At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Roca

Shipping and Ports – Jack Hedge

Apr 19th, 2022 48m 55s

Plastic Surgery –Jerry Chidester

Apr 5th, 2022 43m 40s

Cybercrime and Security – Jack Rhysider

Mar 22nd, 2022 45m 43s

Nigeria and Hospitality – Dami Adepoju

Mar 8th, 2022 54m 19s

Cannabis and Entrepreneurship – Ryan Ansin

Mar 1st, 2022 51m 13s

International Dispute Resolution - Rodolphe Ruffié

Feb 22nd, 2022 1h 1m

In Episode #94, we are joined by Rodolphe Ruffié, Senior Associate at Clifford Chance. We discuss:High-stakes cross-border disputes, including WTO disputes and award enforcement proceedings.Public international law vs. private international l

China Relocation – Dan McLeod and Mark Plum

Feb 15th, 2022 43m 14s

In Episode #93, we are joined by Dan McLeod and Mark Plum, directors at East West Associates. We discuss:Dan and Mark's experiences in an emerging Asia.Changing dynamics regarding manufacturing in China.Evolving views on Section 301 tariffs.

India – Aman Thakker

Feb 8th, 2022 52m

In Episode #92, we are joined by Aman Thakker, Senior Programs Manager at Indiaspora, a nonprofit organization of global Indian origin leaders committed to inspiring the diaspora to be a force for good by providing a platform to collaborate, bu

Geopolitics – Gregor McQueen

Feb 1st, 2022 51m 25s

In Episode #91, we are joined by Gregor McQueen, Founder and CEO of McQueen Associates. This episode was recorded at the end of October 2021. Events since then are not addressed in this podcast. We discuss:What geopolitical risk means.The dif

Kenya – Karim Anjarwalla

Jan 25th, 2022 48m 7s

In Episode #90, we are joined by Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna. We discuss:Karim’s work as an international business lawyer in Kenya, where he was recently recognized as the Kenyan Lawyer of the YearOne transaction

Immigration – Akshat Divatia

Jan 18th, 2022 42m 37s

In Episode #89, we are joined by Akshat Divatia, an immigration attorney at Harris Bricken. We discuss:How Akshat's experience as an immigrant and time abroad impact the way he helps clients through the U.S. immigration processAn overview of

Capitol Hill – Federico A. De Jesús

Jan 11th, 2022 39m 48s

In Episode #88, we are joined by Federico A. de Jesús, Principal at FDJ Solutions. We discuss:Federico's early days in Puerto Rico and American University in Washington, DCWorking for Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and the Obama AdministrationAn i

Ending 2021 and Looking Forward to 2022

Jan 4th, 2022 29m 57s

Cannabis Business Valuation – Eli Neal

Dec 14th, 2021 55m 21s

In Episode #86, we are joined by Eli Neal, principal at 4 Corners Financial Forensics. We discuss:How IRS 280E impacts cannabis business valuations, especially retail marijuana shops.What factors are key in determining cannabis business val

Russia – Elena Sychenko

Dec 7th, 2021 41m 29s

In Episode #85, we are joined by Associate Professor Elena Sychenko, from Saint Petersburg State University in Russia. We discuss:The origins of Elena's interests in human and labor rights.Why it's important to not just win cases, but also re

American Sake – Weston Konishi

Nov 30th, 2021 45m 52s

In Episode #84, we are joined by Weston Konishi, President of the Sake Brewers Association of North America (SBANA). We discuss:How a long stint in Japan led to a passion for sakeWeston's work with the Maureen and Mike Mansfield FoundationTh

India’s Judiciary and Supreme Court – Sital Kalantry

Nov 23rd, 2021 50m 36s

In Episode #83, we are joined by Sital Kalantry, Professor of Law at Seattle University, author, and attorney. We discuss:The hierarchy of India's court system, from state courts to high courts to the Indian Supreme Court with 34 sitting judge

International Supply Chain Finance – Robert Lamb

Nov 16th, 2021 45m 10s

In Episode #82, we are joined by Robert Lamb, a Harris Bricken international attorney. We discuss:Current challenges with international supply chainsThe components of supply chain finance, including the various types of letters of creditRob'

Armenia – David Sargsyan

Nov 9th, 2021 48m 51s

In Episode #81, we are joined by David Sargsyan, partner at Ameria. We discuss:Armenia's economy today, including its emergence as a tech hub.The synergies between China and Armenia.An overview of Armenian culture.The role played by diaspor

International Trade Law – Greg Shaffer

Nov 2nd, 2021 55m 9s

In Episode #80, we are joined by Gregory Schaffer, author of Emerging Powers and the World Trading System. We discuss:Greg's career path, from an early interest in history and foreign affairs to being a regular visitor at the WTO in Geneva.Ho

Cannabis in Uruguay and Latin America – Marco Algort

Oct 26th, 2021 52m 14s

In Episode #79, we are joined by Marco Algorta, Public Relations Manager at Khiron Life Sciences and a cannabis activist in Uruguay. We discuss:Why Marco is less bullish about Uruguay's cannabis sector than he was a few years ago.Uruguay's st

International Sales – Mareo McCracken

Oct 19th, 2021 1h 1m

In Episode #78, we are joined by Mareo McCracken, Chief Customer Officer/CRO at Movemedical.We discuss:Mareo's voracious reading habitsWhat's different between and what's consistent across sales environments around the worldHow Mareo's comp

India – Jayesh Kothari

Oct 12th, 2021 57m 49s

In Episode #77, we are joined by Jayesh Kothari, associate partner at DSK Legal’s Mumbai office.We discuss:Why foreign companies should consider investing in IndiaThe role of democracy in making India an attractive business destinationIndia

China, Vietnam and Mexico – Andrew Hupert

Oct 5th, 2021 52m 20s

In Episode #76, we are joined by Andrew Hupert, professor at Hult International Business School.We discuss:The China where anything was possible, but nothing was easyWhy there is no going back to "normal" when it comes to ChinaHow manufactu