USLAW Live

It’s USLAW Women’s Connection Month, and we welcome Julie Proscia of Amundsen Davis in Illinois to this USLAW Live! episode. Julie, a USLAW NETWORK Executive Committee member and a labor and employment attorney, joins USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma and Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Alabama to discuss how shifting EEOC priorities and staff shortages are reshaping discrimination claims and mediation strategies, the uptick in religious discrimination cases and the impact of AI on cases, including AI-generated complaints. Plus, they talk about the Olympics, favorite TV programs and a Hollywood-like moment for Julie’s pup. Listen in now. 1:26 Intro to Julie Proscia and what’s been happening at Amundsen Davis 2:33 Labor & Employment vs Transportation – who has more fun at USLAW events? 3:27 How Labor & Employment can work with nearly every practice area. 3:55 Busiest in the best of ways; Illinois is like California’s younger sister 6:00 Using AI and its impact on efficiency, jury verdict synthesis – ChatGPT, Harvey, etc.  7:43 How Julie uses AI - Non-humble brag: find me a restaurant in Milan at the Olympics or synthesize emails; personal policies; Jessica shares how she uses it for basic deposition outlines. 10:20 Olympics highlights, including USA’s gold medal moments and visiting Andrea Rescigno with Ughi e Nunziante, TELFA member firm in Milan.  11:35 Taking a page out of Tommy Thornton’s playbook – visit colleagues and clients when you travel 12:35 Path to leadership and what Julie’s learning from being on the USLAW Executive Committee 15:53 Women’s Connection month and future of Women’s Connection  18:25 Hot topics: shifting EEOC priorities and staff shortages are reshaping discrimination claims and mediation strategies, the uptick in religious discrimination cases and the impact of AI, including AI-generated complaints. 27:47 What are you reading and watching, including a Hollywood-like moment for Julie’s pup. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

It’s USLAW Women’s Connection Month, and Lisa Black of Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP in Elmsford (Westchester), New York, joins USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark and Pam Hallford as they discuss women’s leadership, law firm culture, and the evolving landscape of construction litigation in New York. Discover how Lisa’s female-owned firm fosters support and flexibility for litigators and working moms and dads, tackles high-profile RICO cases, and builds a collaborative network through USLAW. This conversation highlights progress in women's representation in construction law and offers practical insights for balancing professional passion with personal well-being. Also, find out who reads memoirs, philosophy books, romance novels and who watches reality TV.  1:40 Introduce Lisa Black, of Black Marjieh & Sanford LLP (BMS) in Elmsford (Westchester), New York 3:45 Women's Connection Month intro and Lisa shares background on BMS and her long history with USLAW. 5:18 Lisa shares how she started the firm and its main practice areas. 7:20 The trio talks about the first week of March, which is Women in Construction Week, and Lisa shares what it’s like being a woman in the construction law field and the changes she’d seen. 9:25 Changes we’re seeing with more women attorneys coming out of law schools. 10:50 It’s never a perfect balance - As a female-owned firm, they have been able to see the unique challenges facing women in their practice and support those women, so they keep people around. Lisa shares what they are doing to meet the needs of female (and make) litigators in her firm. 12:25 How litigators control their schedule to a point, and how BMS balances running a firm and managing the needs of its team. 13:18 Its more about finding out what people are passionate about and what they are good at and supporting them in that sense.  14:20 Hot topic - RICO everything. It's pretty prominent in NY.  15:30 Tell us what it was like returning to USLAW after a 7-year hiatus – did you see the same people, faces and connections?  16:30 Why the Women's Connection is such a great entry to the NETWORK. 17:20 Why Jessica will miss the 20th anniversary celebration of the USLAW Women’s Connection. 19:30 RICO cases, collaboration and litigation funding being discoverable. 23:50 What do you do outside of your litigation practice? Reading, riding and listening oh my! Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

