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The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast: Conversations in All Things CREWhy Multifamily is the Investment Opportunity of the DecadeThis episode unlocks industry leading insights on multifamily, Los Angeles’ market, and more from Sean Burton, CEO of Cityview.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate. Host Shanti Ryle, Crexi's Director of Content Marketing, navigates Sean's impressive career path from his early days in law and politics to his current leadership at Cityview. Sean shares his...2025-02-121h 01
Pioneers and PathfindersDenise RobinsonHappy New Year! And welcome back to another year of Pioneers and Pathfinders!
This week, we're joined by Denise Robinson, founding principal and Belonging & Well-Being Consultant at The Still Center, a consultancy that facilitates personal well-being, interpersonal connection, and organizational inclusion through mindfulness-based diversity and inclusion methods. Denise started her career as an employment litigator, focusing on discrimination claims and other employment disputes. She later changed career paths and became a global diversity and inclusion professional—serving as a law school and college admissions officer for Georgetown University, director of diversity and inclusion at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, and diversity offi...2025-01-0332 min
Our Curious AmalgamIs It Fair? The FTC’s Policies and Enforcement Actions on Unfair Methods of Competition Under Section 5The FTC's unfair competition enforcement policy under FTC Act Section 5 has frequently been in the headlines the past two years. What is the history of Section 5 enforcement and how has the Commission utilized this tool since issuing its 2022 Policy Statement on unfair methods of competition? Hosts Jeny Maier and Sergei Zaslavsky explore the many aspects of Section 5 unfair competition enforcement with guest Dan Graulich. Listen to this episode to learn about the past, present, and potential future of the FTC's unfair competition enforcement policy. With special guest: Daniel Graulich, Baker & McKenzie LLP Related...2024-12-2332 minOur Curious AmalgamYou’re Charging Me How Much? A Discussion of Personalized and Surveillance PricingWith the greater availability of data and algorithms, firms in today's digital age are increasingly generating prices or price recommendations based on individual consumers' personal characteristics and behaviors. Does this benefit or harm consumers, and how should policymakers respond? Sanjog Misra, a Professor of Marketing and Applied AI at the University of Chicago and thought leader on personalized pricing, joins Sergei Zaslavsky and Rubin Waranch to discuss competition and consumer protection perspectives on personalized pricing, as well as policy implications and lessons still to be learned. Listen to this episode to learn more about how economists think about personalized...2024-12-0925 minOur Curious AmalgamWhat’s on the Radar? Legal and Regulatory Analysis of Airline Mergers in the U.S.The U.S. passenger airlines have seen waves of active mergers and acquisitions including in 2009 through 2013 and again recently since 2023. But who is involved in the legal and regulatory reviews of an airline merger? Courtney Dyer of O'Melveny and David Heffernan of Cozen O'Connor, both with extensive experiences guiding airlines through regulatory processes, speak to Kelsey Paine and Anora Wang about their deal experiences and insights. Listen to learn about origin-destination pair, route overlap, recent matters including the Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines completed in September 2024, and beyond. With special guests: Courtney Dyer, Partner...2024-11-1842 min
Oilfield StrongEp. 15 - Jason Schumacher (Part II)Jason was so great, we had to bring him back! In this episode, Grant visits with Mr. Jason Schumacher, Partner and Oil, Gas, Energy, and Transactional Attorney at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Tune into learn more about the lack of funding and the need for capital, which to nobody's surprise, is a hot issue for oil and gas companies. Discover why and how capital has been constrained to certain segments of the upstream oil and gas industry. DISCLAIMER: This presentation is intended for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or leg...2024-11-1230 minOilfield StrongEp. 14 - Jason SchumacherIn this episode, Grant visits with Mr. Jason Schumacher, Partner and Oil, Gas, Energy, and Transactional Attorney at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. Tune into learn more about the consolidation of midstream companies and other factors that are making contract negotiations more and more difficult.DISCLAIMER: This presentation is intended for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinions on any specific facts or circumstances. An attorney-client relationship is not created through this presentation. 2024-10-3018 min
