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Now, you can enjoy LawCrossing's hard-hitting, exclusive news content in audio format! Download our mp3 files of interviews with authorities in the world of law, including attorneys, recruiters, and top-notch legal journalists. No one else in the world can offer you this kind of access to opinion leaders in the legal industry.
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July 02, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Marisa Demato In this podcast, Mary Waldron speaks with Marisa Demato, a securities lawyer at Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins and former contestant on season six of the reality TV show The Apprentice. She discusses how she got involved with the show, what it was like to be "fired" on national television, and what Donald Trump is really like behind the scenes.
Duration: 00:15:47

July 02, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Mickey Sherman In this podcast, Mary Waldron speaks with attorney Michael "Mickey" Sherman, partner of the law firm of Sherman & Richichi. Former public defender and prosecutor Sherman has represented clients in a very wide range of cases. Today, Sherman devotes all his focus to criminal defense. Sherman represented Michael Skakel, the primary suspect in the Martha Moxley murder case in 2002. He testified at Skakel's retrial-petition hearing this past April. Sherman is a frequent expert commentator on MSNBC, CNBC, Court TV, Rivera Live, Fox News, NBC, and other networks.
Duration: 00:14:25

May 24, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Hill Harper In this podcast, recorded on November 27, 2006, Mary Waldron speaks with lawyer, actor, business owner, and author Hill Harper. Harper studied theatre, law, and public administration when he was in college, creating a number of career options when he graduated. After obtaining his J.D. from the law school and his masters from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, he dove into acting and is currently a series regular on CSI: NY as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes. He also wrote an influential book for young people called Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny. Harper currently is an owner of International House, a hotel in New Orleans, and The Lodge, a steakhouse in Beverly Hills.
Duration: 00:19:50

May 07, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Eric Dubin In this podcast, recorded on March 29, 2007, Mary Waldron talks with Orange County sole practitioner Eric Dubin. Dubin discusses his law career and some of his more interesting cases. He is most widely known for winning the $30,000 wrongful death civil suit against Robert Blake for the death of his former wife Bonny Lee Bakley in 2005. With Robert Blake's appeal that was filed February 28, 2007, Dubin prepares to revisit the case, though he is not too worried about losing this time, either.
Duration: 00:24:24

May 07, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Joseph Tacopina In this podcast, recorded on March 30, 2007, Mary Waldron speaks with criminal defense attorney Joseph Tacopina, who is currently representing Melanie McGuire, a New Jersey fertility nurse who was accused of killing her husband, packing his remains in suitcases, and tossing them into the Atlantic Ocean. He is also representing Harry Houdini's family in the latest investigation of his mysterious death. The New York Times has said he is "to the defense bar what Donald Trump is to real estate." Always winning the cases that other lawyers shy away from, Tacopina has managed to build a notable reputation in law that many attorneys admire. He is currently a partner at two New York law firms Tacopina & Siegel and Tacopina & Arnold.
Duration: 00:19:35

March 29, 2007
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Simon Cairns and Pete Smith In this podcast, Simon Cairns, General Manager of BCG Attorney Search, talks with Pete Smith about the Bay Area legal market. Smith, who is the Managing Director of BCG Attorney Search’s San Francisco office, is an expert on the Bay Area legal market and has much to say about its unique culture. Smith compares and contrasts the Bay Area with other areas and how those differences affect the legal profession, and he also lists the hottest practice areas in San Francisco and, as well as the areas that are not thriving. Packed with information on the Bay Area, this podcast is incredibly informative, especially for attorneys looking to make a move to this part of the country.
Duration: 00:21:55

March 16, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Mario Torres In this podcast, Mary Waldron speaks with attorney Mario Torres of Torres Benet in Tampa, FL. When controversial and risqué photos of, the now former, Miss Nevada Katie Rees were leaked to the press in late 2006, she hired Torres, a family friend, to fight the decision.
Duration: 00:13:12

March 16, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Laura Wasser In this podcast, Mary Waldron speaks with celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser of Wasser, Cooperman & Carter in Century City, CA. She has handled a number of high-profile divorces, including those for Angelina Jolie, Stevie Wonder, Kiefer Sutherland, Spike Jonze, Nick Lachey, and, currently, Britney Spears. She also served as an on-set legal consultant for the movie Liar Liar.
Duration: 00:24:06

