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In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Happy Whole You Podcast, Dr. Anna Marie sits down with Monique Rogers for a deep and raw conversation about self-discovery, resilience, and the craftiness of asking for what you truly deserve.   Monique shares her journey from relentless overworking to a defining moment that changed her life, leading her to embrace self-care, community, and personal empowerment. She dives into the science behind why women often hesitate to speak up, the societal conditioning that holds them back, and how practicing the "ask" can reshape confidence and success.   This episode is packed with insights on: ✨ Overcoming burnout and prioritizing your well-being ✨ The power of community in healing and personal growth ✨ Understanding how to confidently ask for what you want—at work, in relationships, and in life ✨ Breaking free from limiting beliefs and embracing your voice ✨ Practical tools to negotiate, communicate, and stand in your power   If you're ready to step into your confidence and rewrite the way you advocate for yourself, this episode is for you!  About Dr. Monique Rogers: Dr. Monique Rogers is a visionary leader, lifelong learner, and passionate advocate for holistic well-being and empowerment. As the Co-Founder of ARRC Technology and CharTec, Dr. Rogers has not only built transformative businesses but has also embodied the power of purpose, resilience, and intention in every aspect of her journey. Her academic foundation is rooted in a Bachelor's degree in Communications with a focus on Business Administration and Marketing, a Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and a Doctorate of Education from USC, where her groundbreaking dissertation, “Negotiation Strategies for Women Impacting the Gender Earnings Gap at Midlife,” highlights her commitment to creating equitable pathways for women. She has further honed her wisdom through the Harvard University Program on Negotiation and is currently pursuing a Master's in Law at USC Gould School of Law, embracing continuous growth as a way of life. Dr. Rogers' professional journey began with a bold vision: transforming a two-person technology repair start-up into ARRC Enterprises, Inc., a thriving managed technology services company and five-time INC 5000 honoree. Alongside its sister company, CharTec, which empowers and educates technology leaders globally, ARRC continues to be a pillar of innovation and service in Kern County after 32 years. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Rogers embraces her role as a mother, a nurturer of two grown young adults, and the loving caretaker of her two rescue dogs. Her spirit of service extends into her personal life, where she finds balance and inner peace through teaching yoga. Grounded in mindfulness, movement, and intention, she inspires others to cultivate harmony in their personal and professional lives. A recipient of the prestigious CSUB Hall of Fame Alumni Award, Dr. Rogers exemplifies that true success is about aligning ambition with authenticity, heart, and purpose. Her life's work is a testament to the transformative power of perseverance, compassion, and service. Whether she is leading innovative businesses, empowering women, or guiding others toward inner peace through yoga, Dr. Rogers is a radiant force for positive change, reminding us all that wholeness, happiness, and growth begin from within.     Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com / info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Instagram: @happywholeyou Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

Follow The Clean Comedy Podcast on Instagram: @thecleancomedypodcast Don't forget to add @jdcrevistoncomedy on IG: @jdcrevistoncomedyCheck out Seth at https://www.sethlawrencecomedy.com/ Turn your funny into money! Visit ComedypreneurWant to be a comedy writer? Join the Funny Money substack! Or go to https://jdcrevistoncomedy.substack.com/Grab your copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here.Have a topic you want us to discuss? Reach out here.Be Our Guest: Are you a clean comedian interested in being on our podcast? Contact us! Stay Connected: Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us grow!Welcome to Episode 421 of The Clean Comedy Podcast! This week James interviews Alex Tron and Caitlin Arndt of The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival. The Conejo Valley Comedy Festival is a community-driven event created to celebrate comedy in all its forms, bringing together comedy fans of all ages, for laughter, and connection. Our mission is simple: to bring people together through the universal power of laughter. It runs February 21-22.Alex Tron (or "Tron") is the co-founder of JEST Improv, and a recent graduate of USC Gould School of Law. He provides project management and legal counsel for JEST. Caitlin Arndt is a Los Angeles/ Ventura County actor. She graduated from Saint Mary's College of California with a BA in Theatre and continued her education at Atlantic Acting School in New York, The Lir Academy in Dublin and Upright Citizen's Brigade in Los Angeles. Making people laugh is her absolute favorite! You can check out the line up for the Conejo Valley Comedy Festival as well as buy tickets at https://www.conejovalleycomedyfest.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-clean-comedy-podcast-w-jd-creviston--4825680/support.

The recent election loss of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to Nathan Hochman has raised uncertainty about the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are seeking resentencing nearly 30 years after their murder convictions. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, emphasized he needs time to review the case thoroughly before deciding on the resentencing recommendation that could lead to the brothers' release. “I will have to review the confidential prison files for each brother, the transcripts from both trials, and speak to the prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and the victims' family members. Only then can I make a decision,” Hochman said. He added that if more time is required, he will ask the court for an extension. Hochman takes office on December 2, and the resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11. Legal experts believe the motion to resentence the Menendez brothers has significant momentum and could be difficult to stop. USC Gould School of Law professor Aya Gruber noted, “Unless there's some contingency that immediately bubbles up and says, ‘You know, this is horrible. This is a miscarriage of justice,' I can't imagine that this is going to be a priority for the new DA.” Gascón filed the resentencing motion in October after defense attorneys presented evidence in 2023 alleging years of abuse by Jose Menendez, arguing that this history had not been adequately considered during the original trials. The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Loyola Marymount University law professor Laurie Levenson explained that the Menendez brothers' legal strategy hinges on the court's decision regarding the resentencing. “Their best door for getting relief is the motion to reduce the sentence, and they might be able to get the court to do that,” Levenson said. She added, “I think that you're not going to see Hochman having a press conference about the Menendez case. He can just quietly let the court decide.” The brothers' first trial, televised and closely followed, ended in a mistrial when jurors were unable to reach a verdict. During the second trial, crucial evidence about the alleged abuse was excluded, leading to their conviction and life sentences without parole. The case has recently gained renewed interest following Netflix's “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and a documentary featuring interviews with both brothers. Critics of Gascón's progressive policies, which included reducing incarceration and avoiding prosecution for certain nonviolent offenses, argued his approach compromised public safety. Hochman campaigned on these concerns, which contributed to his electoral victory. Despite this, Gruber said it is improbable that Hochman would make overturning Gascón's resentencing recommendation a priority unless compelling new evidence surfaces. Gascón has also supported the Menendez brothers' clemency bid to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who could grant their release immediately. Newsom's office has declined to comment on the matter, citing confidentiality around clemency requests. CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson emphasized the weight of the DA's opinion, even though it is ultimately up to the court and parole board. “It would be naive to suggest that a DA's recommendation – and it's a recommendation – is not otherwise really significant in terms of influencing a judge's decision … But I do think public opinion is very much favoring the release of the Menendez brothers,” Jackson said. The next steps in the case, including the December 11 hearing and potential clemency, will be pivotal. Gascón believes the brothers have paid their debt to society and should be given a chance at parole if deemed rehabilitated. As Hochman prepares to assume his role, the outcome of this high-profile case remains uncertain. #MenendezBrothers #LosAngelesDA #NathanHochman #GeorgeGascón #TrueCrime #Resentencing #NetflixSeries Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The recent election loss of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to Nathan Hochman has raised uncertainty about the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are seeking resentencing nearly 30 years after their murder convictions. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, emphasized he needs time to review the case thoroughly before deciding on the resentencing recommendation that could lead to the brothers' release. “I will have to review the confidential prison files for each brother, the transcripts from both trials, and speak to the prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and the victims' family members. Only then can I make a decision,” Hochman said. He added that if more time is required, he will ask the court for an extension. Hochman takes office on December 2, and the resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11. Legal experts believe the motion to resentence the Menendez brothers has significant momentum and could be difficult to stop. USC Gould School of Law professor Aya Gruber noted, “Unless there's some contingency that immediately bubbles up and says, ‘You know, this is horrible. This is a miscarriage of justice,' I can't imagine that this is going to be a priority for the new DA.” Gascón filed the resentencing motion in October after defense attorneys presented evidence in 2023 alleging years of abuse by Jose Menendez, arguing that this history had not been adequately considered during the original trials. The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Loyola Marymount University law professor Laurie Levenson explained that the Menendez brothers' legal strategy hinges on the court's decision regarding the resentencing. “Their best door for getting relief is the motion to reduce the sentence, and they might be able to get the court to do that,” Levenson said. She added, “I think that you're not going to see Hochman having a press conference about the Menendez case. He can just quietly let the court decide.” The brothers' first trial, televised and closely followed, ended in a mistrial when jurors were unable to reach a verdict. During the second trial, crucial evidence about the alleged abuse was excluded, leading to their conviction and life sentences without parole. The case has recently gained renewed interest following Netflix's “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and a documentary featuring interviews with both brothers. Critics of Gascón's progressive policies, which included reducing incarceration and avoiding prosecution for certain nonviolent offenses, argued his approach compromised public safety. Hochman campaigned on these concerns, which contributed to his electoral victory. Despite this, Gruber said it is improbable that Hochman would make overturning Gascón's resentencing recommendation a priority unless compelling new evidence surfaces. Gascón has also supported the Menendez brothers' clemency bid to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who could grant their release immediately. Newsom's office has declined to comment on the matter, citing confidentiality around clemency requests. CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson emphasized the weight of the DA's opinion, even though it is ultimately up to the court and parole board. “It would be naive to suggest that a DA's recommendation – and it's a recommendation – is not otherwise really significant in terms of influencing a judge's decision … But I do think public opinion is very much favoring the release of the Menendez brothers,” Jackson said. The next steps in the case, including the December 11 hearing and potential clemency, will be pivotal. Gascón believes the brothers have paid their debt to society and should be given a chance at parole if deemed rehabilitated. As Hochman prepares to assume his role, the outcome of this high-profile case remains uncertain. #MenendezBrothers #LosAngelesDA #NathanHochman #GeorgeGascón #TrueCrime #Resentencing #NetflixSeries Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The recent election loss of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to Nathan Hochman has raised uncertainty about the fate of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are seeking resentencing nearly 30 years after their murder convictions. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, emphasized he needs time to review the case thoroughly before deciding on the resentencing recommendation that could lead to the brothers' release. “I will have to review the confidential prison files for each brother, the transcripts from both trials, and speak to the prosecutors, law enforcement, defense counsel, and the victims' family members. Only then can I make a decision,” Hochman said. He added that if more time is required, he will ask the court for an extension. Hochman takes office on December 2, and the resentencing hearing is scheduled for December 11. Legal experts believe the motion to resentence the Menendez brothers has significant momentum and could be difficult to stop. USC Gould School of Law professor Aya Gruber noted, “Unless there's some contingency that immediately bubbles up and says, ‘You know, this is horrible. This is a miscarriage of justice,' I can't imagine that this is going to be a priority for the new DA.” Gascón filed the resentencing motion in October after defense attorneys presented evidence in 2023 alleging years of abuse by Jose Menendez, arguing that this history had not been adequately considered during the original trials. The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 for the 1989 killings of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home. Loyola Marymount University law professor Laurie Levenson explained that the Menendez brothers' legal strategy hinges on the court's decision regarding the resentencing. “Their best door for getting relief is the motion to reduce the sentence, and they might be able to get the court to do that,” Levenson said. She added, “I think that you're not going to see Hochman having a press conference about the Menendez case. He can just quietly let the court decide.” The brothers' first trial, televised and closely followed, ended in a mistrial when jurors were unable to reach a verdict. During the second trial, crucial evidence about the alleged abuse was excluded, leading to their conviction and life sentences without parole. The case has recently gained renewed interest following Netflix's “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and a documentary featuring interviews with both brothers. Critics of Gascón's progressive policies, which included reducing incarceration and avoiding prosecution for certain nonviolent offenses, argued his approach compromised public safety. Hochman campaigned on these concerns, which contributed to his electoral victory. Despite this, Gruber said it is improbable that Hochman would make overturning Gascón's resentencing recommendation a priority unless compelling new evidence surfaces. Gascón has also supported the Menendez brothers' clemency bid to California Governor Gavin Newsom, who could grant their release immediately. Newsom's office has declined to comment on the matter, citing confidentiality around clemency requests. CNN legal analyst Joey Jackson emphasized the weight of the DA's opinion, even though it is ultimately up to the court and parole board. “It would be naive to suggest that a DA's recommendation – and it's a recommendation – is not otherwise really significant in terms of influencing a judge's decision … But I do think public opinion is very much favoring the release of the Menendez brothers,” Jackson said. The next steps in the case, including the December 11 hearing and potential clemency, will be pivotal. Gascón believes the brothers have paid their debt to society and should be given a chance at parole if deemed rehabilitated. As Hochman prepares to assume his role, the outcome of this high-profile case remains uncertain. #MenendezBrothers #LosAngelesDA #NathanHochman #GeorgeGascón #TrueCrime #Resentencing #NetflixSeries Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

