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The Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 14): Sustaining State Environmental Justice Programs in a Changed Policy EnvironmentEnvironmental justice (EJ) continues to evolve as states respond to shifting federal priorities and community needs. New Jersey has emerged as a leader, integrating equity considerations into core environmental programs, supported by its landmark 2020 EJ law and a long-standing emphasis on strong environmental protections.In the 14th episode of "Groundtruth," New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette joins Principal Hilary Jacobs (Washington, DC) and Of Counsel Justin Smith (Washington, DC) to discuss how the state is operationalizing EJ, measuring progress, and adapting to the major changes in federal policy and funding with the new Administration...
2025-12-0332 min
People Places PlanetGroundtruth: Sustaining State Environmental Justice Programs in a Changed Policy EnvironmentEnvironmental justice continues to evolve as states respond to shifting federal priorities and community needs. New Jersey has emerged as a leader, integrating equity considerations into core environmental programs, supported by its landmark 2020 EJ law and a long-standing emphasis on strong environmental protections.In this episode, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette joins Beveridge & Diamond’s Hilary Jacobs and Justin Smith to discuss how the state is operationalizing EJ, measuring progress, and adapting to the major changes in federal policy and funding with the new Administration. Commissioner LaTourette outlines how New Jersey incorporates environmental ju...
2025-12-0332 min
Around the LadderAround The Ladder: The Lifecycle Method With Sean GelchionIn this episode of Around the Ladder, host Erika Steinberg sits down with Sean Gelchion, Senior Manager of Talent, Operations, and Innovation at the law firm Beveridge & Diamond. Sean’s career path is anything but traditional. Starting in federal law enforcement, moving into public investigations and consulting at Deloitte, Sean ultimately found his calling in legal operations.
Sean shares how he leverages his investigative mindset, business acumen, and natural curiosity to optimize law firm operations from the inside. From streamlining attorney onboarding to integrating data systems and fostering cross-department collaboration, Sean is helping transform a historically traditional indust...
2025-09-1139 min
The eVTOL Insights PodcastEpisode 183: Tim Pohle, Of Counsel at Beveridge & DiamondIn this episode, Tim shares compelling insights into the regulatory, environmental, and public acceptance challenges that will shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
From the critical role of local government approvals and public acceptance to the complexity of energy access and sustainability impacts, Tim outlines what it will take to build scalable, 'value generative networks' for AAM. He also explores how noise and visual impacts, regulatory clarity, and community engagement are essential to earning trust and achieving long-term viability.
2025-07-1047 min
FedSoc ForumsEnvironmental Justice - Dead or Just Napping?Environmental Justice - an effort to affirmatively address disproportionate pollution and environmental burdens borne by low-income and minority communities - grew from an Executive Order by President Clinton in 1994 through expanded efforts across the entire federal government with special emphasis at DOJ and the EPA in the Biden Administration. President Trump issued an Executive Order on his second day in office prohibiting "... all discriminatory and illegal preferences...," followed by a Memorandum by Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinding the Environmental Justice policies of prior administrations. What are the implications of this Administration’s cancelling of environmental justice writ large? What does th...
2025-03-181h 02
The Amber & Lacey, Lacey & Amber Show!Straight To Gay Pipeline w/ Shannon BeveridgeThis week Amber and Lacey are joined by new friend Shannon Beveridge, host of the podcast 'Exes and O’s. The three talk Shannon's upcoming tour, queer dating, do Can You Stand It an Sister Court, and more! Want advice answered on the show? Write to Amber&Lacey: AmberAndLaceyAdvice@gmail.com Subscribe to Big Money Players Diamond on Apple Podcasts to get this episode ad-free: https://apple.co/amberandlacey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-03-1248 min
Friends With Benefit AuctionsFundraising excitement begins at the door with an ‘entry ask’Asking guests for $100 as soon as they arrive at a charity fundraising event can help build excitement and momentum ahead of the live auction, says Taylor Beveridge, Director of Philanthropy at Carlsbad Education Foundation.
Beveridge calls this practice an “entry ask,” a feature implemented by Carlsbad Education Foundation as a way to give more guests the chance “to win something big.”
Because high-profile live auction items can sometimes sell for $10,000 to $15,000 or more, they attract only a sub-set of bidders, limiting the number of guests excited about the prospect of winni...
2025-01-1700 min
Legal Face-offNetanyahu arrest warrant, slip & fall scams, $70,000 engagement ring dispute and much more
European Council on Foreign Relations Senior Policy Fellow Anthony Dworkin explains the ICC’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Harvard Law School Professor Rebecca Tushnet discusses who gets a $70,000 engagement ring.
5-time Emmy-winning journalist & host of “Missing on Hulu” Kristin Thorne discusses her investigation of fake slip & fall accidents and their effect on the insurance industry.
In the Legal Grab Bag, Rich and Tina are joined by returning guests Beveridge & Diamond Principal and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Alyse Adamson and Dixon Law Office Founder Grant Dixon III to discuss Jussie...
