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Sweat Capital#119 – David Teh (Partner, Simpson Thacher): How Australians Break Into Top US Law FirmsIn this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down in New York with David Teh, Partner at Simpson Thacher, one of the world’s most prestigious law firms, to unpack what a truly global legal career looks like. David traces his journey from Macquarie University to Hong Kong, London, and ultimately Wall Street - including formative years at Cravath during the dot-com boom and a front-row seat to the evolution of private credit from relationship lending to one of the most powerful forces in global finance. We dive into how major financing...
2025-12-2329 min
CapLink GroupPrivate Equity: Navigating Tax Considerations with Nancy Mehlman & Laura WarrenTax strategy can make or break private equity returns - from state tax implications and interest deductibility on leveraged buyouts to optimizing capital gains treatment and planning for exits.In this conversation from the New York Private Capital Summit, Nancy Mehlman, Co-Head of Tax Practice at Simpson Thacher, speaks with Laura Warren, Global Head of Tax and Structuring at Hamilton Lane, about the critical tax considerations shaping private equity deals today.They discuss strategies to maximize returns and minimize liabilities in an evolving tax environment, explore international tax compliance...
2025-12-0822 min
The Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: The SEC's New Era of Rulemaking and Exam PrioritiesThis episode delves into the SEC’s current Commission, now a 3-1 majority, its application of regulations in rulemaking and exam priorities, and its approach to exam remediation. We examine impacts of new directors, recent asset management enforcement actions and overall trends, what we are seeing in exams within the context of registered funds and private funds, and the meteoric rise of retail access to alternative funds which we expect to be the SEC’s focus in the future. Episode Resources:09.04.25 Simpson Thacher SEC Watch: Monthly Takeaways for Asset Managers - September 202508.12.25 Simpson Thache...
2025-09-1628 min
The DealDrinks With The Deal: Simpson's Cooper on Refinitiv, Lehman, Team BuildingElizabeth Cooper, the head of private equity at Simpson Thacher, talks about transitioning from M&A to PE as a young partner and how advising Blackstone on the Refinitiv deal transformed her career.
2025-09-0424 minThe DealDrinks With The Deal: Simpson's Cooper on Refinitiv, Lehman, Team BuildingElizabeth Cooper, the head of private equity at Simpson Thacher, talks about transitioning from M&A to PE as a young partner and how advising Blackstone on the Refinitiv deal transformed her career.
2025-09-0424 min
The 92 Report134. Dan Tabak, Litigation Partner and Treasurer at Harvard HillelShow Notes: Dan Tabak, a lawyer and treasurer of Harvard Hillel, spent three years at Columbia Law School, he then worked as a litigator at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, but took a year off to clerk for a federal judge in Brooklyn. He went back to work at Simpson Thacher before moving on to his current firm, Cohen & Gresser which operates primarily in New York City but has offices in London, Paris, Dubai, and Washington, D.C. He currently lives in Scarsdale, New York with his wife and two kids. On the Board of Harvard Hillel Dan joined the board of...
2025-06-0237 min
Bite-Sized Business LawFrom Cartels to Non-Competes: Talking All Things Competition Law with a Leading Antitrust LawyerWhen global cartel collusion enters the equation, the best friend a CEO can have is a preeminent lawyer on the frontlines of competition law. Enter John Terzaken, global co-chair of the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice at Simpson Thacher and former Director of Criminal Enforcement of the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. With decades of experience navigating the complexities of antitrust enforcement, John breaks down how shifts in political direction between the Biden and Trump administrations affect corporate behavior, enforcement strategies, and legal priorities. He shares insights into the psychology behind collusion, the rise of algorithmic pricing as a legal gr...
2025-05-2831 min
Our Curious AmalgamHow Hot Is Cartel Enforcement Around the Globe? Checking the Forecast for 2025 and BeyondCartel enforcement remains a priority for agencies around the world, but in recent years enforcers have continued to focus on domestic cases. With political and personnel changes in the U.S. and across the globe, what can we expect in 2025 and beyond? John Terzaken, Partner and Global Co-Chair of Simpson Thacher's Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice, joins James Hunsberger and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss his latest cartel enforcement forecast and what has changed since his 2022 forecast. Listen to this episode to learn more about likely enforcement priorities from the Trump DOJ and global agencies, including AI, ESG, labor markets...
2025-03-2429 min
The AbstractEp 49: Will AI change Legal Work Forever?: Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer, Gunderson DettmerHow is AI going to change the practice of law? How is one of the most forward looking law firms adapting? And will the billable hour go away? Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer and Cofounder & Director of the Open Cap Table Coalition, steered a law career starting at major Wall Street firm Simpson Thacher towards the worlds of tech and product management, with stop-offs in academia and legal publishing along the way. Ultimately, he found that his legal mindset guided him in his technical work, and his understanding of business and innovation strengthened his l...
2024-07-3148 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Fri 6/14 - Big Law Comes to Boston, New FERC Commissioners, Senate Bill Creating New Judgeships and Visa/Mastercard Settlement in QuestionThis Day in Legal History: Flag Statutes in Public SchoolsOn this day in legal history, June 14, 1943, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, profoundly impacting the rights of individuals in public schools. The case arose when Jehovah's Witnesses challenged a West Virginia mandate requiring students to salute the American flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, actions contrary to their religious convictions. The Court ruled that forcing students to participate in patriotic rituals violated their First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
2024-06-1417 min
Futurum Tech WebcastInsights from Tanium's Converge Conference with Chris Haley - Futurum Tech WebcastOn this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast, host Shira Rubinoff is joined by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Chris Haley Head of Global Platform for a conversation on the key takeaways from Tanium's Converge Conference, and how cybersecurity practices are evolving within the legal sector. Their discussion covers: The main themes and insights from Tanium's Converge Conference The role of cybersecurity in modern legal practices Challenges and solutions for implementing robust cybersecurity measures in the legal sector The evolution of legal sector's approach to data protection and privacy ...
2024-06-0703 minThe Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: SEC’s Focus on Artificial IntelligenceIn the latest episode of The Regulatory Roundtable, co-produced with Simpson Thacher’s The Funds Channel, we discuss the SEC’s focus on artificial intelligence, including in exams and the recent settlements with two investment advisers in connection with their statements regarding their use of artificial intelligence, and considerations for looking ahead.Episode Resources:5/2/24 SEC Examination Lessons Learned During the Biden/Gensler Era and Looking Ahead4/18/24 Compliance Policies Update Hot Topics3/19/24 SEC Fines Two Investment Advisers for “AI Washing” 11/1/23 White House Issues Landmark Executive Order on Artificial IntelligenceMeet Y...
2024-05-2212 min
The DealDrinks With The Deal: Simpson’s Michael Chao on Intellectual Appeal of M&AIn the most recent Drinks With The Deal podcast, Simpson Thacher M&A partner Michael Chao says that exposure to new businesses and legal issues makes the practice appealing to him and helps him be a better lawyer.
