Best Practising Law Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Upsetting Precedent: Adam Liptak on Administrative Agencies Law and SCOTUS 36:26

7h ago36:26

36:26

Adam Liptak, Supreme Court Reporter for the New York Times, joins the inSecurities Podcast to talk about recent SCOTUS decisions that impact the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other administrative agencies, including a look at how the fall of Chevron will impact administrative agencies in the near term. Related CLE Program: You may als…

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Restoring Voting Rights in Florida 47:44

4h ago47:44

47:44

Recent changes in Florida law have restored the right to vote to over a million people who have served time for felony criminal convictions. Hear from lawyers involved in voting rights restoration — as well as a client looking forward to voting — about the long and complex effort to advocate for full participation in democracy, and how pro bono has…

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Positively Ponzi With Kathy Phelps 59:28

13d ago59:28

59:28

We revisit a favorite topic here on the inSecurities podcast — Ponzi schemes — but with a practicing attorney and author who literally wrote the book on Ponzi: Kathy Phelps, partner at Raines Feldman Littrell LLP. Chris and Kurt discuss some of the more technical aspects of the law and accounting that come into play after a Ponzi scheme has collaps…

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SECI Quarterly Update With George Wilson 49:09

27d ago49:09

49:09

On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt visit again with George Wilson, Director of PLI’s SEC Institute, to discuss highlights from the SECI Quarterly Newsletter. George highlights key takeaways from PCAOB’s 2023 inspection reports, CorpFin’s statements on cybersecurity incident disclosures, litigation challenging the SEC’s clim…

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Alleviating Entrepreneurs’ Pain Points With Pro Bono 44:43

1M ago44:43

44:43

Entrepreneurs, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, face a lot of pain points when starting a new business or nonprofit enterprise. Hear how corporate lawyers can ease the pain, and support initiatives that benefit communities, through pro bono legal help with Darryl Maxwell of the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, Jennifer Kent of Latham & Wat…

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SEC’s Brat Summer – Current Events with Sandra Hanna 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

With Kurt absent this week, Chris discusses current developments at the SEC with Sandra Hanna, who leads the securities enforcement practice at Steptoe. They discuss the short term impacts of Jarkesy, how 102(e) actions are evolving in real-time, the state of ESG enforcement after the disbanding of the Task Force, and what the SEC might look like i…

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Quality Audits Protect People: A Conversation With PCAOB Chair Erica Williams 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

Chris and Kurt sit down with Erica Williams, Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Chair Williams talks about her journey to the Chair’s office, the PCAOB’s rulemaking agenda, and the role of PCAOB inspections and enforcement. She also shares key takeaways from the PCAOB’s Sign up for email updates on the inSecurities podc…

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Special Crossover Episode With Pursuing Justice: Aiding Underserved Investors 53:59

2M ago53:59

53:59

In this special crossover episode with PLI’s Pursuing Justice podcast, hear about how pro bono clinics can help vulnerable investors protect their hard-earned retirement funds and nest eggs. Chris and Kurt are joined by Alicia Aiken, Director of the Danu Center’s Confidentiality Institute and host of PLI’s podcast Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Fil…

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Aiding Underserved Investors 47:44

2M ago47:44

47:44

In this special crossover episode with PLI’s inSecurities podcast, hear about how pro bono clinics can help vulnerable investors protect their hard-earned retirement funds and nest eggs. Alicia Aiken is joined by Kurt Wolfe and Chris Ekimoff for an informative conversation with law professors, a recent law school grad, and an SEC attorney about the…

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PLI’s “The SEC at 90” Program 28:46

3M ago28:46

28:46

On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt sit down with Cliff Kirsch, a partner at Eversheds Sutherland and Chair of the PLI program “The SEC at 90: A Celebration and Retrospective.” Cliff shares some of his key takeaways from this half-day PLI program aimed at celebrating the past, examining the present, and looking to the future…

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Pro Bono Transitions: From Law Student to Big Law Associate, Part Two 37:16

3M ago37:16

37:16

In the second part of Alicia Aiken’s conversation with Lexi Wung, recorded over a year later, Lexi has completed her first year as an associate with Kirkland & Ellis. Has she held on to her passion for pro bono? Hear what her experience has been like as she takes on “interesting, difficult, but meaningful” pro bono cases while building her skills i…

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Pro Bono Transitions: From Law Student to Big Law Associate, Part One 29:15

3M ago29:15

29:15

For a law student, it can be hard to figure out what a law firm job will be like — and whether pro bono will really be supported as part of regular work life. In the first of a two-part episode, hear from Lexi Wung, then a recent Michigan law grad entering a Big Law firm. She shares her aspirations, questions, and fears as an up-and-coming first-ge…

