NYCLA Amicus Curiae

Daniel Wiig, NYCLA Amicus Curiae podcast host, had the privilege of speaking with legendary criminal defense attorney Alan M. Dershowitz .  Download this episode to hear what Mr. Dershowitz's really feels about the OJ Simpson Case, what his litmus test is for clients he won't represent, & the current state of political discourse. In a criminal system where defendants are innocent until proven guil...

Our Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with Hon. Bruce Marshall Selya, Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Judge Selya's career spans more than six decades and he is noted as one of the most highly quoted jurists in the United States with more than 1000 published judicial opinions. Hon. Selya hired future Supreme Court Justice nominee Ketanji...

NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast is proud to share our conversation with Lewis Tesser, is a founding partner and counsel at the New York law firm of Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP & Charles "Chet" Kerr advocate and senior advisor for both for-profit and not-for-profit companies and groups. Both Lewis Tesser & Charles "Chet" Kerr are members of NYCLA's Justice Center Task Force charged with investigating t...

NYCLA Amicus Curiae is proud to present this conversation with Richard P. Swanson, NYCLA Vice President, discussing the SCOTUS ruling regarding vaccine mandates in the National Federation of Independent Business et al., v. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, et al. , the Supreme Court stayed OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, Emergency Temporary Standard (vacc...

NYCLA Amicus Curiae is proud to bring you our latest episode: A Conversation with Brad R. Roth, Professor of Law & Political Science, Wayne State University Law School. Listen to this comprehensive discussion, as Prof. Roth provides elucidation on international laws as they relate to Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. What role does NATO have in this conflict? Does the Geneva Convention apply? What...

We're celebrating Women's History Month with a 3-part series of engaging, informative, and enlightening conversations with women leaders in the legal profession. Listen as our host Daniel K. Wiig asks the questions we really want to know regarding how far we've come and how far we have to go in the pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our illustrious guests are: Catherine A. Christian , Chi...

Our Host Dan Wiig, sits down with the Founder of the Lawyer's Edge to discuss the importance of Sponsorship and how it differs from Mentorship. The conversation delves into the importance of networking (yes, even in a pandemic), how to build effective relationships over social media, the keys to communication, and much, much more. This is the second episode in our Women's History Month series. We...

The New York County Lawyers Association Amics Curiae Podast is proud to bring you its latest episode, A Conversation with Adrienne B. Koch, Partner at Katsky Korins LLP & NYCLA President Elect. She will be continuing the legacy of women who've served as President of the NYCLA, beginning with Rosalind S. Fink, the first woman to be elected NYCLA president in 1997. Adrienne sits down with host Danie...

Welcome to the 1st episode of 2022: NYCLA Amicus Curiae with Host Dan Wiig. Our esteemed guest is the Hon. Joseph F. Bianco, U.S. Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Co-Chair, Justice For All Initiative. Judge Bianco is here to discuss the circuit-wide civic education initiative -- Justice For All: Courts and the Community which was launched by former Chief Judge Robert A. Katzma...

The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig.: A Conversation with Jeffrey T. Zaino, Vice President of the Commercial Division of the American Arbitration Association in New York. This episode is an in depth look into the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & how ADR is serving the increased need of parties who wi...

The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig.: A Conversation with Anthe Maria Bova, General Counsel and Director of NYCLA Pro Bono Programs. This episode is an in depth look into Anthe's career journey & the role she serves as both General Counsel & Director of Pro Bono Programs. NYCLA provides opportunities to our Member...

In this episode of the NYCLA's Amicus Curiae: Candidly Speaking our host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with Viktoriya Liberchuk, Commercial Litigation Associate at Farrell Fritz, P.C., Hamutal Lieberman, Chair of Helbraun Levey's Trademark Group, & Kevin J. Quaratino, Litigation Associate at Foley & Lardner LLP. 3 young successful New York Lawyers who Rock! The focus of the conversation is to provide e...

The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig.: A Conversation with Lisa Durante, Founder of LDI Consultants. Lisa is a Communications Expert, Strategist, & Working Parent Consultant. Listen as Lisa shares insights on how to navigate the "New Normal" as a working parent. This episode was recorded as we prepared ourselves to...

The New York County Lawyers Association Podcast series is kicks off it's second episode with guest Deena 'Fireball' Baikowitz. In this episode you will gain insights from Deena 'Fireball' Baikowitz on networking, Zoom Etiquette, Personal Branding, and professionalism in the "New Normal". Join our host Daniel K. Wiig, and Deena Baikowitz as they hold a conversation delving into the networking skill...

The first installment of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae: Candidly Speaking with Host Daniel K. Wiig, we welcome inaugural guest Magistrate Judge Hon. Stewart D. Aaron, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and former NYCLA President. Listen as Judge Aaron shares what it was like to perform for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and provides insights on the future of remote court proceedin...

The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig.: A Conversation with Alan Blumenfeld and Katherine James, Founders of Act of Communication - Consultants in the Art of Advocacy. Who hasn't watched an episode of Perry Mason or The Good Wife and marveled deft maneuverings of the attorneys as they examined the witnesses? They al...

The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig.: A Conversation with Neysa Alsina, General Counsel and Deputy Comptroller for Legal Affairs at Office of the New York City Comptroller. Have you ever wanted the 411 on how to become successful in your legal career? Is it all about hard work or is there more to the process of su...

The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present its latest episode of Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig. Episode 8: A Conversation with Sherine Clarke, Founder and Host of the Lawyers Summit, International Corporate Trainer and Conflict Resolution Specialist. This essential conversation aims to provide our listeners with key takeaways to immediately scale up their communication sk...

The New York County Lawyers Association Podcast series: NYCLA Amicus Curiae with Host Daniel K. Wiig, Esq. is proud to present Episode 7 - A Conversation with our newly elected NYCLA President, Vincent Ted Chang, Partner, Wullmoth, Maher & Deutsch LLP.  In this episode you will gain insights on the President Chang's vision for the New York County Lawyers Association as we adjust to the new normal....

NYCLA brings you the latest episode of the Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig. This special episode is a conversation with Mother & Daughter Matrimonial Law Powerhouses, & Founding Partners of COHEN STINE KAPOOR LLP: Harriet Newman Cohen & Martha Cohen Stine. What exactly are grounds for divorce in New York? How has the field of matrimonial law changed over the years? What are your cli...

NYCLA brings you the latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig. This essential episode is a conversation with Rainmaking and Business Development expert Jaimie B. Field, Esq. What are the ethical implications of lawyers who advertise using social media? Are introverts good rainmakers? How long does it take to develop a book of business and why is this important? Wh...

New Yorkers can now possess and use up to 3 ounces of cannabis under a legalization bill signed by the Gov. Andrew Cuomo in March of 2021. The legal implications of this recent bill are far-reaching and will impact the lives of those who live in NY State. Amicus Curiae's Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with the Cannabis Team Lead at Barclay Damon, Aleece Burgio, an expert in the burgeoning market of...

The New York County Lawyers Association Podcast series: Amicus Curiae with Host Daniel K. Wiig, Esq. is proud to present Episode 3 - A Conversation with the Hon. Anthony Cannataro, Administrative Judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York and Justice of the New York Supreme Court. In this episode you will gain insights on the efforts undertaken to pivot the NY Civil Courts operations from in...