him and she's not seeing all the bad things he did to me.  Catherine:  I can see that plays into this as well.  Winter Wheeler:  It certainly does. And now, of course all mediators are not created the same. They're not all equal. We all have our quirks. We all try to be neutral.  Winter Wheeler:  I am now in the process of certifying mediators in this method, so you can look for mediators who are certified in this method. But if you inherently do not trust your mediator, trust your gut. Never forget to trust your gut.  Winter Wheeler:  But at the same time, your mediator is there to tell you the truth. And your mediator, if you're in a position where your mediator has separated the two of you because you should not be in the same room, your mediator knows what's happening in the other room.  Winter Wheeler:  So sometimes your mediator is telling you something about yourself that you need to hear and not necessarily saying the same thing to the other party. So when you are dealing with a mediator, I need you to be open and to be honest. And I tell people that at the start of the mediation. If I say something to you that you don't like, that makes you unhappy, that makes you upset, that makes you angry, my goal is never to make you upset.  Winter Wheeler:  It's to be honest with you. So you need to tell me if what I have done has made you angry. If it has made you trust me less, please tell me. Because there is always a reason for every single word that has come out of my mouth.  Winter Wheeler:  Mediators, good mediators, are calculated. Our goal is to get you what you need and some of what you want. We want everyone to go home satisfied. Satisfied is very different from happy, okay? Keep that in mind. It is very, very different from happy. But satisfied people go home with what they need. They go home feeling heard. They go home feeling whole.  Catherine:  I love what you just said and I think that we need to quote this out there. You go home with what you need and some of what you want. And I think that if you're listening and you're going to mediation and Karen and I always talk about compromise. Any divorce, there is going to be a compromise, whether you like it or not. At the end of the day, there's a compromise on both sides, but what's so rewarding is if you know what you want and know what you need, you'll realize that you'll get some of both of that basically.  Catherine:  And it allows you to have more of an open mind to the communication and be able to say, "Hey Winter, you pissed me off yesterday. You told me my ex was not such a bad guy and I think he's a horrible guy" or whatever it is. And then you always want to say, "Well, Catherine, let me tell you the truth here. I've seen worse or I've seen better" or whatever it is or "You're being unrealistic." I love that open communication. And I think it's so hard for a lot of people doing it and it basically stems down to the way we look at it. A lot of people don't know what they need and what they want financially speaking.  Winter Wheeler:  Absolutely, absolutely.  Catherine:  It leaves you so seriously scared through the process, which is why we're doing what we do. But this is great.  Karen:  Yeah. And I think you probably see Winter speaking about emotions, a lot of people coming to the table needing things or thinking they need things from a very emotional perspective. And you were going to make a comment a couple of minutes ago about for example. I'm hoping you were going to take something that somebody would say and reframe it into how they could have said it better. I think that would be cool.  Winter Wheeler:  Yeah. I don't remember exactly.  Karen:  I'm very interested, but I think it would help our listeners to kind of have it for example, especially in the cornerstone of emotional intelligence, helping them understand what people typically want to say and then how you help them reframe it.  Winter Wheeler:  Right. So a lot of what I hear comes from a very emotional place. So a lot of states no longer have fault divorce. We have no-fault divorce. It doesn't matter that your spouse has cheated on you. It doesn't matter. Now here in Georgia, we do still have jury trials, so that's always fun, but most states don't have that.  Winter Wheeler:  So you can say to me all day long, "Well, he should owe me more money because I found out he was sleeping with Susie." And you can say, "I want you to tell him that I" ... dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah. Okay. That's great. The way I'm going to tell that to him is going to be very different from the way that you said it to me.  Winter Wheeler:  I also called myself an interpreter because you can tell me whatever you want to tell me, what I'm going to say to him or the other party, which could be a her, is going to be something that they can hear. Emotional intelligence involves understanding how, what you think and feel can actually be heard and understood by the other party.  Winter Wheeler:  And if you have been yelling at your partner, because you likely have been, especially in a case where they've cheated on you, if you've been telling them the same thing over and over and over again, and it's not sinking in, then clearly I'm not going into the other room to say that. Right?  Karen:  Right.  Winter Wheeler:  So I will reframe it into something positive. And can I reframe absolutely anything and everything into something positive? Yes, I can. That's my job. So we take, "You were cheating on me and you owe me, blah, blah, blah," into "She raised three children with you for X years and so as a result, she feels that she deserves X."  Winter Wheeler:  We don't talk about what he did with Susie, because he knows what he did with Susie. I don't always have to talk about what he did with Susie. We changed that up. We changed that up a bit. We just changed the narrative, but you have to come in thinking about what the other person thinks, how do they feel?  Winter Wheeler:  And it's so hard. I understand it. It's so hard to think about how that person who has hurt you so badly feels. But if you want to come out with what you need, you have to do that. You've got to take a lot of that emotion out.  Catherine:  Absolutely. And I think that's just par for the course in divorce. A lot of people see emotional injustices have some kind of financial compensation and understanding to your point what you need or what you want, at the end of the day, maybe determining, we see this a lot, how much did husband spend on girlfriend with part of our money? That could be discussed, right? But in the framework of how do we come to a conclusion they're not, "I'm hurt."  Catherine:  And so I really appreciate that first cornerstone of yours with just the emotional intelligence piece of it, because that is a critical piece of being very successful in negotiations, I believe. Being able to parse out what parameters of discussion will be. That's awesome.  Winter Wheeler:  Yes, definitely.  Karen:  All right. So let's move on to cornerstone number two is ...  Winter Wheeler:  Cornerstone number two is cultural knowledge. A lot of the time when I talked to people involved in divorce and divorce mediators, they will say, "Well, this doesn't matter. They've been married for so long. How could this possibly be a concern for them? They knew that going in." It's such a naive position to take.  Winter Wheeler:  When you talk about people engaging culturally, when you're in love and you get married, you think the cultural differences don't matter. And then you get married and you have children and they do matter. Now I'm in a multicultural, multiracial family here myself. So yes, they do matter. The extent to which they mattered, you don't even necessarily talk about while you're married, because it's easier a lot of the time to just gloss over it, or "I'm sick. We can't go to that event."  Winter Wheeler:  I pulled that this summer myself.  Catherine:  Darn headaches.  Winter Wheeler:  Yeah. Darn headaches. My migraines are just crazy right now. Oh, COVID. COVID, my God. We can't fly. But once you're at the divorce table, those things mean a lot because this person is now going to have control of your children when you're not there. So what does that look like? Now suddenly Aunt Mary's graces tendencies will be visited upon your children when you're not there to shield them from them. And now it's a big problem.  Catherine:  Well, how do you come into your divorce now? I know we've seen this, it's just religious things. All of a sudden, they want custody during certain religious holidays, but never before did they exercise those holidays at all. But how do you change your mindset coming in when it was never established during your marriage?  Winter Wheeler:  Right. And so what I have seen and heard about is that it's more so an issue when the soon-to-be-ex spouse takes up with someone who is more culturally aligned with them. So now they've got someone who wants to celebrate those holidays. Those cultural corks are now part of the norm. They're a part of every day for them. So they're now going to be part of your child's everyday life.  Winter Wheeler:  So, oh, it didn't matter to me that you weren't Jewish, but now suddenly it does matter to this new person and so now we're doing it all the time. It didn't matter that you weren't Muslim. Well, now it does. And so, what you need to do as the non-religious, non-ethnic whatever it is, you need to figure out all of the things. Spend your time learning about what these new cultural issues are.  Winter Wheeler:  Now, should you have done it at the beginning? Of course, you should have. But when the other spouse tells you, "I don't care, honey, I don't care. I love you. We're going to do this. And we'll just do whatever you want" you probably didn't bother to go ahead and learn anyway, Love conquers all.  Catherine:  Yeah. Until it doesn't.  Winter Wheeler:  Right. Until it doesn't. Until it doesn't.  Winter Wheeler:  At that point, you need to spend your time learning a whole lot about what these cultures are doing. What are the norms? What are these holidays? What are they actually doing? What are they actually teaching and learn about it. Is it something that you can just simply live with? Can you ignore it? Can you just let it go? Find out are they simply acknowledging these holidays because these are a high holy holidays or are they deeply dug into this or are they actually relatively secular and just celebrate these holidays because they do, right?  Catherine:  I love that. So check your emotion-  Winter Wheeler:  Those are things you need to know.  Catherine:  So check emotional intelligence before you look into these cultural changes that you're about to have.  Winter Wheeler:  Yes. Absolutely.  Catherine:  Because if I had little children and I don't right now, but if I did, and my ex-girlfriend now wanted to practice something, I would have to check myself because it becomes, I'm not doing it because of the girlfriend or what have you. And that's where you have to check yourself. And I love that. Learn about the religion, learn about the important holidays, and then say, "Think about the kids in the end." Would it hurt them to actually learn this? And let it go.  Winter Wheeler:  Right. Exactly.  Karen:  That is so difficult. That was my experience. My children were seven and five. And I tell people when I was going through my divorce, I wasn't just divorcing my husband. I was divorcing my lifestyle, everything I had been taught, which my children had been brought up and I can't do this anymore. So I had to go through the steps of not only allowing, but understanding that I can't change their lives to the extent I would like to because we had brought them up in that environment. So that was very difficult for me and I can understand the emotional, I don't want to say tragedy, but the upset that I had to experience, because I didn't understand that no one was going to follow my thoughts that this wasn't good for me then. I should've thought about that a long time ago. That was very difficult.  Winter Wheeler:  Right. And that is, I would call Grief. I talked about grief in one of my podcast episodes, Mediate Now, and grief is so many things, it manifests in so many different ways, but it's really the loss of anything that you believed was true or constant. It's the loss. It's the feeling that basically the ground has been taken from under you, something that you believed was going to be there for you is suddenly gone and you didn't want it gone. And there are ways to deal with that.  Catherine:  Also realizing that you thought you had something that you didn't, so you thought you had this lifestyle or this relationship because you created it and you tried so hard, but at the end of the day, you really didn't have what you were thinking you had.  Winter Wheeler:  Yes. It is so hard for human beings to understand that everything we have is fleeting. It's not real. Nothing that we have is real. The things that we have are tangible for the most part. My home is tangible, but if it burned down, it's gone. It is gone.  Winter Wheeler:  The people that we love can die at any point. And it is hard for us to think of that. The people that we love and that we have committed to can leave us, they can hurt us because they have free will. But we don't like to think of it that way, because it is just too much to think of every day, but those things can happen. And when they do, we have to grieve.  Winter Wheeler:  When it happens, we go through grief and then we need to go through this process in order to bring our lives back to center and we need to get back to the place where we remember that we, I, I am what I have. I am enough. I will be okay. How do I take care of myself? And I take care of myself by remembering that I can deal with other people in such a way that I get what I need, by taking out a lot of the emotion, by addressing other people's emotions in a non emotional way. And that is what the four cornerstones do for people.  