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Everybody Leads with Tim LupinacciHon. Ruben Castillo (Ret.) – Mediator, Arbitrator, and Litigation Consultant, Federal Arbitration (FedArb)This week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes the Honorable Ruben Castillo, former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Ruben is a trailblazer in the American judiciary and a steadfast advocate for justice and equity. He has accomplished many firsts in his career and broken barriers, including becoming the first member of this family to graduate from college and making history as the first Hispanic federal district judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in 1994 and the first Hispanic chief judge of that...
2025-09-1740 min
Brushwood Media NetworkLIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Tim LupinacciLeadership Without Limits: Tim Lupinacci on Influence, Courage, and Living a Fantastic Life
Introduction
In this episode of the Celebrity Edition Podcast, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. Leading over 1,300 team members across 24 offices, Tim is a passionate advocate for practical leadership and founder of the nonprofit Everybody Leads. His podcast of the same name highlights changemakers from boardrooms to the front lines, sharing personal journeys shaped by resilience, ownership, and growth. Today, Tim empowers listeners to...
2025-09-0428 min
LIVE with The Famous Dr. ALLIVE with The Famous Dr AL and Tim LupinacciLeadership Without Limits: Tim Lupinacci on Influence, Courage, and Living a Fantastic Life
Introduction
In this episode of the Celebrity Edition Podcast, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. Leading over 1,300 team members across 24 offices, Tim is a passionate advocate for practical leadership and founder of the nonprofit Everybody Leads. His podcast of the same name highlights changemakers from boardrooms to the front lines, sharing personal journeys shaped by resilience, ownership, and growth. Today, Tim empowers listeners to...
2025-09-0428 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciAndrea Shelton – Founder and Executive Director, HeartBound MinistriesThis week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Andrea Shelton, founder and executive director of HeartBound Ministries, a nonprofit organization committed to breaking generational cycles of crime and incarceration. Under Andrea’s leadership, HeartBound Ministries delivers transformative programming within the prison system, equipping incarcerated individuals to return to their families and communities as empowered, purpose-driven citizens. Andrea graduated from Oglethorpe University with a bachelor’s degree in political studies. She began her professional career at Lockheed Aeronautics before obtaining a law degree from the University of Tennessee. Following law school, she served as a Special Assistant Administrative Law Judge with the Office of S...
2025-09-0338 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciLara Nichols – SVP, State & Federal Regulatory Legal Support, Duke EnergyThis week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Lara Nichols, senior vice president, state and federal regulatory legal support for Duke Energy. Lara is responsible for advancing rate and regulatory initiatives and updating regulatory models. In addition, her team provides legal advice on state and federal public utility regulatory matters. Since joining the company in 1998, she has held several prominent positions at Duke Energy, including serving as vice president, nuclear and environmental, health and safety, legal support for Duke Energy, and the Secretary of the Operations and Nuclear Oversight Committee of the Duke Energy Board of Directors. Lara graduated magna cum laude...
2025-08-2039 min
The Rethink Leadership PodcastS10E01: Everybody Leads - The role of empowerment in fostering a culture of energy, collaboration, high performance and growthGuest: Tim LupinacciCEO and Chair at Baker Donelson Tim Lupinacci is the CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, one of the top 100 law firms in the US, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in over 25 offices across the Southeastern US. A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a non- profit called Everybody Leads, and has followed this up with his same-titled first book focused on empowering individuals in business, in communities and more. In fact, wherever teams gather, participate and contribute As Daniel Pink comments: "Everybody Leads is one of...
2025-08-1839 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciMisty Miller – Senior Vice President, Organizational Development, Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaThis week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Misty Miller to the Everybody Leads podcast. Misty is the Senior Vice President of Organizational Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the nation’s largest youth-serving nonprofits. The non-profit has more than 5,500 locations serving more than 4.2 million kids and teens annually. Misty has dedicated her career to Boys & Girls Clubs of America for nearly 25 years, including past roles as director of operations, director of resource development, and president and CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain in eastern North Carolina. Before her time with Boys & Girls Clubs of Am...
2025-08-0635 minEverybody Leads with Tim Lupinacci“Everybody Leads: How You Lead and Why It Matters”In this special episode of the Everybody Leads podcast, New York Times bestselling authors Daniel Pink and Bob Goff join Tim Lupinacci to discuss insights from Tim’s highly anticipated book Everybody Leads: How You Lead and Why It Matters. The book delves into many of the leadership insights shared on the Everybody Leads podcast; it also features a foreword by Bob Goff and a review by Daniel Pink. Daniel Pink is the author of several bestselling books on science, business, and creativity. His books include the New York Times bestsellers The Power of Regret, Drive, and To S...
2025-07-2330 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciPam Mims – Deputy General Counsel, Amwins Group Inc.This week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci sits down with Pam Mims, Deputy General Counsel of Amwins Group Inc., a leading excess and surplus lines specialty insurance broker. Pam leads and supports various legal initiatives in the insurance industry, with over 20 years of experience. She collaborates with leaders who are navigating high-stakes decisions and managing risks from the boardroom to the courtroom. In her role with Amwins, Pam oversees litigation matters across the company and works closely with the company's brokers and underwriters, with counseling on E&O risk mitigation. She received a bachelor's degree in accounting...
2025-07-0932 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciCraig Glidden – Former President and Chief Administrative Officer of Cruise and Executive Vice President, General MotorsThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Craig Glidden, Former President and Chief Administrative Officer of Cruise and Executive Vice President of Legal and Policy at General Motors. Under his leadership, General Motors developed a bipartisan policy team that has been influential in navigating the changing domestic and geopolitical environment and working with officials at all levels of government. Craig has had an extraordinary career in private practice and serving as in-house counsel. He previously served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for LyondellBasell Industries and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. Craig received a Bachelor of...
2025-06-1840 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciLang Wiseman – Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel, First Horizon CorporationThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Lang Wiseman, Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel for First Horizon Corporation. Lang is responsible for overseeing all company legal matters, including compliance with securities, corporate, banking laws, and government relations. He joined First Horizon in 2024 from Baker Donelson, where he represented a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. Lang holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Tennessee (UT), where he starred as a guard under Vols head coach Wade Houston from 1989-1993. He is a former Academic All-American, an SEC Basketball...
2025-06-0437 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciMonique Trusclair Maddox and Father Timothy Kesicki, S.J. – Descendants Truth & Reconciliation FoundationThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Monique Trusclair Maddox, President and CEO of the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation, and Father Timothy Kesicki, Chair of the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Trust, which funds the work of the foundation. The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partnership that works to mitigate the dehumanizing impact of racism while dismantling the continuing legacy of slavery in America through truth, racial healing, and transformation. The foundation provides scholarships, housing support for the elderly, and supports important racial healing programs. Monique Trusclair Maddox holds a Bachelor of Science d...
