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Disputes in Perspective
Disputes in PerspectiveThe Denver Docket : From closing deals in the Alaskan wilderness to nationwide data center projects, with Camille Bacon-SchulteAdam Massaro meets with real estate partner Camille Bacon-Schulte to explore the legal challenges behind billion-dollar data center developments – from land acquisition and utilities to financing, leases, and risk mitigation. They also discuss the founding of Reed Smith’s Denver office, the importance of firm culture, and how to balance a demanding national practice with life outside the office. ----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 hopefully provide you with some...
2025-09-3028 minCareer Footprints
Career FootprintsYoni Tammam: Creating value and building a career through a unique skill setThroughout his career, Yoni Tammam has cultivated a unique skill set and strategically applied it to drive success for both teams and clients. In this episode of Career Footprints, Yoni traces his journey from undergrad business major, to tax associate at Reed Smith, to vice president at the tax insurance practice at CAC Group where he advises clients on managing tax risks in high-stakes transactions. Yoni focuses his practice on using tax insurance to accrete value to his clients. In the episode, he offers practical advice for law firm associates – especially those aspiring to move in to business roles – on m...
2025-09-1024 minTrading Straits
Trading StraitsNavigating antitrust risks arising from tariffs (Part 1)In the first installment of our two-part series, international trade lawyers, Mike Lowell and Justin Angotti, and antitrust lawyers, Ed Schwartz and Michaela Westrup, team up to explore the antitrust risks that companies face related to tariffs. They discuss key themes and issues facing companies operating in the U.S. and Europe, and provide insights on what might be coming down the track on tariffs. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Trading Straits brings legal and business insights at the intersection of the shipping and energy sectors. This podcast series offers trends, developments, challenges, and topics...
2025-09-0322 minInsured Success
Insured SuccessKey insurance concepts and issues for data center construction projectsIn this episode focusing on data centers, real estate partner John Simonis and insurance recovery partner Chris Mosley join Paul Sovik-Siemens, senior VP and managing director for project risk at Lockton, to explore critical insurance considerations, challenges, and best practices for data center development and construction projects. The panel discusses the nuances of builder’s risk and liability insurance, the importance of wrap-up policies, and strategies for structuring insurance programs to protect large-scale data center investments. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Insured Success, a podcast brought to you by Reed Smith's in...
2025-08-1343 minDisputes in Perspective
Disputes in PerspectiveUnderstanding foreign direct investment screening with Steffen HindelangIn this episode, Reed Smith’s Niyati Ahuja sits down with Dr. Steffen Hindelang, professor of International Investment and Trade Law at Uppsala University in Sweden and executive director of the CELIS Institute. Together, they explore the growing global focus on foreign direct investment screening and why it has become a key element of policymaking in the EU and beyond. ----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 hopefully provide you wi...
2025-08-1229 minArbitral Insights
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 and international arbitration partner, 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. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to Arbitral Insights, a podcast series brought to you by our international arbitration practice lawyers here at Reed Smith. I'm Peter Rosher, Global Head of...
2025-07-1837 minCareer Footprints
Career FootprintsJamie Welborn Knauer: The power of relating to clients primarily as peopleThe power of personal relationships has been transformative at every stage of Jamie Welborn Knauer’s career – from law school student, to global commercial disputes litigator at Reed Smith, to his current role as senior counsel, Product & Regulatory at DoorDash. Jamie discusses how people’s investments in his career and in him, as a person, have been invaluable. Whether it was the gift of feedback as a means to improve his core legal skills or informational interviews as a catalyst to explore new career opportunities, Jamie explains how this people-first mindset translates to aligning himself with the mission of his Do...
2025-07-1130 minTech Law Talks
Tech Law TalksTariff-related considerations when planning a data center projectHigh tariffs would significantly impact data center projects, through increased costs, supply chain disruptions and other problems. Reed Smith’s Matthew Houghton, John Simonis and James Doerfler explain how owners and developers can attenuate tariff risks throughout the planning, contract drafting, negotiation, procurement and construction phases. In this podcast, learn about risk allocation and other proactive measures to manage cost and schedule challenges in today’s uncertain regulatory environment. ----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 t...