Karen:  Yeah. I love that you said that. You said, "I still deserve what I need." A lot of people are immersed in guilt and their response to that is, "I don't deserve it. Just take it all. I'll figure this out." I personally went through some of that myself because I felt so bad. We see a lot of clients coming through, "I feel bad. I feel guilty." He said, "If I take his pension, that's the last straw." You're not taking anything. So it's having that emotional, how would we say it, intelligent conversation and understanding. I love that you say that because I think so many people struggle through that when they're trying to reconcile all of the emotions.  Winter Wheeler:  This is why I'm an advocate for divorce coaches. Somebody to help you and remind you that the response you're having isn't emotional response, it is not a long-term intelligent response. Don't give up everything you have. Don't accept peanuts when you deserve more.  Karen:  Yeah. And know what you have and what the division is, because it helps you navigate through those very emotional conversations, because it's already in your knowledge bank and you don't have to wonder, you know every topic that comes up, you don't have to wonder how that works.  Catherine:  This is why I love our portrait because we'll lay out there what you have and what the considerations are for it. And I always say, "Listen, if your mediator gets you too much and you want to give it back, I'll help you write the check." And not one person has asked me to write a check to give it back to their spouse. So you need to know what your assets are, what your debts are, what are the considerations? And then it's your divorce. If you feel that badly after knowing everything and being in the know about everything, then go ahead, negotiate away, whatever you want.  Catherine:  But if you don't have that financial clarity do not feel bad because you deserve it. And listen, I didn't feel bad. And again, I never had somebody telling me they want to give their money back.  Winter Wheeler:  Right. I've never heard anyone say either.  Catherine:  Yeah. I have on the other hand, had people coming up and you all probably do as well saying, "Oh my gosh, Catherine, I wish I knew you five years ago. I just decided to walk away from it all and now I regret it" and their lifestyle drastically changed and "I don't know how I'm going to ever catch up." So that's what we don't like to hear.  Karen:  Yeah. They were lost in those emotions. So Winter, let's talk about cornerstone three.  Winter Wheeler:  Yes. Cornerstone three. This will be a quicker one. Cultural immersion. So in this context, when we're talking about divorce and we know that we need to suddenly learn about another culture and we're making decisions for our family or for our children, we need to figure out what actually is happening. What may happen, what does this really look like for my kids going forward?  Winter Wheeler:  Try to get involved with the community. And if you're lucky enough to live somewhere where there's a large pocket of that community, go, see that community, go out there, try to make friends. It could be as simple as going to a restaurant and chatting up the waiter, signing up for language classes, if that applies, and really just putting yourself in a position in which you are no longer just a stranger, you're not kind of just on the periphery.  Winter Wheeler:  You don't want your soon-to-be ex-spouse being the only one who actually understands the nuances of this culture. You need to understand yourself so that there are no longer any surprises. Get out there and understand and immerse yourself. I know immerse immersion. It's not a trick. Immerse yourself in that culture and get involved.  Winter Wheeler:  I heard, I think yesterday or the day before when the new census data came out, the number of people who consider themselves to be multicultural, went up like 125%. So this is happening to a lot of people all over this country. We all need to be concerned about the cultures that we are engaging in and not concerned in a negative way, but interested.  Winter Wheeler:  Listen. And let's just back this up. Before you marry someone, learn about them. Stop marrying people because you, "Oh, I love him. He gives me butterflies." Honey, they all do. They all do. Okay? That's just how it works. Those are called hormones. That wears off.  Winter Wheeler:  Spend some time and learn. Is this really what you can live with if you had to be part of this culture without the spouse? Because that could definitely happen. At this point, what is it? Are we still at 50% divorce rate? I don't even know-  Karen:  Higher now.  Catherine:  Higher now.  Winter Wheeler:  Is it higher now? The odds are you could be part of this culture by yourself, right? This new culture, all by yourself. You have to understand it. Your children could be very interested in this new culture. They're half of that culture,  Catherine:  I know that people are listening right down there saying, "Shit, I'm not doing that. I'm not doing that because he never wanted to do that." But I think that if you can change the way that you're looking at this, the situation will really change. You're not doing it for your ex, you're doing it so that you can experience what your children are going through and you can have intelligent, supportive conversations with them when they come back, because you're coming from a place of knowing rather than just shutting off, which we should never just shut anything off in life.  Catherine:  But you're doing it for you and your children because a lot of times, and I can attest to that, when you divorce, your spouse may be in a better financial situation so they take them on trips and that you've never been there and they come back and your kids tell you all about it, and you're sitting there feeling so sad that you didn't get to go on that trip with them, not necessarily your ex, but with your kids. And they've now experienced something that you have nothing to do with anymore.  Catherine:  This process, number three of the cultural immersion, is really for the benefit of yourself and your children, and always feeling connected to them. If they ended up not liking it, the culture, what they're now exposed to, you can have a conversation with them about it. It is part of their life. I love that. I love that thought process.  Winter Wheeler:  Not to be completely stereotypical, but when you're talking about a man who is moving on to a woman with a new culture, they are often very likely to just immerse themselves in that woman's new culture. They are. That becomes his new normal.  Winter Wheeler:  My personal experience as a second wife, my husband, he was very much immersed in his first wife's culture. I don't think he could tell you anything about it today. All he knows is mine, that's it. He's made attempts to learn my secondary language and learn about the country my family came from and that's it. So these things happen and we need to be aware, we need to be ready. And it's for the benefit of the children. It really, really is. It's also for your sanity, but it's also for the benefit of your children. We have to keep that in mind.  Karen:  Yeah. And when you broaden that out a little bit, when you're co-parenting, it helps to be able to support decisions one parent makes or the other based on their culture. Sometimes it's not an intentional response, or it definitely comes from a place of, "This is what I believe is right, because this is what I was taught" and so forth and so on. And so it kind of minimizes the emotional disparity there when you can come at it from a place of, "This is what they believe, and this is how it works" and things like that. I love that you said that. Yeah, that's excellent.  Winter Wheeler:  And that's actually the perfect segue into the last cornerstone, which is genuine empathy. If you can truly empathize with how the other person is having to move on, because we all have to move on and we don't always move on in the same way, but if you can understand that this is how they have to do it, then you're going to be more likely to be supportive and kind, and you'll understand it in a much easier, more sympathetic manner.  Winter Wheeler:  If what they need is to be with some new person or even get more in touch with their own background absent any other third party, then you need to let them do that because we all grieve a divorce in a different way, but you do need to be able to understand what they're going through and how it's happening.  Winter Wheeler:  And the more supportive we can be of the other person, the better it is for our children, because we don't want our ex-spouse to be a shell of a human being. Now, as much as we may personally want to see that that is not good for our children. Not at all, not at all. We have to have compassion for them and that compassion for someone that you did love at some point means you need to continue to love them. Is it a different type of love? Of course it is. But you need to keep in mind, you did love them enough to marry them and have children with them. You have to remember that.  Catherine:  That sounds great. And that sounds so much more difficult. I don't know if you're listening. So how do you recommend someone shows empathy to a spouse who you feel like has no empathy towards you?  Winter Wheeler:  It's not even showing them empathy. They don't need to know that you have the empathy. It's really for you.  Catherine:  That's a better way to look at it.  Winter Wheeler:  Yeah. In this scenario with the four cornerstones ... and it's different. This particular cornerstone, this fourth cornerstone is different when we apply it to different situations. It's about having that mindset for yourself. It's about reminding yourself that having some compassion and allowing that person the space they need is going to be what's best for you.  Catherine:  Which is much better to swallow, right? And so that again comes from being informed of where we go back to your other quotes is that you'll get what you need and a little bit of what you want. And so if you can keep that mindset, the empathy can set in for yourself rather than being an outpouring of stuff you're trying to take.  Winter Wheeler:  And truly, at the root of this, especially in a divorce context, the four cornerstones are self-centered. They are absolutely self-centered. They are designed to get you what you want. They have nothing to do with the other person. They are about setting yourself up to get what you need because the other person likely has no ability to communicate on such a high mature level.  Winter Wheeler:  Sometimes you have to be the adult in the room and the way you can be the adult in the room is to follow these four cornerstones. If you can follow all four and they all work together, got to do all four simultaneously, they will work you will be the adult, and the other person will likely not know that they are being somewhat manipulated.  Karen:  I'm just clarifying what I'm hearing from you. This has nothing to do with restoring relationship or repairing relationships and everything to do with negotiating to an end result to the benefit of you, yourself financially, and from a parenting perspective to the benefit of the children.  Winter Wheeler:  Sometimes that's the case. It depends on what your goal is. If your goal is to restore a relationship, you can use these four cornerstones and you can repair a relationship. However, if you have no intention of repairing a relationship, you can use these to give the appearance of wanting to restore a relationship.  Winter Wheeler:  It's all about civility. Truly. Being civil long enough to make sure you have what you need. You have to not focus on revenge. Revenge is not yours. It's not yours to seek. You have to not focus on getting your point across. The other person knows what your point is. You're mad. They don't care. They've told you they don't care. They've made that clear. So stop worrying about making sure they know you're mad. They know. What you need to focus on is getting what you want. What can you do to get what you want in a way that makes sense, in a way that makes the other person feel whole and complete, in a way that they don't feel that they're being taken advantage of, in a way that makes them feel that their needs, their rights are being respected?  Winter Wheeler:  And if you can follow these cornerstones, you can do that. Now, ideally, in my mediator-loving I love everybody little heart, you would actually mean these things, but you don't have to, and they still work.  Catherine:  And they allow you to move forward in a positive direction, which is what we truly believe in.  Winter Wheeler:  Yes. You can move forward.  Karen:  And hopefully ... Go ahead, Winter.  Winter Wheeler:  No. You can move forward positively for yourself, for the other person. And I think that's the beauty here is that you can move forward positively for everyone, whether you actually mean it or not. Everyone gets to move forward in a positive direction. You, your ex, your children. Your children will feel that everyone is getting along, everyone is trying to make this work, everyone wants the group dynamic to succeed. Everyone.  Karen:  I love it. And then, what if everyone could incorporate these four cornerstones into every relationship, how different our world would be?  Winter Wheeler:  Yes. I firmly believe that this can be applied to every single relationship that we have. Every single one.  Karen:  It's amazing.  Winter Wheeler:  I use it everywhere.  Karen:  I love it.  Catherine:  Who is this available to and how do you get it?  Winter Wheeler:  This is available to absolutely everyone. It is not only available to attorneys or to mediators. I encourage everyone to get involved here. You can watch my TEDx talk. You can just go onto YouTube and search my name. Winter Wheeler TEDx. Be careful. There are two, This one is called Mastering the Art of the Uncomfortable Conversation. But you can also go to my website, WinterWheeler.com.  Winter Wheeler:  I am offering a course in this. It is a 14-hour intensive course in which you can be certified in this method. You can have group classes, private classes, everything is there available to you.  Winter Wheeler:  I encourage people to reach out because this method can revolutionize the way you communicate with people.  Karen:  Oh, I love it. That's extraordinary, Winter. Thank you so much. This concludes this episode on getting clear on the four cornerstones of mediation. Thank you so much, Winter, for a great conversation.  Winter Wheeler:  Thank you for having me.   