2024-11-2700 min
Brief EncountersLegal Developments in Environmental JusticeD.C. Bar Environment Energy and Natural Resources Community co-chair, Lisa Anne Hamilton, interviews Julius M. Redd, Principal and co-founder of the
Environmental Justice Practice Group at Beveridge & Diamond. Julius shares his insights about the rapidly evolving legal developments driving the enforcement
of state and federal environmental justice law.
The conversation addresses the recent permanent injunction issued in Louisiana v. EPA and efforts to limit U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s and Department of Justice’s enforcement of disparate impact regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Further, the guests discuss how states...
2024-11-0621 min
All Things ChemicalTSCA Reform: Eight Years Later — Panel 4: Shaping the Agenda, Section 21 Citizens' Petitions and Other Mechanisms Influencing Priority SettingOn June 26, 2024, B&C, along with the Environmental Law Institute and the George Washington University Milken Institute of Public Health, sponsored the all-day virtual conference, TSCA Reform — Eight Years Later. The quality of the discussion, the caliber of the participants, and the timeliness of the content motivated us to repurpose the substantive sessions. B&C and ELI are pleased to co-sponsor this episode of All Things Chemical® to enable our podcast audience to listen to these sessions. Lynn L. Bergeson moderated Panel 4: Shaping the Agenda: Section 21 Citizens' Petitions and Other Mechanisms Influencing Priority Setting. The panelists included Ryan...
2024-10-031h 06
Energy Environment EconomyFacilitating Mentorship, a Conversation with Ascending LeadersFinding a mentor and maintaining that relationship can be incredibly helpful throughout your career, as can being a mentor to others. This second episode in our series highlighting EBC’s 2024 Ascending Leader Award winners features Adrienne Dunk, a Project Manager with GZA GeoEnvironmental, and Michael Campinell, as Associate with the law firm of Beveridge & Diamond walking through the many facets if mentorship.As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/Where to find Adrienne and Michael:Adrienne’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-dunk-322413153/
2024-09-3036 min
Environmental Law Explored: A Podcast SEERiesThe "Relentless" Attack on Chevron-style Deference to Agencies--What's it all mean?This new episode focuses on the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo and its impact on administrative law, moderated by Norm Dupont, Of Counsel at Aleshire & Wynder. The discussion features Professor Lisa Heinzerling of Georgetown University Law, a leading scholar in environmental and administrative law, and John Cruden, a Principal at Beveridge & Diamond and former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division. The panel examines the court's 6-3 ruling, which overturned the long-standing Chevron doctrine, shifting the power of statutory interpretation from agencies to judges, now...
2024-09-2748 minLegal Face-offMayor Adams, Miley Cyrus v Bruno Mars, regulating TikTok and much more
American University Adjunct Associate Professor, Beveridge & Diamond Principal and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Alyse Adamson discusses the criminal allegations against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Vanderbilt University Law School Professor Joseph Fishman explains the Miley Cyrus “Flowers” lawsuit.
Harvard Law School Digital Privacy Expert and author Leah Plunkett provides insight into the DOJ’s lawsuit against TikTok over children’s privacy.
In the Legal Grab Bag, Rich is joined by Edelson Partner Eli Wade-Scott and returning guest UCLA School of Law Professor & FCC Deputy Managing Director Sanford Williams to discuss the Vince McMahon document...
2024-09-2700 min
On BalanceOn Balance with Kathleen RogersKathleen Rogers is the President of EARTHDAY.ORG. Under her leadership, it has grown into a global year-round policy and activist organization. She has been the leading voice in developing campaigns and programs focused on diversifying the environmental movement, highlighted by Campaign for Communities and Billion Acts of Green.Kathleen has held senior positions with the National Audubon Society, the Environmental Law Institute, and two U.S. Olympic Organizing Committees. She has also worked for Garth Associates in New York City and the Beveridge & Diamond law firm, where she developed a white-collar environmental crime defense practice. Kathleen...
2024-04-2247 min
Perspectives on Sustainable DevelopmentPodcast Launch - Call to ActionSend us a textHosted by Chris Whitehead.Climate change and environmental justice are two of the largest drivers in environmental regulation and sustainable development. This podcast will bring together subject matter experts on major topics to discuss these issues and how we potentially avoid major problems going forward. The first episode will be released on April 15 with further episodes following every two weeks thereafter. The format of each episode will be similar; opening monologue from me, introducing the SMEs then approximately 45 minutes of discussion and challenging each other on the topics. I decided to...
2024-03-2503 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 13): Cumulative Impact Analysis - Massachusetts, EPA, and Beyond
In the 13th episode of "Groundtruth," Associate Lauren Karam (Boston) speaks with Stella Keck, a Senior Scientist at Roux, and Andrew Shapero, a Senior Engineer at Roux. Lauren, Stella, and Andrew discuss new regulations in Massachusetts involving cumulative impact analyses for air permit issues in areas near environmental justice (EJ) communities, and how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other states address cumulative impacts in EJ communities.
