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Public Lectures from the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge
Much Ado about Disclosure: The WIPO 2024 IP Treaties: CIPIL Evening Seminar
Speaker: Professor Margo Bagley, Emory University School of Law Abstract: 2024 was a year for multilateral IP like no other. WIPO Member states adopted two new treaties last year: the WIPO Treaty on IP, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge and the Riyadh Design Law Treaty. Both were groundbreaking in their mention of one or more of genetic resources, traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and indigenous peoples and local communities, none of which are standard IP topics and all of which have been controversial additions to the normative work at WIPO. Moreover, both treaties address disclosure of origin for...
2025-02-28
46 min
Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Law (CIPIL) Podcast
Much Ado about Disclosure: The WIPO 2024 IP Treaties: CIPIL Evening Seminar
Speaker: Professor Margo Bagley, Emory University School of Law Abstract: 2024 was a year for multilateral IP like no other. WIPO Member states adopted two new treaties last year: the WIPO Treaty on IP, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge and the Riyadh Design Law Treaty. Both were groundbreaking in their mention of one or more of genetic resources, traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and indigenous peoples and local communities, none of which are standard IP topics and all of which have been controversial additions to the normative work at WIPO. Moreover, both treaties address disclosure of origin for...
2025-02-28
46 min
Giving Ventures
Ep. 75 - Taxes, Philanthropy, and Donor Intent in the Next Administration
With the 2017 tax cuts about to expire and major leadership changes in the executive and legislative branches coming in January, now is a critical time for the future of philanthropy. Reforms to the tax code and IRS regulations about charitable giving will affect not only your tax bill and deductions but also the future of donor privacy, donor intent protection, and key considerations for estate planning.To think ahead about what's in store for conservative and libertarian charitable givers, DonorsTrust recently held a webinar conversation with three experts to explore coming policy changes. This episode of Giving Ve...
2024-11-19
49 min
BE THAT LAWYER
Matt Campobasso: Insights from a General Counsel
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Matt Campobasso discuss:Preventing problems before they have a chance to happen repeatedly. Assessing the risks you want to take when your company is growing and evolving. Pros and cons of private practice versus an in-house career. How to successfully network with a general counsel. Key Takeaways:Good prevention doesn’t eradicate all risks but stops many unnecessary risks. All risks aren’t bad, but you want to have the option of which risks you want to take. Working at a larger law firm right out of school allows you...
2024-06-13
38 min
Spill The Ink
Why a DEI strategy is a competitive advantage for law firms featuring Lee Watts
The legal industry isn’t known for its trailblazing progress on the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) front — but it is improving. Many law firms are integrating DEI strategy into their core business model, and the benefits of this shift are touching nearly every area, from prospecting and marketing to recruitment and talent development. In this episode, Lee Watts joins us to talk about her new role as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Bass, Berry & Sims. She discusses the firm’s strategy and reflects on how DEI influences a firm’s brand, reputation and competitive advantage. Here’...
2024-03-11
19 min
Lawyers Who Lead
NALP PDI 2023: Gen Z’s Impact, Mental Health, and Authenticity in Law with Meredith Zadnichek
In this episode of Lawyers who Lead, host Sigalle Barness interviews Meredith Zadnichek, the Director of Attorney Professional Development and Integration at Smith, Gambrell and Russell. They discuss Meredith's career shift from PR to law, the importance of relationship building in her role, and the impacts of incoming Generation Z lawyers on law firms. Meredith shares her personal experiences of transitioning between firms, her insights from the current conference, and explanations of how Gen Z's expectations are changing the legal profession. She also underscores the emphasis on mental health awareness in modern lawyer recruitment strategies...
2023-12-05
11 min
The Florida Bar's LegalFuel Podcast
Are Law Firms Rethinking Their Remote Work Policies?
Beginning in March of 2020, the pandemic transformed every aspect of our lives. For most of us who had reported to an office every day, this meant a very sudden shift to remote only work. Law firms had to quickly adapt to stay connected to the courts, colleagues, and their clients. We are now more than three years out and while some firms found that remote work was seamless and chose to continue it, other firms have gone to a hybrid model or banned remote work completely. According to a recent ABA report, 89% of lawyers in private practice are allowed...
