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Legal SpeakReading the Room: How Stand-Up Comedy Made This Antitrust Lawyer a Sharper AdvocateIn this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett reveals how performing stand-up comedy and writing screenplays make him more effective in court. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Alex Barnett Producer: Charles Garnar
2026-02-1324 minLegal SpeakGeoffrey Potter's Anticounterfeit Practice Has the Air of an International Detective ThrillerGeoffrey Potter runs a large anticounterfeiting practice for Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, which he has done since 1995. The practice had something of an international detective mystery thing going on. Tracking down and seizing product, global investigations and some really weird, and, admittedly, clever ways to hawk bogus product. And there are real consequences if and when these products hit the market. Potter tells us all about it. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Geoffrey Potter Producer: Charles Garnar
2026-02-1024 minLegal SpeakIs ICE Above the Law? Jack Rice Weighs InIn this week's Legal Speak episode, former Minnesota prosecutor Jack Rice discusses the legality of prosecuting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the January deaths of American citizens and immigrant detainees. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Jack Rice Producer: Charles Garnar
2026-01-3043 minLegal SpeakRaising The Bar Without Raising A Glass: Dicky Grigg on Sober LawyeringIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney Richard 'Dicky' Grigg pulls back the curtain on the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues among attorneys Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Dicky Grigg Reporter: Laura Lorek Producer: Charles Garnar
2026-01-2321 minLegal SpeakKnow The Factors of Harm: Crystal Wright Mulls Equitable Caregiver ClaimsIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Atlanta Family and Law Divorce Attorney Crystal Wright sheds light on the national implications of Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Crystal Wright Producer: Charles Garnar
2026-01-1622 minLegal SpeakSo You Deposed the Leader of a Sovereign Nation. Is that Legal and What Comes Next?Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of California Joe McNally details the legal elements involved in the extraction and pending prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on U.S. soil. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Joe McNally Producer: Charles Garnar
2026-01-0932 minLegal SpeakMeet the Lands: Brothers In Law—LiterallySupreme Court of Georgia Justice Benjamin A. Land and U.S. District Judge Clay D. Land sit down with Legal Speak podcast co-host Cedra Mayfield to discuss what it's like being "brothers in law". Hosts: Cedra Mayfiled & Patrick Smith Guests: Benjamin Land and Clay Land Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-12-1929 minLegal SpeakA Litigator With A Lens: Venable's Derek Smith Captures the SpotlightIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Venable partner Derek Smith's passion for high-energy concert photography. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek GuestL Derek Smith Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-12-1221 minLegal SpeakA Look at the New Book: "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex - Break the Pattern"ALM Litigation Daily editor and columnist Ross Todd sat down with Tyson & Mendes founder Bob Tyson and managing partner Cayce Lynch to discuss their new book "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex; Break the Pattern". The book looks at 100 closing arguments from cases that yielded disproportionately large non-economic damage awards for plaintiffs and how defense attorneys can avoid a similar fate. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guests: Bob Tyson & Cayce Lynch Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-12-0841 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Shawn NauntonIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-2107 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Laura BelmontIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-2110 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Stephanie ChernyIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-2010 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Judge Paula PatrickIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-2012 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with EJ EvansIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-1710 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Shelby BoydIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-1710 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Jennifer ContegiacomoIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-1409 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Erin WigginsIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-1308 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Stefani SchwartzIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-1207 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Alex Alex GrishmanIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York...
2025-11-1108 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC East with Molly McPhersonIt has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a plac...
2025-11-1011 minLegal SpeakUncorked: Wine Lovers Can't Get Enough of This Jackson Walker PartnerDallas-based litigator John Jackson of Jackson Walker uncorks lesser-known details about his skillset as a wine expert. In addition to discussing his complex commercial litigation practice, Jackson reveals how his first sip of Napa Cabernet as an associate at a business dinner motivated him to later build a wine empire. Host: Cedra Mayfield & Patriick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek Guest: John Jackson Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-11-0721 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Tonya EspositoGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-2411 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Lazette Jackson Guess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-2416 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Aparna WilliamsGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-2410 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Vanessa BlumGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-2208 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Jacqueline Lee & Maya OhanaGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-2211 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Saerin ChoGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-2010 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Ashley LynamGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-2008 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Kaitlin DescovichGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-1711 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Katrice MillerGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-1710 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Tania BryantGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-1509 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Emily MurphyGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-1509 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Theresa SheaGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-1310 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Amy HananGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-1314 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Jo DavarisGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-1012 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Erin AbramsGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-0911 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Anne BliekGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-0708 minLegal SpeakLive from WIPL with Lakeshia EkeigweGuess what … it's back. WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year. And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In...
