USLAW Live

Straight Talk: On the road with USLAW Live! co-hosts

connie@uslaw.org (Pam Hallford, Nick Rauch, Michael Judy, Jessica Dark) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

They deliver key insights and highlights from recent events, including facilitated discussions, dinners and social activities. From Las Vegas to Beverly Hills and Scottsdale, they touch on topics like reserve settings, the use of surveillance, AI, retention and succession, while also sharing the social side of USLAW events – think Def Leppard, mahjong madness, shopping Rodeo Drive, Corvettes and the Las Vegas Raiders. There is so much on the USLAW horizon, and the foursome gives a forward-looking preview of what’s ahead. Tune in for this engaging recap—and a glimpse of what’s next.

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USLAW at 25: A conversation with Lew Bricker

connie@uslaw.org (Pamela Hallford, Michael Judy, Nick Rauch, Lew Bricker) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Lew traces his path from young lawyer to second-generation USLAW leader and Chair—and now a mentor to USLAW’s rising third generation. Alongside USLAW Live! co-hosts Pam Hallford (Carr Allison), Mike Judy (Dysart Taylor) and Nick Rauch (Larson • King), Lew shares the “secret sauce” behind USLAW’s lasting success, his hopes for USLAW’s future, reflects on favorite event destinations, and reveals the story behind a surprise concert on a legendary diamond.

Celebrating 25 Years | The USLAW Origin Story with Charles Carr

connie@uslaw.org (Pamela S. Hallford, Michael J. Judy, Charles Carr) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

What began as a shared vision for connection and collaboration continues to drive USLAW today. Charles joins USLAW Live! co-hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Alabama and Michael Judy of the Dysart Taylor firm in Kansas City, Missouri, to talk client service, succession planning, mentorship, and to revisit memorable moments from USLAW’s first 25 years.

Connection, Collaboration and Women Who Lead

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

They join USLAW Live! co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch and Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Alabama to discuss leadership, collaboration, and the power of client-focused, forward-looking programming——just in time for the group’s anniversary celebration in Beverly Hills. Also on deck: mahjong, FOMO, being your authentic self, and plenty of sisterhood shoutouts. Tune in now.

USLAW Women’s Connection Month featuring Julie Proscia

connie@uslaw.org (Jessica Dark, Pamela Hallford, Julie Proscia) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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.

USLAW Women’s Connection Month featuring Lisa Black

connie@uslaw.org (Jessica Dark, Pamela Hallford, Lisa Black) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

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!

USLAW at 25: A conversation with Mark Solheim

connie@uslaw.org (Michael Judy, Mark Solheim) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000

: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.

Litigation trends, RICO cases and adopting tech with Dan Gerber and John Jablonski

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

):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.

Legacy building: Origin stories of Carr Allison and USLAW with Tom Oliver

connie@uslaw.org (Tom Oliver, Michael Judy, Pam Hallford) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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 destinations

21:45 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.

Trees, Travel and Tunes - Holiday cheer with USLAW Live co-hosts

connie@uslaw.org (Michael Judy, Jessica Dark, Pam Hallford) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

:05 This episode is an all things holiday special edition featuring Mike Judy, Pam and Jessica Dark

1:00 College football and early Christmas family time

3:46 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 highlights

8:50 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.

Texas transportation litigation, data insights and case valuations with Trey Sandoval

connie@uslaw.org (Trey Sandoval, Nick Rauch, Michael Judy) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

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.

Wisconsin laws, mega verdicts and classic rock with Jack Laffey

connie@uslaw.org (Jack Laffey, Michael Judy, Pamela Hallford) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:55:00 +0000

0:05 Welcome to USLAW Live, Bravocon, missing out on Andy Cohen

1:57 Introduction to Jack Laffey

3:50 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.

South Carolina retail law and dram shop litigation with Ryan Holt

connie@uslaw.org (Ryan Holt, Pam Hallford, Michael Judy, Nick Rauch) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:45:00 +0000

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 101

27:57 More competitive at trial or being the first one down for USLAW breakfast?