2023-10-30
45 min
Lawyer on Air
Self branding through kindness and thoughtfulness for your successful career in law with Akiyo Inoko Hewett
You are going to love this episode featuring one of the biggest fans of Lawyer on Air and a successful lawyer in her own right, Akiyo Inoko Hewett. Akiyo got my attention with her thoughtful and insightful post on LinkedIn; little did I know that she was a big LOA fan! In addition to being an avid listener, she has forged a career for herself as a bilingual international lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia. If you are wondering about different places to start a law career, this episode is packed with great examples of how Akiyo achieved this.
2023-06-11
1h 04
Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers
Episode 35: Brian Potts, Environment & Energy Partner, Perkins Coie
Big law partner? Check. Entrepreneur? Check. Inventor? Check. Mentor? Check. This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by a true mover and shaker, Perkins Coie Environment & Energy partner Brian Potts. Brian is not your typical Biglaw partner and in this episode, he discusses how rejections from every Am Law 200 firm ultimately lead to him launching The Legal Mentor Network, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting law students and recently barred attorneys with legal mentors. Join us as Brian chronicles his legal career from a small-town law school to partnership at Perkins Coie, and the many ventures along the w...
2023-02-02
39 min
Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers
Episode 35: Brian Potts, Environment & Energy Partner, Perkins Coie
Big law partner? Check. Entrepreneur? Check. Inventor? Check. Mentor? Check. This week, on Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, our hosts are joined by a true mover and shaker, Perkins Coie Environment & Energy partner Brian Potts. Brian is not your typical Biglaw partner and in this episode, he discusses how rejections from every Am Law 200 firm ultimately lead to him launching The Legal Mentor Network, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting law students and recently barred attorneys with legal mentors. Join us as Brian chronicles his legal career from a small-town law school to partnership at Perkins Coie, and the many ventures along the w...
2023-02-02
39 min
Mississippi Prospects
Foreign Direct Investment Recruitment for Today with Florian Stamm, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Navigating business practices of foreign companies can be a challenge for even the most experienced economic developer. Whether it is foreign regulations or cultural differences, Florian Stamm is here to better help us navigate the important world of foreign direct investment.
2022-11-29
30 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Post-Roe Considerations for Employer-Sponsored Medical Plans
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade, employers are taking a closer look at their employee medical coverage and considering next steps.In this episode of The Leaders Speak Podcast, SGR Partners Kelly Meyers and Angela Roberts discuss how the Dobbs decision impacts employer plans that cover abortion services, and outline considerations for employers as they navigate whether to make changes to these benefits.Kelly Meyersp: 904-598-6126f: 904-598-6226e: kmeyers@sgrlaw.com
2022-06-30
12 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Due Diligence: Lessons Learned from Theranos
SGR's Lori Gelchion, Bob Hussle, Mike Riesen, and Emily Ward discuss lessons that can be learned about due diligence for investors, corporate directors and officers, and even the US Patent and Trade Office from Theranos and the criminal conviction of its former CEO, Elizabeth Holmes.
2022-01-26
28 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Due Diligence: Lessons Learned from Theranos
SGR's Lori Gelchion, Bob Hussle, Mike Riesen, and Emily Ward discuss lessons that can be learned about due diligence for investors, corporate directors and officers, and even the US Patent and Trade Office from Theranos and the criminal conviction of its former CEO, Elizabeth Holmes.
2022-01-25
28 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Economy of Entertainment Part 3: Follow the Money!$!
In this webinar, we will discuss finance agreements, implementation and disputes, distribution agreements in Film, Music, and TV, Video Games, E-sports, and revenue generation models.We will also discuss the following case studies: Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit, Bill Nye Lawsuit, and Sony/Ricky Nelson Lawsuit.
2021-10-26
1h 16
Toasting to Business
126: Everything You Need to Know About Intellectual Property!