March 16, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Karen Sherman In this podcast, Mary Waldron talks with Karen Sherman, Ph.D. (www.drkarensherman.com), a psychologist in private practice for more than 20 years. She specializes in creating healthy relationships and lifestyle issues. She authored Marriage Magic!: Find It, Keep It, Make It Last! and contributed to Self-Improvement 101, Vol. 2. Her newest book, The Art of Choice: Free to Be the Real You, is presently being represented by an agent for sale to publishers. She is in high demand by the media, both in print and on radio. She writes a blog for ThirdAge.com, is featured on Yahoo Personals, and is an expert on MomCentral.com. Dr. Sherman regularly holds workshops and teleseminars as well as gives lectures. Also, she serves in the Psychology Department at CW Post University in Brookville, NY.
Duration: 00:13:20

March 16, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Frank Darras In this podcast, Mary Waldron speaks with attorney Frank Darras. Darras is managing partner of Shernoff, Bidart & Darras in Ontario, CA. He heads the firm's disability, long-term care and life insurance department and is singled out as one of America's leading plaintiffs' lawyers. Darras' client list literally reads like the who's who of sports figures, business professionals, doctors, lawyers, film stars, and television personalities. In addition to high profile clients, Darras helps people who are unable to afford representation and tackles America's most difficult insurance bad faith cases.
Duration: 00:22:12

March 16, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Cristina Perez In this podcast, Mary Waldron talks with the multi-faceted attorney Cristina Perez. Perez is currently a judge on the FOX courtroom TV show Cristina's Court. She was first launched into the reality courtroom sector when she starred on La Corte de Familia and La Corte del Pueblo. Since then, she has become a co-host on a Los Angeles Spanish radio show and has written a book called Living by Los Dichos: Advice from a Mother to a Daughter. She is also currently a managing partner at her firm Perez Gonzalez.
Duration: 00:25:09

March 16, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Bill Lerach In this podcast, Mary Waldron speaks with top securities lawyer William (Bill) Lerach. He has headed the prosecution of hundreds of securities class and stockholder derivative actions resulting in recoveries amounting to billions of dollars for defrauded shareholders. Because of his controversial and high-profile cases, he has drawn significant media attention and is a frequent commentator and lecturer on securities and corporate law. He represents numerous public and multi-employer pension funds in corporate securities matters.
Duration: 00:16:08

March 10, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Matt Titone In this podcast, Mary Waldron talks with Matt Titone, a gay attorney from Staten Island, NY, who ran for the New York State Senate in the 24th District last November. Although he did not win the position, he won 41% of the vote, a tremendous stride for gay attorneys and politicians. He currently works as a sole practitioner and recently announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination in a special election for the New York State (NYS) Assembly.
Duration: 00:19:46

February 9, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Robert Shapiro In this podcast, Mary Waldron speaks with famed attorney Robert Shapiro about his tremendous career, the “Trial of the Century,” and how he has used his success and fame as an attorney to change the world. Making the jump into law school during the Vietnam War, Shapiro had originally planned to pursue a career in finance but instead looked for other options that might help his career succeed. After taking a particular liking to litigation while in law school, Shapiro applied to work at the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office where he cut his teeth in litigation. From there, his career skyrocketed into a criminal defense career that included representing some of the hottest names in Hollywood. He has also shared his talents and success with society by launching the Internet legal document service company LegalZoom and the Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Awareness, in memory of his late son.
Duration: 00:12:24

February 9, 2007
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Rick Gillis In this podcast, Rick Gillis, employment expert and Founder of The Really Useful Job Company, discusses his approach to impressing employers and getting hired on the spot, no matter what industry one hopes to jump into. Based on the tactics within his presentations and book, REALLY Useful Job Search Tactics, Gillis breaks down exactly what the job seeker needs to focus on within a resume and job interview in order to be compelling and successful. Gillis also hosts a weekly, two-hour radio show called “Employment Radio with Rick Gillis” in which he interviews and discusses job seeking strategies with hiring managers, human resources personnel, and other industry experts.
Duration: 00:24:01

January 15, 2007
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Linda Fairstein Charisse Dengler talks with author and attorney Linda Fairstein about her previous position as head of the sex crimes unit at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and her current profession as an author. Fairstein talks extensively about what it was like to be one of only seven women in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and what it was like to be one of the first people to learn to use DNA with regard to trial work.
Fairstein also discusses what it's like to be an author and talks about where she gets ideas for her novels, the differences between working as an attorney and working as an author, and how she feels right before one of her books comes out. Recorded the day before her newest novel, Bad Blood, was set to hit bookstore shelves, this interview includes a detailed plot summary of Bad Blood.
Duration: 00:17:53

