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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 H...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 ma...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 min
The 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 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 min
The Firm AnalystS3EP3: Kirkland Raids Linklaters and Simpson Thacher, Britishvolt On The Brink and FCA To Crack Down On GreenwashingWelcome to the latest episode of The Firm Analyst after a brief pause due to me falling ill. Today we discussed:
Kirkland & Ellis making a range of lateral hires in order to rebuild its debt finance team after the departure of a range of partners and associates to Paul Weiss recently;
rumours that Britishvolt, the UK battery startup, may be trading while insolvent again; and
plans by the FCA to introduce new regulations on greenwashing.
I hope you enjoy this episode!2023-11-1234 min
Minimum CompetenceFri 10/27 - Big Law Bonuses, CA Crypto Regulation, Clarence Thomas Ethics, ABA Micromanages Law Schools and Judge Newman Fights BackThis day in legal history, October 27, 1787, marks the first publication of the Federalist Papers, an event that significantly influenced the ratification of the United States Constitution. Written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison under the collective pseudonym "PUBLIUS," these essays were intended to sway public opinion in favor of adopting the new Constitution, which had been drafted in Philadelphia earlier that year. The first paper, penned by Alexander Hamilton, was published in a New York newspaper and argued that the proposed system would safeguard against factionalism, a problem that had plagued the country under the...2023-10-2710 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 Firm AnalystEpisode 1: The "End" of Litigation Funding, Flexible Working Reforms and More.Welcome to the first episode of The Firm Analyst! In this episode I discuss the recent PACCAR & Ors v CAT & Ors case and its effects on the litigation funding industry. We will also take a deep dive into some of the incoming flexible working reforms, Simpson Thacher's lateral hiring strategy and the recent BoE interest rate hike. I hope that you enjoy this episode and that this podcast will continue to support you on your journey to becoming a true firm analyst!
2023-08-0638 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