Welcome back! This week we are joined by Nicole Swartz, owner and lead attorney at Sprout Law.  Nicole specializes in trademark law, and her company guides clients through the trademark process from start to finish! Nicole attended Tulane Law School, started a skincare business, and was inspired by her experience in that business to help other women protect their businesses and their brands. She started Sprout Law about six years ago, and has been helping people all over the country trademark their brand names, logos, tag-lines and hashtags ever since! Nicole has a passion for starting and running businesses, and has made it her mission to make sure women protect their brands. Be sure to follow Sprout Law on Instagram for trademark and branding tips, and to stay up to date on the most recently filed celebrity trademarks! If you are interested in working with Nicole, apply for a free trademark consultation. Thank you for listening! 

ESI expert reports can be critical to presenting a case, but lawyers all know these reports are sometimes so complicated or jargon-filled that all the non-experts struggle to comprehend them. That's not how it should be! Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to discuss his tips for creating useful, accessible expert reports that effectively communicate their findings to the court.  Read Craig's full blog post on this topic at craigball.net. Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

ESI expert reports can be critical to presenting a case, but lawyers all know these reports are sometimes so complicated or jargon-filled that all the non-experts struggle to comprehend them. That's not how it should be! Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to discuss his tips for creating useful, accessible expert reports that effectively communicate their findings to the court.  Read Craig's full blog post on this topic at craigball.net. Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Eliot Brown, a reporter at the Wall Street Journal, joins the Business Scholarship Podcast to discuss his book The Cult of We: WeWork, Adam Neumann, and the Great Startup Delusion, which he co-authored with fellow reporter Maureen Farrell. This episode is hosted by Andrew Jennings, assistant professor at Brooklyn Law School. Special thanks to Ann Lipton, associate professor at Tulane Law School, and Anat Alon-Beck, assistant professor of law at Case Western Reserve University, for invaluable feedback.

Winter Wheeler is a former top civil litigator who has made her niche as an expert mediator. She is sought out for her unique, compassionate, and successful style handling complex matters that involve a diverse range of cultures, including Spanish speaking clients. Most recently, Winter was a senior attorney at a prominent law firm, and it's this extensive body of experience she brings into her current mediation practice that makes her work stand out. A graduate of Georgetown University and Tulane Law School, Winter has always combined her passions for culture, diplomacy, and the law. Winter is the creator of The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™, which she introduced to the world in her first TEDx talk in March 2021. She is co-author of the bestselling book, #Networked. She is also creator and host of The Mediate Now™ podcast. This podcast will discuss the changing face of mediation and how the industry is trying to keep up with the changing demographics of the United States. Most mediators are retired, judges, male, and white. We need to be sure that the parties involved in these lawsuits feel fully supported by their mediators. The Four Cornerstones of Mediation™ will help any mediator be certain to meet their clients where they need to be met. Additionally, the Four Cornerstones can apply to all human interaction and conversation.

Some say the press continues to portray the Republican Party as a "mainstream, center-right entity," long after their words and deeds reflect something more ominous. Is the media failing to convey the extreme behavior of the GOP out of fear they will be accused of liberal bias? It's not the first time the media has been accused of bias or been too slow to see something for what it is instead of what they want it to be. Also this hour: Five members of former President Trump's impeachment team departed Saturday, a little over a week before the Senate trial is set to begin on February 9. On Sunday, Trump hired lawyers David Schoen and Bruce L. Castor Jr. to take over. Will they be ready by next week? GUESTS: Eric Boehlert - A media critic and the founder and editor of Press Run; he has been a senior fellow at Media Matters for America, a media critic at Daily Kos, and a staff writer at Rolling Stone, and he's the author of three books, including Lapdogs: How The Press Rolled Over For Bush (@EricBoehlert) Ross Garber - Principal at The Garber Group, specializing in political investigations and impeachment; he's also a legal analyst for CNN, and he teaches at Tulane Law School (@rossgarber) Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives again, making him the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. With just days before President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, what happens next? We check in with impeachment legal expert Ross Garber. We also talk with The New York Times Interpreter columnist Amanda Taub. What lessons can we take from attacks on democracies globally to better understand our current moment? And we hear from a Connecticut social studies teacher. How are educators helping their students navigate the history we're living through right now? GUESTS: Ross Garber - Political investigations and impeachment lawyer with offices in Connecticut and Washington, DC; he also teaches political investigations law at Tulane Law School in New Orleans. Amanda Taub - News columnist for the New York Times Interpreter column and newsletter Dr. David Bosso - Social studies teacher at Berlin High School and 2012 Connecticut teacher of the year Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives again, making him the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice. With just days before President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, what happens next? We check in with impeachment legal expert Ross Garber. We also talk with The New York Times Interpreter columnist Amanda Taub. What lessons can we take from attacks on democracies globally to better understand our current moment? And we hear from a Connecticut social studies teacher. How are educators helping their students navigate the history we're living through right now? GUESTS: Ross Garber - Political investigations and impeachment lawyer with offices in Connecticut and Washington, DC; he also teaches political investigations law at Tulane Law School in New Orleans. Amanda Taub - News columnist for the New York Times Interpreter column and newsletter Dr. David Bosso - Social studies teacher at Berlin High School and 2012 Connecticut teacher of the year Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 is rising in almost every state. America averaged over 100,000 new cases every day over the last seven days and 1,000 deaths every day over the same period. The positivity rate is more than 50 percent in some states, straining hospital systems and front line staff. Have we normalized the pandemic to the point where we're no longer taking it seriously enough? Also this hour: President Trump will no longer be protected from federal and state prosecution for questionable business and tax dealings when he exits the office of the presidency. There are also several civil lawsuits, including from two women who have filed separate civil suits for defamation after he denied their allegations of sexual assault. How legally vulnerable is President Trump? GUESTS: Dr. Angela Rasmussen is a virologist and an affiliate at the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security. She’s a contributor to Slate (@angie_rasmussen) Ross Garber is a lawyer specializing in political investigations and impeachment and a legal analyst for CNN. He teaches at Tulane Law School. (@rossgarber) Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Please consider a paid subscription to this daily podcast. Everyday I will interview 2 or more expert guests on a wide range of issues. I will continue to be transparent about my life, issues and vulnerabilities in hopes we can relate, connect and grow together. Join the Stand Up Community Dr Arthur Caplan is currently the Drs. William F and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. Prior to coming to NYU School of Medicine, Dr. Caplan was the Sidney D. Caplan Professor of Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he created the Center for Bioethics and the Department of Medical Ethics. Caplan has also taught at the University of Minnesota, where he founded the Center for Biomedical Ethics, the University of Pittsburgh, and Columbia University.  He received his PhD from Columbia University Follow Dr Caplan on Twitter and let him know you heard him here! Steve Singer for Judge! Steve is running for Magistrate Judge has more than thirty years of experience as a law professor and public defender, Steve has devoted his entire career to representing the interests of the poor and powerless in the criminal legal system. His tireless dedication to the pursuit of justice has led to the release from jail of numerous wrongfully charged and convicted citizens.   In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Steve utilized his independence as a Loyola law professor to lead a total restructuring of the Orleans Public Defender’s Office, from a patronage system run by the judicial bench, to an independent office of defense attorneys serving the public. As Trial Chief, Steve oversaw the transformation of the Public Defender’s Office from a handful of attorneys in a single room to a professional law office with 120 attorneys and support staff. Under Steve’s leadership, the Office became a national model for change, providing citizens of New Orleans who cannot afford an attorney with the kind of representation previously available only to the rich, privileged and powerful.    As a professor at Loyola Law School for over 10 years, Steve was in charge of a criminal defense clinic representing clients in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court who could not afford an attorney. At Loyola, Steve taught criminal law and procedure, and ethics, and has received numerous awards and recognition both locally and nationally for his commitment to his work.  Steve and his wife, Janet Hoeffel, a professor at Tulane Law School, have proudly called New Orleans home for more than 20 years. They have two sons who were born and raised in the city and can’t understand why anyone would want to live anywhere else. How To Vote In The 2020 Election In Every State. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting in every state in the age of COVID-19, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election. (FiveThirtyEight / NBC News / Wall Street Journal)* *Aggregated by What The Fuck Just Happened Today? Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION   

