18.0 - Dr. Richard Hall

What happens when we trade case law for cancer care? You get one of the richest, most human conversations we’ve ever brewed.This week on Counsel Brew, we branch out beyond the courtroom and into the clinic with Dr. Richard Hall—a thoracic oncologist whose life’s work is treating lung cancer and supporting patients through some of their toughest moments.A proud Texan and graduate of Texas A&M and UT Southwestern, Rick went on to train at the University of Virginia and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center before returning to UVA, where he not only treats patients but also trains the next generation of oncologists. He’s earned teaching awards, led UVA’s fellowship program, and advanced cutting-edge research in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and combination treatments.But beyond the credentials lies a doctor who knows that medicine is about people first. In this conversation, Rick opens up about: ☕ The emotional reality of delivering difficult news and how empathy and communication are as vital as any treatment. ☕ The evolution of lung cancer care, from chemotherapy to immunotherapy to antibody-drug conjugates (a “guided missile” approach to attacking tumors). ☕ Why collaboration among medical teams is just as important as collaboration in business or law. ☕ His personal journey from med school to oncology and the moments that shaped his calling.And because no Counsel Brew is complete without actual brew, we lighten things up with Rick’s adventures as a self-taught barista—how chasing the perfect shot of espresso demands scientific precision in measurements and pressure—his favorite lattes, and the joy of finding balance through coffee.🎧 Advances in oncology are rewriting survival stories and offering hope like never before.This is Counsel Brew with a new flavor: part science, part soul, and three shots of espresso. Don’t miss it.Hashtags: #Oncology #CancerCare #MedicalJourney #CoffeeLover👉 Listen now:  Find Dr. Hall at https://med.virginia.edu/hematology-oncology/richard-delmar-hall-md/Message us at [email protected]  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com And Follow follow us @counselbrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us Fan Mail Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.