Mike Riesen is an intellectual property and entertainment attorney. We discuss the four major pillars of IP and so much more! Mike Riesen - IP Attorney Smith, Gambrell, and Russell www.sgrlaw.com
2021-09-30
1h 57
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Economy of Entertainment Part 2: A Peach of a Deal
In this webinar, we will focus on the film industry in Georgia and the benefits of doing business in the State.Throughout the years, America’s most popular television shows such as “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “The Walking Dead,” “Stranger Things,” and “The Vampire Diaries,” along with high-profile feature film productions including Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Thor: Ragnarok” were produced in the State. Georgia currently has 47 television series, reality shows, and feature films in production.We will discuss production in Georgia, the relationship with real estate and film in the State of Georgia, and the new tax regime in Ge
2021-08-02
1h 08
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: Lessons from Colonial Pipeline’s Ransomware Attack
SGR Partner, Brett Lockwood, and SGR attorney Audria Crain discuss the Colonial Pipeline Ransomeware attack.
2021-05-27
42 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Protecting Your Rights (Spanish)
2021-05-12
21 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Film Finance and Production during the Pandemic
SGR's Michael Riesen and Stephen O'Day speak with Aloe Entertainment founder Mary Aloe on film production and finance during the pandemic. Aloe Entertainment is one of Los Angeles’ most prolific independent production companies and specializes in developing/producing independent features, television series, and network and cable event movies. Mary Aloe and Aloe Entertainment specialize in obtaining 100% financing for features by raising private equity; working with hedge funds, gap financing, top tier foreign sales companies and securing domestic distribution.
2021-03-16
39 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Partner, Mark T. Interviews Matt Leigh, SGR's newest member of the Global Transport Group
Partner, Mark T. Interviews Matt Leigh, SGR's newest member of the Global Transport Group
2021-03-04
28 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Music and IP Management
This podcast on Music and IP Management in the Digital Age is brought to you by the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP. Michael Riesen, a partner in SGR’s intellectual property practice interviews international musician Marti Cuevas who is the President and Founder of Mayimba Music. Marti has enjoyed a diverse career in the music business for forty years. In 1999, Marti founded Mayimba Music which provides label and publishing administration services to independent companies, authors and artists. In this episode, Marti discusses copyright and registration issues independent artists face in the digital age.
2021-02-11
45 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Music and IP Management
This podcast on Music and IP Management in the Digital Age is brought to you by the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP. Mike Riesen, a partner in SGR’s intellectual property practice interviews international musician Marti Cuevas who is the President and Founder of Mayimba Music. Marti has enjoyed a diverse career in the music business for forty years. In 1999, Marti founded Mayimba Music which provides label and publishing administration services to independent companies, authors and artists. In this episode, Marti discusses copyright and registration issues independent artists face in the digital age.
2021-02-10
45 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Music and IP Management
This podcast on Music and IP Management in the Digital Age is brought to you by the law firm of Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP. Mike Riesen, a partner in SGR’s intellectual property practice interviews international musician Marti Cuevas who is the President and Founder of Mayimba Music. Marti has enjoyed a diverse career in the music business for forty years. In 1999, Marti founded Mayimba Music which provides label and publishing administration services to independent companies, authors and artists. In this episode, Marti discusses copyright and registration issues independent artists face in the digital age.
2021-02-10
45 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
SGR Partner, Anne Pitter interviews SGR Partner Roger Maldonado
2020-12-02
28 min
The Future of Resolution
A Conversation with Rett Peaden About Proper Planning for Business Divorce
In this episode of “The Future of Resolution” Podcast, Miles mediator & arbitrator Matt Thiry talks with Rett Peaden of Smith, Gambrell & Russell about the concept of business divorce, why businesses split up, and how it can be a contentious process.
2020-09-15
40 min
The Future of Resolution
The People Behind the Headlines - A Conversation with Emily Ward
Emily Ward, a practicing white-collar defense attorney at Smith, Gambrell & Russell and co-owner of Southern Belle and Georgia Boy, two Southern-rooted restaurants located in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood. Emily joins Miles neutral Winter Wheeler to talk about the impact Covid-19 has had on her restaurant businesses and her law practice.