2025-07-0728 minCareer Footprints
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minCareer Footprints
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 minDealmaker Insights
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 minCareer Footprints
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 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minRecovery Diaries In Depth
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minDisputes in Perspective
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 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minCareer Footprints
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 minDisputes in Perspective
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 minTrading Straits
Trading StraitsThe future of deliveriesDrones can deliver goods faster, cheaper and more sustainably than traditional methods. But how are they shaping the global supply market and what are the benefits and challenges of using them? Reed Smith partners Laura-May Scott and Gregory Speier discuss the current state and future trends of the drone delivery market, the key drivers and barriers of its growth, and the legal and regulatory implications of this emerging industry. This podcast is part of the From A2B: Decoding the global supply chain series, where Reed Smith lawyers share insights on the latest developments and issues affecting the...
2024-12-0525 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minArbitral Insights
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 minDealmaker Insights
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 minInsured Success
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 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minCareer Footprints
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 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minTech Law Talks
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 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
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 minInsured Success
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 minTech Law Talks
Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and government contractsRegulatory and investigations partner Kendra Perkins Norwood invites former U.S. GSA Associate Administrator Krystal Brumfield to discuss how the federal government is gaining an understanding of AI’s uses in procurement. They also explain how the General Services Administration and other federal agencies are using AI to streamline and safeguard the contract award process. ----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...
2024-08-0727 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsBend it like Astigarraga: Reflections on international arbitration’s past, present and future from leading figure José AstigarragaGlobal chair of Reed Smith’s international arbitration practice, Peter Rosher, welcomes Latin Lawyer’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award winner (and former chair of the Reed Smith international arbitration practice) José Astigarraga for a conversation reflecting on José’s arbitral career to date. José shares his advice to young lawyers entering the profession, his motivation for focusing on international disputes, his career milestones and his insights on future trends in the field. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Arbitral Insights, a podcast series brought to you by our International Arbitration Practice lawyers here at Reed S...
2024-08-0141 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesSAHM 2024: A conversation with Nity Raj of Brentford Football ClubNity Raj, General Counsel and a Director of Brentford Football Club, joins Gautam Bhattacharyya to discuss South Asian Heritage Month. They delve into Nity's career influences, his role at Brentford FC  (the Bees), the significance of his South Asian heritage, and the collective steps needed to advance DEI and increase South Asian participation in the highest levels of football and sports. ----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 p...
2024-07-3138 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesSAHM 2024: A Conversation with Yasmin BatliwalaIn the first episode of our miniseries of podcasts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024, Gautam Bhattacharyya, chair of Reed Smith’s India Business team, welcomes Yasmin Batliwala MBE, CEO of Advocates for International Development. Together, they explore Yasmin's career path, her mentors and inspirations, her passion for pro bono work and the significance of her Parsi heritage. ----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 goa...
2024-07-1838 minTech Law Talks
Tech Law TalksAI explained: AI and law firmsGregor Pryor of Reed Smith’s Entertainment & Media Group in London describes why it’s important for law firms to train their lawyers in how to use AI. Although AI-powered tools do not exceed living lawyers in all aspects of legal practice, their powers of calculation bring immense yields in efficiency and can be a powerful accelerator for law firms delivering services. ----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 issu...
2024-07-1711 minCareer Footprints
Career FootprintsWendy Jephson: Leveraging Gen AI and other technologies to help people think brilliantlyAlum Wendy Jephson shares highlights from her very successful and varied career, taking in her time at Reed Smith predecessor firm Richards Butler, as a senior in-house counsel, in several posts as a behavioral psychologist (including at NASDAQ) and more recently as CEO and co-founder of Let’s Think – a behavioral science-led tech company focused on how to elicit, capture and transmit knowledge and understanding within organizations. Wendy demonstrates the ongoing value that her legal training delivers to her business career, not least in building an understanding of deal drivers and blockers. ----more---- Transcript: In...
2024-07-1133 minDealmaker Insights
Dealmaker InsightsPrivate Equity Spotlight: The current state of the health care private equity marketThis episode features a panel discussion on the current state of the health care private equity market, comparing it to previous years and exploring how the industry has adapted, and continues to adapt, to remain competitive. The panel was moderated by Chris Sheaffer, global vice-chair of Private Equity at Reed Smith, and Nicole Aiken-Shaban, Life Sciences & Health Care partner at Reed Smith. Panelists included Tony Crisman, managing director and head of Healthcare IB at Stout; Daniel Schultz, managing director of BD at Webster Equity; Kevin Reilly, managing director at Ally Bridge; Brandon Cohen, principal at H.I...
