Legally Bond

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Mary Fitzpatrick, Bond’s director of attorney professional development, about how new associates can build trust, navigate uncertainty and grow their careers through curiosity, strong communication and intentional professional development. They also discuss the traits that help lawyers achieve long-term success, including emotional intelligence, rel...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney and chair of the firm's management committee Brian Butler about how AI is accelerating change across the legal industry and what it means for law firms navigating evolving client expectations, talent dynamics and traditional business models. They discuss responsible AI use, the continued importance of strong client serv...

In this Mental Health Awareness Month recap episode, Kim speaks with Jennifer Clayton, LMSW, Well-Being Program Manager for the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), about what burnout really looks like in the legal profession and why meaningful well-being goes beyond surface-level fixes. They discuss how sustained stress and workplace culture affect lawyers, along with practical, realistic stra...

As a kick off to Legally Bond's fifth year, Kim and Kate discuss the brief hiatus the podcast took at the start of the year and what's to come in 2026!

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond's Chief Marketing Officer, Kelly Beauchamp, about how law firms build trust, not hype, through client-focused marketing strategies. From digital platforms and LinkedIn to AI tools and personalized content, Kelly shares practical steps for attorneys and marketers to grow with purpose. 

In this special Veterans Day episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Beth Kubala , Executive Director of the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC) and teaching professor at Syracuse University College of Law . A retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and the first woman to serve as a Military Judge at Fort Drum, Beth shares how she continues her commitment to service through higher educa...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Debra Hamilton, founder of Hamilton Law and Mediation and a nationally recognized leader in mediating conflicts involving pets and animals. She’s also the host of the “ Why Do Pets Matter? ” podcast and a frequent speaker and writer on mediation and animal law.  Deb shares her journey from litigator to mediator, explores emerging legal trends like b...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Ralph (Buz) Code . Buz discusses joining Bond this past March after spending 50 years as a founding partner of the Rochester area law firm, Boylan Code LLP, how the trust and estate legal landscape has changed throughout his career and provides advice for any young lawyers looking to grow a trust and estate practice. 

In this special episode of Legally Bond, we get a chance to hear from Bond's newest class of associate trainees. Tim Bouffard, Cecilia Brey, Alex Brockhuizen, MacKenzie DiLeo, Grant Haffenden, McKenzie Kestler, Lindsay McCarthy, David Reinharz, Courtney Ryan, Lexi Takashima, Sheila Tapia, Joseph Vogt and Diana Waligora share what advice they'd impart on their 1L selves, why they are exci...

In this Summer Fun Series episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Bond attorney Chip Grieco , co-chair of the hospitality and tourism practice. Chip shares how environmental law led him to liquor licensing, and what hospitality businesses need to know about Section 111-A of New York’s Alcohol Beverage Control Act when applying for outdoor dining permits.

In this Summer Fun Series episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with labor and employment attorney Michael Billok about the rich history of Saratoga, New York. As the city prepares for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga, considered the turning point of the American Revolution, Mike shares insights on the plans to commemorate the date on local and national levels. Click here to learn more...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorneys Craig Olivo and Ralph Rosella , co-managing members of the newly combined Bond Long Island Office. Craig and Ralph discuss the strategic decisions that brought the Garden City and Melville offices under one roof and the positive impact this move will have on Bond clients in the metropolitan area.  Bond Long Island is now located at 68...

In this Pride Month episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond trust and estate attorney Christopher Phillips . Chris shares insights on advance planning, the issues that arise when legal protections aren’t in place, and unique considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to protect their assets and preserve their legacy. Resources discussed in this episode: Niagara Pride, Inc. Pride Center of...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with labor and employment attorney Hannah Redmond . Hannah, also Bond’s Summer Coordinator, discusses what law students can expect during the Firm’s Summer Law Clerk Program and provides some helpful tips to keep in mind while participating in the OCI process.

In this special Well-Being in Law Week episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Janet Thompson Jackson, founder of Paraplu Wellness and Well-Law and Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Officer for the Faculty of Law at University of Groningen in the Netherlands.  Drawing from her unique background as an attorney, law professor and wellness coach, Janet offers practical wisdom that challenges the...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond intellectual property attorney Fred Price . Fred breaks down the fundamentals of intellectual property law and explains the differences between patents, trademarks and copyright. He also explains what it means to be a registered patent attorney and discusses alternative protection strategies, such as trade dress, when patents aren't availa...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Sara Colacino . Sara discusses her labor practice in both the private and public sectors, her work with school districts and her passion for community service.  

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond attorney and co-chair of the firm’s cybersecurity and data privacy practice group Amber Lawyer . Amber discusses the distinction between data privacy and cybersecurity, provides updates on global and US privacy laws, and the new challenges that are arising from artificial intelligence. For information on the Honda settlement discussed in this e...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond litigation attorney Suzanne Messer . Suzanne discusses how she "grew up" at Bond, what it means to be a higher education litigator and her experience with class action lawsuits in state and federal courts. 

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond immigration attorney John Riley. John discusses his career path from pianist to South Korean law professor to immigration attorney at Bond to composer. While talking about the unique challenges faced in both the legal profession and musical theater, John shares insights into the extensive, creative process of bringing his musical "A Girl I...

In this special Empire State Winter Games episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Tracy Smith, Executive Director of the Adirondack Sports Council . Tracy discusses the mission of the Adirondack Sports Council in promoting sports and driving economic growth in New York. She also talks about the 2025 Empire State Winter Games, which will bring over 2,500 athletes to Lake Placid and surrounding are...

This special episode of Legally Bond is a part of Bond's 2025 Countdown to Data Privacy Day. Bond's cybersecurity and data privacy practice group co-chair, Jessica Copeland, speaks with Christine Wiktor, Area Vice President for Gallagher . Christine discusses how cyber insurance is crucial for organizations in today’s digital landscape and provides best practices for responding to cyber...

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim talks with Tina Foster, Executive Director of JustCause. JustCause provides legal assistance to low-income residents of Monroe County. Tina discusses the importance of pro bono work in bridging the access to justice gap and the need for civil legal assistance. For more information on how to get involved with JustCause, click here . 

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Gianelle Duby. Gianelle discusses the importance of organization compliance with the New York State sexual harassment prevention and awareness training requirements. For more information on Bond's online sexual and other workplace harassment prevention training programs, click here.  

In this episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Bond labor and employment attorney Rob Manfredo. Rob discusses how he transitioned his practice from corporate litigation to labor and employment with litigation when he joined Bond.