2024-05-0218 minThe DealDrinks With The Deal: Simpson’s Michael Chao on Intellectual Appeal of M&AIn the most recent Drinks With The Deal podcast, Simpson Thacher M&A partner Michael Chao says that exposure to new businesses and legal issues makes the practice appealing to him and helps him be a better lawyer.
2024-05-0218 min
Smart Humans with Slava RubinSmart Humans: Equity Multiple's Charles Clinton on real estate investing and which sectors to invest in and which to avoidCharles Clinton is the CEO and co-founder of EquityMultiple and is responsible for shaping the strategic vision of the company and overseeing its daily operations. Charles also sits on EquityMultiple’s Investment Committee and Board of Directors. Since its inception in 2015, EquityMultiple has transacted on hundreds of real estate investments, totaling over $5B in capitalization. Today, EquityMultiple serves over fifty thousand self-directed investors across the U.S.Prior to EquityMultiple, Charles was a real estate attorney with Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, where he worked on a variety of major transactions for private equity clients, pr...
2024-02-1547 minThe Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: Exploring the SEC’s Recently-Adopted Private Fund Adviser RulesThis episode focuses on the SEC’s new and amended rules targeting private fund advisers, which were adopted on August 23. In addition to reviewing the rules’ requirements—including some significant modifications from the rules that were proposed in February 2022—we discuss our expectations for fund advisers under the new rules and the ongoing litigation challenging them, as well as exam and enforcement observations.Episode Resources:9/12/23 SEC Marketing Rule Settlements Total 10 Before One Year Anniversary of Compliance Date9/11/23 SEC Division of Examinations Releases Process-Focused Risk Alert—Exam Selection and Typical Categories of Document Requests8/24...
2023-09-2728 minThe Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: Exams and Enforcement – Focusing on Private FundsIn the latest episode of The Regulatory Roundtable, join us as we take a bird’s eye view of the current SEC private funds environment and what’s to come. Outlining policy and rulemaking, the increasingly challenging exam program, and the state of play on enforcement, we discuss the return to private funds as a marquee exam and enforcement priority.Meet Your Episode Hosts:Marc P. Berger, Simpson ThacherPartner; former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division and Director of the SEC’s New York Office; former Chief of the Sec...
2023-06-2229 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 45: Strategic Marketing in Law with Legal Marketing Expert Stefanie Marrone In our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers, we're thrilled to host Stefanie Marrone, a remarkable leader at the intersection of marketing and business development for legal professionals. Marrone discusses how she found her way into consulting, as she sheds light on the common marketing missteps law firms make while offering valuable advice on what firms can do to elevate their profiles and differentiate their brands in a competitive landscape. She shares transformative client success stories, showcasing the power of strategic marketing, and provides a thoughtful exploration of the evolving identity of law firms as they adapt to better serve t...
2023-06-2132 min
AHLA's Speaking of Health LawAssessing HIPAA Risks During the M&A Due Diligence ProcessJon Moore, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President of Consulting Services, Clearwater, speaks with Vanessa Burrows, Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Wendi Wright, Senior Director of Privacy & Data Protection, Intuitive Surgical, about why HIPAA must be considered within the scope of M&A due diligence and what the diligence process looks like. They discuss documentation, the use of external data sources, the diligence call, and practices to review such as de-identified Protected Health Information and web tracking technologies. Vanessa and Wendi spoke on an AHLA webinar last year related to this topic. Sponsored by Clearwater.
2023-06-2047 min
The Lawyer PodcastSimpson Thacher boss on A&O-Shearman; super-senior associates; and Lawyer Awards previewSend us a textThe new episode of The Lawyer Podcast is out now!On this episode, Catrin and Christian preview next week’s The Lawyer Awards and take a look at some of the categories exciting them this year.Rachel Moloney, deputy editor (City), joins the podcast to discuss which firms retain talented senior lawyers in corporate when they're not making partner, while other firms just don’t like it (hint, it’s the US ones).And following the launch of Horizon Live last week, we bring you an excerpt of the...
2023-06-1526 min
Minimum CompetenceFri 5/26 - BigLaw Return to Office Continues, Oath Keepers Leader Sentenced, Breaking up Large Banks and Tax Provisions in Debt Ceiling TalksWe have another Andrew Johnson-related “this day in legal history” for today – on May 26 in 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson concluded without conviction. In 1868, President Johnson faced impeachment, and his fate rested on a single vote in the Senate trial. Johnson had become president after Abraham Lincoln's assassination and had a strained relationship with Republican leaders, particularly the Radical Republicans. The House of Representatives impeached Johnson on charges of violating the Tenure of Office Act by removing Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without approval. The Senate trial required a two-thirds majority to convict Johnson.Senat...
2023-05-2606 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechSupreme Court Rulings, Legal AI, and TikTok Bans: Navigating the Legal Tech LandscapeWelcome to another episode of "AI Lawyer Talking Tech," your daily dose of legal technology news and insights. In today's episode, we'll be discussing the recent Supreme Court ruling on Section 230, protecting online platforms from liability for terrorist-related content, and its potential implications for generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT. We'll also dive into the growing popularity of generative AI legal tools, Montana's controversial TikTok ban, and the rise of virtual court hearings in a post-pandemic world. Stay tuned as we explore these topics and more, keeping you informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in the legal tech industry.
2023-05-1914 min
LETRA TALKSantiago Gutiérrez | Conociendo a los ExpertosEsto es LETRA TALK, el podcast de LETRA Legal Training.
En este nuevo capítulo de CONOCIENDO A LOS EXPERTOS hablaremos con Santiago Gutiérrez, socio de la firma de Lloreda Camacho desde 1997, es el Director de las Práctica Corporativa y Financiera, Inmobiliario, y codirige la práctica de Fusiones y Adquisiciones (M&A). Santiago cuenta con una amplia experiencia en el sector financiero, ha trabajado en el Banco Extebandes, fue Director del Departamento Jurídico de la Regional Bogotá de Conavi, Vicepresidente Jurídico y Secretario General de Corfunión, y Secretario General...
2023-05-0424 min
Value-Add#4 Charles Clinton: High-yielding, professionally managed Real Estate through EquityMultipleDate recorded: March 15, 2023 In this episode, I sat down with EquityMultiple CEO, Charles Clinton, to learn about his journey starting the online crowdfunding platform, and the products, advantages and value EquityMultiple offers. I left the interview impressed and I'm sure you will too.Like a number of other platforms, EquityMultiple provides investors access to CRE investments at as little as $5,000, but what makes them stand out is:- Industry-leading asset management, which is reflected in the 17% average annual return they've earned their investors across 84 deals they have exited so far.- Diverse product o...
2023-04-1929 minThe Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: Navigating the Global ESG Regulatory LandscapeIn this episode we discuss global ESG trends and evolving regulatory frameworks, including the recent increase of proposed legislation in the U.S. concerning ESG investments; the SEC climate disclosure rule proposed on March 21, 2022; and the scope of reporting obligations under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and U.K. Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).Meet Your Episode Four Hosts:Leah Malone, Simpson ThacherPartner and leader of the Firm’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability Practice; advises boards, management teams and investors on...