Please consider a paid subscription to this daily podcast. Everyday I will interview 2 or more expert guests on a wide range of issues. I will continue to be transparent about my life, issues and vulnerabilities in hopes we can relate, connect and grow together. Join the Stand Up Community Dr. Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor, of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, which she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she officially retired in September 2017.  She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell.  She earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology and an M.P.H. in public health nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley, and has been awarded honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky (2012) and from the City University of New York’s Macaulay Honors College (2016). For her c.v. (May 2020) click here.  For photos, see below and click here.  For her NYU faculty page with brief biography and course syllabi click here.  For her personal conflict-of-interest policy, see below. Get her new book ! Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health ( Jason Williams is running for DA in Orleans Parish. Jason  is a native of Uptown New Orleans, graduated from the prestigious Woodward Academy in College Park, GA – formerly the Georgia Military Academy – and entered Tulane University where he earned a full football scholarship before matriculating to Tulane Law School. While at Tulane Law School, he was presented with the prestigious Order of Barristers honor and he began practicing law at Criminal District Court through the law school’s clinic program, even though still a student. After graduation in 1997, Williams worked with the law firms of Gertler, Gertler, Vincent, and Plotkin, and Spears & Spears, but within two years, he started his own practice and quickly gained a reputation as one of the fiercest trial attorneys in the City of New Orleans. After winning a series of high profile criminal cases, Williams was appointed to serve as a State court Judge at Criminal District Court by the Louisiana Supreme Court, making him the youngest district judge in the City’s history. After his tenure as Judge, Williams returned to his vigorous practice of handling a variety of high profile cases in state and federal courts. Year after year, Williams’ tireless efforts on behalf of the accused resulted in wins for clients that a less determined advocate would have certainly attempted to plead out. His ability to take and win “unwinnable” criminal cases continued to result in not guilty verdicts in many highly publicized trials. Williams also worked to exonerate and free the wrongfully convicted through his pro-bono work with the Innocence Project, including State v. Greg Bright and State v. Earl Truvier. In addition, Williams also served on the Louisiana State Indigent defender Board’s Director Selection Committee and has also worked as a Professor at Tulane Law School. Bill B in DC is a business owner in DC who is a good friend of mine and someone I think is super smart and plugged in. I always love talking to him. Follow him on Twitter!  How To Vote In The 2020 Election In Every State. Everything you need to know about mail-in and early in-person voting in every state in the age of COVID-19, including the first day you can cast your ballot in the 2020 election. (FiveThirtyEight / NBC News / Wall Street Journal)* *Aggregated by What The Fuck Just Happened Today? Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A PAID SUBSCRIPTION 

Show Notes Craig Ball is a highly successful plaintiff’s lawyer who became a nationally respected computer forensic examiner. He is currently teaching a course on digital evidence at Tulane Law School. He teaches regularly at the University of Texas Law School (his alma mater) and Georgetown University Law Center, among other places. Visit Craig’s website (or get his curriculum vitae here) Visit this website for Craig’s articles on electronic discovery and computer forensics. Watch Craig’s presentation on digital evidence. Get his article on PowerPoint persuasion. Follow him on Twitter (he’s witty, funny;, and sometimes informative;) Download out my Basic Guide to Working Smarter if you want to learn how to make technology work for you, not against you. Check out my Law Firm Autopilot program if you want a more comprehensive blueprint for transforming your practice. *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

On June 17, 2020, Tulane University held the Homemade Mask (Virtual) Summit, organized by the Just Wanna Quilt team of Elizabeth Townsend Gard, Hailey Barnett, Whitney Chatmon, John Spartz, and Becky Blank. Hosted by Newcomb Institute, and co-hosted by the Phyllis Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, and the Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. More information can be found at http://www.justwannaquilt.com.Homemade Mask (Virtual) Summit is where we celebrate the entrepreneurial activities of the mask makers around the country, talk to industrial hygienists about how to safely move around in this world (including how many people should be in an elevator at one time), talk to the scientists, and connect the compassion of caring and making masks with BLM.The audio link to Day One: Part 1 Guests include:Our Call to ActionEdith Gross, Judy Walker, Seth Hackler, Whitney Chatmon, Hailey Barnett, and @Tal Sherman.Mask MobilizationAlexa Magyari, co-organizer, a Ph.D. public health student at U.C. Berkeley, and an early organizer between hospitals and makers of masks.Becky Blank of We Have Masks, The Mask Makers Collective, Gina Livingston of Sewing Masks for Area Hospitals - AtlantaCathy Dickey of Face Mask Shortage (New Orleans local area) Sewing InitiativeSophie Faroushani and Alex Woodbridge TUSOM COVID Response Group, Tulane Medical StudentsJayna Zweimal of Masks4humanity@Scott Bishop, @Chippawa Thomas, and @Christine Schnittka from Auburn University.Science and MedicineDr. @Roy Rando, industrial hygienist Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineDr. Mark Wilson, industrial hygienist @ Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineDr. Chad Roy, Director of Infectious Disease Aerobiology, Tulane National Primate Research CenterDr. Scott Segal, Prof of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest, with a forthcoming article on evaluating homemade mask materials. Keynote: Dr. Jocelyn Songer, Masks Unmasked: A Look at the Science Behind Fabric Masks for COVID-19, founder of MakerMask.org (a great site of information). Dr. Jocelyn Songer is the founder of MakerMask.org, a group of volunteers providing science-based mask information and designs to community mask makers by studying and testing them. She holds a BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology from MIT.Joel Sellers: Q and A with Dr. Songer (with sample masks)A Culture of Caring: From Masks to BLMSaru Matambanadzo, Tulane Law School.That was Day 1.

On June 17, 2020, Tulane University held the Homemade Mask (Virtual) Summit, organized by the Just Wanna Quilt team of Elizabeth Townsend Gard, Hailey Barnett, Whitney Chatmon, John Spartz, and Becky Blank. Hosted by Newcomb Institute, and co-hosted by the Phyllis Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, and the Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. More information can be found at http://www.justwannaquilt.com.Homemade Mask (Virtual) Summit is where we celebrate the entrepreneurial activities of the mask makers around the country, talk to industrial hygienists about how to safely move around in this world (including how many people should be in an elevator at one time), talk to the scientists, and connect the compassion of caring and making masks with BLM.The audio link to Day One: Part 1 Guests include:Our Call to ActionEdith Gross, Judy Walker, Seth Hackler, Whitney Chatmon, Hailey Barnett, and @Tal Sherman.Mask MobilizationAlexa Magyari, co-organizer, a Ph.D. public health student at U.C. Berkeley, and an early organizer between hospitals and makers of masks.Becky Blank of We Have Masks, The Mask Makers Collective, Gina Livingston of Sewing Masks for Area Hospitals - AtlantaCathy Dickey of Face Mask Shortage (New Orleans local area) Sewing InitiativeSophie Faroushani and Alex Woodbridge TUSOM COVID Response Group, Tulane Medical StudentsJayna Zweimal of Masks4humanity@Scott Bishop, @Chippawa Thomas, and @Christine Schnittka from Auburn University.Science and MedicineDr. @Roy Rando, industrial hygienist Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineDr. Mark Wilson, industrial hygienist @ Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineDr. Chad Roy, Director of Infectious Disease Aerobiology, Tulane National Primate Research CenterDr. Scott Segal, Prof of Anesthesiology, Wake Forest, with a forthcoming article on evaluating homemade mask materials. Keynote: Dr. Jocelyn Songer, Masks Unmasked: A Look at the Science Behind Fabric Masks for COVID-19, founder of MakerMask.org (a great site of information). Dr. Jocelyn Songer is the founder of MakerMask.org, a group of volunteers providing science-based mask information and designs to community mask makers by studying and testing them. She holds a BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology from MIT.Joel Sellers: Q and A with Dr. Songer (with sample masks)A Culture of Caring: From Masks to BLMSaru Matambanadzo, Tulane Law School.That was Day 1.