2024-07-0331 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesReclaiming words: The evolution of LGBTQ+ languageChristian Castile, a trial attorney at Reed Smith, is joined by Reed Smith's Professional Development and Continuing Legal Education Manager, Joe Maguire, and Emily Chang, a former Reed Smith summer associate, to explore the evolution of LGBTQ+ inclusive language. This episode delves into the history and reclamation of the term "queer," examining its significance and the broader impacts of language on the LGBTQ+ community. Joe and Emily share their personal stories and insights, discussing how their experiences have shaped their understanding and use of LGBTQ+ terminology. They also touch on the intersectionality of language across different marginalized...
2024-06-2030 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsAn update on the New York International Arbitration Center with Rekha RangachariNYIAC Executive Director Rekha Rangachari discusses the NYIAC’s mission, structure, and initiatives with International Arbitration partner J.P. Duffy. ----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'm Peter Rosher, Global Head of Reed Smith's international arbitration practice. I hope you enjoy the industry commentary, insights, and anecdotes we share with you in the course of this series, wherever in the world you are. If you have any questions about any of the topics discussed, pl...
2024-06-1828 minDealmaker Insights
Dealmaker InsightsPrivate Equity Spotlight: A Conversation with Matt Carlos of New Water CapitalIn our latest episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, Reed Smith partner Nick Gibson is joined by Matthew Carlos, a principal at New Water Capital, for a deep dive into the unique aspects of Lower Middle Market Private Equity. ----more---- Transcript:  Intro: Hello, and 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, please contact our s...
2024-06-0521 minTech Law Talks
Tech Law TalksAI for legal departments: Managing legal and regulatory risks within CopilotAnthony Diana and Samantha Walsh are joined by Lighthouse’s Chris Baird as part of our series on what legal teams need to know about Microsoft 365 AI-driven productivity tool, Copilot. This episode presents an overview of the risks relating to Copilot’s access to and use of privileged and sensitive data and how businesses can mitigate these risks, including using Microsoft 365's access control tools and user training.  In particular, the episode provides in-depth information about Microsoft 365's sensitivity labels and how they can be used to refine a business’s approach to managing risk associat...
2024-06-0426 minCareer Footprints
Career FootprintsStacey Heyman: Building legal and commercial acumen, one opportunity after anotherAlum Stacey Heyman shares highlights from her successful decade as a Reed Smith global regulatory enforcement associate, and in the senior in-house roles she has held since then. Stacey built professional acumen and confidence through trial experience as a new associate, an early-career client secondment in London, and working with detail- and client-service oriented partner role models. Stacey also shares how she secured the advice and support of her Reed Smith mentor during her transition to her first in-house role, setting the stage for an ongoing professional relationship. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to...
2024-05-2031 minDealmaker Insights
Dealmaker InsightsU.S. antitrust developments: Spotlight on new merger guidelines (Part 2)With the recent explosion of antitrust developments in the United States, members of our Corporate and Antitrust & Competition teams have come together to produce a three-part series that discusses the practical impact of these developments for our clients. In this episode, Reed Smith partners Anatoliy Rozental and Chris Brennan discuss new U.S. merger guidelines. ----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...
2024-04-2418 minCareer Footprints
Career FootprintsAdam Tachner: Becoming a trusted advisor to Silicon ValleyAlum Adam Tachner traces his path from junior IP associate to a senior business and legal role at AI chipmaker Groq Inc. Adam shares how his unrelenting curiosity about his clients’ businesses, and cultivation of a deep professional network in the tech community, have contributed to his ability to “see around corners” at the leading edge of tech across a 30-year career. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Career Footprints. In each episode of Career Footprints, we'll ask our guest for Reed Smith alum to share their career story, how their...
2024-03-1436 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsWomen in Arbitration: Inspire InclusionThis International Women’s Day (IWD), London counsel Lucy Winnington-Ingram hosts women arbitration practitioners across Reed Smith’s global platform: Elizabeth Farrell (London), Rebeca Mosquera (New York), Juliya Arbisman (New York), Vanessa Thieffry (Paris) and Alison Eslick (Dubai) for a Q&A session exploring what this year’s IWD theme means to them. ----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'm Peter Rosher, global head of Reed Smith's International Arbitration practice. I hope you enjoy the in...
