Best Midland Institute Podcasts (2024)

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6/28/24 Entergy Legal Department–Lighting Up Justice: The Spark of EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day 25:39

3h ago25:39

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In 2022, Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), the global in-house project of Pro Bono Institute (PBI), partnered with the legal department of Entergy Corporation and Edison Electric Institute (EEI) to establish EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day. EmPOWERing Pro Bono Day is an annual day of pro bono service for volunteer attorneys and legal staff from electric and gas c…

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Episode Six - Anne Beiler l Founder, Auntie Anne’s® Pretzels 51:37

1d ago51:37

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In this month's Fearless Founders conversation, we sat down with Anne Beiler, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who founded the world's largest pretzel franchise, Auntie Anne’s®. For years, she has inspired audiences with her authentic stories about nearly losing everything, finding purpose in the pain, and rising to a new level of success, and las…

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Episode Five - Bethany Leonardo l YouTuber & Entrepreneur 57:56

4d ago57:56

57:56

In this month's Fearless Founders conversation, we sat down with internationally recognized style mastery coach and content creator, Bethany Leonardo. Known for her YouTube channel, Dearly Bethany, Bethany commands a following of over 1 million and has accumulated over 68 million views. Tune in to hear how Bethany reshaped the fashion landscape on …

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Episode Four - CEO Alumni Panel featuring Ashley Leman l Owner, Revive Coffee Roasters, Ashton Hemminger l Owner, AJ & CO, and Drake Roach l Owner, SI Pressure Washing, LLC 51:59

8d ago51:59

51:59

In this month's Fearless Founders conversation, we sat down with a special panel of alumni business owners who shared their insight into individual business creation with current CEO participants. Tune in to hear what advice they have to give to students as they venture on their entrepreneurial journeys this year and beyond. More about our guests: …

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Episode Three - Amanda Owen l Author & Founder, Puzzle Pieces 55:14

11d ago55:14

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In this Fearless Founders conversation, we sat down with author, founder, and advocate, Amanda Owen. As the founder of Puzzle Pieces, Amanda always knew her life would involve caring for and opening doors for those with disabilities. Little did she know, however, the journey this mission would take her on. Tune in to hear how she has transformed he…

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Episode Two - Kevin Miller l Podcast Host & Author 1:00:07

15d ago1:00:07

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In this week’s Fearless Founders conversation, we sat down with podcast host and author, Kevin Miller. As a former pro athlete turned personal development guide, Kevin is no stranger to pivoting his life's direction and finding new opportunities along the way. Tune in to hear Kevin's perspective on how to do just that, as well as his advice on the …

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Episode One - Derek Laliberte l Founder & CEO, Distrupur 50:25

19d ago50:25

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In this interview, we sat down with disrupter, founder, author, and creator, Derek Laliberte. As the brains behind the brand engagement agency, Disruptur, Derek gave us a glimpse into how he's shaking up the world of sales & marketing. Tune in to hear Derek's perspective on what is needed to challenge the status quo, the importance of authenticity …

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4/24/2024 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP: Creatively Redressing the Criminalization of Marijuana Use 16:08

2M ago16:08

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In partnership with The Bronx Defenders, Cleary attorneys have been supporting the launch of New York State’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licensing program. The first of its kind, this program prioritizes licensing individuals affected by the past criminalization of marijuana use. We spoke with Cleary Gottlieb Pro Bono Counsel, Katherin…

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2/22/24 GSK Empowering New Beginnings: Pro Bono Efforts to Secure Identity and Support for the Homeless 14:44

4M ago14:44

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In 2023, 148 members of GSK's Legal and Compliance Department global pro bono program served 160 clients,providing over 1200 hours of service. Since 2015, GSK has partnered with Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), an organization that provides free legal services to individuals and families who experience or face homelessness in Philadelphia. GSK lawy…

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11/16/23 Intel’s Pro Bono Expungement Clinics: PBI Signatory Showcase 11:34