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Supreme Swipes at the SEC 59:48

3M ago59:48

59:48

On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt discuss recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that will have profound impacts for the SEC and other agencies. First, our co-hosts discuss the Jarkesy case, which held that defendants in SEC enforcement proceedings have a Constitutional right to have fraud cases heard by a jury. Next, Chris a…

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The Need for Arbitration Clinics 58:33

4M ago58:33

58:33

This episode of the inSecurities podcast features a roundtable with pro bono experts who discuss the need for law school clinics that represent retail investors in FINRA arbitrations. Nicole Iannarone, Associate Professor of Law at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, and Christine Lazaro, Professor of Clinical Legal Education and Direc…

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Law Firm Leadership During Challenging Times 1:06:29

4M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Legal industry leaders Brad S. Karp, Chair of Paul, Weiss, and Jami McKeon, Chair of Morgan Lewis, share insights from their impressive careers as long-time leaders of their respective firms and in the broader profession. From making tough decisions on controversial topics of the day to assessing how Generative AI will impact the industry's future,…

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Gary Gensler: Leaning into Protecting the American Public 46:27

5M ago46:27

46:27

SEC Chair Gary Gensler joins the inSecurities podcast to talk about how he and the Commission engage with the public, his efforts to build trust in the US capital markets, and the role of the SEC in protecting investors. Chair Gensler also discusses the SEC’s role with respect to cryptocurrencies (or “digital asset securities”) and tells us why US …

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The Future of Regulatory Reform and Lawyer Licensure 58:44

5M ago58:44

58:44

Structural barriers to change may represent the biggest enemy to innovation, access to justice, and a coherent system of lawyer formation. From regulations that define what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law to the often-undervalued role state supreme courts play in reimagining the future of lawyer licensure, our guests Jordan Furlong of …

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Educate and Activate: Successful Corporate Affairs Strategies 45:35

5M ago45:35

45:35

Erik Hotmire, Co-Founder of the consulting firm Watermark Strategies, joins the inSecurities podcast to discuss key characteristics of successful corporate affairs strategies. Erik tells Chris and Kurt how he draws on his experience as former spokesperson and Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the SEC in developing bespoke strategies for clients, an…

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Shaping the Law Firm Associate of the Future 1:00:32

5M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The history of lawyer formation has given rise to an educational structure that intentionally separates learning from practice, making it challenging to adapt to the modern pace of changing conditions. The arrival of next-generation technologies begs the question: How do we rapidly reimagine the future of associate development to ensure that legal …

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The Short Seller Enrichment Commission: Alex Platt Discusses His Latest SEC Whistleblower Research 42:01

5M ago42:01

42:01

Alex Platt, an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas School of Law, joins the inSecurities podcast to discuss his latest research paper, which documents the involvement of activist short sellers in the SEC whistleblower bounty program. Professor Platt explains why this phenomenon may undermine the SEC’s goal of rooting out and deterring m…

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Bonus Episode: Ryan Haygood and Ezra Rosenberg 32:03

6M ago32:03

32:03

In this bonus episode, Ryan Haygood and Ezra Rosenberg — recently featured in the Protecting Voting Rights episode — share how their backgrounds led to their professional focus on voter advocacy. Related CLE Program: You may also be interested in Voter Rights 2024. Attendees will examine current voting laws and challenges in the United States and l…

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The Future of DEI in Legal 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

The legal landscape around diversity, equity, and inclusion has shifted significantly in the wake of several significant judicial opinions. While the legal profession has been notoriously slow to make progress in its efforts to nurture more inclusive practice environments, our guests share their unwavering optimism about the advancement of inclusio…

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Ninety Years of Financial Regulation: Taming the Street With Diana Henriques 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Award-winning journalist Diana Henriques has spent her career covering financial markets, white collar crime, and market regulation. She joins Kurt and Chris to discuss her recent book, Taming the Street: The Old Guard, the New Deal, and FDR’s Fight to Regulate American Capitalism, which chronicles the decade following the 1929 stock market crash, …

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Generative AI and Lawyer Formation 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

The capabilities of generative artificial intelligence — reading, summarizing, analyzing, organizing, and producing draft documents —-- align with the very tasks law students and junior lawyers learn in the early years of practice. So how can we reimagine lawyer formation to harness AI’s efficiencies while also ensuring the full development of a la…

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Casting a Long Shadow: Assessing the Panuwat Insider Trading Case 41:11