:03 Michael Judy from the Dysart Taylor firm in Kansas City, Missouri, shares that USLAW is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and he's honored to be talking with Mark Solheim, who is one of the original members of USLAW. :52 (Mark Solheim) It was really fun to reflect on the journey these hard-working, goal-oriented lawyers had and where we are from the beginning to where we are today. 1:05 What went into the genesis of the founding of USLAW?  3:58 Did you find from a client standpoint that there was some hesitancy or skepticism to changing the approach to these networks, from talking to people to our model of discussions and wanting client participation? 5:41 Do you feel that being in an organization like this makes you a better lawyer to really dig into what’s important to a client? 6:28 So you have an initial meeting in Chicago, there’s a vision, what comes next? 10:17 Something you said really struck me when you were talking about the game of tag - you mentioned a good friend or a good relationship before you mentioned a good lawyer.  Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

):04 Welcome and weather talk – especially how a foot of snow is just another day when living in Buffalo versus those residing in southern states impacted by Winter Storm Fern.3:20 About Gerber Ciano, growth, firm culture, excellent client service, and early adoption of AI. 4:45 John shares an overview of his practice, including helping clients negotiate tech contracts with large providers such as Google, Microsoft, and others, and advising C-suite clients on data security, privacy policies, procedures, and disaster recovery. He then delves into the preservation process, why it's important to preserve evidence, litigation hold policies, and more. 10:00 John shares one key issue he sees that clients and lawyers are not prepared for regarding preservation and data security.13:30 Dan Gerber shares an overview of his practice, which focuses heavily on the insurance space, including work on company structure, setup, risk acquisition, M&A, regulatory matters, and more.14:15 The firm has a sizeable insurance solutions practice that serves clients across the insurance industry. It also has traditional practices - insurance defense, professional liability, retail, transportation - you name it, and we also have a sizeable products practice. 15:00 Dan tells us what’s fun for him, albeit a bit nerdy: building things from insurance. He also shares his experience as an expert witness in federal and state courts, as well as internationally when called upon.17:40 What's going on in New York with respect to RICO and these plaintiffs' firms? Dan and John discuss the New York Labor Law (aka the New York Scaffolding Law), how the judiciary is slowly getting involved in these matters, and the new frontier of legal and litigation funding. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

0:06 Welcome comments and brief chats about football - University of Alabama, Auburn University and Kansas City Chiefs, in particular.3:00 Intro to Carr Allison and Tom Oliver's practice: 4:00 Tom shares how his career started, and the launch of Carr Allison, including a meeting at In Cahoots.5:10 Tom is a founding partner of Carr Allison and was there at the beginning of USLAW NETWORK. He shares how everything started.6:25 How Carr Allison and USLAW were on a similar trajectory, and the reasons behind it. 7:50 What sets USLAW apart and why relationships matter.9:05 Tom Oliver shares how Charles Carr and the other co-founders had the right ideas 10:22 Building blocks. Is there a moment that stands out as the goal achieved, mission accomplished?11:21 Progression to USLAW Chair and rewarding leadership and participation. 13:05 How mentoring has played a critical role in shaping the future of the firm and USLAW.14:14 What would you tell your younger self about this success? 16:20 What's on the horizon over the next 25?17:25 Holidays with grandkids and overworked Amex card.18:53 Upcoming travels 20:00 Favorite USLAW destinations21:45 Learning mahjong from Pam.22:30 What's ahead in 2026, including resolutions or goals.24:55 – Parting wisdom.25:26 Mike thanks Tom for all he has done for USLAW and how everyone listening can benefit by getting to know Tom.  Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

