In this episode, we were joined by Georgetown Law Dean of Admissions, Andrew Cornblatt, and Diversity Lab founder & CEO, Caren Ulrich Stacy. Listen in as Andy and Caren discuss the current landscape of pipeline programs, and help Bryan and Jon

Honoring AAPI Heritage Month with Jean Lee and Curtis Lu

May 19th, 2023 43m 36s

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we were joined this episode by Jean Lee, President and CEO of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Curtis Lu, General Counsel of FTI Consulting. Listen in as Jean

Stress Awareness Month with Kendra Brodin

Apr 20th, 2023 44m 45s

In honor of Stress Awareness Month in April, we were joined this episode by Kendra Brodin, founder and CEO of EsquireWell. Listen in as Bryan and Kendra discuss how extended periods of intense stress can impact one's mental health and wellbeing

Examining the Legal Pipeline and Job Market with Fiona Hornblower

Mar 17th, 2023 36m 13s

This March we are joined by Fiona Hornblower, President and CEO of the NALP Foundation. Listen in as Fiona discusses the current status of the legal pipeline and job market, what the NALP Foundation’s research tells us about the current legal p

The Law in Black and White in Honor of Black History Month: Supporting Black Businesses, Cannabis Legalization, and Racial Justice with Dr. Harold Dean Trulear

Feb 21st, 2023 44m 58s

In honor of Black History month, this episode we were joined by guest Dr. Harold Dean Trulear for a discussion examining intertwined topics that affect the Black community: 1) the championing and celebrating of Black-owned businesses, 2) mariju

Ep 021: Celebrating National Mentoring Month with Chris Campbell & Bradley Wine

Jan 26th, 2023 50m 50s

In honor of National Mentoring Month in January, this episode features guests Chris Campbell of Baker Hughes, and Bradley Wine of Morrison & Foerster. Chris and Brad joined us for a great conversation on the important role of mentors in the leg

Honoring Native American Heritage Month with Tasha Fridia

Nov 29th, 2022 54m 1s

In honor of Native American Heritage month in November, this episode features guest Tasha Fridia, attorney and National Director of Tribal Programs for the nonprofit Friends of the Children. Tasha joined us for a thoughtful conversation on Nati

Celebrating NDEAM with Neurodiversity Expert Haley Moss

Oct 25th, 2022 1h 14m

Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with us. This episode features Haley Moss, neurodiversity expert, attorney, advocate, author and thought leader, as we discuss neurodiversity in the legal industry and how employers can b

Ep 018: Juneteenth: Black Independence Day and Story telling through Monuments

Jun 16th, 2022 37m 18s

In honor of Juneteenth, we discussed the history and legacy of the holiday with Dr. Renee Harrison, professor of African American and U.S. Religious History at Howard. Listen to this episode to hear Dr. Harrison discuss her new book, Black Hand

Honoring Women's History Month with Kathleen Orr, Dr. Frida Polli, and Lydia Petrakis

Apr 14th, 2022 45m 11s

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 Lydi

Celebrating Black History Month with Roger A. Fairfax, Dean and Professor of Law – American University Washington College of Law

Feb 22nd, 2022 43m 17s

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

Current Events: Rooney Rule and Supreme Court Nominations

Feb 14th, 2022 32m 26s

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.

This Year in Review, and Looking Ahead to 2022

Dec 15th, 2021 45m 12s

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 h

National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Professor Katherine Macfarlane

Oct 29th, 2021 48m 12s

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 disa

The Existential Crisis: Mental Health in the Legal Profession

Sep 23rd, 2021 46m 24s

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 industr

Ep 011: LGBTQ+ in the Law: The Progress We’ve Made and the Path Forward

Jul 21st, 2021 43m 20s

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 structur

Ep 010: Chief Talent Officers Creating Innovative Approaches to Legal Hiring

May 6th, 2021 51m 23s

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 23rd, 2021 44m 5s

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 tha

Ep 008 - The Changing Role of the General Counsel

Mar 16th, 2021 48m 31s

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

Ep 007 - Celebrating Women's History Month with Paulette Brown

Mar 8th, 2021 49m 8s

We're honored to kick off the month of March with a conversation with former ABA President, and Locke Lorde LLP Partner, Paulette Brown. As a woman of color and a veteran in the legal industry, Paulette joins us to discuss her long career of ad

Ep 006 - Celebrating Black History Month with David Baker Lewis

Feb 12th, 2021 49m 41s

As we kick off a series of episodes focused on celebrating Black History Month through conversations with prominent black lawyers, our guest is David Baker Lewis, who shared with us nearly five decades of insights on the legal profession.

Ep 005: Strategies for Driving Gender Equity in the Legal Industry

Dec 22nd, 2020 52m 38s

This week, we’re joined by two experts, Professor Paula Monopoli from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and Professor Melissa Murray from NYU School of Law, to discuss driving gender equity in the legal industry.

EP 004: A Look at The Evolution of ALSPs

Dec 14th, 2020 34m 15s

In this episode, hosts Jon Greenblatt and Bryan Parker speak with ALSP expert Dan Packel from Law.com about the history of ALSPs, the trends of innovation in the legal industry, and predictions for new law post-covid.

The Workplace of the Future: How COVID will change the workplace

Oct 29th, 2020 50m 2s

In this episode, Bryan and Jon discuss recent trends and predictions around how the workplace will change post-COVID. They dive into changes in attire, office space, technology and more. They also introduce their new segment, Law in Black and W

“Police Shootings, the Governing Law and Public Policy in the United States—Where do we go from here?”, Part Two: Uncut interview

Oct 5th, 2020 1h 15m

In this episode, we share our full, uncut interview with Mathew Brief, a former prosecutor both federal, as well as in the Manhattan district attorney's office. Matt joins us to share his insights on the laws that govern how we handle the recen