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Arbitral InsightsA conversation with Reed Smith’s Mahmuda Kamalee, Ravi Pattani and Akshay SevakReed Smith lawyers Mahmuda Kamalee, Ravi Pattani and Akshay Sevak join host Gautam Bhattacharyya for a special episode to kick off this year’s SAHM celebrations. In this reflective conversation, our speakers share the inspirations that have shaped their careers and lives, lessons passed down through generations, the best advice they have received (to date!) and what heritage means to them. 2025-07-1837 min

Career FootprintsCara DeCataldo: Thinking strategically about things to comeMentorship – and being a good mentee – has been important to alum Cara DeCataldo since the beginning of her career. Cara shares insights into how mentors and others in her professional network helped her to prepare for and thrive in her first role at a small regional firm, then as a product liability litigator in Reed Smith’s Life Sciences Health Industry Group and more recently in her current position as assistant general counsel at global pharmaceuticals company Eisai Inc. She reflects on some of the important lessons that each of these moves taught her and explores the exciting and libera...2025-06-1130 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: Introduction to Reed Smith's AI GlossaryHave you ever found yourself in a perplexing situation because of a lack of common understanding of key AI concepts? You're not alone. In this episode of "AI explained," we delve into Reed Smith's new Glossary of AI Terms with Reed Smith guests Richard Robbins, director of applied artificial intelligence, and Marcin Krieger, records and e-discovery lawyer. This glossary aims to demystify AI jargon, helping professionals build their intuition and ask informed questions. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or new to the field, this episode explains how a well-crafted glossary can serve as a quick...2025-04-2314 min

Career FootprintsStuart Kuntz: Becoming a collaborative and agile deal lawyerReed Smith alum Stuart Kuntz shares his path from senior M&A associate to associate general counsel of a public company, including what drew him to in-house practice and the mindset and approach to client service that contributed to his success. He shares his insights from two decades of dealmaking on how outside counsel – from partners to junior associates – can make a strong impression, and how junior associates can prepare for a career path that leads to success like his. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith Podcast, Career Footprints. In each epis...2025-04-1025 min

Dealmaker InsightsPrivate Equity Spotlight: Impact of corporate criminal liability changesIn this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, we explore what the UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act means for those in the private equity industry. We focus in particular on the “failure to prevent fraud” offense introduced by this Act. Our speakers will talk you through which companies will be liable and explore how they can defend themselves against regulatory action. Private equity partner Tom Whelan is joined by Reed Smith regulatory and investigations partners Rosanne Kay and Ali Ishaq, as well as former Reed Smith partner Patrick Rappo, to share practical insights and tips in...2025-03-2519 min

Career FootprintsMolly Campbell: Mastering complexityReed Smith alum Molly Campbell shares how her passion for learning novel and complex subjects and her powerful interactions with mentors enabled her to excel as a litigation associate and then partner at Reed Smith. She details how careful reflection and strong professional and personal relationships paved her path from trial lawyer to in-house counsel at Astellas Pharma advising on cutting-edge regulatory issues. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Career Footprints. In each episode of Career Footprints, we'll ask our guests, a Reed Smith alum, to share their career story...2025-02-1735 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesNavigating identity: Muslim attorneys share their journeysIn this episode of Inclusivity Included, host Bareeq Barqawi speaks with Foley Hoag partner Arsalan Suleman and Reed Smith’s Rizzy Qureshi and Wardah Bari about their experiences as Muslim attorneys. This conversation explores the unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs of Muslim professionals in the legal field. Our panelists share personal stories about navigating identity in the workplace, addressing misconceptions about Islam, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Whether you're a legal professional or an ally, this episode offers valuable insights on how we can all contribute to a more equitable and supportive environment. ----more---- Tr...2025-02-1339 min

Recovery Diaries In DepthFilmmaking, Friendships, and Autism with Reed Smith | RDID; Ep 111Reed Smith is a man of many talents, skills, abilities, and interests. He is a filmmaker, a screenwriter, a podcast host, and a creative, talented man. He is also living with autism. Recovery Diaries is committed to featuring a diverse array of autism spectrum stories, and Reed's journey is exciting and engaging, as you will see in this latest episode of Recovery Diaries in Depth.In 2017, Recovery Diaries made a film about Reed's interests in screenwriting called "Living with Autism: A Screenwriter's Story" but our relationship with Reed actually goes back quite a bit further. Reed met...2025-02-1051 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and the Colorado AI ActTyler Thompson sits down with Abigail Walker to break down the Colorado AI Act, which was passed at the end of the 2024 legislative session to prevent algorithmic discrimination. The Colorado AI Act is the first comprehensive law in the United States that directly and exclusively targets AI and GenAI systems. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, and welcome to Tech Law Talks, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's Emerging Technologies Group. In each episode of this podcast, we will discuss cutting-edge issues on technology, data, and the law. We will provide practical observations o...2025-01-2934 min