2024-02-2635 minPeople Places PlanetCumulative Impact Analysis: Massachusetts, EPA, and BeyondCommunities are exposed to pollution through the air, water, and land. Multiple sources of pollution and other environmental stressors can add up over time to cause adverse effects to human health and wellbeing. This is known as “cumulative impacts.” Environmental justice (EJ) communities tend to face greater cumulative impacts, as they are disproportionately exposed to multiple environmental, health, and social stressors. This episode of Groundtruth discusses new regulations in Massachusetts involving cumulative impact analyses for air permit issues in areas near EJ communities. Join Lauren Karam, Beveridge & Diamond's Boston Associate, Stella Keck, a Senior Scientist at Roux, and Andrew Shap...
2024-02-2335 min
Entrepreneurial ElevationAchieving Business Success While Experiencing Personal and Family Happiness: With Realtor Trung BienWhat does it take to be consistent in business such that you experience results?What impact does investing in yourself personally, having a mentor, and being coachable have on your business?Have you ever struggled with balancing business, family life and your personal well being?Trung shares tips and guidance on how to lead your life in the pursuit of happiness such that success follows.Trung's official entry into real estate started when he bought his first rental property in 2006. By 2010 he acquired a $3.5 million portfolio of rental properties in Calgary...
2024-02-0639 min
Energy Environment EconomyMaking a Difference for the Environment as an Ascending ProfessionalToday’s episode highlights the critical environmental work of two exceptional professionals: Will Chandler, a project manager and wastewater infrastructure expert with Weston & Sampson, and Lauren Karam, an associate and air quality and climate attorney with Beveridge & Diamond. Together, they delve into their career trajectories and share profound insights into the positive impact of their environmental work. This is the second episode in our three-part series highlighting the winners of EBC’s 2023 Ascending Leader Award.As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/Links from the episode:
2024-01-2233 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 12): Valuing Lived Experience and Fostering Meaningful Community Engagement
The Biden-Harris administration has placed an unprecedented federal focus on environmental justice using a whole of government approach, including issuing executive orders demanding accountability and action from a broad list of federal agencies and requiring input from impacted communities. In the 12th episode of "Groundtruth," Associate Hilary Jacobs meets with Ebony Griffin, an Environmental Justice Advocate with Earthjustice for a focused conversation about environmental justice and community engagement. They also discuss how regulators and companies can meaningfully engage with impacted communities to address environmental justice concerns.
2023-11-1621 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: Valuing Lived Experience and Fostering Meaningful Community EngagementThe Biden-Harris administration has placed an unprecedented federal focus on environmental justice using a whole of government approach, including issuing executive orders demanding accountability and action from a broad list of federal agencies and requiring input from impacted communities. In this week’s episode of Groundtruth, Beveridge & Diamond Associate Hilary Jacobs meets with Ebony Griffin of Earthjustice for a focused conversation about environmental justice and community engagement. They also discuss how regulators and companies can meaningfully engage with impacted communities to address environmental justice concerns.
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2023-11-1421 min
Lawyers Who LeadLeading by Developing Trust with Paula J. SchauweckerIn this week’s episode, Sigalle interviews Paula J. Schauwecker, Principal and Chief Talent Officer at Beveridge & Diamond.
As a more in-depth follow up to her short form interview in 2022, Paula shares her journey from singer songwriter to her dual roles in practice and professional development. She also emphasizes the importance of establishing trust to promote lawyer and firm growth and how listening, strategic thinking, and continuous learning helps provide the foundations for great leadership.
Visit https://www.bdlaw.com/paula-j-schauwecker/ to learn more.
2023-08-1427 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 11): Cultural Burns as Tools for Wildfire Prevention and Indigenous HealingIn the 11th episode of "Groudtruth," Associates Noa Ervin and Claire McLeod interview Deniss Martinez, PhD Candidate at the University of California Davis, on the practices of prescribed burns. Indigenous people used prescribed burns in forests for thousands of years to manage land, reduce wildfire risk, and support cultural practices. This episode focuses on how colonial governments and land management agencies have suppressed these practices, and highlight the recent progress in restoring Indigenous fire management.
2023-05-1840 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: Cultural Burns as Tools for Wildfire Prevention and Indigenous HealingIndigenous people used prescribed burns in forests for thousands of years to manage land, reduce wildfire risk, and support cultural practices. Noa Ervin and Claire McLeod of Beveridge & Diamond interview Deniss Martinez, PhD Candidate at the University of California Davis, focusing on how colonial governments and land management agencies have suppressed these practices, and highlight the recent progress in restoring Indigenous fire management.
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2023-05-1740 min
Legal News ReachEP 7: Creating A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment with Stacey Sublett Halliday of Beveridge & DiamondNational Law Review Web Content Specialist Shelby Garrett closes out Legal News Reach Season 2 with an impactful minisode featuring Stacey Sublett Halliday, Principal and DEI Committee Chair with Beveridge & Diamond. Diversity, equity, and inclusion look different for every law firm, and smaller firms like B&D have to be even more resourceful in their approach to fostering dynamic and supportive work environments. How can firms use organizational partnerships to augment their internal DEI strategies?