This week, Linda Abraham welcomes Dean Shane Cooper, Senior Associate Dean for Admissions, Financial Aid and Student Services at Cornell School of Law. Dean Cooper shares insights into the admissions process at Cornell Law School, emphasizing the mutual goal of finding the right fit between the school and the applicant. We discuss the benefits of small class sizes, close faculty interaction, and strong international programs. Despite its Ithaca location, the school offers abundant opportunities for experiential learning. Dean Cooper explains that Cornell accepts LSAT, GRE, or GMAT scores without preference, with financial aid linked to the strength of these scores. He highlights the importance of diverse experiences and well-rounded characters in applicants, and we explore how interviews, re-applicant growth, and the Why Cornell essay play significant roles in the admissions process. Dean Cooper underscores Cornell Law's commitment to opening doors for students and making a positive impact on the legal community.Mentioned in today's episode:Cornell Law School JD ProgramAre You Ready for Law School?, Accepted's Free Law School Admissions Quiz Related Admissions Straight Talk episodes:How to Get Into George Washington School of Law How to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of LawHow to Get into USC Gould School of LawJD-Next: A Great Option for Law School ApplicantsHow to Get into the University of Chicago Law SchoolFollow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553

Angela Zhang, previously of the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law, and currently of the USC Gould School of Law, is the author of High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs its Economy (Oxford Press, 2024). She provides important and nuanced insights into China's hierarchical regulatory style.  Don Resnikoff moderates. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.

In this episode, Linda Abraham interviews Dean Sophia Sim of George Washington School of Law. They discuss various aspects of the law school admissions process, including what makes a standout personal statement, the importance of a balanced program, the acceptance of alternative standardized tests, the use of AI tools in the application process, and the introduction of interviews at GW Law. Relevant Links:George Washington University Law School AdmissionsAre You Ready for Law School? (Accepted's free Law School Admissions Quiz)Free Consultation with an Accepted ExpertRelated Shows:How to Get into Washington University in St. Louis School of Law How to Get into USC Gould School of LawJD-Next: A Great Option for Law School ApplicantsHow to Get into the University of Chicago Law SchoolNavigating the Law School Admissions ProcessFollow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553

Justin is a USC Gould School of Law Graduate and works as a Partner at ArentFox Schiff. In this episode, Justin and I embark on a fascinating journey, reminiscing about his beginnings at USC Gould School of Law and traveling through the corridors of the Big 10 Conference, the empire of Mr. Beast, and the creative genius of Matt Stone, co-creator of my favorite show, South Park.Justin shares his incredible experiences at USC Gould, offering valuable insights on how to excel academically, manage your time effectively, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. He emphasizes the importance of finding mentors and building connections with peers, highlighting how these relationships can lead to future opportunities.We delve into Justin's impressive career, exploring his roles at Fox Sports, NBCUniversal, and Dechert, where he discovered his passion for mergers and acquisitions. Justin recounts his journey to his current position at ArentFox Schiff, sharing captivating stories of the high-profile M&A deals he has worked on. The names and projects he mentions are truly astounding, showcasing the caliber of his daily work.In keeping with my commitment to an informal podcast style, we also dive into a lively discussion about my current favorite hobby: professional wrestling. Wrestling fans, you won't want to miss this segment!Justin's extensive experience and remarkable stories make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in law, media, or M&A. His advice to young and aspiring attorneys is to savor every moment of law school and make the most of the opportunities it presents. Tune in for an episode packed with insights, inspiration, and a dash of fun! Justin's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justinagoldbergCheck out the Official sponsor of the Lawyers in the Making Podcast Rhetoric:Rhetoric takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lawyersinthemaking.substack.com

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews David Kirschner, the Associate Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Innovation at USC Gould School of Law. They discuss the distinctive elements of USC Gould's JD program, including its small class size and student-centered approach. Dean Kirschner also highlights the flexibility and experiential learning opportunities available to students. They discuss the admissions process, including the acceptance of both the LSAT and GRE, the importance of engagement in an applicant's background, and the components of a strong personal statement. Dean Kirschner shares his advice for wait-listed applicants, transfer applicants, and re-applicants.  Show Notes Thanks for joining me for the 573rd episode of Admissions Straight Talk.  Are you applying to law school this cycle? Are you planning ahead to apply to law school next year or later? Are you competitive at your target programs? Accepted's law school admissions quiz can give you a quick reality check. Just go to accepted.com/law-quiz, complete the quiz, and you'll not only get an assessment, but tips on how you can improve your chances of acceptance. Plus, it's all free.  I'm delighted to have back on Admissions Straight Talk, David Kirschner, Associate Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Innovation at USC Gould School of Law. Dean Kirschner earned his undergrad degree at USC, in Political Science and Film-Production.  He then earned his JD at California Western School of Law. He has been in law school admissions since 2006, when he joined Loyola Law as an Associate Director of Admissions. In 2011, he became Director of Admissions at USC Gould, and in 2016 he became USC Gould's Associate Dean and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Dean Kirschner, thanks for joining me again on Admissions Straight Talk. [1:59] Thank you. I'm happy to be here, Linda. I always like to start with this question in case some people may not have listened to the previous episode. Can you give us an overview of the more distinctive elements of USC Gould's JD program? [2:03] Certainly. I think one of the things that really sets our JD program apart, is the fact that it's relatively small in class size, and that allows us to offer a very student-centered approach to the program. I like to tell prospective students, admitted students and enrolled students, that they're not merely passers by during their three years in the JD program, but that they're owners of their legal education. And our small size and our student-centered approach really do allow us to give students the opportunity to take ownership of their legal education. How does that ownership manifest itself? Does it mean there's more flexibility in the program and students have more opportunity to shape the program that they engage in? [2:51] Absolutely. I think it's both of those things. From a curricular standpoint, once a student gets beyond the first year required courses, in the second and third year, we have very few requirements, it's a handful. There's an upper division writing requirement, there is a required class on race, racism and the law, that's a new addition since we last talked, and that's something we're very proud of, that's now part of our curriculum, right. So there's that upper division writing requirement, there's the race, racism and the law course. And then there's an experiential learning requirement, so we want to ensure that our students have some kind of practical experience before they graduate. Beyond those three requirements, it's really up to the student to shape those second and third years in a way that they believe will most benefit them. The USC Gould website emphasizes the flexibility of the curriculum as well as the experiential learning opportunities. Can you touch on the experiential learning opportunities? I know they're quite broad. [3:49]

Lochner v New York, a 1905 Supreme Court case about working hours and contracts, is considered anti-canon. Right up there with Dred Scott, Plessy and Korematsu. The question is, how did it get there? Why do people think it's so bad? And what does this decision, and the era that followed, say about politics and the Supreme Court?Our guides to this case and what came after are Rebecca Brown, Rader Family Trustee Chair in Law at USC Gould School of Law and Matthew Lindsay, Associate Professor of Law at University of Baltimore School of Law. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!

Kiryas Joel, a chartered municipality in New York State functions as a religious community and American village. Nomi M. Stolzenberg holds the Nathan and Lilly Shapell Chair at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She is a legal scholar whose research spans a range of interdisciplinary interests, including law and religion, law and liberalism, law and feminism, law and psychoanalysis, and law and literature. After getting her J.D. at Harvard Law School in 1987 and clerking for the Honorable John Gibbons, chief judge of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, she joined the faculty at the USC Gould School in 1988. There, she helped establish the USC Center for Law, History and Culture, one of the preeminent centers for the study of law and the humanities. She is the co-author with David N. Myers of American Shtetl: The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Village in Upstate New York (Princeton, 2022), and the author of numerous articles on law and religion, including the widely cited “He Drew a Circle That Shut Me Out: Assimilation, Indoctrination, and the Paradox of a Liberal Education,” published in the Harvard Law Review, “Righting the Relationship Between Race and Religion in Law,” and “The Return of Religion: Legal Secularism's Rise and Fall and Possible Resurrection.” She is spending the 2022-2023 academic year as a visiting professor at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and as a fellow at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, where she will be working on a new project on religious exemptions and the theory of “faith-based discrimination.”   David N. Myers is Distinguished Professor of History and holds the Sady and Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History at UCLA, where he serves as the director of the UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy. He also directs the new UCLA Initiative to Study Hate. He is the author or editor of more than fifteen books in the field of Jewish history, including, with Nomi Stolzenberg, American Shtetl: The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Village in Upstate New York (Princeton, 2022), which was awarded the 2022 National Jewish Book Award in American Jewish studies. From 2018-2023, he served as president of the New Israel Fund.

This week, Meri Baghdasaryan sits down with Reema Moussa, the host and producer of this podcast. Reema is currently a third-year J.D. Candidate at the USC Gould School of Law focused on cybersecurity, privacy, internet governance, trust & safety, and other tech law and policy issues. In this episode, Meri takes Reema through an introspective conversation about Reema's journey as a law student and an ILPF Fellow, as the fellowship (and her time in law school) comes to an end. In addition, Reema reflects on her path to internet law and policy, starting with a formative college internship at the International Telecommunication Union in Geneva, which sparked her interest in international law, AI policy, and cyberwarfare. She then explains how she has found a niche at the nexus of cybersecurity & privacy, trust & safety, business, and the law over the last several years. Then, Meri and Reema get into her experience as a Foundry fellow and executive board member. She also highlights some of her other internships and organizations she's been involved in. Reema discusses her passion for being a bridge between professional communities and her goal of harnessing communication as a lawyer to drive innovation. As a tech optimist at heart, she discusses how she balances her motivation to use the law to protect people from the potential harms or abuses of technology, with her belief that technology can ultimately make the world better. Resources mentioned in the episode: International Telecommunication Union University of California Santa Barbara, Women in Cybersecurity World Summit on the Information Society Conference AI for Good Conference Future of Privacy Forum Electronic Frontier Foundation ABA AntiTrust Section - Privacy and Information Security Committee Sentinel One Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic at University of Southern California Gould School of Law Goodwin Procter VMCA Advogados California Lawyers Association, Privacy Section LA County Bar Association, Privacy and Cybersecurity Section Internet Law and Policy Foundry Leading from the Heart Foundation (coming in 2024) Check out the Foundry on Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter! If you'd like to support the show, donate to the Foundry here or reach out to us at foundrypodcasts@ilpfoundry.us. Thanks for listening, and stay tuned for our next episode! DISCLAIMER: Reema Moussa and Meri Baghdasaryan engage with the Foundry voluntarily and in their personal capacities. The views and opinions expressed on air do not reflect on the organizations Reema and Meri are affiliated with.