:05 This episode is an all things holiday special edition featuring Mike Judy, Pam and Jessica Dark1:00 College football and early Christmas family time3:46 Doctor depositions and a hearing on a motion to dismiss (based on procedural defect), but the judge had other plans.4:20 Are Santa's presents wrapped or unwrapped?5:04 What does Santa do for stocking stuffers for kids?6:30 Firm holiday parties, bowling, photos and cocktail highlights8:50 End of year Spotify wrap.10:20 Multiple Christmas trees - when do trees go up? What's the right time?14:35 Nostalgia – Building a forever home like the Home Alone house. Do you like Home Alone 1 and/or 2 or 3?15:40 Favorite holiday movie? And watching holiday movies with family, young and old.19:20 Hot take - Least favorite holiday movies.20:18 Any Christmas trips?23:00 White or multicolored lights on trees?23:40 What is your tree topper?24:45 New Year's Eve - go out or stay in? 25:34 New Year's resolutions.27:09 Surprises or do you want to know what the gifts are? Gift getting or gift giving? Buy from someone's list for things they want or go off your own list? 31:30 Holiday greetings to all of our listeners. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

group. 3:20 Trey’s intro to and rise within USLAW. 4:30 Recognizing early on the value of USLAW.6:16 State-level defense association for years – Trey understands the importance of a network within the state of Texas. This model is essentially what the firm did with USLAW. Being nationwide has taken the firm to the next level since joining USLAW. Clients benefit via referrals.8:11 That is in and off it else is why this network works.8:30 Making connections helps your practice and your clients’ legal matters.9:43 Building relationships starts with attorneys in the firm.10:10 What’s going on in Texas - boots on the ground. Rise in verdicts in the transportation arena. 10:51 What makes Texas unique is a convergence of 3 factors.13:17 Texas has a highly plaintiff-oriented environment that generates many cases. 15:22 Generational aspects of growing a practice; having mentors from year one is critical.17: 24 Mentality, instilling in others - “we're not fighting to keep these cases, we're fighting to do the best job that we can, and that will take care of the rest of it.”18:45 Are there things you see that could come forth from the legislature that could help other states?19:38 Very involved through the local and state defense bar in getting involved as an advocate for changes in law.20:05 Why is Texas a litigation-heavy state?20:15 Dealing with runaway verdicts and the significance of why there are states without caps and the need to deal with that through the legislature, since the courts are not going to do that, especially when they are so plaintiff-oriented throughout the state.23:43 Data points on verdicts - to be able to advise clients on true value, and which ones we can pick to try and tell our story.24:30 Genesis of verdict data points and how they are used today to tell a story to clients to evaluate cases. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

0:05 Welcome to USLAW Live, Bravocon, missing out on Andy Cohen1:57 Introduction to Jack Laffey3:50 Reality programming is a great antidote to high-stress life and jobs - the unreality of reality. Team Andy Cohen.5:15 Jack tells us more about what he does, reflecting on his four-decade legal career.6:50 Career journey – and how working on the plaintiff’s side early in his career helps him today when defending his clients. 9:30 Opened this shop (Laffey Leitner & Goode) 9 years ago - best decision he made to go out with two of his friends to open up this law firm. The firm’s motto is We don’t know how to run a law firm, but we know how not to.10:00 Biggest lesson learned from being on the plaintiff side that he’s brought over to the defense practice. 13:00 Jack as a storyteller.14:10 Jack is Chair of the USLAW Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group, and he talks about the recent forum in Charleston.15:45 Forum content | How it works and why it works for attorneys and clients alike, plus the two key things clients are really concerned about.18:10 Pam Hallford shares how her firm has evolved with AI and the changing impact on business and education. Plus, have you heard of Harvey, AI for law firms?19:15 AI is happening in real time, in contrast to nuclear or unconscious verdicts.20:00 More about Harvey.20:30 Verdict discussion continues - nuclear/unconscious and large verdicts in general. 30:10 What is Jack listening to? TV and music.  Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