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2022-12-2819 minLawyers Who LeadNALP PDI 2022: Leading with Empathy and Trust with Paula J. SchauweckerIn episode six of our seven-part series covering insights from NALP's 2022 PDI conference, Sigalle interviews Paula Schauwecker, Principal and Chief Talent Officer at Beveridge & Diamond.
Paula shares her journey from singer songwriter to environmental lawyer to Principal and Chief Talent Officer. She also shares her experiences becoming an openly gay woman at her firm, advice to others in her position, and how empathy and trust are integral to great leadership. Visit https://www.bdlaw.com/paula-j-schauwecker/ to learn more.
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2022-12-0813 minLawyers Who LeadLeading with Creative Lawyering with Parker MooreIn this week’s episode, Sigalle interviews Parker Moore, principal at Beveridge & Diamond, and co-chair of the firm's Natural Resources and Project Development Practice Group and its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Wetlands and Endangered Species Act groups.
A wetlands ecologist turned environmental lawyer, Parker shares how creative lawyering helps him provide counsel for the betterment of his clients and the environment at large.
Visit https://www.bdlaw.com/w-parker-moore/ to learn more.
2022-09-1929 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 10): Implementing New Jersey's Environmental Justice LawIn the tenth episode of "Groundtruth," Beveridge & Diamond Principal Julius M. Redd (Washington, DC) speaks with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette. Commissioner LaTourette joined the first "Groundtruth" episode in April 2021, shortly after the Governor of New Jersey signed landmark environmental justice legislation into law in 2020. In our latest episode, he joins Julius again to discuss the Department’s proposed implementing rules for this law, which were published in early June 2022.
“Groundtruth” is a podcast series, produced in partnership with the Environmental Law Institute's People Places Planet Podcast that explores EJ trends and developments.
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2022-08-0335 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: Implementing New Jersey’s Environmental Justice LawInterest and urgency in advancing environmental justice has gained new momentum in the United States in recent years. In 2021, we spoke to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette to learn about New Jersey’s newly enacted EJ law. In this latest episode, he joins us again to discuss proposed regulations for implementing the law. The episode is part of the Groundtruth series created in partnership with Beveridge & Diamond, one of the nation’s leading environmental law firms.
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2022-08-0333 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 9): Environmental Justice in the International ArenaIn the ninth episode of “Groundtruth,” Associate Hilary Jacobs (Washington, DC), speaks with Professor Achinthi Vithanage, the Associate Director of Environmental Law Programs at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and Jesse Glickstein, Environmental & Human Rights Counsel for Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Global Social and Environmental Responsibility Team. They discuss environmental justice (EJ) on a global scale and what companies can do to advance EJ, climate justice, and human rights goals worldwide.
2022-07-2037 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: Environmental Justice in the International ArenaInterest and urgency in advancing environmental justice has gained new momentum in the United States in recent years. But what about the rest of the world? This episode takes a global look at EJ, including its relationship with human rights and climate justice issues, and shares what companies can do to advance EJ goals more broadly. The episode is part of the Groundtruth series created in partnership with Beveridge & Diamond, one of the nation’s leading environmental law firms.
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2022-07-2037 minEnvironmental Law Explored: A Podcast SEERiesComparing In-House Role to Private Practice: Biggest Surprises when Making the SwitchJessica Sharrow Thompson, Senior Counsel, EHS & Sustainability at PPG, is interviewed by Evynn Overton, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C., about the biggest surprises, challenges, and opportunities when making the switch from private practice to an in-house counsel role. This episode is the first in a series on the perspective and role of in-house counsel in environmental law.
2022-05-2436 min
The Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 8): 17 Principles of Environmental Justice—30 Years LaterMore than 30 years ago, roughly 1,100 people attended the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit in Washington, DC to discuss the environmental injustices they were experiencing in their communities. Considered by many as the birth of the environmental justice (EJ) movement, the four-day summit concluded with the adoption of the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice, still relevant today.
In the eighth episode [link] of "Groundtruth," the Environmental Law Institute (ELI)’s Arielle King chats with key organizers and leaders of the historical summit: Vernice Miller-Travis, a longtime EJ advocate and cofounder of WE ACT for Environmental Justice, a n...
2022-04-2850 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: 17 Principles of Environmental Justice—30 Years LaterMore than 30 years ago, roughly 1,100 people attended the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., to discuss the environmental injustices they were experiencing in their communities. Considered by many as the birth of the environmental justice movement, the four-day summit concluded with the adoption of the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice, still relevant today. In this episode, ELI’s Arielle King meets with key organizers and leaders of the historical summit: Vernice Miller-Travis and Charles Lee. The episode is part of the Groundtruth series created in partnership with Beveridge & Diamond, one of the nation’s lead...
2022-04-2750 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 7): EJ & ESG, IntersectedIn the seventh episode of "Groundtruth," the Co-Chairs of Beveridge & Diamond's Environmental Justice practice, Stacey Sublett Halliday and Julius Redd (Washington, DC), briefly recap recent EJ policy developments, the launch of the Council on Environmental Quality's Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST), and what’s to come.