2023-03-1030 min
Jewish Philanthropy PodcastAn Unstoppable Drive - Adam Neuman Topic: An Unstoppable Drive Guest: Adam Neuman Bio: Adam Neuman serves the Big Ten Conference as Chief of Staff, Strategy and Operations & Deputy General Counsel as a member of the conference's Senior Leadership Team. Neuman serves as a strategic aide to both the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C) and the Big Ten Conference Commissioner in creating a movement of leadership in sports, academics and social responsibility throughout intercollegiate sports. Neuman joined the Big Ten Conference in January 2020 and played a str...
2023-03-0646 min
Tech Nest: The Proptech PodcastInstant Real Estate Transactions on Blockchain, with Sanjay Raghavan and Geoff Thompson of Roofstock onChainMore about Roofstock onChain and Sanjay Raghavan and Geoff ThompsonRoofstock onChain is the web3 subsidiary of Roofstock, the leading digital real estate investing platform for the $4 trillion single-family rental home sector. Using blockchain technology, Roofstock onChain provides investors the ability to purchase tokenized single family rental properties with one click, and to transact with crypto, cutting the time and cost incurred by legacy systems. Roofstock provides extensive resources for investors to actively participate in the SFR space, including data analytics, connections to property management companies and contractors, and other management tools. Founded in 2015, Roofstock has f...
2022-12-201h 02Our Curious AmalgamWhat's New in US Vertical Merger Enforcement? A Look at the UnitedHealth-Change Merger Decision and BeyondVertical mergers present unique doctrinal and economic issues and are rarely challenged in court, so when two vertical merger opinions are issued in a short period of time, it is a great opportunity to check in on this area of antitrust law. What are the facts and legal arguments that led to defense victories in the recently litigated UnitedHealth Group – Change Healthcare and Illumina – Grail mergers (currently under appeal)? Sara Razi, Partner at Simpson Thacher and counsel for Change, joins Sergei Zaslavsky and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss these important cases. Listen to this episode to learn more about these two...
2022-12-1231 min
Mourant podcastPrivate Capital Perspectives | Episode 5 with Jason Glover Richard speaks with Jason Glover, who is Managing Partner at the London office of international law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. The conversation covers Jason’s career and route into private equity, including his time in-house at Asian Infrastructure Fund and Duke Street Capital, as well as his reflections on the state of the funds market, the dynamics of negotiations between GPs and LPs, what makes a good funds lawyer, and what the future might hold for the industry and the lawyers who work in it.
2022-12-0956 min
Around The CoinGeoffrey Thompson, Chief Blockchain Officer at Roofstock onChainIn this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Geoffrey Thompson, Chief Blockchain Officer at Roofstock onChain - Real-world homes on blockchain that you can buy with one click. Geoff built his career at top-tier law firms practicing in the areas of capital markets, banking and credit, structured finance, private equity, and cross-border transactions. Geoff’s prior role at Roofstock was as General Counsel where he advised on partnerships, product innovation, fundraising, deal structuring, real estate matters, securities law, international expansion, and all other legal and compliance matters. Before joining Roofstock, Geoff served as General Counsel at ApplePie Capital, where he was in...
2022-10-0654 minAround the CoinGeoffrey Thompson, Chief Blockchain Officer at Roofstock onChainIn this episode, Mike Townsend chats with Geoffrey Thompson, Chief Blockchain Officer at Roofstock onChain - Real-world homes on blockchain that you can buy with one click. Geoff built his career at top-tier law firms practicing in the areas of capital markets, banking and credit, structured finance, private equity, and cross-border transactions. Geoff’s prior role at Roofstock was as General Counsel where he advised on partnerships, product innovation, fundraising, deal structuring, real estate matters, securities law, international expansion, and all other legal and compliance matters. Before joining Roofstock, Geoff served as General Counsel at ApplePie Capital, where he was in...
2022-10-0654 min
The FS Club PodcastWhy Politics Is All About Economics Not CultureFind out more about this event on our website: https://bit.ly/3BYP25L
It is currently fashionable to say that politics is now all about culture rather than economics. That transitioning sex matters more than transitioning nature of economies. That whether Brexit matters to you emotionally matters more than what its practical impacts are. And so on. However, this conventional wisdom is wrong. Younger people do feel different on many cultural issues, but this is largely downstream of the economic changes to their lives, not upstream of them. The most significant things that are changing younger...
2022-09-3047 minThe Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: Tackling Implementation of ESMA Marketing Guidelines and the SEC Marketing RuleIn this episode we discuss the emergence of new ESMA marketing guidelines; compliance with the SEC’s new marketing rule coming into effect November 4, 2022; and key takeaways of interest for sponsors operating in the EU and the U.S. Meet Your Episode Three Hosts:David W. Blass, Simpson ThacherPartner; formerly served as General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute and also held senior roles for over a decade at the SEC Meaghan A. Kelly, Simpson ThacherPartner; specializes in advising fund managers with respect to SEC exam...
2022-09-2949 min
Wealth and LawEstate Planning Bootcamp: Revocable TrustsWelcome back to the Wealth and Law Estate Planning Bootcamp! In this series of five episodes, Brent is joined by guests to discuss the basics of estate planning.
In this episode, Deborah Plum chats with Brent about the revocable trusts. She answers the what, how, and why questions relating to these prevalent estate planning tools. Deborah and Brent also discuss practical aspects of revocable trusts and when they are appropriate.
You will learn:
What is a revocable trust?
What is a Trustee?
What is a beneficiary?
How...
2022-07-1220 min
The DealDrinks With The Deal: Simpson's Patrick Ryan Talks PE FinancingOn the latest podcast, Patrick Ryan, the global head of finance and credit at Simpson Thacher, discusses the evolution of the lending markets over the course of his career and the rise of direct lending.
2022-06-3028 minThe DealDrinks With The Deal: Simpson's Patrick Ryan Talks PE FinancingOn the latest podcast, Patrick Ryan, the global head of finance and credit at Simpson Thacher, discusses the evolution of the lending markets over the course of his career and the rise of direct lending.
2022-06-3028 min
News Not NoiseJan. 6 Hearings and Criminal ChargesWhat criminal charges could come from the January 6th investigation? Could anyone other than Trump get charged? And what might that look like. Loyola Law School professor and constitutional law expert Jessica Levinson walks us through the possible charges, why Trump’s state of mind matters so much, the evidence to date, and the difficult questions involved in prosecuting a former President of the United States. We also discuss the legal issues related to actions by Rudy Giuliani, Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife Ginni Thomas and Trump attorney John Eastman. Plus, Mike Pence’s place in history. Levins...
2022-06-2323 minWealth and LawMaximize Low MarketsBrent chats with Deborah Plum about techniques to maximize wealth transfers in a low market, low interest environment. They talk about GRATs, sales to IDGTs, intrafamily loans, and CLATs. They also speculate about market volatility and other things.
