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Lawyers in the AtticEp 61 - How Do You Sleep at Night? w/ Ron BamiehA question often asked of criminal defense attorneys is, “How do you represent such TERRIBLE people who have done such HORRIBLE things?” This week, I talk with former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Ron Bamieh about the moral and ethical elements at play in serving as defense counsel. Ron has represented a wide range of clients accused of everything from sexual assault to murder, and has lots to say about why defense work is such a vital part of our system of justice. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamie...2025-05-0857 minLawyers in the AtticEp 60 - Trial Diary - The People v Christopher Rodriguez, Part Four w Danielle De SmethAs Danielle De Smeth anxiously waits for news of a verdict in the re-trial of Christopher Rodriguez, a teacher at UCLA’s Early Care and Education Center accused of sexual abuse of children, we talk about the new information and approaches revealed by this second trial. And then, just as we’re wrapping up our recording, Danielle gets a dramatic phone call… Read more about the verdict in the Rodriguez trial here Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https...2025-05-0333 minLawyers in the AtticEp 59 - DOGE Hits Home w/ Jennifer YatesSince the Trump administration took power in January, more than 260,000 federal workers have been fired by DOGE, the agency headed by Elon Musk and tasked with increasing “government efficiency.” This week we talk with family law attorney Jennifer Yates about the impact of job losses on divorce agreements – particularly when it comes to spousal and child support. What happens when a breadwinner no longer wins bread? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://w...2025-04-2431 minLawyers in the AtticEp 58 - The Trial of Jane Laut, Part Three w Danielle De SmethThis week we talk with senior partner Danielle De Smeth about her role in the trial of Jane Laut, who was accused of murder in the killing of her husband Dave Laut in 2009. The case brought up the painful reality of domestic violence, psychological control, and justice for women who defend themselves and their children from their abusers. Danielle shares the emotional toll the case brought upon Jane, her family, and the lawyers who defended her at trial, and offers ideas about the larger issues faced by abused women in the American legal system. Check out the...2025-04-1738 minLawyers in the AtticEp 57 - The Trial of Jane Laut, Part Two w Ron BamiehJane Laut was charged with murder in the 2009 killing of her husband, Dave Laut, an Olympic athlete and local sports hero. Jane’s story of relentless abuse at the hands of her husband made for a shocking and contentious trial that still haunts many of the major players, including Ron Bamieh, who served as her defense attorney. In Part Two of our series, Ron tells the story of Jane’s trial, which holds a number of shocking developments, from prosecutorial misconduct to an outcome that remains incredibly disturbing. Stay tuned for Part 3, with Danielle De Smeth’s story of her ow...2025-04-101h 07Lawyers in the AtticEp 56 - The Trial of Jane Laut, Part One w Ron BamiehJane Laut was charged with murder in the 2009 killing of her husband, Dave Laut, an Olympic athlete and local sports hero. Jane’s story of relentless abuse at the hands of her husband made for a shocking and contentious trial that still haunts many of the major players, including Ron Bamieh, who served as her defense attorney. In the first episode of a two-part series, Ron describes how he became involved in Jane’s defense, how his expertise in the field of domestic violence shaped his attitude and legal strategy, and how prosecutorial malfeasance contributed to a hostile atmosphere as t...2025-04-0351 minLawyers in the AtticEp 55 - CHAOS - The Manson Murders w/ Jennifer YatesJennifer Yates is a senior partner at the firm whose work focuses on family law, but she’s also a dedicated true crime fanatic with a deep interest in the dark side of human behavior. In this episode we talk about the Netflix documentary CHAOS: The Manson Murders, which presents an alternative version of Charles Manson’s violent hippie cult, one that involves the CIA, LSD, and weaponized mind control experiments. How far down the Manson rabbit hole go? And why are we still obsessed with Manson’s murderous project? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by...2025-03-2745 minLawyers in the AtticEp 54 - DA vs Defense w Ron BamiehWhat’s it like to work on “both sides of the law”? For the firm’s founding partner, Ron Bamieh, who worked as a prosecutor before starting a private criminal defense firm, the experience has given him deep perspectives on the intersection of justice, business, and the art of serving clients. In this conversation he shares some of the lessons he’s drawn from years of trial experience, and of course offers his uncensored takes on what it takes to be an effective criminal attorney. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh...2025-03-2050 minLawyers in the AtticEp 53 - A Week in the Life w Danielle De SmethIt’s a wacky world for lawyers these days, and as one of the firm’s senior partners, Danielle De Smeth has a front seat for much of the wackiness. She joins us in the attic this week to talk about the many cases she’s currently juggling, as we contemplate a “week in the life” of a busy working attorney. From noisy neighbor lawsuits and criminal abuse cases to rapidly disintegrating federal agencies, Danielle shares her perspectives on an intense and shifting legal chessboard. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh...2025-03-1342 minLawyers in the AtticEp 52 - The Black Mirror of AI and the Law w/ Jennifer YatesThis week we talk with attorney Jennifer Yates about two big news stories last week that highlighted the dangers of AI and digital tech in the legal industry: another lawyer in trouble for citing non-existent cases “hallucinated” by ChatGPT, and the California State Bar’s disastrous attempt to administer the exam with remote technology. What can we learn from these embarrassing missteps, and how can we find a reasonable way to practice law with these emerging tools? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehde...2025-03-0642 minLawyers in the AtticEp 51 - School for the Neurospicy, Part Two w Meghan SherryMeghan Sherry is an attorney whose work focuses on equity in education. In Part Two of our conversation, we continue discussing Meghan’s personal experiences and legal perspectives on the challenge of equal access for students with autism and other intellectual disabilities. We explore the role of parents, teachers, administrators, politicians, and students themselves within a complicated legal landscape, and try to imagine new ways of approaching a set of problems that aren’t going away. Click here to listen to Part One of this conversation. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the l...2025-02-2747 minLawyers in the AtticEp 50 - School for the Neurospicy w Meghan SherryMeghan Sherry is an attorney whose work focuses on equity in education. In Part One of a two-part conversation, she shares her personal experiences and legal perspectives on the challenge of equal access for students with disabilities. We discuss the roles of parents, teachers, administrators, politicians, and students themselves within a complicated legal landscape, and try to imagine new ways of approaching a set of problems that aren’t going away. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l...2025-02-2046 minLawyers in the AtticEp 49 - Free Luigi? w/ Ron BamiehThis week the firm’s founding partner, Ron Bamieh, climbs the ladder to answer questions from our listeners. The number one legal case on everyone’s mind recently is the case of Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City in December. Ron sheds light on the idea of “jury nullification” and other issues around Luigi’s case, and answers other questions from listeners posting on our Instagram “Ask a Lawyer” thread. If you’ve got a burning question or a topic you’d like us to talk about on the show, head t...2025-02-1349 minLawyers in the AtticEp 48 - ICE Crackdown w/ Danielle De Smeth and Ruby NavaThe Trump administration is cracking down on illegal immigration, with new rules, guidelines, and policies for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents) agents conducting raids, stops, deportations, and more. These actions have deep implications for people living and working in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Senior partner Danielle De Smeth outlines some of these dramatic changes, and what they mean for undocumented people, with translation help from legal assistant Ruby Nava. Check out our Instagram thread and ask a question for us to answer on a future episode: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFJCYuVybuP/ 2025-02-0624 minLawyers in the AtticEp 47 - How to Start a Law Firm w/ Ron BamiehRon Bamieh’s life hit a crossroads in 2001, when his audacious political campaign for the office of District Attorney of Ventura County hit an unexpected bump: anti-Arab racism in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks, cynically weaponized by his opponent. In the aftermath of that loss, Ron regrouped, left the DA’s office, and started his own law firm. In this conversation, he tells the story of how he grew a successful firm from the ground up, even as personal and professional tragedies took their toll on the business and his emotional health. This story has...2025-01-3050 minLawyers in the AtticEp 46 - Tik Tok v America w Danielle De SmethIt was a wild weekend for Tik Tok users, with the app shutting down on Saturday night, only to reappear on Sunday morning with a cryptic thank you note to “President Trump” for magically restoring access to America’s number one brain-rotting video platform. This week Danielle joins us for a conversation all about the legal angles at play here, from the U.S. government’s argument that Tik Tok represents a national security threat to the larger free speech issues attached to social media in general. Where is this all headed? We’re not sure, but like and subscribe...2025-01-2150 minLawyers in the AtticEp 45 - Do Grandparents Have Rights? w/ Jennifer YatesThis week I’m joined by family law attorney Jennifer Yates, who helps answer the question: What legal rights, if any, do grandparents have over child custody and visitation when parents divorce? She offers some surprising takes on how this works in reality, and explains how grandparents and other stakeholders can navigate the challenging legal landscape of a rearranged family unit. In this episode we briefly discuss the 2008 true crime documentary Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father, but be warned: it’s an immensely disturbing story. Lawyers in the Attic is broug...2025-01-1635 minLawyers in the AtticEp 44 - Trial Diary - The People v Christopher Rodriguez, Part Three w Danielle De SmethOn Part Three of our Trial Diary, attorney Danielle De Smeth provides some shocking updates in the trial of Christopher Rodriguez. Rodriguez was a teacher who worked at the UCLA Early Care and Education Center for more than 25 years. He stands accused of a number of charges of sexual abuse of children at the school, and Danielle is representing several of the victims’ families in potential civil litigation regarding UCLA’s negligence and liability for Rodriguez’s alleged crimes. In this trial diary, Danielle tells us about the verdict in this trial, and how it changes the future legal landsc...2025-01-0932 minLawyers in the AtticEp 43 - Murderball w/ Jennifer Yates and Meghan SherryIt’s a whole new year for Lawyers in the Attic, and we’re starting off 2025 by diving into our sick obsession with history’s nastiest serial killers. In this conversation, attorneys Jennifer Yates and Meghan Sherry come to the attic to discuss the recent Netflix documentary This is the Zodiac Speaking, as we explore how the Zodiac murders sparked our collective interest in weird killings and the strange, often disturbingly normal people who commit them. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instag...2025-01-0249 minLawyers in the AtticEp 42 - Trial Diary - The People v Christopher Rodriguez, Part Two w Danielle De SmethOn Part Two of our Trial Diary, attorney Danielle De Smeth catches us up on developments in the trial of Christopher Rodriguez. Rodriguez was a teacher who worked at the UCLA Early Care and Education Center for more than 25 years. He stands accused of a number of charges of sexual abuse of children at the school, and Danielle is representing several of the victims’ families in potential civil litigation regarding UCLA’s negligence and liability for Rodriguez’s alleged crimes. In this trial diary, Danielle explains the relationship between criminal and civil trials, and offers details on how abusers can hi...2024-12-1938 minLawyers in the AtticEp 41 - Trial Diary - The People v Christopher Rodriguez, Part One w Danielle De SmethChristopher Rodriguez was a teacher who worked at the UCLA Early Care and Education Center for nearly 25 years. He stands accused of a number of charges of sexual abuse of children at the school, and attorney Danielle De Smeth is representing several of the victims’ families in potential civil litigation regarding UCLA’s negligence and liability for Rodriguez’s alleged crimes. In this trial diary, Danielle explains the relationship between criminal and civil trials, and offers details on how abusers can hide in plain sight by manipulating their institutional position. This is a disturbing and eye-opening conversation about kids, parent...2024-12-1340 minLawyers in the AtticEp 40 - The Curious Trial of Manuel Rodriguez w Ron BamiehManuel Rodriguez was 19 years old when he was charged with a gang-related murder in Santa Paula, California in 2007. The resulting trial, in which founding partner Ron Bamieh served as his defense attorney, contained shocking twists and revelations that resulted in a surprising (and historic) outcome. In this conversation, Ron joins us to share the story of Manuel’s case, and offers his thoughts on the challenges of handling criminal defense when the prosecution is playing with a loaded deck. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bam...2024-12-0647 minLawyers in the AtticEp 39 - Broken Home for the Holidays w Jennifer YatesIt’s holiday time, so you know what that means: bitter divorces and custody disputes! This week we talk with family law attorney and senior partner Jennifer Yates about the special family pressure that holidays can bring, particularly for families dealing with kids and custody issues. Jennifer shares some brutal stories along with tips on how everyone can navigate this time of year with minimum drama and maximum cheer. Links to resources mentioned in this episode: Handling Holiday Hassles with a Co-Parent Who Hates You BIFF for Co-parent Communication Lawyers in th...2024-11-2742 minLawyers in the AtticEp 38 - The End of No Fault Divorce? w/ Jennifer YatesIn the wake of conservative electoral victories this month, there is renewed discussion about the end of “no fault divorce,” a key victory from the feminist political moment in the 1970s. Perhaps unsurprisingly, family law attorney and senior partner Jennifer Yates has lots to say about that, and joins us in the attic this week for a conversation all about the rapidly evolving legal landscape of marriage and divorce in the Trump era. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.in...2024-11-1449 minLawyers in the AtticEp 37 - OK, Coach w Ron BamiehRon Bamieh is much more than Ventura’s favorite lawyer. As a parent and coach, he’s made a significant impact on the lives of the city’s young people for more than 30 years. I know because I was one of those young people, learning the law from Ron as a high school student in the County Mock Trial competition way back in the 1990s. In this conversation, Ron reflects on his years as a coach and mentor, and offers some stories about the unexpected connections between legal work and helping kids learn to win together. Lawyers in the...2024-11-0748 minLawyers in the AtticEp 36 - Season of the Witch w/ Jennifer YatesIt’s officially Spooky Season on Lawyers in the Attic, so this week we’re talking about the history of witch trials with attorney Jennifer Yates, who shares stories from the recent book Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson. Along the way, we reflect on how the specter of “witches” continues to haunt the American legal landscape, in surprising (and not so surprising) forms. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & De Smeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube...2024-10-3143 minLawyers in the AtticEp 35 - Scar Tissue w Danielle De SmethImmediately upon passing the bar exam in 2009, attorney Danielle De Smeth began experiencing a persistent shortness of breath that left doctors puzzled, initiating a years-long medical mystery that ultimately changed her perspectives on health, career, and much more. In this conversation, she tells a personal story that’s as inspiring as it is harrowing, and offers a few lessons on perseverance in the face of adversity. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www...2024-10-2438 minLawyers in the AtticEp 34 - Lawyers in the Age of AI w/ Danielle De SmethThis week senior partner Danielle De Smeth joins us to report on her experiences at the CLIO Cloud Conference in Austin, Texas earlier this month. The conference focused on the future of the legal profession in light of recent developments in AI, and Danielle shares some mind-blowing, sometimes terrifying, ideas about how tech is changing the work that lawyers do, and how smaller law firms can keep up. Check out The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology by Nita A. Farahany Lawyers in the Attic is b...2024-10-1737 minLawyers in the AtticEp 33 - Who Had the Knife? w Ron BamiehRon Bamieh has worked dozens of murder cases, both as a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. In this conversation, he tells the story of Gus Tapia, who was accused of a 2006 murder in Ventura, California and hired Ron to defend him. As the case unfolds, Ron discovers that the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the wrong man for the crime. And that’s just the tip of a very disturbing iceberg. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https...2024-10-1036 minLawyers in the AtticEp 32 - Child Custody Across Borders w Jennifer YatesWhat happens when a spouse takes the children across national borders? Family law attorney Jennifer Yates joins us this week to examine a shocking local case, as a judge awards a father sole custody and rules to “deport” a mother’s children to Italy – but is that the whole story? As we unpack the legal elements at play when dealing with international divorce and child custody cases, Jennifer fills us in on how the law can shape personal lives across the globe. Read more about the case: https://frankreport.com/2024/08/30/hague-convention-custody-battle-u-s-moms-kids-deported-to-italy/ Lawyers in the Attic is brough...2024-09-2633 minLawyers in the AtticEp 31 - Lawyer or Therapist?This week we talk with the family law super team at Bamieh & De Smeth: Jennifer Yates, Jason Frantz, and Thelma Corsa. These are seasoned family law attorneys with stories to tell and bittersweet life lessons to share. In this conversation, we talk about the hard facts of divorce and child custody, and reflect on the tricky balancing act of emotional and legal support for people in challenging personal situations. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ 2024-09-1941 minLawyers in the AtticEp 30 - Mock Trial Memories w Danielle De SmethThis week attorney and senior partner Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic to share memories and reflections of a formative experience from her high school days: participating in the Ventura County Mock Trial competition. From overcoming nerves and dressing appropriately to the unexpectedly fierce competition with rival schools, we explore how the Mock Trial experience introduced us to legal work at a young age, and continues to shape our perspectives on law and life. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ I...2024-09-1253 minLawyers in the AtticTrial Diary - The People v Jacob Caliboso, Part Three w/ Ron BamiehIn April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this case, while tragic, is not murder. This episode covers days 7-9 of the trial, with Ron...2024-09-1058 minLawyers in the AtticEp 29 - Back to SchoolIt’s back to school week, so we’ve got all the firm’s senior partners (Ron Bamieh, Danielle De Smeth, and Jennifer Yates) together in the attic for a conversation about schools, students, teachers, and the long arm of the law. We also kick off the NFL season with details about our “Partner Picks” livestreams, every Wednesday at 4pm Pacific. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: htt...2024-09-0552 minLawyers in the AtticEp 28 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Six w/ Ron BamiehIn the concluding episode of our series on the murder of Katrina Montgomery, Ron Bamieh describes his experience serving as lead prosecutor in the trials of Justin Merriman and his mother, Beverlee Sue Merriman. The court proceedings contain some of the wildest moments of Ron’s legal career, and the case’s outcome leads us to reflect on the meaning of justice for Katrina and her family. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://w...2024-08-291h 07Lawyers in the AtticTrial Diary - The People v Jacob Caliboso, Part Two w/ Ron BamiehIn April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this case, while tragic, is not murder. This episode covers days 4-6 of the trial, with Ron...2024-08-2734 minLawyers in the AtticEp 27 - Bookworm w Jennifer YatesWhen she’s not at the office or in court, family law attorney and senior partner Jennifer Yates can most likely be found reading novels and non-fiction, consuming books at an impressive rate (and tracking them on her reading apps). This week we talk about the connections between Jen’s reading practice and her work as a lawyer, as she reflects on a life of book nerdery and shares some of her recent favorites. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.i...2024-08-221h 02Lawyers in the AtticEp 26 - Seasons of the Law w Jennifer Yates and Danielle De SmethDo people really commit more crimes during the hotter summer months? Are there more divorces in January? As it turns out, yes! This week we talk with Jennifer Yates and Danielle De Smeth about the seasonal flow of life at a law firm, as we explore how weather, human psychology, economics and a host of other factors shape the yearly rhythms of legal work. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...2024-08-1547 minLawyers in the AtticTrial Diary - The People v Jacob Caliboso, Part One w/ Ron BamiehIn April 2024, Jacob Caliboso, a 25 year old man from Oxnard, California, stood trial in Ventura County Superior Court for his involvement in the deaths of Elva Andrade, 55, and her granddaughter Nevaeh Gomez, 7. Caliboso was charged with 2nd degree murder after driving under the influence of prescription drugs and striking the motor scooter driven by Andrade. In this series of episodes, we follow Ron Bamieh, Caliboso’s attorney, as he mounts a defense and attempts to convince a jury that this case, while tragic, is not murder. This episode covers the first three days of the tri...2024-08-1333 minLawyers in the AtticEp 25 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Five w/ Ron BamiehIn Chapter Five of our series on the disappearance of Katrina Montgomery, founding partner Ron Bamieh describes building a complex wire operation in a county jail to ensnare the main suspect, Justin Merriman. As the case progresses, we learn shocking details about Merriman’s mother, Beverlee Sue Merriman, and her level of involvement in covering up her son’s heinous crimes. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik...2024-08-0853 minLawyers in the AtticEp 24- The Magic of a Prenuptial Agreement w Jennifer YatesLove is forever – until it isn’t. And that’s when a prenuptial agreement can come in handy. This week we talk with family law attorney Jennifer Yates about one of marriage’s most controversial documents, as we explore how prenups can function as important legal and practical guides when things go sour. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic 2024-08-0145 minLawyers in the AtticEp 23 - Hiding in Plain Sight w Danielle De SmethThis week senior partner Danielle De Smeth joins us in the attic to talk about her current role representing families of victims in a disturbing sex abuse case emerging out of UCLA. We talk about the details of the case and the wider institutional culture that allows predators to get away with heinous acts for years, sometimes decades, before justice is served. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic ...2024-07-2546 minLawyers in the AtticEp 22 - The Brangelina Divorce w Jennifer YatesFamily law attorney Jennifer Yates, aka The Divorce Whisperer™, joins us in the attic this week for an examination of the Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie divorce saga. From jointly owned French wineries and plastic surgery bills to child custody and serious abuse allegations, we talk about the legal elements at play when giant celebrity couples split up. Stars: are they really just like us? Check out this insanely detailed timeline of the Pitt/Jolie divorce proceedings: https://www.thedailybeast.com/brad-pitt-and-angelina-jolie-relationship-divorce-timeline Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSm...2024-07-1855 minLawyers in the AtticEp 21 - Compassion Fatigue w/ Charlotte KremThis week we’re joined by Charlotte Krem, attorney at Bamieh & De Smeth, who shares her experiences working in both criminal and civil law. We talk about the need to confront one’s idealism in the context of the “real world,” and how balancing noble intentions with effective legal work (while maintaining your own sanity) is a critical skill for young lawyers to develop. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyer...2024-07-1251 minLawyers in the AtticEp 20 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Four w/ Ron BamiehThis week, we continue the harrowing saga of Katrina Montgomery, a young woman who disappeared in 1992 after attending a party thrown by white supremacist gang members. In this episode, Ron Bamieh, who served as a prosecutor and key investigator of the case, explains how a complicated, unprecedented wire operation uncovered critical evidence, and the dark truth of Katrina’s fate begins to surface. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawy...2024-06-271h 08Lawyers in the AtticEp 19 - The Legal Landscape of Special Education w Danielle De SmethThis week we’re joined by senior partner Danielle De Smeth, who explains how parents of children with disabilities can navigate the complicated legal rights and responsibilities of special education. Danielle shares a number of stories that highlight the particular challenges families can face in securing equal and dignified schooling for their children, and discusses the role of legislation and litigation in achieving that goal. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtu...2024-06-2054 minLawyers in the AtticEp 18 - The Law Life Balance w/ Anzac JacobsAnzac Jacobs is a criminal defense attorney at Bamieh & De Smeth who joins us in the attic this week for a conversation about his path to becoming a lawyer, the tricky “work/life balance” of legal life, and the complicated relationship between defense attorneys and local law enforcement. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic 2024-06-131h 11Lawyers in the AtticEp 17 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Three w/ Ron BamiehThis week we return to the story of Katrina Montgomery, whose 1992 disappearance led to a years-long investigation, ultimately headed by prosecutor Ron Bamieh at the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. In this episode, Ron explains how some of the case’s most shocking developments unfolded in 1998, as he and his team crafted a sophisticated wire operation to ensnare the main suspects in hopes of finding Katrina and bringing those responsible to justice. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.insta...2024-06-071h 13Lawyers in the AtticEp 16 - State of the Legal UnionThis week we are graced by the presence of all three senior partners at Bamieh & De Smeth, who join us in the attic for a conversation about law school and the outlook for young lawyers in a rapidly changing legal landscape. Ron, Danielle, and Jennifer have lots to say about the different paths one can take in the legal world, and share stories and insights about what it really means to “succeed” as a lawyer. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https...2024-05-3150 minLawyers in the AtticEp 15 - Stalker w Jennifer YatesThe death of O.J. Simpson provides us an occasion to reflect on domestic violence, “stalkers,” pests, and other dangers of relationships gone toxic. Family law attorney Jennifer Yates joins us in the attic for a conversation about the legal angles involved when “the ex” just can’t, or won’t, let it go. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheatt2024-05-2349 minLawyers in the AtticEp 14 - Special But Equal w Meghan SherryThis week we talk with Meghan Sherry, an attorney at Bamieh & De Smeth whose work focuses on equity in education, particularly around disability and access issues. In this conversation, she shares how her own experiences shaped her path in the legal world, and explains how ideas about “special education” are evolving in the 21st century. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@l...2024-05-181h 04
