Coopers' Code

This is part II of our conversation with Krista Mitzel, entrepreneur and business-savvy employment defense lawyer, helping us understand why we need to surround ourselves with folks who are fountains instead of drains. If you missed Part I, make sure to stream it first: Youtube:  ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/Gcu64531WzQ Spotify:  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GIf3Q2DVriMTVxzRvH9Q1?si=Yy9_VHWESUao...

In today’s episode we sit down with Krista Mitzel, entrepreneur and business-savvy employment defense lawyer as she helps us understand why we need to surround ourselves with folks who are fountains instead of drains.  As an employment lawyer and people expert, Krista and her team help businesses, executives, and human resource professionals craft proactive and preventative strategies to comply wi...

This is part III of a three-part conversation with Nathaniel Leeds. If you missed Part I and Part II, make sure to stream it first: Youtube Part I: https://youtu.be/LK5R7AKAbYc?feature=shared Part II: ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/vTAE6NCVcfQ?feature=shared Spotify Part I: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yzXC90YTN2faL1qI3JhFh?si=Du1Q-IZHSYCLltEU0BxtOg⁠⁠ Part II: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6L1KXdiIOs...

This is part II of a three-part conversation with Nathaniel Leeds. If you missed Part I, make sure to stream it first: Youtube:  ⁠https://youtu.be/LK5R7AKAbYc Spotify:  ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yzXC90YTN2faL1qI3JhFh?si=Du1Q-IZHSYCLltEU0BxtOg Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gift-of-cancer-nathaniel-leeds-part-i/id1679622653?i=1000658462788 Nathaniel is a medical...

This is a three-part conversation with Nathaniel Leeds. Nathaniel is a medical malpractice lawyer with Mitchell Leeds LLP, taking on challenging cases on behalf of those harmed by health care errors. On an intellectual level Nathaniel is one of the smartest people I know. His interests are broad, encompassing medicine, history, and mechanics, and whatever else currently attracts his or his sons’ a...

Today we’re continue with Part II of our conversation with P. Bobby Shukla, exploring employment law, fighting for workers’ rights, trials, and life. If you missed Part I, make sure to stream it first: Youtube: https://youtu.be/oPvPbMz_CA0 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OW3r5ewvYHgh5aCbblhoc?si=An8qfmY0TCW1qRcHQi5tNA Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-trials-...

Today’s conversation with P. Bobby Shukla explores employment law, fighting for workers’ rights, trials, and life. Bobby’s Shukla Law, P.C. focuses on employment law and trying employment cases on behalf of employees. Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblowing, pay equity – she’s seen and prosecuted all types of predatory employer behavior. Her work has garnered all types of accolades...

Today we’re continue with Part III of our conversation with Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, also formerly Dean of University of San Francisco’s Law School from 1999-2013. If you missed Part I and Part II, make sure to stream them first: Youtube Part I:  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqDBH_SZQ1Y Part II: https://youtu.be/pNcVxx5...

Today we’re continue with Part II of our conversation with Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, also formerly Dean of University of San Francisco’s Law School from 1999-2013. If you missed Part I, make sure to stream it first: Youtube:  https://youtu.be/iqDBH_SZQ1Y?feature=shared Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZcA9h37WlM7N...

Today we’re fortunate to have the Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, also formerly Dean of University of San Francisco’s Law School from 1999-2013. During this time Dean Brand oversaw the transformation of the law school’s facilities, including faculty expansion, a new library, and complete reconstruction of the main hall. Simultaneo...

As we embrace the exciting changes of Season 2, complete with a new format and video content available on our official ⁠ Youtube channel , we take a moment to honor our roots. This episode features a collection of the finest snippets, legal profession insights, captivating anecdotes, and expert advice that have shaped our podcast's Season 1. Join us and share your thoughts on your favorite epi...