January 12, 2007
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Glenn Whitaker Charisse Dengler talks with Glenn Whitaker about what first inspired him to become an attorney, the time he spent working for the Justice Department, and the current work he is doing involving the False Claims Act. One of very few attorneys who specialize in False Claims Act matters, Whitaker provides an overview of the act and explains the types of cases he deals with on a daily basis.
In addition, Whitaker goes into detail about his time at the Justice Department and recounts his involvement in the famous Karen Silkwood case that later inspired a television movie. Whitaker also shares his advice for law students, discusses his favorite aspects of being an attorney, and gives a brief overview of his career path from law school graduation to the present.
Duration: 00:16:18

January 9, 2007
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Natalie McKenney Charisse Dengler talks with Halleland Lewis Nilan & Johnson paralegal Natalie McKenney about her 10 years in the paralegal profession. From jumping on a plane and flying to Northern Minnesota to inspect a bridge to being an integral part of trial work, McKenney has just about done it all over the course of her paralegal career. In this interview, she discusses her inspiration for becoming a paralegal, the aspects of her job that she enjoys most, and some of the emotional highlights she has experienced professionally.
She also shares her opinion on what she thinks are some of the most pertinent issues facing the paralegal profession and gives advice to paralegal students. Additionally, she goes into detail about the factors that helped her decide the paralegal profession was the place for her, even after she studied criminology in preparation to become an attorney.
Duration: 00:10:38

January 8, 2007
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Kieran Shanahan Charisse Dengler talks with Kieran Shanahan, a principal of Shanahan Law Group, about his career. Shanahan discusses what made him want to become an attorney, the five years he spent as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division, and the terms he spent on the Raleigh City Council. In addition to his past experiences, Shanahan talks about his current job at the Shanahan Law Group, which he started in 2001. He goes over what he likes the most and what he dislikes the most about his current position.
Shanahan, who is the president and founder of the North Carolina Property Rights Coalition, also talks about the coalition and its goals. The coalition, which is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of property owners in North Carolina, is heavily involved in monitoring eminent domain issues, and Shanahan is proud to be a part of it.
In conclusion, Shanahan shares his advice with law students, urging them to become well-rounded, educated problem solvers.
Duration: 00:13:23

December 22, 2006
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Jonathan Polak In this interview, Jonathan Polak, Director and Partner at Sommer Barnard in Indianapolis, discusses his law career and his most current and controversial case. He is representing the Goldman family in obtaining OJ Simpson's right to publicity in order to fulfill a monetary judgment that he was ordered to pay ten years ago. Simpson owes the Goldman and Brown families $33.5 million from a 1997 wrongful death civil case for the death's of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman.
Polak also discusses other cases that he has handled as the chairman of his firm's intellectual property branch, as well as his innovative approach to law. His continuous quest to find solutions for cases that no one else has discovered keeps Polak's practice cutting edge and compelling.
Duration: 00:24:19

November 30, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Damon Thayer In this podcast, Damon Thayer, a 3L at University of Minnesota Law School, talks about studying for finals and gives his personal study tips for 1Ls. As a 3L, Thayer has taken plenty of tests, and in this conversation, he offers tips that are both effective and feasible. Providing tips on everything from how much sleep to get to how long your outlines should be, Thayer explains what works for him and what may work for you. He also describes his favorite place to study and the survival pack he brings with him to all his finals.
When asked whether he thinks law students can over prepare for exams, Thayer says yes. In this podcast, he shares advice on how to avoid doing this, as well as on how to make sure your test preparation does not go to waste and gets you the grade you deserve.
Duration: 06:28:00

November 28, 2006
Host: Jen Woods
Guest: La Shawn Denise Witt La Shawn Denise Witt, President and CEO of Divine Diva Events offers tips to spice up your holiday party this year.
A fabulous party does not have to expensive, and simple is often better. The first step to creating a party is to create a festive atmosphere. Scented candles are one of Witt's favorite ways to decorate for the holiday, she said. Festive candles of varying sizes can be placed in the fireplace, on the mantle, and on tables throughout your home. Choose scents that correlate with the holiday, such as pine or cranberry, she added.
Music also helps create a festive atmosphere, and spreads the holiday spirit, Witt said. Consider purchasing holiday CDs if a live band is not in your budget, she added.
In addition to the traditional red and green color schemes, silver is a popular new trend this season. Also, many of Witt's clients are requesting trendy beverages like cranberry and apple martinis, she said.
Duration: 06:12:01