Personal journey shapes learning and legal path with Obrian Rosario

connie@uslaw.org (Obrian Rosario, Pam Hallford, Michael Judy) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

:01 Welcome remarks.

1:41 Obrian Rosario, introduction, USLAW NETWORK Foundation scholarship recipient, a 3L at Howard University

2:56 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.

What goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas with Meghan Goodwin

connie@uslaw.org (Meghan Goodwin, Jessica Dark, Michael Judy) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:15:00 +0000

:01 General podcast welcome

3:10 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.

Educating others while finding my legal voice with Taylor Stamps

connie@uslaw.org (Taylor Stamps, Nick Rauch, Jessica Dark) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

1:50 As a scholarship winner, Taylor shares what it was like to attend the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference

3:06 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 Potter

23:35 Go back 4-5 years...what advice would you give your younger self?

Falling into autumn, liability law in Maryland and mahjong mania with Tamara Goorevitz

connie@uslaw.org (Tamara Goorevitz, Jessica L Dark, Michael Judy) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

:05 Welcome and intro

4:5- 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.

Crash, Boom and Venue with Julie Brennan

connie@uslaw.org (USLAW NETWORK, Inc.) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000

:10 Back to school morning chaos, ear piercings, dream team Travis-Taylor engagement, Catching Kelce

5:08 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.

Cross-border collaboration, trusted referrals and travel adventures with Doug Clarke

connie@uslaw.org (Doug Clarke, Jessica Dark, Pam Hallford, Michael J. Judy) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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 process

29:29 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

Moving in-house, AI in security solutions, and there’s something about peanuts with Will Morris

connie@uslaw.org (Will Morris, Pam Hallford, Michael Judy) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

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 Services

5:25 Transition to GC and in-house role

8:10 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 time

26:20 National Peanut Festival, the “peanut capital of the world,” good food (aka anything fried), plus boiled peanuts explained. For reference: National Peanut Festival

Focus groups, mock trials and unicorn hires with Keely Duke

connie@uslaw.org (Keely Duke, Pam Hallford, Jessica Dark) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

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 Kohberger

5:09 Do things try in Idaho?

5:27 What are juries like? Thoughts from a recent focus group.

6:30 Career journey

8:17 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 day

26:08 Favorite travel destination, empty nesting

28:55 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.

Risk management, liability claims and return to office benefits with Josh Morris

connie@uslaw.org (Josh Morris, Michael Judy, Pam Hallford) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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 billing

14:30 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.

Contributory negligence, a growing justice gap and recruiting lawyers with Taylor Brewer

connie@uslaw.org (Mike Judy, Taylor Brewer, Pam Hallford) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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

3:35 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 rules

15:20 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 training

21:00 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.

Medical malpractice, physician shortages and DISC personality assessment with Nichole Koford

connie@uslaw.org (Nichole Koford, Jessica Dark, Pam Hallford) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:35:44 +0000

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 Nichole Koford from Wicker Smith, Tampa, Florida.

Florida Man

3:40 Nichole’s background as a litigator

5:30 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 accidents

18:40 Use of autopsy photos

19:20 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.

Continuances, tort reform, mahjong and Bravo with Alison Sausaman

connie@uslaw.org (Alison Sausaman, Michael Judy, Pam Hallford) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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

1:20 intro to Alison and her practice

2:15 Florida Supreme Court mandate – are there really no continuances?

3:26 Has tort reform slowed down the tidal wave of litigation?

4:00 Retail cases, negligence and security, and emergency responses

8:40 Hot topic - going beyond traditional social media and getting creative with discovery and discovery of new technology and related things. Everything is so app-based - don't leave things on the table. Create lists of what you should request and everything you believe should be subpoenaed. What's the timing of the big reveal of evidence?

15:00 Mahjong joy

17:48 First day of school and start of a 2-week docket.

21:35 Reading and streaming, plus favorite book club books.