Break Into Law School®What Are the Keys to Setting Professional Boundaries? with Nimat LawalWe are joined by Nimat Lawal, a first-generation Nigerian-American and corporate counsel at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. We dive into her journey from Atlanta to Harvard Law, her unique experiences growing up in predominantly white spaces, and the pressures of balancing cultural expectations and personal goals. We also talk about her time teaching with Teach for America, the challenges of working in corporate law, and her passion for life and professional coaching. Nimat shares valuable advice on setting boundaries, maintaining authenticity, and building a life that is truly yours.2024-08-2135 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 7/25 - Carano vs. Disney, Senate Voting on Two "Child Online Safety" Bills, Boeing 737 MAX Guilty Plea and Updates to FTC Health Breach RuleThis Day in Legal History: National Security Act of 1947On July 25, 1947, Congress passed the National Security Act of 1947, a landmark legislation that restructured the United States' military and intelligence operations in the post-World War II era. This pivotal act established the National Security Council (NSC), which would advise the President on security matters, and created the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to gather and analyze foreign intelligence. The Act also led to the formation of the Department of Defense, unifying the previously separate Department of War and Department of the Navy, and creating the National Military Establishment. This...2024-07-2508 min
RTP's Fourth Branch PodcastDeep Dive 292 - Utah v. Su: Are DOL (and SEC) regulations that encourage ESG investing lawful?The panelists will discuss Biden Administration policies and regulations at the DOL and SEC addressing investing based on environmental, social, and governance (or “ESG”) factors; whether they are consistent with statutory law; and whether the agencies followed appropriate administrative processes in promulgating these ever-evolving policies.Moderator: Gregory Jacob, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLPSpeakers:Paul Atkins, Chief Executive Officer, Patomak Global Partners LLCElliot Gaiser, Associate, Boyden Gray & Associates PLLCSharon Rose, Partner, Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP2024-07-231h 01
The Geek In ReviewLeading, Innovating, and Transforming: Insights for the 2024 AALL Annual Conference - June Liebert and Cornell WinstonThis week, we have a lively discussion with June Liebert and Cornell Winston, President and President-Elect, respectively, for the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). The conversation centers around the upcoming AALL annual conference, scheduled for July 20-23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
June Liebert, Director of Information Services at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, kicks off the discussion by diving into the conference theme. She emphasizes the importance of librarians taking proactive leadership roles, particularly in the context of the rapidly evolving landscape influenced by Generative AI. June highlights the concept of "innovation intermediaries," individuals who not o...2024-06-1135 min
Startup LAWnchpad PodcastCryptocurrency, Diversity, and LawStartup LAWnchpad is the podcast that educates entrepreneurs about forming, growing, and protecting a startup. Startup LAWnchpad is produced by the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Episode Description: Sharon Yang (Fordham Law ‘23) is joined by Wenting Yu, Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP for a discussion about cryptocurrency, diversity, and law. Together they examine the details, deals, and legal underpinnings surrounding cryptocurrency; highlight the role that cryptocurrency plays in enhancing diversity; and discuss the steps that entrepreneurs and law students can take to get involved in the crypt...2024-04-2634 minRTP's Fourth Branch PodcastDeep Dive 289 - Grading the Biden DOL and NLRB’s Use of Regulatory AuthoritiesThe Regulatory Transparency Project (RTP) is pleased to host a stellar panel of top labor and employment law experts for a lively discussion in which our panelists will grade the Biden Administration’s administrative, regulatory, and enforcement activity under the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).How have these agencies’ approaches to administrative law under the Biden Administration been similar to or different from prior administrations? Where have they been aggressive, where have they been conservative, and why? What have been the regulatory successes of the first three years? The failures? And what...2024-04-241h 04Our Curious AmalgamHow Are We Celebrating Our 250th Episode? A Look Back at the Top Episodes of All TimeOur Curious Amalgam is celebrating its 250th episode by hosting a family reunion! In this episode, former and current regular hosts Alicia Downey, Anora Wang, Matthew Hall, Christina Ma, Anant Raut, and Sergei Zaslavsky highlight the some of the Top 5 most listened-to episodes, year by year, since OCA first launched in 2019. In addition to looking back at the most popular episodes, we talk about undiscovered gems in the archives and the most important legal trends and developments that have occurred since Episode #1. Listen to this episode for a special look back at the greatest hits of Our Curious Amalgam...2023-12-0440 minOur Curious AmalgamAre You on Board With Section 8? A New Era of Enforcement Against Interlocking DirectoratesFor decades, Section 8 of the Clayton Act--which prohibits two competing corporations from sharing a common director--was rarely enforced by the U.S. antitrust agencies, and corporations were for the most part left to regulate themselves. In this episode, Alicia Downey and Sergei Zaslavsky talk to antitrust practitioner Diane Hazel about how the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission have recently been focusing a lot more attention on identifying Section 8 violations based on an expansive view of the scope of the statute. Listen to this episode to learn about recent enforcement trends and what companies can...2023-11-2025 min
