Crossing The Alameda - featuring Dan Ballecer aka Danno

In this episode of Crossing the Alameda, hosts Mike 'Kliner' Kline, Kari Morin, Charles Michelet and A.J. Riebli reconnect with Dan Ballecer, a Santa Clara University alumnus and practicing attorney. They reflect on their college days, share nostalgic memories, and discuss the impact of influential professors. Dan shares his journey from law school to private practice, the challenges he faces in his career, and the importance of balancing work and family life. He also talks about his passion for photography and travel, offers advice to his younger self about humility, and discusses the lessons he's learned about procrastination and time management. The conversation wraps up with a fun rapid-fire segment, revealing personal insights and future aspirations.TitlesReconnecting with Santa Clara AlumniNostalgic College MemoriesSound bites"I love my job as a lawyer.""I love photography and taking good pictures.""Stay humble and work for everything you get."Chapters00:00 Reconnecting with the Class of 199102:40 Nostalgic Memories from Santa Clara University05:37 Academic Influences and Favorite Professors08:29 Living Arrangements and Memorable Days10:58 Unexpected Turns After Graduation13:46 Journey Through Law School and Early Career16:23 Establishing a Legal Practice19:27 Balancing Work and Personal Life24:00 A Day in the Life of a Lawyer29:14 The Importance of Humility36:32 Lessons Learned: Procrastination and Time Management39:24 Rapid Fire: Fun and Fast Five43:39 Looking Forward: Future Plans and Excitement