Deborah is an attorney at Rimon, P.C. Deborah is an experienced trusts and estates associate with a background in corporate tax. Deborah has extensive knowledge of charitable foundations and not-for-profit organizations. Prior to joining Rimon, Deborah worked as a tax associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where she worked on matters involving private equity funds, Real Estate Investment Tr...
2022-05-1137 min
How I Lawyer Podcast with Jonah Perlin#061: Sara Y. Razi - Antitrust LawyerIn this episode I speak with Sara Y. Razi who is the Global Co-Chair of the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice at Simpson Thacher. She joined the firm's Washington D.C. office in 2013 after serving as a senior official at the Federal Trade Commission for nearly a decade. Sara has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer by the Legal 500 and was ranked one of the Top 250 Women in Litigation in the United States by Benchmark Litigation. In addition to advising clients in antitrust investigations and litigation as well as mergers, she serves co-chair of the Firm’s Pro Bono Co...
2022-04-1442 min
Wharton FinTech PodcastKatherine Salisbury, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Qapital - Automating Healthy Saving HabitsAnirudh Singh sits down with Katherine Salisbury, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Qapital. The two discuss Katherine’s early career, co-founding not one but two companies with her partner, Katherine’s views on the fintech industry overall, and much more. Hope you enjoy the show!
Katherine Salisbury:
Ten years ago, Katherine set out to find a solution to her family’s money management headaches - one that actually aligned with their motivations, goals and lifestyle. A few years later, Qapital was born. Today, Katherine serves as co-founder and co-CEO of Qapital – an app that empowers users by putting their personal goals at the c...
2022-04-0420 minOur Curious AmalgamWhat in the World Is Happening With Antitrust Enforcement? Antitrust Cartel Enforcement's Return to Global Scale in 2022Global cartel enforcement saw a resurgence in 2021, but throughout the globe, we saw a continued focus on domestic matters. Do last year's developments tell us anything about the areas that are likely to come into focus in 2022? John Terzaken, Partner and Global Co-Chair of Simpson Thacher's Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice, joins Matthew Hall and Jaclyn Phillips to discuss the rise in cartel enforcement activity and what trends to look out for in 2022. Listen to this episode to learn more about enforcement priorities that may be on the rise and whether we can expect to see the growing globalization...
2022-03-2139 min
Pioneers and PathfindersLaura SafdieToday's guest is Laura Safdie. Laura is the chief operating officer at Casetext, whose products include the number one-rated legal research platform Casetext Research, an all-in-one research and drafting print platform Compose, and Parallel Search, which offers the first application of concept-based search for the law. Laura joined Casetext after stints at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, the US Senate Judiciary Committee, and a clerkship in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Like a number of our past guests, she graduated from Yale Law School and later made the leap from Big Law to the legal tech...
2022-03-0936 min
Bribe, Swindle or StealFCPA Year in Review: 2021Cheryl Scarboro presents TRACE's annual FCPA Year in Review webinar and we listen in for today's podcast. Cheryl was Associate Director in the SEC's Division of Enforcement for almost twenty years and served as its first ever Chief of the FCPA Unit. She is now a partner in Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Washington DC office.
2022-03-0232 minThe Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: Discussing the SEC’s March Towards Granular Oversight of the Private Funds IndustryThis episode focuses on the SEC’s February 9 proposed rules targeting private equity and private funds; the SEC’s January 26 proposed amendments to Form PF; and the Division of Examinations risk alert published January 27.Meet Your Episode Two HostsDavid W. Blass, Simpson ThacherPartner; formerly served as General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute and also held senior roles for over a decade at the SECMeaghan A. Kelly, Simpson ThacherPartner; specializes in advising fund managers with respect to SEC examinations, compliance and disclosure questions, and SEC enfo...
2022-03-0240 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 8: CultureFor the final episode of Movers, Shakers, and Rainmakers in 2021, our hosts tackle a topic that has made its way to the forefront for firms across the nation: culture. What are the actual differences when it comes to law firm culture? How are cultures shifting in a remote environment? Can a firm actually take steps to alter its culture? Also, David highlights the recent hiring by Cravath of former FTC Assistant Director, Daniel K. Zach, while Zach discusses the hiring of former Simpson Thacher's Emerging Growth Practice Head, Jean Park, by Cooley. Tune in!
2021-12-2227 min
IR TalkS2 E9: Economic Diplomacy and International Adoption with Dr. Diane KunzDr. Diane Kunz is the Executive Director of the Center for Adoption Policy. She has also taught diplomatic history at Yale, Columbia, and Duke. Prior to her diplomatic history work, Dr. Kunz was a corporate lawyer, working at White & Case and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. She is the author of numerous books including Butter and Guns: The Economic Diplomacy of the Cold War and a forthcoming work on the diplomatic, economic, and social history of US international adoption. The following are books and articles pertinent to our conversation today:Butter and Guns: America's Cold War Economic Diplomacy
2021-12-1647 minThe Regulatory RoundtableAt the Table: Diving into the Regulatory Environment for Private Funds Following Chairman Gensler's Recent RemarksThe first in a series of discussions about complex regulatory, compliance, and enforcement issues at the forefront of industry and regulatory developments, this episode focuses on the SEC’s priorities relating to private funds, including SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s recent speech at the ILPA Summit; emerging exam trends including document production, deficiency letters and MNPI concerns; and changes to the exam referral process over the last two years.Meet Your Episode One HostsMarc P. Berger, Simpson ThacherPartner; former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division and Direct...
2021-12-0226 minThe Regulatory RoundtableWelcome to The Regulatory RoundtableSimpson Thacher invites you to The Regulatory Roundtable, a quarterly podcast series offering insight from leading regulatory and enforcement lawyers.With increased regulatory scrutiny from the SEC and other agencies, staying on top of regulatory trends has never been more important. This podcast will take you behind the scenes on important policy, exam and enforcement issues affecting funds and the asset management industry.Each episode will feature leading attorneys with deep knowledge of the funds regulatory landscape who will explore today’s most complex regulatory and compliance issues. We look forward to having you join us...
2021-11-3000 min
Marval Legal Voice#26 USA: What the US SEC and DOJ Expect in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Investigations In this podcast episode, Gustavo Morales Oliver presented Marc Berger, partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and Albert Stieglitz, partner at Alston & Bird.
2021-11-0836 min
Trust and TradeAcquisition of Potential CompetitorsA panel of distinguished speakers—FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips, President of the American Antitrust Institute Diana Moss, and Koren Wong-Ervin—discussed (1) the merits of calls for reform, including the views raised in Wong-Ervin's forthcoming article, Acquisitions of Potential Competitors: The U.S. Approach and Calls for Reform, and (2) the types of economic analyses and evidence that may be most probative for evaluating the impact of these transactions. Joshua Hazan (Simpson Thacher) summarizes the main findings and discuss recent developments. Hosted by: Gabriela Antonie and Nathan Blalock
2021-08-1521 min
Lead With WeHow Thistle’s Ashwin Cheriyan Motivates People To Make Better Choices For Themselves and the PlanetAshwin Cheriyan took the leap into entrepreneurship with his wife, Shiri Avnery, when he started the plant-based meal delivery service, Thistle, in 2013. He was a former corporate lawyer, and she was a climate scientist frustrated by how little people were talking about the environmental impact of reducing demand for animal products, let alone the impact on human health. They knew that getting people to shift their eating habits meant making plant-based meals more delicious and convenient. In this episode of Lead With We, Ashwin and I talk about how his personal connection to healthy food has sustained h...
