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Ep 017: Honoring Women's History Month with Kathleen Orr, Dr. Frida Polli, and Lydia Petrakis Apr 14, 2022

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In honor of Women's History Month in March, we were grateful to be joined by women leaders in Legal Tech. A big thanks to our guests:

Kathleen Orr, Global Head of Practice Innovation, Orrick
Dr. Frida Polli, CEO and co-founder, Pymetrics
Lydia Petrakis, Senior Corporate Counsel and Digital Strategist, Microsoft's Corporate External and Legal Affairs Department

Listen now to a great discussion about the intersection of law and technology, an ever evolving and exciting space for innovation in the legal industry.

Ep 016: Celebrating Black History Month with Roger A. Fairfax, Dean and Professor of Law – American University Washington College of Law Feb 22, 2022

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In celebration of Black History Month, this podcast episode we were joined by Roger Fairfax, Dean and Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law, for a discussion on the law school pipeline, diverse representation in law school leadership, and the challenges facing that leadership in today's legal environment.

Ep 015: Current Events: Rooney Rule and Supreme Court Nominations Feb 14, 2022

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As we close out this year's football season, Jon and Bryan reflect on the NFL's Rooney Rule, and the impact it has had.

Ep 014: This Year in Review, and Looking Ahead to 2022 Dec 15, 2021

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This week, our hosts Bryan Parker and Jonathan Greenblatt look back on this year and provide a review of the key trends and highlights from the legal industry in 2021. They dive into the themes of allyship for diverse lawyers, attorney mental health, and innovation in the legal profession, and wrap up this year with a discussion what they predict 2022 will bring. Plus, they listen back on the best pet peeves from 2021!

Ep 013: National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Professor Katherine Macfarlane Oct 29, 2021

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Listen to our October episode and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with us. Katherine Macfarlane, Professor and Chair-Elect of the AALS Section on Disability Law at Southern University Law Center joins us to discuss disability awareness in the legal field and how the industry can improve inclusiveness and compliance.

Ep 012: The Existential Crisis: Mental Health in the Legal Profession Sep 23, 2021

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We're joined by Brian Cuban and Scott Langley to discuss mental health and wellness in the legal industry. We dive into why the legal industry, which is notorious for its competitive pressures, high stakes, and long hours, results in an industry characterized by burnout and extreme stress and what our professional can do to ensure the mental health of its attorneys.

Ep 011: LGBTQ+ in the Law: The Progress We've Made and the Path Forward Jul 21, 2021

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Today we're joined by NALP Executive Director James Leipold to learn more about the structural changes needed to promote inclusion in the legal profession.

James talks about the progress we've made in law schools and law firms, and the structural changes he foresees to retain more diverse legal talent.

Ep 010: Chief Talent Officers Creating Innovative Approaches to Legal Hiring May 06, 2021

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This week, we're joined by Alston + Bird's Chief Legal Talent Officer, Liz Price, and by Siobhan Handley, Chief Talent Officer at Orrick, about the changes their firms are implementing to retain diverse talent in big law.

EP 009 - Véronique Goy Veenhuys on EQUAL-SALARY and Gender Equality Mar 23, 2021

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We're honored to have with us today Véronique Goy Veenhuys, founder and CEO of EQUAL-SALARY.

Véronique Goy Veenhuys is a Swiss social entrepreneur and equal pay advocate. Véronique developed a practical and scientific certification process that allows companies to verify and communicate that they pay male and female employees equally for the same role. She has overseen its development from day one and in 2010, became the founder and CEO of EQUAL-SALARY. Certifications can be issued to all companies, across all industries and are meant to demonstrate a company's commitment and action toward eliminating the gender pay gap.

In 2015, Véronique was awarded the WIN Global Inspiring Women Worldwide Award in recognition for her work with EQUAL-SALARY and in her contributions to equal pay and the advancement of women.

Ep 008 - The Changing Role of the General Counsel Mar 16, 2021

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As we continue through Women's History Month, we're honored to speak with Angela Grant, the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Palomar Holdings, Inc., and LaTanya Langley, who serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at BIC.

The role of a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer is ever evolving. GCs often have a seat at the management table, are a trusted partner to the C-suite and board, and are increasingly responsible for enhancing the business, financial, and risk management strategies of a corporation and the integrity of its operations.

With the pandemic, we have seen many companies and GCs focused on doing more with less across the board from cost savings, to evaluating resources, to managing culture and teams efficiently.

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