They then talk with two EJ leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Matthew Tejada, Director of EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, and Samantha Phillips Beers, Director of the EPA Region III Office of Communities, Tribes, and Environmental Assessment. They discuss how EPA defines environmental, social, and...
2022-03-1851 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: EJ & ESG, IntersectedInterest and urgency in advancing environmental justice (EJ) has gained new momentum. As such, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to proactively address EJ issues. How might companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments strengthen and work in tandem with EJ initiatives? In this episode, Stacey Sublett Halliday and Julius Redd of Beveridge & Diamond recap recent EJ policy developments and then talk with Matthew Tejada, Director of EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, and Samantha Phillips Beers, Director of the EPA Region III Office of Communities, Tribes, and Environmental Assessment, about the intersection of EJ and ESG. The episo...
2022-03-1751 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 6): Meet EJ Leader & Advocate, Ben WilsonBeveridge & Diamond Principal John Cruden (Washington, DC), who formerly served as Assistant Attorney General of DOJ’s Environment & Natural Resources Division (2015-2017), speaks with renowned environmental justice (EJ) leader and advocate Benjamin F. Wilson. Ben, who recently retired after serving years as Chairman of Beveridge & Diamond, has deep experience with EJ representations and is a recognized leader on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the legal profession. In December, The American Lawyer presented Ben with its Lifetime Achievement Award, and Lawyers of Color listed Ben among the “Most Influential Black Lawyer of the Decade.” Ben manages the Diverse Lawyers Networ...
2022-02-1039 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: Meet EJ Leader & Advocate, Ben WilsonEnvironmental Justice (EJ) has gained new momentum in recent years, amplified by a global focus on social justice, climate, and equity. Yet this new-found energy and focus on environmental is best understood through the lens of those who have been working toward EJ for decades. In this episode, John Cruden, a Principal at Beveridge & Diamond, talks to renowned EJ leader and advocate Benjamin F. Wilson. Ben, who recently retired after serving years as Chairman of Beveridge & Diamond, has deep experience with EJ representations and is a recognized leader on diversity, equity and inclusion issues in the legal profession.
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2022-02-0939 min
The Austin Daily DropAustin Daily Drop - Tuesday February 1, 2022COVID hospitalizations continue declining, while local officials arrange a new federally-funded free testing site which will operate at the former Metz Elementary in southeast Austin for the next three weeks. Austin City Council Member Greg Casar gets an endorsement from New York U.S. Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in his run for the U.S. House - the primary election is four weeks from today. Local jewelry magnate Kendra Scott makes a major donation to Dell Children's Medical Center, while Bert "Tito" Beveridge and Tito's Handmade Vodka make a big donation to UT Athletics. Texas men's basketball heads for Lubbock...
2022-02-0108 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 5): Environmental Justice in 2022 - Perspectives From EPAIn the fifth episode of “Groundtruth,” B&D Principal and former Special Counsel in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of General Counsel Stacey Sublett Halliday (Washington, DC) sits down with two environmental justice (EJ) leaders at EPA – Charles Lee (Senior Policy Advisor) and Matthew Tejada (Director of the Office of Environmental Justice) – to hear their insights on what’s in store for 2022. Charles and Matthew discuss how far EPA has come, how to contextualize the change that we are seeing, key goals for 2022, and best practices for those trying to incorporate EJ considerations into their work.
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2021-12-0940 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: Environmental Justice in 2022—Perspectives From EPAInterest and urgency in advancing environmental justice has gained new momentum. The Biden-Harris Administration has placed an unprecedented federal focus on environmental justice using a whole of government approach. Meanwhile, a growing list of states continue to develop, implement, and enforce EJ-focused legislation, accelerated by the intensity at the federal level. Will this momentum carry into the new year? In this episode, Stacey Halliday of Beveridge & Diamond talks to two EJ leaders at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — Charles Lee, Senior Policy Advisor, and Matthew Tejada, the Director of the Office of Environmental Justice – to find out what’s in st...
2021-12-0841 min
On The MeritsBeveridge's Ben Wilson Speaks From Giants' ShouldersBen Wilson has been affectionately described as the dean of black partners within Big Law. But that title doesn't begin to do justice to the Beveridge & Diamond chairman, who announced his retirement last month after 45 years in the legal profession.Wilson has mentored generations of Black and other diverse attorneys. And, in 2008, founded the Diverse Partners Network, which he intends to continue to lead after retirement, renamed as the Diverse Lawyers Network. He is also the founder of the African American Managing Partners Network, tight-knit network of African American leaders of major law firms that began in 2009.
2021-11-0312 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: Operationalizing Environmental JusticeEnvironmental Justice has gained new momentum in recent years, amplified by a global focus on social justice, climate, and equity. Shortly after taking office, President Biden released Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crises at Home and Abroad. The Executive Order includes a new initiative, Justice40, which states that 40% of the overall benefits from specific federal investments—including energy efficiency, clean energy, clean water infrastructure, and training and workforce development—will be directed toward disadvantaged communities. In this episode, Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming, a partner at Van Ness Feldman, and Mustafa Santiago Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, Climate, and Community Revi...
