On The Road With Legal Talk Network

There’s no denying that the practice of law is changing, the question is why and how does this shift affect your practice specifically? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Sherry Cushman about the Cushman & Wakefield survey that looked at how the business, financial, and operational sides of law affect real estate decision making. They discuss topics such as the key influencers of change in the legal realm and the top business competition factors that firms are talking about. Sherry Cushman’s focus is on implementing real estate solutions that closely integrate her client’s business, financial, and operational goals for single and multi-office tenants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial technologies (FinTech) are gradually disrupting traditional financial services more and more, but what are they and why should you pay attention to them? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Kevin Petrasic about financial technology, including what it is and the challenges that FinTech firms face. They also discuss cryptocurrency and the role of FinTech in a regulatory environment. Kevin Petrasic is a banking partner in the Washington, DC office of White & Case LLP, and head of the firm’s Global Financial Institutions Advisory practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For trial lawyers, judges and experienced attorneys can offer significant advice, especially when interacting with juries. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to panelists Brad Brian, Ted Wells, James Quinn, and Judge Barbara Lynn about their session on winning commercial litigation cases. Some of the topics they discuss are jury selection, opening statements, and other practical tips for trial lawyers. Brad Brian is a national trial lawyer and co-managing partner of Munger, Tolles & Olson. Barbara M. G. Lynn is the Chief United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, with chambers in Dallas, Texas. Ted Wells is a partner and co-chair of the litigation department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Jim Quinn is an accomplished trial lawyer who served for many years as head of the Litigation Department of the international law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Before she steps down as ABA President, Linda Klein talks to host Laurence Colletti about the things she has achieved in the past year in this On The Road report. Together, they discuss CLE in the City, increasing access to justice for veterans, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness, just a few initiatives she addressed during her time as president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is no secret that historically there have been more men working in antitrust than women, but the proportions have shifted as more and more women are taking on leadership roles in antitrust. In this Special Report, host Jodie Williams discusses issues pertinent to women who practice antitrust law with Tiana Russell, Kristen Anderson, and Lisa Phelan. Together, they talk about how office diversity has increased, what opportunities government roles can offer women, and how the new administration will impact women in antitrust. They also share their stories and advice for young women looking to get involved. Kristen Anderson is a partner at the firm Scott & Scott. She represents corporations, entrepreneurs, pension funds, institutional investors, and individuals that face commercial disputes in antitrust. Lisa M. Phelan is Chief of the Washington Criminal I Section (formerly National Criminal Enforcement Section) of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. Tiana Russell is currently a trial atto

Some young lawyers have a misconception that antitrust litigation is boring. In reality, antitrust frequently involves conspiracies, bullies, monopolies, and accusations that businesses are trying to crush an underdog to avoid competition. Also, lots of money often is at stake. In this Special Report, host Laurence Colletti talks to Joseph Alioto, owner of Alioto Law Firm, about why antitrust laws are important and why young lawyers should be interested in them. Joe also talks about the most rewarding aspects of his job, including encouraging healthy competition between larger and smaller companies, and shares some of his stand-out cases. Joseph M. Alioto is an experienced trial attorney representing plaintiffs in some of the largest monetary judgments in the history of the Antitrust Laws and has argued before the United States Supreme Court. He has represented independent companies and corporations of all sizes in every major industry from manufacturing to service, trading to finance, supply to retail, tran

Consumer protection lawyers often handle a wide array of cases, from people being affected by scam emails to consumers being prescribed drugs not approved by the FDA. In this Special Report, host Cale Johnson interviews Patricia Conners about her experience in consumer protection and how it compares to her antitrust career. They also discuss future consumer protection trends and Patricia gives advice for young lawyers who want to transition into a government position, including gaining mentors and getting hands-on experience. Patricia Conners is Chief Deputy Attorney General in the Florida Attorney General’s Office. As part of her responsibilities, she oversees their Antitrust and Consumer Protection Divisions. Cale Johnson is a member in the litigation practice in Dykema's Bloomfield Hills, Michigan office. Mr. Johnson focuses on all aspects of antitrust and competition law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the coming year, the ABA Section of Antitrust Law has a plethora of ways to get involved and stay informed on relevant issues. In this Special Report hosted by Adam Biegel, Jon Jacobson, who will chair the Section beginning in August 2017, shares information about upcoming programing opportunities and the task forces that he’s initiating. These task forces deal with public interest considerations in antitrust law and divergent forms of unilateral conduct analysis between the U.S. and other countries. He also lists ways that young lawyers and anyone else interested can get involved in the Section of Antitrust Law, including assisting with writing articles for Section periodicals and organizing programs. Adam Biegel leads Alston & Bird’s Washington, D.C., Antitrust Team and is a longtime member of the leadership of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law. Jonathan Jacobson is a partner in the Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's New York office, and the chair-elect of the ABA Section of Antit