2021-03-2234 minMarval Legal Voice#15 Reestructuración forzada de deuda privada argentina: perspectivas del derecho argentino y de Nueva YorkEn esta ocasión, nuestros socios Gabriel Matarasso y Julio César Rivera junto con los socios de Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Todd Crider y Juan Francisco Méndez abordaron las posibles respuestas a la Comunicación 7106 del Banco Central bajo la ley de Nueva York y de Argentina y el impacto que esta tiene sobre la deuda internacional privada argentina.
2020-11-0655 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 12. Season Finale with Jeff Lee, Executive Producer, The Corp and former COO, Jennifer Lopez and Alex RodriguezWelcome to the final episode of Season Two of the HALB Leadership Podcast!
This week, we speak to Jeff Lee, Executive Producer of The Corp, a highly successful podcast on Barstool Sports featuring Alex Rodriguez and Dan Katz. He also regularly lectures on leadership and brand management at the business and law schools of Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Wharton and Michigan State.
Up until recently, Jeff was also the Chief Operating Officer to Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, building out their joint family office while overseeing matters ranging from investments and brand partnerships to PR/media...
2020-10-0441 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 11. Kim Rivera, President, Strategy and Business Management and Chief Legal Officer at HP Inc.Kim Rivera is the President, Strategy and Business Management and Chief Legal Officer at HP Inc. She serves as a key business executive at HP and has played an instrumental role in navigating geopolitical and trade issues, major acquisitions, and the strategy and development of HP’s businesses and long-term go-to-market plan.
She has more than 20 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies on significant corporate transactions, governance, compliance, risk management, audit and litigation matters.
Prior to joining HP, she served as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for DaVita HealthCare Partners, a Global Fortune 250 he...
2020-09-2731 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 10. Kristy Wallace, CEO of Ellevate NetworkIn this episode of the HALB Leadership Podcast, we speak to Kristy Wallace, the CEO of Ellevate Network, a network of high-achieving professional women. Ellevate is committed to tackling gender diversity issues in the workplace. Kristy is also the host of the Ellevate Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.
The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) and hosted by Genevieve Antono. Please follow us on Instagram (@HALBLeadership) and, if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please leave us a comment review! We want to hear your fe...
2020-09-2033 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 09. Damien Atkins, General Counsel of The Hershey CompanyDamien Atkins serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at The Hershey Company. At Hershey, Damien oversees the legal, government affairs and corporate security teams as well as counsels the company’s Board of Directors and senior management.
Before joining Hershey, Damien was General Counsel and Secretary for Panasonic Corporation of North America. Before joining Panasonic, he was Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel (Corporate) and Chief Compliance Officer of AOL Inc.
Damien was named General Counsel of the Year in 2016 by the New Jersey Business Journal, Corporate Counsel of the Year in 2017 by th...
2020-09-1338 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 08. Jasmine Star, Founder & CEO of Social CuratorJasmine Star is a photographer, business strategist and the Founder and CEO of Social Curator, a subscription-model business that provides its clients with curated photographs and caption templates that they can use on their social media pages.
In this episode of the HALB Leadership Podcast, we hear about Jasmine's career path and decision to leave law school to start her own photography business, as well as what future lawyers should know about branding and client service.
The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) and hosted by Genevieve A...
2020-09-0630 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 07. Edith Shih, Executive Director & Former Head Group General Counsel, CK Hutchison HoldingsEdith Shih is an Executive Director and the former Head Group General Counsel of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, a Global Fortune 500 conglomerate.
CK Hutchison is one of the largest companies listed on the main board of The Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has five core businesses: ports, retail, infrastructure, energy and telecommunications. If you’ve spent time in Asia or Europe, you may be familiar with some of CK Hutchison’s retail brands under its A.S. Watson business, e.g. Watsons, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, or its telecommunications networks, e.g. Three in Italy, the UK...
2020-08-3139 min
The Modern LawyerA Ringside ViewToday’s episode is with Ajay Agrawal, the co-founder of UnitedLex, one of the earliest global alternative legal services providers. He’s now the CEO of SirionLabs, a high tech contract management tool aimed at large companies.
This episode is long. It’s long because when I tried to find less valuable content to cut, I completely failed.
This is because Ajay is a fascinating, articulate business leader with unique perspectives on the legal industry. He got his start practicing law at Simpson Thacher in New York and later was a part of Jones Day’s expansion into India in the 90s...
2020-08-271h 15
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 06. Laurie Robinson Haden, Founder & CEO of Corporate Counsel Women of ColorLaurie Robinson Haden is the Founder and CEO of Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC), a network of over 4,500 in-house women attorneys of color in the United States, as well as Canada, Asia, Africa and Europe. She is also Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of ViacomCBS, Inc. in the litigation group, where she oversees and manages outside counsel, directs legal strategy, and participates in alternative dispute resolution.
In this episode, we talk about everything from the history of CCWC and diversity in the legal profession, to Laurie's leadership style and tips for law students on...
2020-08-2426 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 05. Pierre Gentin, Global General Counsel of McKinsey & CompanyIn this episode of the HALB Leadership Podcast, we speak to Pierre Gentin, Global General Counsel of McKinsey & Company. At McKinsey, Pierre leads the firm’s worldwide legal function and serves on the risk, audit, and governance committee of McKinsey’s board of directors.
Pierre joined McKinsey with nearly 30 years’ experience in business, government service, and academia. He was a law firm partner, spent nearly two decades at Credit Suisse in senior legal and risk positions, and served as an Assistant United States Attorney at the Southern District of New York.
He has lectured extensively on leg...
2020-08-1729 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 04. Brian Nam, CEO & Co-Founder of DIVE StudiosBrian Nam is Co-Founder and CEO of DIVE Studios, a podcast network which produces shows for K-Pop fans, Asian Americans, and audiences who appreciate Asian arts and culture. Their highly successful and popular roster includes the K-Pop Daebak Show with Eric Nam, The Tablo Podcast, and How Did I get Here with Jae of Day 6. DIVE Studios was founded in July 2019 and has production studios in Seoul and Los Angeles.
In this episode of the HALB Leadership Podcast, we talk to Brian about his background, leadership style and experience running the DIVE Studios business.
The...
2020-08-1036 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 03. Don Liu, Chief Legal & Risk Officer of Target CorporationWe are absolutely delighted to interview Don H. Liu, Chief Legal and Risk Officer of Target Corporation.
Don is a member of Target’s executive leadership team and also serves as its Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary.