Dive into the world of entertainment law with the extraordinary Mark Litwak, renowned attorney, author, educator, and expert witness. With a portfolio spanning over 200 feature films and numerous TV and new media series, Mark's mastery in copyright, trademark, and multimedia law is unmatched. Starting his journey in the district attorney's office and leading a public interest organization, Mark's path took a significant turn when he penned "Real Power," his gateway to understanding the film business. As an adjunct professor at the USC Gould School of Law, Mark emphasizes the necessity of keeping pace with the dynamic entertainment industry. He dedicates himself to educating and inspiring the next generation of entertainment law professionals. Beyond his legal practice, Mark's influence stretches through his six insightful books and hundreds of articles, shaping the conversation in the movie industry. This episode is a deep dive into Mark's multifaceted career and a treasure trove of knowledge about the nuances of entertainment law. An episode truly not to be missed! About Wrapbook Wrapbook is a smart, intuitive platform that makes production payroll and accounting easier, faster, and more secure. We provide a unified payroll platform that seamlessly connects your entire team—production, accounting, cast, and crew—all in one place. Wrapbook empowers production teams to manage projects, pay cast and crew, track expenses, and generate data-driven insights, while enabling workers to manage timecards, track pay, and onboard to new projects from any device. Wrapbook brings clarity and dependability to production payroll, while increasing the productivity of your whole team. For crew: The Wrapbook app eliminates the headaches of production payroll by providing a fast, transparent, and secure solution for workers to complete startwork, submit timecards, and track pay. Trusted by companies of all sizes, Wrapbook powers payroll for some of the industry's top production companies, including SMUGGLER, Tuff, and GhostRobot. Our growing team of 250+ people includes entertainment and technology experts from SAG-AFTRA, DGA, IATSE, Teamsters, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, and more. Wrapbook is backed by top-tier investors, including Jeffrey Katzenberg's WndrCo, Andreessen Horowitz, and A* Capital. Get started at https://www.wrapbook.com/

As we near the end of our environmental law series, we turn to our beloved oceans. The Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 also known as MPRSA, is one of several key environmental laws passed by the US Congress in 1972. The Act regulates the disposition of any material into ocean waters, unless expressly excluded under the MPRSA.  In this episode of our Environmental Law series, host Craig Williams is joined by Professor Robin Craig, the Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law from USC Gould School of Law, as they discuss MPRSA, its origin & history, purpose, and impact.

As we near the end of our environmental law series, we turn to our beloved oceans. The Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 also known as MPRSA, is one of several key environmental laws passed by the US Congress in 1972. The Act regulates the disposition of any material into ocean waters, unless expressly excluded under the MPRSA.  In this episode of our Environmental Law series, host Craig Williams is joined by Professor Robin Craig, the Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law from USC Gould School of Law, as they discuss MPRSA, its origin & history, purpose, and impact.

Donald S. Passman is the author of All You Need To Know About the Music Business and a graduate of the University of Texas and Harvard Law School. He practices law with the Los Angeles firm of Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman and has specialized in the music business for more than forty years.Don has lectured extensively on the music industry, including at Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, USC Gould School of Law, UCLA School of Law, the Los Angeles Copyright Society, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He is also the author of three novels: The Amazing Harvey, The Visionary, and Mirage.Don has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America for more than twenty years, as well as the Top 100 Lawyers in California, the Top 500 Attorneys in America, Billboard's Power 100, Hollywood Reporter's Top 100 Entertainment Attorneys, Billboard's Music's Most Powerful Attorneys, and Southern California's Super Lawyers.All You Need to Know About The Music Business:https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels.Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase:http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone...

It features:   Harry First (Honoree), New York University School of Law   Elinor Hoffmann, Antitrust Bureau, New York State Attorney General   Doug Melamed, Stanford Law School and USC Gould School of Law   Howard Shelanski, Georgetown University Law Center and Davis Polk & Wardwell   Spencer Weber Waller, Loyola University Chicago School of Law   Daniel Francis (Moderator), New York University School of Law

Gonzales v. Williams is one of the Insular Cases, and because it was about the citizenship status of Isabel González of Puerto Rico, it stands out from the many other Insular Cases that focus on goods and tariffs. Research:  Burnett, Christina Duffy. "'They say I am not an American...': The Noncitizen National and the Law of American Empire.” Virginia Journal of International Law. Vol. 48, No. 4. 2008. Cases Adjudged in the Supreme Court of the United States at October Term, 1903. “Gonzalez v. Williams.” No. 225.. Argued December 4, 7, 1903.-Decided January 4, 1904. https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep192/usrep192001/usrep192001.pdf Connecticut General Assembly Office of Legislative Research. “OLR Research Report.” 3/3/1997. https://www.cga.ct.gov/PS97/rpt/olr/htm/97-R-0359.htm Erman, Sam. “Almost Citizens: Puerto Rico, the U.S. Constitution, and Empire (Studies in Legal History).” Cambridge University Press. 2018. Erman, Sam. “Meanings of Citizenship in the U.S. Empire: Puerto Rico, Isabel Gonzalez, and the Supreme Court, 1898 to 1905.” Journal of American Ethnic History. Summer 2008. Volume 27. Number 4. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/27501851 Fifty-first Congress. “An act in amendment to the various acts relative to immigration and the importation of aliens under contract or agreement to perform labor.” chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://govtrackus.s3.amazonaws.com/legislink/pdf/stat/26/STATUTE-26-Pg1084a.pdf Halperin, Anna Danziger. “Isabel González and Puerto Rican Citizenship: A Q&A with Historian Sam Erman.” New York Historical Society Museum and Library. https://www.nyhistory.org/blogs/isabel-gonzalez-and-puerto-rican-citizenship-a-qa-with-historian-sam-erman On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court Of Appeals For The Tenth Circuit. “Brief of the Descendants of Dred Scott and Isabel Gonzalez as Amici Curae in support of the Petitioners.” No. 21-1394 in the Supreme Court of the United States. Silsby, Gilen. “The Legal Story Behind Puerto Rico's Colonial Conundrum.” USC TrojanFamily. Spring 2019. https://news.usc.edu/trojan-family/sam-erman-usc-puerto-rican-citizenship/ Silsby, Gilen. “Who in the world was Isabel Gonzalez?” With Sam Erman. USC Gould School of Law. 10/17/2018. https://gould.usc.edu/about/news/?id=4489 Women and the American Story. “Puerto Rican Citizenship.” https://wams.nyhistory.org/industry-and-empire/expansion-and-empire/puerto-rican-citizenship/ New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]), 25 Nov. 1906. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83030214/1906-11-25/ed-1/seq-13/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor and Dean Emerita Lisa Kloppenberg, author of The Best Beloved Thing is Justice: The Life of Dorothy Wright Nelson, discusses her mentor, colleague, and friend. Judge Nelson was a true trailblazer for women in the legal profession. She was one of only two women in her class at the UCLA School of Law and one of the first 14 female tenure-track law professors in the United States. She became one of the first women to lead an American law school as Dean of USC Gould School of Law and later became a distinguished jurist on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. An inspiring story shared by a nationally renowned scholar in her own right, Santa Clara University School of Law Professor and Dean Emerita Lisa Kloppenberg.

In this episode of Ruled by Reason, guest host Roger Noll, Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at Stanford University and AAI Advisor sits down with Erik Hovenkamp to chat about his award-winning article The Antitrust Duty to Deal in the Age of Big Tech” (131 Yale L.J. 1483 (2022)). Professor Hovenkamp is Assistant Professor at the USC Gould School of Law. His article argues that the law on exclusive dealing has failed to distinguish between “primary” and “secondary” refusals to deal. The article explains that the suffocating evidentiary requirements imposed on refusal to deal claims should not be applied to secondary refusals to deal because they do not implicate the same innovation concerns that motivate suspicion of “primary” refusal to deal claims. Instead, Hovenkamp argues that secondary refusal to deal claims should be evaluated analogously to tying or related vertical restraints. Antitrust scholarship that is considered and selected for the Jerry S. Cohen Award reflects a concern for principles of economic justice, the dispersal of economic power, the maintenance of effective limitations upon economic power or the federal statutes designed to protect society from various forms of anticompetitive activity. Scholarship reflects an awareness of the human and social impacts of economic institutions upon individuals, small businesses and other institutions necessary to the maintenance of a just and humane society–values and concerns Jerry S. Cohen dedicated his life and work to fostering.

This panel will include a variety of perspectives on neurodiversity and developmental disabilities, from autism to schizophrenia. Experts will share their research as well as personal experiences and discuss how to support neurodiverse children and adults and create a more equitable and inclusive society. Sneha Kohli Mathur is the author of Understanding the Lived Experiences of Autistic Adults and a lecturer of Applied Behavior Analysis and Psychology at USC. Considering herself an ally to the disAbility and Autism communities, she started Spectrum Success to support individuals on the autism spectrum while educating neurotypical people on how to create a socially inclusive community. Elyn Saks is the Associate Dean and Orrin B. Evans Professor of Law, professor of Psychology, and professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the USC Gould School of Law, as well as the director of the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics. Her memoir, The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness, describes her struggles with schizophrenia and how she has managed to craft a good life for herself in the face of a dire prognosis. Olga Solomon is an assistant professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine and Director of Community Education at the USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Since 2003 she has served as an advisory board member for the Innovative Technology for Autism Initiative (ITA) of Cure Autism Now and Autism Speaks foundations. Moderator: Linsey Grunes is assistant professor of occupational therapy at USC and primarily provides instruction in the foundations of pediatric occupational therapy practice. Her teaching contributions also include the development of a course on autism and neurodiversity for the occupational science minor program. Dr. Grunes has 15+ years of clinical experience in various pediatric settings and has served in various leadership and mentoring roles. In her teaching and clinical work, she is a strong advocate for neurodiversity-affirming practices, including forming strong partnerships with neurodiverse communities to guide priorities and outcomes.

