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New Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyThe Institutional Issues with Replication in Research with Dr. J. Edward Swan II of Mississippi State UniversityResearch is fundamental to everything we do, live, think, design, and develop in this modern world. As someone conducting research, there are many factors that are considered publishable when it comes to research. Publishable research leads to many benefits as a researcher. However, some of these institutions within the research and academic world lead to some fundamental issues with replicating studies to prove their worthiness. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. J. Edward Swan II of Mississippi State University. Ed will talk about these issues in replicating research due to the institution of research as a...2024-07-1641 minNew Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyInnovative Machine Learning in Europe with Dr. Harry Strange from Withers & RogersWhen machine learning comes to mind you may think of Silicon Valley, notable universities in the East Coast, and other places practicing advance technologies. Today we find out that contrary to popular belief, machine learning is being utilized at intellectual property firms in Europe as well. Discover why machine learning is valuable in the world of European patents and how it is being used to uncover patent activity within Europe. In this episode of New Frontiers, we are joined by Dr. Harry Strange, European Patent Attorney at Withers & Rogers. Harry is an industry expert in machine learning, a...2024-07-0127 minNew Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyIntertwining Brand Therapy and Virtual Reality in the Metaverse with Jaime Schwarz from Brand Therapy LLCBrand Therapy may be an unfamiliar topic to many of you. Unlike therapy that individuals seek to better themselves, Brand Therapy focuses on empowering and prioritizing the brand itself, not the individual. It also gives the brand a voice of its own. But did you realize Brand Therapy can be tied to the metaverse? The metaverse needs Brand Therapy too! This allows virtual objects to speak for themselves and provide cohesiveness across all platforms such as owning NFTs. In this episode of New Fronteris, we are joined by Jamie Schwarz, Brand Therapist and founder of Brand Therapy L...2024-06-1738 min
Breaking MindsetsBreaking Mindsets with LaNelle Owens from Cummins on Navigating Different Workplaces and Work/Life Fluidity In this episode, Lanelle Owens, Chief Trademark Counsel at Cummins, discusses with Brooks Kushman CEO Sangeeta Shah some of the techniques she has used to to find happiness and success in her career. Through navigating a variety of work environments and people, learning to work with different personalities, setting boundaries to face the unique challenges that arise with having a child with special needs, and creating efficiencies in her work are all techniques she will discuss in this episode. LaNelle Owens is a seasoned legal advisor with a track record of providing practical legal advice for a...2023-08-1651 minBreaking MindsetsBreaking Mindsets with LaNelle Owens from Cummins on Aligning with Purpose In this episode, LaNelle Owens, Chief Trademark Counsel at Cummins, discusses with Brooks Kushman CEO Sangeeta Shah the numerous career transitions she has made that have brought her to where she is today. Her decision to make these transitions has always been influenced by the constant pursuit of peach, which she has accomplished by aligning with purpose at every step of her journey. Her role today speaks to everything she has done and valued throughout her history, culminating in a role that is enriching and worthwhile. LaNelle Owens is a seasoned legal advisor known for providing practical l...2023-07-1930 minBreaking MindsetsSharon Sorkin from Ford on Being Reliably TransparentAlthough everyone balances their time and work differently, in this episode Sharon Sorkin, Chief Trademark Counsel at Ford Motor Company, discusses with Brooks Kushman CEO Sangeeta Shah how important it is to be both transparent and reliable, and how setting limits and clear expectations and then delivering on those expectations is critical to being successful in any role. Sharon Sorkin manages the global automotive and mobility trademark portfolios for renowned brands such as FORD, MUSTANG, F-150, BRONCO, MAVERICK, among others. She is passionate about collaborating across different corporate functions to elevate the role that trademarks can play...2023-03-0324 minNew Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyInterconnected Enterprise Automation with Ken Wada and Murthy Ivaturi from TRANSECCloud infrastructure and IoT structures perform well when customers only work with one vendor for their needs. Vendors want customers to use all their systems, but most don’t have the capacity to develop the various technologies to accomplish this. Enterprise customers are constantly seeking ways to improve margins and efficiencies. However, through