8M ago11:34

11:34

In 2021, Intel Corporation partnered with legal service organizations across the country to provide pro bono assistance through expungement clinics in support of their commitment to racial justice. With unique volunteer opportunities available for all staff, Intel was able to bring in a much larger group of volunteers beyond attorneys. Their teams …

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9/21/23 Pro Bono Immigration Clinics: PBI Signatory Showcase Featuring Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and Skadden 18:48

9M ago18:48

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ADM and Skadden formed a pro bono partnership in 2019 to create a series of pro bono days of service, including clinics hosted in Skadden’s office. Since then, they have provided pro bono legal assistance to an array of clients – and over the years the partnership has averaged in assisting 12 to 40 individuals during each clinic. ADM and Skadden ha…

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How to Leverage CEO l Emma Schoth & Nick Smith 47:58

10M ago47:58

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The CEO experience is one that is incredibly unique. It leaves its participants with tools and skills that many of their peers don't have. So how do they use those skills to the max? In this episode, we’re joined by two successful CEO alumni, Nick Smith (Sangamon CEO) and Emma Schoth (Land of Lincoln CEO), to hear how CEO has helped them get to whe…

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Dan Chancellor l Co-founder, So iLL 55:58

10M ago55:58

55:58

In this week's conversation with Dan Chancellor, co-founder and owner of So iLL climbing, we peel back the curtain into what it takes to build a product-based company completely from scratch. From insight into the value of selling direct to consumer to the importance of building a positive team around you, Dan walks us through the ups and downs tha…

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Lindsay Boccardo l Speaker l Millennial Coach l Drummer 53:17

10M ago53:17

53:17

In this conversation, Lindsay Boccardo, a professional drummer turned millennial coach, shares her journey of how she got to where she is today. This episode is packed with valuable takeaways - from insights into how to find your passion at a young age to practical tips for identifying the direction you want to take in your life, and everything els…

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Sam Rowen & Sam Abrahamson l Founders, Onomy 52:23

10M ago52:23

52:23

In this conversation, Sam Rowen & Sam Abrahamson, founders of Onomy, share why they're so passionate about demystifying the "secrets" of adulthood by creating the educational content "we all wish we had growing up." From free courses to podcasts, Onomy is teaching millions of young adults personal finance, career-readiness, and more - all taught by…

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Dan Miller l New York Times Bestselling Author l Podcast Host 53:19

10M ago53:19

53:19

Dan Miller, world-renowned author of 48 Days do the Work and Life You Love, joined us for this episode to share how he created a life and work that he loved - from the ground up. Expect to hear insight from Dan about what he has seen to be the most predictive of an individual's success, the value of a growth mindset over a fixed mindset, and one of…

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Ainsley Britain l Author l Enneagram Coach l Podcast Host 51:55

11M ago51:55

51:55

Ainsley Britain has built a movement around helping young adults embrace their confidence, date healthy, and discover their true identity. In this episode, hear how Ainsley found - and followed- her passion to where she is today, how she encourages young people to find their own direction, and what it means to take risks, fail and pivot along the w…

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Joan Pacetti l Co-Founder, The Cookie Dough Cafe 47:48

11M ago47:48

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In this conversation, Joan Pacetti, founder of The Cookie Dough Cafe, shared her entrepreneurial transformation from stay at home mom to co-founder of the edible cookie dough craze that has taken the world by storm. Expect to hear insight into Joan's experience on Shark Tank, what success means to her and what it looks like to continuously evolve a…

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Chris Farace l Founder l CEO l Investor 52:52

11M ago52:52

52:52

In this energetic conversation, Chris Farace shares his inspiring and unexpected entrepreneurial journey from drum teacher to serial entrepreneur, who would go on to lead the way in Real Estate virtual reality space innovation before founding Comet Global, a company offering a range of artificial intelligence software growth tools that help thousan…

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Karis Hortin & Austin Brooks l Introduction to Season Two 20:23