2021-10-1339 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 3): All of Industry—Corporate Approaches to Advancing Environmental JusticeIn the third episode of "Groundtruth," Beveridge & Diamond Principal Roy Prather (Baltimore) provides an overview of important environmental justice (EJ) developments that occurred in 2021 at the federal and state levels, spurred in large part by the Biden Administration. Roy then interviews Roger Martella (Chief Sustainability Officer at General Electric) and Chonda Nwamu (Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Ameren Corporation) who each share about their company's approach to EJ and how it relates to the company's environment, social, and governance (ESG) policies, current and future trends in the EJ regulated community, and their perspective on the future of...
2021-10-0646 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: All of Industry—Corporate Approaches to Advancing Environmental JusticeEnvironmental Justice (EJ) has gained new momentum in recent years, amplified by a global focus on social justice, climate, and equity. The Biden-Harris Administration has brought EJ to the federal spotlight, and even before 2021, states were starting to implement ambitious, history-making EJ-focused legislation. But what about corporate America? In this episode, Roy Prather, a Shareholder at Beveridge & Diamond who advises clients on corporate social responsibility and environmental justice, interviews Chonda Nwamu, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary for Ameren Corporation, and Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer for General Electric. This episode is part of the Groundtruth series created in...
2021-09-2947 min
Parts Per BillionInfrastructure Bill Reignites Superfund Tax DebateThe Senate-passed infrastructure bill aims to revive nineties-era taxes on chemical companies and importers to pay for cleaning up some of the nation’s most contaminated sites.While the bill still needs to clear the House, the chemicals industry claims the Superfund tax provisions are unfair because they impact a small subset of the industrial sectors that contributed to pollution. But advocates say the return of the “polluters pay” doctrine is a step in the right direction to clean up toxic sites.On this week’s episode of Parts Per Billion, corporate tax reporter David Hood talks...
2021-08-2520 min
B.S.: Beyond StereotypesBSing with Ben WilsonBen Wilson, chairman of Beveridge & Diamond and the beloved mentor to Black lawyers nationally, shares his life lessons and experiences learned starting with his Southern roots through his successful legal career.
2021-08-2353 min
Talking TaxInfrastructure Bill Reignites Superfund Tax DebateThe Senate-passed infrastructure bill aims to revive nineties-era taxes on chemical companies and importers to pay for cleaning up some of the nation's most contaminated sites.While the bill still needs to clear the House, the chemicals industry claims the Superfund tax provisions are unfair because they impact a small subset of the industrial sectors that contributed to pollution. But advocates say the return of the "polluters pay" doctrine is a step in the right direction to clean up toxic sites.On this week’s episode of our podcast, Talking Tax, corporate tax reporter David Ho...
2021-08-1926 min
Legal Talk TodayFishy RegulationsThe Feds are casting a wide net of regulations at fisheries and other aquaculture industries. These new laws are aimed at IUU fishing, oceanic plastics, advertising, and area restrictions for commercial fishing. What are the pros? What are the cons? Will seafood get more expensive? Kirstin Gruver and Deepti Bansal Gage from the law firm of Beveridge & Diamond join us.Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-1120 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 2): State Stories – Passing Environmental Justice LegislationIn the second episode of "Groundtruth," Beveridge & Diamond's Hilary Jacobs, speaks with Dr. Karla Drenner, a State Representative from Georgia, and Rebecca Saldaña, a State Senator from Washington, about the evolution of environmental justice (EJ) legislation in their states: Georgia House Bill 431 and the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act in Washington, which Governor Inslee signed into law on May 17, 2021.
The speakers explore the history, evolution, and future of each piece of legislation, including its impetus, its implications, and what they have in common. The speakers also discuss how they worked with stakeholders, including industry, to a...
2021-06-2242 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: State Stories – Passing Environmental Justice LegislationIn the first few weeks of the Biden-Harris Administration, we’ve seen an unprecedented environmental justice (EJ) campaign platform develop into far-reaching executive actions. But even before the Biden-Harris campaign brought EJ to the federal spotlight, states were starting to implement ambitious, history-making EJ-focused legislation, a trend that appears to be continuing into 2021. In this episode, Hilary Jacobs, an attorney at Beveridge & Diamond, speaks with Dr. Karla Drenner, a State Representative from Georgia, and Rebecca Saldaña, a State Senator from Washington State, about pending EJ legislation in their states. This episode is part of the Groundtruth series created in p...
2021-06-1443 minThe Environmental Law PodcastGroundtruth (Ep. 1): New Jersey’s Environmental Justice Law“Groundtruth” is a podcast series, produced in partnership with the Environmental Law Institute's People Places Planet Podcast, that explores trends and developments in environmental justice (EJ).
In the first episode of Groundtruth, Beveridge & Diamond Principal Julius M. Redd (Washington, DC), speaks with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, about New Jersey’s landmark 2020 EJ law, S. 232/ A. 2212 (2020), which is arguably the most comprehensive EJ state law in the country. The speakers explore how the legislation originated, developed with stakeholder input, and ultimately passed after years of fits and sta...
