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The City Club of Cleveland PodcastHarbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal About Rising Threats to American DemocracyAs lead investigator into both January 6 and Charlottesville, Tim Heaphy discovered that American democracy was headed toward a reckoning. In his book Harbingers, which he completed before the November 2024 election, Tim concluded that apathy poses greater threats to the rule of law than would-be autocrats, and that widespread civic engagement would be essential to safeguarding our values and restoring faith in our institutions. He proposes a number of everyday measures that Americans can and must start taking right now in order to restore our faith and hope in the future.\r\n\r\nHeaphy served as Chief Investigative Counsel of...2025-07-1100 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for 4/16 - Giuliani Fails to Overturn $148M Verdict, SCOTUS Rules on Idaho Trans-care Ban, Implications of 1/6 Riot cases on DJT and Claims Against Zuck DismissedThis Day in Legal History: MLK’s Letter from Birmingham JailOn April 16, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr., a central figure in the American civil rights movement, penned one of the most significant literary pieces in American history—his "Letter from Birmingham Jail." His writing came during a pivotal time for civil rights, following his arrest for participating in nonviolent demonstrations against segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. King's letter was a response to a public statement made by eight white Alabama clergymen criticizing his actions and the protests, calling them "unwise and untimely."In his letter, King eloq...2024-04-1609 min
Willkie PodcastsYou Say Class Actions, We Say Collective Proceedings! An Update on Developments in the UKIn this Willkie Competition Litigation podcast, partners Boris Bronfentrinker, Elaine Whiteford and Katrina Robson discuss three recent judgments from the UK’s appellate courts in relation to collective proceedings (the UK term for class actions).Boris Bronfentrinker is the Chair of Willkie’s European Competition and Antitrust Litigation Practice. Boris is a solicitor advocate practicing in complex commercial litigation, with particular experience in competition litigation. His involvement regularly acting for both claimants and defendants before the High Court of England & Wales and in the Competition Appeal Tribunal gives Boris a unique perspective and insight into the conduct of c...2024-01-0332 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 51: Redefining Legal Operations with AI - Michael Heise Unpacks haistack.ai's Profit-Protection PotentialIn our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market, we dive deep into the intricate melding of recruitment, technology, and the legal industry with Michael Heise, CTO of haistack.ai. Enhanced by years of legal data and insights from Lateral Link and its expert team, Heise discusses how haistack.ai is meticulously crafted to boost the recruiting capabilities of law firms, aid in attorney retention, and proactively safeguard firms from potential lost profits. We probe the unique journey behind its creation, the challenges AI faces, and its transformative potential. And, as we always keep you updated...2023-09-2634 minMovers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 51: Redefining Legal Operations with AI - Michael Heise Unpacks haistack.ai's Profit-Protection PotentialIn our latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers: The Biglaw Lateral Market, we dive deep into the intricate melding of recruitment, technology, and the legal industry with Michael Heise, CTO of haistack.ai. Enhanced by years of legal data and insights from Lateral Link and its expert team, Heise discusses how haistack.ai is meticulously crafted to boost the recruiting capabilities of law firms, aid in attorney retention, and proactively safeguard firms from potential lost profits. We probe the unique journey behind its creation, the challenges AI faces, and its transformative potential. And, as we always keep you updated...2023-09-2634 min
The Soho Forum DebatesShould the U.S. Have Free Immigration?The Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh and attorney Francis Menton debate the resolution, "The U.S. should have free immigration except for those who pose a security threat or have a serious contagious disease."
Taking the affirmative is Nowrasteh, the vice president of economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute, where most of his work has focused on immigration. He's the co-author (with Benjamin Powell) of Wretched Refuse?: The Political Economy of Immigration and Institutions. A native of Southern California, Nowrasteh received a master's degree in economic history from the London School of Economics.
Takin...2023-07-281h 41
The FPOC PodcastA Conversation with Misty M. Sanford | Ep. 5A conversation with Misty M. Sanford, Partner, Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP.2023-05-2446 minThe FPOC Podcast3. Successful Summer Positions: Private-Sector Panel (2 or 3)For People of Color, Inc. hosted a 3-part Successful Summer Positions webinar. The second session presents a private-sector panel consisting of Big Law partners and a general counsel.