2024-03-0831 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesDiversity, equity and inclusion: Disability – a key focus for organizationsWhy is disability inclusion a business imperative? How can organizations harness allyship to dispel misconceptions and lay the foundation for meaningful representation? In this podcast, we consider the business case for investing in disability inclusion – an often forgotten strand in corporate DEI efforts – and the importance of changing mindsets in order to ensure progress.  Our presenters delve into how organizations can pursue their business goals while investing in DEI by acting in a truly responsible manner and making effective use of the tools at their disposal.  Our host David Boutcher is joined by Vaibha...
2024-02-1434 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsWomen in Arbitration: In conversation with Elina Mereminskaya, chair of the ITA Americas InitiativeThis episode is recorded in Spanish. Rebeca Mosquera and Isabella Lorduy welcome Elina Mereminskaya, head partner at Wagemann Arbitration and chair of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) Americas Initiative, for a conversation exploring the strides and struggles of women in arbitration toward achieving equity. They then discuss the collaboration between the ITA and the Reed Smith Latin America Business Team in creating the 2023 ITA Latin American Arbitral Institutions Guide and Scoreboard, along with the insights gained. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hello and welcome to Arbitral Insights, a podcast series brought to...
2024-02-1438 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsGreener Arbitrations | Electronic signatures and notification of awards – a greener alternative?In the latest episode of our Greener Arbitrations podcast series, Alison Eslick and Vanessa Thieffry moderate a spirited debate between Michelle Nelson (Dubai) and Clément Fouchard (Paris) as they explore the pros and cons of electronic signatures and notification of awards, including discussion on recognition and enforcement, cost savings, technology challenges, convenience, security risks and resistance to change. ----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'm Peter Rosher, global head of Reed Smith's International A...
2024-01-2427 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsGreener Arbitrations | Are in-person hearings worth their while?James Willn, Ana Ulseth, Chris Edwards and Mathilde Adant debate the environmental impact of in-person vs. remote hearings. Hosts Alison Eslick and Vanessa Thieffry moderate the session in which debaters discuss technological issues, security challenges and the financial and psychological impacts of remote hearings.  ----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'm Peter Rosher, global head of Reed Smith's International Arbitration practice. I hope you enjoy the industry commentary, insights and anecdotes we share with you...
2024-01-1724 minCareer Footprints
Career FootprintsJaimee Farrer: From litigation associate to assistant GC in pharmaReed Smith alumna Jaimee Farrer discusses her path from lateral litigation associate at the firm to assistant general counsel at GSK. Jaimee talks about how she landed her first in-house role, key differences between her law firm and in-house practice, and how the skills she developed as a Reed Smith litigator prepared her for the fast-paced, strategic work of managing major litigation at a global pharmaceutical company. ----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...
2024-01-1128 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesNavigating digital accessibility: Insights from legal and technical perspectivesIn this episode, we delve into the critical intersection of law and technology, exploring the multifaceted landscape of digital accessibility. Joining Bareeq Barqawi, Reed Smith’s DEI talent development analyst, are three distinguished panelists: Angie Matney, counsel in the Entertainment and Media Industry Group at Reed Smith; Jamie Dean, senior corporate counsel on Microsoft’s Accessibility Regulations team; and Ken Nakata, an accessibility consultant with Converge Accessibility and a former U.S. DOJ attorney. Discover key legal considerations, collaborative challenges, and proactive measures for enhancing accessibility in the digital landscape with our insightful panel. ----more---- Tran...
2023-12-2827 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesLGBTQ+ communities: A global and intersectional perspectiveOmar J. Alaniz, Reed Smith’s Dallas office managing partner and the U.S. deputy for PRISM, joins senior global DEI advisor, Iveliz Crespo (Philadelphia) and associate and PRISM EME co-chair, Tom Gates (London), to discuss LGBTQ+ History Month, the needs of LGBTQ+ communities globally, and how his lived experience as a Latinx gay man shapes his intersectional approach to his career and his advocacy work. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and I'm Iveliz Crespo. Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast. Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this po...
2023-03-1434 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesInspiring leaders: Julia LópezContinuing our Inspiring Leaders series, in this episode we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring Julia López, the partner chair of UNIDOS, Reed Smith’s Hispanic/LatinX business inclusion group. Julia is the national finance director for the Hispanic National Bar Association and past president of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey.  She shares her sources of inspiration that drive her success and ability to overcome challenges.  Julia provides valuable advice to our listeners on inclusive leadership and the importance of fairness and justice. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino...
