Best The O Melveny Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 4: In-House Perspectives on AI Policy & Regulation 37:51

2M ago37:51

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O’Melveny’s podcast “Achieve With...” features the country’s top lawyers in conversation with industry thought leaders on the defining issues of the day. On the latest episode, Tony Beasley, Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft and Jonathan Crawford, Managing Counsel at Adobe, join Mark Liang, a partner in O’Melveny’s Intellectual Property & Techn…

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Episode 3: National Security Enforcement Ramps Up 28:15

4M ago28:15

28:15

O’Melveny’s podcast Achieve With...features the country’s top lawyers in conversation with industry thought leaders on the defining issues of the day. On the latest episode, Negar Tekeei, SDNY Chief of National Security and International Narcotics and Tara La Morte, SDNY Chief, Illicit Finance & Money Laundering Unit, join O’Melveny partners and fo…

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Episode 2: The Impact of National Security Policy on Corporate America 21:58

8M ago21:58

21:58

On the latest episode, AMD General Counsel Harry Wolin joins former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain and O’Melveny National Security Group Chair Greta Nightingale to share insights on the impact of US national and economic policies on corporate America and how measures like the CHIPS Act are affecting semiconductor companies’ operations and cro…

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Episode 1: AI’s Promise and Peril 47:21

9M ago47:21

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The inaugural episode of “Achieve With…” tackles artificial intelligence, with Google DeepMind General Counsel Tom Lue joining former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain and O'Melveny partner Brian Boyle in a discussion of AI’s astonishing power to help and harm. The wide-ranging conversation covers everything from neural network technology and th…

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Episode 9: Restructuring Challenges in a Pandemic World 32:24

2+ y ago32:24

32:24

From remote hearings to changes in bankruptcy laws, companies that went through restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic have had some challenges. In episode nine of The Cramdown, host Daniel Shamah talks with Dan Hugo, senior managing director with FTI Consulting, about how the restructuring practice has changed since the start of the pandemic a…

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Episode 8: Introducing O’Melveny’s Dallas-Based Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partners 25:50

3y ago25:50

25:50

Video: Episode 8: Introducing O’Melveny’s Dallas-Based Bankruptcy & Restructuring PartnersBy The Cramdown

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Episode 7: Lessons Learned from Recent Restructurings by a Non-Restructuring Professional 36:35

3y ago36:35

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Restructuring can be complex even for the most experienced professionals. In recent years, many lenders who are not traditional “distressed investors” found themselves in restructuring processes and received a crash course in bankruptcy and reorganization. In episode seven of the Cramdown podcast, host Daniel Shamah talks with Reema Agarwal, Senior…

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Episode 6: 24-Hour Chapter 11s: The Ins and Outs 28:50

3y ago28:50

28:50

In recent years, numerous companies have filed for and emerged from chapter 11 in less than 24 hours, seemingly setting a new record for “shortest ever bankruptcy” each time. Daniel Shamah and Joe Zujkowski discuss what led to this trend, the ideal conditions for a 24-hour chapter 11, and whether the trend will continue in the future.…

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Episode 5: Potential Changes to the Bankruptcy Code 34:20

3y ago34:20

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Together, the COVID crisis and a new Congress sparked fresh discussion around amending the Bankruptcy Code. In episode 5 of The Cramdown, O’Melveny Restructuring partners Daniel Shamah and Maria DiConza discuss potential changes to the Code, and the effects in three principal areas—treatment of employees and consumers, treatment of insiders, and tr…

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Episode 12 - Practicing in Place: Lessons Learned from Remote Work 44:02

3+ y ago44:02

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Episode 12 of the O’Melveny Podcast features a candid discussion between firmwide hiring partner Jeeho Lee (NY), Los Angeles office head Dawn Sestito, and labor and employment associate Racquel Martin (SF) about O’Melveny’s transition to a remote-work environment. Specific topics include how O’Melveny successfully integrated summer associates into …

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Episode 4: Lender On Lender Priming 37:30