2025-10-0715 minLegal SpeakGetting Called Up to the Show: A Preview of "Supreme Court Brief" with Jimmy HooverThe ALM Podcast family just got a little larger. Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold. Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court Reporter at The National Law Journal, Jimmy Hoover, for a little intro of Jimmy himself, and on what to expect in the new show. Then we get a preview of the pilot episode, featuring Jimmy's interview with American legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky. Be sure to look for the new show, as well as a...
2025-10-0323 minLegal SpeakPallas Partner's Natasha Harrison on What it Takes to Make a Big Professional LeapThree years ago, Natasha Harrison was set to take the reins at litigation powerhouse Boies Schiller when she made a different choice: To go out on her own and start her own litigation boutique. Harrison said the firm is thriving, finding the right matters. In addition to litigation, Harrison said the firm has accrued a strong roster of PE, hedge fund and private credit clients. But in order to get to where she is now, Harrison had to take that leap, including the psychological changes one needs to make in order to push through. Hosts: Patrick Smith & C...
2025-09-2620 minLegal SpeakThe Wrong Side Of The Argument: Employment Attorney Talks Charlie Kirk FalloutIn this week's Legal Speak episode, labor and employment law attorney Michael Elkins of MLE Law offers feedback on how lawyers should approach fallout surrounding the September 10th assassination of American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Michael Elkins Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-09-1914 minLegal SpeakHere's How To Leverage ChatGPT For Legal MarketingIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Spotlight Marketing and Branding Co-Founder Danny Decker reveals three steps attorneys and law firm operators can deploy to help attract potential clients via ChatGPT. In addition to explaining a shift in how users seeking legal information are leveraging generative AI, the North Carolina-based marketing expert sat down with Legal Speak co-host Cedra Mayfield to outline the steps litigators can take to help their contact information populate as results to legal inquiries posed in ChatGPT. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Danny Decker Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-09-1218 minLegal SpeakHinckley Allen's Jim Tuxbury on Winning the Largest SOX Settlement Ever and How It Took a Decade to Cut Through the Red TapeJim Tuxbury is a litigator at Boston-based firm Hinckley Allen. In 2014, he picked up a 'whistleblower' case against SunEdison and its owned subsidiaries, Terraform Global and Terraform Power, brought by the former president and CEO of both companies, Carlos Domenech Zornoza. Zornoza was fired shortly after attempting to go to SunEdison about what he believed to be misleading statements regarding the company's liquidity made by SunEdison's CEO and CFO. What followed was a decade of red tape, corporate shielding, and, eventually, a $34.5 million payout to Zornoza. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Jim Tu...
