Born in Burma and raised in the Philippines Lun Kham Pieper has collected experiences from many different cultures and brought them to Indianapolis. This week, Lun sits with Dave to talk about coming to America for her college and post-graduate

George Pancol

Apr 25th, 2016 22m 57s

Madison County Circuit Court 2 Judge, George Pancol joins Dave this week. Judge Pancol lost his vision two years ago. The two of them discuss what George went though as his vision was going away and what it's like being a juvenile judge in a ci

Erin Albert

Apr 12th, 2016 18m 27s

Erin Albert invited Dave out to Butler University, where she's an associate professor, to talk about the pharmaceutical world. Their conversation didn't stop there as Erin and Dave continued to speak about her side ventures as an author and pod

Meaghan Zore

Mar 29th, 2016 18m 50s

Meaghan Zore is the founder of Zore Law out of San Francisco. This week she talks to Dave about working for start up companies, founding her own firm, and the topic of revenge porn. Produced by Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of L

Gerald L. Bepko: Part 2

Dec 8th, 2015 24m 11s

The first half of Dave’s conversation with Gerald L. Bepko focused on his time with the FBI. IN this half of the interview Dave and Jerry talk about his transition from special agent to educator and about his 17+ years as Chancellor of IUPUI an

Gerald L. Bepko

Nov 24th, 2015 24m 5s

Gerald L. Bepko is a recent recipient of IU’s University Medal which is the highest honor the University bestows. He spent 18 years as Chancellor of IUPUI, a year as Interim President of Indiana University, and five years as Dean of the Robert

Gary Roberts

Nov 10th, 2015 30m 27s

Gary Roberts is the future President of Bradley University. In this episode he sits down with Dave to talk about recent cases in sports law, his time as Dean of the IU McKinney School of Law, and his future at Bradley.Produced by Indiana Unive

Norman Lefstein: Part 2

Oct 27th, 2015 26m 33s

In the second half of Dave’s conversation with Norman Lefstein we cover his switch from practicing lawyer to academiaProduced by Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of LawHosted by Dave Plough

Norman Lefstein: Part 1

Oct 13th, 2015 23m 58s

Norman Lefstein has a passion for indigent defense. He’s written books, taught courses, and given speeches about the subject. In this episode, the first of two with Norm, he speaks with Dave about the beginnings of his career and how he became

Jennifer Drobac

Sep 29th, 2015 24m 37s

The second season of Is It Legal? kicks off with a doozy. Dave is joined by the IU McKinney’s R. Bruce Townsend Professor of Law Jennifer Drobac. On this episode we talk about Jennifer’s beginnings in law, her time as a professor, and a messy j

Judge Robyn Moberly

Jul 21st, 2015 30m 21s

Robyn Moberly got her start at a small law firm doing, what she describes as, general litigation. She’s now the United States Bankruptcy Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. This week she speaks with

Tom Easterday

Jul 14th, 2015 28m 18s

Tom Easterday is the Executive Vice President of Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. This week he and Dave talk about the beginnings of SIA, Subaru’s interest in the environment, and their recent safety recall.Produced by Indiana University Rob

John Maley

Jul 7th, 2015 21m 19s

John Maley is an accomplished lawyer who’s a partner at Barnes and Thornburg’s Indianapolis office. Today he’s sitting down with Dave to talk about the Joseph Maley Foundation which he, and his wife Vivian, founded after their son passed away a

Jimmie McMillian

Jul 1st, 2015 23m 4s

Jimmie McMillian is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis office. He’s also a member of a motorcycle club. This week he sits down with Dave to talk about both and his interest in giving back to the community.Produced by Indiana Un

MaryEllen Bishop & Pat Shoulders

Jun 23rd, 2015 26m 35s

MaryEllen Bishop and Pat Shoulders are on the Board of Trustees of Indiana University. They joined Dave this week to talk about the trustees role within major universities.

Dan Evans

Jun 16th, 2015 25m 7s

President and CEO of Indiana University Health, Dan Evans, invited Dave to his conference room to talk about his career and the future of Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system.Produced by Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School o

Raio Krishnayya

Jun 9th, 2015 22m 40s

Raio Krishnayya invited Dave out to the Center for Victim and Human Rights offices to talk about the Center and why he became interested in law. You can learn more about the Center for Victim and Human Rights at their website CVHR.org Produced

Jonna MacDougall

Jun 2nd, 2015 19m 5s

This week we’re talking about the battle against skin cancer with Out Run the Sun co-founder Jonna MacDougall. Out Run the Sun is a non-profit organization dedicated to building national awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers through rese

John Pistole

May 26th, 2015 24m 46s

John Pistole is the President of Anderson University. He’s also the former Administrator of the TSA and Deputy Director of the FBI. This week he talks with Dave about his journey from practicing lawyer to the top of two of the most powerful age

Jeff Papa: Y.E.T.I. Update

May 21st, 2015 6m 49s

Following the earthquake and tremors in Nepal, we reached out to Y.E.T.I. founder Jeff Papa to see how the orphanage is holding up and if there is anything we can do to help them. Click HERE for Jeff’s first interview with Is It Legal?Produce

Anne Slaughter Andrew

May 19th, 2015 27m 42s

From 2008-2012 Anne Slaughter Andrew served as the US Ambassador to Costa Rica. This week she sits down with Dave to talk about her time living in the embassy and what she’s been up to since her tour ended.Produced by Indiana University Robert

Cynthia Baker

May 12th, 2015 22m 37s

This week Dave moves into legal education and talks with the Director of the Program on Law and State Government at the IU Mckinney Law School, Cynthia Baker. Produced by Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of LawHosted by Dave Ploug

Frank Sullivan Part 2

May 7th, 2015 11m 59s

In this special “mini” episode Frank talks with Dave about his decision to step down from Indiana’s Supreme Court and his move to the life of a law professor.Produced by Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of LawHosted by Dave Plough

Frank Sullivan

May 5th, 2015 24m 25s

Former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Frank Sullivan took some time to sit with Dave and talk about his time on the bench. This is the first of a two part interview. Produced by Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of LawHosted by Dave

Fred Glass

Apr 28th, 2015 24m 38s

Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass took time from his schedule to sit down with Dave for an Interview. They covered rebuilding IU’s reputation, football, soccer, basketball, Fred's time with Evan Bayh, and a meeting with The Genera