Michelle P. Wimes serves as the Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms. In her role, Michelle leads the firm’s efforts to attract, develop, retain, promote and advance a diverse group of attorneys across the firm’s national platform of 53 offices in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Additionally, Michelle leads the firm’s attorney training and professional development efforts. She is based in Ogletree Deakins’ Kansas City office. Michelle has extensive experience in delivering strategic leadership, client development, and talent management programming. She is deft at implementing change management strategies necessary for comprehensive and effective diversity and inclusion and professional development initiatives and programming. Previously, Michelle practiced law for 14 years where she handled all aspects of employment litigation while serving as an equity partner at a Kansas City-based firm. She focused on matters involving employment discrimination, harassment, and civil rights issues while representing clients before the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as local, state and federal courts. Later, Michelle spent four years on the senior management team of a premier Am Law 100 law firm as their Director of Strategic Initiatives, spearheading diversity and inclusion strategies and programming for lawyers across nine offices in the United States and Europe. Prior to a career in law, Michelle was an elementary and middle school teacher in Kansas City. She received a B.A. from the University of Missouri and performed graduate work at the University of Seville in Spain and undergraduate work at the University of Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico. Due to her studies and her extensive legal work in Latin America, she is fluent in Spanish. Michelle earned her law degree, with trial advocacy honors, from Tulane Law School. She is the proud wife of federal district court judge Brian C. Wimes and the mother of three daughters, Sydney, Gabrielle, and Saige. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support

In this episode, Professor Amy Gajda, the Class of 1937 Professor of Law at Tulane Law School explains the four privacy torts and shares discusses the likely impact of recent cases including Bollea v. Gawker (The Hulk Hogan Case)Some key takeaways are... The Privacy Rights are(1) Misappropriation - use of another's name or identity without permission.(2) Intrusion into seclusion - peering in on someone who is in seclusion.(3) Publication of private facts (the gossip tort) publishing of private information about another person that is highly offensive and not newsworthy.(4) False Light - which is similar to the tort of defamation and not accepted in all jurisdictions.About our guest...Amy Gajda is recognized internationally for her expertise in privacy, media law, torts, and the law of higher education; her scholarship explores the tensions between social regulation and First Amendment values. Gajda’s first book, The Trials of Academe (Harvard 2009), examines public oversight of colleges and universities and its impact on academic freedom. Her later work draws on insights from her many years as an award-winning journalist and focuses on the shifting boundaries of press freedoms, particularly in light of the digital disruption of traditional media and rising public anxieties about the erosion of privacy. Her second book, The First Amendment Bubble: How Privacy and Paparazzi Threaten a Free Press (Harvard 2015), explores these boundaries in the context of judicial oversight of journalistic news judgment. Gajda is presently at work on a third book, The Secret History of the Right to Privacy, under contract with Viking and slated to be published in 2021. Her upcoming book, tentatively titled The Secret History of the Right To Privacy will be published by Viking Press. In Fall 2019, the American Law Institute appointed her to serve as an Adviser for its new Restatement on Defamation and Privacy, a multi-year project that begins in 2020. You can hear Professor Gajda's take on the Hulk Hogan case and its fallout, by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnaCDyP_k7s&t=109sThis episode is sponsored by Kaplan Bar Review. Getting ready for the bar exam means you’ll need to choose the study program that’s right for you. Kaplan Bar Review will get you ready to take on test day with confidence by offering $100 off live and on-demand Bar Review with offer code Leslie100. Visit kaplanbarreview.com today to sign up.

There's actually some question whether President Trump has officially been impeached, it turns out. In any case, on Wednesday, December 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two Articles of Impeachment charging the president with abuse of power and obstruction of congress. On our third full episode, we talk to the founder of Politico about the huge difference a tiny bit of self-control would make to the Trump presidency and a Yale historian about what those crazy founders were thinking when they put impeachment in the Constitution in the first place. Plus: Our first AccuFrankie report from the Target parking lot in New Britain, Conn., and a song performed live in our studios by Nekita Waller, "Big Al" Anderson, Jim Chapdelaine, and The Shinolas. GUESTS: John Berry - A listener and former public school teacher Joanne Freeman - Professor of history and American studies at Yale and the cohost of the podcast BackStory Ross Garber - Teaches political investigations and impeachment law at Tulane Law School and is a CNN legal analyst; he has represented four governors in impeachment proceedings Frankie Graziano - A reporter for Connecticut Public Radio John Harris - Co-founder of Politico Thanks to Eugene Amatruda and Chion Wolf. Email us your questions at pardonme@ctpublic.org. Pardon Me is a production of The Colin McEnroe Show on Connecticut Public Radio. Support the show.

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Are you having trouble keeping up with the nonstop impeachment information coming your way? If you're starting to confuse Gordon Sondland with Rudy Giuliani, then you should start listening to Pardon Me (Another Damn Impeachment Show?), our weekly answer to your confusion.  Every week, Colin brings you impeachment news and analysis with journalists and legal scholars, including Emily Bazelon and Dahlia Lithwick. We don't stop there. We also talk to ethicists, political theologians, artists, musicians, linguists, essayists, and authors.  Author Dave Eggers, impeachment lawyer and CNN analyst Ross Garber, and culture writer Joanna Weiss kick off our first episode.  What is culture if not a way to understand the political world in which we live? GUESTS: Dave Eggers - The author of 13 books and founder of McSweeney’s, among a number of other things; his new book is The Captain and the Glory: An Entertainment Adrienne Fulco - Associate Professor of legal and policy studies at Trinity College Ross Garber - Teaches political investigations and impeachment Law at Tulane Law School and is a CNN legal analyst; he represented four governors in impeachment proceedings Rich Hovorka - A listener Nicholas Quah - Editor and publisher of Hot Pod, a newsletter about podcasts Joanna Weiss - Editor-in-chief of Experience magazine and a frequent contributor to Politico magazine Thanks to Eugene Amatruda, Sarah DeFilippis, Megan Fitzgerald, Rob Gabaree, John Gibson, Beth Messina, Tim Rasmussen, Catie Talarski, and Chion Wolf. Email us your questions at pardonme@ctpublic.org. Pardon Me is a production of The Colin McEnroe Show on Connecticut Public Radio. Support the show.

Todd Siegler joins the show today to shed some light on the differences in C-suite roles depending on the organization, C-suite interactions, management of direct reports and aiming at having an impact, above all else.   Join us today for an in-depth discussion about the inner-workings of the C-suite.   ABOUT OUR GUEST Todd Siegler graduated from Princeton University and Tulane Law School — talk about a well rounded CXO! He has been a CFO, a COO, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Development Officer, General Counsel and saved the CEO title for his own company.   GET IN TOUCH WITH TODD ON LINKEDIN   THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Podfly Productions: Podfly.net Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFWpost1.org OC Executive Search: OCexecutivesearch.com    KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:52] Michael introduces Todd Siegler and asks him to share an interesting tidbit about himself.   [3:05] Todd talks about the two things his firm currently does and the one product he is poised to launch in the next quarter.   ACCIDENTALLY INTENTIONAL CAREER PATHS [3:54] Todd and Michael discuss the often convoluted paths that take you on your professional journey.   SO, WHAT'S A CAO? [6:28] Todd touches on the nature of the CAO role, from human resources to legal counsel, with a stopover on infrastructures, as well as the differences in how companies tackle this role with regards to the importance they place on HR.   Todd also shares his takeaways from nine years of experience wearing and stacking different hats from Corporate Development, General Counsel, to finance and even technology.   MULTI-BILLION TRANSACTIONS [10:25] Having been privy to 100+ mergers and acquisition deals, Todd speaks of his involvement in two major transactions and shares a war story!   PREPPING FOR CEO/COO [13:50] Todd highlights the two principal ways being a CAO prepared him for higher positions: Hiring —  it offers you an opportunity to get a first-hand understanding of what it takes to build a successful team. Multiple facets of business — being a CAO lets you stick your fingers in many aspects of the business; you can learn a lot.   Todd shares tips and best practices for building great teams as well as the importance of clear expectations and building good structures.   FOR INFLUENCE: CFO OR COO? [17:32] Todd speaks to the wide span of company structures, and how a variety of C-suite structures can fit into each according to their primary needs and goals. This makes it harder to determine which has the most strategic influence and overall impact since from one company to the next, their effective reach may differ.   Todd's advice? When looking for new opportunities, you should really focus on people as opposed to title.   [21:45] Why aim for a COO position? It's a question of impact in mentoring and growing people, as well as on the business and the strategy. Todd shares a story from his time at Marketforce that emphasizes the importance of building people — and companies — up to the point where they don't need you.   [24:30] What's your legacy? Is a question I like to ask prospective candidates. Todd shares his view on the importance of the impact you have   ADVICE FOR A VP [25:39] You're aiming for C-suite? Stretch yourself. Feel uncomfortable.   C-LEVEL SURPRISES [26:41] Todd opens up about what surprised him when he made the C-suite. Impact first, but also the titles may be the same but the job is different according to the company.   This last one leads him to underscore the important questions to ask when moving into a role: What does it mean to be Cxx here? What decisions can you make? What role can you have?   THE REWARDS [28:01] The rewards are all about people for Todd: mentoring, seeing people grow, seeing your teams do well and having an overall positive impact on the company.   MANAGING DIRECT REPORTS [28:53] Todd discusses best practices when it comes to managing your direct reports. It's about them.   But really, hire great people and let them do their job, and lead by example.   BOARD EXPERIENCE (IS IT A BLESSING OR A CURSE?) [31:02] Todd breaks down the steps to getting a good balance on your board — it's really about relationships — as well as how to properly prepare for meetings.   MAKING BAD DECISIONS [34:51] You will never have perfect information; don't be afraid to make a mistake: it's a chance to learn. Todd can tell you every detail of the three to four bad mergers and acquisitions he was a part of, he learned.   Making mistakes is par for the course to becoming CXO.   TODD'S ADVICE FOR HIS YOUNGER SELF [37:40] Continue to push on the opportunities that deliver experience, not money. Stay you, and if it doesn't fit with you, you can say no. Finally, live below your means.   BEST WORST JOB TODD'S EVER HAD [39:55] Todd shares his worst job but really, all his jobs have had some bad.   [42:23] Michael thanks Todd for coming on the podcast to share his insight and closes out the podcast with his favorite takeaways.   We hope you learned something today and enjoyed the conversation. Please gives us five stars on iTunes and share your comments so we can improve and ask the questions you want to hear.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Malcolm Gladwell Freakonomics Lean startup   SPECIAL THANKS TO Jalan Crossland for the music Angela Johnson at OC Executive Search Joseph Batty at Podfly Corey Coates at Podfly