inControlep23 - Bassam Bamieh: Sampled Data Systems, PDEs, Distributed Control of Spatially Invariant Systems, Coherence, Resistive Losses, Cochlear Instabilities, and Stochasticity in Feedback LoopsOutline00:00 - Intro01:17 - Early Years04:17 - The “Scenic Route” to Control Theory12:44 - Sampled Data Systems22:26 - Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) Identification28:07 - From Distributed Systems and PDEs ...38:59 - ... to Distributed Control of Spatially Invariant Systems49:02 - Taming the Navier-Stokes Equations50:55 - Advice to Future Students1:13:12 - Coherence in Large Scale Systems1:32:28 - On Resistive Losses in Power Systems1:39:00 - Cochlear Instabilities1:50:40 - Stochasticity in Feedback Loops2:00:00 - About Linear and Nonlinear Control2:08:14 - How to Select a Research Problem2:14:21 - Fu...2024-05-152h 23Lawyers in the AtticEp 13 - Finding Katrina, Chapter Two w Ron BamiehContinuing our story of Katrina Montgomery’s disturbing disappearance in 1992, attorney Ron Bamieh tells us how, after taking on the case in 1997, he began the tricky process of ensnaring the main suspects. In this conversation, we hear about Ron and his team getting warrants, leaning on witnesses, and traveling across the country to find the people responsible for Katrina’s death. As they narrow in on a central suspect, Justin Merriman, Ron and his partner Mark Volpei make a series of startling discoveries. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSm...2024-05-091h 03Lawyers in the AtticEp 12 - Adventures in Personal Injury w Danielle De SmethThis week senior partner Danielle De Smeth climbs the ladder and joins us in the attic for a conversation all about the world of personal injury, from car accidents to dog bites. Danielle has some incredible stories to share about how technology is shaping civil litigation, and explains how getting the right insurance coverage is a vital tool of self defense. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic ...2024-05-0248 minLawyers in the AtticEp 11 - Finding Katrina, Chapter One w Ron BamiehThe disappearance of Katrina Montgomery is one of the more haunting cases in Ventura County’s history. Katrina was 20 years old in 1992 when she attended a party on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and was never seen or heard from again. In this series of episodes, attorney Ron Bamieh tells the story of how, in 1997, five years after Katrina’s disappearance, he began investigating the case as an ambitious young prosecutor working in the Ventura County District Attorney’s office. The ensuing investigation took Ron and his partners into a dark world of white supremacist gangs, drug trafficking, and sexual violen...2024-04-2659 minLawyers in the AtticEp 10 - When Love is a Court Order w/ Jennifer YatesFamily law attorney (and senior partner at Bamieh & De Smeth) Jennifer Yates comes to the attic this week for a conversation about the strange, disturbing world of “alienation” camps for children of divorced parents, as we explore how our most intimate relationships intersect with the legal system. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawyersintheattic 2024-04-1846 minLawyers in the AtticEp 9 - Show Up to WinWhat makes a good lawyer? And more importantly, what makes a bad lawyer? This week we’ve got all the firm’s senior partners (Ron Bamieh, Danielle De Smeth, and Jennifer Yates) together in the attic to offer their (often brutally) honest advice to young attorneys about how to make it in a rapidly evolving legal world. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic Tik Tok: https://www.tikto...2024-04-1255 minLawyers in the AtticEp 8 - More Than Meets the P.I. w Danielle De SmethHave YOU been injured in a car accident? Do you remember the McDonald’s “hot coffee” case? This week Danielle climbs up to the attic to share her thoughts on the world of personal injury or “P.I.” as we say in the biz (the lawyer biz). Personal injury litigation is a massive piece of the American economy, and in this conversation we get into the good, bad, and ugly bits of a widely misunderstood industry. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: h...2024-04-0544 minLawyers in the AtticEp 7 - Locked Up w/ Ron BamiehThis week Ron stops by the attic to share some details on a tragic local murder case, as he strategizes a defense for his client. This leads us to a wider discussion of felony murder and recent sentencing/police reform movements in cities like San Francisco and New York. With crime remaining a major concern heading into an election year, how do we balance safety and security with freedom and civil rights? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...2024-03-2852 minLawyers in the AtticEp 6 - I'm Literally Not Saying She's a Gold Digger w Jennifer YatesKanye West’s 2005 mega hit “Gold Digger” repeats a number of popular misconceptions about gender bias in the American family court system. In this episode, family law attorney (and senior partner at Bamieh & De Smeth) Jennifer Yates joins us for a conversation about what’s right and wrong in Kanye’s song, as we explore divorce, alimony, child custody, prenuptial agreements, and all the other messy legal elements that come into play when love goes wrong. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: ht...2024-03-2154 minLawyers in the AtticEp 5 - The Bully On the Screen w Danielle De SmethThis week Danielle stops by the attic to discuss school bullying in the age of Tik Tok, as she offers details of an intense civil rights case in Santa Barbara that highlights the rapidly shifting landscape of tech and the law. What legal responsibilities do school officials have when it comes to bullying, both online and in person? And what options do parents have when their child is subjected to harassment and abuse from schoolmates? Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagram: http...2024-03-1442 minLawyers in the AtticEp 4 - Malice Doesn't Live Here AnymoreIt’s an exciting week in the attic, with all of the firm’s senior partners climbing the ladder for a roundtable conversation. Ron Bamieh, Danielle De Smeth, and Jennifer Yates get on the mics to offer their takes on a few of 2024’s biggest cases, from the “cannabis psychosis” murder in Thousand Oaks, California, to the continuing legal fallout from Alec Baldwin’s accidental (negligent?) killing of a cinematographer on the set of the film Rust in 2021. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Instagra...2024-03-0748 minLawyers in the AtticEp 3 - Where Dreams Go to Die w Jennifer YatesThis week we talk with Jennifer Yates, senior partner at Bamieh & De Smeth. Jennifer shares the chilling childhood story that drew her into a life of law, and explains how the world of family law presents unique emotional pitfalls for both clients and attorneys. From divorce and child custody to the ever controversial “prenup,” Jennifer relates how personal lives dramatically change when the state gets involved. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyersintheattic/ YouTube: https://www.you...2024-02-291h 00Lawyers in the AtticEp 2 - A Tort is Not a Cake w Danielle De SmethThis week we talk with attorney Danielle De Smeth, senior partner at Bamieh & De Smeth. Danielle tells us about the chance encounter in high school that set her on the path to law school, the growing pains of transitioning from school to the “real world” of criminal law and civil litigation, and some key ideas and cases that continue to challenge her worldview. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com/ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lawyersintheattic TikTok: https://www.tikto...2024-02-2256 minLawyers in the AtticEp 1 - The Bamieh Method w Ron BamiehIn the debut episode of Lawyers in the Attic, we talk with attorney Ron Bamieh, whose storied career is the stuff of local legend in the coastal communities of Southern California. Ron shares some highlights of that career, from landing a job in the White House right out of law school, to working capital murder cases in the Ventura County District Attorney’s office, to building his own law firm from the ground up. Lawyers in the Attic is brought to you by the law offices of Bamieh & DeSmeth: https://www.bamiehdesmeth.com Subscribe to our...2024-02-1348 min
RealRadioRealRadio feat. Mirna BamiehOur last discussion needed a sequel, so during her New York visit we had a chance to sit down with Mirna Bamieh in studio to hear about her current projects (Sour Things) and hints on upcoming works. You can sense movement in the way she speaks; it's clear that movement is part of her personal story and fuels her passion. They say some fish would drown if they stopped swimming; Mirna sees the world as her ocean and swims to stay alive. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!Find us on...2023-12-221h 08
The Stack Overflow PodcastCloudflare Workers have a new skill: AI inference-as-a-serviceCloudflare is a cloud provider used by almost 20% of all websites. Developers new to Cloudflare can get started here.Cloudflare recently launched Workers AI, an open, pay-as-you-go AI inference-as-a-service platform that lets developers run machine learning models on the Cloudflare network from their own code. Developers can get started here.On a related note, read Ryan’s article exploring the infrastructure and code behind edge functions or check out his conversation with Vercel CTO Malte Ubl.Retrieval augmented generation (RAG) is a strategy that helps address both LLM hallucinations and out-of-date training data....2023-11-2125 min
Atom CTO PodcastsAdib Bamieh: The Rule of Three and Ten in Business GrowthJoin Bhairav and Adib on this enlightening episode of the Atom CTO Podcast. They’ll offer valuable insights on the complexities of equity splits and the best approach to hiring for a flourishing startup. They’ll break down the process of equity splits among co-founders while highlighting the vital nature of vesting agreements in startups. Explore why equity is not only representative of what has been done in the past but also the work that will be done in the future.
Additionally, Bhairav and Adib dive into the rigorous terrain of hiring the right people for your startup. From understanding equi...2023-10-081h 07
Atom CTO PodcastsIts better to go out in a ball of flames than a puff of smoke - Adib Bamieh TrailerI ask the usual 5 questions to Adib Bamieh, the founder of Bamboo Orchard:
https://bamboo-orchard.com/2023-10-0402 min
Real World EntrepreneurshipMastering the Art of Startup HiringIn this podcast, we discuss the importance of hiring the right people for a business. We call upon the wisdom of Adib Bamieh from Bamboo Orchard who suggests that therea re three core characteristics you should look for when hiring someone: self-motivation, communication, and humility. He also suggests that it is important to understand what a potential hire does in their previous role and how much impact they have in their team. The conversation then moves on to the tech boom of the last few years and how many people find themselves in...2023-09-1228 min
Palestine DebriefMirna Bamieh: Performing Palestinian FoodIn this episode, Rafeef, Tayla and Tom are joined by Mirna Bamieh, Palestinian chef, artist and founder of the Palestine Hosting Society - a cultural and social project that seeks to reclaim and revitalize Palestinian food practices and dishes. Listen in to learn about Mirna’s commitment to celebrating the Palestinian identity, culture, and heritage through food. Links:Check out the Palestine Hosting Society founded by Mirna here and visit her website to explore her other art projects and initiativesWatch Mirna talk about the origins of the Palestine Hosting Society its importance her...2023-07-1246 min
Divided by BrandShould you design your startup business brand now?Spotlight GuestI chat with Adib Bamieh who has 15+ years working as COO and CEO of various startups including Base PT, Henchman, TravelNest, Chip Financial and extensive experience in hospitality and finance. Adib works to a pragmatic approach of understanding what businesses need at the right time.Adib has led a number of companies through strategy changes and business transformation projects. He specialises in workflow management and high growth businesses and is in his element when supporting businesses to get more from their teams.Get Your Brand Score Report2023-05-241h 04
Modern Persian FoodRe-Beats: Persian Stew KhoreshIn light of the Zan, Zendegi, Azadi movement (Women, Life, Freedom) we are not broadcasting new content this week. Instead, we are “re-beating” an earlier episode about Khoresh (original episode #8). Co-hosts Bita and Beata talk about their favorite Persian stews which are served with rice - what’s in them, how to prepare them, short-cuts (Beats Cheats) and favorites. What is Persian Stew (khoresh or khoresht) and is it really a stew? More of a hearty sauce made with delicious braised meat, vegetables, herbs, nuts, beans, and/or legumes served ov...2022-10-1220 min
Lawyers Who CareRon Bamieh - Personal Injury and Criminal Law - Lawyers Who Care with Andrew SamalinAndrew Samalin interviews Ron Bamieh, Founder/Partner of Bamieh And DeSmeth PLC. He uses his 22 years of experience and extensive trial experience to help his clients obtain their most favorable outcomes. Ron has successfully defended 11 murder cases.Connect with Ron BamiehLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-bamieh-586bbb/Connect with Andrew SamalinWebsite: https://samalinwealth.com/Email: Info@SamalinWealth.com2021-10-1510 min
Spies up your lifeEp33. 'Swedish Intelligence Officer Michael Rawlinson's Strange Fate And Mysterious Death' - Part 8Judge Francesco Florit responds to, what he calls, prosecutor Maria Bamieh's false and inaccurate accusations from Ep31.