the diversity of choices available to them, the lack of communication protocols and interface methods leads to inefficiencies of operation and possible confusion. Is there a better way to connect these systems together? What if one could create a self-forming network of applications that co...2023-02-0138 minNew Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyThe Story of the Battery - How We Store and Use EnergyThe history of human civilization can be told as the story of energy. When we look back, the future of civilization is going to be told through the story of the battery – how we store and use energy. In this episode of New Frontiers, we are joined by Randy Moore, President and CEO at Aesir Technologies. Randy is a senior manufacturing executive and recognized industrial manufacturing leader. Randy and the team at Aesir leverage decades of research in zinc battery design, the latest advances in material science, and Aesir proprietary innovations, resulting in break-through battery technologies. ...2023-01-2424 minBreaking MindsetsSharon Sorkin from Ford on Finding Authentic BalanceIn this episode, Sharon Sorkin, Chief Trademark Counsel at Ford Motor, discusses with Brooks Kushman CEO Sangeeta Shah some of the struggles she faced early in her career and the personal journey she took to coming into this role. Despite some self-doubts she faced both personally and professionally leading up to her making the transition to her current position, she overcame those to find joy and success, in part due to the advice of a mentor that encouraged her to take on the role. This experience helped shape both her leadership and mentoring philosophy Sharon Sorkin manages t...2022-10-1423 minNew Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyData, Architectural Engineering, and Designing a Better FutureIn the world of architecture, there is an incredible amount of data that goes into designing a building. We are joined by Stet Sanborn and Katrina Kelly-Pitou from SmithGroup, an award-winning architectural design firm known for its integrated practice and commitment to excellence in strategy, design, and delivery. Stet is an Engineering Discipline Leader and award-winning designer with a background in both engineering and architecture, as well as a passionate advocate for Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Carbon engineering, serving on many taskforces to move these initiatives forward. Katrina is a Systems Strategist and an expert...2022-08-3037 minNew Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyMachine Learning for Environments with Bad ActorsMachine learning is a powerful tool being used in countless industries and technologies. There are, however, “Bad Actors” who have attempted to exploit this technology in ways that aren’t ideal. Joining us is Birhanu Eshete, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Birhanu is a researcher and educator with vast experience in trustworthy machine learning, cybercrime analysis, and cyber threat intelligence. In this episode, we explore techniques used to confound machine learning-based systems and strategies for defending against the same.2022-08-3041 minNew Frontiers: Emerging Science and TechnologyArtificial Intelligence and Flexible Healthcare ResourcesArtificial Intelligence has allowed many companies to perform complex forecasting not previously possible. Bernoulli AI is an AI-based system that can assist with resource allocation in healthcare settings. We are joined by Dr. Sean Bozorgzad, Co-Founder and CEO of Potentia Analytics, a technology company with innovative solutions designed to improve operational efficiency in healthcare. Sean oversees a team of talented data scientists and software engineers who are responsible for designing the unique Bernoulli AI platform. In this episode, we explore artificial intelligence and how it’s being used to predict staffing, equipment, and room needs in healthcare fa...2022-08-3029 min
Breaking MindsetsFred Owens from Harman on Structure in MentorshipFred Owens, Vice President and Head of Intellectual Property at Harman Intellectual, is a visionary leader in the IP community. His experience and strong desire to help and work with others has made him an influential mentor to many. In this episode, Fred discusses with Brooks Kushman CEO Sangeeta Shah his style of mentoring and how it is shaped by his own approach to staying true to one’s self, even if it means taking the road less traveled, and both embracing and not embracing structure.2022-04-1946 min