Todd Siegler joins the show today to shed some light on the differences in C-suite roles depending on the organization, C-suite interactions, management of direct reports and aiming at having an impact, above all else.   Join us today for an in-depth discussion about the inner-workings of the C-suite.   ABOUT OUR GUEST Todd Siegler graduated from Princeton University and Tulane Law School — talk about a well rounded CXO! He has been a CFO, a COO, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Development Officer, General Counsel and saved the CEO title for his own company.   GET IN TOUCH WITH TODD ON LINKEDIN   THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Podfly Productions: Podfly.net Veterans of Foreign Wars: VFWpost1.org   KEY TAKEAWAYS [1:52] Michael introduces Todd Siegler and asks him to share an interesting tidbit about himself.   [3:05] Todd talks about the two things his firm currently does and the one product he is poised to launch in the next quarter.   ACCIDENTALLY INTENTIONAL CAREER PATHS [3:54] Todd and Michael discuss the often convoluted paths that take you on your professional journey.   SO, WHAT’S A CAO? [6:28] Todd touches on the nature of the CAO role, from human resources to legal counsel, with a stopover on infrastructures, as well as the differences in how companies tackle this role with regards to the importance they place on HR.   Todd also shares his takeaways from nine years of experience wearing and stacking different hats from Corporate Development, General Counsel, to finance and even technology.   MULTI-BILLION TRANSACTIONS [10:25] Having been privy to 100+ mergers and acquisition deals, Todd speaks of his involvement in two major transactions and shares a war story!   PREPPING FOR CEO/COO [13:50] Todd highlights the two principal ways being a CAO prepared him for higher positions: Hiring —  it offers you an opportunity to get a first-hand understanding of what it takes to build a successful team. Multiple facets of business — being a CAO lets you stick your fingers in many aspects of the business; you can learn a lot.   Todd shares tips and best practices for building great teams as well as the importance of clear expectations and building good structures.   FOR INFLUENCE: CFO OR COO? [17:32] Todd speaks to the wide span of company structures, and how a variety of C-suite structures can fit into each according to their primary needs and goals. This makes it harder to determine which has the most strategic influence and overall impact since from one company to the next, their effective reach may differ.   Todd’s advice? When looking for new opportunities, you should really focus on people as opposed to title.   [21:45] Why aim for a COO position? It’s a question of impact in mentoring and growing people, as well as on the business and the strategy. Todd shares a story from his time at Marketforce that emphasizes the importance of building people — and companies — up to the point where they don’t need you.   [24:30] What’s your legacy? Is a question I like to ask prospective candidates. Todd shares his view on the importance of the impact you have   ADVICE FOR A VP [25:39] You’re aiming for C-suite? Stretch yourself. Feel uncomfortable.   C-LEVEL SURPRISES [26:41] Todd opens up about what surprised him when he made the C-suite. Impact first, but also the titles may be the same but the job is different according to the company.   This last one leads him to underscore the important questions to ask when moving into a role: What does it mean to be Cxx here? What decisions can you make? What role can you have?   THE REWARDS [28:01] The rewards are all about people for Todd: mentoring, seeing people grow, seeing your teams do well and having an overall positive impact on the company.   MANAGING DIRECT REPORTS [28:53] Todd discusses best practices when it comes to managing your direct reports. It’s about them.   But really, hire great people and let them do their job, and lead by example.   BOARD EXPERIENCE (IS IT A BLESSING OR A CURSE?) [31:02] Todd breaks down the steps to getting a good balance on your board — it’s really about relationships — as well as how to properly prepare for meetings.   MAKING BAD DECISIONS [34:51] You will never have perfect information; don’t be afraid to make a mistake: it’s a chance to learn. Todd can tell you every detail of the three to four bad mergers and acquisitions he was a part of, he learned.   Making mistakes is par for the course to becoming CXO.   TODD’S ADVICE FOR HIS YOUNGER SELF [37:40] Continue to push on the opportunities that deliver experience, not money. Stay you, and if it doesn’t fit with you, you can say no. Finally, live below your means.   BEST WORST JOB TODD’S EVER HAD [39:55] Todd shares his worst job but really, all his jobs have had some bad.   [42:23] Michael thanks Todd for coming on the podcast to share his insight and closes out the podcast with his favorite takeaways.   We hope you learned something today and enjoyed the conversation. Please gives us five stars on iTunes and share your comments so we can improve and ask the questions you want to hear.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Malcolm Gladwell Freakonomics Lean startup   SPECIAL THANKS TO Jalan Crossland for the music Angela Johnson at OC Executive Search Joseph Batty at Podfly Corey Coates at Podfly   ABOUT YOUR HOST For the past 20 years, Michael Mitchel, B.A., has been interviewing leaders in their fields. He started his career recruiting for United Parcel Service in Seattle, where he implemented the company's Welfare to Work program for the Washington State District. He has recruited for Federal agencies and U.S. Department of Defense contractors for classified programs internationally. He Founded OC Executive Search in 2001 to serve companies ranging from startups to Global F10.   Michael is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Navy and enjoys skiing, cycling, traveling, photography as well as hiking in the Colorado Rockies with his cattle dog, Kala the Wunderdawg.   FIND MICHAEL MITCHEL ON LINKEDIN AND ON TWITTER

Shailly Agnihotri is the founder and executive director of the Restorative Center in New York City.  Previously, she spent more than 20 years as an attorney, and has developed an expertise in criminal justice through working as a prosecutor (Orleans Parish), teaching (Georgetown Law) and as a public defender (New York City).  She has come to understand the power for individuals and communities to come to a deeper emergent wisdom of justice through facilitated circles.  She is a trained facilitator in Restorative Practices and a Certified Mediator, has a J.D. (cum laude) from Tulane Law School and and a LL.M. (Pettyman Fellowship) from Georgetown Law.  She has presented at conferences around the world.   Shailly also completed advanced training in yoga and meditation teaching (500 RTA), and studied techniques of breath work, restorative yoga, yoga nidra, yin yoga and meditation.   As an artist, Shailly directed a documentary Three Soldiers, published stories, and has a play in development Cosmic Dancer. To contact this amazing attorney, please see the Restorative Center, https://www.therestorativecenter.org/   or her email:  shailly@therestorativecenter.org. Cheers!    