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In this episode, we pass the mic to Lisa Blasser to discuss academic success in law school. Make sure to check out the free eBook- link below! In 2001, Lisa was a first-gen law student studying her heart out, thinking she was fully prepared for the first semester finals. Despite intense effort, she was placed on academic probation and given one semester to either figure out how to succeed in law school or risk being kicked out. During her probationary semester, she realized she had been aimlessly reading and outlining everything under the sun without a clear purpose--she was merely completing tasks to check them off a list. Lisa owned her probation status, changed her study process, got off probation, her GPA began to increase every semester, she graduated with high honors and passed the California Bar Exam on her first attempt. Lisa wanted to get practical experience but knew her career would somehow lead to an opportunity to give back to students, especially first-get law students, what she felt was missing in legal education. Since 2005, Lisa has been representing plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury matters. In 2013, Lisa and her husband/law partner opened Blasser Law, a southern California-based law firm, where she currently manages the firm's civil litigation matters and continues to specialize in auto, motorcycle, dog bite and big rig accidents. From 2009 to 2021, Lisa was a law professor and ultimately the Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation at an ABA law school where she worked with thousands of law students to teach them the skills necessary to succeed in law school, on the bar exam, and in the practice. Wanting to offer something more than her on opinion on how to study in law school, in 2015-2016, Lisa conducted a two-year qualitative phenomenological study to uncover what successful law students do to succeed in law school. Wanting to help a national audience of pre-law and law students, Lisa took the results of her research and, in 2019, authored her first book, “Nine Steps to Law School Success: A Scientifically Proven Study Process for Success in Law School,” which is the most comprehensive study and calendaring process that a law student can employ to learn the law. In 2020, Lisa opened her second company, Law School Success Institute, where teaches the Nine Step Study Process and her semester scheduling system to pre-law, incoming and current law students across the nation and partners with first-generation and low-income pre-law and law student programs at various law schools, HBCU's, universities and organizations. Lisa's mantra is that any student, regardless of their background and entering credentials, is capable of succeeding in law school. For several years, Lisa has also served on the founding board of Student Impact, a national non-profit dedicated to supporting students who otherwise could not afford to attend college, graduate school, or higher education, in exchange for community service. Contact Lisa at lisa@lssisuccess.com. Listeners can also follow me on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/lisablasser ) and view my website at www.lssisuccess.com. USC Gould School of Law's C. David Molina First Generation Professionals Program, National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, Association of Academic Support Educators, The Colleges of Law, Pre-Law Societies and Organizations at various college campuses, Bethune Cookman University, and individual law students nationwide. Free eBook "Nine Steps to Law School Success" - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nmD_mHMVg2qK_CzGyMdNq0HI2DgYtxyb/view?usp=sharing Purchase her book on amazon.com https://cap-press.com/books/isbn/9781531000370/Nine-Steps-to-Law-School-Success Purchase her law school calendar here_https://www.lssisuccess.com/law-student/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journey-to-esquire/support

The Colorado River is in crisis. Once hailed the "American Nile," the river stretches 1,450 miles and provides drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectric power to nearly 40 million people across seven states and northern Mexico. But after decades of prolonged drought and overuse, vital reservoirs along the river are drying up. USC experts Robin Craig and Shon Hiatt discuss the far-reaching impacts of Colorado River water shortages on the region's agriculture and energy industries. Read the full story on USC News.  Robin Craig is the Robert C. Packard trustee chair in law at  USC Gould School of Law. Shon Hiatt is an associate professor of Business Administration at USC Marshall School of Business.

The Founder of Free to Thrive, Jamie Beck advocates for and represents human-trafficking survivors so they can start living their lives. Aside from being the Founder, President, and Managing Attorney of Free to Thrive, she is also an Adjunct Lecturer in Law at USC Gould School of Law and teaches a course on “Trauma-Informed Legal Skills,” creating the next generation of trauma-informed lawyers. Today, MC Sungaila talks to her about her non-profit organization and how she got so passionate about solving the issue of human trafficking.

Benjamin is a Project Manager of Legal Affairs at Associate Capital and a graduate of USC Gould School of Law. In this episode we speak towards Urban Planning and Law School.Support the show

CPF Director Bob Shrum joins an all-star panel discussion on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the politics of Supreme Court decisions. They discuss the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, the impact of Roe v. Wade on voters and the midterm election, the upcoming Supreme Court cases, and if Roe can be restored. Featuring:Lee Epstein: Hilliard Distinguished Professor of Law, USC Gould School of LawJessica Lall: President and CEO, Central City Association of Los Angeles; Fall 2022 Barbara Boxer Fellow, USC Center for the Political FutureMark Schoofs: Pulitzer prize-winning Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and JournalismBob Shrum: Director, Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC DornsifeAdditional InformationThe Bully Pulpit PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

CPF Director Bob Shrum joins an all-star panel discussion on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the politics of Supreme Court decisions. They discuss the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, the impact of Roe v. Wade on voters and the midterm election, the upcoming Supreme Court cases, and if Roe can be restored. Featuring: Lee Epstein: Hilliard Distinguished Professor of Law, USC Gould School of Law Jessica Lall: President and CEO, Central City Association of Los Angeles; Fall 2022 Barbara Boxer Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future Mark Schoofs: Pulitzer prize-winning Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Bob Shrum: Director, Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife

CPF Director Bob Shrum joins an all-star panel discussion on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the politics of Supreme Court decisions. They discuss the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, the impact of Roe v. Wade on voters and the midterm election, the upcoming Supreme Court cases, and if Roe can be restored. Featuring: Lee Epstein: Hilliard Distinguished Professor of Law, USC Gould School of Law Jessica Lall: President and CEO, Central City Association of Los Angeles; Fall 2022 Barbara Boxer Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future Mark Schoofs: Pulitzer prize-winning Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Bob Shrum: Director, Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics, USC Dornsife

Neste episódio do Podcast Direito e Tecnologia da Bankless Brasil, tivemos um papo bem descontraído com a Caroline Nunes que nos apresentou as suas experiências no mundo Web3, abordando temas como Direitos Autorais, Propriedade Intelectual, Licenças e a sua relação com a tecnologia Blockchain. Oportunamente, falamos sobre a plataforma InspireIP e outros projetos em que ela está envolvida.Caroline Nunes é fundadora da InspireIP, advogada de formação, possui Master of Laws (LL.M.) na USC Gould School of Law, com certificação em Entertainment Law e Transnational Law and Business. Atua em projetos com Origgio e SciDAO.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolctr/Acesse a revista em: https://artigos.banklessbr.com/p/revista-de-direito-descentralizadoApresentadores: Victor Cabral Twitter: @victorCabralWebInstagram: @victorcabralweb3EvanTwitter: @evanmldrInstagram: @ejraraujo==========conheça nossos parceiros:

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 182 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Tony Thai on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday, so stay tuned! Tony Thai is the founder, CEO, and Chief Engineer of HyperDraft, a legal tech startup that is transforming the future of how legal work is done. Tony is a veteran attorney who has practiced at some of the world's most prestigious law firms and in-house at multiple technology companies. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was an experienced software engineer. When he's not growing HyperDraft, he is an adjunct professor at USC Gould School of Law and enjoys hiking and playing video games. HyperDraft provides custom document automation software for law firms and legal departments. Users can save 90% of the time typically spent on drafting legal documents. HyperDraft provides immediate value with included implementation and customization services. Today, HyperDraft is used and loved by legal professionals across the U.S. and Canada. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

Tony Thai is an attorney, entrepreneur, and software engineer. He founded and serves as CEO and chief engineer of HyperDraft, a company which builds bespoke document automation software for law firms and legal departments. Prior to his legal career, Tony worked as an enterprise software engineer. An M&A venture capital attorney by training, his goal was always to build tech to disrupt the profession. To learn how lawyers practice and how the law is delivered, Tony practiced at some of the world's most prestigious law firms, as well as in-house at multiple technology companies. He was recently recognized as a Fastcase 50 honoree, and serves as an adjunct professor at USC Gould School of Law. In today's conversation, we talk about why Tony embraces all the boring stuff nobody else wants to do; how a desire to understand how humans think led to his work in machine learning, software, and algorithms; and how HyperDraft is a culmination of every experience he has had.

Ken Firtel is a Co-founder and Managing Partner of Transom Capital Group. Prior to Transom, Mr. Firtelwas an investment professional at Platinum Equity and was responsible for evaluating, structuring, and negotiating transactions and transitioning and overseeing operations of portfolio companies. Before joining Platinum, Mr. Firtel was an associate in the Transactions Department of O'Melveny & Myers, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions, investor and company-side private equity, venture capital and debt financing, joint ventures, and general representation of middle-market companies. Mr. Firtel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University; a Master of Science, Industrial Relations-Diploma in Business Studies from the London School of Economics; and a Juris Doctor from the USC Gould School of Law. He played Varsity soccer at Yale and published an article in the Southern California Law Review.  He serves on the board of Angel City Sports, an organization focused on providing athletic and other opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities, and on the board of LA Breakers FC, a youth soccer club located in West Los Angeles.   When he's not at work, Mr. Firtel enjoys spending time with his wife and three children (one boy and two girls) and is an avid fly fisherman, especially in Sun Valley, Idaho.

This episode features Daniel Costandy, a 2022 summer associate in Foley's San Diego office. In this conversation, Danny reflects on growing-up in Corona, CA, attending UC San Diego for undergrad and USC Gould School of Law. Danny reflects on growing up in the Egyptian community, his initial focus on being a doctor, and then a JAG officer. Danny shares why he decided to pivot, and after a 1L summer interning with JAG, deciding to focus on working for a law firm. Danny also reflects on how he found his summer associate position with Foley and what it was like to be a summer. Finally, Danny provides wonderful insight on the importance of having gratitude for difficult situations.

Professor Nomi Stolzenberg, who holds the Nathan & Lilly Shapell Chair at the USC Gould School of Law, and Dr. David Myers, a native of Scranton, who holds the Sady & Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History at UCLA, speaking about their recent study "American Shtetl: The Making of Kiryas Joel, A Hasidic Village in Upstate New York," issued by Princeton University Press. The second segment of a two-part interview. www.press.princeton.edu/ www.davidnmyers.com/ www.gould.usc.edu/

Professor Nomi Stolzenberg, who holds the Nathan & Lilly Shapell Chair at the USC Gould School of Law, and Dr. David Myers, a native of Scranton, who holds the Sady & Ludwig Kahn Chair in Jewish History at UCLA, speaking about their recent study "American Shtetl: The Making of Kiryas Joel, A Hasidic Village in Upstate New York," issued by Princeton University Press. The first segment of a two-part interview. www.press.princeton.edu/ www.davidnmyers.com/ www.gould.usc.edu/

On July 6th, the National Constitution Center hosted a panel to present the reports of teams participating in the Center's Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy project. The project brings together three teams of leading experts— conservative, libertarian, and progressive—to identify institutional, legal, and technological reforms that might address current threats to American democracy.  Team conservative is comprised of Sarah Isgur, Jonah Goldberg, and David French—all of The Dispatch. Team libertarian includes Clark Neily and Walter Olson of the Cato Institute, and Ilya Somin of the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Team progressive is comprised of Edward Foley of The Ohio State University and Franita Tolson of USC Gould School of Law.  The three team leaders—Sarah Isgur, Clark Neily, and Ned Foley—presented their reports and discussed their various suggested reforms, including those on which they agree and disagree about. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderated.   Learn more about the Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy initiative and read the full reports on the National Constitution Center's website. Read the reports: Sarah Isgur, David French, and Jonah Goldberg, Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy: Team Conservative Clark Neily, Walter Olson, and Ilya Somin, Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy: Team Libertarian Edward B. Foley and Franita Tolson, Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy: Team Progressive The National Constitution Center relies on support from listeners like you to provide nonpartisan constitutional education to Americans of all ages. Visit www.constitutioncenter.org/we-the-people to donate, and thank you for your crucial support. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org. Continue today's conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly.