0:05 General welcome and intro remarks, Kansas City Chiefs and being an eternal optimist.1:54 Welcome, Ryan Holt from Sweeney, Wingate & Barrow in South Carolina. Shout out to Dean Nickas of Wicker Smith in South Florida, plus college football season highlights.3:44 Ryan provides a history of his USLAW engagement and connections and how his firm’s support enabled him to start rising into leadership roles within USLAW. 5:25 USLAW bus breakdowns stories - silver lining is the quality time together, including with many senior USLAW leaders, but no liquid courage (adult beverages) on board. Friendship by fire.7:00 North Georgia vineyard tour, and we had a similar situation with a tour bus breakdown. But this time, we had wine on board.7:45 Ryan shares his areas of practice and his recent appointment to the USLAW retail law practice group leadership team. He also talks about how many retail businesses are expanding into the Palmetto State and that premises and retail claims are still going really strong. South Carolina has become a target for dram shop litigation.9:50 Dram shop claims and how things changed in South Carolina after a tragic car accident on New Year's Day 2012. 13:45 Biggest uphill battle from a defense perspective in dram shop cases: it starts with the law, including South Carolina's joint and several liability.15:15 How much time is spent on litigation?16:22 Family time and holiday plans.19:26 The 5 weeks of the year that we can breathe as defense lawyers – 21:00 Recent trial reflections, why he went to law school, training up, human side of litigation.24:50 Litigation compared to running.26:14 Stress relief 10127:57 More competitive at trial or being the first one down for USLAW breakfast? Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

:01 Welcome remarks.1:41 Obrian Rosario, introduction, USLAW NETWORK Foundation scholarship recipient, a 3L at Howard University2:56 3LOL and senioritis explained, externship and typical week of a 3L.5:33 Favorite law school course so far and impact of working with a death row client.6:15 Learning and career path; pass that knowledge on to the next generation.6:50 First person in family to graduate from college, first to go to law school and how family and a high school major system led him to this path.7:47 Family influences 8:49 Reflections on the USLAW NETWORK Client Conference 10:25 Connecting with other scholarship recipients.11:00 How client conference activities helped him see lawyers and leaders who are driving the law forward. 12:35 Favorite seminar - S-E-A VR demonstration training. The technology behind the law was impressive.15:10 Why and how S-E-A helps litigators and clients alike. 15:55 USLAW is a connected network of lawyers, corporate partners and clients - very lucky to do it.17:41 How Obrian found the USLAW NETWORK Scholarship opportunity, and its impact on his legal education.20:26 How the scholarship recipients stay connected after the client conference and share lessons learned and useful resources.21:55 It’s all about developing and maintaining relationships.22:40 When not living his best 3LOL life, here’s how Obrian enjoys his downtime with his favorite people and places around him, plus his predictions for the New York Knicks this season. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

:01 General podcast welcome3:10 Snapshot of Meghan Goodwin’s career and practice.5:15 Looking ahead to 2026 USLAW events.6:15 Meghan shares her career path and involvement with USLAW.8:30 Women’s Connection connects.9:07 Inclusive culture and helping people find their lanes.9:40 Great tips for anyone looking to get involved with USLAW or, more generally, at work, in conferences, and via networks.12:30 Publishing opportunities with USLAW Magazine – why these matters.13:45 Wild, wild west of Nevada legal landscape, including the role of the Nevada Supreme Court, state courts (and elections every 6 years) and letting “cases be tried on merits.”17:10 Volume of cases from out-of-towners and the requirement to return to Vegas for depositions; No Zoom for you!19:15 Vegas isn’t all Ocean’s Eleven, and why that matters for surveillance and spoliation.20:17 Big billboards, plaintiffs' tactics, increased advertising - especially around nuclear verdicts - and the nature of Vegas mean no shortage of legal work.25:06 Example of Uber lobbying the Nevada legislature and the ultimate outcome, and what it means for the legal landscape in Nevada.26:45 Thoughts on Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl.28:20 Favorite travel destination.30:15 Dream destination.31:00 Vegas highlights from a local. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