6M ago41:11

41:11

In April 2024, the SEC prevailed on insider trading charges against Matthew Panuwat, relying for the first time on a theory known as “shadow trading.” Nick Morgan of ICAN and Steve Cazares of Orrick join the inSecurities Podcast to discuss an amicus brief ICAN submitted in the Panuwat litigation, policy arguments against the “shadow trading” theory…

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Protecting Voting Rights 41:52

6M ago41:52

41:52

Laws restricting the ability to vote, such as unnecessarily strict voter ID requirements, disproportionately impact voters of color. Hear a conversation with Ezra Rosenberg (Voter Rights 2024 Program Chair) and Ryan Haygood about how pro bono advocacy plays a crucial role in the ongoing fight to protect voters’ rights and fulfill the American visio…

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The Status of Attorney Well-Being 1:05:11

7M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

The last few years have marked a sea change in the way the profession thinks about mental health and attorney well-being. Paula Davis of the Stress & Resilience Institute and Shailini George of Suffolk University Law School join us to discuss the science underlying team well-being and how to support lawyers in elevating their health, beginning in t…

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Pursuing Justice at the Movies 1:09:00

7M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Host Alicia Aiken welcomes fellow movie buff and attorney John Whitcomb for a lively discussion of how pro bono has been depicted in past Oscar-nominated films — and how these stories reflect the popular understanding of access to justice. Explore our Pro Bono programs and resources Learn about our Pro Bono Memberships and Scholarships for qualifie…

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Arbitrary Materiality Standards and “Walking the SPAC Plank” 51:56

7M ago51:56

51:56

George Wilson, Director of PLI’s SEC Institute (SECI), joins the inSecurities podcast — for a record ninth time! — to discuss highlights from the recent SECI Quarterly Newsletter (sign up HERE), including the SEC’s final climate disclosure and SPAC accounting rules, and recent developments at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) an…

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Bonus Episode: Speaking, Literally, from SEC Speaks in 2024 17:29

7M ago17:29

17:29

Check out this recap of PLI’s program, the SEC Speaks in 2024, which Chris attended in-person in Washington DC. He provides his thoughts on the topics discussed by SEC staff as a part of the program, as well as conducting some on-the-street interviews with attendees and PLI staff. You can learn more about the program at the link below, as well as s…

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Leading the Most Intergenerational Legal Workforce in History 56:01

7M ago56:01

56:01

How in the world can today's legal leaders tackle the complexity of creating a vision to guide four different generations simultaneously? Join our guest experts Diana Cortes of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Jessie Spressart of Optia Consulting as we explore frameworks for organizing intergenerational conversations, describe the experience of lead…

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Won’t Get Fooled Again: Kelly Richmond-Pope Talks Fraud Cases 42:37

7M ago42:37

42:37

Dr. Kelly Richmond-Pope has been a thought leader in the forensic accounting space for more than a decade. She joins Chris to discuss her accounting origin story, her academic research as a professor at DePaul University in Chicago, and her side gigs as a filmmaker and author, having produced and directed the 2013 documentary All the Queen’s Horses…

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Investing in Public Blockchains 38:32

8M ago38:32

38:32

Matt Walsh, Founding Partner of Castle Island Ventures, a venture capital firm focused exclusively on public blockchains, joins the inSecurities podcast to talk about the regulatory landscape and market structure challenges for entrepreneurs who are building #blockchain infrastructure and application companies. Matt also tells Chris and Kurt about …

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The Commodities Enforcement Landscape: Spoofing, Manipulation and More 56:59

8M ago56:59

56:59

On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt tackle commodities enforcement. Jamie McDonald, a Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell and a former Director of Enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Avi Perry, a Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and a former Chief of the Market Integrity and Major Frauds Unit …

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Protecting Philly Homeowners 47:34

8M ago47:34

47:34

There is a looming crisis in Philadelphia, where the poverty rate is high, the housing stock is old, and gentrification is transforming traditionally Black neighborhoods. The ability to pass on generational wealth is at risk, as families who thought they legally inherited their homes encounter “tangled titles” and other legal complications. Learn h…

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The Evolving State of ESG Initiatives 55:42

8M ago55:42

55:42

In this episode, guest experts David Curran of Paul, Weiss and Lisa Fairfax of The Institute for Law & Economics at Penn Carey Law discuss ESG initiatives in the legal sector: What does ESG mean; how are corporations aligning governance to ensure the fulfillment of public commitments on social and environmental issues; how are law firms developing …

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Generative AI: Innovation in the General Counsel's Office 48:16

8M ago48:16

48:16

Dive into this fast-paced conversation with Ilona Logvinova, formerly of McKinsey & Co., and Darth Vaughn of Ford Motor Co., about how generative AI is poised to impact the relationship between corporate counsel and law firms. Learn about how corporate legal departments are leading the way in leveraging technology so lawyers can focus on the most s…