2025-05-2137 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciLindy Cleveland – Founder and Executive Director, Unless UThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Lindy Cleveland, founder and executive director of Unless U, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities academically, spiritually, physically, socially, and vocationally. Inspired by her brother Jordan, Lindy founded the organization in 2014 to provide continued education and job training for adults with developmental disabilities. Lindy obtained a bachelor’s degree in human development and family life education from Samford University. She has been featured by various media outlets, including Al.com, Birmingham Business Journal, and TEDx. Lindy is passionate about serving Unless U students and their fa...
2025-05-0741 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciJody Luke – President, Love DoesThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci sits down with Jody Luke, president of Love Does, a nonprofit founded by Bob Goff that fights for human rights, cares for the vulnerable, and provides education in conflict zones worldwide. Under her leadership, Love Does has expanded internationally to 14 countries while broadening its reach domestically to help refugees, single moms, and the incarcerated. Jody has an accounting and business administration background and has served as a chief financial officer for various companies. Over the past 20 years, she’s guided businesses and nonprofits in a leadership capacity, both as an of...
2025-04-2343 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciJonathan Litt – Principal, Co-Founder, and Board Member, MONTICELLOAM, LLCThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Jonathan Litt, Principal, Co-Founder, and Board Member of MONTICELLOAM, LLC, a specialized multifamily and seniors housing lending firm with expertise in providing bridge loans and managing credit risk. Jonathan has over 30 years of experience as an owner/operator and lender in the multifamily and senior housing industry. He serves as Chief Compliance Officer and oversees investor relations at MONTICELLOAM. Jonathan also leads the firm's seniors housing advisory services and workout group. He serves as the Vice President of the Grateful Americans Charity, a non-profit organization that provides resources aimed...
2025-04-0932 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciLisa Calhoun – Founding Managing Partner, Valor VenturesThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci interviews Lisa Calhoun, Founding Managing Partner of Valor Ventures, the South’s first woman-led institutional venture capital firm, now investing in its third fund. Under Lisa’s leadership, Valor leverages a portfolio of AI and SaaS software companies based in the South and features best-in-class infrastructure, including “Vic,” a visionary AI-powered investment management platform. In 2016, she established the Startup Runway Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit, introducing underrepresented founders to their first investors. Lisa is a Kauffman Fellow and recipient of the Kauffman Fellows Leadership Award for the Class of 2023. She was re...
2025-03-2635 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciLindsey Davis Stover and Shivam Mallick Shah, Co-Founders, 1953 TequilaThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Lindsey Davis Stover and Shivam Mallick Shah, co-founders of 1953 Tequila, a women-led, additive-free, ultra-premium tequila brand. Lindsey Davis Stover is the president of 1953 Tequila and a partner at Edwards, Davis Stover & Associates, LLC. Lindsey has an extensive background in veterans' and defense policy consulting. She was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and served as the VA’s White House liaison. Lindsey also served as Chief of Staff for former U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards.Shivam Mallick Shah is the...
2025-03-1245 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciWade McGuinn – Founder & Managing Shareholder, McGuinn HomesThis week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Wade McGuinn to the Everybody Leads podcast. Wade is the founder, longtime CEO, and managing shareholder of McGuinn Homes, an award-winning and innovative company that delivers quality and affordable homes. The company’s mission is to transform one life at a time by delivering great homes that strengthen communities. Wade is a certified master builder who has been building homes in South Carolina and surrounding areas for over 40 years. His leadership of McGuinn Homes is focused on building community and giving back.Wade discusses his leadership journey, growing a team through shepherding an...
2025-02-2642 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciJon Olson – Senior Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary, BlackbaudThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Jon Olson, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary at Blackbaud, a leading provider of software services for the social good sector. Jon oversees a diverse portfolio of legal matters, including litigation, intellectual property, and privacy, while managing a 40-person team and a $50M annual spend for Corporate Real Estate and Procurement. He is passionate about sustainability, employee engagement, and business technology innovation and has received many accolades. Jon is a member of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center Citizens Advisory Council and serves on...
2025-02-1249 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciKevin Williams – Chick-fil-A Franchisee, AuthorThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci sits down with Kevin Williams, a Chick-fil-A franchise owner, to discuss his leadership journey. Kevin owns and operates three Chick-fil-A restaurants in Canton, Georgia, and has been a Chick-fil-A franchisee for over 30 years. Kevin is also a best-selling author and investor in the next generation, which inspired his book Irrational Kindness: A Crazy Pursuit of an Extraordinary Life. Irrational Kindness is an operating manual for life and part employee handbook that highlights principles that have shaped Kevin’s approach to leadership.Kevin discusses insights from his book Irrational Ki...
2025-01-2937 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciLiz Wiseman – CEO, The Wiseman GroupThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Liz Wiseman, CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm in California. Liz is a researcher and an executive advisor who teaches leadership to global organizations, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Tesla. She is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of various books, including “Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter” and “Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact.” Liz previously served as a former executive at Oracle Corporation, where she worked as the Vice Pre...
2025-01-1546 min
Diversity Ever AfterBack to Law School: Thoughts from Future Legal Leaders (Part 2)In this follow-up episode recorded live at Belmont University College of Law, we answer thoughtful questions from 3L students, addressing key topics for those entering the legal profession. We discuss the importance of workplace culture and how to learn more about the company’s culture during interviews, navigate conversations about family planning, and manage expectations around work-life balance. The conversation highlights the value of inclusion, authenticity, and mentorship in fostering meaningful professional relationships and career growth. We also provide practical advice for initiating diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in workplaces without established initiatives.Our Hosts this Week:...
2024-12-0629 minEverybody Leads with Tim Lupinacci2024 In ReviewIn this episode of the Everybody Leads podcast, host Tim Lupinacci looks back on the first year of the show, sharing highlights and lessons from past guests. Tim focuses on important leadership ideas like staying persistent, being open about your struggles, helping others, and staying positive. Listen back through highlights from several episodes from 2024 as guests share their tips on leading well, from breaking down barriers to building strong teams and taking care of yourself.You’ll hear from:Bob GoffBrian HamiltonDavid WalkerJustin PittStaci PierceLaura McDonaldDr. Harsh TrivediPaul EremenkoBryan JordanStephanie NelsonKarl SchledwitzPatrick DarbyAlycia SutorDan HaseltineTara PlimptonSteve Fo...
2024-12-0449 minDiversity Ever AfterBack to Law School: Thoughts from Future Legal Leaders (Part 1)This special episode of Diversity Ever After was recorded live at Belmont University College of Law and focuses on the core principles of DEI. We reflect on how DEI efforts have evolved in law firms and the profession generally and discuss why creating spaces for meaningful and challenging conversations is essential. Throughout this discourse, our hosts share personal stories to highlight the undeniable benefits of diverse perspectives in enhancing performance, driving innovation, and improving outcomes in the legal profession.This is part one of a two-part series. Be sure to also tune into part two, where we tackle...