2020-06-24
47 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Estate Planning and Wealth Management during COVID-19
In this episode, Collins Brown, SGR Partner in the Private Client Group Practice, discusses estate planning and wealth management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-05-15
14 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
The Practice of Yoga with SGR Partner Tony Cochran
In this podcast, SGR Partner Tony Cochran discusses a different kind of practice. The practice of Yoga. This is a stressful time and the legal industry itself can be very stressful. This open discussion is about how to relieve stress and how to manage the pressures of the legal industry.
2020-05-05
15 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Paycheck Protection Program (P3) Revisited with SGR Partners Marc Latman and John Spillman
In this episode, SGR Partners John Spillman and Marc Latman revisit SGR's webinar on the Paycheck Protection Program (P3) and discuss any changes you need to know, including the Government having companies return funds.
2020-05-04
42 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
What Makes a Good Patent with SGR Partner Michael Riesen, John Stankiewicz (Rolls-Royce) and Matt Prater (SABIC)
In this episode, SGR Partner Michael Riesen has a casual conversation about "What Makes a Good Patent" with John Stankiewicz IP Counsel for Rolls-Royce Corporation and Matt Prater Senior IP Counsel for SABIC.
2020-04-01
1h 24
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Business Litigation and COVID-19 with SGR Partner Gavin White
2020-04-01
16 min
The Leaders Speak Podcast
Licensing and Compliance with Peter Crofton
Peter Crofton is a partner in SGR's Construction Law practice. In this episode, he discusses contractor licensing.
2019-07-31
12 min
The Future of Resolution
A Conversation with Leah Ward Sears
Former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears shares fascinating details about her distinguished career and recent biography, Seizing Serendipity: The Life and Career of Leah Ward Sears. Additionally, she discusses professionalism and changes within the practice of law and the value of alternative dispute resolution. In 1992, Sears became the first woman and youngest justice to sit on the Supreme Court of Georgia. In 2005, she became the first African American woman to serve as chief justice of any state supreme court in the country. Sears was twice on the President’s shortlist for appointment to the Unite...
2018-11-15
38 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith Gambrell & Russell: Gregory J. Kirsch Partner | Head of the Intellectual Property Practice
Smith Gambrell & Russell: Gregory J. Kirsch Partner | Head of the Intellectual Property Practice by The Leaders Speak Podcast
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Stephen M. Forte, Managing Partner, Atlanta
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Stephen M. Forte, Managing Partner, Atlanta by The Leaders Speak Podcast
2017-06-06
03 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Laura L. Wartner | Head of the Tax Practice | Private Client Services
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - http://sgrlaw.com Learn more about Laura Wartner http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/lwartner/ Laura L. Wartner is a Partner in and Head of Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s Tax Practice, with a focus in Private Client Services on family business planning, estate planning, and probate administration. [TRANSCRIPT] I got started in the practice of law in kind of a roundabout way. My undergraduate major was in social work and I spent my senior year in college working with families on what's called a community house in a very poor area of Cincinnati. And I so...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith Gambrell & Russell: Stephen M. Forte Role as SGR's Managing Partner | Culture & Collaboration
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Stephen Forte http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/sforte/ Stephen M. Forte is the Managing Partner and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. [TRANSCRIPT] I started out as a young partner being involved in recruitment and the summer program, which is really the training of summer associates, hopefully, toward a path to become lawyers, full-time lawyers in the firm. I was elected at a relatively young age, in my late thirties, to be managing partner of the firm, initially, that position was one we turned...
2017-06-06
03 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: John C. Ethridge, Jr. Partner | Corporate Practice
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about John C. Ethridge, Jr. http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/jethridge/ John C. Ethridge, Jr. is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. [TRANSCRIPT] I think I decided to practice law, largely, because of family tradition. My family is coming from a long line of lawyers dating back to many, many generations. My mother graduated from law school in 1948, so she was a very early woman lawyer, and then came to Atlanta to work. Then, my father graduated from law school in the 1950s. So...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Brett Lockwood | Corporate Practice Partner | What Sets SGR Apart?