Breaking MindsetsFred Owens from Harman on Embracing Being DifferentFred Owens, Vice President and Head of Intellectual Property at Harman International, is a visionary leader in the IP community. Fred relies on the breadth of his professional and personal experiences to seamlessly lead his company and IP team during a time of great transition in the automotive sector. In this episode, Fred shares his story about how being different and being comfortable with his own interests allowed him to find success not only professionally but in many aspects of his life. His story shows us how embracing our differences and adapting within our environment is a fantastic way to...2022-02-2530 minBreaking MindsetsJudy Yee from Microsoft on Adapting to Change and Setting ExpectationsJudy Yee, Assistant General Counsel of Patents at Microsoft, is a tenacious yet humble leader in both her current role at Microsoft and within the legal industry. In this episode, Sangeeta Shah talks with Judy about balancing her personal and professional life, and how she was able to adapt to find success through many changing aspects of her life by setting expectations or sometimes the lack thereof.2022-02-0240 min
Breaking MindsetsBreaking Mindsets with Judy Yee from Microsoft Igniting a Passion for Pro BonoJudy Yee, Assistant General Counsel of Patents at Microsoft, is a tenacious yet kind and humble leader in both her current role at Microsoft and within the legal industry. In this episode, Judy shares her story with Brooks Kushman CEO Sangeeta Shah as she opens up about the professional obstacles she’s faced and how she overcame them, the importance of fine-tuning one’s self-assessment, and the incredible story that ignited her passion for pro bono work and how that’s made her a more effective leader.2021-11-3034 min
Breaking MindsetsClinton Hallman on Transitioning Through Diverse, Changing, & Political WorkplacesClinton Hallman, former General Counsel for LBP Manufacturing, LLC and former Chief Counsel, Global Patents at Kraft Foods now serving as Of Counsel at Brooks Kushman, is a dynamic legal professional with a vast range of legal and leadership experience across many industries. In this episode, Sangeeta Shah talks to Clinton about some of the techniques he recommends for navigating diverse, changing, and political workplaces.2021-05-0441 min
Breaking MindsetsClinton Hallman on Never Saying No and Paying it ForwardClinton Hallman, former General Counsel for LBP Manufacturing, LLC and former Chief Counsel, Global Patents at Kraft Foods now serving as Of Counsel at Brooks Kushman, is a dynamic legal professional with a vast range of legal and leadership experience across many industries. In this episode, Sangeeta Shah talks with Clinton about his career trajectory and how by taking every opportunity presented to him has enabled him to not only find unexpected success but also has enabled him to pay it forward through mentoring others.2021-04-0520 min
Detroit Labs PodcastApp SecurityOn this episode, Dan and Tobi talked with guests John Rondini, Co-Chair Cybersecurity & Data Privacy at Brooks Kushman, and Detroit Labs team members Jackie Michl and Brian Munzenberger. The group discussed preparing for, preventing, and responding to security breaches through an understanding of the laws and how your organization can incorporate secure thinking into your everyday practice.2021-02-2550 min
Breaking MindsetsChristine Pompa from Yeti on Succeeding as a Minority in the WorkplaceChristine Pompa is the Director of Intellectual Property and Litigation at Yeti. Christine has significant experience working both in private practice and in-house. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion efforts in the legal industry and is very involved in the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Christine about the importance of self-acceptance and how professionals, especially minorities, can develop confidence and succeed in the workplace, without losing their identity. She also discusses why DEI policies are so important and why DEI knowledge benefits everyone.2020-12-0237 min
Breaking MindsetsChristine Pompa from Yeti on Making Career MovesChristine Pompa is the Director of Intellectual Property and Litigation at Yeti. Christine has significant experience working both in private practice and in in-house. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion efforts in the legal industry and is very involved in the Asian-Pacific American Bar Association. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Christine about what it was like to transition from a law firm to an in-house role that included a geographic move and how she is balancing work, being a mom and wife, and her own mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.2020-11-1229 min
Breaking MindsetsDr. Tonya Matthews from Wayne State on Strengthening Intersectional Inclusion in STEM Careers Dr. Tonya Matthews is the Director of STEM Learning Innovation and Associate Provost for Inclusive Workforce Development at Wayne State University. She is a thought leader with a diverse background which includes academics and professional work as a scientist, educator, volunteer, and award-winning writer and poet. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Tonya about her personal STEM career journey and the importance of intersectional inclusion, diversity of thought, and community in STEM. 2020-10-2733 min