26:00 Bravo go-to programming

Leading, mentoring, and “being where your feet are” with Jennifer Tricker

connie@uslaw.org (Jennifer Tricker, Michael Judy, Jessica Dark) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

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

1:10 Intro to Jennifer Tricker and work-life-family balance while focusing on the “being where your feet are” approach.

2:48 What would you tell your 25-year-old self about pursuing a career in the legal field? 3:54 Career track from law school to clerk to a now 20+year legal career

4:39 What keeps you busy? Tell us about your commercial litigation practice that includes a tort practice, trucking work, products liability, nursing home defense, and commercial transactions.

5 33 Nebraska’s oldest law firm. How old is old? Jennifer gives an overview of Baird Holm LLP and how its general practice supports its strong client base.

7:20 The discussion shifts to the qualities Jennifer instills in younger lawyers who are hoping to become great litigators.

8:50 The power of checking things off the list and completing tasks fully – efficiency and improved work product.

9:43 Why do we do what we do? Being a more effective manager.

10:40 Faster pace, multiple devices and downtime – how do they work together, and what issues are you seeing younger associates face?

13:52 Jennifer, the incoming chair of USLAW NETWORK (September 2025), explains why she wanted to take on this role. She also shared how USLAW has been a great benefit to her, her practice, her firm and her clients.

17:02 Get involved. Find something that you like and will make you happy. Do it with gusto and for something that matters to you.

18:03 Jennifer gives a few tips and tricks on how to get involved with USLAW NETWORK.

20:37 ChatGPT and AI use – how/when to use it and what the future holds.

21:35 Volleyball and dance mom, reality TV and favorite destinations.

Big wheels, paratransit, risk management and claims operations with Meghan Hvizdos

connie@uslaw.org (Meghan Hvizdos, Pamela Hallford, Michael Judy) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:12:08 +0000

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

1:38 Meghan provides a high-level overview of her career to date and her upward trajectory in the industry.

7:00 Career advice for younger professionals just starting out; the importance of networks and having a mentor; engaged, teach, inform, lobbying efforts, etc.

10:35 What does Meghan look for in building teams, new hires, TPAs and outside counsel?

13:43 How to bring counsel up to speed on your philosophy; Working up claims to mitigate them; Level-setting conversations and understanding expectations; proactive, transparent, and tenacious leadership.

18:00 Travel highlights

21:40 Organization styles and Post-it notes

24:00 What’s missing in litigation?

Foundation blocks, dehumanizing a human process and navigating metrics-based work with Tommy Thornton

connie@uslaw.org (Tommy Thornton, Pam Hallford, Jessica Dark) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:15:00 +0000

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

1:00 Intro to Tommy Thornton, lack of buffer zone, not empty nesting and importance of foundation blocks

6:14 A third-generation lawyer, Tommy, addresses what he sees as an undercurrent within the litigation industry that is “dehumanizing the human process.” The conversation includes lessons from his father plus a look at the increased emphasis on metrics vs personal interactions,

10:30 What’s the solution for attorneys who are being judged on the numbers when still trying to get to know the individual?

12:45 Backbone of USLAW

17:10 The benefits of USLAW for attorneys and clients 9trusted resources)

19:40 What impacts metrics that form the basis “to be judged?” (claim closure rates, indemnity spend etc.)

21:25 Favorite vacation destinations, creating experiences for kids, Friday night menu plus wine tasting and a small-world travel coincidence that leads to a client dinner in London and more.

Claims management, collaboration and launching C3 strategy with Ginny Murphy

connie@uslaw.org (Pamela Hallford, Ginny Murphy, Nick Rauch) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

2:35 Ginny Murphy introduction and career path overview

7:15 The loudest group of 100 people ever

8:15 Mergers & Acquisitions – how to integrate them into your operations; dealer-owned, dealer-operated or is it a distribution location?

11:00 How claims load changes with changing and evolving business models and acquisitions.

11:35 Contracts exist for a reason.

12:00 Launching a C3 strategy.

13:50 Kudos to Frank Gattuso of Sweeney & Sheehan in Philadelphia for helping craft C3 strategy and an explanation of C3.