Hi everyone, on this episode we cover some advice that Steve Jobs once gave me, "connect the dots backwards". Learn to connect the dots backwards and reverse engineer exactly what you want. Key Moments: [1:31] The reason I chose Tulane Law School [2:50] Weighing my two job offers [7:30] Being a millionaire nine months out of law school [9:28] How I connected the dots backwards

In this episode, Professor Ann Lipton, the Michael M. Fleishman Associate Professor of Business Law and Entrepreneurship at Tulane Law School explains how to evaluate whether a financial product is a security and therefore subject to securities law regulations. Some key takeaways are...1. Stocks and Bonds are securities.2. Securities are subject to disclosure regulations unless they fall into legislated exceptions.3. To avoid securities regulation requirements companies and individuals try to disguise products as something other than securities.4. Courts have developed several tests to evaluate whether a product is a security; the most prominent of which is the Howey test.About our guest...Ann M. Lipton is an experienced securities and corporate litigator who has handled class actions involving some of the world’s largest companies. She joined the Tulane Law faculty in 2015 after two years as a visiting assistant professor at Duke University School of Law. In 2016, she was named as Tulane's first Michael M. Fleishman Associate Professor in Business Law and Entrepreneurship. Professor Lipton clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter and 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Edward Becker before handling securities and corporate litigation at the trial and appellate levels at law firms in New York City. She also worked briefly for the Securities and Exchange Commission.As always, if you have any suggestions for an episode topic, please let us know! You can email us at leslie@lawtofact.com or tweet to @lawtofact. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@lawtofact) and to like us on FaceBook! And finally, your ratings and reviews matter! Please leave us a review on iTunes. Want to stay updated on all things Law to Fact? Join our mailing list by visiting us at www.lawtofact.com. This episode is sponsored by Kaplan Bar Review. Getting ready for the bar exam means you’ll need to choose the study program that’s right for you. Kaplan Bar Review will get you ready to take on test day with confidence by offering $100 off live and on-demand Bar Review with offer code Leslie100. Visit kaplanbarreview.com today to sign up.

In this episode...Professor Marjorie Kornhauser, the John E. Koerner Professor of Law Emerita at Tulane Law School, gives her top reasons why every student should take a tax class while in law school.Some key takeaways are...1. You don't need to know math to excel in a tax class.2. There are tax implications in almost every area of law practice.3. Without tax our government can't provide any services to its citizens.About our guest...Professor Marjorie Kornhauser is a renowned tax scholar who has published extensively and is a sought-after speaker on tax topics throughout the U.S. and abroad. She began her teaching career in 1984 at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and joined the Tulane Law School faculty in 1992, remaining until 2006, when she began teaching at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. She rejoined the faculty from 2013-until 2016. She also has taught as a visiting professor at the University of Michigan Law School and Boston College Law School.Her research focuses on the intersection of federal income taxation and society.Kornhauser created and currently runs TaxJazz: The Tax Literacy Project. TaxJazz provides ordinary individuals, teachers and communities easily accessible, non-partisan, information about tax and tax policy so they may participate in an informed way in a rational debate about the future of American tax policy. Among its activities is a one-week curriculum which Tulane Law students—under her supervision—teach in New Orleans high schools.You can reach Professor Kornhauser at taxjassproject@gmail.com or at marjorie.kornhauser@tulane.eduIf you're currently in law school, interested in attending law school, or simply want to learn more about law school or the legal field, subscribe to Law to Fact.

This episode is a must listen for every career maven. Michelle Wimes - Chief Diversity & Professional Development Officer brings it to you straight with grace and love. A natural teacher, Michelle brings soulful wisdom that will teach anyone listening. Starting from studying Spain to studying people, Michelle’s episode highlights the value in following your passion, building authentic relationships and living and working by faith. She gives concrete advice for women, especially women of color desiring to rise in the corporate workspace. The book she recommended is “What works for women at work” by Joan Williams. Read more about her below. Michelle P. Wimes serves as the Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms. Michelle has extensive experience in delivering strategic leadership, client development, and talent management programming. Prior to a career in law, Michelle was an elementary and middle school teacher in Kansas City. She received a B.A. from the University of Missouri and performed graduate work at the University of Seville in Spain and undergraduate work at the University of Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico. Due to her studies and her extensive legal work in Latin America, she is fluent in Spanish. Michelle earned her law degree, with trial advocacy honors, from Tulane Law School. She is the proud wife of federal district court judge Brian C. Wimes and the mother of three daughters, Sydney, Gabrielle, and Saige.

Life's journey takes one on twists and turns. When you're prepared, "luck" and opportunities present themselves and good outcomes may be enjoyed. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, close friends and work partners Beth Ardoin and Beth Trotter (affectionately known as "B1 and B2") share their unique journeys which led them to IBERIABANK leadership positions and the paths they follow to help others thrive and excel. Beth Ardoin has been with IBERIABANK since 2002, at a time when the bank was in a transition, being converted from a thrift to a more traditional commercial bank. With a background in print media and publishing, she brought needed experience in marketing to their target audience of privately-held commercial businesses. In the 17 years she has been with the bank, it has grown through the acquisition of 25 banks across the Southeast United States. With that expansion came additional opportunities for Beth to manage operations affecting IBERIABANK's 3600 employees. Beth now serves as Senior Executive VP and Director of Communications, Facilities, and Human Resources, as well as chief of staff for CEO Daryl Bird. Beth also just concluded service on the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's New Orleans branch. Beth Trotter, a Tulane Law School graduate, joined IBERIABANK ten years ago as a staff attorney and is now an Executive Vice President and CRA officer. "CRA" stands for the federal Community Reinvestment Act, a law that directs banks to help meet the credit needs of low-and-moderate income neighborhoods in the communities in which they operate. Lending, Investment, and Service are the focus of the CRA. While the CRA doesn't directly mandate that banks provide grants to low-income homebuyers, the bank has chosen to implement a program that assists first time home buyers with up to $4000 in down payment assistance. "First responder" first time home buyers are eligible for up to $5000 toward their down payment. For the past few years, up to $1.5 million per year has been granted to first time home buyers affiliated with the CRA program; a total of $3 million per year has been granted to CRA-related programs. Beth's outstanding work in this field has garnered her a national reputation as a sought after expert. One community partner which IBERIABANK is proud to partner with is the non-profit Habitat for Humanity, with its approximately 12 to 15 branches across the nine-state region in which the bank is located. Beth Trotter served on Lafayette's Habitat board for five years and chaired the Women Build committee in 2017 and 2018. Habitat not only builds homes but is a mortgage lender. The bank buys back loans extended by Habitat so as to allow the non-profit to invest back in the community and have available funds to loan to deserving participants. Habitat's success is exemplary, building approximately 12 homes per year, with an extremely low default rate (less than 5%) by their clients. All Habitat homebuyers must first qualify by having taking financial literacy classes as well as money-management and home maintenance classes. Clients must also invest at least 100 hours working to build their home and other Habitat client homes. "Looking back over the past twenty years or so, the conversation was you were either a stay at home mom or you were a working mom. Today the conversation is completely different as 50% of the workforce is occupied by women. It's not about whether you will work, but how are you going to be successful as you work and provide a great life for your family. The banking industry is changing with lots of opportunities for women in leadership positions. There is no better time than now for women to find their spot and take opportunities that are there for them." Beth Ardoin Approximately 60% of IBERIABANK's workforce is female and the bank works to coach and educate its employees to achieve their highest potential for advancement.

Today Alex Liu joins us to discuss the Tezos Foundation and things to lookout out for on the legal side of cryptocurrency. Alex graduated from Tulane Law School in 2011 and started his law practice as a public defender in New Orleans, La. After leaving the public defender's office, he worked as General Counsel for a restaurant group. It was his passion for crypto-curraency and blockchain related technology that led him to leave his position as General Counsel to create a law practice that focused solely on consulting and advising new blockchain related companies. He currently consults and advises new blockchain related companies on a whole host of legally related topics from company formation, to security regulations, to intellectual property protections. and much more. While consulting new companies, he also writes articles on medium focusing on crypto-currency related litigation. Alexander Liu, Esq. Attorney-at-Law Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Louisiana and State of Missouri Principal at Sovereign Law Group email: aliu@slg-law.net or alexliu1986@gmail.com Social Media Engagement: https://twitter.com/baker_cajun , https://medium.com/@alexliu1986 View this episode on our website here. *Disclaimer. None of this information is financial advice. ~ Want to learn more about cryptocurrency? Check out our blog today! ~ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Discord, Minds.com, Steemit, and Uptrennd today! ~ Stay up to date with the latest news in cryptocurrency by opting-in to our newsletter! You will receive daily emails (M-S) that are personalized and curated content specific to you and your interests, powered by artificial intelligence.  ~ We host various events around the New Orleans area. If you are in town come out and join us! ~ Are you an accredited investor looking to invest in cryptocurrency? Check out Crescent City Capital. ~ Want access to a hand-researched database of over 7,000 companies & people in crypto? CryptoList has what you're looking for! ~ We hope you are enjoying our cryptocurrency and blockchain educational content! We greatly appreciate donations, which all go directly towards creating even better educational content. Thank you for your generosity! BTC: 3BpSmgS8h1sNtbk6VMiVWxoftcwBxAfGxR   ETH: 0x743c0426CE838A659F56aFC4d3c10872d758EC79   LTC: MKCpf3qEVfT6yprhDhkJJcdNpqh5PZXSbx

Cynthia, a graduate of Tulane Law School, and a copyright attorney in Los Angeles for a major studio, talks to us about copyright from a copyright holder's perspective.

Cynthia, a graduate of Tulane Law School, and a copyright attorney in Los Angeles for a major studio, talks to us about copyright from a copyright holder's perspective.

Machelle Hall, a clinical instructor for Tulane Law School's Environmental Law clinic, along with her mother and sister, talk to us about her grandmother's quilting life.

Our guest this week is Bart McCollum, President and COO of Ameriflex, one of the nation's largest independent administrators of consumer-driven health plans.As President and COO, Bart is responsible for overseeing all aspects of business operations, product development, strategic planning, employee relations, business integration, compliance, and technology at Ameriflex. He is an expert both from a legal and operational perspective in consumer-directed healthcare products. Bart began his career at UMB Financial Corporation in Kansas City, Mo., where he served as Assistant Vice President for the company’s Institutional Fixed Income Group. Bart graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance, Psychology and Philosophy. He also earned a Juris Doctor degree from Tulane Law School and is admitted to practice law in Texas and Missouri.