Prior to joining Target, he held in-house leadership roles at Xerox Corporation, Toll Brothers, IKON Office Solutions, and Aetna U.S. Healthcare.
He began his career in private practice, first at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and then at Richards & O’Neil (now Bingham McCutchen).
Don received his J.D. from the Columbia Law School and...
2020-08-0342 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 02. Alli Webb, Founder of DrybarIn this episode of the HALB Leadership Podcast, we speak to Alli Webb, the founder of Drybar - the highly popular chain of blowout salons with over 100 locations today. She is also the co-founder of the massage business, Squeeze.
Alli was a Guest Shark on Shark Tank, and her achievements include being listed on Fortune’s “40 under 40,” Marie Claire’s “16 Most Fascinating Women,” Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business” and Cosmopolitan’s “2013 Power List.”
The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) and hosted by Genevieve Antono. Please follow us...
2020-07-2738 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 2] 01. Farhad Karim, Global General Counsel of Blackstone Real EstateThe HALB Leadership Podcast is back! We are super excited to kick off Season Two of our podcast with a conversation with Farhad Karim.
Farhad is a Senior Managing Director at The Blackstone Group. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Real Estate Europe and the Global General Counsel of Blackstone Real Estate.
In this episode, we talk about his career path, a little bit about what Blackstone Real Estate does, as well as his advice for the students in this audience.
The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by the Harvard Association...
2020-07-2025 min
The Great Trials PodcastKaturah Topps, Gino Brogdon and Derrick A. Pope | Black Lives Matter EpisodeThis week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Katurah Topps (https://www.naacpldf.org/), Gino Brogdon (http://ginobrogdon.com/) and Derrick Pope (https://onthearc.net/)
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NAACP Legal Defense Fund Policy Counsel Katurah Topps, mediator and former Atlanta Judge Gino Brogdon, and Arc of Justice Institute founder Derrick Pope join Steve and Yvonne to discuss systemic racism in America's civil and criminal justice system. This enlightening panel discussion covers the historical context of...
2020-06-301h 56
Tokyo Alumni PodcastTokyo Alumni Podcast Episode 20: Janet Wold Kanzawa - Lawyer, Vassar, Japan-USADisclaimer: “The views and opinions expressed in this interview are those of the individuals and do not reflect the views or policies of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.”
Episode 20 Janet Wold Kanzawa - Lawyer
Janet explains to Nick why she became a lawyer. She describes how her passion and interests such as international relations and philosophy were intertwined with international law, and she found the occupation to be both intellectually stimulating and a challenge she was willing to take on.
As a philosophy major, Janet explains to Nick how many of the great philosophical ques...
2020-06-3038 min
Tokyo Alumni PodcastTokyo Alumni Podcast Episode 20: Janet Wold Kanzawa - Lawyer, Vassar, Japan-USAEpisode 20 Janet Wold Kanzawa - Lawyer
Janet explains to Nick why she became a lawyer. She describes how her passion and interests such as international relations and philosophy were intertwined with international law, and she found the occupation to be both intellectually stimulating and a challenge she was willing to take on.
As a philosophy major, Janet explains to Nick how many of the great philosophical questions we have as a society, often connect to how we view the justice system overall, and understanding philosophy helped her better comprehend how and why these legal systems ex...
2020-06-3040 min
Leaders in Finance Podcast#19 - S1E19 - Jan Paul Franx — Founder & Partner FG Lawyers en Hoogleraar, 30 jaar ervaring met IPOs/M&A/Private Equity/debt emissies, privé-werk balans, scheidsrechterJan Paul Franx is mede-oprichter en partner bij FG Lawyers.
Jan Paul studeerde in de jaren tachtig af als jurist aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Dat het hier om een slimme student ging blijkt wel uit het feit dat zijn afstudeerscriptie door Kluwer werd uitgegeven.
Jan Paul heeft onder andere gewerkt voor het T.M.C. Asser Instituut in Den Haag, als internationaal trainee bij Linklaters in Londen, voor Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York en circa 25 jaar voor Nauta Dutilh, waarvan 18 jaar als partner.
Met deze brede ervaring qua werkgevers heeft Jan Pau...
2020-06-1142 min
FARMCON ConversationsCorona Recovery, Deepening Debt, and Opportunities Ahead with special guest Michael Lewitt
Michael Lewitt is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Third Friday Management, LLC a hedge fund, private equity and merchant banking firm located in South Florida. He is also the Chief Investment Officer of the Platinum Group USA Ltd., a merchant banking firm focused on investments in the Middle East and Asia.Lewitt has over 30 years of investment experience and successfully managed large credit portfolios through the 2001-2002 and 2008 credit crises. In 2016, his firm Third Friday Management, LLC was named Hedge Fund Manager of the Year by Wealth & Finance magazine in the UK and...
2020-05-1259 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 10. Season Finale with Dr. Heidi Gardner: Smart CollaborationIn the tenth and final episode of Season One of the HALB Leadership Podcast, we speak to Dr. Heidi Gardner. She is Distinguished Fellow at the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School and Faculty Chair of Harvard Law School's Accelerated Leadership Program. She’s also the author of the book “Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos.”
In this episode, we talk about Dr. Gardner’s research findings on collaboration, the effect of collaboration on law firm revenue, why cross-selling and collaboration are NOT the same thing, and what law stud...
2020-04-1345 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 09. Wilson Chu: On leadership, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and NAPABAWilson Chu is a leader in the M&A world. He is the Chair of the American Bar Association’s M&A Committee, one of the masterminds behind the ABA’s influential M&A Deal Points Studies, founding co-chair of the University of Texas M&A Institute, founding chair of the Asia M&A Forum in Hong Kong, founding chair of the M&A Section of the Dallas Bar Association, and more.
He is also a leader among Asian-American lawyers. At the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), Wilson’s projects include founding the Partners Committee, Best L...
2020-04-0640 min
Caring and Funding Podcast powered by CAF AmericaThe Law and Employee Emergency and Hardship Relief FundsJoin CAF America President and CEO, Ted Hart, as he and his guest experts Holly Welch Stubbing, President & CEO of E4E Relief, and David Shevlin, Partner at Simpson Thacher discusses how employers can assist employees dealing with hardships related to the unprecedented ‘shelter in place’ and ‘social distancing’ restrictions being enforced across the country. Some employees have found themselves suddenly jobless or temporarily living with drastically-reduced wages, whereas others are left figuring out how to care for their children or elderly parents.
Our special guests will help listeners learn how Employee relief funds (ERFs) can provide immediate charitable support to employees and...
2020-04-0229 min
Caring and Funding Podcast powered by CAF AmericaCoronavirus Relief (CARES) Act and the New Charitable Giving RulesCAF America President & CEO Ted Hart and his guest expert David Shevlin, Partner at Simpson Thacher, discuss the new charitable giving rules that became law as part of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill includes provisions meant to encourage Americans to donate to charity. The move is meant to encourage additional contributions to the nonprofit sector, which is the third-largest industry in the country. Four specific provisions of the CARES Act will be discussed on this podcast, each provides incentives for individuals, families and corporations to give, but to receive the associated tax...