16:25 What’s on the horizon?

17:55 Importance of insurance and in-house legal working together. Why it matters.

19:34 USLAW creating a client-only forum during a USLAW event. Having intentional conversations.

21:40 What’s your legacy going to be?

22:44 Jersey Shore and beach time

25:22 Family talk

Origins and causes, community building, and shaping the path for future engineers with Chris Torrens

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:32:40 +0000

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

3:00 Chris shares how USLAW and S-E-A connected more than 20 years ago.

3:35 About S-E-A - 300 employees, including 200 technical staff members and 15 engineering disciplines.

4:10 How his youth football coach, who also was the founder of S-E-A, led him to S-E-A 26 years ago and counting. Also, you never know who you’re going to meet and what impact they will have on you.

6:10 Creating deeper relationships with clients and community; how to do it right; why community matters; listening to clients, diversifying what an engineer looks like coming out of college.

9:03 The Why statement - the entire reason S-E-A has been with USLAW for 20+ years.

10:40 S-E-A's digital forensic expertise expansion - how to extract, store, protect, and use the data to better build cases and tell stories.

12:20 Industry snapshot and digital footprint data – whose doing what well with digital information

14:30 What keeps Chris up at night?

16:04 Is S-E-A using AI? What are the downsides?

The University of Kentucky, Dave Matthews Band, Trampled by Turtles, Avett Brothers, teen drivers and more.

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Financial inclusion, money movement and connecting people with Cory Feinberg

connie@uslaw.org (Cory Feinberg, Nick Rauch, Jessica Dark) — Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

2:20 Introduction to Cory Feinberg.

3:25 Overview of career track to current role at MoneyGram.

5:40 MoneyGram’s mission and its impact in countries around the world.

6:50 MoneyGram is literally everywhere but a few countries; digital presence; buy/sell crypto through MoneyGram.

7:18 Opened the rails to the world. Financial inclusion—making sure every person in the world can move money if needed. Global legal challenges, licenses, and regulators.

8:25 Compliance, banking and treasury functions, partnerships, marketing, strong legal team internally and externally. How USLAW NETWORK helps Cory and his legal team globally and with litigation matters.

10:34 Global reach meets the developing technology age—what's trending, how it's blending into the legal side of business, and what Cory sees as hot issues on the horizon.

17:10 Challenges Cory is seeing in litigation, why venue matters, the role of politics, 24/7/365 business.

23:54 Missed Eras Tour plus concerts past, present and future.

Unmanned vehicle surveillance, movie star complex and thinking outside the box with Doug Marshall

connie@uslaw.org (Jessica L. Dark, Doug Marshall, Nicholas A. Rauch) — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:03:31 +0000

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 Origin of the company; launched in 2011

3:45 How defense teams and litigators use Marshall Investigative Group.

4:10 How does Marshall Investigative Group help defense teams?

5:10 Adding unmanned surveillance

6:35 Memorable moments

10:45 Cornerstones of Marshall Investigative Group’s success.

14:20 Surfing the web - what’s online about YOU?

17:10 Movie star complex

18:00 Data may drive us to need more discovery.

20:00 Artificial Intelligence (AI) – does it help or hurt?

22:00 Litigation may be starting to implement AI tools, but a human backstop is needed.

23:35 Carpe skiem and Olympic bobsledding in Park City

Farm life, future medicals and promoting collegiality with Earl W. Houston, II

connie@uslaw.org (Earl W. Houston II, Jessica Dark, Pam Hallford, Nick Rauch) — Thu, 8 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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

1:47 Earl gives an intro to his 18-year tenure at Martin Tate in Memphis, Tennessee.

2:56 Growing up on a farm, moving to Memphis and many steps in between.

5:00 Knowledge of farm life has helped him defend cattle haulers/transportation clients.

5:47 Where does Earl focus his practice?

6:45 Leadership on the Tennessee Board of Court Reporting and his role in helping to create licensure.

11:00 Importance of collegiality among lawyers.

11:55 Biggest issue in Tennessee and other states – future medicals.