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Brett Lockwood http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/blockwood/ Brett Lockwood is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and chairs the Firm’s Technology Law Practice Group. [TRANSCRIPT] My practice here is probably about seventy-five percent technology transactions and the rest is general corporate acquisitions or corporate finance. I started out as a finance lawyer, but when I was a much younger lawyer with a lot less gray hair, I was that guy in the office who was really just too stupid to say no...
2017-06-06
03 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Laura L. Wartner | Private Wealth Services | Family Legacy Planning
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - http://sgrlaw.com Learn more about Laura Wartner http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/lwartner/ Laura L. Wartner is a Partner in and Head of Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s Tax Practice, with a focus in Private Client Services on family business planning, estate planning, and probate administration. [TRANSCRIPT] Private Wealth Services really is about the transition. It's about transitioning not only the families wealth and by that, we're talking not just money but the families values, the families legacy. What's important to the family, to the next generation. That's why it's so much bigger than wh...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: John C. Ethridge, Jr | International Business | Mergers & Acquisitions
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about John C. Ethridge, Jr. http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/jethridge/ John C. Ethridge, Jr. is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. [TRANSCRIPT] Smith Gambrell and Russell has had a significant focus on cross-border and international transactions since I've been at the firm. A couple of plantations has arrived about the time I did in the 80's and Alex Smith and some other leaders of the firm at that time thought that Atlanta would be a booming economy and a booming place for international...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Lee Watts | Chief Marketing Officer | Trends in Legal Marketing
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Lee Watts http://www.sgrlaw.com/staff/lwatts/ As Chief Marketing Officer, Ms. Watts is responsible for the marketing, advertising and business development of Smith Gambrell. She works closely with the attorneys to develop and implement business development plans for practices, industries, and offices. [TRANSCRIPT] Legal marketing is still relatively new because most people don't associate marketing with law firms. So it's still growing and there is just a lot of room for growth. But some of the things that we're seeing in traditional marketing in companies and...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: John C. Ethridge, Jr. Partner | Private Equity Trends
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about John C. Ethridge, Jr. http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/jethridge/ John C. Ethridge, Jr. is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. Smith Gambrell and Russell has had a significant focus on cross-border and international transactions since I've been at the firm. A couple of plantations has arrived about the time I did in the 80's and Alex Smith and some other leaders of the firm at that time thought that Atlanta would be a booming economy and a booming place for international businesses...
2017-06-06
03 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Laura Wartner | Women in Law | SGRow
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - http://sgrlaw.com Learn more about Laura Wartner http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/lwartner/ Laura L. Wartner is a Partner in and Head of Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s Tax Practice, with a focus in Private Client Services on family business planning, estate planning, and probate administration. [TRANSCRIPT] I was the first woman hired by my law firm in Cincinnati. I was the first woman partner at my law firm in Cincinnati. I was on the forefront, on the cutting edge of working part-time once I had children. So at that time that I was ha...
2017-06-06
00 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Gregory J. Kirsch | SGR Locations | Intellectual Property Protection
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Jerry J. Kirsch http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/kirsch/ Gregory J. Kirsch is a Partner and the Head of the Intellectual Property Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP SGR is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The firm’s more than 200 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 45 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, construction, and employment law. Founded in 1893, SGR has offices in Atlanta, Au...
2017-06-06
04 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Brett Lockwood, Partner | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Compliance
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Brett Lockwood http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/blockwood/ Brett Lockwood is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and chairs the Firm’s Technology Law Practice Group. [TRANSCRIPT] Just generally, cyber security and data privacy continue to be a huge issue for companies of all sorts. Not because it's a business issue, but with striving that is just consumer concern over privacy. Because of that, our clients are reacting and having to deal with those issues. It comes up in a lot of different wa...