11M ago20:23

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Karis (Hortin) Bell, this season’s host, and Austin Brooks, Executive Director of the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, kick off season two of the Fearless Founders podcast by revisiting the series’ mission, its inception, and the impact it's having on young people across the nation. Hear more about Karis’ story, how CEO impacted her own life…

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Trailer: Fearless Founders Season 2 1:04

11M ago1:04

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Mark your calendars! Season 2 of the Fearless Founders podcast drops next week on Tuesday, August 7th. Fearless Founders podcast is an audio adaptation of a live experience hosted for CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Program participants across the nation each year. A part of the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship’s ever-present mis…

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7/19/23 Religious Discrimination: PBI Signatory Showcase Featuring Milbank LLP 15:57

12M ago15:57

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Religious Discrimination Milbank LLP In a pro bono case Milbank represented All Muslim Association of America (AMAA), a non-profit that provides low-cost burial and funeral services to Muslims in the DMV area, against a county in Virginia that created an ordinance that specifically made it impossible for AMAA to put a cemetery on their property. Mi…

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5/25/23 Racial Justice: PBI Signatory Showcase Featuring Crowell & Moring 13:23

1y ago13:23

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Racial Justice Crowell & Moring On June 28, 2021, in a victory for racial justice, a settlement was announced on behalf of four residents of Baltimore’s Harlem Park, a predominately Black neighborhood, who filed a federal court lawsuit against the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD) and former Police Commissioner Kevin Davis. The residents’ laws…

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3/29/23 Pro Bono and Indigenous People: PBI Signatory Showcase featuring Robins Kaplan 13:26

1+ y ago13:26

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Robins Kaplan Pro Bono and Indigenous People In a pro bono case that has drawn national attention, Robins Kaplan sued the federal government on behalf of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services closed the only emergency room on the Rosebud Reservation. On behalf of the Tribe, Robins Kaplan attorneys argued that th…

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2/16/2023 Attorney Fees: Reed Smith 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

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Attorney Fees Reed Smith In this episode, PBI interviews Chris Walters, Senior Pro Bono Counsel at Reed Smith. Chris describes Reed Smith’s successful appeal in the Ninth Circuit of a lower court’s refusal to grant Reed Smith attorney fees in conjunction with the firm’s pro bono representation of a mistreated prisoner in the California correctional…

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9/1/2022 Expanding Access to Justice: DLA Piper and Mexico Appleseed 29:10

2y ago29:10

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Expanding Access to Justice DLA Piper For 14 years, Mexico Appleseed has been growing a network of law firms and corporate counsel engaging in pro bono in Mexico. In this episode, NihadMansour, Assistant Director, Law Firm Pro Bono Project® interviews Lisa Dewey, Pro Bono Partner, in DLA Piper’s Washington DC office, Maru Cortazar Executive Directo…

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Kristen Hadeed: Leadership Thought Leader | Author of Permission To Screw Up & Founder of Student Maid 44:49

2y ago44:49

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In her conversations with high-level businesses and organizations all over the world, Kristen Hadeed talks a lot about giving yourself - and others - permission to fail. But recently, she's also been passionate about what it means to give yourself permission to pivot - which is exactly what she did in her business over the past year. In this conver…

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Alexis Teichmiller l Emotional Growth Coach & Founder of The Deeper Life & Partnership Manager at Circle 51:01

2y ago51:01

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In this special role-reversal episode, we have the unique opportunity to hear from Fearless Founder host herself, Alexis Teichmiller. Expect candid conversation about how CEO helped prepare Alexis to build her own business at a young age, the challenges she overcame, and how the entrepreneurial mindset, in general, has supported her in both her ent…

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Wilbur You: Founder & CEO, Youtech 55:35

2y ago55:35

55:35

What’s the best social media platform for entrepreneurs today? In this episode, hear the perspective of Wilber You, CEO of Youtech, on that and more. He and Alexis discuss what it means to fail and why it is an important part of learning. No stranger to failure himself, Wilbur is a proponent of NOT letting your shortcomings dictate your success. Ex…

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Maya Elious: CEO, Built to Impact 59:42