2024-11-2230 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciMaya Eventov – ArtistThis week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Maya Eventov to the Everybody Leads podcast. Maya is an acclaimed artist whose artwork is showcased in the finest galleries throughout Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. Her artwork features vibrant colors that evoke feelings of happiness, well-being, and joy of life. Maya shares her leadership journey, artistic evolution, interest in various art techniques, including the impasto technique, and the importance of discipline. Maya’s journey emphasizes the power of resilience, hard work, and creating your own path to success. Topics Discussed Include: Maya’s Leadership Journey and Artistic EvolutionSources of Ins...
2024-11-2031 minDiversity Ever AfterUsing AI – Maximizing Value While Managing Risk (Part 2)While AI holds immense potential to enhance workplace practices and promote equity, it is important to be intentional about when and how to use AI. In part two of our conversation, we continue our exploration into the meaning and regulatory landscape of AI, acknowledging the value of AI. Our discussion covers key skills and considerations to effectively use AI, the ethical considerations companies should consider, and how to navigate AI’s limitations responsibly. We also address practical applications of AI to show how data could unintentionally result in bias. We provide key points and best practices for those using or co...
2024-11-0825 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciSteve Dubbeldam – CEO/Founder, Wilderness CollectiveThis week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Steve Dubbeldam to the Everybody Leads podcast. Steve is the founder and CEO of the Wilderness Collective, which operates best-in-class adventures to help people disconnect and discover character through exploration. The Wilderness Collective is a team of talented guides, filmmakers, chefs, photographers, and people who work to bring together some of the best things in life into one experience—adrenaline-filled adventure, exploration of wild spaces, incredible food, and deep, soulful conversation. Having founded multiple companies in the lifestyle and fashion space, Steve has enjoyed building community among people. Steve discusses his leadership journey, using hi...
2024-11-0645 minDiversity Ever AfterUsing AI – Maximizing Value While Managing Risk (Part 1)While AI holds immense potential to enhance workplace practices and promote equity, it is important to be intentional about when and how to use AI. We explore the meaning and regulatory landscape of AI, acknowledging the value of AI. Our discussion covers key skills and considerations to effectively use AI, the ethical considerations companies should consider, and how to navigate AI’s limitations responsibly. We also address practical applications of AI to show how data could unintentionally result in bias. We provide key points and best practices for those using or considering using AI. Join us as we consider how to...
2024-10-2522 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciSarah Duggan – Executive Director, Wholesale Banking / Seniors Housing Healthcare Lending, SynovusThis week, the Everybody Leads podcast welcomes Sarah Duggan, the Executive Director of Wholesale Banking / Seniors Housing Healthcare Lending at Synovus Bank. Sarah graduated as an accounting major from the University of Alabama. She worked at Ernst and Whinney, South Trust Bank, and GMAC Commercial Mortgage before joining Synovus to help start the Seniors Housing and Healthcare Lending Group. Synovus is one of the country’s most respected financial institutions, and its senior housing and healthcare lending team brings over thirty years of experience in providing various services, including construction, value add, acquisition, and mini-perm loans to owners and ope...
2024-10-2338 minDiversity Ever AfterNavigating Changes in Careers and the Importance of Identity and AutonomySuccess can take many forms, and life stages often shift our priorities, requiring us to redefine what success means for us. In this episode, we explore the resilience necessary for and how the need for inclusion, diversity, and autonomy may cause a career transition. We also explore how different generations in the workforce view success and adapt as the world of work evolves. Listeners will gain insight on how to align their career with personal fulfillment, enjoyment, and financial needs, while navigating the sacrifices that come with career growth and business ownership and being open to continued changes. Tune i...
2024-10-1126 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciAndrea Sanders – Commissioner, Mississippi Department of Child Protection ServicesThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Andrea Sanders, Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. Andrea leads the almost 1,500-member State Child Welfare Agency in its mission to protect Mississippi’s most vulnerable children. Andrea previously served as general counsel and principal deputy executive director for the Mississippi Department of Human Services, where she served on the senior leadership team and held administrative responsibility for the Division of Early Child Care and Education.Our host, Tim Lupinacci, asks Andrea to discuss her leadership journey, early leadership influences, creating a positive work en...
2024-10-0933 minDiversity Ever AfterReflections and Season 7 PreviewWelcome back! We recognize that we’ve all experienced moments where we’ve felt excluded. Through Diversity Ever After, we strive to empower you with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive spaces, which will increase feelings of belonging and lessen feelings of exclusion for us all. This week, we emphasize the importance of creating safe spaces for difficult conversations. We explore how those who have expressed contrary opinions to our work has strengthened our resolve to continue the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We also preview the upcoming season. Join us as we engage in importan...
2024-09-2722 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciJon Acuff – Motivational Speaker, NYT Bestselling AuthorThis week, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Jon Acuff to the Everybody Leads podcast. Jon is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books, including his most recent book, All It Takes is a Goal. He is also one of INC’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. Jon discusses his leadership journey, managing perfectionism, and translating big goals into actionable steps. Jon also shares key lessons from his book All It Takes is a Goal, which gives practical advice on measuring goals, tracking results, and setting sustainable goals in the five big game areas: career, finances, relationships, health, and fun. Other...
2024-09-2538 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciLaura McDonald – Senior Vice President, Chief Mortgage and Real Estate Officer, Protective Life CorporationThis week, the Everybody Leads podcast welcomes Laura McDonald, Senior Vice President and Chief Mortgage and Real Estate Officer at Protective Life Corporation. Laura has over 31 years of commercial real estate lending and corporate banking experience. She currently serves on the University of Alabama’s Culver House College of Business Board of Visitors and the advisory board of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Laura has served in many leadership capacities with organizations in her community and other charitable organizations.Our host, Tim Lupinacci, asks Laura to discuss her leadership journey, leadership principles she embraces, learning fr...
2024-09-1141 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciGary Page – Founder and CEO, SDA, Inc.The Everybody Leads podcast welcomes Gary Page, Founder and CEO of SDA, Inc., a floor plan finance company serving automotive dealers. Thirty years after its founding in Atlanta, SDA has grown into one of the largest providers of capital for buy here, pay here dealers nationwide. Gary joins the podcast to discuss his leadership journey, the importance of relationship building, taking the initiative, and creating your own path as a leader. Our host, Tim Lupinacci, asks Gary to discuss his journey in leading SDA, Inc., his early leadership inspirations, and the lessons he learned. Gary also shares v...
2024-08-2827 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciSteve Foster, PT, LAT – Chairman/CEO, TherapySouthThis week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Steve Foster, CEO and founding partner of TherapySouth, an outpatient physical and occupational therapy practice. Steve shares his journey of growing his practice to over 40 clinics and the lessons he learned along the way.Listen as Steve outlines his leadership journey, discusses how he’s creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders, and emphasizes the importance of being present as a leader. He also details his vision for TherapySouth, his early leadership inspirations, and the critical role of mentorship.Other Topics Include:Steve’s in...