Join an old lawyer and young lawyer (guest Robert Igleheart) as we discuss keeping current with technology and its importance in case investigation and more global professional success. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/who-moved-my-typewriter/ We are now on video as well. You can watch the episodes on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

How do we effectively keep clients up to date? And how do we tell their story? Maintaining that personal relationship with a client is critical to both. Enjoy this conversation with lawyer Robert Igleheart as we explore ways to be both an effective communicator with one’s clients as well as an effective advocate for them. Wondering about this episode’s title? It is indeed a reference to the line d...

Today we’ll be exploring family law and its implications for our clients, with family law master Lorie Nachlis. Why do we want to know about family law? Because our clients are humans, humans have families, and families sometimes have friction. We want to be able to issue spot for our clients, and when appropriate make sure they get help from someone like Lorie. So who is Lorie Nachlis? She’s a pr...

Career transitions can be challenging in the professional world. Today we’ll be discussing the considerations that go into transitions, handling them smoothly and professionally, and making decisions that are best for the professional and the firm. Enjoy this conversation with attorney Robert Igleheart, who recently went through this experience. More on Robert Igleheart: https://www.coopers.law/ro...

This is Part II of our conversation with guest Rich Schoenberger.⁠ If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can find it here (audio) or here (video) Today we get to explore jury selection, trial, and balance with Richard Schoenberger. Rich is a name partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger, where he has practiced for 37 years. This follows a stint as an Alameda County Deputy District Att...

Today we get to explore jury selection, trial, and balance with Richard Schoenberger. Rich is a name partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger, where he has practiced for 37 years. This follows a stint as an Alameda County Deputy District Attorney. Rich’s talent and hard work have resulted in countless record-setting trial verdicts and have led to his being invited to join the most presti...

Today’s show examines California’s Mandatory Initial Disclosures, heralding major changes to discovery under C.C.P. section 2016.090 that went into effect with cases filed on or after January 1, 2024. We cover the statute change and strategic and ethical implications in cases going forward. To read the article this is based on go to: ⁠https://www.coopers.law/show-me-what-you-got/⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Mil...

Today’s show, with guest Roslyn Whitney, goes deep examining stress and stress management in the legal profession, including zero cost tools to recenter instantaneously in the heat of courtroom battle (a hint – it involves breathing) and keep one happy and focused in a combative and adversarial career. I first came to know Roslyn when she was recommended by a close lawyer friend. My daughter, four...

Today we’re discussing addiction in the legal profession with The Other Bar’s resident life saver David Mann. This includes how to recognize it in others and yourself to minimize risk in your practice. Why should we listen to David Mann? Because he’s been there. On one hand, David’s bio reads like a 001%er: Valedictorian not only in high school but college. Stanford Law. A top white shoe law firm,...

This is Part II of our conversation with guest Christopher J. Beeman. If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can here. Chris is a nationally renowned trial lawyer at Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley. Having been on the other side of the v from Chris on a few cases, he’s the type of lawyer one says, “Great!” and “Crap!” in equal parts when he shows up in a case. Great because he’s friendly...

We’re excited to sit down with today’s guest Christopher J. Beeman. Chris is a nationally renowned trial lawyer at Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley. Having been on the other side of the v from Chris on a few cases, he’s the type of lawyer one says, “Great!” and “Crap!” in equal parts when he shows up in a case. Great because he’s friendly, professional, knows what to fight over and what not...

Today’s show examines discovery battles, including how to avoid them by getting material other ways, holding the line, and strategies behind moving to compel. To read the article this is based on go to: https://www.coopers.law/land-wars-in-asia-discovery-battles-the-most-classic-of-blunders/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded &...

Today’s show looks at guardians ad litem, minors’ compromises, and the particular rules involved when representing those who cannot fend for themselves in the same way. To read the article this is based on go to: https://www.coopers.law/a-minor-compromise/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music b...

Today’s show examines California’s Mandatory Initial Disclosures, heralding major changes to discovery under C.C.P. section 2016.090 that went into effect with cases filed on or after January 1, 2024. We cover the statute change and strategic and ethical implications in cases going forward. To read the article this is based on go to: https://www.coopers.law/show-me-what-you-got/ Hosted by ⁠⁠Miles...