The Antitrust Law Spring Meeting is one of the biggest ABA gatherings of lawyers in the United States. In it, attorneys can get a wide variety of programs to satisfy their mandatory and ethics CLEs. Among the many presenters and speakers are 4 star generals, Justice Department officials, FTC commissioners, state enforcers, plaintiff and defense counsel, and in-house counsel of America’s largest corporations. In this Special Report, host Adam Biegel talks with Antitrust Law Spring Meeting co-chairs Paul Friedman and Margaret Ward. Together, they discuss the attendance of antitrust professionals and enforcers from all over the world, how the meeting is planned, and what the numerous sessions have to offer attorneys at all stages of their careers. Adam Biegel leads Alston & Bird’s Washington, D.C., Antitrust Team where he represents clients in antitrust and litigation matters before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and state attorneys general. Paul H. Fri

There isn’t just one way to practice antitrust law. In this Special Report, host January Kim talks to the in-house antitrust lawyers of large corporations, including Gary Zanfagna with Honeywell, Brian Henry with Coca-Cola, Rich Wallis with Microsoft, and Paula Martucci with Wal-Mart about the difference between private and in-house practices. Their discussion includes what skills are needed for in-house lawyers and what they enjoy most about their positions. They also talk about how their ABA Antitrust Section leadership positions have helped their careers. Brian R. Henry is senior managing counsel at Venturing and Emerging Brands and North America competition counsel for The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia. January Kim is an associate in the Global Competition Practice of White & Case. Paula C. Martucci is associate general counsel at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Her expertise is in the areas of litigation management, compliance, and information systems security governance. Richard J. Wallis is vice presi

When Joe Camel, the advertising mascot for Camel cigarettes, was threatened, an advertising lawyer had to come to his aid. After the company was accused of encouraging smoking in young adults, the Joe Camel case was brought to court where Camel settled and initiated their current logo as an alternative. John Villafranco was one of the lawyers defending Joe Camel, as he has defended other companies, like Burger King and Herbalife. In this Special Report, host Melanie Hallas talks to John Villafranco about his experience in advertising law. Their discussion includes the ins and outs of advertising law, his most interesting cases, and what’s currently going on with consumer protection. John also mentions ways young lawyers interested in advertising law can get involved, including joining committees to stay up to speed on current programing. Melanie A. Hallas is an associate attorney at McDermott Will & Emery where she practices in antitrust and competition matters representing clients before the Federal Trade

Mergers of large and prominent corporations can be extremely regulated events requiring the participation of highly skilled attorneys. In this Special Report, host Nathaniel Giddings talks with Alston & Bird LLP partner Leslie Overton about why new lawyers should practice antitrust, challenges to that field, and why mergers and merger reviews are so important to the U.S. economy. Nathaniel Giddings is an attorney at Hausfeld whose practice focuses on antitrust, consumer, and financial services law. His clients have included small businesses, consumers, recording artists, and local governments. Leslie Overton is partner at Alston & Bird LLP whose practice encompasses comprehensive antitrust services, including counseling, agency representation and litigation. She previously held senior leadership roles in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division in two separate presidential administrations, including her recent tenure as deputy assistant attorney general for civil enforcement. Learn more about

Scott Martin has spent 25 years practicing law. Most of it was on the defense side of things but more recently he’s switched to the plaintiff side. In this Special Report, host Hilla Shimshoni talks to Scott Martin about his switch from defense to plaintiff work and how the new administration will affect the future of the plaintiffs’ antitrust bar. Also mentioned in the episode was the successful mock trial that took place at the Spring Meeting. This mock trial, according to Scott, is a vital opportunity for young lawyers to experience court in a hands-on way. He concludes the episode by sharing his excitement for the ABA’s first Global Private Litigation Conference, which will feature “insights into the continuing path of multi-jurisdictional and collective antitrust redress.” Scott Martin spent over 25 years principally on the defense side of the bar. He joined Hausfeld in 2015, continuing his corporate counseling and advocacy practice but focusing on claimants’ litigation. Hilla Shimshoni is an associat

What happens when the government suddenly shows up at your client’s business to seize materials and interview employees? In this Special Report, host Melanie Hallas discusses “dawn raids” with Douglas Tween and James Mutchnik. Together, they discuss what’s at stake in these relatively rare law enforcement actions as well as why it’s important for clients to have a search warrant response protocol so they can act quickly during the first 48 hours in which cases are often won and lost. Melanie A. Hallas is an associate attorney at McDermott Will & Emery where she practices in antitrust and competition matters representing clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). James H. Mutchnik is partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he represents corporate and individual clients in antitrust and white collar crime defense matters and related commercial litigation matters in federal and state courts throughout the United States as well as a variety of federal and state investig

