How has the pandemic impacted Los Angeles, and more importantly, where do we go from here? Justin Thompson, LA Office Managing Partner and a partner in the Nixon Peabody Real Estate group, sits down with Bill Allen, President and CEO of the Los

The future of collegiate sports and NIL regulation

Aug 6th, 2021 42m 37s

With the NCAA stepping out of the picture and states rapidly passing name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation, what does the future hold for collegiate sports? Nixon Peabody attorney Thaddeus Stauber sits down with Genaro Trejo, CEO at The N

Patrolling Skid Row

Dec 19th, 2018 23m 42s

In our Season 2 finale, we talk with LAPD Officer Deon Joseph about the 20 years he has spent patrolling one of the most notorious homeless communities in the world: Los Angeles’ Skid Row. Hosted by Nixon Peabody attorneys Jade Turner-Bond and

Hip-Hop’s Diversity Issue

Dec 12th, 2018 23m 18s

Nixon Peabody entertainment partner and Billboard Top Music Lawyer Julian Petty talks about the lack of diverse legal representation in the hip-hop industry, why he made the switch from aspiring rapper to lawyer, and his background representing

The Future is Female

Dec 5th, 2018 22m 56s

California’s new law, SB 826, requires every publicly traded company in California to have at least one woman on a board. This is the first law of its kind in the nation and has come with fanfare as well as controversy. We discuss SB 826 with M

S2 E6 Season 2 Mailbag!

Nov 28th, 2018 19m

We put out a call for questions, and you came through in a big way! In this off-format episode, hosts and Nixon Peabody attorneys, Jade Turner-Bond, Aaron Brian, Neal Gauger and Shannon Egan discuss everything from the state of the Supreme Cour

Buses, Autonomous Vehicles, and Scooters…Oh My!

Nov 14th, 2018 23m 29s

Autonomous vehicles and scooters are all the rage in mobility, but how will this transportation revolution impact our already our struggling Los Angeles public transit system and the communities that rely on it? To find out, we talk with Nixon

The End of Heart Disease

Nov 7th, 2018 19m 37s

Within five years we will have cured heart disease - at least that's what Steven Morris, the CEO of BioLife4D hopes. Using a cardiac tissue regeneration and organ replacement process, BIOLIFE4D plans to essentially 3D print a human heart. Steve

The Next Wild West

Oct 31st, 2018 23m 33s

Internet personality and make-up artist James Charles and Nixon Peabody partner Ellie Altshuler discuss navigating the growing multi-billion dollar social influencer industry. James, who made history as the first CoverGirl male spokesmodel, has

Inside an immigrant detainee camp

Oct 24th, 2018 20m 18s

In this episode, co-host Neal Gauger talks about his day volunteering with the ACLU inside a federal prison outside Los Angeles, where he and others sought to help asylum seekers being held in inhumane conditions.

A Look Into the Future

Oct 17th, 2018 26m 37s

Wall Street Journal legal reporter Sara Randazzo speaks with Nixon Peabody partners Justin Thompson and Jill Gordon on the legal industry diversity initiatives and technological disruptions that will impact the field.

Scott O’Connell and the Art of Litigation

Mar 21st, 2018 18m 30s

Aaron Brian, Shannon Egan, and Jade Turner-Bond sit down with NP Litigation Department Chair Scott O’Connell, who shares his thoughts on what makes litigators different from other lawyers, the most important skill a lawyer can have, and how you

Passing the Baton: The Next Evolution of NP’s LA Office

Mar 14th, 2018 31m 15s

Neal Gauger and Jade Turner-Bond are joined by Seth Levy and Justin Thompson. Seth, the outgoing Managing Partner of the LA office, and Justin, the incoming Managing Partner, discuss leadership, firm culture, and their vision for the future of

First Years

Mar 7th, 2018 23m 34s

Shannon Egan and Neal Gauger are joined by first year associates Karina Puttieva and Andrea Chavez to discuss what it’s like to be a brand-new first year, their thoughts on the bar exam, and working in Big Law.

Bonus Episode – A Brief Meditation

Feb 28th, 2018 9m 11s

In a special “mini” episode, NP’s Jennifer Cormano leads Aaron Brian, Neal Gauger and Jade Turner-Bond through a guided “body scan” meditation session – including directions that listeners can use to follow-along and participate.

Why Can’t Lawyers Relax?

Feb 28th, 2018 30m 6s

Aaron Brian, Neal Gauger,Jade Turner-Bond and Jennifer Cormano, discuss how lawyers are affected by mental health challenges and addiction issues, and explore techniques to help lawyers achieve a healthier and happier practice of law.