Also; When EULEX Head Of Mission Gabrielle Meucci and prosecutor Danilo Ceccarelli broke into surveillance officer Michael Rawlinson's safe, were they really "just" looking for original documents and telephone intercepts of criminals? Or... were they actually looking for something else? Something that Michael Rawlinson and the Finnish prosecutor Heikki Wendorf had picked up and were investigating? Something that needed to be secured to protect EULEX and the President of Kosovo, but not least the EU?
Guest: Judge Francesco Florit (former President of the...2021-09-1859 min
Spies up your lifeEp32. 'Swedish Intelligence Officer Michael Rawlinson's Strange Fate And Mysterious Death' - Part 7Maria Bamieh continues her remarkable story with allegations of corruption and cover-up within the EU-mission, Eulex in Kosovo. She also shines more light on what happened to the Swedish surveillance officer Michael Rawlinson and how he was treated within the mission itself.
Guest: Maria Bamieh - Prosecutor and former Head of Financial Crimes at EULEX.
A podcast by: Mikael Hylin
Music: Anton Fossum-Hylin
Story editor: Lærke Rasmussen
Cover: Rawlinson in his Swedish officer uniform. Photo- Private / Yvonne Åsell_SVD
Friskrivningsklausul: Berättelserna, de fakta som presenteras samt synpunkter och åsikter som uttrycks i denna Podcast är endast synpunkter av de so...2021-09-1859 min
Spies up your lifeEp31. 'Swedish Intelligence Officer Michael Rawlinson's Strange Fate And Mysterious Death' - Part 6When Maria Bamieh decided to go to the press with allegations of corruption and cover-up within Eulex in Kososv, she became a folk hero to many ordinary Kosovans. But her employer at EULEX began an aggressive fight against her, depicting her as a mediocre prosecutor, mad and menopausal. Any means allowed, as long as she was kept quiet. Listen to her side of this remarkable story.
Guest: Maria Bamieh - Prosecutor and former Head of Financial Crimes at EULEX.
A podcast by: Mikael Hylin
Music: Anton Fossum-Hylin
Story editor: Lærke Rasmussen
Cover: Rawlinson in his Swedish officer uniform. Photo- P...2021-09-181h 01
Finding FoundersReclaiming Stolen Recipes and Lost Palestinian History: Founder Wisdom #45 - Mirna BamiehHow do we recover history that has been deliberately erased? And how does that past impact the present? Today we answer those questions in conversation with Mirna Bamieh a Palestinian artist focused on the politics of disappearance. Mirna was born in Ramallah, Palestine in 1983. Throughout her life she expressed and explored her identity through food and art. In 2017 she started the Palestine Hosting Society, to rediscover and share Palestinian recipes and cultural identity as a way of reclaiming Palestinian identity in the form of performance art.
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Creative Scene | كرييتف سينPalestine Hosting Society | إستضافات فلسطينPalestine Hosting Society is a live art project that investigates food practices in Palestine. A conversation with the founder Mirna Bamieh where we talked about her work revolving around Palestinian food and the themes of disappearance and memory.استضافات فلسطين هو مشروع فني بيبحث بالممارسات حول الطعام. حوار مع المؤسسة ميرنا بامية حكينا في عن شغلها يلي بيتمحور حول المطبخ الفلسطيني وموضوعين الإختفاء والذاكرة.إستمعوا ل كرييتف سين على بوديوListen to Creative Scene with Elyan Jabre on Podeo2021-06-1637 min
Modern Persian FoodCultural Spotlight - Ramadan FoodsIn Episode #29, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore the foods that are associated with the fasting month of Ramadan that many people in the Persian culture participate in. Ramadan is a one month long fasting period, following an Arabic calendar. Many folks in Persian culture who are Isalmic in religious beliefs fast for the month of Ramadan. Fasting occurs from sun-up to sun-down. The date moves forward by approximately 10 days each year. It is a time of spiritual reflection and self improvement. Foods associated with Ramadan are often sweets to break the fast a...2021-04-2115 min
SpionpoddenEp33. 'Swedish Intelligence Officer Michael Rawlinson's Strange Fate And Mysterious Death' - Part 8Judge Francesco Florit responds to, what he calls, prosecutor Maria Bamieh's false and inaccurate accusations from Ep31.
Also; When EULEX Head Of Mission Gabrielle Meucci and prosecutor Danilo Ceccarelli broke into surveillance officer Michael Rawlinson's safe, were they really "just" looking for original documents and telephone intercepts of criminals? Or... were they actually looking for something else? Something that Michael Rawlinson and the Finnish prosecutor Heikki Wendorf had picked up and were investigating? Something that needed to be secured to protect EULEX and the President of Kosovo, but not least the EU?
Guest: Judge Francesco Florit (former President of...2021-03-2259 min
SpionpoddenEp32. 'Swedish Intelligence Officer Michael Rawlinson's Strange Fate And Mysterious Death' - Part 7Maria Bamieh continues her remarkable story with allegations of corruption and cover-up within the EU-mission, Eulex in Kosovo. She also shines more light on what happened to the Swedish surveillance officer Michael Rawlinson and how he was treated within the mission itself.