1:50 As a scholarship winner, Taylor shares what it was like to attend the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference3:06 Taylors shares her academic, career and life path to law school. Hear how a family member led her to see the importance of needing representation.6:00 First-generation law school student in her family.6:45 Life is not a straight line – how do you adapt when change and challenge cross your path?8:15 USLAW NETWORK Foundation scholarship program and Taylor’s commitment (and her “why”) to giving back to others, including Upward Bound.10:05 Serving as Chair of the ABA Law School Division.11:25 Litigation? Transactional? Criminal? Family law? What’s the path, and how do you get there?14:08 Maximizing law school time – Nick and Jessica share their paths to their practice.18:45 Outside of law school studies, Taylor shares her “downtime.”21:10 Taylor Swift to Harry Potter23:35 Go back 4-5 years...what advice would you give your younger self? Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

:05 Welcome and intro4:5- Introduction to Tamara’s practice (which emphasizes transportation and logistics law and retail law), her role as vice chair of USLAW and her outlook for the USLAW year ahead.6:55 Guidance to rising lawyers and litigators – building a network, growing participation, and gaining visibility among peers and leaders.11:25 What’s unique/going on in Maryland law? What business should know about the litigation landscape.16:50 With a decline of trial cases, how do younger litigators learn the tricks of the trade?19:55 Is there a case for going to trial?24:00 Favorite moment of the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference.26:35 As a busy litigator, Tamara shares how she finds her quiet/downtime, including quality time with her family, Amazing Race, a good beach read and more. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

:10 Back to school morning chaos, ear piercings, dream team Travis-Taylor engagement, Catching Kelce5:08 Julie Brennan intro.5:55 Pennsylvania venue rules and the difficult transfer of venue rules.6:06 Rule on venue, proper venue, “regularly connected business” Supreme Court – Pennsylvania Forum Non Conveniens 8:30 Waiting for a case to come down that will let Philly cases get moved back to where they should be.9:05 What is the standard to get a case moved out of Philly? Is there fairness in venue rules?10:05 Julie’s career path – civil litigation – and lots of trucking. 80% of her practice.10:30 Sitting for state legal bars + contributory negligence rule.11:08 Implosions, structures being decommissioned, imploding the building - cross between a property damage and personal injury case and construction litigation – document-intensive part.13:25 Pennsylvania law – Joint and several liability. Fair Share Act.14:40 1983 and Civil Rights litigation; trying to tell your clients what they may be liable for; segregated injuries; jury questionnaires; verdict forms.16:00 New RV, summer camping, cicadas + roller coasters, road trips.19:55 DC hot spots - shopping at National Archives, Shawarma food trucks, e-bike tours, criteria for beach life.23:25 Romance novels to historical fiction and murder mysteries. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

3:30 Doug provides an overview of Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur LLP and shares a life and career roadmap detailing how he landed where he is today.5:05 Women’s Connection travels to Quebec City, the only walled city in North America. Historic and beautiful. Unique experience in North America.7:30 Doug’s law practice explained.13:55 Natural talent - What about litigation makes you a good commercial attorney or transactional attorney?  14:24 No sleep? Caffeine-fueled? Not just any cup of coffee, but one good cup of coffee.18:00 Canadian law and licenses explained, including civil law jurisdictions, federal statutes, provincial law and common law.20:45 How Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur LLP uses USLAW to help their clients – Canadian attorneys do a lot of international work. Their clients are buying and selling into and from the U.S., which means you must learn how to operate outside of your own jurisdiction.21:35 USLAW success story – partnered with USLAW member firm Poyner Spruill.25:00 TCJ represents Canadian businesses in the U.S. and has utilized nearly all USLAW member firms across the continental U.S. USLAW’s national coverage in major commercial centers and smaller jurisdictions is the principal driver. Trusted referrals. Contributes to the confidence TCJ clients have.  26.45 TELFA connection – working within Europe and facilitating referrals globally.28:25 Robust vetting process29:29 Nothing is ever perfect, but one call can resolve an issue.30:15 International travel and border control/TSA stories U.S. to Canada, isotopes and treadmill tests can make crossing the border an adventure  Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