2021-04-0938 minPeople Places PlanetGroundtruth: New Jersey’s Environmental Justice LawIn the first few weeks of the Biden-Harris Administration, we’ve seen an unprecedented environmental justice (EJ) campaign platform develop into far-reaching executive actions. But even before the Biden-Harris campaign brought EJ to the federal spotlight, states were starting to implement ambitious, history-making EJ-focused legislation, a trend that appears to be continuing into 2021. In this episode, Julius M. Redd, an attorney at Beveridge & Diamond, speaks with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, about New Jersey’s landmark 2020 environmental justice law. This episode is the first of a series, Groundtruth, creat...
2021-04-0138 minThe Environmental Law PodcastEnvironmental Justice: What to Expect Under the Biden-Harris Administration and Insights from Carlos Brown of Dominion EnergyIn this episode of The Environmental Law Podcast, Beveridge & Diamond principal and Environmental Justice (EJ) practice co-chair Julius Redd leads a two-part discussion on EJ.
In Part One, Julius and Stacey Halliday (Independent Consultant for Beveridge & Diamond) discuss what we might expect from the Biden-Harris Administration regarding environmental justice.
In Part Two, Julius welcomes Carlos Brown (Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Dominion Energy) to the podcast. He discusses Dominion’s involvement in the National Environmental Justice Conference and the importance of incorporating EJ into corporate governance and operations.
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2020-12-1632 min
Environmental Experts RadioThe Challenges and Successes of Brownfield Redevelopment in New York CityNo US city has embraced the concept of environmental impact assessment, environmental cleanup, and redevelopment as proactively as New York, NY. In this episode, we explore the Voluntary Cleanup and E-designation programs with guests Joes Almanzar, an environmental attorney with Beveridge & Diamond, and James Cinelli, PE, PG, Managing Principal of Liberty Environmental's NYC office.
2020-11-0945 minThe Environmental Law PodcastMaking Fashion Sustainable - Key Takeaways from NAWL's Annual Meeting ProgramHow does an industry with such a sizeable environmental footprint embrace sustainable practices, while meeting its environmental compliance obligations? What challenges arise and what best practices can manufacturers, brands, and other stakeholders use to ease this transition? To answer these questions, Stacey Halliday (Independent Consultant for B&D) spoke with industry experts from across the fashion supply chain during a panel at the National Association of Women Lawyers’ Annual Meeting. Stacey was joined by:
Angela Wartes-Kahl (Organic Farmer, Co-Founder) and Shannon Welsh (Textile Designer, Co-Founder), Fibrevolution
Jiaru Zheng (Senior Toxicologist), Gradient Consulting
Genna Heath (Product and Supply Chain Sus...
2020-10-1221 min
TG Geeks WebcastTG Geeks Webcast Episode 290The Two Gay Geeks have a chat with Jack Mangan, podcaster and literally Jack of all trades. He is here to chat with us about a new Indiegogo campaign he has launching soon for a Comicbook adaptation of the Metallica song, "Am I Evil". This was great to catch up with Jack and learn about his new endeavor. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did. About JAck ManganJack Mangan is an author, podcaster, musician, father, etc., born in New Jersey, b...
2020-09-071h 00
TG Geeks WebcastTG Geeks Webcast Episode 290The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Jack Mangan, podcaster and literally Jack of all trades. He is here to chat with us about a new Indiegogo campaign he has launching soon for a Comicbook adaptation of the Metallica song, "Am I Evil". This was great to catch up with Jack and learn about his new endeavor. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
About JAck Mangan
Jack Mangan is an author, podcaster, musician, father, etc., born in New Jersey, but now residing in Arizona. His novel, “Spherical Tomi”, was among the first wave of p...
2020-09-071h 00
The Environmental Law PodcastAtlantic Coast Pipeline LLC v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association - Key TakeawaysOn February 24, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC v. Cowpasture River Preservation Association, a case evaluating the U.S. Forest Service’s authority to grant rights-of-way under the Mineral Leasing Act of a natural gas pipeline that would traverse the Appalachian Trail 600 feet below ground. B&D's John Cruden and Allyn Stern share key takeaways from the case.
B&D principals Jamie Auslander, John Cruden, and Peter Schaumberg filed an amicus brief on behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers and 20 other trade associations, supporting reversal of the Fourth Circuit’s novel int...
2020-07-1019 min
The Environmental Law PodcastCircular Economy and Plastics - Key Takeaways from B&D's SymposiumOn February 12, 2020, B&D hosted a Circular Economy and Plastics Symposium, designed to help attendees navigate the latest U.S., regional, and global initiatives affecting the plastics landscape in 2020 and beyond. Hear key takeaways from the Symposium, presented by Paul Hagen, Russ LaMotte, and Dacie Meng.
2020-07-0916 min
The Environmental Law PodcastIntroducing: The Environmental Law PodcastWelcome to The Environmental Law podcast, where Beveridge & Diamond lawyers share insights on the implications of trends, milestones, and major developments to help environmental, health, & safety leaders guide their organizations in the ever-changing world of environmental law and litigation.