2024-08-1442 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciAlycia Sutor – Managing Director, GrowthPlayThis week on Everybody Leads, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Alycia Sutor, Managing Director at GrowthPlay. Alycia has spent the past 25 years helping lawyers and other professionals build their capacity to accelerate ongoing profitable practice growth by developing sales, leadership, and teaming skills. Prior to her work at GrowthPlay, she oversaw business development at Goldberg Kohn and McDermott Will & Emery.You'll learn about Alycia’s leadership journey and influences from people who spoke into her life and saw things in her that she did not see in herself. She also provides advice about embracing different opportunities in different seasons of...
2024-07-3143 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciPatrick Darby – EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Encompass HealthIn this week's episode of the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Patrick Darby, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Encompass Health. Previously a partner at Bradley Arant in Birmingham, Darby is recognized in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and Alabama Super Lawyers.During this episode, Patrick explores his leadership journey, beginning with his first significant leadership role as the elected editor-in-chief of the law review at Washington & Lee Law School, and transitioning from an accomplished bankruptcy lawyer to the General Counsel at Encompass Health. Patrick shares invaluable leadership insights, emphasizing the...
2024-06-1932 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciKelcey Johnson – Executive Director, The Hospitality HubIn this week’s episode of the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci welcomes Kelcey Johnson, the Executive Director of The Hospitality Hub in Memphis, Tennessee. The Hub partners with over two hundred organizations to fight homelessness in Memphis by connecting participants with resources to help them achieve stable housing and better health outcomes. They prioritize compassion and personalized support.Listen in as Kelcey details his leadership journey, influences, and experiences in his role at The Hospitality Hub. He emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and treating others with respect, while highlighting the significance of remembering that even le...
2024-06-0529 min
FranchisOR Bust - Franchise MarketingFranchise Guidance with Laura McDonald and Joel Buckberg of Baker DonelsonIn this episode, our host Trevor Emerson sits down with two esteemed experts from Baker Donelson, Laura McDonald (Of Counsel) and Joel Buckberg (Shareholder). Laura and Joel bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from their extensive careers at Baker Donelson, a renowned law firm with a strong reputation for guiding clients through complex business landscapes. Together, they discuss the intricacies of franchising, share practical advice, and offer guidance on navigating the business world effectively. Whether you're a seasoned franchisor, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the franchise industry, this episode is packed with...
2024-06-0441 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciDr. Arin Reeves - President & Principal, NextionsJoin us this week on Everybody Leads as Tim Lupinacci interviews Dr. Arin Reeves, the founder, president, and principal of Nextions, a firm dedicated to transforming workplace culture. Starting as an attorney, Arin is now a renowned researcher, bestselling author, and advisor to leading global organizations and executives.In this episode, Arin shares insights from her leadership path, emphasizing how she leverages her experiences as opportunities for learning and growth. She offers inspiration and practical advice on topics such as managing energy and making informed commitments. Key discussion topics include:The importance of learning from every e...
2024-05-0849 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciTara Plimpton - Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Regions Financial CorporationTara Plimpton joins Everybody Leads with Tim Lupinacci to share her leadership journey, a story marked by impactful roles that culminated in her current position at Regions Financial Corporation. As a member of Regions' executive leadership team, she leads the corporation's legal, governmental affairs, and corporate governance departments. Tara's journey underscores the importance of blending operational expertise with strong people skills.Listen as Tara shares her inspirations and motivations on taking initiative as a leader. Through personal stories and insights, she offers ideas on effective leadership that can be applied in your own daily life....
2024-03-2744 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciJustin Pitt - Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary, Community Health SystemsThis week on Everybody Leads with Tim Lupinacci, we are joined by Justin Pitt, the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary for Community Health Systems (CHS). Before his current role, Justin served as Chief Litigation Counsel at CHS, overseeing its legal and government relations departments. He is also deeply involved in the community, actively participating in the Leadership Council of the Leadership Services Corporation and leading non-profits such as The Village at Glencliff.In the interview, Tim explores Justin’s leadership journey and the inspirations that shaped it. They delve into Justin’s leadership philosophy and...
2024-03-1337 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciDan Haseltine - Lead Singer, Jars of Clay; Co-Founder, Blood:WaterThis week on Everybody Leads, Tim Lupinacci welcomes the accomplished Dan Haseltine, frontman of the renowned band Jars of Clay and founder of the impactful non-profit, Blood: Water. Since its formation in 1993 by a group of college students, Jars of Clay has released a series of critically acclaimed albums. Blood:Water emerged from Dan’s realization of the crucial connection between clean water access and the AIDS/HIV crisis, particularly in Africa. Apart from his musical and philanthropic endeavors, Dan is also recognized for composing music for television series and movie soundtracks.This episode features a deep di...
2024-02-2836 min
BE THAT LAWYERTim Lupinacci: Leading with TrustIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Tim Lupinacci discuss:Time management and prioritization. Testing out leadership in smaller groups first. Learning from others to strengthen your leadership skills. Utilizing daily disciplines to support your leadership and your team. Key Takeaways:Get together and pour into people and allow them to pour into you. You’ll build relationships and strengthen all team members. Seeing people in action will allow you to get to know them and see their strengths and personalities. Building your team, and trusting them, will allow you to transition out of the day-to-da...
2024-02-2233 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciBruce Deel - Author and Founder, City of Refuge (Atlanta, GA)In this week's episode of "Everybody Leads with Tim Lupinacci," we welcome Bruce Deel, founder and CEO of City of Refuge and author of "Trust First." Bruce, recognized by the City of Atlanta as a community leader, is a renowned speaker and consultant for non-profit organizations.Through a wide-ranging discussion, Bruce details his journey in leading City of Refuge, a non-profit dedicated to providing housing, job training, and essential resources to families in poverty. He also discusses the crucial role of trust and relationship-building with those in need and offers insights for emerging leaders.Key topics...
2024-02-1440 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciBrian Hamilton - President and CEO, Trillion Communications CorporationThe Everybody Leads podcast and our host, Tim Lupinacci, welcome Brian Hamilton, president and CEO of Trillion Communications Corporation, a leading supply chain management and logistics services provider and a certified African American Minority Business Enterprise. Brian has been managing director of A.G. Gaston Construction, CEO of A.G. Gaston Engineering, a member of the board of directors for A.G. Construction and Trillion, and chair of the board of directors for Brookwood Baptist Health Systems. He was chair of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and the former chair of the Birmingham branch of the Federal Reserve...
2024-01-2436 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciBob Goff - Author, Speaker, Coach and DreamerThe Everybody Leads podcast welcomes Bob Goff, the New York Times bestselling author of Love Does, Everybody Always, Undistracted, and Dream Big. Bob is a speaker, attorney, podcast host, and Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda. He is also the Chief Balloon Inflator and founder of Love Does, a non-profit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Somalia, Afghanistan, Congo, the Dominican Republic, Ukraine, Israel, Burkina Faso, and the USA. In this episode, Bob describes his journey toward becoming a leader, aspects of his leadership philosophy, and helpful tips on leading in large organizations. Through d...