2022-09-1535 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesInspiring leaders: Jason HazlewoodContinuing our Inspiring Leaders series, this episode features Pittsburgh Office Managing Partner Jason Hazlewood. Jason shares his journey to leadership at the firm, from associate to office managing partner and membership on the Executive Committee. He describes his four core themes for leadership, including an emphasis on equity of opportunity for all lawyers and personnel; elevation of the firm’s position in the local community; promotion of positive corporate citizenship and unity in the region; and the enhancement of the office’s culture and communications. He also shares how he stays grounded and maintains a positive outlook on life.
2022-08-3132 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesInspiring leaders: Gautam BhattacharyyaContinuing our “Inspiring Leaders” series, we feature Gautam Bhattacharyya, a member of Reed Smith’s executive committee, chair of the firm’s India business team, and former managing partner of the Singapore office. Gautam joins co-hosts Iveliz Crespo and John Iino to discuss his experiences and his personal journey to leadership, especially as a person of color in the UK and as someone who works across cultures. He will also share some of his own mistakes along the way and alert future leaders to the pitfalls they should avoid as they climb the ladder of success. ----more---- Tra...
2022-08-1234 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesInspiring leaders: Colette HonorableColette Honorable, former FERC commissioner, a partner in Reed Smith’s Washington, D.C. office, and a member of Reed Smith’s executive committee – just to name a few of her leadership positions – joins co-hosts Iveliz Crespo and John Iino to talk about what it was like getting “the call” from President Obama to join the FERC. She also will share how she has navigated various challenges, such as being the only woman in the room, and she will give advice to younger women of color on reaching the highest levels of leadership. ----more---- Transcript:  Intro...
2022-07-2840 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesAt the intersection of DE&I and talent developmentErin Wilkins, Reed Smith’s DE&I talent development analyst, joins our hosts, John Iino and Iveliz Crespo, to discuss the role that bias plays in talent development in the employment environment, including advancement, work assignments, and opportunities. Erin also discusses her role in administering and further developing Reed Smith’s DE&I Leadership Development Program, a groundbreaking program that is centered on the premise that mitigating bias and creating equitable opportunities requires intentionality and commitment. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and I'm Iveliz Crespo. Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast. Incl...
2022-03-1728 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsForecast arbitration costs across the globe: The Reed Smith Arbitration Pricing CalculatorGlobal Chair of Reed Smith’s international arbitration practice Peter Rosher hosts Singapore partner Timothy Cooke to discuss the just launched Arbitration Pricing Calculator app, a first-of-its-kind mobile app, designed and coded by Timothy to help arbitration users forecast the costs of arbitration around the world. 
2022-02-0210 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesBuilding a diverse talent pipelineGeoff Young, a partner in Reed Smith’s Global Commercial Disputes Group and executive director of diverse recruiting, joins co-hosts John Iino and Iveliz Crespo to share strategies for building a diverse talent pipeline. Geoff discusses his efforts in identifying and hiring diverse attorneys in accordance with the firm’s Racial Equity Action Plan and provides guidance for organizational leaders seeking to improve their recruiting practices. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and I'm Iveliz Crespo. Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast. Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podca...
2021-12-2930 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesReturning to work: Women, parents and caregiversAs companies prepare to return to the office, they are asking: What lessons should they take from this past year?  In part one of our ‘Returning to work’ series, Reed Smith Gender Equity Advisor Dr. Dana Alvaré discusses the many ways COVID-19 exacerbated workplace problems faced by women, parents and caregivers. Along with co-hosts John Iino and Iveliz Crespo, she then identifies policies that help ensure return-to-work plans are equitable and inclusive of women. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and I'm Iveliz Crespo. Welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclus...
2021-09-2930 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesCoaching: A diversity, equity & inclusion development toolReed Smith’s Global DE&I Advisor Iveliz Crespo chats with Global Diversity Chair John Iino and DE&I Executive-Career Coach Kendrea Tannis about their journeys to coaching and why coaching is for everyone, including lawyers. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and I'm Iveliz Crespo. 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 learning more about others. You might be sur...