Disputes in PerspectiveLooking toward 2025: The future of labor and employment laws and regulationsReed Smith labor and employment partners Cindy Schmitt Minniti, John McDonald and Mark Goldstein discuss significant employment law updates, including the Department of Labor overtime rule being struck down, future expectations for non-compete agreements, anticipated reversals of National Labor Relations Board decisions and key upcoming Supreme Court cases. The partners also provide guidance on what employers should do before the end of Q1 2025. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to Disputes in Perspective, a Reed Smith podcast. This podcast series will discuss disputes-related trends, hot topics, and developments occurring in the global legal landscape, and...2024-12-2329 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesReed Smith veterans: What service means to us ft. Shannon LlenzaShannon Llenza, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft and Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve (retired), reflects with Reed Smith data coordinator Mark Butterfield, a member of RSVets, Reed Smith’s veterans business inclusion group, on how her military service has impacted her legal, governmental, and corporate career. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith Podcast, Inclusivity Included, Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions, and challenges, past and present, all with a goal of bringing people together and learning more about others. You mi...2024-12-1932 min

Tech Law TalksEU/Germany: Damages after data breach/scraping – Groundbreaking case lawIn its first leading judgment (decision of November 18, 2024, docket no.: VI ZR 10/24), the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) dealt with claims for non-material damages pursuant to Art. 82 GDPR following a scraping incident. According to the BGH, a proven loss of control or well-founded fear of misuse of the scraped data by third parties is sufficient to establish non-material damage. The BGH therefore bases its interpretation of the concept of damages on the case law of the CJEU, but does not provide a clear definition and leaves many questions unanswered. Our German data litigation lawyers, Andy Splittgerber, Hannah von...2024-12-1820 min

Career FootprintsDoug Sayranian: From M&A lawyer to general counsel working in cyber threat intelligenceReed Smith alum Doug Sayranian shares his journey from M&A senior associate in New York to his current role in-house as general counsel at cyber threat intelligence company Intel 471. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Career Footprints. In each episode of Career Footprints, we'll ask our guests, a Reed Smith alum, to share their career story, how their time at Reed Smith set them up for success, and their advice for early career lawyers. Our goal is to surface insights from inspiring professionals' careers that will help you find y...2024-12-1129 min

Disputes in PerspectiveExploring ADR across borders with Eric IvesReed Smith’s Niyati Ahuja interviews Eric Ives – Attorney Advisor, International at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel’s Commercial Law Development Program – about his global work in advancing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Eric shares his journey from private practice to public service, discussing the unique challenges of adapting international ADR standards to diverse markets in Central Asia, Pakistan and the MENA. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to Disputes in Perspective, a Reed Smith podcast. This podcast series will discuss disputes-related trends, hot topics, and developments occurring in the global l...2024-12-1029 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesEmpowering voices: The journey of LIWOCA and its impactIn this episode, we highlight the achievements of the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys (LIWOCA). Reed Smith partner Kendra Perkins Norwood is joined by LIWOCA’s founder, Marian Cover Dockery, J.D., and vice president, Philippa Ellis, J.D., to discuss their efforts to support women of color in overcoming barriers within the legal profession. Marian shares insights into the challenges faced by women of color attorneys and the transformative impact LIWOCA has had over its 20-year history. From offering scholarships and hosting national conferences to fostering mentorship and professional growth, LIWOCA remains a beacon of empowerment an...2024-11-2628 min

Arbitral InsightsSpotlight on ... ArbitralWomen President Rebeca MosqueraGautam Bhattacharyya welcomes Rebeca Mosquera, Reed Smith senior associate and the President of ArbitralWomen. Rebeca shares her career journey, detailing her path from Panama to Alaska, and then to New York, the mentors who have shaped her path, and the inspirations that fuel her future. The conversation then discusses the significance of ArbitralWomen, its notable achievements to date, and Rebeca's vision for the association's future reach and impact. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Arbitral Insights, a podcast series brought to you by our international arbitration practice lawyers here at Reed Smith. I...2024-10-3033 min