2025-09-0537 minLegal SpeakHanson Bridget's Kristina Lawson on Leading (and Growing) During TumultIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Samson Amore speaks with Hanson Bridgett managing partner Kristina Lawson, who has been the CEO of the Am Law 200 firm since 2020. Lawson spoke with us about her role shepherding the California-based firm through numerous political and environmental crises. She also shared her perspective on Hanson Bridgett's future, following the last several years of expansion on the West Coast. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Reporter: Samson Amore Guest: Kristina Lawson Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-08-2241 minLegal SpeakOn The Run: AZA Law's Cameron Byrd Guides Blind AthletesIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores AZA Law partner Cameron Byrd's passion for serving as a running guide alongside blind athletes. Hosts: Cerdra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek Guest: Cameron Byrd Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-08-1523 minLegal SpeakSTEM Training, a Photographic Memory and Social Media Skills: How DLA's Bob Alessi Upended the Karen Read Case. Pro BonoDLA Piper's Bob Alessi thought something was amiss when he was asked to review the forensic and scientific material in the initial mistrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing a police officer. He then used his background in STEM subjects, a semi-photographic memory and a dogged attention to social media to pick apart the state's case, resulting in an acquittal on her most serious charges. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Bob Alessi Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-08-0829 minLegal SpeakBriefs and Bridles: Inside Litigator Geoff Weisbart's Passion For Horse Breeding and AviationIn this week's Legal Speak episode, we return to our Litigators With Hobbies series. Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Weisbart Springer Storm Hatchitt partner Geoff Weisbart's passion for horse breeding and aviation. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek Guest: Geoff Weisbart Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-07-2521 minLegal SpeakMcDermott Attorneys Wrote the Book on AI and Business, and It's Called "AI: Business and Law"In this episode of Legal Speak, Patrick Smith sat down with McDermott, Will & Emery's Jason Krieser, Shawn Helms, and Christopher Cyrus. The three attorneys undertook the task of peeling back layer after layer of what artificial intelligence will mean for those both using the tool for business and legal purposes, as well as those affected by it. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guests: Jason Krieser, Shawn Helms & Christopher Cyrus Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-07-1828 minLegal SpeakHow Christopher Kercher Is Leading Quinn Emanuel's 'AI Voyage'In this week's episode, Quinn Emanuel partner Christopher D. Kercher reveals why he's been coined his firm's "AI evangelist." In addition to sharing how he has helped colleagues implement AI into their current workloads and the steps they take to mitigate hallucination risks, the New York City-based litigator sat down with Legal Speak co-host Cedra Mayfield to discuss what he predicts is next for AI use in the legal industry. Hosts - Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Christopher Kercher Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-07-1128 minLegal SpeakOff the Clock: Inside Litigator Tom Walsh's Passion For Radio Play-By-Play and TheaterIn this week's Legal Speak episode, we're kicking off a series where we get to know litigators outside the courtroom through their hobbies. With Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek at the helm, we're sharing inside feedback about what litigators love, starting with Dallas-based commercial litigator Tom Walsh of Winston & Strawn. In addition to litigating, Walsh has spent 27 years as a radio play-by-play announcer for Jesuit College preparatory school football and more than three years has performed in community theater with his daughter. In his one-on-one with Laura, he'll break down why he finds it important for...
2025-06-2725 minLegal SpeakHSF Kramer's Richard Farley Sees Some Parallels Between the New York Fiscal Crisis of the 1970s and Now ... And He Wrote a Book About ItBy day, Richard Farley is the head of HSF Kramer's leveraged finance practice. But he is also a student of history, and of New York. Legal Speak's Patrick Smith spoke with Farley about his new book, which explores the 1970s fiscal crisis in the city and the parallels he sees with today's New York. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Richard Farley Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-06-2022 minLegal SpeakRetired Associate Justice Talks Life After New Jersey Supreme CourtIn this week's Legal Speak episode, retired New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Lee Solomon discusses his personal and professional life after the bench. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Lee Solomon Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-06-1331 minLegal Speak60 Years of Breaking Barriers: Legal Pioneer Sylvia Walbot RetiresIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Carlton Fields shareholder Sylvia Walbolt discusses her legal career that has spanned more than 60 years. Having retired in May, Walbolt sat down with Daily Business Review Senior Litigation Reporter Lisa Willis to discuss how her personal and legal experiences helped her leave a mark on Florida's legal landscape. In addition to breaking barriers for women in law, Walbolt shares how she became a prominent appellate attorney and the role pro bono work played in her ability to help marginalized communities. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Lisa Wi...
2025-06-0631 minLegal SpeakResiliance, Mentorship, Community: Trans Attorney Creates Support Network During the Dark Days of the Trump AdministrationIn this week's episode of Legal Speak, Patrick Smith interviews Dru Levasseur, founder of the Trans Legal Professionals Networking Program. They discuss his background, the challenges many trans people historically and currently face, both socially and professionally, and the power of community in challenging times. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Dru Levasseur Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-05-3025 min
CLE Center ExpertsStu Teicher and Tyler Shultz Preview a Discussion with the Theranos Whistleblower and the Lessons of Attorney EthicsTheranos was a health technology company founded by Elizabeth Holmes, which aimed to revolutionize blood testing by promising to perform multiple tests from a single finger prick. In one of the biggest scandals, the company faced numerous accusations of fraud and false claims regarding its technology. One of the key players in the story was Tyler Shultz, one of two whistleblowers who exposed the fraud at Theranos and advocated for ethics in innovation. Speaking of Ethics, Tyler started to think about how his story could tie into a program for CLE Ethics. That's when he got together with CLE perf...