USLAW Live is supported by USLAW corporate partners S-E-A, American Legal Records, Arcadia Settlements Group, Immersion Legal Jury, Marshall Investigative Group and MDD Forensic Accountants.1:50 Small world connection between Pam Hallford and Will Morris. Who’s ruthless?2:25 1-year anniversary with DSI, 12 years on the dark side doing “plaintiff’s work.”4:00 Overview of Will’s role as GC at DSI Security Services5:25 Transition to GC and in-house role8:10 Claims work versus managing the business side of things | contracts, plus all manner of claims in employment, auto, workers’ comp, premise liability | internal policy and procedures, in-house training, reporting procedures.9:45 AI use in security, from facial recognition to long-gun detection and much more. Should companies use a closed system? Once you have the data, what happens next? Are you still factoring in the human element?13:00 Developing policies around AI and a company’s response to AI data? Best practices and capabilities.14:06 Has there been a decline in the number of employees due to the use of AI? 17:05 Preparing for problems when AI is wrong or just misidentified. AI is good, not perfect. 19:10 Client variety -those who are all in on AI and the other side wants the human element involved. How to balance the two. Understand capabilities and limitations to be able to provide the best solutions for the client.21:00 Why Will’s first USLAW event was a success for him.22:35 Family time26:20 National Peanut Festival, the “peanut capital of the world,” good food (aka anything fried), plus boiled peanuts explained. For reference: National Peanut Festival Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

USLAW Live is supported by USLAW corporate partners S-E-A, American Legal Records, Arcadia Settlements Group, Immersion Legal Jury, Marshall Investigative Group and MDD Forensic Accountants 2:00 Intro to Keely Duke, her practice, the growth of her litigation firm, plus thoughts on the Idaho college murder trial and Bryan Kohberger5:09 Do things try in Idaho?5:27 What are juries like? Thoughts from a recent focus group.6:30 Career journey8:17 Is there a Z in Boise?8:45 Focus groups – using them more frequently and doing multiple focus groups on big cases, early theme development 9:40 Examples of cases that are good for focus groups, what tactics the plaintiff’s bar is using around this and how local jurors have a sense of personal responsibility.11:40 When do you start focus groups? At what point in a case? Before or after the plaintiff’s deposition?12:30 What's plaintiff’s bar doing with mock trials and data? Keely shares a defense-side perspective and important insights from a recent mock trial.17:57 When should you file a motion in limine?19:14 How focus groups and mock trials are the best crystal balls we have.20:10 Difficult tower issues and how mock trials and data can help.21:10 Highlights from USLAW NETWORK Medical Law and Professional Liability forums – special event was among the best – USLAW is fun, not just educational! Also, what did a special guest plaintiff’s lawyer share? 24:34 Keely’s perfect day26:08 Favorite travel destination, empty nesting28:55 Low turnout for people sitting for the bar in some states – but Duke Evett has found the unicorns, and the unicorns are staying; it’s also about firm culture.31:30 Favorite things about doing the podcast. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

USLAW Live is supported by USLAW corporate partners S-E-A, American Legal Records, Arcadia Settlements Group, Immersion Legal Jury, Marshall Investigative Group and MDD Forensic Accountants 2:15 Josh introduces his background and career path.4:55 The 1% who say they enjoy risk and claims. No single day is the same.5:24 Advice for those starting out in their careers.6:35 Advice for people who need to learn how to manage and lead people. Circle K leadership classes, plus listen and show you care.8:15 Return to office – benefits, challenges, business cultural impact; is there really a lesson to learn from a very wise Real Housewife?11:00 Trends, tort reform, unreasonable billing14:30 Doctors who perform care at the direction of counsel, plus connections between the plaintiff’s counsel and medical providers.20:34 What state leads the country in unreasonable billing?22:30 Beach bum, podcasts, music, parenting, best of USLAW excursions, rappelling. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