2024-01-1741 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciBryan Jordan - Chairman, President and CEO, First Horizon CorporationThe Everybody Leads podcast welcomes Bryan Jordan, chairman, president, and CEO of First Horizon Corporation, a financial services company with $81.5 billion in assets as of June 2023. Bryan currently serves on the board at AutoZone, Inc., Memphis Tomorrow, and Operation Hope. He is also a member of the Bank Policy Institute, the Tennessee Business Leadership Council, and the Tennessee Population Health Consortium Advisory Council.Our host, Tim Lupinacci, asks Bryan to discuss the valuable wisdom he has acquired from various resources and experiences along his leadership journey. Bryan also discusses the importance of learning from mistakes, trusting and...
2024-01-1031 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciRobert Wells - Shareholder, Baker DonelsonThe Everybody Leads podcast welcomes Robert Wells, a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Baltimore office, and one of the leading healthcare, regulatory, and corporate lawyers in the nation. Robert previously served as in-house counsel, and has over 20 years of experience representing healthcare companies to help them meet their business goals within the healthcare standards. Our host, Tim Lupinacci, asks Robert to discuss his leadership journey, lessons he has learned along the way, and for advice on developing and maintaining a good leadership mindset. He provides helpful leadership traits and habits to improve ourselves as leaders. Topics discussed inc...
2024-01-1044 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciIntroducing the Everybody Leads PodcastWelcome to the Everybody Leads podcast, hosted Tim Lupinacci, chairman and CEO of Baker Donelson. A self-professed “leadership junkie,” Tim has previously served as the chair of Baker Donelson’s Financial Services Department, as a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors, and managing shareholder of the Firm’s Birmingham office. The Everybody Leads podcast aims to help people realize their leadership potential. Whether they have a fancy title or not, everyone can improve their leadership skills. Upcoming episodes will be filled with practical and actionable leadership principles that all listeners can use to develop their leadership...
2024-01-1004 minEverybody Leads with Tim LupinacciEverybody LeadsIn the Everybody Leads podcast, Baker Donelson Chairman and CEO Tim Lupinacci talks to inspiring leaders from corporate C-Suites, to non-profit organizations changing the world, to individuals impacting their world without formal title, position, or authority.
Thank you for listening, and please join us again to hear from more exceptional leaders.Click for more: https://everybodyleads.orghttps://www.bakerdonelson.comProducer: Jason PlankIntern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo
2024-01-0500 min
10x Your Team with Cam & OtisTim Lupinacci - Baker Donelson | Cam & Otis Show Ep. #286Today's guest, Tim Lupinacci, joins Cam and Otis to talk about leadership development, managing culture, and measuring success. How can your company's culture defeat ego? What can you do to lead organizational change? And what kind of business lessons can you learn from bankruptcy law? Tim answers all these questions and much more in this great discussion with Camden and Otis.Thank you to our sponsors Evergood Adventure Wines and Tribe and Purpose!!- Order your lemon wine at https://www.evergoodadventurewines.com/buy-online/ DISCOUNT CODE “CAM-OTIS” for 20% off your order!!- Learn how The Green Beret...
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Pivotal PeopleUncovering the Leader in Each of Us with Tim LupinacciSend us a textCan leadership truly be found within each of us? Let's uncover the answer in our engaging conversation with Tim Lupinacci, the CEO and Chair of the Baker Donelson law firm, one of the largest firms in the country. Not just a successful business leader, Tim is a self-proclaimed leadership junkie, actively transforming his car into a leadership university and practicing 'dinner table diplomacy' to better understand and inspire those around him. As the founder of the nonprofit Everybody Leads, he's dedicated to fostering leadership skills and confidence in underserved communities. Our d...
2023-08-1630 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAre You a Leader? My guest for this episode is Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in 22 offices across the Southeastern US. Tim is presently leading the firm’s five-year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact. Tim Lupinacci spent the first 28 years of his legal practice focused on helping financial institutions solve complex problems arising in commercial restructuring and bankruptcy matters throughout the country. During his leadership journey at Baker Donelson, Tim chaired the Financial Services Department and the Women’s Pathways to Leadership Committee and served as a member of the F...
2023-07-1334 min
The Official Do Good Better PodcastExpert Leadership Advice from (Top-100 Law Firm) Baker Donelson Chairman & CEO Timothy M. Lupinacci | The Official Do Good Better Podcast #301Today's Five-Star Guest is Timothy M. Lupinacci, Chairman and CEO of the nationally-recognized law firm Baker Donelson. Baker Donelson is a national law firm with more than 650 attorneys and public policy advisors representing more than 30 practice areas to serve a wide range of legal needs. Clients receive knowledgeable guidance from experienced, multi-disciplined industry and client service teams, all seamlessly connected across 22 offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.Learn More About Baker-Donelson: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Get...
2023-06-2945 min
Business Innovators RadioEpisode 259-Tim Lupinacci on His Leadership Journey with Lois Sonstegard,PHDTim Lupinacci is a self-professed “leadership junkie.” As the CEO of Baker Donelson, one of the 100 largest law firms in the country, he leads more than 1,300 individuals in 22 offices across the Southeastern U.S. In this podcast, Tim talks about his own leadership journey, which began 30 years ago when a significant error brought a forceful reprimand from his boss. Tim’s experience has much to teach us about hard work, being curious, learning from mistakes and trying novel ideas. A student of leadership, Tim understands that everyone leads regardless of their title or position. He also recognizes that people like to tal...
2023-04-2135 min
Do Good WorkBreaking Barriers: Empowering Underserved Communities to Lead Themselves, Others, and Their Communities with Tim LupinacciIn this podcast episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donelson, emphasizes that everyone can be a leader and make a positive impact on their communities and families. He shares the importance of finding purpose in work and giving back. Tim is creating a book and training manual to teach leadership skills to underserved populations, including those in prisons, homeless shelters, and inner-city youth organizations. He encourages everyone to plant seeds for change and aims to leave a legacy of empowerment and inspiration. Who’s The Guest? Tim spent the first 28 years of his legal practice helping financial in...
2023-04-2119 minDiversity Ever AfterSponsorship Programs Matter: Learn Why and How to Get StartedDo you want to know more about the difference between a mentor and sponsor and why sponsorships are game changers for a person's professional growth, especially those in underrepresented groups? In this episode, we discuss the differences between a sponsor and a mentor, why both are important in the success of developing talent within an organizations, what should be considered when trying to get a sponsorship initiative off the ground, and suggestions for those who do not have access to a formal sponsorship program.Our Host this Week:Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder at Baker Donelson S...
2023-03-2428 min
The Heart Leader PodcastUnlocking Success: Tim Lupinacci on Essential Leadership Skills for CEOs and Heart-Centered LeadersLEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A HEART LEADER ➡️ http://theheartleaderpodcast.com/
I’m your host Amber, and joining us today is the amazing Tim Lupinacci.