The panelists are:
misty m. sanford, Partner, Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP
Jose Luis Lopez, General Counsel, Zeplin, Inc.
Sunita Bali-Williams, Partner, Perkins Coie, LLP
Stephen Abreu, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP2023-05-211h 00
Public KeyCrypto in the Crosshairs: Are Digital Assets Securities or Commodities?Crypto in the Crosshairs: Are Digital Assets Securities or Commodities?
Crypto is taking congress by storm and every authority from the SEC, NYAG and CFTC is weighing in on their regulatory oversight over Bitcoin, Ethereum and everything in between.
In this episode, Ian Andrews (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) sat down with Michael Selig (Counsel, Asset Management at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP) to help demystify the ever-changing landscape of USA regulations and cryptocurrency.
Mike and Ian delve into the latest developments, enforcement actions, and challenges facing the crypto industry and anticipate the impact of pr...2023-03-2146 min
INSOL TalksEp. 32 - Executory ContractsJose Carles, Carles Cuesta Abogados y Asesores Financieros, Spain, and David Ehmke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Germany, discuss how executory contracts are handled in Spain and Germany.Executory Contracts in Insolvency Law, 2nd Edition. Edited by Jason Chuah, University of Malaya, Malaysia, and Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.Connect on LinkedIn:Jose & DavidJoin the conversation on Twitter or LinkedIn using #INSOLTalksFollow INSOL ERA on Twitter @ERA_insolInterviewer: Ilya Eugenio Vaccari, Royal Holloway, University of London, UKIntroduction and credits voiced by Lisa...2023-02-2229 min
The Leadership Crucible PodcastEPISODE 022: STEVE WEINSTEIN | BERMUDA INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCESStephen is a financial services and insurance executive and attorney with an extensive background in innovation, strategy, governance, and transactions. He currently serves as the Chair of the Bermuda Business Development Agency, a public-private partnership between the Bermuda Government and the private sector helping lead Bermuda’s engagement on, among other things, digital assets, fintech, insuretech and climate finance economic development. From 2002 until 2021 he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR: NYSE). During his time with RenaissanceRe, Stephen served as served as a member of firm’s Executive Committee, and as Chair of the...2022-12-3040 min
Law, disruptedThe Story Behind the High-Profile Acquittal of Tom Barrack, founder of Colony CapitalIn this episode of Law, disrupted, John is joined by Michael Schachter, Partner and Co-Chair of the White-Collar Defense Practice Group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Michael has an unparalleled record of victories in some of the most high-profile criminal trials in the United States. Describing Michael in 2022, Chambers USA stated, "The things he can do in a courtroom are magical.” Together John and Michael discuss the high-profile defense verdict Michael obtained in the Eastern District of New York on behalf of client Tom Barrack, founder of the global investment firm Colony Capital.John opens the conversation by a...2022-12-1647 min
Turnaround TimeIn Session With Bankruptcy Judge Shelley C. ChapmanFrom successful law partner to presiding judge in the famed Lehman Brothers bankruptcy case, retired Judge Shelley C. Chapman has not only witnessed her industry’s evolution from her perch at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, she's helped shape it. In this episode, Judge Chapman and Heidi Sorvino, managing partner for the New York office at White and Williams LLP, look back on Chapman’s biggest cases, consider the current era of bankruptcy practice, and offer advice to today’s newest professionals. To learn more about turnaround management, news, and expert...2022-11-2152 min
Purpose-Driven WealthEpisode 36 - A Contrarian View on Fossil Fuels in the 21st CenturyIn this episode, Francis talks about opening the floor to a contrarian view of fossil fuels' role in the 21st century. On climate and energy policy, Francis explains why banning fossil fuels will eventually hit a wall. As the man behind the blog Manhattan Contrarian, Francis talks about the cause that puts together bodies like the Global Warming Policy Foundation and American Friends, and why wind turbines and solar panels are insufficient energy sources. In this episode, Francis talks about: The Global Warming Policy Foundation Why wind and solar energy will never be enough Our issue on gl...2022-08-1150 min