USLAW Live is supported by USLAW corporate partners S-E-A, American Legal Records, Arcadia Settlements Group, Immersion Legal Jury, Marshall Investigative Group and MDD Forensic Accountants3:35 Intro to Taylor Brewer's career, which includes medical malpractice and trucking defense. “Any tort-based defense work that will land me in the courtroom, I am happy about. I am happy to learn the rules of the road, pun intended.”4:29 It’s all about the experts. Can she use tips and tricks (and knowledge) from her med malpractice work in her growing transportation practice? And how her time as Geico staff counsel created a good foundation for trying trucking accident cases. 5:55 How Taylor headed to a med malpractice focus.:00 Niche within medical malpractice, a sub-specialty if you will, of correctional medicine. Brings in federal claims like Deliberate Indifference 1983 cases, and she represents healthcare providers in jails and prisons.7:40 Should you go to medical school or nursing school, and then become a med mal attorney in order to have an understanding of medicine, and then take it to the law?8:15 Awesome nurse paralegals.8:44 Learning intricacies of the trucking industry and trucks, and should you take a CDL course?10:10 Virginia has seen a decline in bar takers – why and what’s being done to fix it? Also, how does this create an even bigger justice gap? How do pro bono services play a role?12:15 Biggest impediment to pro bono.13:09 Challenges in finding new lawyers in Virginia – or most anywhere these days.14:00 What are the differences of taking the Virginia Bar from many others – antiquated rules and more.15:00 Virginia reciprocity rules15:20 1% land for contributory negligence Alabama vs Virginia.17:00 Nuclear verdicts in VA, AL and KS etc. and how the 1% rule plays into that.19:10 Is there any summary judgment at the state court level in Virginia?20:10 Runner’s world, “the friendliest marathon,” weight training21:00 What Taylor’s listening to, and recent tips learned from USLAW Live.22:20 Family matters – show children and backstage children, parent-teacher conferences.27:50 Taylor’s favorite venue for Women’s Connection. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org. 

USLAW Live is supported by USLAW corporate partners S-E-A, American Legal Records, Arcadia Settlements Group, Immersion Legal Jury, Marshall Investigative Group and MDD Forensic Accountants2:00 Intro to Nichole Koford from Wicker Smith, Tampa, Florida. Florida Man3:40 Nichole’s background as a litigator5:30 What does Nichole’s medical malpractice practice look like and why does she do what she does?6:20 State of medical malpractice cases in Florida. Do they go to trial or not? Who is being sued these days? Doctors mainly or others?7:40 Top things learned while building med mal practice? 8:40 Importance of physician databases that are a matter of public record. 10:30 Hot topic in medical malpractice: doctor shortages. What does this mean for medical practices and the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants? What might be causing this? How will the graduate loan cap impact the medical landscape? What are the risks associated with that, and how can we mitigate the risks to ensure patients get the healthcare they need? 12:25 What can the nurse practitioner databank tell us? 13:20 Where can nurse practitioners have a full practice, reduced practice or restricted practice? What do these license designations mean, and how do they create opportunities that might not otherwise exist for patients? Note: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners' color-coded state licensure map is referenced in the podcast and can be accessed here: https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment.16:00 Was med school ever a career path?17:25 What makes Nichole squeamish? 17:50 Trucking accidents18:40 Use of autopsy photos19:20 How to present severe images to the jury during trial– to show or not to show really bad images to a jury.19:50 DISC personality assessment – what is it and how to use it in practice. 25:45 Summer happenings – color guard, SATs, camps, school uniforms, summer trips, teen drivers, increased insurance and more. Many thanks to you for listening to USLAW Live. Stay tuned for more great conversations on USLAW Live.  Be sure to click follow so you don't miss an episode. To learn more about USLAW NETWORK, visit uslaw.org.