Tim is the CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in 22 offices across the Southeastern US. He is currently leading the firm’s five-year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact.
A life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a non-profit called Everybody Leads, focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, others, and their communities.
In thi...
2023-03-1453 minDiversity Ever AfterU.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: The Meaning and Context of Her Place in HistoryOn June 30, 2022, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made history by becoming the first African American woman to be sworn in as an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. We had a chance to discuss this monumental day with Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. In Episode 2, Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby, who authored a 2010 law review article titled Black Women Judges: The Historical Journey of Black Women to the Nation's Highest Courts, discusses the historic meaning of Justice Jackson's ascension to our nation’s highest court, why diversity in the appellate judiciary is so cr...
2023-01-2035 minDiversity Ever AfterConfident in Your CrownEveryone should be able to be their authentic selves at work, which includes wearing the hair that naturally grows out of their head in natural hairstyles. Yet, this is not the reality for many people of color. Congress has noted the seriousness of this issue as demonstrated by the United States House of Representative’s recent passage of the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination at work based on texture or style of hair. In Episode 2, we discuss the need for inclusive views of professionalism in the legal profession, why the CROWN Act is so important, and how the...
2022-04-1529 minDiversity Ever AfterUsing Connections to Help Minority Owned Businesses ScaleWhen considering how to provide support and resources to help minority owned businesses on a pathway towards long-term sustainability, growth, and success, do not overlook the power of community and paying-it-forward. One way Baker Donelson has chosen to pay-it-forward is through BakerBridge, a program wherein attorneys partner with minority owned businesses on their legal needs to help them scale and enterprise. In this episode, our hosts examine the power of using relationships and community to support minority owned businesses. The guests, three Black women owners of two businesses based in Memphis, Tennessee, share their individual journeys as a f...
2022-03-2529 minDiversity Ever AfterPrivilege in the Workplace: The Role of a CDIOWhat is the purpose of a Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer? Join us this week in Episode 6 as we sit down with Mark Baugh, Baker Donelson’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO), to discuss the role of a CDIO and how it is constantly changing. As members of a continually diversifying workforce, it is vital for employers to facilitate a welcoming and inclusive environment. Mark describes the capability of everyone to serve as an ally and advocate in the workplace and to remain committed to open dialogue and promotion of diversity and inclusion. Our Hosts this Week:
2022-02-1124 minDiversity Ever AfterUsing Privilege: Serving to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s LegacyHow can we continue to advance Dr. King’s legacy in a way that creates more equitable and inclusive spaces all around us? In Episode five, we discuss how we can continue Dr. King’s living legacy through service. Of note, we discuss how we can use our own resources, including our privileges, to level the playing field for those who may not have the same privileges. It is as simple as using your skills and talents to give back in ways that are meaningful to you. Join us as we discuss the importance of hope, service, and continuing to fi...
2022-01-2124 minDiversity Ever AfterAble-Bodied Privilege: Understanding AbleismWhat is ableism? In Episode four, we define ableism, discuss how ableism can impact everyone, including those not living with a disability, and identify ways leaders, managers and individuals can tackle ableism in the workplace. Understanding ableism requires education and addressing it in the workplace requires intentional and inclusive action. Catarina Rivera, a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant specializing in disability diversity, joins us to unpack ableism, which is hardly discussed. Catarina also offers steps we can follow to address ableism in the workplace. Our Hosts this Week:Juan Hernandez, Associatehttps://www.bakerdonelson.com/juan...
2022-01-0730 minDiversity Ever AfterInterrupt Privilege: Overcoming TokenismAre you a trailblazer, an illuminator, or an advocate? Find out in Episode 3 as we define tokenism, share personal experiences of feeling tokenized, discuss the detrimental impact tokenism can have on individuals and organizations, and identify how we each can tackle tokenism as a trailblazer, Illuminator, and/or advocate. Combating tokenism requires intentional and inclusive action by everyone. Alycia Sutor of GrowthPlay joins us to help unpack some best practices. Listen to this episode to learn more about what you can do, whether you are a minority feeling/have felt tokenized or you are a leader with t...
2021-12-1724 minDiversity Ever AfterRecognize PrivilegeAre you an insider, an outsider, or both? In Episode two, we discuss how insiders set the norms and rules in the workplace and describe how outsiders are burdened with navigating and flawlessly executing those norms and rules in order to thrive – and in some instances survive. Being an insider in an organization comes with a level of unearned privilege. So, in this episode, Peggy Nagae, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, talks with our hosts about not only how to recognize your privilege as an insider, but how to leverage that privilege to uplift, encourage, and amplify the voices of...
2021-12-0325 minDiversity Ever AfterUnderstand PrivilegeWelcome to Season Two of Diversity Ever After: A Baker Donelson D&I Podcast. In this season, we will discuss “Privilege.” The initial response of many when someone says privilege might be white privilege, but during this season we will explore various kinds of privileges. We will uncover how many of us are likely benefitting from privilege by discussing how to recognize our own privilege. We will also discuss how we can use our privilege to help those who do not benefit from the same privilege we might benefit from. In this first episode of season two, Brenda Ga...
2021-11-1925 minDiversity Ever AfterLet's EngageThis week, Terrence Reed, Managing Director of Employment Litigation for Federal Express Corporation and President of the Center for Excellence in Decision Making, joins us to continue our topic on code switching. The Center for Excellence in Decision Making is a non-profit organization that partners with the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and the Memphis Bar Association to educate and train community stakeholders in addressing factors that inhibit equitable decision-making in the delivery of services. Baker Donelson is a proud sponsor of the Center.During this episode, we discuss what is implicit bias, w...
2021-08-2025 minDiversity Ever AfterLet's Undress: Black Fatigue and the Costs of Code-SwitchingIs it worth it? This week, Cornell University Professor Dr. Courtney McCluney joins us for a real talk discussion about black fatigue and the upsides and downsides of code-switching. We unpack whether, codeswitching in spaces where negative stereotypes of black professionals run counter to what is considered suitable and normal behavior for a particular environment worth the large implications to their well-being and economic advancement. Additionally, Dr. McCluney recommends tangible action items that provide everyone in their respective workplaces a way forward in beginning to tackle this behavior.We release a new episode every other week. Look...
2021-08-0629 minDiversity Ever AfterLet's Talk Mental HealthImagine how taxing it can be feeling like you have to code switch when deciding simple things such as what name to put on your resume. In this episode, we talk about the mental health effects of code switching. We are joined by two mental health professionals, Andrew Breland and Jessica Davis, who share their own experiences with code switching, practical coping strategies, and ways that leadership can help people feel comfortable removing their masks and showing their true selves.We release a new episode every other week. Look for our next episode on Friday, August 6, 2021.
2021-07-2327 minDiversity Ever AfterLet's Chat from the C-SuiteExecutive leaders are often seen as unavailable or otherwise veiled from day-to-day workplace interactions. In fact, many believe that while executive leaders define the rules of success, those rules are not transparently communicated from the C-suite or do not account for the needs of the general workforce. As a result, employees continuously code-switch to follow what they perceive (or guess) are the rules, spoken and unspoken, to succeed within the organization. In today’s episode, we have a transparent conversation with Baker Donelson’s Chairman and CEO, Tim Lupinacci, and President and COO, Jennifer Keller, about their own code-switching experie...
