Thinkset Podcast

In this episode, Phil Rowley connects with Don Bunnin, who is vice president, Medical Aesthetics & Litigation for Allergan. Don joined Allergan in 2010 as litigation counsel and over the past decade has become a senior member of the company's corporate legal department. He reflects on the cultures he's experienced throughout his career and provides insights into the evolving regulatory landscape o...

In this episode, we speak with BRG Director JoAnna Younts. JoAnna, working out of Washington, DC, is a member of BRG's Health Analytics practice. We cover the regulatory landscape surrounding telemedicine and talk about state and federal statutes that have guided both commercial insurers and federal programs. She also shares her prediction and hopes for what the future of telemedicine will look li...

On this episode of the Thinkset podcast, we welcome Andrea Kramer. Andie is a partner in an international law firm, where she has served on the Management and Compensation committees and was the first chair of the Gender Diversity committee. She has also been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal . On today's podcast, we preview Andie's workshop...

On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Sheila Heen. Sheila is the CEO of Triad Consulting and has been a lecturer at Harvard Law School since 1995. She has spent the last twenty years with the Harvard Negotiation Project, researching and developing negotiation theory. Her book Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback provides the basis for our discussion today. We als...

Aon's Chief Administrative Officer for Commercial Risk Solutions Steve Keogh talks with Phil about how technological disruption is changing the world of risk management. One example: there are hundreds of billions between what is recorded as a cyber loss and what is recorded in cyber premiums—and Aon wants to narrow that gap. Steve also details how cyber risk has evolved beyond retail and healthca...

In our last episode, we covered LIBOR's history and reasons why it's being phased out. Now, we dive into what's next and LIBOR's replacement: SOFR.  Michael Whalen, a managing director in BRG's Washington, DC, office, explains different approaches to replacing LIBOR and what the next generation of benchmarks will be expected to handle.

In this episode, we speak with Michael Whalen, a managing director in BRG's Washington, DC, office. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in advising, structuring, and raising more than $20 billion in finance for capital-intensive infrastructure projects across the energy value chain and other infrastructure sectors. In the first of two episodes with Michael, we focus on the future of L...

In the inaugural episode of his podcast, BRG's Phil Rowley speaks with Jaime Diaz of the Golf Channel, and formerly of Golf World . Phil and Jaime cover what inspires and motivates leaders, transitioning from print to broadcast, the preparation that goes into The 19th Hole on the Golf Channel and how the individual sport of golf is increasingly embracing the concept of teams. Phil and Jaime also d...

In this episode, we speak with BRG Director Katie Norris and Heidi A. Sorensen from Foley & Lardner LLP. Katie has more than seventeen years of experience in corporate governance and compliance in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics industries. Heidi is a healthcare attorney who focuses on healthcare fraud and abuse and compliance issues. Katie and Heidi discuss compliance considerat...

Nicole Abboud, host of The Gen Y Lawyer podcast, joins host Eddie Newland. After five years of practicing law, Nicole launched her own business, Abboud Media. Her podcast has been recognized by the ABA Journal as one of the top legal podcasts for its ability to deliver quality content relevant to young lawyers. She discusses her path from lawyer to consultant, her insights on changes to marketing...

Picking up where we left off in our previous episode, host Eddie Newland continues his conversation with BRG Director Ben Fouracre, and Archana Kotecha, Head of Legal at Liberty Shared. They discuss where where human trafficking occurs, the global supply chain and where businesses should take caution, and ethical sourcing for everyday consumers.

In this episode, host Eddie Newland speaks with BRG Director Ben Fouracre and Archana Kotecha, Asia Region Director and Head of Legal at Liberty Shared. They discuss the state of human trafficking around the world and how it may affect businesses and supply chain economics. They also review analysis regarding where human trafficking occurs, the global supply chain and where businesses should take...

BRG Principal Abhijit Yadav joins the podcast to talk about the Indian economy and BRG's work in the region. Discussion includes his background as a signal intelligence officer for the Indian Navy, the evolving nature of India's economy, changes in regulation leading to economic growth, and the potential future for the Indian economy as a whole.

BRG Director David Kalat talks about his path to becoming a forensic expert. Discussion includes his background as a digital historian, the ways in which he conducts digital forensic investigations, and a preview for his upcoming article in ThinkSet magazine on how laws protecting IP have struggled to keep pace with technology. 

BRG Managing Director Stuart Witchell talks about his work in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Discussion includes how investments in Asia have changed over the years, the markets where foreign investment is having the largest impact, and the potential ways corruption may affect how companies do business in the region.

BRG Managing Director Mark Renzi joins host Eddie Newland to discuss the state of the mergers and acquisitions market and his outlook for 2019 and beyond. Discussion includes the spate of M&A around the world, Mr. Renzi's experience in bankruptcy engagements, and the potential mistakes companies make when going through restructuring activities.

BRG Managing Director Rick Fultineer and Director Bob Lewis join host Eddie Newland to discuss trends in the global construction industry. Topics include current hot spots for infrastructure construction, shortages in qualified labor, and litigation hurdles to avoid during boom times.

Managing Director Peggy Daley discusses the California Consumer Privacy Act, the lasting impact of the General Data Protection Regulation, California leading the way on regulations, and how companies can prepare for the growing regulatory requirements around data protection and privacy.

Managing Director Keith Jelinek joins to discuss the state of the retail industry. Topics include omni-channel retailing, success in the pet store sector, implementing sustainable strategies, trends being adopted in today's market, and what the future looks like for the industry as a whole. 

Managing Director Brian Hoyt joins host Eddie Newland to discuss the role provider directories play in today's healthcare landscape. Topics include regulatory requirements at the state and national level for healthcare plans, the financial repercussions for not meeting legal standards and how plans can be proactive in handling provider directories to avoid harmful legal ramifications.

BRG Managing Director Rob Hichens and BRG Senior Associate Amy Lewis discuss the importance of security and privacy culture. Topics include why culture matters to cyber security, the biggest mistakes companies make implementing security protocols, measuring the effectiveness of a corporate privacy culture and reflection upon the meteoric rise of cyber security.

On this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Director Elizabeth Arnold about recent legal developments in employee classifications and what companies are doing to address the evolving challenges in employer regulations. Other topics include the gig economy employees, different methods for analyzing employee classifications, proactive steps companies are taking around...

On this episode of the Thinkset podcast, host Eddie Newland speaks with Managing Director Dr. Allen Jacobs about rise of cryptocurrency and his take away was from the year that brought Bitcoin into the pop culture zeitgeist. Dr. Jacobs also discusses the continuing evolution of cryptocurrency, the difficulty in valuing different coins, the possibility of future regulation and what potential busine...

On this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Managing Director Ben Nolan about the evolution of Public Private Partnerships (P3) and what they mean for future infrastructure projects.  Ben talks about how different state operations handle P3, Puerto Rico's history of P3 development and how to manage a project's risk profile.

On this episode of the Thinkset Podcast, host Eddie Newland talks with BRG Associate Director Kelly Lynch about the highly regulated world of pharmaceuticals and the role pharmacy benefits managers and specialty pharmacies play in today's healthcare landscape. Kelly speaks about these topics as well as her inspiration for becoming a consultant and the route she took to arrive at BRG in 2012. Topic...