Today on the show we have legendary film producer Cary Woods. Cary Woods is a film producer best known for producing worldwide blockbusters such as Scream and Godzilla, the beloved independent films Kids, Cop Land, and Gummo, and modern classics like Rudy and Swingers.Woods is also responsible for producing the breakthrough features of such notable directors as James Mangold, Doug Liman, M. Night Shyamalan, Alexander Payne, Harmony Korine, and Larry Clark, as well as the screenwriting debuts of Jon Favreau, Kevin Williamson, and Scott Rosenberg.Woods' filmography features a lineup of A-List actors, including: Robert Downey, Jr., Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel, Mike Myers, Laura Dern, Heather Graham, Ray Liotta, Burt Reynolds, Drew Barrymore, Matthew Broderick, Courteney Cox, Timothy Hutton, Andy Garcia, Neve Campbell, Sean Astin, Michael Rapaport, Jean Reno, and Steve Buscemi.Born and raised in the Bronx, Woods graduated from the USC Gould School of Law before beginning his career at the William Morris Agency (now WME). As an agent, Woods represented - and in many cases introduced audiences to - the likes of Gus Van Sant, Uma Thurman, Jennifer Connelly, Milla Jovovich, Charlie Sheen, Matt Dillon, Todd Solondz, and most prominently, Gregory Peck.At WMA, Woods also represented many of the industry's most successful stand-up comedians including Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Gilbert Gottfried, Sandra Bernhard, Tommy Davidson, and Jackie Mason.After developing the Indie favorites Heathers and Drugstore Cowboy as an agent, Woods accepted a position at Sony Pictures Entertainment (the parent company of Columbia Pictures and TriStar Pictures) as a Vice President - Office of the Chairman, reporting directly to Peter Guber. Woods later segued to a production deal at Sony, resulting in the release of a succession of iconic films, including So I Married An Axe Murderer, Rudy, Only You, and Threesome.After starting his own production company - Independent Pictures - the explosive release of the 1995 cultural phenomenon Kids (starring then-newcomers Rosario Dawson and Chloe Sevigny) began a streak of culturally significant, critically-acclaimed independent films produced by Woods under his banner.The next few years saw the releases of Citizen Ruth (the first film from future two-time Oscar winner Alexander Payne), Beautiful Girls (which introduced American audiences to Natalie Portman), and Swingers (springboarding Vince Vaughn to comedy mega-stardom).His 1996 film Scream (the most successful film of "Master of Horror" Wes Craven's career) marked a turning point for the entire genre, grossing over $170 million and setting a box office record that would stand for 22 years. The film instantly and single-handedly pivoted horror toward postmodernism, spawning a massive billion-dollar franchise (consisting of successful sequels, a TV series, toys, and Halloween costumes), as well as inspiring countless knock-offs in the years since.Gummo - the directorial debut of Kids' screenwriter Harmony Korine - received the FIPRESCI Prize at the 1997 Venice Film Festival. Bernando Bertolucci, the famed director of Last Tango in Paris, praised the film, calling it "The one revolutionary film of the late 20th century."In 1998, the first US-produced entry of the iconic Godzilla film franchise would become Woods' and Independent Pictures' single highest-grossing film, earning nearly $400 million.Woods would go on to serve as co-Chairman, and Chief Creative Officer of Plum TV, in which he was a founding partner. Broadcasting in the nation's most affluent markets (i.e. Aspen, the Hamptons, Miami Beach), the luxury lifestyle network would go on to earn eight Emmy Awards.Enjoy my conversation with Cary Woods.

Internal tensions in the Supreme Court's standing doctrine have led to some unexpected fractures. Last term, in Transunion LLC v. Ramirez, the Court considered a class action arising from Transunion's errors in the processing and use of the plaintiffs' personal credit information. By a vote of 5-4, the Court held that, while Congress had created a cause of action that on its face let all of the class members sue, only those whose information was shared with third parties had sufficiently concrete injuries to establish standing. Justice Thomas joined the court's three more liberal justices in dissent, arguing that Congress's creation of a cause of action was sufficient and pointing out numerous inconsistencies in the Court's standing doctrine. Of particular note, Justice Thomas cited a provocative concurring opinion from the 11th Circuit's Judge Newsom, who argued that standing has no basis in the original meaning of Constitution and that courts should instead look at whether a congressionally created cause of action violates the Constitution's separation of powers. Judge Newsom's opinion, and both the majority and the dissent in Transunion, spent considerable time discussing how courts should approach citizen suits, which have always been on the outer edge of the Court's standing jurisprudence and which several justices have said raise other serious separation of powers concerns. This webinar will have a lively discussion among three leading experts about what the future may hold for citizen suits, standing doctrine, and the separation of powersFeaturing:-- Prof. Richard A. Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law and Director, Classical Liberal Institute, New York University School of Law-- Prof. Robin Craig, Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law, USC Gould School of Law-- Jonathan Brightbill, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP and former Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Environment & Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice-- Moderator: Michael Buschbacher, Counsel, Boyden Gray & Associates PLLC

Hear what it takes to get accepted to USC Gould School of Law [Show Summary] USC Gould's Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, David Kirschner, shares how students can get accepted to this top-ranked law school. Interview with David Kirschner, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at USC Gould [Show Notes] Thanks for joining me for the 456th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Are you applying to law school this cycle? Are you planning ahead to apply to law school next year or later? Are you competitive at your target program? Accepted's Law School Admissions Quiz can give you a quick reality check. Just go to accepted.com/law-quiz and complete the quiz. You'll not only get an assessment, but also tips on how to improve your chances of acceptance. Plus it's all free. For today's interview, I'm delighted to have on Admissions Straight Talk, David Kirschner, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at USC Gould School of Law. Dean Kirschner earned his undergrad degree at USC in Political Science and Film-Production. He then earned his JD at California Western School of Law. He has been in law school admissions since 2006 when he joined Loyola Law as Associate Dean of Admissions. In 2011, he became Director of Admissions at USC Gould, and in 2016, he became USC Gould's Associate Dean and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.  Can you give us an overview of the more distinctive elements of the USC Gould JD program? [2:06] Certainly. I think one of the elements that certainly differentiates us a little bit from some of our peer schools is our small size. At beneath 200 students, at least that's our goal each year to bring in a first-year class of no more than 200 students, it lends itself to a very collegial and collaborative learning environment where students, not only get to know their faculty members well, but they also get to know one another very well and support one another. I think that small size is a great facet of a Gould education. I like to say small size does not mean small opportunity. As a relatively small law school, we're set in the heart of a major top-tier research university that sits at the heart of kind of the de facto and default capital of the Pacific Rim, which is Los Angeles. There's no shortage of opportunity. There's no shortage of individuals to learn from. Not only do we have a great full-time tenured faculty, but we're also able to draw from a pool of incredibly talented practitioners in Los Angeles who serve as adjunct faculty, and teach some of the more niche style upper-division courses. Students not only have the ability to learn from experts in their fields who publish in research and present, but then also learn particular areas from practitioners who are doing things every day. I really think it's that combination of small class size, a collegial and collaborative environment with all of the resources that a university like USC offers, as well as a world-class city like Los Angeles. In preparing for the call, I saw that the first year is a very much standard curriculum and the second two years are entirely elective. Is that right? [3:53] That's quite accurate. In the second and third years, there are a few requirements. There's an upper-division writing requirement and there are certain classes where the material is tested frequently on the bar that students choose to take but those bar classes are not required.  There's tremendous, tremendous flexibility in the upper-division. How has COVID affected the curriculum and experience at USC Law, and what do you think is going to stick? [4:29] It has impacted things in so many ways. I think one of the lasting impacts will be flexibility. I don't necessarily see any significant short-term impacts on the curriculum. As you probably know, and as some listeners may know, legal education has looked remarkably similar for quite a long time. Of course,

Robin Craig, the Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law at USC Gould School of Law and long-time water law professor, joins us to discuss the background, arguments and holding in Mississippi v. Tennessee, and provides some insights on what the case might mean for State water policy moving forward. In this session, you'll learn…

Robin Craig, the Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law at USC Gould School of Law and long-time water law professor, joins us to discuss the background, arguments and holding in Mississippi v. Tennessee, and provides some insights on what the case might mean for State water policy moving forward. In this session, you'll learn about: Robin's extensive background in water lawThe factual background of Mississippi v. TennesseeThe procedural history of Mississippi v. TennesseeWhy Mississippi sued Tennessee and not the actual entity pumping the waterWhat Mississippi's claim wasWhat the briefings revealed about the parties' positionsThe issues the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) probed during oral argumentsWhat the SCOTUS held in Mississippi v. TennesseeWhat equitable apportionment isHow equitable apportionment interfaces and impacts compacts between the StatesHow the SCOTUS' holding might impact State compact negotiations over water rights (and potentially other natural resources)How the holding of Mississippi v. Tennessee might impact other conflicts among the States over groundwater Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Robin's LinkedIn PageRobin's bio on the USC Gould School of Law Faculty PageThe Supreme Court of the United States Opinion in Mississippi v. TennesseeRobin's blog post on SCOTUSblog about the case Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven't done so already. And don't forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don't forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

USC professors Dr. Shaun R. Harper and Dr. Camille Gear Rich discuss the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the challenges we still face today. Panelists Dr. Shaun Harper studies racial, gender, and LGBT issues in corporations, law firms, Hollywood production companies, K-12 schools, and universities. He is a Provost Professor in the USC Marshall School of Business and USC Rossier School of Education and the USC Race and Equity Center Executive Director. Dr. Camille Gear Rich's research and teaching interests include constitutional law, feminist legal theory, family law, children and the law and the First Amendment. She is Associate Provost for Faculty and Student Initiatives in the Social Sciences, and Professor of Law and Sociology at USC Gould School of Law, and co-founded USC's Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Week.

Today on the show we have legendary film producer Cary Woods. Cary Woods is a film producer best known for producing worldwide blockbusters such as Scream and Godzilla, the beloved independent films Kids, Cop Land, and Gummo, and modern classics like Rudy and Swingers.Woods is also responsible for producing the breakthrough features of such notable directors as James Mangold, Doug Liman, M. Night Shyamalan, Alexander Payne, Harmony Korine, and Larry Clark, as well as the screenwriting debuts of Jon Favreau, Kevin Williamson, and Scott Rosenberg.Woods' filmography features a lineup of A-List actors, including: Robert Downey, Jr., Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Marisa Tomei, Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel, Mike Myers, Laura Dern, Heather Graham, Ray Liotta, Burt Reynolds, Drew Barrymore, Matthew Broderick, Courteney Cox, Timothy Hutton, Andy Garcia, Neve Campbell, Sean Astin, Michael Rapaport, Jean Reno, and Steve Buscemi.Born and raised in the Bronx, Woods graduated from the USC Gould School of Law before beginning his career at the William Morris Agency (now WME). As an agent, Woods represented - and in many cases introduced audiences to - the likes of Gus Van Sant, Uma Thurman, Jennifer Connelly, Milla Jovovich, Charlie Sheen, Matt Dillon, Todd Solondz, and most prominently, Gregory Peck.At WMA, Woods also represented many of the industry's most successful stand-up comedians including Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Gilbert Gottfried, Sandra Bernhard, Tommy Davidson, and Jackie Mason.After developing the Indie favorites Heathers and Drugstore Cowboy as an agent, Woods accepted a position at Sony Pictures Entertainment (the parent company of Columbia Pictures and TriStar Pictures) as a Vice President - Office of the Chairman, reporting directly to Peter Guber. Woods later segued to a production deal at Sony, resulting in the release of a succession of iconic films, including So I Married An Axe Murderer, Rudy, Only You, and Threesome.After starting his own production company - Independent Pictures - the explosive release of the 1995 cultural phenomenon Kids (starring then-newcomers Rosario Dawson and Chloe Sevigny) began a streak of culturally significant, critically-acclaimed independent films produced by Woods under his banner.The next few years saw the releases of Citizen Ruth (the first film from future two-time Oscar winner Alexander Payne), Beautiful Girls (which introduced American audiences to Natalie Portman), and Swingers (springboarding Vince Vaughn to comedy mega-stardom).His 1996 film Scream (the most successful film of "Master of Horror" Wes Craven's career) marked a turning point for the entire genre, grossing over $170 million and setting a box office record that would stand for 22 years. The film instantly and single-handedly pivoted horror toward postmodernism, spawning a massive billion-dollar franchise (consisting of successful sequels, a TV series, toys, and Halloween costumes), as well as inspiring countless knock-offs in the years since.Gummo - the directorial debut of Kids' screenwriter Harmony Korine - received the FIPRESCI Prize at the 1997 Venice Film Festival. Bernando Bertolucci, the famed director of Last Tango in Paris, praised the film, calling it "The one revolutionary film of the late 20th century."In 1998, the first US-produced entry of the iconic Godzilla film franchise would become Woods' and Independent Pictures' single highest-grossing film, earning nearly $400 million.Woods would go on to serve as co-Chairman, and Chief Creative Officer of Plum TV, in which he was a founding partner. Broadcasting in the nation's most affluent markets (i.e. Aspen, the Hamptons, Miami Beach), the luxury lifestyle network would go on to earn eight Emmy Awards.Enjoy my conversation with Cary Woods.