2025-05-2713 minLegal SpeakALM Welcomes Nick Brailey as CEO Amid Merger with Law Business ResearchIn this week's Legal Speak episode, ALM and Law Business Research CEO Nick Brailey discusses the company's recent merger while introducing listeners to the man behind the leadership title. Brailey became CEO of ALM following LBR's acquisition of the company on April 30. In addition to sharing the purpose, timing and benefits of the merger while chatting with Legal Speak podcast co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith, Brailey also details how his personal and professional background have helped influence his leadership aspirations and style. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Nick Brailey
2025-05-2319 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Meredith Ritchie Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-05-0212 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Donna Haddad Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-05-0211 minLegal SpeakLive from the Gc MidWest with Patricia Bradley Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-05-0211 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with John Meyer Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-3011 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Carolyn Burbrink Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-3012 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Jennifer Abernathy Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2811 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Julie Chapman Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2809 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Kiley Kio Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2508 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Elizabeth Barton Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2509 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Emily Dillingham Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2310 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Dustin McDaniel & Liz Murrill Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2309 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Justin Johnson Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2111 minLegal SpeakLive from the GCC MidWest with Katrice Miller Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn't be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak was there live to bring you interviews with interesting attendees as well as moderators and speakers from various panels...
2025-04-2110 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Sean FitzpatrickJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Sean Fitzpatrick, the CEO of LexisNexis. Hosts: Cedra Mayfi...
2025-04-1809 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Ashley Picker DubinJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Ashley Picker Dubin, Counsel at Day Pitney. Hosts: Cedra...
2025-04-1809 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Christian GeyerJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Christian Geyer, the Founder and CEO of Actfore. Hosts...
2025-04-1607 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Ken Gary & Erin HarrisonJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Limelight's two founding partners, CEO Ken Gary and CSO Erin Harrison. Ho...
2025-04-1612 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Adina StorchJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Adina Storch, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at the Global Indu...
2025-04-1415 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Anastasia BoykoJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Anastasia Boyko, a Legal Futurist at Filevine. Hosts: Cedra...
2025-04-1411 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with John Vincenzo & Anthony DiazJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Exterro's John Vincenzo, the Chief Marketing Officer, and Anthony Diaz, the Chief Info...
2025-04-1110 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Thai TrowerJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Thai Trower, Vice President & the BSA Officer at Marqeta. Hos...
2025-04-1107 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Eleanor LightbodyJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Eleanor Lightbody, the CEO of Luminance. Hosts: Cedra Mayfi...
2025-04-0910 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Mitra Hooman Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Mitra Hooman, the Founder & CEO of Access2Justice. Hosts...
2025-04-0911 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Raj ChandrasekarJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Raj Chandrasekar, the Chief Innovation & Technology Officer at Consilio. Hosts: Cedr...
2025-04-0709 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Chris KruseJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Chris Kruse, Chief Revenue Officer of OPEXUS + Casepoint. Hosts: Cedra Mayf...
2025-04-0710 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Emily CollinsJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Emily Collins, a Senior Information Governance Attorney at Southwest Airlines. Hosts...
2025-04-0407 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Subroto MukerjiJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Subroto Mukerji, the CEO of Integreon. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smit...
2025-04-0410 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Matt RasmussenJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Matt Rasmussen, the CEO of ModeOne, Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith...
2025-04-0308 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Abdi ShayestehJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Abdi Shayesteh, the Founder & CEO of AltaClaro. Hosts: Cedra...
2025-04-0312 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Sophia Contreras SchwartzJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Sophia Contreras Schwartz, General Counsel at Nextdoor. Hosts: Cedra...