2020-04-0228 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 08. Amy Zhang and Nancy Zhu: Leadership lessons from running a large, busy (and kind) law school student organizationAmy Zhang and Nancy Zhu are third-year students at Harvard Law School and the 2019-2020 Co-Presidents of the Harvard Association for Law and Business, a student organization that is not only large and busy, but also kind. (Something we're very proud of!)
In this episode, we talk about their leadership philosophies, building a supportive community, how high-performing environments and fostering great culture are not mutually exclusive, challenging expectations about what a leader “looks like” and so, so much more.
The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB) and host...
2020-03-3033 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 07. Olga Gutman: On being a successful law firm partner, fantastic mom AND developing the next generation of attorneysOlga Gutman is a Partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where she is a member of the Corporate Department. Olga specializes in hedge funds, private equity funds and investment management matters. She regularly represents sponsors of private equity and hedge funds, and additionally advises clients on strategic investments (including secondary transactions) and M&A transactions executed by asset management firms. She’s also Co-Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Attorney Development Committee and a very, very proud mom.
In this episode, we talk about everything from what private investment funds are, the journey to making partner and being a wo...
2020-03-2342 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 06. Kristi Jobson: Leadership Insights from the Chief Admissions Officer of Harvard Law SchoolKristi Jobson is Chief Admissions Officer of Harvard Law School and all-round A+ human being. (We may be a little biased here at HALB. We love Kristi!)
Prior to this role, Kristi was a big law litigator focusing on shareholder actions and complex commercial disputes and did three (3!) clerkships. She is a graduate of both Harvard Law School and Harvard College. Prior to law school, she was a teacher in New York City with Teach For America and she taught dance in Cambridge public schools throughout college.
In this episode, we talk about topics including...
2020-03-1637 min
Hidden Legal FiguresLady Justice | Part 2Description:Constance Baker Motley was one of the most important civil rights lawyers of the twentieth century. Tapped by Thurgood Marshall early in 1945 to join the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, she was involved in more than 200 cases as either lead counsel or during the appeal of a case. In 1966, she became the first African American woman to be appointed as a federal judge. Joel Motley, III, Judge Motley’s son and producer of the multi-award-winning documentary, The Trials of Constance Baker Motley joins us to pay homage to this remarkable figure.Special thanks to Joel Mo...
2020-03-1000 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 05. Paula Edgar: How can law students build an authentic personal brand?“Your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room” — and Paula Edgar’s personal brand is so strong that her name kept popping up at a leadership conference that I attended... even though she wasn’t even there! So of course we had to ask #CoachPaula to speak on today’s episode on personal branding.
Paula Edgar is a speaker, executive coach, diversity consultant — and personal branding expert. She is the immediate past President of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association and her former roles include serving as the Chief Diversity Officer at New Y...
2020-03-0934 min
Hidden Legal FiguresLady JusticeDescription:Constance Baker Motley was one of the most important civil rights lawyers of the twentieth century. Tapped by Thurgood Marshall in 1945 to join the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, she was involved in more than 200 cases as either lead counsel or during the appeal of a case. In 1966, she became the first African American woman to be appointed as a federal judge. Joel Motley, III, Judge Motley’s son and producer of the multi-award-winning documentary, The Trials of Constance Baker Motley joins us to pay homage to this remarkable figure. Guest Bio:J...
2020-03-0300 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 04. Deborah Farone: Business development 101 — an introduction for law students and junior associates.Business development isn’t exactly a part of the typical law school curriculum. Yet, it is a key skill for senior lawyers and “rainmakers.” In today’s episode, we speak to Deborah Farone, author of “Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing” and the former Chief Marketing Officer at both Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Debevoise & Plimpton. We discuss topics including: what law firm business development and marketing teams actually do, what makes a great rainmaker, and what are some of the skills we can be building now as law students.
The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by...
2020-03-0232 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 03. David Lat: What makes candidates stand out on the lateral hiring market?There are few who understand the legal industry as deeply David Lat does. Over the course of his career, he’s been a Ninth Circuit clerk, Wachtell associate, federal prosecutor, media start-up founder at Above The Law, legal journalist, novelist and, now, legal recruiter.
In this episode, we ask David for an introduction to legal recruiting: how the business works, what characteristics and skills make a candidate stand out, what goes into a partner’s business plan, and so much more.
The HALB Leadership Podcast is presented by the Harvard Association for Law and Business (HALB...
2020-02-2430 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 02. Prof. Scott Westfahl: On teaching leadership to students and law firm leadersProfessor Scott Westfahl teaches courses on problem solving, teams, networks and innovation at Harvard Law School. This year, his classes include “Innovation in Legal Education and Practice” and the 1L class, “Leadership Fundamentals.” He is also the Director of HLS Executive Education, which means he runs leadership classes for law firm Managing Partners, General Counsels and other senior leaders in the legal profession.
In this episode of the HALB Leadership Podcast, we talk about Professor Westfahl's career trajectory, as well as his work on leadership. If you want to hear about the transformational leadership insights that make law firm...
2020-02-1736 min
HALB Leadership Podcast[Season 1] 01. Prof. David Wilkins: What’s happening in the legal profession?Professor David Wilkins is the Lester Kissel Professor of Law, Vice Dean for Global Initiatives on the Legal Profession, and Faculty Director of the Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School. He is an internationally renowned expert on the legal profession and legal education who has written over 80 articles on these topics in leading scholarly journals... And also a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend to his students!
When we were brainstorming who we wanted to kick off Season One, Episode One of our podcast with, it was clear to us that there was no better...
2020-02-1031 min
Fairygodboss RadioHannah Yang and Meredith Kopit Levien - The New York TimesHannah Yang is senior vice president, head of Subscription Growth at The New York Times, leading its global subscription growth strategy and execution. Ms. Yang has held a variety of positions at The Times, including in business development, advertising sales development, and strategic planning, since joining the Company in 2010. Prior to joining The Times, she was a corporate attorney at the law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and a management consultant at Katzenbach Partners LLC (now a part of Strategy &).
Meredith Kopit Levien was named executive vice president and chief operating officer of The New York Times Company in June 2017. Ms...
2019-07-2239 min
Heels of JusticeMaja Hazell: D&I, Stars Are Made, & the UnderdogWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Maja Hazell is the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at White & Case. She oversees the Firm's global diversity and inclusion strategy as a member of the Business Services Leadership team. She has led diversity and inclusion and career development initiatives for over twelve years, working for law firms, Fried Frank LLP, as their Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett...
2019-05-2331 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-27: Euwyn Poon the Co-Founder and President of Spin.Euwyn Poon was born in Singapore and moved to Canada as a young lad. His entrepreneurial tendencies and drive were evident at a young age. He entered Cornell University at the age of 15. After graduating with a degree in computer science, he went to Cornell Law School. It was during a sabbatical from Simpson Thacher, a top NYC law firm, he got the entrepreneurial bug and joined Y-Combinator. Euwyn is a great observer of the inefficiencies that surround us and turning them into business opportunities. He started Spin after a trip to China. Less than two years later, he sold...