Breaking MindsetsDr. Tonya Matthews from Wayne State on Creating Equitable Access to STEM CareersDr. Tonya Matthews is the Director of STEM Learning Innovation and Associate Provost for Inclusive Workforce Development at Wayne State University. She is a thought leader with a diverse background which includes academics and professional work as a scientist, educator, volunteer, and award-winning writer and poet. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Tonya about her work at Wayne State and the university’s new STEM Innovation Center, and how to use your professional power to be courageous on behalf of others.2020-09-2832 min
Breaking MindsetsGael Tisack from Olympus Co. on the Role of Flexibility as a Driver of Professional Success Gael Tisack is the Global Head of Intellectual Property at Olympus Corporation, a manufacturer of optics and reprography products. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Gael about her passion for acting as a mentor, the importance of being flexible in the workplace, work-life balance, and how instead of learning to say “no,” she advises mentees to say “yes, and.” 2020-06-3041 min
Breaking MindsetsDr. Rose Moten on Maintaining Your Mental Health and Staying Connected During Social DistancingDr. Rose Moten is a fully licensed clinical psychologist, author, speaker and life-transformation coach with 20 years of mental health experience. She is the director of BLOOM Transformation Center, a full-service wellness clinic offering traditional and holistic services to assist others in psychological and emotional well-being. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Dr. Rose about actionable steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones mentally healthy during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. https://www.drrosemoten.com/2020-03-2538 min
Breaking MindsetsBradley Gayton from Ford on Globally Promoting Diversity in the WorkplaceBradley Gayton is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Ford Motor Company, a global mobility company that has been building iconic vehicles since 1903. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Bradley about his work as a thought leader in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and how he envisions moving the needle in this space.2020-01-3017 min
Breaking MindsetsBradley Gayton from Ford on Evolving Technology in the Legal IndustryBradley Gayton is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Ford Motor Company, a global mobility company that has been building iconic vehicles since 1903. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Bradley about the technology shifts in the automotive industry, including analytics and AI, and how he, due to his position within Ford, is setting the tone and adapting to changes in the industry.2020-01-2925 min
Breaking MindsetsChris Clancy from Panduit on Nontraditional Career Paths Chris Clancy is the Vice President, Legal and Corporate Secretary of Panduit, a top 3 global connectivity provider. In this episode of Breaking Mindsets, Sangeeta Shah talks with Chris about the innovative methods the Panduit legal team is implementing, as well as his own unique career journey and how young attorneys can follow in his footsteps to success. 2020-01-1621 min
Testimonials SBAM Weekly PodcastKevin Heinl testimonialThere are many great reasons for entrepreneurs like you to belong to the Small Business Association of Michigan.
“The Small Business Association of Michigan is a phenomenal group, 26,000 members in the state of Michigan, wide variety of businesses, everything from dairy farmers to software implementers. It's a group of very intelligent and strong business people who want to work together to make small business prosper.”
Kevin Heinl is an intellectual property attorney with Brooks Kushman in Southfield.
“It is very difficult to find out about Michigan State politics, but I found in the SBAM that they have a great focus on Mic...2019-05-1600 min
DjPatrickDPatrick D Tribal House Summer 2016 Part 1Patrick D Tribal House Summer 2016 Part 1
1 Alessan Main - Tumaco (Andrea Colina, Victor Elle Remix)
2 D-Unity - Tribal Rhythm (Carlos Manaca Magna Remix)
3 Dani Ferna, Mikel Blanco - El Maya (Original Mix)
4 David Amo, Julio Navas, Marc Maya - La Policia (Original Mix)
5 Derick Banks - Domeda (Original Mix)
6 DJ Reginald - Control Me (TecHouzer Remix)
7 Fran Lk, Sam The J - The Curse Of Anubis (Neza & Muller Remix)
8 Ivan Kushman, Alvaro R - Acapulco Golden (Original Mix)
9 Jaceo - Boink! (Ant Brooks Remix)
10 Jesus Nava, Borja Cubes - African Kids (Alex Neza & Sack Muller Remix)2016-08-211h 05
DCFCFC - The PodcastEpisode 18: So That HappenedFor various reasons, including lawyers, it's been roughly half a season since a full podcast. That means there's a lot to talk about. Most things happening on the field are not good, while things in the stands and in the community are wonderful. There's an #askPadre on the Rust Belt Derby, Sean points out that the standard narrative about what's wrong with the team doesn't seem to be truly correct and we get into the rest of the division on and off the field. Dedication: The trademark practice team at Brooks Kushman who g...2016-06-181h 26