The Lobby ShopDefending Democracy with Michael Gottlieb of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPThis week, the Lobby Shop team is joined by Michael Gottlieb, a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP focusing on crisis management, media, and freedom of speech. He shares his experience representing election workers who testified before the January 6 committee, analyzes how the Supreme Court has changed since the days when he clerked there, and explains how skills that he learned during his high school debate days are still relevant in his current work. 2022-07-1135 minThe Lobby ShopDefending Democracy with Michael Gottlieb of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPThis week, the Lobby Shop team is joined by Michael Gottlieb, a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP focusing on crisis management, media, and freedom of speech. He shares his experience representing election workers who testified before the January 6 committee, analyzes how the Supreme Court has changed since the days when he clerked there, and explains how skills that he learned during his high school debate days are still relevant in his current work. 2022-07-1135 min
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance ProgramThe Investigation ProtocolAfter the internal report comes in and you have properly triaged the matter, you need to scope out and investigate it, promptly, thoroughly and with competent personnel. In the 2020 Update, provided these series of questions about your internal investigations: Properly Scoped Investigations by Qualified Personnel – How does the company determine which complaints or red flags merit further investigation? How does the company ensure that investigations are properly scoped? What steps does the company take to ensure investigations are independent, objective, appropriately conducted, and properly documented? How does the company determine who should conduct an investigation, and who makes...2022-01-1908 min
More Than CommasCelebrity Attorney Shares Estate Planning Horror StoriesTopics Covered: Today we Welcome Our Guest Speaker: Alex Weingarten, Partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Visit www.Willkie.com Or email Alex at AWeingarten@Willkie.com For full show notes visit: https://sfgway.com/ep212 Subscribe and click the bell on Youtube and Facebook to become notified when Paul and Cory go live next. Contains a sample of “King” by Zayde Wølf courtesy of Lyric House. This Material is Intended for General Public Use. By providing this material, we are not undertaking to provide investment advice for any s...2021-10-2732 min
31 Days to a More Effective Compliance ProgramDay 19 | The investigation protocolAfter the internal report comes in and you have properly triaged the matter, you need to scope out and investigate it, promptly, thoroughly and with competent personnel. In the 2020 Update, provided these series of questions about your internal investigations: Properly Scoped Investigations by Qualified Personnel – How does the company determine which complaints or red flags merit further investigation? How does the company ensure that investigations are properly scoped? What steps does the company take to ensure investigations are independent, objective, appropriately conducted, and properly documented? How does the company determine who should conduct an investigation, and who makes...2021-01-1907 min
Melanated ConversationsEpisode 49: The Pursuit of Racial Justice: A Conversation with Leah WatsonIn this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of Leah Watson. Leah is a Staff Attorney with the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program, where she focuses on the criminalization of poverty. Previously, she was Senior Counsel in the Criminal Justice Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, where she led litigation challenging debtors’ prisons and excessive fines and fees practices in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Leah co-authored reports, delivered community trainings and developed policy recommendations for fines and fees reform at the state and local levels. She launched P.R.O.T.E.C.T.: A Guide for...2020-08-311h 35
RTP's Fourth Branch PodcastDeep Dive 127 – Should the Fed Create Fedcoin, Digital Dollars, and Fed Accounts?As cryptocurrencies have proliferated in the private sector, central banks are now contemplating getting into the game. Venezuela tried unsuccessfully to popularize its currency with the digital petro. China may be more successful with its plan to digitize the yuan.Now, some are saying the U.S. Federal Reserve should issue its own cryptocurrency, with names like "Fedcoin" and the "digital dollar." Most proposals for this national cryptocurrency also include direct consumer deposit accounts with the Fed.Proponents give various reasons why the Fed should issue digital currency, from protecting the dollar competition with China to...2020-08-251h 00
Wharton FinTech PodcastAndrew Endicott - CFO, Co-Founder, & President of PetalIn our latest podcast, Peter Jankovsky (WG'20) is joined by Andrew Endicott, the CFO, President, and Co-Founder of Petal. Petal is a new kind of credit card company on a mission to make credit honest, simple, and accessible. Petal is one of the fastest growing fintech companies in the United States and is pioneering the next generation of consumer lending through its proprietary cash flow underwriting strategy, which promises to serve tens of millions of creditworthy borrowers that are currently ignored by traditional underwriting approaches.