Guest: Maria Bamieh - Prosecutor and former Head of Financial Crimes at EULEX.
A podcast by: Mikael Hylin
Music: Anton Fossum-Hylin
Story editor: Lærke Rasmussen
Cover: Rawlinson in his Swedish officer uniform. Photo- Private / Yvonne Åsell_SVD
Friskrivningsklausul: De berättelser, fakta, åsikter och synpunkter som presenteras i denna podcast är uteslutande de som tillhör presen...2021-03-1242 min
SpionpoddenEp31. 'Swedish Intelligence Officer Michael Rawlinson's Strange Fate And Mysterious Death' - Part 6When Maria Bamieh decided to go to the press with allegations of corruption and cover-up within Eulex in Kososv, she became a folk hero to many ordinary Kosovans. But her employer at EULEX began an aggressive fight against her, depicting her as a mediocre prosecutor, mad and menopausal. Any means allowed, as long as she was kept quiet. Listen to her side of this remarkable story.
Guest: Maria Bamieh - Prosecutor and former Head of Financial Crimes at EULEX.
A podcast by: Mikael Hylin
Music: Anton Fossum-Hylin
Story editor: Lærke Rasmussen
Cover: Rawlinson in his Swedish officer uniform. P...2021-02-1259 min
Modern Persian FoodPersian Stews | KhoreshIn Episode #8, co-hosts Bita and Beata talk about their favorite Persian stews which are served with rice - what’s in them, how to prepare them, short-cuts (Beats Cheats) and favorites. What is Persian Stew and is it really a stew? More of a hearty sauce made with delicious braised meat, vegetables, herbs, nuts, beans, and/or legumes served over a mound of rice. Khoresh Ghemeh | Persian Split Pea Stew Ghemeh in English means to shop into small pieces (usually when referring to meat) Split Peas in Farsi are...2020-11-2519 min
Modern Persian FoodShirini | Persian SweetsShirini | Persian Sweets This episode is all about Persian sweets and desserts, called Shirini. Co-hosts Bita and Beata share insights on Persian cold desserts, creamy custards, extra sweet fried delights, light and aromatic pastries, common Persian candies, and what’s in them and how they are often enjoyed. Cold desserts: Persian ice cream (bastani) is a favorite and includes saffron, rose water, and chunks of frozen cream (khameh) Falloodeh is another frozen treat made with rice noodles and fresh lime juice Makhlood is a mixed dessert consisting of half bastani and half fal...2020-11-1119 min
RealRadioRealRadio feat. Mirna Bamieh (Palestine Hosting Society)A well curated hosting experience will leave those who've lived it with satisfied taste buds and a story to tell. Mirna Bamieh is known to be a good host!Her live art project, Palestine Hosting Society, puts together dishes from Palestinian recipes that are accompanied by the stories of the culture of the people who continue to keep it alive. Her passion is evident in this episode; she shared about what inspires her and the spaces she hopes will host future events. Listen & share, it's the Brooklyn way!Find us on...2020-10-2433 min
Building from the bottomC3 | Episode 23 - Aeroplane fallingThis week I have been learning about negotiating deals from a book called Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss. From FBI hostage situations to negotiating car deals, this guy has negotiated everything. The trick is not saying no, but instead asking questions starting with how and what.
I had a call with Adib Bamieh, Founder of Bamboo Orchard. He taught me about the different situations founders/co-founders go through and suggested I plan for these worst case scenarios. He also changed my perspective on investment. He said a business is like a plane falling. Investment just...2020-05-1022 min
The Big IdeaPeace Corps Volunteer – Ryanne BamiehLearn more about the peace corps experience, we talk with Ryanne Bamieh, she served in Comoros for the peace corps.2020-04-2128 minThe Big IdeaRon Bamieh & Tom SpenceCovering relevant topics this week, we have Ron Bamieh and Tom Spence.2019-01-0627 min
LSE London Alumni TalksAI to Automate Personal Savings [PODCAST] – Chip FinancialIn this series of podcasts we talk to the people looking to change the financial world.In this episode we speak to Adib Bamieh the chief operating officer of Chip Financial. Chip saves money for you based on your spending behavior and their algorithm calculates how much you can actually afford to save and automatically transfers this amount from your current account into your Chip savings account.Specifically, we discuss open banking, operational challenges unique to Fintech companies and how chip uses machine learning to automate your savings.DISCLAIMER: This podcast...2018-12-2233 minThe Big Idea#25 2017 Year in Review – Feature InterviewsMichael Anderson is a Certified Financial Planner in Ventura County California. He helps clients with investment management, wealth management, retirement planning and financial planning, you can learn more about his services at Maranantha.com.
2017 Year in Review - 24 Feature Interviews
Each week on Big Money in the 805 we've had one feature interview that is local and relevant.
#2 Henry Dubroff, Pacific Coast Business Times
#3 Chris Figureida, Endurance Athlete
#4 Dr. Stanley C. Mantooth, Ventura County Superindent of Schools
#5 Mike Panesis, Cal Lutheran Center for Entrepreneurship
#6 Greg Gillespie, Chancellor Ventura County Community College District
#7 Water Focus Show: Susan Mulligan & Maruicio Guardado. Calleguas MWD & United Wat...2017-12-3127 minThe Big Idea#20 Ron Bamieh, Owner of Bamieh & Erickson, Lawyer, News ContributorMichael Anderson talks with Ron Bamieh.
Ron Bamieh, Owner of Bamieh & Erickson, Lawyer, News Contributor
You worked for the White House and came to Ventura by chance, share the story.
Talk about coaching, parenting and how society gets it wrong with self esteem.
What ways is our justice system fair and unfair?
You can learn more and get connected with Ron Bamieh online at: bamieherickson.com
Nonprofit Spotlight: Brought to you by Aera Energy.
Our nonprofit spotlight guest Silvia from the Salvation Army of Ventura.
Learn more about The Salvation Army by going to their website: Ventura.salvationarmy.org
Sponsors:
Geico L...2017-11-2629 min