November 13, 2006
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Ben Stein In this podcast, Mary Waldron talks with Yale Law School valedictorian, commentator, writer, and entertainer Ben Stein. In this interview, he discusses how he made the leap from law to entertainment and how other attorneys can diversify their careers.
In addition, Stein, who is also an economist, discusses that the US economy will encounter a recession soon. Stein's most recent financial advice books (co-written with noted investment advisor Phil DeMuth), Yes, You Can Get a Financial Life!: Your Lifetime Guide to Financial Planning and Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably!: The Baby-Boom Retirement Crisis and How to Beat It, address lifelong saving and how it can easily be accomplished.
Duration: 00:20:53

November 8, 2006
Host: Jen Woods
Guest: Rosland McLeod Whether you're job hunting or happily employed, it's always a good idea to talk with legal recruiters, said Rosland McLeod, Vice President, General Counsel, Ethics and Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Novation, Inc.
McLeod has had ongoing relationships with recruiters throughout her entire career. "I've actually had really good experiences with recruiters," said McLeod, who landed her job at Novation with a recruiter's help
Even if you aren't necessarily looking for a job, "it's always worth the time to at least have the conversation," she said. Recruiters can offer a lot of information about the legal job market, including the average salaries for specific practice areas and data regarding employment trends. Such information is essential for employees who want to negotiate raises or promotions, explained McLeod.
Listen to the podcast to learn more about Rosland's experience as a general counsel. She also talks about some of the changes she has seen in corporate legal departments over the years.
Duration: 25:07:00

November 2, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Melissa Lierly Melissa Lierly, a 3L at Florida Coastal School of Law, talks about her law school experiences. As Development Editor of the Florida Coastal Law Review, Lierly helps prepare new law review candidates for positions on the staff. In addition to serving as the law review's development editor, she is also Vice President of the school's Animal Law Society. As Vice President, she is involved in raising money, calling government officials, petitioning, and writing emails with regard to animal rights legislation.
Upon graduation, Lierly will be going to work for the Honorable John Webb, a judge for the Colorado Court of Appeals. Having interned with two judges while in law school, she is very excited about her upcoming judicial clerkship.
In addition to discussing her law school experiences and post-graduation plans, Lierly also offers some advice to law students on how to get the most out of law school. One thing she suggests is traveling, and she illustrates her point by talking about her own experience studying abroad in Chile and Argentina for four weeks one summer. She enjoyed herself so much, in fact, that she can't wait to go back and do some more traveling in the area.
Duration: 19:08:00

November 1, 2006
Host: Mary Waldron
Guest: Thomas Edwards In this podcast, reporter Mary Waldron talks with attorney turned mayor turned fiction author, Thomas Cole Edwards, on how he has successfully led a career that has satisfied so many of his different passions, including law, politics, travel, and writing. Tying that in, he advises law students to follow a diverse career path that makes them happy, saying, 'This [life] isn't a dress rehearsal.'
Edwards attended law school in Washington, DC, graduating in 1971. After learning the ropes of real estate and business law, he opened his own law firm in Orange County in Fullerton, California in 1977. While excelling in real estate and business law, and litigation until recently, Edwards has played very key roles in his community, specifically as the Mayor of Newport Beach in 1997.
Edwards' contributions as mayor are only a small representation of what he has accomplished in his career. Some of his most worthwhile work includes developing, drafting, and negotiating the John Wayne Airport settlement agreement; preventing offshore drilling to save California from any profit decreases in its multibillion-dollar tourist industry; and supporting and leading, as President, the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, making it one of the second-best in the nation. He also talks about his first book release, a Caribbean, fiction, adventure novel, Gin Clear Water.
Duration: 25:42:00

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October 10, 2006
Host: Jen Woods
Guest: Nicole Paquette Nicole Paquette, General Counsel and Director of Legal and Government Affairs of the Animal Protection Institute, explains some of the important issues pertaining to animal law.
Duration: 13:07:03

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October 6, 2006
Host: Judith Earley
Guest: Dr. Kevin J. Scanlon Dr. Kevin J. Scanlon discusses his work as a mentor for budding entrepreneurs.
Duration: 00:26:26

September 29, 2006
Host: Judith Earley
Guest: Cheryl Coon Attorney Cheryl Coon discusses the career path that led her to the Audubon Society of Portland, OR.
Duration: 19:24:09

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September 29, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Julie Hilden Julie Hilden discusses her career as an author and speaks about how her creative writing career has been influenced by her legal training.
Duration: 00:07:41