2017-06-06
03 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith Gambrell & Russell: Lee Watts | Chief Marketing Officer | Collaboration & Business Development
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Lee Watts http://www.sgrlaw.com/staff/lwatts/ As Chief Marketing Officer, Ms. Watts is responsible for the marketing, advertising and business development of Smith Gambrell. She works closely with the attorneys to develop and implement business development plans for practices, industries, and offices. [TRANSCRIPT] As Director of Marketing in Business Development, I handled both traditional marketing or what most people see as traditional marketing such as websites and brochures and things like that, emails and email lists and marketing communications. But also from the business development side...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: John C. Ethridge, Jr. Partner | Corporate Practice | What Sets SGR Apart?
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about John C. Ethridge, Jr. http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/jethridge/ John C. Ethridge, Jr. is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. [TRANSCRIPT] I think what sets SGR apart in our private equity practice is consistent throughout the firm in all of our practices. This firm was built on client service. When I think back to the founders of the firm, and I know I'm old, but I'm not quite old enough to go back to the founders. But I did know some of...
2017-06-06
01 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Gregory J. Kirsch (Client Success Story)
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Jerry J. Kirsch http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/kirsch/ Gregory J. Kirsch is a Partner and the Head of the Intellectual Property Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. [TRANSCRIPT] Recently, we represented a client in the intellectual property area, which is the area where I practice. We actually took over representation from another law firm. In this case, the client was having difficulty, and the client's former counsel was having difficulty obtaining some patents in some very technological, very complex areas of technology, and they were having difficulty...
2017-06-06
01 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Brett Lockwood | Corporate Practice Partner | What Sets SGR Apart?
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Brett Lockwood http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/blockwood/ Brett Lockwood is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and chairs the Firm’s Technology Law Practice Group. [TRANSCRIPT] The kinds of things that we touched really span the gamut and they evolve over time. So, you know back say 15 years ago, doing a licensing transaction was something that was the realm of maybe the hardcore technology lawyer. What's happened is over time that has become something more of a general skill that is licensing ov...
2017-06-06
01 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Lee Watts | Chief Marketing Office | Legal Marketing Experiences
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Lee Watts http://www.sgrlaw.com/staff/lwatts/ As Chief Marketing Officer, Ms. Watts is responsible for the marketing, advertising and business development of Smith Gambrell. She works closely with the attorneys to develop and implement business development plans for practices, industries and offices. [TRANSCRIPT] I initially wanted to go to law school and decided I would work at a law firm for a little while before going to law school. Once I did that, I decided I did not want to be an attorney. But I still...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith Gambrell & Russell: Gregory J. Kirsch Partner | Head of the Intellectual Property Practice
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Jerry J. Kirsch http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/kirsch/ Gregory J. Kirsch is a Partner and the Head of the Intellectual Property Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. [TRANSCRIPT] Our clients come in many shapes and sizes, so we represent very, very large multinational technology companies in our IP Department, but we also represent smaller companies, including startups, including midsize companies, public companies, private companies. So we have quite a range of clientele, again ranging from very small to very large. We have found ways to serve them...
2017-06-06
01 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell: Brett Lockwood | Corporate Practice Partner | Client Success Story
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/blockwood/ Brett Lockwood is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and chairs the Firm’s Technology Law Practice Group. [TRANSCRIPT] So I worked with a German software company, doing a lot of their licensing work. They had a problem getting this transaction to completion, part of it was, at the time they were using a law firm that was candidly arguing in the transaction about things that just were unimportant. They took a chance of plugging us into it...
2017-06-06
01 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell Laura L. Wartner | Head Of The Tax Practice | Private Client Services
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP - http://sgrlaw.com Learn more about Laura Wartner http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/lwartner/ Laura L. Wartner is a Partner in and Head of Smith, Gambrell & Russell’s Tax Practice, with a focus in Private Client Services on family business planning, estate planning, and probate administration. [TRANSCRIPT] I got started in the practice of law in kind of a roundabout way. My undergraduate major was in social work and I spent my senior year in college working with families on what's called a community house in a very poor area of Cincinnati. And I so...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith Gambrell & Russell Gregory J. Kirsch Partner | Head Of The Intellectual Property Practice
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Jerry J. Kirsch http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/kirsch/ Gregory J. Kirsch is a Partner and the Head of the Intellectual Property Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. [TRANSCRIPT] Our clients come in many shapes and sizes, so we represent very, very large multinational technology companies in our IP Department, but we also represent smaller companies, including startups, including midsize companies, public companies, private companies. So we have quite a range of clientele, again ranging from very small to very large. We have found ways to serve them...