2020-06-2600 minPeople Places PlanetChecks and Balances on Environmental Policymaking in the Trump EraIn this podcast, Ethan Shenkman, former Deputy General Counsel of EPA and current partner of Arnold & Porter, and Stacey Sublett, a shareholder with Beveridge & Diamond, discuss environmental law and policy in the Trump era and, more specifically, the limits of executive branch authority. The episode was brought to you in partnership with the American Bar Association Section on Civil Rights and Social Justice .
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2019-01-2427 min
LMA PodcastFostering an Innovative CultureEpisode: 26
In this episode of the Strategies LIVE series, Nathan A. Darling (chief business development and marketing officer, Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.) sits down with Scott Westfahl (faculty director, Harvard Law School (HLS) Executive Education) to dig into the topic of innovative firm culture in greater detail. Press play for a riveting discussion that explores unique ways for legal marketing leaders to add tremendous value and to help foster cultures of innovation at their firms.
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2018-02-2627 min
Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfLSE Festival 2018 | Education and the Giant of Ignorance [Slides]Speaker(s): Professor Nicholas Barr, Professor Howard Glennerster, Professor Sandra McNally, Dr Kitty Stewart, Professor Anne West | Ignorance, though one of the Giants, was barely mentioned in the Beveridge Report, but addressed by the 1944 Education Act and 1963 Robbins Report. This panel identifies gaps that have emerged and ways to fill them, focussing particularly on equality of opportunity. Kitty Stewart will discuss the importance of early education to children’s life chances, and consider how far current early years and childcare policy is well-designed to promote children’s development and to narrow gaps between children from different backgrounds. Anne West will focu...
2018-02-2100 minLatest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfLSE Festival 2018 | Education and the Giant of Ignorance [Audio]Speaker(s): Professor Nicholas Barr, Professor Howard Glennerster, Professor Sandra McNally, Dr Kitty Stewart, Professor Anne West | Ignorance, though one of the Giants, was barely mentioned in the Beveridge Report, but addressed by the 1944 Education Act and 1963 Robbins Report. This panel identifies gaps that have emerged and ways to fill them, focussing particularly on equality of opportunity. Kitty Stewart will discuss the importance of early education to children’s life chances, and consider how far current early years and childcare policy is well-designed to promote children’s development and to narrow gaps between children from different backgrounds. Anne West will focu...
2018-02-211h 00Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Audio and pdfLSE Festival 2018 | Combatting the Five Giants in 21st Century European Welfare States [Audio]Speaker(s): Kathleen Henehan, Professor Nicola Lacey, Lord Wood | A distinguished panel discusses the most promising European welfare state reforms to combat Beveridge's social evils, presented in a video by European Institute students. Kathleen Henehan (@kathleenhenehan) joined the Resolution Foundation in 2017, working on post-16 skills and education, including apprenticeships, technical and higher education, and adult skills development. Prior to joining Resolution Foundation, Kathleen worked at Universities UK, where she focused on graduate employment outcomes and learning and teaching policy. She has a PhD in Political Science from LSE. Nicola Lacey is School Professor of Law, Gender and Social Policy at...
2018-02-2150 min
Sales Game Changers | Tips from Successful Sales LeadersHow to Leverage Analytical and Engineering Acumen to Achieve Strategic Sales Success with Brian BeveridgeThis is episode 029. Read the complete transcript of this podcast on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. After a 30-year career in various sales and marketing management positions across a multitude of commercial industry segments, Brian Beveridge launched a strategic consulting practice focused on optimizing revenue growth where sales and marketing leaders intersect after working at SiriusDecisions. At SiriusDecisions, a leading global research, advisory and consulting firm, Brian managed the GE account during their historic transformation into a digital industrial company. He's a trusted adviser to C-Level executives. Brian's passionate about...
2018-01-0328 min
UVA LawVolkswagen and the Future of Industry ComplianceTim Heaphy ’91 (Hunton & Williams), Pete Anderson ’91 (Beveridge & Diamond) and Doug Parker (Earth & Water Group) bring their experiences in corporate compliance litigation to bear on the Volkswagen emissions scandal. Professor Jonathan Cannon moderates. (University of Virginia School of Law, October 28, 2016)
2016-11-071h 14
WhiskyCastWhiskyCast Episode 452: November 16, 2013Dr. Matthew Crow of Diageo is one of Scotch Whisky's up-and-coming blenders. Working under Dr. Jim Beveridge, he helped create Johnnie Walker Double Black and worked with Jim last year on the £120,000 John Walker & Sons Diamond Jubilee whisky to mark Queen Elizabeth's 60th anniversary on the throne. In the past year, he's helped create three new Talisker releases, and joins us on this week's WhiskyCast In-Depth to discuss the subtle differences in blending Single Malts versus Blended Scotch whiskies. In the news, Heaven Hill opens the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Louisville's Main Street, Glenfiddich releases a special whisky t...
2013-11-1732 min