Legal Speak

Dallas-based litigator John Jackson of Jackson Walker uncorks lesser-known details about his skillset as a wine expert. In addition to discussing his complex commercial litigation practice, Jackson reveals how his first sip of Napa Cabernet as an associate at a business dinner motivated him to later build a wine empire.    Host: Cedra Mayfield & Patriick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek Guest: John Jackson Producer: Charles Garnar

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, the last of the WIPL 20225 series, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Tonya Esposito.  Tonya's a Managing Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLC.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Tonya Esposito Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Lazette Jackson.  Lazette, who works for ALM, is the Vice President of Professional Education & Publications Practical Insights ... not to mention our Producer's boss.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Lazette Jackson Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Aparna Williams, the Chief Legal Officer for Sophos.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Aparna Williams Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with the Legal Speak OG - Vanessa Blum.  Vanessa is the Vice President of  Innovation for ALM Global, the architect of ALM's Law.com Radar and one of the original hosts of this podcast.    Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Vanessa Blum Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Jacqueline Lee and Maya Ohana of the Flynn Group.  Jacqueline is a Vice President and General Counsel.  Maya is a Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel of Compliance.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guests: Jacqueline Lee & Maya Ohana Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Ashley Lynam, a Partner at Morgan Lewis.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Ashley Lynam Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with  Saerin Cho.  Saerin, the former CLO of MADD, is currently an Adjunct Law Professor. University of San Diego School of Law   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest:  Saerin Cho Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with returning guest Katrice Miller.  Katrice is the Labor Relations Counsel at the Starbucks Corporation.   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Katrice Miller Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with  Kaitlin Descovich, a Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP   Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Kaitlin Descovich Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Tania Bryant.  Tania's the Chief Cybersecurity & Technology Regulation Counsel at Marsh McLennan. Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Tania Bryant Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Emily Murphy, who's a Partner at Thompson Coburn Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Emily Murphy Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Theresa Shea.  Theresa is an Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer at Utz Brands, Inc. Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Theresa Shea Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Amy Hanan.  Amy, a former ALMer, is currently the Chief Growth Officer LIMELIGHT Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Amy Hanan Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Jo Ann Davaris.  Jo, as she goes by, is the Global Chief Privacy Officer at Booking Holdings. Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Jo Davaris Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Erin Abrams.  Erin's the Chief Legal Officer at Via Transportation Inc. Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Erin Abrams Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Anne Bliek, the Head of Commercial Legal for TomTom International B.V. Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest:  Anne Bliek Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.  

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers and mentors, has returned to Washington DC this year.  And speaking of being back and returns, Legal Speak is there once again… bringing you all the best interviews with speakers and moderators from the amazing panels. In this episode, Host Cedra Mayfield sat down with Lakeshia Ekeigwe, Leadership Coach & Consultant, CEO and Founder of LeaderThinking Global LLC ... AND … 4-Time Returning Champion on our show. Host: Cedra Mayfield Guest: Lakeshia Ekeigw Producer: Charles Garnar Be sure to look for all the episodes from this year's WIPL conference on Law.com, Apple and Spotify.

The ALM Podcast family just got a little larger.  Next week, the "Supreme Court Brief" debuts on the ALM Podcast Network ... and the Legal Speak gang couldn't be happier to welcome the show into the fold.  Patrick and Cedra are joined by the show's host, Supreme Court Reporter at The National Law Journal, Jimmy Hoover, for a little intro of Jimmy himself, and on what to expect in the new show.  Then we get a preview of the pilot episode, featuring Jimmy's interview with American legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky.  Be sure to look for the new show, as well as all your Legal Speak episodes on Law.com, Apple & Spotify.   Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guests: Jimmy Hoover & Erwin Chemerinsky Producer: Charles Garnar

Three years ago, Natasha Harrison was set to take the reins at litigation powerhouse Boies Schiller when she made a different choice: To go out on her own and start her own litigation boutique.  Harrison said the firm is thriving, finding the right matters. In addition to litigation, Harrison said the firm has accrued a strong roster of PE, hedge fund and private credit clients. But in order to get to where she is now, Harrison had to take that leap, including the psychological changes one needs to make in order to push through. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Natasha Harrison Producer: Charles Garnar