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September 26, 2006
Host: Kenneth Davis
Guest: Ruth Anne Robbins Ruth Anne Robbins, who's a law professor at Rutgers School of Law, discusses her legal writing courses.
Duration: 00:07:25

September 14, 2006
Host: Kenneth Davis
Guest: Bao Vang and Christine Durand Bao Vang, who is the Leadership Program Coordinator of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, and the organization's Marketing and Communications Manager, Christine Durand, discuss how to start a nonprofit organization.
Duration: 00:12:20

September 14, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Michael McCann Michael McCann talks about the field of sports law and his blog, Sports Law Blog.
Duration: 00:07:59

September 13, 2006
Host: Jen Woods
Guest: Sandy Pfau Englund Sandy Pfau Englund, founder of Pfau Englund Nonprofit Law, P.C., discusses why nonprofit organizations seek legal counsel.
Duration: 00:07:13

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September 12, 2006
Host: Judith Earley
Guest: Robert Clark, Supervisory Archivist, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library Robert Clark discusses the history and development of the Roosevelt Library and Museum
Duration: 00:18:15

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September 7, 2006
Host: Jen Woods
Guest: H. T. Linke H. T. Linke, Chief Communication and Marketing Officer of The American Red Cross of L.A., gives advice on how to be prepared for an emergency.
Duration: 00:11:16

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September 7, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Lisa McKay Lisa McKay, Director of Training and Education Services for the Headington Institute, speaks about normal reactions to crisis situations and gives advice on dealing with the Sept. 11 anniversary.
Duration: 00:13:05

September 6, 2006
Host: Simon Cairns
Guest: Melanie Francis Melanie Francis discusses the legal job market in Denver, CO.
Duration: 21:14:01

August 30, 2006
Host: Kenneth Davis
Guest: George Socha Tech Attorney George Socha speaks about the use of technology in the legal field.
Duration: 00:19:29

August 30, 2006
Host: Kenneth Davis
Guest: Leann Lampe Visitor's Services Leann Lampe gives advice on moving to a new city.
Duration: 00:07:09

August 25, 2006
Host: Judith Earley
Guest: Celia Harkey Registered Dietician Celia Harkey provides tips on how to stay healthy in law school
Duration: 00:41:06

August 24, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Rebecca Unzicker Rebecca Unzicker gives resume and cover letter writing tips
Duration: 00:05:03

August 18, 2006
Host: Judith Earley
Guest: Scott Ginsberg Scott Ginsberg provides tips on how to meet new people and network
Duration: 00:05:32

August 17, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Bill Piatt Bill Piatt's Back to School Tips podcast Dean Piatt gives advice to new and returning law school students on how to get back into the swing of law school.
Duration: 00:06:40

August 11, 2006
Host: Jefferson Byrd
Guest: Deborah Acker Deborah Acker discusses legal recruiting.
Duration: 00:06:40

August 10, 2006
Host: Judith Earley
Guest: Vanessa Alvarez Vanessa Alvarez podcast Recruiter Vanessa Alvarez discusses the experience you need to land a job as a corporate counsel.
Duration: 00:12:45

July 31, 2006
Host: Jefferson Byrd
Guest: Simon Cairns and Dan Binstock Simon Cairns and Dan Binstock discuss the legal job market in Washington, DC.
Duration: 00:30:10

May 26, 2006
Host: Jefferson Byrd
Guest: Peter Smith Peter Smith discusses the California legal job market and law firm culture.
Duration: 00:48:12

May 26, 2006
Host: Anne O'Dell
Project on Student Debt Anne examines the research of the Project on Student Debt and discusses the group's petition to reform student loan repayment.
Duration: 00:04:14

May 23, 2006
Host: Anne O'Dell
Guest: Charisse Dengler Anne and Charisse discuss the pitfalls of the single holder rule for student loans.
Duration: 00:04:29

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May 19, 2006
Host: Tom McWade
Guest: Anne O'Dell Bush Commission Tackles Higher Ed Issues Tom and Anne talk about President Bush's commission on higher education and its publications on how to reform student financial aid.
Duration: 00:05:55

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May 18, 2006
Host: Charisse Dengler
Guest: Tom Mighell Charisse Dengler interviews attorney Tom Mighell on technology in the world of law and about his blog, Interalia.
Duration: 00:15:58

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May 12, 2006
Host: Jefferson Bryd
Guest: Carey Bertolet, Danice Kowalczyk Jefferson interviews two New York recruiters, Carrie Bertolet and Danice Kowalczyk, about the legal job market in and around Manhattan.
Duration: 00:27:47

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