2021-09-1529 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesCultivating the mental health and well-being of diverse employeesDr. Sherry C. Wang, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University, joins John Iino to share personal stories and discuss her scholarship on ethnic minority health disparities, including the roles of acculturation, stigma, and oppression.  Employees from diverse backgrounds lack representation, and face stressors, such as microaggressions and unconscious bias, that degrade mental health and interfere with psychological wellness. Furthermore, access to mental health care is unequal in the United States: Asians are 51% less likely to use mental health services than whites, Latinos are 25% less likely, and Blacks are 21% less likely. In this episode, Dr. Wang discusses t...
2021-07-1431 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesLegislating identity: The fight to protect transgender rights2021 has been a record-breaking year for legislative attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, with a tragic focus on anti-transgender legislation. Over 30 state legislatures have introduced more than 100 bills that would curb the rights of transgender people. Sasha Buchert, senior attorney at Lambda Legal, discusses the impact of these bills, and describes the coordinated response that Lambda Legal is taking to protect the LGBTQ+ community. Reed Smith Global DE&I Advisor Iveliz Crespo and Partner Alan York, who is also global chair of the firm’s LGBTQ+ business inclusion group, co-host this important session. ----more----...
2021-06-0833 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesRay Cardozo: The Power of ProximityAs we kick off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Reed Smith appellate partner Ray Cardozo shares his personal story including migrating from Kenya to New England, attending UC Berkeley, becoming an attorney and arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court for Reed Smith. Ray discusses the impact of racism and shares solutions all of us can undertake to stop hate and pay it forward for future generations. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and I'm Iveliz Crespo. Welcome t...
2021-05-0626 minArbitral Insights
Arbitral InsightsWomen in Arbitration: ICCA president discusses arbitrator availability and The PledgeThe president of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration, Lucy Reed, talks with London-based associate Lucy Winnington-Ingram, in the inaugural episode of our “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries. They explore the ICSID/UNCITRAL Draft Code of Conduct with a focus on article 8 and the steps stakeholders (including arbitrators themselves) can take to address concerns over arbitrator availability. They also discuss progress made since the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge was drawn up five years ago. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's International Arbitration page. Reed Smith’s “Women in Arbitration” podcast miniseries serves as a platform...
2021-03-0825 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesLegislating diversity: Current initiatives and their impact on corporate AmericaReed Smith attorneys Liza Craig and DJ Cespedes join co-hosts Iveliz Crespo and John Iino to discuss recent federal and state legislative initiatives that regulate organizations’ diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the criminal justice system, and opposing litigation. They also look into new executive orders from the Biden administration, California’s mandate for board diversification, and other legislation impacting company policy and diversity initiatives. Our panel will predict outcomes for future legislation promoting diversity. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino...
2021-02-2626 minFinReg Focus
FinReg FocusInvestment Firms Prudential Regime: What do investment firms need to know about prudential consolidation?Reed Smith Senior Advisor David Calligan is joined by Reed Smith Partner Karen Butler and Duff & Phelps Director Andrew Lowin to discuss the new Investment Firm Prudential Regime requirements for prudential consolidation, and why it’s not just regulated firms that need to be aware of the requirements under the new regime. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Financial Regulatory page.
2021-02-0334 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesBest practices for building effective diversity, equity & inclusion programsMany organizational leaders want to do the right thing—they’re committed to creating more equitable, diverse and inclusive workplaces. In spite of that, many leaders are unsure where to begin. In this episode, co-hosts John Iino and Iveliz Crespo join Reed Smith counsel Liza Craig – our deputy director for diversity, equity & inclusion programs in the U.S. – to share strategies for achieving transformational change on issues of equity, inclusion and diversity. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Diversity & Inclusion page. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and I'm Iveliz Cr...
2021-01-2026 minGovernment Contracts Coffee Break
Government Contracts Coffee BreakBusiness opportunities for veterans at defense contractorsReed Smith is particularly proud of our veteran employees and supports veterans around the world who give so much for their countries. Reed Smith counsel Liza Craig, business development senior manager Karen Hoy, and two veterans – Howard Womersley Smith, a Reed Smith partner; and Richard Ryan, senior counsel at BAE Systems – discuss military service, the critical role veterans play for defense contractors, and BAE System’s efforts to provide opportunities for veterans worldwide as they transition from military service into a civilian career.  For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Government Contracts & Grants page.