Legal Judg(e)mentsLife, Liberty, and the Right to Decide: Medical Aid in DyingIn the first episode of season 3, O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s John Kappos explains to Bob how his representation of two Massachusetts doctors led to a decision on whether medical-aid-in-dying qualifies as a fundamental constitutional right in Kligler v. Attorney General. 2023-10-1629 min
Business Beyond the Mic003: Unlocking Your Podcast’s Potential by Building Through Community with Ashley Menzies Babatunde Do you ever find yourself pondering the humanity behind the experience? Beyond the accolades and shiny facades we often see from friends, colleagues, and family? Today’s guest, Ashley Menzies Babatunde, firmly believes in the transformative power of storytelling to uncover these hidden narratives and recognizes its profound ability to forge connections, kindle inspiration, and nurture a sense of empathy. Ashley is a lawyer, career advisor, passionate storyteller, and the host of the No Straight Path Podcast. She is dedicated to exploring the intersections of humanity and career, and today, she shares her podcasting insights and experiences with us.2023-10-0832 min
OC Talk RadioAmy Laurendeau on the Southern California Legal Markets and Her Journey as a Product Liability Trial LawyerUCI Law Dean Austen Parrish interviews Amy Laurendeau, Managing Partner of O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s Newport Beach office, about the historical roots of the legal markets in Orange County and Los Angeles, being a trial lawyer in product liability litigation, her robust pro bono practice, and inspiring advice for law students. 2023-09-3035 min
UCI Law TalksAmy Laurendeau on the SoCal Legal Markets and Her Journey as a Product Liability Trial LawyerUCI Law Dean Austen Parrish interviews Amy Laurendeau, Managing Partner of O’Melveny & Myers LLP’s Newport Beach office, about the historical roots of the legal markets in Orange County and Los Angeles, being a trial lawyer in product liability litigation, her robust pro bono practice, and inspiring advice for law students.2023-09-2135 minOur Curious AmalgamShould We Bank on Changes? A Conversation About Bank Merger PolicyBank failures in 2023 led to renewed interest in bank consolidation and debate over the role of antitrust in bank policy. But does this mean we can expect the DOJ Antitrust Division to change the way they are approaching bank mergers? Damian Didden, Partner at Wachtell, joins Jaclyn Phillips and Sergei Zaslavsky to explain the debate about bank consolidation and what we can glean from the Antitrust Division's statements about its approach to bank merger review. Tune in to learn more about whether you can bank on changes in this space. With special guest: Damian Didden...2023-09-0431 min
TRM TalksFlash TRM Talks: Former FinCEN Deputy Director Annalou TirolIn this Flash TRM Talks Ari Redbord sits down for a few minutes with former FinCEN Deputy Director Annalou Tirol of O’Melveny & Myers, LLP.2023-07-2004 minOur Curious AmalgamWhat’s Happening in Austria, Switzerland, and Lithuania? Conversations With Competition Law Enforcers at the 2023 Spring Meeting.The 2023 Annual Spring Meeting of the ABA Antitrust Law Section offered the Our Curious Amalgam team a chance to speak with international competition law enforcers from around the world. In this episode, we ask Natalie Harsdorf-Borsch, acting director of the Austrian Federal Competition Authority, Laura Melusine Baudenbacher, president of the Swiss Competition Commission, and Šarūnas Keserauskas, the then chairman of the Lithuanian Competition Council, about their respective agencies' enforcement priorities, what trends they see on the horizon, and what advocates with matters before their agencies should do to be most effective. As a bonus, listeners will also get to...2023-06-0531 minOur Curious AmalgamWhat's Happening in Germany and Spain? Conversations With Competition Law Enforcers at the 2023 Spring MeetingThe 2023 Annual Spring Meeting of the ABA Antitrust Law Section offered the Our Curious Amalgam team a chance to speak with international competition law enforcers from around the world, including Germany and Spain. In this episode, we ask Andreas Mundt, the president of the German Bundeskartellamt and Cani Fernández, the president of the Spanish National Markets and Competition Commission, about their enforcement priorities, what trends they see on the horizon, and what advocates with matters before their agencies should