In this extensive interview, Andrew shares the founding story of Petal and how it expands...2019-08-2746 min
Where R.A. Now?Episode 42: Joseph Azam '03 & '05 CAS Lawyer & Chief Compliance Officer cohost David Zarowin (Coral)Joseph Azam is Senior Vice President and Global Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer at Infor, a privately held major provider of business-specific software across the manufacturing, distribution and service industries worldwide. In his role, Joe oversees business conduct, internal investigations, corporate criminal matters and compliance in a wide range of areas, including anti-corruption, sanctions and export controls. Prior to his position at Infor, he served as SVP & Group Chief Compliance Officer at News Corp and SVP & Associate General Counsel, Global Anti-Bribery at London-based HSBC where he was also a member of the bank’s Global In...2019-01-2425 min
FedSoc EventsCorpus Linguistics and Legal Interpretation - 1-5-2017This panel is about “corpus linguistics,” a technique that involves the use of computer searches of large collections of texts, or corpora, to determine meaning by reference to usage. It will discuss this technique’s potential value and limitations in informing the interpretation of different kinds of legal texts. -- This panel was held on January 5, 2017 during the 19th Annual Faculty Conference in San Francisco, CA. -- Welcome -- Hon. Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society; AALS President Kellye Y. Testy, Dean, University of Washington School of Law; and Prof. Steven G. Calabresi, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law [on the la...2017-01-231h 46
Federalist Society Event AudioCorpus Linguistics and Legal Interpretation - 1-5-201719th Annual Faculty ConferenceThis panel is about “corpus linguistics,” a technique that involves the use of computer searches of large collections of texts, or corpora, to determine meaning by reference to usage. It will discuss this technique’s potential value and limitations in informing the interpretation of different kinds of legal texts. This panel was held on January 5, 2017 during the 19th Annual Faculty Conference in San Francisco, CA.Welcome 8:30 am 3rd Floor, Embarcadero RoomHon. Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist SocietyAALS President Kellye Y. Testy, Dean, University of Washi...2017-01-231h 46Federalist Society Event AudioCorpus Linguistics and Legal Interpretation - 1-5-201719th Annual Faculty ConferenceThis panel is about “corpus linguistics,” a technique that involves the use of computer searches of large collections of texts, or corpora, to determine meaning by reference to usage. It will discuss this technique’s potential value and limitations in informing the interpretation of different kinds of legal texts. This panel was held on January 5, 2017 during the 19th Annual Faculty Conference in San Francisco, CA.Welcome 8:30 am 3rd Floor, Embarcadero RoomHon. Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist SocietyAALS President Kellye Y. Testy, Dean, University of Washington School...2017-01-231h 46
Center on Global Energy PolicyBREXIT and Implications for European Economic Sanctions Policy (10/5/16)On October 5, 2016, the Center on Global Energy Policy hosted a discussion with David Mortlock, Chair of Government Relations Group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, and Richard Nephew, CGEP Program Director, Economic Statecraft, Sanctions and Energy Markets, on the ramifications to sanctions policy in the U.K. and E.U. as a result of Britian's withdrawal from the EU, the subject of a recent paper at the Center co-authored by the two speakers. 2016-10-2100 min
The Lubetkin Media CompaniesScott Reich, author of new JFK book, on 11/26 Boomer Generation RadioScott Reich, author of The Power of Citizenship: Why John F. Kennedy Matters to a New Generation, joins Richard Address on the November 26, 2013 edition of Boomer Generation Radio.
Scott D. Reich is a practicing attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York. In 2010, he was appointed by the governor of New York to serve on the College Council of SUNY College at Old Westbury. He serves on the boards of several institutions, including the Union for Reform Judaism, the School for Language and Communication Development, and his synagogue. Scott prides himself on his pro...2013-12-0128 min