2020-11-2532 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesHelping veterans fight for disability benefitsIn this special Veterans Day episode, Reed Smith partner Julia Lopez guest hosts a discussion with lawyers Melisa Geist and Kathy Oviedo to discuss their pro bono work to help veterans get a second chance at disability benefits that were wrongly denied or delayed. They’re joined by Rochelle Bobroff, pro bono director at the National Veterans Legal Services Program, which works to ensure that the government delivers to our nation's 22 million veterans and active duty personnel the benefits to which they are entitled because of disabilities resulting from military service.  This episode was produced with support fro...
2020-11-1128 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesAsk me my pronouns: Creating transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary inclusive workplacesIn recognition of LGBT+ History Month, Nat Ochoa (they/them), an associate in Reed Smith’s labor and employment group, joins John Iino (he/him) and Iveliz Crespo (they/them) for an enlightening discussion on the importance of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) inclusive workplaces. In this episode, Nat discusses being non-binary at work, their involvement with PRISM, Reed Smith’s LGBT+ business inclusion group, PRISM’s efforts to advance inclusion with Reed Smith’s recent pronoun initiative, and transgender inclusive strategies that organizations and leaders should adopt.  For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Diversity & Inclusion pa...
2020-10-2832 minGovernment Contracts Coffee Break
Government Contracts Coffee BreakReed Smith Government Contracts & Grants Group member highlights key issuesReed Smith’s Government Contracts and Grants Practice Group provides legal services to companies that do business with federal, state and local government agencies. Practice group member Liza Craig discusses the group’s main focus areas (compliance, transactions and litigation) and talks about how outside counsel can help throughout the procurement life cycle. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Government Contracts & Grants page. 
2020-10-1418 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesHow workplaces promote recovery by destigmatizing mental illnessWorld Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world. Mark Goldstein, partner chair of Reed Smith’s Mental Health Task Force, talks powerfully about challenging the stigma associated with mental health. Joined by hosts John Iino and Iveliz Crespo, Mark shares his personal experience with mental health symptoms and describes strategies companies can use to cultivate psychological wellness and encourage help-seeking behaviors.  For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Diversity & Inclusion page. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm...
2020-10-1427 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesWhy organizations need to be ‘disability-confident’… and how to make that happenThe three co-founders of Reed Smith’s disability focused inclusion group share best practices and challenges in building an effective employee resource group for people with disabilities. This comes on the heels of the news that Reed Smith has earned the top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index, a benchmarking tool that offers businesses an opportunity to self-report their disability inclusion policies and practices. Luke Debevec, Kevin Hara and Carolyn Pepper join co-hosts Iveliz Crespo and John Iino to share their experiences and best practices. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Diversity & Inclusion page. ...
2020-09-3030 minGovernment Contracts Coffee Break
Government Contracts Coffee BreakReed Smith’s Government Contracts & Grants Group overviewReed Smith’s Government Contracts and Grants Practice Group provides legal services to companies that do business with federal, state and local government agencies. Practice group member Liza Craig discusses the group’s main focus areas (compliance, transactions and litigation) and talks about how outside counsel can help throughout the procurement life cycle. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Government Contracts & Grants page.
2020-09-1518 minGovernment Contracts Coffee Break
Government Contracts Coffee Break“E-Marketplace” Pilot: Government gears up for online shoppingJoin Reed Smith counsel Liza Craig and summer associate Prashasti Bhatnagar for a discussion about the U.S. General Services Administration’s e-marketplace pilot, which will be coming to a federal agency near you very soon. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Government Contracts & Grants page. View Reed Smith's summer associates IG weekly recaps on Instagram!
2020-08-0415 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesA. Scott Bolden: Living at the intersection of business, law, politics and raceReed Smith Managing Partner A. Scott Bolden shares stories about his childhood during the civil rights movement, reflects on his successful career, and offers his unique insight on the need for more discussion and reconciliation around race relations, in an episode recorded earlier this year. Bolden is the current managing partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and 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 ch...
2020-07-2938 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesDeconstructing white privilege: Calling all upstanders (Part 3)In Part 3 of our series “Deconstructing White Privilege,” former Reed Smith partner Mike Scott, associate Lora Spencer, and co-hosts Iveliz Crespo and John Iino discuss their work on the case to remove the Confederate battle emblem from the Mississippi state flag. They also will emphasize the importance of upstanders who support the Black community and interrupt racism. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino, and 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...