3+ y ago37:30

37:30

A growing number of non-pro rata and priming transactions in the financial markets are pitting corporate lenders against each other. In episode 4 of The Cramdown, O’Melveny partners Daniel Shamah and Jennifer Taylor join hosts Nancy Mitchell and John Rapisardi to discuss the practice of priming, its permissibility under existing law, and potential …

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Episode 3: Understanding Brazilian Bankruptcy Law—Opportunities, Innovations, and Impact 43:29

3+ y ago43:29

43:29

Brazil’s recently reformed bankruptcy law embraces more modern principles of corporate restructurings. Antonio Affonso Mac Dowell Leite de Castro and Marcos Leite de Castro of the leading Brazilian law firm Mac Dowell, Melo & Leite de Castro Advogados join O’Melveny partners John Rapisardi and Joe Zujkowski to discuss this recent shift. Antonio and…

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Episode 2: Financial Distress in Higher Education 32:14

4y ago32:14

32:14

O’Melveny partners Maria DiConza and Denise Raytis join host Nancy Mitchell to assess how colleges and universities are responding to a range of financial pressures caused by COVID-19. Maria and Denise offer insights from a restructuring and project development perspective, respectively, in forecasting the pandemic’s long-term impact on higher educ…

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Episode 1: The Commercial Real Estate Market—Ground Zero of the 2020 Pandemic Recession 30:54

4y ago30:54

30:54

O’Melveny partners Michael Hamilton and Steve Warren discuss landlord-tenant issues in light of the global pandemic, their impact on lease agreements, and how bankruptcy decisions could affect negotiations.By The Cramdown

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Episode 11 - Damali Taylor: “Why Not You?” 35:45

4y ago35:45

35:45

San Francisco hiring partner Damali Taylor and Celo general counsel and O’Melveny alumna Brynly Llyr sat down in March before the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order took effect to share their perspectives on career development and legal diversity through the lens of Damali’s impressive career. Damali walks us through her unique path to becoming an a…

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Episode 10 - Diversity & Inclusion at O'Melveny 37:20

4+ y ago37:20

37:20

Los Angeles hiring partner Catalina Vergara leads a discussion of the four pillars of diversity and inclusion at O’Melveny: pipeline, recruiting, retention, and professional success. Guests include DC-based Diversity & Inclusion Manager Olivia Blair, New York counsel and head of O’Melveny’s NY/DC LGBTQ Employee Network Dan Franklin, and Los Angeles…

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Episode 9 - Breaking Down a Pro Bono Reproductive Rights Trial in Arkansas 24:37

5y ago24:37

24:37

Partner Leah Godesky, associate Kelly Scavone, and summer associate Lauren Casale walk through how their cross-country team, equipped with an “army of summer associates,” briefed, prepped, argued, and ultimately led three abortion clinics to victory in Little Rock Family Planning Services, et al v. Rutledge, et al.…

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Episode 8 - Pymetrics 22:49

5y ago22:49

22:49

What is Pymetrics, how does it work, and why are we using it? O’Melveny diversity and inclusion partner Darin Snyder joins firmwide hiring partner Allen Burton, associate Brandon Harper, and Pymetrics’s Andrew Avrin to discuss how the firm is innovating to address implicit bias in the recruiting process and increase diversity.…

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Episode 7 - O'Melveny's Fintech Practice 30:54

5y ago30:54

30:54

What’s fintech law all about? Data security and privacy practice co-chair Steve Bunnell talks with fintech practice chair Eric Sibbitt and white collar partner Damali Taylor about the types of clients they advise in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, their outlook on fintech enforcement trends, and how law students interested in fintech can p…

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Episode 6 - Legal Writing 27:03

5+ y ago27:03

27:03

O’Melveny’s Litigation Department co-chair Rich Goetz and award-winning in-house editor Jesse Katz join Allen to discuss arguably the most important legal skill: writing. Topics include the importance of effective written advocacy, how O’Melveny helps associates develop their persuasive writing chops, and the unique role Jesse plays in elevating ou…

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Understanding Xiaomi’s Global Strategy – Donovan Sung, Xiaomi Global’s Head of Product & Marketing 37:03