In this episode, actress Laur Allen shares her personal story of her family culture growing up, and what inspired her to integrate law and media in creating a positive impact in the AAPI community.   Laur is an LA native of Chinese, British, and Hungarian-Jewish heritage. As an actress, Laur made her network TV debut as the recurring character "Juliet Helton" on CBS's "The Young and the Restless." You can find her starring most recently in the LGBTQ+ holiday romcom "Christmas at the Ranch," alongside Amanda Righetti, Lindsay Wagner, and Archie Kao. Laur was the first mixed-ethnicity Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Queen and proudly went on to represent the Los Angeles Chinese community at the Miss Chinese International Pageant in Hong Kong. Her involvement with these cultural pageants inspired her to continue working with the Southern California Chinese community to this day and also to pivot her career from behind-the-camera to acting. Prior to acting, Laur worked as a production assistant, then in production and development, and finally in the television marketing department at Sony Pictures Entertainment. While working on "The Young and The Restless," Laur began law school at USC Gould School of Law, and in February 2021, she was admitted as a member of the State Bar of CA. With a strong passion for advocacy, Laur aspires to create an empowering platform, incorporating both acting and law, through which she can make a positive humanitarian impact and represent her community.  

Lawrence Cisneros is the CEO and Co-founder of DRNXMYTH, the world's first line of fresh bottled cocktails. He is a legally-trained entrepreneur shaping the cocktail beverage industry and focused on empowering brands. Lawrence began a career in law, working for Espiral Technologies De México as a Business Development Legal Advisor and as a Judicial Extern for The Los Angeles Superior Court. Lawrence graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in International Security and Conflict Resolution. He continued to USC Gould School of Law to earn his Juris Doctor in Law, Entrepreneurship, and Real Estate Development. In this episode with Lawrence Cisneros How can a brand produce a high-quality alcohol product and make it more convenient for consumers? Are you looking to combine authenticity with cocktails? Lawrence Cisneros is bringing the bartender to you. He is a pioneer in the mixable craft cocktail industry, delivering fresh and clean ingredients combined with spirits, bitters, and liqueurs. He is here to share his story and give you an in-depth look at distributing his cocktail creations.  In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks has a conversation with Lawrence Cisneros, CEO and Co-founder of DRNXMYTH, about successfully delivering a mixable cocktail to consumers. They discuss solving the problem of marketing and distributing a mixable drink, engagement through packaging, and empowering authentic brands. You don't want to miss this refreshing episode.

Bloomberg Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr discusses the justices signaling they are inclined to let Kentucky's Republican attorney general take over the defense of a law that would sharply restrict abortion after the 15th week of pregnancy. Robin Craig, a professor at USC Gould School of Law, discusses the fight between Mississippi and Tennessee over ground water. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Bloomberg Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr discusses the justices signaling they are inclined to let Kentucky's Republican attorney general take over the defense of a law that would sharply restrict abortion after the 15th week of pregnancy. Robin Craig, a professor at USC Gould School of Law, discusses the fight between Mississippi and Tennessee over ground water. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Chanda Gibson spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs building their global operational Environmental, Social, and Governance practice.  During that time she spent six years managing their Employee Resource Group for Black professionals, which ignited her passion for this work and led her to the nonprofit sector where she served as the Executive Director for the Council of Urban Professionals, an organization supporting the advancement of professionals of color in corporate America. During her tenure, Chanda developed custom DEI programming that engaged a range of corporate partners that included NBC Universal, JP Morgan Chase, Sony Pictures, and Netflix. Chanda also had a brief tenure as the Chief Advancement Officer at DREAM, where her mandate was to develop a more diverse external support network that better reflected the black and brown young people the organization served. Chanda recently took the exciting leap of realizing her life's purpose and setting out to build 3:08 Collective.  Chanda is a graduate of Stanford University and USC Gould School of Law.  She lives in New Jersey with her two sons.  

Months after the national election and despite numerous judicial decisions to the contrary, many Americans still believe the election was stolen from Donald Trump. In recent weeks various state legislatures have used the claim of voter fraud to propose new bills to change voting procedures, launching a new chapter in the long battle over the franchise in the United States. In this episode of "Then & Now," we discuss the history of voter suppression and the current state of play with election law expert, Professor Franita Tolson, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the USC Gould School of Law and author of the forthcoming book In Congress We Trust: Enforcing Voting Rights From the Founding Fathers to the Jim Crow Era.Then & Now is taking a summer break in July and August, and will return with a new season in September. Please enjoy a look back at some of our favorite episodes over the last year!

How the f**k did Rand Getlin go from taking AND passing the Bar Exam in two states to producing short films for Quibi? Rand graduated from the University of Oregon in 2006 and shortly after went on to USC Gould School of Law. During his time at the Southern California school, Rand worked in Nike's legal department as well as Stoel, Rives and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCoy. Getlin left USC with his J.D. in 2009 and shortly after began working as an NFL Insider for Yahoo Sports. In 2017, he significantly pivoted again to become an Executive Producer for Park Stories. Today, in that same role he's produced content for athletes like Zion Williamson, Tyler Adams, Red Gerrard, Jalen Ramsey, and Chantel Navarro. So how did Rand know when to leave his writing gig to take on an entrepreneurial and production role? And what is like to work with your wife everyday?

Last episode, I was graced by an incredible discussion with JIllion Potter. Today, I'm joined by her incredible wife, Carol Fabrizio, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the USA Gymnastics Team, Leadership Coach, and Changemaker. Carol has a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California and a Juris Doctor's degree from USC Gould School of Law. We share an affinity for that school as it is also my alma mater. Besides being a Certified Professional Coach, Carol previously spent 9 years at Vail Resorts, ultimately rising to the level of VP, Communications and Marketing Operations.In this episode, we had an enlightening conversation about Carol's professional and personal challenges, achievements, lessons learned, and evolution. Everything from what it's like to watch one's spouse go through chemotherapy to navigating the challenging but rewarding professional experience she has taken on with USA Gymnastics. She shared her experiences performing at the highest level in top companies, her vision on what communication and marketing used to be, what it is about now, and what we can expect to be in the future. We also talked about how the pandemic affected the athletic community and the benefits and disadvantages of moving the Olympic Games to 2021 from both the athletes and communication department perspectives. To learn more about leadership, personal growth, resilience, and self-compassion, tune in to Episode 20 of What Didn't Kill You.Some Questions I Ask:The USA Gymnastics Team had tremendous success on the field. But the organizational and cultural aspects needed to change. How do you think about balancing continued success with making these shifts? (6:00)How does the business of gymnastics and specifically USA Gymnastics get affected by something like the Olympics moving? (10:03)What were some of the biggest leadership lessons you learned in that role that you take into your current one? (23:33)How do you walk away from any situation satisfied with I'm doing enough, executing things correctly, showing up every day the way I want to? (29:08)How do you go about doing your job at a high level when your spouse faces serious health issues? (40:36)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Creating a healthy work environment where people can speak without fear of being punished in any way (4:45)How the pandemic affected the USA Gymnastics team and the athlete community in general (7:37)What communication and marketing used to be vs. what is about now (16:46)Feedback is not about true or false; it is a data point that helps us to be more strategic on how to interact with people (25:44)How being aware of our feelings can help us (39:17)Connect with Carol:LinkedInLet's connect:What Didn't Kill You - InstagramWhat Didn't Kill You - LinkedInWhat Didn't Kill You - WebsiteWhat Didn't Kill You - E-mail ©️ 2021 Michael Silverman. All rights reserved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In honor of Women's History Month, The Committed Collective Podcast has been taken over by the women of The Committed Collective board, Destiny Henderson, Emily Stone, and Kate Lauderbaugh. On this episode, Destiny, Emily, and Kate are joined by Stephanie Krause, Esq. They discuss women in the law, domestic violence and the social inequalities that exist in a media-driven society Stephanie received her J.D. from the USC Gould School of Law and B.S. from New York University. Currently, she is Counsel at Paramount Television Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to this, she was the production attorney for several television shows currently on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Apple TV, and HBOMax. Stephanie also actively volunteers as a pro-bono attorney with the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Domestic Violence Project. Before starting her law career, Stephanie worked at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), where she advised songwriter and publisher clients to navigate music royalties.

Months after the national election and despite numerous judicial decisions to the contrary, many Americans still believe the election was stolen from Donald Trump. In recent weeks various state legislatures have used the claim of voter fraud to propose new bills to change voting procedures, launching a new chapter in the long battle over the franchise in the United States. In this episode of "Then & Now," we discuss the history of voter suppression and the current state of play with election law expert, Professor Franita Tolson, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the USC Gould School of Law and author of the forthcoming book In Congress We Trust: Enforcing Voting Rights From the Founding Fathers to the Jim Crow Era.

Camille Gear Rich is a Professor of Law and Sociology at USC Gould School of Law. Her research and teaching interests include constitutional law, feminist legal theory, family law, children and the law, and the First Amendment. She is the founder and Director of PRYSM: The USC Initiative for the Study of Race, Gender, Sexuality, and the Law. Rich is widely known for her research on race and gender discrimination and identity-formation issues related to race, class, gender, and sexuality. Rich is the principal of Rich Diversity Consulting. Her firm designs boutique diversity training for K-12 schools, universities, and select professional organizations. Programming specialties include constructively engaging diverse constituencies, overcoming white anxiety, engaging multiracial identity questions, and bringing novel approaches to engage diverse constituencies in social justice conversations. Rich was a visiting professor at Stanford Law School in the Winter/Spring of 2017 and was a visiting professor at Yale Law School in Spring 2019.