2020-07-1628 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesDeconstructing white privilege: When white women cry (Part 2)Jenna Chandler-Ward, founder of the Multicultural Teaching Institute and the Teaching While White podcast and blog, joins Dr. Dana Alvaré, Reed Smith’s global gender equity advisor, Liza Craig, deputy chair of Reed Smith’s Black business inclusion group, and Global Diversity Chair John Iino for a lively discussion on: the intersectionality between gender and race; why white women feel uncomfortable discussing race; and how white women can engage in discussions around race and racism. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stori...
2020-06-3031 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesDeconstructing white privilegeRyan Williams-Virden, author and instructor on Reimagining Whiteness, joins Reed Smith Diversity & Inclusion Global Chair John Iino and Senior Public Relations Manager Devon Jaffier for a provocative discussion examining white privilege, why it is difficult for white people to discuss race, and what organizations can do to address systemic racism.  ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and 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 b...
2020-06-1830 minGovernment Contracts Coffee Break
Government Contracts Coffee BreakExport controls and their impact on the worldwide battle against COVID-19Reed Smith partners with international practices and perspectives discuss responses to the COVID-19 pandemic – the adoption of measures by EU member states; the enactment of EU-wide restrictions; the implementation of U.S. export controls – and how they all converge to impact your business. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Government Contracts & Grants page or contact Liza Craig, Leigh Hansson and Yves Melin. For more information on the legal and business implications of COVID-19, visit the Reed Smith Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.
2020-06-1026 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesXenophobia against Asian Americans during the Coronavirus crisisSince its official launch on March 19, 2020, the STOP AAPI HATE reporting center has received more than 1,700 reports of coronavirus-related verbal harassment, shunning and physical assault against Asian Americans. Manjusha Kulkarni, Esq., executive director of the Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council, along with D&I Global Chair John Iino and D&I Advisor Iveliz Crespo, present a brief history of discriminatory laws against Asian Americans, discuss the impacts of discrimination against Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, and conclude with thoughts on how we can support each other during these times.  ----more---- Transcript: Intro: H...
2020-06-0333 minGovernment Contracts Coffee Break
Government Contracts Coffee BreakCOVID-19: The National Interest Exemption and its impact on government contractorsMembers of Reed Smith’s Global Regulatory Enforcement Group discuss the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ National Interest Exemption issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and explain what government contractors need to know about how it will impact their business. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Government Contracts & Grants page or contact Liza Craig, Elizabeth Leavy and Lauren Weaver. For more information on the legal and business implications of COVID-19, visit the Reed Smith Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.
2020-05-2613 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesJean Lee: Fighting for equity beginning as an Asian immigrantJean Lee, president and chief executive officer of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, joins John Iino to share her personal stories, starting in her childhood, on how being a first-generation Korean-American immigrant shaped her commitment to advocacy and equity. Jean discusses systemic racism impacting the justice system and the legal profession, her work to disrupt these inequities, the importance of allyship and strategies for truly inclusive leadership.  ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and welcome to the Reed Smith podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast, our g...
2020-05-2134 minInclusivity Included: Powerful personal stories
Inclusivity Included: Powerful personal storiesDisability inclusion: Removing barriers to finding top talentJane Burton, chair of the Lawyers with Disabilities Division of the (UK) Law Society, and two Reed Smith associates - Danielle Liebl and Kevin Hara - join guest host Iveliz Crespo to share best practices that help ensure your D&I efforts are inclusive of people with disabilities. They share personal stories and discuss tips for hiring, recruiting and retaining people with disabilities - including the importance of flexible work arrangements.  For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Diversity & Inclusion page. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Hi, I'm John Iino and welcome to the...
2020-05-0736 minGovernment Contracts Coffee Break
Government Contracts Coffee BreakCARES Act Funds Recipients: How to avoid False Claims Act LiabilityMembers of Reed Smith’s Global Regulatory Enforcement group discuss how recipients of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds can avoid liability under the False Claims Act. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Government Contracts & Grants page, or contact Liza Craig, Rizwan Qureshi, Andrew Bernasconi, and Daniel Herbst. For more information on the legal and business implications of COVID-19, visit the Reed Smith Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.
2020-04-2939 min