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State of the Corporate Legal Services Industry 57:30

8M ago57:30

57:30

Drawing on the combined expertise of two knowledgeable industry analysts, ALM’s Patrick Fuller and Heather Nevitt, this session explores the evolving relationship between corporate counsel and the law firms that serve them. With an emphasis on client expectations, revenue trends, and the role of emerging technologies, this episode's guest experts h…

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Generative AI and Access to Justice 1:00:32

8M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The Hon. Bridget Mary McCormack, President and CEO of the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution, and Andrew Perlman, Dean of Suffolk University Law School, explore the intersection of generative AI and access to justice with two trailblazers in the legal profession. With their perspectives from the helm of a l…

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Bonus Episode: Boxes and Lines | IEX Exchange 47:37

8M ago47:37

47:37

Check out our inSecurities hosts Chris Ekimoff and Kurt Wolfe as guests on this special episode of Boxes and Lines from IEX Exchange.By Practising Law Institute

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Welcome to Fast Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession 1:29

8M ago1:29

1:29

Buckle up as we hit the gas with Fast Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession, a PLI podcast hosted by legal innovator and thought leader Jen Leonard. The legal profession has seen unprecedented changes over the past few years, with no signs of slowing down. Fast Tracked brings you in‑depth discussions with leading experts on how cutting‑e…

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Betterment’s View of the Regulatory Landscape 41:41

9M ago41:41

41:41

Josh Rubin, Vice President of Legal at Betterment, joins the inSecurities podcast to discuss Betterment’s view of the regulatory landscape. Josh explains how Betterment navigates the sometimes overlapping rules and regulations of the SEC, FINRA, DOL, IRS, FDIC, and CFPB — then tells Chris and Kurt why Betterment doesn't always line up with the rest…

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Enlisting In-House Counsel to Support Homeless Youth 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Finding accurate, locally specific information about the rights of homeless youth can be challenging. To address that problem, Baker & McKenzie leads pro bono teams that create Homeless Youth Handbooks for each state. Learn how Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and the in-house legal team from Enterprise Mobility joined up with Baker & McKenzie to…

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The Cost of Regulation: Setting the SEC’s Budget 40:15

9M ago40:15

40:15

Anne Kelley joins the inSecurities Podcast to unpack the federal agency appropriations process. Anne is a Partner at the legislative consulting firm, Mercury Strategies. Before joining Mercury Strategies, Anne served as a political appointee at the SEC where her work spanned five Administrations and nine SEC Chairs and Acting Chairs. On this episod…

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Capital Ideas With Martha Legg Miller 47:02

10M ago47:02

47:02

On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt chat with Martha Legg Miller, the Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Strategy at Fidelity Investments and former Director of the SEC’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation. Martha talks about the role of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, …

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2024: A Cardinal Year for Crypto 41:32

10M ago41:32

41:32

Perianne Boring, the Founder and CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, joins the inSecurities Podcast to explain why 2024 will be “the year crypto goes mainstream.” Chris, Kurt, and Perianne chat about the history and mission of The Chamber, the digital assets crypto and regulatory environment, and Perianne’s 2024 outlook for crypto.…

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Podcasting Pro Bono: A Look Back at 2023 43:48

10M ago43:48

43:48

In this year-end episode, host Alicia Aiken sits down with producer Daniel Painitz to chat about Pursuing Justice’s coverage of hot topics in the news, issues of interest to in-house counsel, ethical storytelling, helping veterans and artists — and much more. PLI is proud to support the essential public service work of the legal profession: Explore…

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The SEC’s Approach to Rulemaking and Predictive Data Analytics 48:30

11M ago48:30

48:30

Brett Redfearn, a former Director of the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets and the Founder and CEO of Panorama Financial Markets Advisory, joins the inSecurities podcast to discuss the Commission’s approach to rulemaking and its recent Predictive Data Analytics (PDA) rule proposal.By Practising Law Institute

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Serving the Public Good: Entrepreneur Edition 47:10

11M ago47:10

47:10

In the legal space, Pro Bono typically means working for free — volunteering your time and legal skills. What if there’s another way to serve the public good? In this episode, meet Daissy Dominguez and Samoane Williams and learn about the Justice Entrepreneurs Project, which creates law firms designed to meet working families’ legal needs with pred…

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Zeke Faux on Number Go Up 44:58

11M ago44:58

44:58

On this episode of the inSecurities Podcast, Chris sits down with investigative reporter Zeke Faux to talk about his book Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall.By Practising Law Institute

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