Legal Speak

In this week's Legal Speak episode, New York class action attorney Alex Barnett reveals how performing stand-up comedy and writing screenplays make him more effective in court.   Hosts: Patrick Smith &  Cedra Mayfield  Guest: Alex Barnett Producer: Charles Garnar  

Geoffrey Potter runs a large anticounterfeiting practice for Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, which he has done since 1995.  The practice had something of an international detective mystery thing going on. Tracking down and seizing product, global investigations and some really weird, and, admittedly, clever ways to hawk bogus product. And there are real consequences if and when these products hit...

In this week's Legal Speak episode, former Minnesota prosecutor Jack Rice discusses the legality of prosecuting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following the January deaths of American citizens and immigrant detainees.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith  Guest: Jack Rice Producer: Charles Garnar  

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney Richard 'Dicky' Grigg pulls back the curtain on the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues among attorneys   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith  Guest: Dicky Grigg Reporter: Laura Lorek Producer: Charles Garnar  

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Atlanta Family and Law Divorce Attorney Crystal Wright sheds light on the national implications of Georgia's Equitable Caregiver Act. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith  Guest: Crystal Wright Producer: Charles Garnar  

Former federal prosecutor for the Central District of California Joe McNally details the legal elements involved in the extraction and pending prosecution of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on U.S. soil.   Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Joe McNally Producer: Charles Garnar  

Supreme Court of Georgia Justice Benjamin A. Land and U.S. District Judge Clay D. Land sit down with Legal Speak podcast co-host Cedra Mayfield to discuss what it's like being "brothers in law".   Hosts: Cedra Mayfiled & Patrick Smith Guests: Benjamin Land and Clay Land Producer: Charles Garnar

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek explores Venable partner Derek Smith's passion for high-energy concert photography.   Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek GuestL Derek Smith Producer: Charles Garnar

ALM Litigation Daily editor and columnist Ross Todd sat down with Tyson & Mendes founder Bob Tyson and managing partner Cayce Lynch to discuss their new book "Nuclear Verdicts: The Apex; Break the Pattern". The book looks at 100 closing arguments from cases that yielded disproportionately large non-economic damage awards for plaintiffs and how defense attorneys can avoid a similar fate.   Hosts: P...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

Ira Coleman and McDermott made waves last week when it was reported that the firm was exploring avenues for outside investment. Coleman sat down with Legal Speak's Patrick Smith to offer some clarification and discuss what is really happening, where the firm is on its path, and the philosophical and strategic reasons for exploring outside investment.

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

It has returned … and so have we!   More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a des...

It has returned … and so have we! More than just a legal event, the General Counsel Conference East empowers today's legal leaders for growth, innovation, and excellence. Designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals, the GCC East is the premier gathering that offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.  With a descr...

Dallas-based litigator John Jackson of Jackson Walker uncorks lesser-known details about his skillset as a wine expert. In addition to discussing his complex commercial litigation practice, Jackson reveals how his first sip of Napa Cabernet as an associate at a business dinner motivated him to later build a wine empire.    Host: Cedra Mayfield & Patriick Smith Reporter: Laura Lorek Guest: John Jac...

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers an...

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers an...

Guess what … it's back.  WIPL is back … and back where it started. Described as one of the "most inspiring and empowering women's conferences in the legal space," Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel.  This premier legal event, gathering 900+ senior female legal leaders for top-notch networking with peers an...