Dealmaker InsightsPrivate Equity Spotlight: A conversation with Patrick Floeck of Valesco IndustriesIn this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, Reed Smith partner Nick Gibson is joined by Patrick Floeck, a principal at Valesco Industries, to learn more about his work in the lower middle market, with a focus on private and family-owned businesses. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, welcome to Dealmaker Insights, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's corporate and finance lawyers from around the globe. In this podcast series, we explore the various legal and financial issues impacting your deals. Should you have any questions on any of the content through...2024-10-2414 min

Insured SuccessIt’s not easy being green: ESG claims and potential protectionsFrom “greenwashing” to “greenhushing,” from sustainability goals to boardroom debates, ESG exposures are fluid and formidable. Learn from Carolyn Rosenberg and Jennifer Smokelin how claims have morphed and how pro-active strategies, including insurance, can be implemented to lower the temperature. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Insured Success, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's insurance recovery lawyers from around the globe. In this podcast series, we explore trends, issues, and topics of interest affecting commercial policyholders. If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this podcast, please contact our speak...2024-10-2314 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesCelebrating UNIDOS: Voices of Reed Smith’s Latin/Latinx leadersIn this episode, we spotlight members of Reed Smith’s UNIDOS business inclusion group for Latin/Latinx attorneys and staff. Join DEI talent development supervisor Bareeq Barqawi as she moderates an insightful conversation with senior associate Daniel Avila, senior paralegal Kathy Puente-Ladisa, and associate Isabella Lorduy. They share their unique career journeys, how their Latin/Latinx identity has influenced their professional experiences, and the powerful role that UNIDOS has played in fostering community and support within the firm. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In ea...2024-10-1623 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI in shipping and aviationThis episode highlights the new benefits, risks and impacts on operations that artificial intelligence is bringing to the transportation industry. Reed Smith transportation industry lawyers Han Deng and Oliver Beiersdorf explain how AI can improve sustainability in shipping and aviation by optimizing routes and reducing fuel consumption. They emphasize AI’s potential contributions from a safety standpoint as well, but they remain wary of risks from cyberattacks, inaccurate data outputs and other threats. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Tech Law Talks, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's Emerging Technologies Gr...2024-10-0318 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and bankingEmerging technology lawyers Therese Craparo, Anthony Diana and Howard Womersley Smith discuss the rapid advancements in AI in the financial services industry. AI systems have much to offer but most bank compliance departments cannot keep up with the pace of integration. The speakers explain: If financial institutions turn to outside vendors to implement AI systems, they must work to achieve effective risk management that extends out to third-party vendors. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Tech Law Talks, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's Emerging Technologies Group. In each episode o...2024-10-0118 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesFireside chat with co-chairs of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Health & Life Sciences sectionLearn about the history, purpose and work of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Health & Life Sciences section, as shared by its co-chairs, Gelvina Rodriguez Stevenson, general counsel at the Wistar Institute and Mildred Segura, litigation partner at Reed Smith. The discussion will be moderated by Anna Lozoya from Sentara Health. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included, Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions and challenges, past and present, all with the goal of bringing people together and le...2024-09-2525 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and recent HHS activity with HIPAA considerationsReed Smith partners share insights about U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiatives to stave off misuse of AI in the health care space. Wendell Bartnick and Vicki Tankle discuss a recent executive order that directs HHS to regulate AI’s impact on health care data privacy and security and investigate whether AI is contributing to medical errors. They explain how HHS collaborates with non-federal authorities to expand AI-related protections; and how the agency is working to ensure that AI outputs are not discriminatory. Stay tuned as we explore the implications of these regulations and discuss the po...2024-09-1912 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and shippingAI-driven autonomous ships raise legal questions, and shipowners need to understand autonomous systems’ limitations and potential risks. Reed Smith partners Susan Riitala and Thor Maalouf discuss new kinds of liability for owners of autonomous ships, questions that may occur during transfer of assets, and new opportunities for investors. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Tech Law Talks, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's Emerging Technologies Group. In each episode of this podcast, we will discuss cutting edge issues on technology, data and the law. We will provide practical observations on a...2024-09-1716 min