2019-04-081h 00
Caring and Funding Podcast powered by CAF AmericaAuthor Spotlight: Preparing for an AuditWith the release of CAF America’s Cross-Border Giving: A Legal and Practical Guide (Charity Channel Press, 2018), we are excited to bring you a series of conversations with the contributing authors. This edition, the host Ted Hart, President and CEO of CAF America, is joined by Victoria Bjorklund, retired partner at Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP, to discuss the book and her chapter she authored titled "Preparing for an Audit".
2018-11-1630 min
A Practical Start to Your Legal CareerStart-Ups and Venture CapitalistsEvery company starts somewhere. In the development stages, businesses rely on legal expertise to drive business growth. Joe Green, a Senior Legal Editor with Practical Law's Capital Markets and Corporate Governance group, explains the quarterback role junior attorneys often play in the start-up space, and what students can expect in this practice area. Before joining Practical Law, Joe worked as a senior attorney at Gunderson Dettmer. Joe was also an associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
2018-06-2428 min
Biglaw Book of BusinessRobert Rabalais from Simpson Thacher & BartlettSpecial guest Robert René Rabalais, partner with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in Houston, speaks with Robert Kinney and David Lat about Simpson's entry into Houston, the Houston legal market in general, and business development for lawyers. Biglaw Book of Business features veteran legal recruiter Robert Kinney, Founder and President of Kinney Recruiting, and David Lat, Editor at Large and Founder of Above the Law. In each episode, these two experts on the world of Biglaw and elite boutiques discuss recent notable lateral moves, take an in-depth look at a specific legal market, and offer advice for cu...
2018-06-0131 min
National Committee on U.S.-China RelationsU.S.-China Climate Change Announcement: Joanna Lewis & Alex WangOn November 11, 2014, Presidents Obama and Xi announced the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation on climate change during the APEC meetings in Beijing, representing the first time, China and the United States have committed to specific targets for reducing greenhouse emissions.
In this podcast program, professors Joanna Lewis and Alex Wang join an on-the-record teleconference moderated by NCUSCR President Steve Orlins, as they discuss the significance of the announcement. Q&A follows the speakers' remarks. The teleconference took place on November 25, 2014.
Joanna Lewis is an associate professor in the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) Program at Georgetown University's Edmund A...
2018-03-0258 min
Hsu UntiedJeff Ostrow, Partner at Simpson ThacherAn interview with Jeff Ostrow, Partner at Simpson Thacher by Richard Hsu
2017-12-1114 min
Cashflow Ninja136: Charles Clinton: Making It Easier for Investors to Leverage the Power of CrowdsourcingMy guest today is Charles Clinton. Charles is the founder and CEO of EQUITYMULTIPLE, where he shapes the company's strategic vision and oversees daily operations. Prior to founding the company in 2015, Charles was a real estate attorney with Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, where he worked on a variety of major transactions for private equity clients, primarily Blackstone and KKR. During his time at Simpson, Charles worked on over $10 billion in real estate transactions, including Blackstone's $1.7 billion purchase of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Blackstone's $1.9 billion purchase of Motel 6 and Hilton's real estate asset restructuring and refinancing in advance of its $2.5 billion IPO. EQUITYMULTIPLE...
2017-04-1932 min
Caring and Funding Podcast powered by CAF AmericaED & ER: In FocusDavid Shevlin, Partner at Simpson, Thacher, & Bartlett LLP, will be joining CAF America’s CEO, Ted Hart, on the CAF America Radio Network to discuss IRS regulations on international grantmaking.
Tapping into David’s extensive knowledge about Expenditure Responsibility and Equivalency Determination, the show will weigh these two standards for due diligence and help listeners decide which option is better suited for them.
David will be also speaking at the International Grantmaking Symposium presented by CAF America and UNDP on June 15 - June 16, 2016 in New York at the United Nations Headquarters. For more details on David’s session at the IGS vis...
2016-05-2029 min
纽约文化沙龙第五十六期：美国宪政史上不得不说的那些事儿1787年通过的美国宪法，是人类历史上第一部成文宪法。这部仅有7个条款和27个修正案的法律，也是当今世界正在使用的成文宪法中最短小的。这部古老的宪法历经两百多年的风雨而历久弥新，其原因除了美国建国时良好的政治制度设计、国民对规则和制度的尊重和执行外，美国最高法院的大法官们在案例中对宪法“与时俱进”的创造性解读更是功不可没。——是谁给了最高法院的九个老家伙“反民主”的巨大权力(马布里诉麦迪逊)？——为什么各州(老子)生出来的联邦政府(儿子)却可以对老子指手画脚(马卡洛诉马里兰州)？——黑人奴隶是如何从财产变为受宪法保护的公民的(斯科特诉桑佛德)？——美国去种族隔离的进程为什么从上世纪50年代才缓慢开始(布朗诉教育委员会)？——“你有权保持沉默,否则你所说的一切，都能够、而且将会作为呈堂证供”真的只是美剧里的瞎掰吗(米兰达诉亚利桑那州)？——权倾朝野的尼克松总统为什么乖乖交出了“水门事件”的录音带(合众国诉尼克松)？——在美国，堕个胎为什么这么难(罗诉韦德)？ 本次沙龙希望通过探讨以上几个美国宪政史上的经典案例，粗糙地解读最高法院对美国法治和社会生活的影响，管中窥豹，以期抛砖引玉，共同交流。主讲人：郭晓宇北京大学法学学士，哈佛大学法学硕士。现为Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP执业律师。
2015-01-183h 02
CHI PodcastsStrategic Alliance Management Congress 2014 | The Impact of Academic-Industry AlliancesDr. Teri Melese, Associate Professor of Medicine, and Assistant Vice Chancellor of Industry Alliances at the University of California, San Diego shares insights into the evolution, challenges, opportunities, and outlook for academic-industry partnerships.
Dr. Melese will be moderating a discussion on this topic during the 11th Annual Strategic Alliance Management Congress, taking place, May 5-7, 2014 in Philadelphia. She'll be joined by a notable panel of the industry's best, including Anthony Marshall of IBM, Sylvaine Cases of Sanofi-Aventis, Noah Leibowitz of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, and Yvonne Tran of Schrödinger. Learn more about the event at http://www.healthtech.com/ams
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2014-04-1109 min
Caring and Funding Podcast powered by CAF AmericaBest Practices: Grantee ReportingHost Ted Hart will be having a Q & A session with John Bennett and David Shevlin, attorneys from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. They will be discussing how charities can comply with IRS expectations for reporting on use of funds received from grants.
About the guests:
JOHN N. BENNETT
Associate, NY Office
John Bennett is an Associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP where he practices in the Exempt Organizations Department. He advises a number of endowed universities, foundations, hospitals and cultural institutions in connection with the investment of their endowments. John has represented not-for-profit institutions in connection with secondary market sales of in...
2013-04-0429 min