6y ago37:03

37:03

We recently visited the Xiaomi office to chat with Donovan Sung, Director of Product Management and Marketing at Xiaomi Global. Over the past few years, Donovan has led not only product development, but also helped build the global team at Xiaomi responsible for launching in dozens of new markets around the world and turning Xiaomi into a truly glo…

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Episode 5 - Pro Bono & Corporate Social Responsibility 33:53

6y ago33:53

33:53

O’Melveny’s director of corporate social responsibility Rochelle Karr, pro bono counsel Jerri Shick, and counsel Deanna Rice provide an inside perspective of the firm’s pro bono and CSR programs. Topics range from how to differentiate law firms’ pro bono/CSR programs, the role of pro bono in associates’ professional development, and how a robust CS…

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Episode 4 - Clerkships: Are They Worth It? 36:06

6+ y ago36:06

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Allen is joined by fellow New York-based partner Anton Metlitsky and counsel Jen Sokoler, and welcomes back Los Angeles hiring partner Catalina Vergara to discuss their experiences as law clerks in the US Supreme Court, Circuit Court, and District Courts. Among other things, Anton, Jen, and Catalina cover the process, the pros and cons of pursuing …

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ofo and the Future of Urban Transportation - With ofo SEA GM Alan Jiang (via The Harbinger) 25:59

6+ y ago25:59

25:59

Today we are joined by Alan Jiang, Head of Southeast Asian business for ofo, the world’s leading station-free bike sharing company. Alan oversees the company’s strategy and operations in Southeast Asia. Previously, Alan worked at Uber for four years, helping to launch Uber’s business in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Today, Alan starts by…

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Episode 3 - So What Do Corporate Lawyers Actually Do? 36:57

6+ y ago36:57

36:57

Entertainment, Sports & Media partner Amy Siegel (Century City), Project Finance & Development Practice co-chair Eric Richards (Los Angeles), and M&A partner David Schultz (New York) join host and firmwide hiring partner Allen Burton to discuss their paths to becoming corporate lawyers and share insights into their practices and tips for setting yo…

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The Do’s and Do Not’s of China Market Entry – with O’Melveny Managing Partner Walker Wallace 30:54

7y ago30:54

30:54

We sit down with Walker Wallace, managing partner of O’Melveny’s Shanghai office, to discuss how foreign tech companies should think about entering the China market. It’s worth noting that most tech start-ups should not even consider China entry in the early days, as building up tech and achieving a focused product-market fit should be the only pri…

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“Rent-to-Buy” the Chinese Runway – with YCloset COO Michael Wang 32:55

7y ago32:55

32:55

Today we catch up with my good friend Michael Wang, who is currently COO of YCloset, an online clothing rental and subscription service that raised $20m Series B in March and has already scaled to 40 cities in China. Before YCloset, Michael was on the other side of the table, having spent a few years at KKR before joining IDG Capital, where he was …

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A Gradual, Evolutionary Approach to Disrupting Education - with 17zuoye Cofounder Dun Xiao 41:33

7y ago41:33

41:33

Dun Xiao's pursuit of a quality education has taken him around the world, from Cambridge University to MIT and Harvard, where he studied electrical and information engineering. Armed with a lifelong passion for education and his technical background, Xiao Dun was inspired to found 17zuoye.com, (a.k.a. Homework Together), the largest online homework…

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Episode 2 - The First-Year Perspective 28:11

7y ago28:11

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First-year associates John Hill, Jordyn Ostroff, and Maiah Parks join host and firmwide hiring partner Allen Burton to discuss their experiences as they’ve begun their careers at O’Melveny. They also share tips and best practices on the callback process and how to choose the firm that is the best fit for you.…

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Episode 1 - Summer Associates: The O'Melveny Experience 30:33

7y ago30:33

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Learn about O’Melveny’s top-ranked summer associate program, including training, mentoring, work coordination, and social events. Host and firmwide hiring partner Allen Burton is joined by Los Angeles hiring partner Catalina Vergara and Washington, DC-based counsel Deanna Rice to shed light on their offices’ summer programs.…

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