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Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what's happening in the legal industry. Each episode tackles a subject that's worthy of a deep dive—from law firm profit hacks to Supreme Court showdowns to the most promising plays in legal tech. Hosted by Senior Litigation Reporter of the Daily Report Cedra Mayfield and Senior Staff Writer for the American Lawyer Patrick Smith, Legal Speak offers straight talk from experts, plus an inside-the-newsroom perspective on market-shaping stories.
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In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett reveals how performing stand-up comedy and writing screenplays make him more effective in court. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Alex Barnett Producer: Charles Garnar
Geoffrey Potter runs a large anticounterfeiting practice for Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, which he has done since 1995. The practice had something of an international detective mystery thing going on. Tracking down and seizing product, global investigations and some really weird, and, admittedly, clever ways to hawk bogus product. And there are real consequences if and when these products hit the market. Potter tells us all about it. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Geoffrey Potter Producer: Charles Garnar
In this week's Legal Speak episode, former Minnesota prosecutor Jack Rice discusses the legality of prosecuting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the January deaths of American citizens and immigrant detainees. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Jack Rice Producer: Charles Garnar
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney Richard 'Dicky' Grigg pulls back the curtain on the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues among attorneys Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Dicky Grigg Reporter: Laura Lorek Producer: Charles Garnar
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Atlanta Family and Law Divorce Attorney Crystal Wright sheds light on the national implications of Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Crystal Wright Producer: Charles Garnar
Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of California Joe McNally details the legal elements involved in the extraction and pending prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on U.S. soil. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Joe McNally Producer: Charles Garnar
Supreme Court of Georgia Justice Benjamin A. Land and U.S. District Judge Clay D. Land sit down with Legal Speak podcast co-host Cedra Mayfield to discuss what it's like being "brothers in law". Hosts: Cedra Mayfiled & Patrick Smith Guests: Benjamin Land and Clay Land Producer: Charles Garnar
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Venable partner Derek Smith's passion for high-energy concert photography. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek GuestL Derek Smith Producer: Charles Garnar
ALM Litigation Daily editor and columnist Ross Todd sat down with Tyson & Mendes founder Bob Tyson and managing partner Cayce Lynch to discuss their new book "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex; Break the Pattern". The book looks at 100 closing arguments from cases that yielded disproportionately large non-economic damage awards for plaintiffs and how defense attorneys can avoid a similar fate. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guests: Bob Tyson & Cayce Lynch Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Laura Belmont, General Counsel at Civis Analytics Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Laura Belmont Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Shawn Naunton, a Managing Partner at Zuckerman Spaeder LLP. Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Shawn Naunton Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Stephanie Cherny, Director and Deputy General Counsel of M&A and Corporate Governance, Legal Solutions and Strategy at Intuit. Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Stephanie Cherny Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with the Honorable Paula Patrick, a Supervising Judge of the Commerce Division Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Hon. Paula Patrick Producer: Charles Garnar
Ira Coleman and McDermott made waves last week when it was reported that the firm was exploring avenues for outside investment. Coleman sat down with Legal Speak's Patrick Smith to offer some clarification and discuss what is really happening, where the firm is on its path, and the philosophical and strategic reasons for exploring outside investment.
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with EJ Evans, General Counsel and Vice President of Legal at The Marketing Arm Host: Patrick Smith Guest: EJ Evans Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Shelby Boyd, a Regional Sales Manager at LexisNexis Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Shelby Boyd Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Jennifer Contegiacomo, Vice President and & Chief of Staff at QuisLex Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Jennifer Contegiacomo Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Erin Wiggins, General Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer at Williams Lea, RR Donnelley Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Erin Wiggins Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year, the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Stefani Schwartz, a Managing Partner at the Hatfield Schwartz Law Group Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Stefani Schwartz Producer: Charles Garnar
It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a description like that, combined with the fact that we've been there since year one of our launch, how could Legal Speak not be there doing live episodes. This year the conference moved to the beautiful Midtown Hilton in New York, a place we're quite familiar with, as it's been home to Legal Week for decades. In this episode, host Patrick Smith sat down with Alex Grishman, a Partner at Haynes Boone. Host: Patrick Smith Guest: Alex Grishman Producer: Charles Garnar
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