2025-04-0213 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Joey Seeber & David GreethamJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Level Legal's CEO, Joey Seeber, and their Vice President of Digital Forensics, David...
2025-04-0211 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Christopher WallJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Christopher Wall, Data Protection Officer at HaystackID. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patr...
2025-04-0107 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Monette SmithJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Monette Smith, the Director of Technology & Consulting Services at Alston & Bird. Hos...
2025-04-0107 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek It's the 400th Episode Spectacular!Hold on to your hats - we've finally made it. Welcome to the 400th Episode Spectacular - recorded live at the LegalWeek Leaders in Tech Law Awards show. This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with some of the industry's biggest names - including this special celebratory show. We put toge...
2025-03-2843 minLegal SpeakLive from LegalWeek with Joshua UpinJust when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com, was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Josh Upin, a partner at Royer Cooper Cohen & Braunfeld. Hosts: Cedr...
2025-03-2809 minLegal SpeakLegalWeek Sneak Peek: The State of AI In the Legal IndustryThis year's Legal Week conference hosted by ALM Media and Law.com kicks off in New York City on Monday, March 24. When more than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gather at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference, Legal Speak will be there, too, conducting live interviews! Ahead of the conference, Legal Speak is giving its listeners a sneak peak at the panel entitled, "The State of AI in the Legal Industry." In this week's Legal Speak episode, co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith chat with panel Moderator Jeff Reihl, Chief Technology Officer at...
2025-03-2114 minCLE Center ExpertsLive from the GCC East with Carol Goodman & Katie Dugan It has returned! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today’s legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, how could the CLE Center's Sister Podcast Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.… especially when it’s right up the street from the home office at the luxurious Marriott Marquis in Times Squ...
2025-03-1809 minLegal SpeakLegal Speak's "Sidebar with Saul" Part V: Strange Days of Trump Trial Culminate in Historic Verdict"It's time for a Legal Speak Spotlight ... where we turn back the clock and revisit a previous episode you may have missed. And considering how much the current administration is in the news cycle, this still feels timely. In this week's Legal Speak episode, ALM litigation reporter Emily Saul joins hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith for a roundup discussion of the first criminal trial for President Trump. This was the final in the ongoing series "Sidebar with Saul". Emily was one of the small handful of reporters with access to the trial. Hosts: Cedra May...
2025-03-1423 minCLE Center ExpertsLive from the GCC East with Bill Tanenbaum It has returned! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today’s legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, how could the CLE Center's Sister Podcast Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.… especially when it’s right up the street from the home office at the luxurious Marriott Marquis in Times Squ...
2025-03-1115 minLegal SpeakTrump v. Big Law: Vivia Chen Believes the Industry Needs to Fight BackThe Trump administration has used legally questionable but economically credible threats to cow Big Law. Will it push back? Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Vivia Chen Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-03-0719 minCLE Center ExpertsLive from the GCC East with Virginia Griffith It has returned! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today’s legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, how could the CLE Center's Sister Podcast Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.… especially when it’s right up the street from the home office at the luxurious Marriott Marquis in Times Squ...
2025-03-0410 minLegal SpeakRace Against the Clock: Lawyers Secure Asylum Win Amid Trump TransitionIn this week's Legal Speak episode, New York City-based Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes associate attorney Samantha Bennett details how she and several fellow associates secured asylum status for a pro bono client as time ticked down to President Trump and his administration resuming federal office. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Samantha Bennett Producer: Charles Garnar
2025-02-2820 minCLE Center ExpertsLive from the GCC East with Julie CantorIt has returned! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today’s legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, how could the CLE Center's Sister Podcast Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels.… especially when it’s right up the street from the home office at the luxurious Marriott Marquis in Times Squ...
2025-02-2509 minLegal SpeakMaking Black History: Florida Bar President-Elect Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes Charters New TerritoryIn this week's Legal Speak episode, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley Shareholder Rosalyn "Sia" Baker-Barnes opens up about her journey toward becoming the first Black woman to serve as President of the Florida Bar Association. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Lisa Willis Guest: Rosalyn Baker-Barnes Producer: Charles Garnar
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