Bessie Margolin grew up in the New Orleans Jewish Orphan’s Home, was one of the first women to graduate from Tulane Law School and earned her PhD in Law from Yale University in 1932. Her groundbreaking work as Assistant Solicitor of Labor for the New Deal’s Fair Labor Standards Act championed many of the wage and hour rights Americans take for granted today and enshrined in law the basic human dignity of American workers. She … The post THE FAIR LABOR LAWYER Bessie Margolin appeared first on What'shername.

 Job hunting can feel a bit overwhelming at times. Does your resume really showcase who you are? Are you doing enough networking? Should you work with a recruiter? We are excited to have Amy Goldstein, the Founder of Grayson Allen, a boutique search firm that specializes in attorney placement and career consulting, to talk all about job hunting realities so many of us can relate to. Listen to the episode, share it with a friend, and join the conversation by sharing your comments below!----more----   Who is Amy Goldstein?    She brings more than 20 years of combined legal and recruiting experience to her role as a search and career consultant.  Before transitioning to legal recruiting, Amy was a litigator with a New Jersey-based law firm.  She is a graduate of Rutgers College and Tulane Law School.  Amy's mission is to help attorneys acquire the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the job market, broaden their employment options and increase their chances of a happy, fulfilling work life and career.  Stay in Touch with Amy Goldstein via LinkedIn or Email Music Credits: Music Intro/Outro: “Thoughts” by Killah Smilez Music Outro: “Explained” by Killah Smilez Make sure you check out the Killah Smilez song on Amazon  Catch the music video by Killah Smilez HERE Want to share the episode? Please share the episode on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Soundcloud Don’t forget to subscribe to WokeNFree on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google Play Do you want to join the show as a guest on an upcoming episode? Contact us HERE Don't forget to submit a scenario to us for SCENARIO TIME!    SCENARIO TIME: How would you respond to these scenarios in SCENARIO TIME? Let's chat HERE!  Have you reviewed our show yet? Pick your platform of choice HERE      Do you want to start a podcast? We are here to HELP! Schedule a FREE consultation with us HERE This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and buy something, WokeNFree will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you.

A five-minute overview of the new podcast, Just Wanna Quilt, a research podcast coming out of Tulane Law School. We are interested in all things quilty, and we are interviewing everyone -- to understand why they quilt. We are also interviewing quilt entrepreneurs​, famous quilters, quilt historians, and quilt industry leaders.​ Our host is Dr. Elizabeth Townsend Gard, a law professor specializing in intellectual property, and more specifically copyright, and she just wants to quilt.

A five-minute overview of the new podcast, Just Wanna Quilt, a research podcast coming out of Tulane Law School. We are interested in all things quilty, and we are interviewing everyone -- to understand why they quilt. We are also interviewing quilt entrepreneurs​, famous quilters, quilt historians, and quilt industry leaders.​ Our host is Dr. Elizabeth Townsend Gard, a law professor specializing in intellectual property, and more specifically copyright, and she just wants to quilt.

Ikuko Sano was born in Japan and raised in Hawaii.  Ikuko is an  attorney who is  licensed to practice law in California, Hawaii, and New York.  Ikuko was graduated fromMeiji University School of Law and continued to study law. She also holds  Master of Law degrees from the Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.  After 7 years of working with large law firms in New Orleans, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, Ikuko opened her own private practice, Sano & Associates in 2009 in San Diego California. Ikuko is now managing attorney at Sano & Associates, a Professional Law Corporation. In 2015, Ikuko was Elected to serve as a Director of a local bar association. She is also elected to serve as President for 2018.  Since 2016, she is also serving as Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego Small Claims Court.   弁護士法人　佐野＆アソシエーツの代表弁護士、佐野郁子。 明治大学の法学部を卒業後、ルイジアナ州のニューオーリンズにあるチューレーン法科大学院に留学、法学修士取得。2002年よりニューオーリンズ、ハワイの大手法律事務所で７年間勤めた後に独立し、2009年にサンディエゴにて開業。   カリフォルニア、ハワイ、ニューヨークの弁護士資格を持つ。2015年から現地の弁護士会の取締役を務め、本年度は代表取締役会長に選任。2016年からサンディエゴの簡易裁判所で臨時裁判官も務めている。   Let's Connect! http://www.sano-associates.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sanoandassociates/   Special Offer:  リビングトラスト説明会（無料） ２月１０日（土）午前10時 - 12時、佐野＆アソシエーツ本社 [要予約] お席には限りがあります。   ご自分に「もしも」のことがあったらどうしますか？「リビングトラスト」とか「エステートプラン」って聞いたことがあるけどよく分からない、どこから始めていいか分からない、という方、是非ご参加ください！また、不動産を所有している方、未成年の子供がいる方、ペットがいる方、2010年前にリビングトラストを作成されて方、最近家族構成が変わった方、米国市民権を持たず税金の心配をされている方、旅行や怪我をする可能性が高い方、スポーツをする方、などにもお勧めです。   場所： 2173 Salk Ave, Ste 250, Carlsbad, California 92008   Want to take your first step to do what you really want to do? sign up for a waiting list to get more info + Special Price from here http://bit.ly/myconfidencewaitlist   Don't forget to check out free resources!  Waiting list to get the brand new Gifted talent worksheet for free: http://eepurl.com/c83KkL My Confidence My Way Online Academy http://www.theemistyle.com/myconfidencemywayacademy/ Her Confidence Her Way Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/HerConfidenceHerWay/ Her Confidence Her Way Youtube Channel: http://bit.ly/herconfidenceTV

Ween Dream is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that gives free Halloween costumes to children in need. In this episode of the Green Room, 'Ween Dream founder and CEO Kelsey Meeks, a Tulane University alumna, talks about the spooktacular mission of the New Orleans-based nonprofit that, in just one year, has seen three new chapters form in other states. In 2014 (its first year), the organization gave costumes to 580 kids in need in seven states. The number has doubled this year. “We will give away about 1,000 costumes in the next few weeks,” says Meeks. “We received applications from 24 states.” Meeks, who is a 2010 Tulane Law School graduate, shares how the idea came about. “I noticed kids in my neighborhood were trick or treating without costumes, and I knew my friends' children had closets overflowing with costumes, and were outgrowing them every year,” Meeks says. “So, I thought, certainly there is a way we can share the wealth, and get some of those formerly loved costumes to some kids who would really treasure them.” Next week, the ABC-TV show “The Chew” will be filming a segment on 'Ween Dream that will air the week of Halloween. “We hope the national publicity will bring in a ton of costumes after Halloween to put us in a great position to help even more kids next year!” Meeks says. If you would like to donate costumes to children in need, visit the 'Ween Dream website for information, including guidelines for donating gently used costumes and more ways to support the organization. http://www.weendream.org/

Ever since clerking for a small, business immigration firm during his time at Tulane Law School, Russell C. Ford loved the idea of being an entrepreneurial lawyer in a practice focused on helping people. Controlling his own destiny while helping others has consistently motivated his career, he recalls. Working at a large law firm’s immigration practice, Russell connected with four like-minded colleagues who shared a sense that there had to be a different, better way than just racking up billable hours and selling. “Working together really wasn't like work. Our similar mentality has just worked out for us.”

Join us as Morghan Leia Richardson shares her expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Morghan gives relationship advice on how to save your marriage by avoiding certain pitfalls. Morghan Leia Richardson is a divorce attorney and mediator in New York City. She focuses on divorce and family law issues, such as Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights and Marital Property issues. Morghan received her law degree from Tulane Law School in New Orleans, and worked as an extern for Federal Magistrate Judge Louis Moore in the United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. She was also a Managing Editor for the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. She is licensed in Maryland, D.C. and New York. Morghan worked for national litigation firms before starting her Queens-based law practice. She juggles her job as an attorney with her other job as divorced mom of two preschool-aged boys. Her firm is Richardson Legal PLLC and she blogs at The Divorce Artist.

Geologic Carbon Sequestration (Start time 4:53): As carbon dioxide emissions continue to skyrocket, researchers are scrambling to find reliable ways to curb emissions of the most persistent greenhouse gas. One of the experimental approaches is geologic carbon sequestration – trapping CO2 from power plants and other sources and pumping it thousands of feet underground in rock formations. The technology looks promising, but it also had drawn controversy. One of the more unusual research projects is in Decatur, Illinois, where CO2 used in the fermentation process for producing ethanol at Archer Daniel Midland's corn-processing plant is being injected deep into the Illinois Basin. Co-host Susan Moran talks with Dr. Robert Finley, a geologist with the Illinois State Geological Survey and principal investigator of the Decatur project. Colorado Clean-tech Industry (Start time 16:14): It’s not news that we are in an economic downturn.  Nor is it news that the world is facing monumental environmental problems.  How about a way to kill two birds with one stone? Co-host Tom McKinnon discusses how with Wayne Greenberg, director of the Fellows Institute, which is sponsored by the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association.  Greenberg was the former president of E Source in Boulder, and he was the associate dean of the Tulane Law School. Hosts: Tom McKinnon, Susan Moran Producer: Susan Moran Engineer: Jim Pullen Executive Producer: Susan Moran