Career FootprintsNaz Sachedina: From structured finance associate to director in asset managementReed Smith alum, Naz Sachedina, shares her journey from qualifying as a lawyer at Reed Smith to her current role as a director at WisdomTree Asset Management. Naz discusses her diverse experiences at Reed Smith, including two secondments, and how these shaped her career. Naz also offers valuable insights on transitioning from private practice to in-house roles and the skills needed for success in the legal industry. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Career Footprints. In each episode of Career Footprints, we'll ask our guest, a Reed Smith alum, to s...2024-09-1727 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesIs it possible to bring your true authentic self to work?In this episode, we consider how to be our authentic selves in the workplace. Joining Clare Sutton, Reed Smith’s EMEA DEI coordinator and Multicultural Network (MCN) co-chair, are three of the MCN’s esteemed members: Dashni Khimji, Saiya Guo and Arlington Todman. The team delves into shared experiences and insights on being your true self while remaining professional at work. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included, Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions and challenges, past and pres...2024-09-1224 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and the German workplaceIn this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and German labor law. Labor and employment lawyers Judith Becker and Elisa Saier discuss key German employment laws that must be kept in mind when using AI in the workplace; employer liability for AI-driven decisions and actions; the potential elimination of jobs in certain professions by AI and the role of German courts; and best practices for ensuring fairness and transparency when AI has been used in hiring, termination and other significant personnel actions. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Tech Law T...2024-09-1226 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: Open-source AIReed Smith partners Howard Womersley Smith and Bryan Tan with AI Verify community manager Harish Pillay discuss why transparency and explain-ability in AI solutions are essential, especially for clients who will not accept a “black box” explanation. Subscribers to AI models claiming to be “open source” may be disappointed to learn the model had proprietary material mixed in, which might cause issues. The session describes a growing effort to learn how to track and understand the inputs used in AI systems training. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Tech Law Talks, a podcast...2024-09-0926 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and product liability in life sciencesThe rapid integration of AI and machine learning in the medical device industry offers exciting capabilities but also new forms of liability. Join us for an exciting podcast episode as we delve into the surge in AI-enabled medical devices. Product liability lawyers Mildred Segura, Jamie Lanphear and Christian Castile focus on AI-related issues likely to impact drug and device makers soon. They also give us a preview of how courts may determine liability when AI decision-making and other functions fail to get desired outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of health care. 2024-09-0435 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesFrom Siberia to the BBC: A remarkable journey of resilienceReed Smith partner Simone Goligorsky and her father, Yuri Goligorsky, join Reed Smith’s Jewish Inclusion Committee co-chairs Carolyn Rosenberg and Jason Gordon to discuss Yuri’s inspiring story of resilience. Yuri recounts his incredible journey from being born in the harsh conditions of Siberia, escaping to Israel and eventually establishing a remarkable career at the BBC in London. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included, Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions and challenges, past and present, all with...2024-08-2824 min

Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and e-discoveryReed Smith and its lawyers have used machine-assisted case preparation tools for many years (and it launched the Gravity Stack subsidiary) to apply legal technology that cuts costs, saves labor and extracts serious questions faster for senior lawyers to review. Partners David Cohen, Anthony Diana and Therese Craparo discuss how generative AI is creating powerful new options for legal teams using machine-assisted legal processes in case preparation and e-discovery. They discuss how the field of e-discovery, with the help of emerging AI systems, is becoming more widely accepted as a cost and quality improvement. ----more---- T...2024-08-2127 min

Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesSAHM 2024: A conversation with Nathan Menon, Nav Sahota and Sakil SulemanIn the final episode of our dedicated SAHM podcast miniseries, Gautam Bhattacharyya hosts Reed Smith partners Nav Sahota, Nathan Menon and Sakil Suleman for a conversation on identity and the power of cultural roots in shaping careers. The partners reflect on their South Asian heritage and the significance of South Asian Heritage Month 2024, and offer heartfelt advice to their younger selves and aspiring lawyers. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith Podcast, Inclusivity Included, Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our guests will share their personal stories, passions and...2024-08-1637 min

Insured SuccessWhat catastrophe loss victims need to know: Common early issues in property claims (Part 1)With hurricane season underway and wildfires ravaging parts of California, understanding how to go about an insurance claim after a natural disaster is as important as ever. In part one of a two-part series on the topic, Matt Weaver, Chris Kuleba and Jessica Gopiao take listeners through many of the issues commonly faced by property owners immediately following a loss or potential loss and offer important advice for anyone in such a situation. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello, and welcome to Insured Success, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's insurance recovery lawyers...2024-08-1534 min