2017-06-06
02 min
Smith Gambrell & Russell Audio Podcast
Smith, Gambrell & Russell Stephen M. Forte, Managing Partner, Atlanta
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Stephen Forte http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/sforte/rte/ Stephen M. Forte is the Managing Partner and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP http://www.sgrlaw.com/ Learn more about Stephen Forte http://www.sgrlaw.com/attorneys/sforte/ Stephen M. Forte is the Managing Partner and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. SGR is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The firm’s...
2017-06-06
03 min
IP Fridays - your intellectual property podcast about trademarks, patents, designs and much more
Interview with James Bikoff – Litigation of Olympic Trademarks – Podcasting Patent Busted – Patentability of Plants
In this episode we have the chance to interview James Bikoff, who is frequently litgating trademarks of the International Olympic Committee, FIFA and other large sports associations. The we also talk about a podcasting patent that was recently cancelled. And in the end, we tell you about decisions of the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office regarding the patentability of plants. IP FRIDAYS Co-Presenters: Rolf Claessen and Kenneth Suzan Episode 26 – April 17, 2015 RC = Rolf Claessen KS = Kenneth Suzan JB = James Bikoff Hi. Th...
2015-04-17
26 min
Get Your Full Audiobook in Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective for any Age
The Sword Audiobook by Annabeth Penelope Gambrell
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: The Sword Subtitle: A Murder Mystery, The Ishikawa/Taylor Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Annabeth Penelope Gambrell Narrator: Kamryn Russell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Annabeth Penelope Gambrell Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective Publisher's Summary: Ixora Ishikawa (female lead character) and James Anthony Nicholas Taylor III (male lead character) are detectives in the small, quiet town of Tylerville, Texas. Humdrum country life comes to a screeching halt when a teenager is found stabbed to death with a Scottish...
2014-10-03
5h 27
Southeast Green - Speaking of Green
Steve O'Day - Water Smart Grid
Stephen E. O’Day is the Partner in charge of the Environmental Law and the Sustainability Practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. The Environmental Practice Group handles all aspects of traditional environmental legal issues. SGR’s Sustainability Practice Group provides focused legal advice and representation to companies and entities regarding sustainability initiatives, sustainable businesses and business practices, renewable energy, business issues, planning and litigation. Mr. O’Day has handled environmental litigation, consultation and negotiations for over 32 years. He advises clients in connection with the full range of environmental issues, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and Clean Water Act com...
2012-07-11
19 min
Southeast Green - Speaking of Green
Stephen O'Day with Simth, Gambrell & Russell
Mr. O’Day has been heavily involved in environmental litigation, consultation and negotiations during his more than 30 years of practice. He has advised clients in connection with the full range of environmental issues, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits and Clean Water Act compliance, Clean Air Act permits and compliance, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act permitting and compliance, Toxic Substances Control Act compliance, right to know legislation under OSHA and the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act permitting and compliance including solid and hazardous waste treatment, disposal and cleanups, Superfund cleanups, toxic tort cl...
2010-12-22
27 min
Southeast Green - Speaking of Green
GA Department of Sustainability with Dr. Marlin Gottschalk
Our first guest kicking off season 2 brought to you by Smith, Gambrell & Russell is Dr. Marlin Gottschalk of the GA Department of Sustainability . As Director of the Sustainability Division, Dr. Gottschalk leads the state’s work in partnering with businesses and institutions on a variety of multi-media resource efficiency and waste reduction programs that promote environmental stewardship and create a culture of conservation across Georgia. We will be discussing the Natural Leaders awards luncheon from last week and how the Department of Sustainability is working to create more leadership in the environment and sustainability area.
2010-10-13
26 min