2021-07-0931 minDiversity Ever AfterLet's Talk HistoryWelcome to episode two of Diversity Ever After: A Baker Donelson D&I Podcast. In season one, we are focusing on the topic of Code Switching, and how it is an ever-present reality for many of us in the workplace, in school, and in so many aspects of our lives. Yet, one thing is for certain when discussing Code Switching: the past informs the present.In episode two, our hosts and special guest host explore the historical roots of code switching and how the concept gained traction throughout history, beginning in 1903, with the concept of Double Consciousness c...
2021-06-2538 minDiversity Ever AfterLet's Introduce OurselvesFirst impressions matter. The hosts of the first season of Diversity Ever After provide insight into how they are perceived when they walk into a room.Hosts:Jerrick Murrell, Associate(https://www.bakerdonelson.com/jerrick-murrell) Nakimuli Davis-Primer, Shareholder(https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Nakimuli-Davis-Primer)Reba Letsa, Associate(https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Reba-Letsa)Tanisha Pinkins, Associate(https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tanisha-pinkins)Tenia Clayton, Associate(https://www.bakerdonelson.com/tenia-clayton)Torrey Feldman, Associate(https://www.bakerdonelson.com/torrey-m-feldman)Victoria Young, A...
2021-06-1705 min
LeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Mandi Ross, Prism Litigation Technology and Insight OptixIn this episode, we're joined by Mandi Ross, the CEO of both Prism Litigation Technology and Insight Optix. During our discussion, Mandi covers a broad range of topics relevant to modern litigation, specifically proportionality, remote work during the pandemic, and staying up to date on technology. Mandi has nearly 35 years of experience in the eDiscovery space. She started as a paralegal, and has worked as an expert and consultant. She previously served as the Vice President of Ciara Inc. and Jurist Systems Group.Mandi founded Prism Litigation Technology in 1997. Prism is an eDiscovery advisory firm h...
2021-03-2947 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Mark Hawn, Trustpoint.OneIn this episode, we are joined by Mark Hawn, the CEO of Trustpoint.One. Mark covers how one size does not always fit all in eDiscovery, embracing remote technology and opportunities in the market. Mark is an experienced entrepreneur, having founded and served as the CEO for Legal Copies International for eight years before it was acquired by Ikon. He also founded DocForce/Onsite Sourcing in 2002, which was later acquired by a private equity firm. Mark has served as the CEO of Trustpoint.One since 2010.Trustpoint.One specializes in legal services technology following the EDRM m...
2021-03-0551 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Alma Asay, Litera MicrosystemsThis week, we're joined by Alma Asay, an Evangelist at Litera Microsystems. Alma offers her advice for legal technology entrepreneurs, discusses the future of legal technology, and suggests key questions to ask law firms about technology. Alma began her career as an associate with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP in the litigation department. She founded Allegory, a cloud-based litigation management platform, in 2012, serving as the CEO from its inception until 2017, when Allegory was acquired by Integreon. She is now an Evangelist for Litera, having joined the company in 2020. Litera recently acquired Allegory from Integreon, and has rebranded the platf...
2021-02-0352 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Andy Macdonald, ConsilioAndy MacDonald, CEO of Consilio, joins the show to discuss the need for, and challenges of, accessing capital for the legal services industry, Consilio’s growth model and service mindset, and managing a corporate litigation spend in a time of uncertainty.Andy has a long history of executive leadership, having grown his previous company, First Advantage, through a series of 60 acquisitions in five years. First Advantage Litigation Consulting was rebranded to Consilio in February 2013. Since then, Andy has grown Consilio into one of the largest providers of managed services in the world, overseeing a series of significant ac...
2021-01-2848 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Ian Campbell, iCONECTThis week, we're joined by Ian Campbell, the President and CEO of iCONECT. We'll cover a variety of issues surrounding iCONECT’s proprietary Xera review application, including its applicability to non-eDiscovery business problems, key issues with Information Governance, and how to overcome transition concerns when considering a change of eDiscovery technology.Ian has a design background and, prior to founding iCONECT, he worked in advertising and founded his own agency. In 2012 iCONECT launched its flagship review product, Xera, which Ian reported was designed from the ground up for the end users of the product. He took over as...
2021-01-2051 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Hal Blackman, IST Management ServicesThis week, we are joined by Hal Blackman, the founder and CEO of IST Management Services, via WebEx. IST calls itself the “Company with Passion,” and during this episode, Hal covers lessons learned in technology adoption, electronic records retention, and considerations for outsourcing eDiscovery.Hal has a business background and was hired by Marriott in 1981, where he learned the importance of employee empowerment. Hal founded IST in 1997, and states that the company is “obsessed in everything we do, from technology and process management, to people programs, and we will stop at nothing to make sure that we exceed t...
2021-01-1346 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Dean Gonsowski, ActiveNavWe are joined by Dean Gonsowski, the Chief Revenue Officer of ActiveNav. In part one of a two-part interview with Dean, we cover his extensive background in the eDiscovery industry, how the industry grew and developed, and how eDiscovery today compares with its roots. This is a great time to stop and reflect on where eDiscovery has been, and use that context to help consider where it is likely going.Dean is a lawyer who has an almost 20-year history in the eDiscovery space, starting with the founding of S3 Partners in 2001. Dean’s experience spans from ti...
2021-01-0643 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Bob Rowe, IntegreonIn this episode, we are joined by Bob Rowe, the CEO of Integreon. Bob discusses his background in document review in antitrust litigation in the 1990s, which fueled his desire to drive efficiencies. The conversation moves on to today’s legal marketplace, and how COVID-19 has accelerated change that was already happening. Bob is a must-listen for his perspective on how managed service vendors integrate with outside and inside legal counsel to bring greater value and reduce waste.Bob is a lawyer by training and started his career in Big Law after a clerking for a federal co...
2020-11-2338 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Joan Davison, CEO of Hire Counsel and Mestel & CompanyWe are joined by Joan Davison, the CEO of Hire Counsel and Mestel & Company. Joan discusses the business of document review and staffing, including how she views the role of CEO, how to use human capital strategies in the legal setting, and how to measure the effectiveness of the staffing solutions being implemented.Joan has more than twenty years of expertise in operations management as well as business development, marketing, recruiting, and staffing. For fifteen years, Joan was in a leadership position at Staff Management, which did business as Seton Corp., ultimately being named the President as...
2020-11-1052 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: AJ Shankar, EverlawOur guest is AJ Shankar, the chief executive officer of Everlaw. AJ covers variety of topics relevant to both in-house counsel and outside counsel using eDiscovery and litigation support software, including the essence of Everlaw’s vision; creating a virtual war room that facilitates collaboration even while remaining socially distant; and the company’s pro bono program, “Everlaw for Good.”Prior to founding Everlaw, AJ graduated from Harvard with an A.B. in Mathematics and Computer Science, and received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California at Berkeley in 2009. AJ co-founded Everlaw in 2011, seeing eD...