2y ago59:42

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In 2008, Maya Elios was a freshman in college and designing Myspace pages for $35 a piece. By 2016, she was earning $10k a month. From there, she continued to build a wildly successful business as a personal brand strategist, coach, and consultant. Maya began her business early, so she understands how to struggle to be taken seriously when you're y…

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Cathryn Lavery: CEO & Founder of BestSelf Co 1:01:00

2y ago1:01:00

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In 2015, Cathryn Lavery launched a Kickstarter to crowdfund her first BestSelf journal. Just two years later, the company had grown to 8 million. In this refreshingly open and honest conversation, Cathryn and Alexis explore what that journey was like for Cathryn and her company. They touch on how important it is to set clear goals as well as a stra…

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6/30/22 Pro Bono Assistance for Ukraine: Interview with L4GG’s Lauren Worsek 12:40

2y ago12:40

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Assistance for Ukraine Interview with L4GG’s Lauren Worsek Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has given rise to many legal needs for those in Ukraine. In this episode, Nihad Mansour, Assistant Director, Law Firm Pro Bono Project® interviews Lauren Worsek, Director of Pro Bono Initiatives at Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG). Hear more about L4GG…

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Sarah Petty: Speaker, Author, Photography, & Owner of The Joy of Marketing 1:03:25

2y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

In this energetic and inspiring conversation, Sarah and Alexis talk through the key differences between owning a brick-and-mortar business and an online business. Come ready to hear Sarah's expert insight around the importance of building strong relationships in business, as well as the role that photography and visual content play in growing an au…

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Rory Vaden: Entrepreneur, Speaker, & Bestselling Author 1:04:51

2y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In this episode, entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author, Rory Vaden, and host Alexis Teichmiller discuss work ethic and how it plays a role in success. Stories will be shared as they unpack the topic of discipline and what it looks like in life and business. Be prepared, as well, for insight into Rory's expert perspective on attitude - what …

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5/31/22 Well-Being and Pro Bono: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP 18:29

2y ago18:29

18:29

Well-Being and Pro Bono Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP In honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month, PBI takes a look at what one firm, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, is doing to support health & wellness through pro bono. In this episode, Nihad interviews Jonathan Baum, Senior Counsel and Director of Pro Bono Services, and Janet Hoffman, Senior Counsel …

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Brandon Wynn: Olympic Champion and Entrepreneur 58:20

2y ago58:20

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When asked about his success, Brandon Wynn, Olympic Champion and Entrepreneur, always stressed that his mindset was the biggest factor in all of it. In this episode, Alexis and Brandon dig into what it means to build mental strength and how it can help navigate life, business, and personal challenges. Expect to hear personal stories about how to us…

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Introduction to Fearless Founders 30:04

2y ago30:04

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In this inaugural episode of the Fearless Founders podcast, hear season three host, Alexis Teichmiller and Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship’s Executive Director, Austin Brooks, discuss the mission behind the series, how it became a reality, and the impact it’s having on young people across the nation. They put into perspective the importance …

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3/31/2022 Staffing in the Name of Racial Justice Pro Bono 34:36

2y ago34:36

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Since 2020, many law firms have incorporated new racial justice efforts into their pro bono programs. Some have hired pro bono professional staff whose primary focus is to expand the firm’s racial justice work. Others have expanded the roles and responsibilities of their pro bono professionals to include racial justice. In this episode, hear from p…

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Teaser: Fearless Founders 0:43

2+ y ago0:43

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Fearless Founders – Fearless Founders podcast is an audio adaptation of a live experience hosted for CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Program participants across the nation each year. CEO is an entrepreneurship program provided by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship that is transforming young people across the nation into entrepr…

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PBI Challenge Report 29:20

2+ y ago29:20

29:20

As we wind down 2021 and gear up for 2022, PBI takes a look back at 2020, which was an extraordinary year for legal pro bono, despite the many challenges. In this episode, Nihad interviews members of the PBI Team, Eve Runyon, President & CEO, Erik Swenson, Director of Law Firm Pro Bono Project and Alyssa Saunders, Director of Corporate Pro Bono. He…