18:30 How to battle life care plans.

21:50 Career trajectory recap

Georgia tort reform, trusted referrals and selling certainty with Adam Grafton

connie@uslaw.org (Adam Grafton, Jessica Dark, Pam Hallford) — Thu, 1 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

:07 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

2:04 Family time

2:35 Must do – Peanut hunt for kids in Dothan, Alabama.

3:55 Adam talks about his career as a litigator and the growth of his practice.

10:20 How do you have work-life balance as an active litigator and how does it impact firm culture?

12:40 All about Bovis Kyle

13:30 The greatest part of USLAW NETWORK

14:15 Highlights of recent labor and employment panel, mental health in the workplace and what’s on the horizon?

16:06 Georgia tort reform update

17:04 Are there any good jurisdictions in Georgia to try a case? Defense friendly?

18:20 Talking about how tort reform affects big verdicts and how you sell certainty to clients

30:00 Reasonable value of cases vs. realistic exposure

23:40 Use and benefits of mock trials

24:30 Past event at S-E-A HQ in Columbus. Attend an event there if you ever get a chance.

28:20 Favorite things to do plus what (and how much) he’s reading!

30:31 Local knowledge - Where to go in Atlanta with kids or for date night.

32:12 When it comes to baseball or sports in general, what’s your team?

Economic damages, global solutions and high seas with David Elmore

connie@uslaw.org (David Elmore, Michael J. Judy, Pamela S. Hallford) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

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.

1:47 Career path leads to 32 years with MDD plus MDD's focus on economic damages quantification.

4:37 How MDD supports litigation and why the USLAW partnership is a perfect fit; silver linings of an accounting conference and work-life balance with family overview.

7:56 MDD's global footprint

9:50 MDD was acquired by UK-based Davies Group and how the Davies Global Solutions team delivers for attorneys and their clients.

13:10 What keeps Dave up at night.

18:50 Where does AI play a role and how does MDD advise its clients on its use and risk exposure?

23:00 Future of AI is upon us.

24:30 What to do for play time.

29:20 What are you listening to, watching and reading.

31:30 Most memorable USLAW event.

Brokers, Shippers and FAAAA Preemption with Chris Cotter

connie@uslaw.org (Michael Judy, Nick Rauch, Chris Cotter, Pam Hallford) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:07:53 +0000

:07 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

2:23 Chris Cotter gives an overview of his law practice, including active transportation practice. He touches upon a 51-vehicle collision event and discusses claims against brokers and shippers.

4:06 FAAAA Preemption – what it is, why it is important, and how it has become a powerful weapon in the fight against direct negligence claims against brokers and shippers arising out of catastrophic truck accidents.

7:50 What he sees the plaintiffs bar doing to counteract FAAAA Preemption.

9:47 How far up (the courts) has Chris taken FAAAA, and what are the circuit courts doing?

10:28 If using FAAAA, how does one work with someone who is defending the motor carrier?

12:09 Keeping a tally of FAAAA results nationally plus how past briefs, case studies and firms like Roetzel & Andress serve as a valuable resource for USLAW members and clients by keeping a finger on the pulse of potential exposure.

14:15 USLAW Transportation Practice Group thinks outside the box and delivers what clients need.

18:40 Family time – Disney, teens and 60K steps in 2 days.

Construction projects, tariffs and global travels with Caryn Boisen

connie@uslaw.org (Jessica Dark, Pam Hallford, Caryn Boisen) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

0:07 - 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
2:02 - Intro to Caryn Boisen and Larson King LLP
4:40 - Caryn shares how Larson King's firm structure supports attorney growth and client success.
6:55 — Talking career paths. Caryn briefly shares her career path to her current job.
8:15 - Utmost respect for those working in the criminal justice system
9:00 - Emotional investment - When representing businesses, there is more emotion in it than most might expect. When I look at my contractor clients, they take on such a point of pride in all aspects of the project. It makes it fun when they care so much about it.
10:30 How are tariffs impacting business and the costs of doing business, specifically construction projects signed and underway? Who bears the risk?
12:45 New contracts and what provisions to include for possible material increases and ways to mitigate costs.
13:50 Is the price the price? From an owner's perspective, what should you consider in the contract when building a house?
15:30 Larson King LLP location and geography snapshot of St. Paul, Minnesota, area.
16:29 Caryn shares her start in St. Paul, her sports fandom for all things Minnesota sports.
17:33 - Family connection to England, traveling to 5 of 7 continents and her favorite travel destinations.