In 1975, the Goldfarb v. Virginia State Bar case made antitrust history by deciding lawyers are subject to antitrust laws. Lewis Goldfarb, a lawyer working a day job at the time, filed a class action in federal court challenging bar rules about fee levels and won. In this Special Report, host Stephen Calkins talks to Lewis Goldfarb about the Goldfarb v. Virginia State Bar case, how it happened, and why it is significant. They also discuss the circumstances that led a lawyer to bring a class action against other lawyers and how people reacted to the case. Stephen Calkins is Professor of Law at the Wayne State University, where he teaches courses and seminars in antitrust and trade regulation, consumer law, and torts. Lewis Goldfarb is currently an attorney with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Latin America, antitrust regimes have expanded dramatically in the past several years. They’ve grown so much that they are relevant to every antitrust counselor. In this Special Report, host Laura Collins talks to Mariana Tavares, Miguel Flores Bernes, and Russ Damtoft, co-chairs of this year’s Antitrust in the Americas Conference, about antitrust in Latin America and what topics the conference will cover. Together, they discuss compliance issues, cartel enforcement, and communication between jurisdictions. They also talk about what will make the conference unique, including its highly interactive panels. Mariana Tavares de Araujo practices in the areas of antitrust and compliance. Miguel Flores Bernés focuses his practice at Greenberg Traurig on antitrust and competition issues affecting clients in various industries. Laura Collins is an associate in Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s antitrust, competition, and trade group. Russell Damtoft is the associate director of the Federal Trade Commission's Of

When you get a sketchy email, you shouldn’t just ignore it, you should report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). They are hard at work protecting professionals from scams and data breaches. In this Special Report, host Cale Johnson talks to Deon Woods Bell and Laureen Kapin about their experiences both with the FTC and with the ABA Antitrust Section. Their conversation ranges from what got them interested in the international aspects of their positions originally, to the hottest topics in international privacy. They conclude with what they’re doing to bring more international colleagues into the ABA and advice for those looking to get involved with the FTC. Deon Woods Bell is Counsel for International Consumer Protection at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, in their Office of International Affairs. Laureen Kapin is Counsel for International Consumer Protection at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, in their Office of International Affairs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

It might be enough to send missions to Pluto and practice in nuclear law for most professionals, but not Phil Rosenthal. In this report from On The Road, Evolve Law co-founder Jules Miller interviews Fastcase co-founder Phil Rosenthal about their mission to democratise the law and close the access to justice gap. Hear about his experiences at the Evolve Law Summit and why he believes the future is in good hands with today’s lawyerpreneurs. Phil Rosenthal is president, chairman, and a co-founder of Fastcase. Prior to that he worked as an attorney at Covington & Burling in Washington, where he concentrated in patent, nuclear and telecommunications law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the Evolve Law Summit in New York City, the attendees were investors, entrepreneurs, and strategic partners. Different than many conferences and meetings, attendance was exclusive and by invitation only. The goal was to create an environment where everyone could meet, collaborate, and create future investments and partnerships. In this report from On The Road, Evolve Law co-founder Jules Miller interviews Sandeep Joshi of iManage and Lecia Kaslofski of FactBox who recently had a strategic meeting at the Evolve Law Summit. Tune in to hear how these entrepreneurs were paired using technology and how both of their companies gained from their time together. Sandeep Joshi is the vice president of Business and Corporate Development at iManage. Prior to that, he was vice president of Channel Sales & Alliances at Hewlett-Packard, director of Global Technology Alliances at Interwoven, and senior consultant at KPMG. Lecia Kaslofski is founder and chief executive officer of FactBox. Prior to that, she founded the i

Successful strategic partnerships are mutually beneficial to the participating parties or entities. But what does it mean to be beneficial when you are a small startup looking to larger organizations for support and resources? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti sits down with Michael Frankel, Carlos Gamez, Bill O’Boyle, David Coffee, and Dean Sonderegger from the Strategic Partnerships panel at the Evolve Law Summit in New York City to discuss ideal partnerships, how to approach large organizations, and four laws of attraction when it comes to courting a strategic partner. Michael Frankel serves as managing director and head of the Deloitte New-venture Accelerator. He is a senior corporate development, strategy, and operating executive and has led and closed more than 100 transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and alliances. He is a three time book author in mergers and acquisitions and has written several articles for the same. Carlos Gamez is the senior director of innova