The post-modern social science framework of “critical race theory” is well-known in certain academic circles and trending in corporate settings. CRT-inspired concepts and terminology-- such as “white privilege,” “intersectionality,” “implicit bias,” “microaggressions,” and “systemic racism”—are increasingly used in ethnic studies curricula in higher education. Robin DiAngelo’s NYT best-seller “White Fragility” (2018) brought mainstream attention to some CRT concepts and terminology. This year, the death of George Floyd served as the impetus for many institutions, including corporate employers, governmental entities, and some K-12 school systems, to adopt responsive training for employees and students. In some cases, existing EEO and diversity training programs were enhanced to target anti-racism issues. Critics have charged that CRT training itself contains racial stereotypes, assigns blame to individuals based solely on their race and sex, and imputes race discrimination as the reason for all disparate outcomes in society. Some employees have complained that being subjected to CRT training constitutes workplace harassment and/or discrimination. Proponents of CRT contend that disparate outcomes can only or best be explained by lingering, systemic racism. President Trump generated controversy in September when OMB Director Russell Vought released a memo instructing federal agencies to identify CRT training within federal agencies, with an eye to stop funding such programs. President Trump also issued an executive order forbidding such training by federal contractors. Our speakers will discuss the background and utilization of CRT, and explore whether the use of CRT (or similar theories) in workplace or K-12 contexts raises legal issues. They will grapple with the foundational question: Is CRT’s focus on race contrary to the traditional goal of a color blind society?Featuring: -- Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy and Angeles T. Arredondo E Pluribus Unum Fellow, The Heritage Foundation-- Peter N. Kirsanow, Partner, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP-- Professor Daniel B. Rodriguez, Harold Washington Professor of Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law-- Professor Daria Roithmayr, Richard L. and Antoinette S. Kirtland Professor of Law, USC Gould School of Law-- Moderator: Mark Pulliam, Contributing Editor, Law & Liberty

This week Jason Fishman speaks with Gordon Einstein, Founder of CryptoLaw Partners. Gordon walks us through how he was able to Test, Optimize, and Scale his businesses.   Gordon Einstein is a hybrid Crypto-Attorney, Technologist, and Enterprise Strategist. Gordon received his undergraduate degree in Politics in 1991 from Brandeis University in Boston and then received his JD in 1995 from the USC Gould School of Law in Los Angeles.  Initially Gordon's law practice centered on startup, venture capital, investment banking, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and general business law. In 2010 Gordon judged that the new field of cloud computing had potential. The group he formed brought to life his vision of the law firm technology platform of the future - AdaptiveSky. AdaptiveSky continues to operate successfully and is a nationally-recognized premier service provider, with its clients primarily located in New York and California. AdaptiveSky has also been awarded Worldox Systems Integrator status (the highest certification level available) by World Software. As an avid computer and programming hobbyist, in 2012 Gordon was intrigued by Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and the related technologies. By 2014, he was providing legal services to several individuals and companies operating in this space. And by 2016 the majority of Gordon’s law practice involved working with crypto, blockchain and FinTech startups and funds. This was formalized as CryptoLaw Partners in 2017. Gordon frequently speaks and educates both in the United States and abroad, quite often in Ukraine. Some common themes are issues and developments relating to cryptocurrency, the legal aspects of FinTech, structuring blockchain startups, and AML/KYC compliance. LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordoneinstein/ Website- https://cryptolawpartners.com Twitter- @GordonEinstein     For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.digitalnicheagency.com/media Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/test-optimize-scale/id1508379681 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zS5V79xPwTsrYiyibaS2b Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=524781&refid=stpr   Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalnicheagency/ Linkedin: LinkedIn Login, Sign in Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency (@digitalnicheagency) • Instagram photos and videos. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNAgency_CA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlzUtbB5RMpzRmDu9wtfRQ/

The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was known for her profound influence on rulings around gender equality, anti-discrimination, healthcare access and policy, and other issues impacting the health of individuals and communities. In this two-part episode, we’re invited to attend class with Professor Michael Cousineau to hear from a panel of knowledgeable guests discussing her legacy. Part one features a moving tribute and Professor Ariela Gross from USC Gould School of Law on Justice Ginsburg’s iconic career and key cases she was involved in.

This week, we partnered with Free and Fair with Franita and Foley, a podcast about democracy and elections hosted by election experts Professor Edward Foley of Ohio State Moritz College of Law and Professor Franita Tolson of USC Gould School of Law. They joined fellow elections scholar Professor Michael Morley of Florida State University College of Law and National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a live recording of their podcast—a discussion of one of the most contentious presidential elections in American history, the 1876 Hayes-Tilden election, and a history lesson about what it can teach us today. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

USC Gould School of Law Vice Dean Franita Tolson talks with Jon about the historic nature of Kamala Harris's spot on the Democratic Party ticket and on the many ongoing fights related to voting rights across the U.S.

Mottek On Money Special Edition covering Wall Street and Main Street during the coronavirus crisis: Stocks kick off a busy week with gains as lawmakers in Washington work out details on another round pandemic rescue for consumers and businesses. The Fed is set to start a 2 day policy setting meeting. The big tech companies will report earnings later in the week. The Dow closed up 115. Gold hit a record high of $1941/oz during the trade day and posted a record high closing price, up $33.50 to $1931/oz. Silver closed at $24.50/oz, the highest since 2013. Analysis of the markets and the economy from Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist, National Securities. New serious concerns raised about coronavirus at the workplace and how those concerns should be addressed. The issue discussed with Patrick D. Kelly, long time voice of organized labor in Southern California, union activist and retired Teamsters Union leader and Labor Law Attorney Thomas Lenz, Partner, Atkinson, Andelson Law Firm, Pasadena, and Instructor at USC Gould School of Law.  Support the show: https://www.frankmottek.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

What did the original Constitution say about the right to vote? How has that changed over time, and why? In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment in 2020, the National Constitution Center hosted a program featuring a panel of voting and election law experts who addressed those questions and more. They also reflected on the memory of legendary voting and civil rights advocate Congressman John Lewis, the anniversaries of two landmark suffrage amendments, and other key laws and Supreme Court decisions that changed the scope of suffrage in America. National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen was joined by Alexander Keyssar of the Harvard Kennedy School, Derek Muller of Iowa Law School, and Franita Tolson of the USC Gould School of Law. This program was part of the Center’s yearlong initiative, Women and the Constitution, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, and was made possible through the generous support of SteegeThomson Communications. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

Ken Friedman is the Vice President, Legal and Government Affairs at LegalZoom. LegalZoom is one of those companies that almost needs no introduction - it's the nation's leading provider of personalized, online legal solutions and legal documents for small businesses and families.  Ken attended UC San Diego, where he earned his B.A. in political science and communications; He then went on to earn his J.D. at USC Gould School of Law; After law school, Ken spent nine years working for Sidley Austin, LLP in the firm's litigation group, where he handled consumer class action defense, products liability, unfair competition and business practices, breach of contract, and other matters; Ken then moved on to LegalZoom, where his areas of responsibility includeareas of responsibility include risk management, government relations, corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, employment issues, crisis communications, advertising review, and corporate regulatory compliance. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

Mottek On Money Special Edition - Main Street and Wall Street:  Stocks slide at the opening bell after the market's worst week since the bear market sell off three months ago. Concerns about a rise in coroanvirus cases now that businesses are reopening after the pandemic lockdowns weighed on global markets. But a late a rally turned the Dow's more than 700 point loss during the trading day to a 158 point closing gain. The latest market analysis from Art Hogan, Chief Market Strategist, National Securities. The U.S. Supreme Court rules the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment. Many legal issues arise as businesses reopen as the coroanvirus crisis continues. The latest discussed with labor law attorney Thomas Lenz, partner at Atkinson, Andelson law firm in Pasadena and lecturer in law, USC Gould School of Law. Jeff Lazerson, President, www.Mortgagegrader.com and OC Register columnist discusses mortgage rates hovering near all time lows and real estate activity suddenly reactivated in Southern California. Support the show.

LARRY S. FLAX, Alpha Mu (University of Washington) 1964, is co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen. He served as co-chief executive officer from 2003 to 2011 (a position he also held from 1985 to 1996) and as co-chairman of the board since the company’s formation in October 1985 to 2011. Following his graduation from USC Law School, where he received his JD and LLM degrees, he joined the United State Attorney’s office as an assistant attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Larry also served as assistant chief in the Criminal Division and as chief of the Civil Rights Division of the United States Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. After leaving the United States Attorney’s Office, Larry joined forces with Rick Rosenfield to form the law firm of Flax and Rosenfield, Inc. in 1973. He continued to practice law with Flax and Rosenfield until the two partners founded California Pizzas Kitchen in 1985. Most recently, Larry has joined with his partner Rick Rosenfield in developing restaurant concepts. Larry currently serves on the board of councilors for the USC Gould School of Law, the board of directors for the UCLA Health Systems, the board of directors for City Year, the board of directors for the Milken Institute’s FasterCures, and is a member of the advisory board for its Philanthropy Advisory Service.

Welcome to a new episode of Game 7: The Sports, Business and Lifestyle Podcast. I’m Michael Elkins, labor and employment attorney, founder of the law firm MLE Law, and your host.My guest this month is NFLPA Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs, Casey Schwab.Casey is a leading up-and-coming executive in the sports media business, known as an innovative corporate and operational strategist skilled in aligning and executing successful strategy with anticipated changes in the sports, entertainment, media and technology landscape. In his role with the NFLPA, Casey leads negotiations on complex commercial transactions with partners in licensing, sponsorship, media, strategic investments and joint ventures in venture capital and private equity. He is also the union’s lead to the NFL on the commercial front, overseeing the development of the business side of professional football with the League. A zealous advocate of athletes’ rights, Schwab represents NFL players on issues of national importance. He is a founding board member of REP Worldwide, a group licensing agency owned by the athlete unions from the NFL, US Women’s National Team and WNBA. Internationally, Casey represents US-based athletes on the Commercial Sub-Committee of the World Players Association, the leading voice of organized players in the governance of world sport which represents +85,000 players in +100 countries. Prior to joining the NFLPA, Casey began his career at NFL Media, representing the League’s media business. Between his time at the NFL and the NFLPA, he served as Director of Business and Legal Affairs for FOX Sports. He is a sought-after public speaker and has keynoted topics including the impact of legalized sports wagering on athletes and integration of blockchain technology in sport. Casey currently teaches at Howard Law School in Washington, D.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctor degree from the USC Gould School of Law.In this episode, Casey and I discuss the evolution of the modern athlete and the role the NFLPA is playing in helping athletes beyond the playing filed including assisting athletes in business, branding and much more. This is a great episode for anyone interested in a behind the scenes look at what's happening with athletes off the field. So sit back and listen to my conversation with NFLPA Executive, Casey Schwab.Enjoy the episode!You can follow the show on:Instagram @melkins1, @mle_lawTwitter: @melkins31175https://mlelawfirm.comThank you for listening!