do to be most effective. As a bonus, listeners will also get to know our distinguished guests a little b...2023-05-1533 minOur Curious AmalgamWho Is Willard Mwemba? A Conversation With the Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission.The 2023 Annual Spring Meeting of the ABA Antitrust Law Section offered the Our Curious Amalgam team a chance to speak with international competition law enforcers from around the world. In this episode--one in a series of episodes featuring interviews recorded live at the 2023 Spring Meeting--host Sergei Zaslavsky speaks with Willard Mwemba, the Director and CEO of the COMESA Competition Commission. Listen to this episode to hear about COMESA's enforcement priorities, what trends Director Mwemba sees on the horizon, and what advocates appearing before the Commission should do to be most effective. Listeners will also hear about COMESA's special challenges...2023-05-0827 min
Engelberg Center Live!Section 112: Amgen v. SanofiJohn Desmarais (Moderator), Desmarais LLP Judge Kathleen O'Malley, Irell and Manella LLP Lisa Pensabene, O'Melveny & Myers Jonathan E. Singer, Fish and Richardson
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Legally ScalingKey legal considerations when starting a businessIgnition's very own Jake Schogger hosts a detailed discussion on the key legal considerations to keep in mind when starting a business, with Ignition partner and Head of Corporate/Finance, Helen Gerrard. In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of setting up as a limited company, the legal steps that this entails, why these are important and how to get them right, and the importance of drawing up a shareholders’ agreement as early as possible. Prior to joining Ignition in 2016, Helen worked at Magic Circle firm Freshfields for many years (in both London and N...2023-04-0416 minOur Curious AmalgamWhat Happened in 2022? What Will Happen in 2023? Looking Back and Looking Forward With the Sector Committees – Part 2As 2022 comes to an end, the Antitrust Law Section's sector committees tell us which notable antitrust cases and investigations affected key industries and what they predict will make headlines in 2023. In this two-part special episode, hosts Alicia Downey, Sergei Zaslavsky, and Jaclyn Phillips speak with leaders of the committees responsible for providing Section members with programs and publications about the latest industry-specific antitrust developments. Listen to Part 1 to hear from the Health Care & Pharmaceuticals Committee, the Agriculture & Food Committee, and the Distribution and Franchising Committee. Listen to Part 2 to hear from the Transportation & Energy Committee, the Insurance & Financial Services...2023-01-0228 minOur Curious AmalgamWhat Happened in 2022? What Will Happen in 2023? Looking Back and Looking Forward With the Sector Committees – Part 1As 2022 comes to an end, the Antitrust Law Section's sector committees tell us which notable antitrust cases and investigations affected key industries and what they predict will make headlines in 2023. In this two-part special episode, hosts Alicia Downey, Sergei Zaslavsky, and Jaclyn Phillips speak with leaders of the committees responsible for providing Section members with programs and publications about the latest industry-specific antitrust developments. Listen to Part 1 to hear from the Health Care & Pharmaceuticals Committee, the Agriculture & Food Committee, and the Distribution & Franchising Committee. Listen to Part 2 to hear from the Transportation & Energy Committee, the Insurance & Financial Services Committee...2022-12-2634 minOur Curious AmalgamWhat’s New in US Vertical Merger Enforcement? A Look at the UnitedHealth-Change Merger Decision and BeyondVertical mergers present unique doctrinal and economic issues and are rarely challenged in court, so when two vertical merger opinions are issued in a short period of time, it is a great opportunity to check in on this area of antitrust law. What are the facts and legal arguments that led to defense victories in the recently litigated UnitedHealth Group – Change Healthcare and Illumina – Grail mergers (currently under appeal)? Sara Razi, Partner at Simpson Thacher and counsel for Change, joins Sergei Zaslavsky and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss these important cases. Listen to this episode to learn more about these two...2022-12-1231 min
AHLA's Speaking of Health LawCareer Journeys of Latino/Latina Health Law Leaders: Lisa Pino, Former Director, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesIn honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, AHLA has partnered with the Hispanic National Bar Association to present this three-part series highlighting the career journeys of Latino/Latina health law leaders. In the third episode, Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson, Vice President, General Counsel, The Wistar Institute, and Esteban Rodriguez, Counsel, O’Melveny & Myers LLP, speak with Lisa Pino, Former Director, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to that role, Lisa served as the New York State Department of Health’s Executive Deputy Commissioner, where she led New York’s operational response to the COVID...2022-10-0742 min