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DOJ's Office for Access to Justice 31:12

3y ago31:12

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In this episode, PBI interviews access to justice leaders, Tony West, Karen Lash, and Maha Jweied who all played an integral part in leading the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) first office for Access to Justice, which was formally established in 2016. Hear Tony, Karen, and Maha share more about the exciting recent announcements by the President and …

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EP#7 - The Challenge of COVID-19: Legal Community in Action 32:36

3y ago32:36

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"We have to challenge the status quo and model the way." In this episode, PBI interviews Jo-Ann Wallace, President and CEO of the National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA), to learn more about NLADA’s continued efforts to assist civil legal aid, public defenders and client and community advocates through the pandemic. Hear how NLADA is ad…

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EP#6 - The Challenge of COVID-19: Legal Community in Action 17:53

3+ y ago17:53

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In this episode, PBI interviews Ron Flagg, President of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), to learn more about the LSC eviction study that launched in September 2020. With many out of work and unable to pay rent due to the coronavirus pandemic, the nation finds itself in a heightened eviction crisis. Hear more about the LSC eviction study and wh…

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EP#5 - The Challenge of COVID-19: Legal Community in Action 21:05

3+ y ago21:05

21:05

"Don't let good be the enemy of the ok." PBI interviews Becky Troth, Executive Director of the DC Bar Pro Bono Center. As the largest provider of pro bono legal services in DC, the DC Bar Pro Bono Center continues to offer pro bono help amidst the global pandemic. Hear more about how the DC Bar Pro Bono Center is serving the District while keeping …

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EP#4 - The Challenge of COVID-19: Legal Community in Action 29:57

4y ago29:57

29:57

"This is about justice." PBI interviews Judge Jonathan Lippman, of counsel at Latham & Watkins in New York City and a former Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. Judge Lippman is also the chair of New York's COVID-19 Pro Bono Network, a task force created by the New York State Bar Association, in partnership with the state court syst…

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EP#3 - The Challenge of COVID-19: Legal Community in Action 25:30

4y ago25:30

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MassMutual’s General Counsel Michael O’Connor and Corporate Law Lead Counsel and Pro Bono Committee Founder Dorothy Varon join the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ Executive Director Silvia Argueta and Baker McKenzie’s Pro Bono Partner and Executive Director of the Pro Bono Practice Angela Vigil to describe how their organizations are effective…

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EP#2 - The Challenge of COVID-19: Legal Community in Action 15:11

4y ago15:11

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Featuring Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP’s Chair – Brad Karp, as well as Robert Atkins and Michael Gertzman, Co-chairs of the firm’s Litigation Department, this is the second in a special series of podcasts from PBI illuminating the legal aid and pro bono community’s response to COVID-19. In this episode, we hear more about the growin…

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EP#1 - The Challenge of COVID-19: Legal Community in Action 39:40

4y ago39:40

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This special episode reveals the depth and breadth of legal assistance needed to address the effects of the pandemic, and how to overcome the obstacles the legal community faces in finding and serving clients with the greatest need for help. PBI speaks to leaders Jim Sandman, Chair of the ABA COVID-19 Task Force, Ron Flagg, President of the Legal S…

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Global Pro Bono 30:15

4+ y ago30:15

30:15

Are you looking to expand your global pro bono practice? PBI talks to Wendy Atrokhov and Harry Redford of Latham & Watkins about global pro bono and the recently updated Global Pro Bono Survey (lw.com/gpbs), produced by Latham & Watkins with the support of PBI. The survey is part of an ongoing effort to promote and stimulate the growth of pro bono …

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Summer in the City 24:44

5y ago24:44

24:44

In this special episode, we sat down with our fantastic summer interns, The George Washington University Law School's Leah Calabro, the University of Michigan's Drew Sovel, and the University of Michigan Law School's Kyle Pham to talk about hip hop, their experiences at PBI working to promote pro bono and access to justice, ghostwriting, and much m…

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