Startups, storytelling and trial theme development with Christina Marinakis

connie@uslaw.org (Pamela S. Hallford, Michael J. Judy, Christina Marinakis) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 04:11:58 +0000

:07 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

:33 Mike Judy introduces episode #2 with co-host Pam Hallford and special guest Christina Marinakis

2:10 Christina introduces herself and shares her career path and entrepreneurial journey to start Immersion Legal Jury.

3:10 What it’s like to start her own company

4:44 Why a remote set-up for the whole company works to support a deep client base

5:48 Was starting your own business always your dream?

6:00 The right way, the wrong way, and the way your boss tells you to do it.

8:10 Vision for a different type of company

8:55 Putting a focus on health and well-being. Make yourself your #1 client.

11:12 Watching the successes of her team members is so rewarding

11:51 Christina gives a 101 on what Immersion Legal does day to day and how they have programs to fit any client’s project no matter the size, including intros, mic drop moments, catchy pithy openers, theme development, focus groups, mock trials, witness prep, jury selection support and so much more.

14:44 Using storytellers to help with your theme development

16:15 What’s the future of mock trials? Online/virtual or in person?

17:25 Identifying the causes and combatting nuclear verdicts

19:24 Jury duty isn’t about doing what’s easy; it’s about doing what’s right.

21:09 How do you “humanize” truck drivers and their companies and share the good stories? How being believable and “real” can make a difference to juries – for witnesses and attorneys alike.

25:06 What’s trending - hung juries and long, contentious deliberations

27:20 It’s all about BLT, chicken wings and sunflower seeds

32:05 Reading, watching, listening

Full-court press with USLAW NETWORK Chair Ken Wingate

connie@uslaw.org (Jessica L Dark, Nicholas A. Rauch, Kenneth B. Wingate) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Get to know USLAW NETWORK Chair Ken Wingate of Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow in South Carolina in this episode of USLAW Live. Co-hosts Nick Rauch of Larson King LLP in North Dakota and Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma have a fun, lighthearted conversation with Ken about his collaborative and full-court press approach to leading USLAW, the importance of teamwork, the role of family and having a work-life balance, plus they talk about ice fishing, hunting, reading and more.

:01 Nick Rauch intros USLAW Live, USLAW’s official podcast.

:10 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.

:30 Co-host Jessica Dark’s introduction

:47 Nick introduces Ken Wingate

1:37 Ken shares information about his background and roadmap to his current role.

3:00 How wealth transfer planning, valuation, terms of buyouts and business litigation led Ken to build his practice, which now also includes wills, trusts and estate planning.

4:42 The launch of family-friendly, community-involved Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow, P.A.

5:37 Ethos of Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow – fun, joyful opportunity to serve others, to do well for ourselves and our family, but beyond that, to give back to the community. We try to make the environment of the workplace a fun and safe place for all of our employees to learn and grow together and help one another out.

6:21 Jessica shares her first-generation lawyer perspective.

6:57 Stay active. Stay healthy. Stay fit. Keep learning new things. Networking.

8:20 What does the future look like for law firm growth? How do you diversify your practice to create growth for your practice and the firm’s growth?

11:28 Diving into Ken’s full-court press theme for 2025.

19:39 Let’s talk about being intentional.

20:00 Networking - Be purposeful and pre-plan before attending any event, plus what to do post-event.

23:29 Family matters and finding a work-life balance in a high-pressure career. Rest. Relax. Recreate.

29:21 It’s not all work! Nick, Jessica and Ken share hobbies and what they do in their downtime.

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