Casey is a second-generation Southern Californian and the first in his family to graduate from college.  A graduate of USC Gould School of Law and a partner at Aitken Aitken & Cohn, Casey’s practice is focused on single incident personal injury cases, elder abuse, professional medical malpractice, and insurance bad faith.  Casey is most passionate about his work in insurance bad faith and elder abuse.  Casey believes the biggest threat to plaintiff lawyers is the consideration of implementing AI in practice and having hedge funds come in to purchase law firms under the guise of access to justice.  Casey is also passionate about LGBT rights as a past president of the Orange County Lavender Bar Association which will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2020.  More information on Casey Johnson and his practice can be found here: https://www.aitkenlaw.com/

If the universe is constantly expanding, why isn’t Poundstone Industries? Michael Chasalow, founder of USC’s Small Business Clinic comes by to tell Paula how to grow her little shop. Also - we learn that apparently our business IS booming in Canada!  GUEST: Professor Michael Chasalow Director and Founder of the Small Business Clinic at USC Gould School of Law https://gould.usc.edu/faculty/?id=328 HOUSE BAND: Kelly Phelan, guitar  Sponsors Lola HelloFresh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do race and class impact what it means to be American today? What do citizenship and immigration look like in the current context of “America first” and “nationalism”? A diverse panel of experts from the University of Southern California will discuss these and other questions in this timely and critical conversation.conversation. Recorded live on USC's campus on April 14, 2019. PANELISTS Juan De Lara is an assistant professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC. His most recent book, Inland Shift: Race, Space, and Capital in Southern California (2018), uses global commodity chains and logistics to examine how race, class, and twenty-first-century capitalism reshaped Southern California between 1980 and 2010. His forthcoming book, Data, Race, and Social Justice, will examine the growing use of data science and integrated technologies by state actors to manage and to mitigate socio-economic differences. Sam Erman is an associate professor at the USC Gould School of Law and scholar of history of law whose research focuses on race, citizenship, and constitutional change. He is the author of Almost Citizens: Puerto Rico, the U.S. Constitution, and Empire (2018). His work has also appeared in top journals in law and history, including the Michigan Law Review, California Law Review, Southern California Law Review, and Journal of American Ethnic History. Elda María Román is an assistant professor of English at USC. As a scholar in literary and cultural studies, she researches race and class, examining their effects across ethnic groups and through scholarship across disciplines. She has published articles on Latinx and African American cultural production and is the author of Race and Upward Mobility: Seeking, Gatekeeping, and Other Class Strategies in Postwar America (2017). Her current project examines contemporary narratives about fears of changing demographics. Duncan Ryuken Williams is professor of Religion and East Asian Languages and Cultures at USC and director of the USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture. Williams is the author of The Other Side of Zen: A Social History of Sōtō Zen Buddhism in Tokugawa Japan (2004) and his latest book, American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War (2019), looks at Buddhism and the Japanese American internment. Jody Agius Vallejo (moderator) is associate professor of Sociology and American Studies and Ethnicity and associate director of the Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration at USC. Her book, Barrios to Burbs: The Making of the Mexican American Middle Class (2012), examines mobility mechanisms, socioeconomic incorporation, racial/ethnic and class identities, patterns of giving back to kin and community, and civic engagement among middle-class Mexican Americans. A second book, in progress, investigates the rise of the contemporary Latino elite in the U.S.

Andrew McMahon from Keck Medicine of USC and USC Stem Cell and Alex Capron from USC Gould School of Law discuss stem cell research as politics, ethics, and law continue to shape the science and more. #USCStemCell Professor Capron is a globally recognized expert in health policy and medical ethics. He teaches Public Health Law, Torts, and Law, Science, and Medicine at the USC Gould School of Law. He also teaches at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and is co-director of the Pacific Center for Health Policy and Ethics. Professor McMahon is the Chair of the Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and Director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.  

Stem cells have made what was once impossible possible – from cloning your pet dog to designing your own baby, stem cells have got a ton of people talking. Join Gage Crump, Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell at Keck Medicine of USC, and Alex Capron, University Professor at the USC Gould School of Law and Keck Medicine of USC, as they debate what can be done and what should be done in this growing field.

Law School is so much more than what you learn inside the classroom and experiencing the legal industry from the inside can mean everything to your career.  In Part One of our multi-part series, we’ll explore the timelines and best practices for pursuing summer internships and associateships. This episode kicks off the examination through interviews with two veterans of the Career Development/Services field from USC Gould School of Law and Loyola Law School.

Interested in learning more about entertainment law and/or working in the legal technology field in Los Angeles, or transitioning from a firm to starting your own practice? Join for a live interview this Wednesday, 5/23 @ 6 pm PST with Calvin, a graduate from USC Gould School of Law. Calvin currently serves as an Attorney and Business Advisor in his own practice, which he started over a year ago after spending nearly two years working at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beforeyoutakethelsat/support

From an outsider's point of view, Mandana Dayani was on a clear path to success: After graduating from USC Gould School of Law, she had an offer lined up at a top firm. But something wasn't right. In episode six of Second Life, the chief brand officer of Everything But the House and former vice president of Rachel Zoe Inc. explains why changing careers was the best decision she ever made.

Balance is the one thing most people are seeking to maintain! Especially for women trying to balance marriage, motherhood, career, me time, and friend time!!!!! It can seem impossible and overwhelming to even think about fitting all these things into your already busy schedule. However, on this week's podcast Chief Justice/Former Attorney Kimberley Guillemet shares with us how she is able to balance, being a newly appointed judge, wife, mother, sister, friend, child of the Most High, meal prepping for the week for her husband and four daughters, yoga, president of the EPPO/PTA at her children's school and maintaining her self care and wellness after being diagnosed with Lupus. Kimberley is a former attorney who was recently appointed to Chief Justice. The South Los Angeles Native was appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti to lead the city's first ever Office of Re-entry. She has served as a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice and was also selected to serve as a member of the Division of Recidivism Reduction and Reentry Team. She graduated with high honors from Stanford University and received her Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law. All while still combing her four daughters hair every morning before school. She offers relief on how she runs a tight ship alongside her supportive hubby and has learned how to manage her multiple hats!!!

In this episode of Waking Up Bipolar, Chris Cole speaks with Dr. Elyn Saks—acclaimed scholar, mental health advocate, cancer survivor, psychiatric thriver, and best-selling author of The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness. Elyn Saks is Orrin B. Evans Professor of Law, Psychology, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the USC Gould School of Law; Director of the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics; Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the UC San Diego, School of Medicine; and Faculty at the New Center for Psychoanalysis. She served as USC Gould's associate dean for research from 2005-2010 and also teaches at the Keck School of Medicine. Saks received her JD from Yale Law School, and a PhD in Psychoanalytic Science from the New Center for Psychoanalysis. She was also awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Pepperdine University. Saks writes extensively in the area of law and mental health, having published five books and more than fifty articles and book chapters. Her research has included the ethical dimensions of psychiatric research and forced treatment of people with mental illness. Her memoir, The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness, describes her struggles with schizophrenia and her managing to craft a good life for herself in the face of a dire prognosis. The Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics at USC is a think tank that studies issues at the intersection of law, mental health, and ethics. The Institute spotlights one important mental health issue per academic year and is a collaborative effort that has included faculty and graduate students from several USC departments: law, psychiatry, psychology, social work, philosophy, neuroscience, gerontology, and engineering. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Dr. Elyn Saks brings a wealth of insight and expertise, both through the highest levels of academia and the depth of her own experience with schizophrenia. I am tremendously honored and humbled to present to you now, the incomparable Elyn Saks. The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness: https://www.amazon.com/Center-Cannot-Hold-Journey-Through/dp/1401309445 Dr. Elyn Saks’s TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/elyn_saks_seeing_mental_illness Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics: http://weblaw.usc.edu/centers/saks/ Dr. Elyn Saks's POLITICO piece, "The Consent Dilemma:" https://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2017/08/09/drug-treatment-mental-illness-000491 JOIN THE DISCUSSION at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupbipolar Chris Cole hosts the Waking Up Bipolar podcast, focused on the intersection of bipolar disorder and spiritual awakening. He is the author of The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness, inspired by his own journey of spiritual unfolding and mental health challenges. Chris Cole offers life coaching for any number of mental health conditions, specializing in bipolar disorder and spiritual emergence. Chris’s experience with addiction, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, psychosis, and spiritual emergency allows him to relate to a wide range of clients. He utilizes a holistic approach to mental health which views wellness in physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual domains. Learn more about Chris and his work at colecoaching.com. The Waking Up Bipolar podcast in now available on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts | apple.wakingupbipolar.com Google Play | google.wakingupbipolar.com Stitcher | stitcher.wakingupbipolar.com TuneIn | tunein.wakingupbipolar.com wakingupbipolar.com

This is a special live episode held during the annual Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) conference. Mediation is a powerful process but is still largely society’s best kept secret outside of the litigated case arena.  Further professionalizing mediation promises to create public awareness and increase utilization.  We will examine the impact of taking the next steps for mediators and disputants alike.” Jennifer Kalfsbeek-Goetz received her B.A.S. in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, her M.A. in Sociology from the University of Maryland, and her Ph.D. in Education Administration from Capella University.  Dr. Kalfsbeek-Goetz is currently a Dean of Student Learning at Moorpark College in southern California and was formerly the assistant Dean of program development at California State University at Northridge.  Dr. Jack Goetz is a Lecturer in Law for the Judge Judith O. Hollinger Program in Alternative Dispute Resolution at USC Gould School of Law. As a neutral, Dr. Goetz serves the public privately as well as serving on various public panels. Dr. Goetz has advocated for increasing the public utilization of mediation by strengthening the protocols for practicing in the field through voluntary mediator certification.  He currently serves as the President-elect for the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) and is President of the Mediator Certification Consortium of California. 

A voice outside the jumpsuit Part 1. Daniel interviews Carlos Monte DeLeon who is out of prison but still in CDCR custody with an ankle GPS monitor. Carlos served 17 years on a 19 year sentence he received when he was 15 years old and was released because of SB 260.  Daniel and Carlos met during a JLUSA leadership training at the USC Gould School of Law with Glen Martin and David Mensah. Carlos and Daniel discuss meeting with Human Rights Watch’s Elizabeth Calvin during a recent policy training session at ARC, acceptance, and spreading the word about available resources to the incarcerated .  Daniel briefly discusses his first trip to Sacramento to advocate for SB 394 and SB 395 and participate in the Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing where colleagues Jerome Dixon and Joel Aguilar testified. Sam Lewis, a future guest, stops in and mentions shutting down Rikers Island and turning a juvenile facility into job center. LARP (Los Angeles Re-entry Program) and Troy F. Vaughn.  Bikila Ochoa, Director of Policy at ARC, and Scott Budnick, ARC founder. www.releasedintocaptivity.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Released2cptvty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Releasedintocaptivity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/releasedintocaptivity/ Email Daniel: danielh@releasedintocaptivity.com Email Carlos: carlosc@releasedintocaptivity.com

Questioning Child Witnesses. Tom Lyon from USC Gould School of Law discusses some new techniques for talking to child witnesses, including one technique that seems to increase sensitivity without creating additional false positives.

Jonathan Shapiro is a multi-talented writer-producer who was born and raised in Los Angeles and whose talents extend into law and government. Among his television credits are serving as an executive producer on “Justice” and “Just Legal,” as a supervising producer on “Boston Legal” and “The Practice” and as co-executive producer on “Life.”  Additionally, he wrote multiple episodes for each of these series. Previously, Shapiro was chief of staff to Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante and counsel for the law firm of O’Melveny & Myers.  He also has served as a federal prosecutor for the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division in Washington, D.C. and the Central District of California.  Shapiro was appointed by California Chief Justice Ronald George to serve a two-year term on the Commission for Impartial Courts, Task Force on Public Information and Education.  In 2010, the California State Senate appointed him to a four-year term as a member of the California Little Hoover Commission Government Oversight.  He also continues to teach as an adjunct professor at USC Gould School of Law.