2020-10-1248 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Rakesh Madhava, NextpointToday we are joined by Rakesh Madhava, the CEO of Nextpoint. Rakesh covers a multitude of subjects, including how the eDiscovery landscape has changed from paper to digital, technology adoption within the legal industry, and how COVID-19 will permanently alter certain aspects about how law is practiced.Rakesh has extensive litigation experience, first as a litigation paralegal at, among other law firms, Kirkland & Ellis, and then as a litigation data consultant at FTI Consulting in the late 1990s. He was also the creative director of Hubbard One, now a division of Thomson Reuters, in 2000, where he “cut hi...
2020-10-0753 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Ian Wilson, ServientIn this episode, we are joined by Ian Wilson, the founder and chief executive officer of Servient. A former lawyer turned legal tech entrepreneur, Ian discusses a wide range of topics from the relationship of machine learning and searching, information governance implementation and what’s next on the horizon for Servient. Ian handled complex commercial litigation in private practice. He founded technology-based company DiscSense in the early 1990s, which was later sold to West Publishing Company in 1998. Ian then went on to found Servient in 2013.Ian described Servient as “primarily a software company” that “takes you from pr...
2020-09-2852 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Jay Leib, NexLPIn this episode, we are joined by Jay Leib, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NexLP. Jay covers a broad range of topics regarding the application of artificial intelligence to eDiscovery, information governance and compliance activities.Jay Leib founded NexLP in 2013 after many years in legal technology. Jay held management roles at numerous companies including DocuLex, FTI Consulting, and Ernst & Young. Prior to founding NexLP, Jay was the Chief Strategy Officer for Relativity.NexLP is a software development company focused on artificial intelligence to mitigate risk within eDiscovery practice and enterprise compliance applications.
2020-09-2450 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Chris Weiler, KLDiscoveryChris Weiler, CEO and Founder of KLDiscovery, joins the show. Chris covers a broad range of topics, including the lessons he has learned providing technology and services to the legal industry, how he would suggest in-house counsel evaluate eDiscovery service providers, and the most likely new eDiscovery developments.Chris Weiler’s ties to technology services in the legal industry date back to his founding of On-Site Sourcing in 1992 after his military service as a naval officer. On-Site Sourcing provided services for litigation copying and digital printing. Chris then went on to found LDiscovery in the first quarter of...
2020-09-2451 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Dave Lewis, BrainspaceWe are joined by Dr. David Lewis, the Chief Data Scientist of Brainspace, to discuss variety of topics dealing with the current application of machine learning to eDiscovery, ways to evaluate eDiscovery technology solutions, and what is likely to develop in the future of eDiscovery technology offerings.Dave has over 30 years of data science experience, specifically with machine-learning and text classification. He holds numerous patents and joined Brainspace Corporation, an AppGate Company, in 2016. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science.Brainspace as a text analytics...
2020-09-1448 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Marc Zamsky, ComplianceDuring this episode, we welcome Marc Zamksy, CEO of Compliance. Marc covers many issues, with a focus on analytics, including the potential to (a) gain pre-processing control over eDiscovery collections, (b) provide proactive compliance and information governance intelligence, and (c) normalize business practices, including the lessons learned in the eDiscovery process.Marc has been involved in the eDiscovery provider community since 1996. He joined Compliance in May 2013 as the Chief Operating Officer. In that role, Marc expanded the eDiscovery solutions offered by Compliance by, among other things, adding discovery processing and hosting capabilities and expanding the managed services...
2020-09-1453 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Andy Wilson, LogikcullIn this episode, we sit down with Andy Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder at Logikcull.com. Andy discusses how corporate legal departments should be measuring the performance of their eDiscovery service providers and how to begin that process if you haven’t already started. We also talk about employee engagement, features of world-class eDiscovery products and services, and what the future of eDiscovery technology might look like.Andy launched Logikcull in 2004 with Chief Technology Officer and Cofounder Sheng Yang. As CEO, Andy has grown Logikcull into one of the fastest growing eDiscovery service providers in the United St...
2020-09-0750 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Barry Dark, LegilityWe are joined by Barry Dark, the Chief Executive Officer of Legility. During our discussion, Barry covers how he has translated the changes he has witnessed in a long career in technology to the trends occurring in legal. We also discuss the strategic thinking behind certain acquisitions, how to remain adaptable in the face of change, and how to measure value from the in-house perspective.Barry spent over 30 years in Financial Technology (FinTech), mainly helping large global banks leverage the rapid adoption of technology to optimize their businesses for the digital world, and joined Legility as CEO...
2020-09-0741 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Dan Regard, iDSWe're joined by Dan Regard, the Chief Executive Officer of iDS. Dan discusses how data can be leveraged as a "digital witness"— one that is more informative and more accessible — which is a product of "the new oil." We also cover his passion for eDiscovery pro bono work, measuring eDiscovery success, and several other key topics.Dan Regard is an attorney and programmer by training and has been involved in eDiscovery and legal technology since the late 1980s. In his national and international work, he has advised on, among other things, electronic discovery, computer forensics, data analytics, stru...
2020-09-0336 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Kiwi Camara, DISCOIn this episode, we're joined by Kiwi Camara, the Chief Executive Officer of DISCO. Kiwi covers, among other things, his advice to in-house clients on driving more value in the eDiscovery process through the smart use of technology and leveraging review decisions over multiple cases. You won’t want to miss Kiwi’s predictions about the future of eDiscovery technology specifically, or legal technology more generally.Kiwi Camara is both a lawyer and a technologist. He has a B.S. in computer science and earned his JD at 19 from Harvard Law School. Kiwi practiced law in Houston, Texa...
2020-09-0342 minLeanDiscovery AppliedSitting with the C-Suite: Dave Dobson, EpiqWe are joined by David Dobson, the Chief Executive Officer of Epiq. With COVID-19 challenges, the legal industry is faced with a situation where litigants will need to do more with less. This is simultaneously an opportunity for differentiation and a strategic challenge.David joined Epiq about a year ago after spending his entire career in leadership positions for technology-related companies. As part of that experience, David was in a leadership role at a large technology company through the Great Recession, which, coupled with his industry experience, provides him with a unique perspective on the current environment.
2020-08-0340 min
With Grit(s) & Grace - Love, Molly KateSouthern Bon Vivant - Ivy Cadle of Baker DonelsonMolly speaks with Ivy Cadle of Baker Donelson- after accidentally hitting the record button before she was ready, whoops- about how some of the pivots the legal field is making during this time of Coronavirus- AND finds out which butcher to go to stock up on meats.To learn more about Baker Donalson go here: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/.To learn more about Ivy Cadle go here: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Ivy-n-cadle.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/with-grits-and-grace/support
2020-04-2020 min