Legal Face-off

Gibson Dunn Partner and Former Legal Director of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Katie Townsend, discusses a court striking the Pentagon’s new restrictive press policies. South Texas College of Law Houston Professor of Law and Centennial Chair of Constitutional Law Josh Blackman weighs in on Supreme Court Justice Alito’s retirement rumors. City of […]

SCOTUS blog Co-Founder and Reporter Amy Howe joins Rich and Tina to discuss oral arguments in the Supreme Court case Watson v. Republican National Committee. Penn State John and Ann Curley Professor of First Amendment Studies Amy Kristin Sanders discusses Afroman’s defamation lawsuit. National Material Associate General Counsel and Chicago Lawyer magazine columnist David G. Susler joins […]

City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg provides insight into the Advisory of the Department of Law being uncooperative with providing its employment records. Hoover Institution Senior Fellow and UCLA School of Law Professor Eugene Volokh discusses DOGE’s use of ChatGPT to identify Jewish-themed grants to defund them as DEI. UCLA School of Law Professor […]

Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner discusses the latest on incentives for the Chicago Bears to keep their stadium in Illinois. Idaho State University Assistant Professor and K-12 School Shooting Database Founder David Riedman joins Rich and Tina to discuss the verdict in the Colin Gray murder trial. Director of Tulane Sports Law Program and Tulane […]

Mills Legal Founding Partner Donte Mills discusses the latest in the Nancy Guthrie case. Gupta Wessler Founding Principal and Harvard Law School lecturer Deepak Gupta discusses the sexual assault verdict against Uber. Duane Morris Partner and Chair of Class Action Defense Group, Jerry Maatman, discusses Duane Morris Class Action Review-2026: A Comprehensive Analysis of Class […]

Taylor Ring Co-Founder Dave Ring joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the latest with the Timothy Busfield indictment. The Bloom Firm Partner and Managing Attorney Arick Fudali discusses new developments with the Epstein files. Quinn Johnston Partner Mitch Gilfillan joins Rich and Tina to discuss Duke University’s lawsuit against star quarterback Darian Mensah. In the Legal Grab […]

Romanucci Blandin Law Founding Partner Antonio Romanucci, representing the family of Renée Good, joins Legal Face-Off to provide insight into the latest developments in her case. Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner Partner Mitchell Epner discusses the defense strategy of captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Case Western Reserve University Associate Dean of Global Legal Studies and Law […]

Cleveland State University College of Law Professor and LLM Programs Director Milena Sterio provides insights into the lawfulness of the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Illinois Economic Development Corporation Vice President of Communications Amanda Vinicky provides her annual breakdown of new 2026 Illinois laws. Temple University Beasley School of Law Director of the Office […]

Renowned American civil rights and women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the latest with Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors. BlankRome Co-Chair of the Tax Benefits and Private Client Practice Sean Weissbart discusses Nick Reiner’s inheritance. Michigan State University College of Law Professor David S. Favre joins Rich and Tina to discuss the custody battle […]

University of Notre Dame Robert & Marion Short Professor of Law Mary Ellen O’Connell provides her legal perspective on whether Pete Hegseth committed a war crime in the Caribbean. Georgetown University Law Center Director of National Security Law Program and former U.S. Navy Advocate General Judge Todd Huntley discusses the Mark Kelly investigation. Comic Book […]

Inspector General for the City of Chicago Deborah Witzburg discusses various findings in the Office’s Third Quarter Report. The George Washington University Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law Richard J. Pierce joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest with the Supreme Court case on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs. National Material L.P. Associate General Counsel […]

University of North Carolina School of Law Burton Craige Professor of Jurisprudence Michael Gerhardt discussed a possible Trump third term. Spivey Consulting Founder and CEO Mike Spivey explains the increasing trend in law school applicants. SAP Chief Legal Counsel and author Michelle Trong Perrin Steinberg joins LFO to discuss her new book “Kindly Michelle”. In […]

Levin & Associates, PLLC Managing Partner Duncan Levin joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest with Letitia James’ indictment. The Texas Trial Group Managing Partner, Ryan Downton, discusses the injunction that allowed the Vanderbilt football team to bring back its quarterback for a sixth season. Mississippi College School of Law Dean and Professor of […]

Seyfarth Partner and former Federal Prosecutor Leon Rodriguez explains the Trump administration’s H-1B visas and their intended policy. Social Media Victims Law Center Founding Attorney Matthew Bergman returns to discuss the lawsuits involving AI chatbots coaching teen suicides. Krill Strategies Principal and Founder Patrick Krill joins Legal Face-Off to break down the Bloomberg Law Well-Being […]

UC Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest on Gavin Newsom’s ban on ICE agents wearing face masks in California. George Washington University Law School Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law Catherine Ross discusses the legality of terminating employees over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Miner, Barnhill & […]

Cardozo Law School Professor Rebecca Ingber tells us why President Trump’s boat strike was illegal. CNN Senior Legal Analyst and former New Jersey federal prosecutor Elie Honig returns to LFO to discuss his new book “When You Come at the King.” Duane Morris Partner Christi Campbell explains Bill Belichick’s rejected trademark applications. Beermann Partner Thomas […]

Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins comments on the latest buzz in the City of Chicago, including the Air & Water show damage, the Bears stadium, minimum wage, and his potential mayoral run. McDonald Hopkins Partner Spencer Pollock discusses Kelley Drye’s data breach cyberattack, resulting in a class action suit. Law Offices of Bruce Margolin Founding […]

Georgetown Law Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law and Economics David Super joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest on third-country deportations. Wallach Legal Founder Ian Wallach discusses Bianca Rudolph’s murder while on safari with her husband. Legal Face-Off Co-Host and McDermott Will & Schulte Partner Christina Martini and National Material L.P. Associate General Counsel […]

City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg returns to LFO to explain the new ordinance that will protect the effectiveness and independence of her position. Wilk Auslander Attorney Helen Rella and Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Shareholder Bill Grob provide insight into the legal implications of the Coldplay kiss cam scandal. University of North […]

Belen Meyers Law Founder Belen Meyers joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the latest in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial. Brandeis Center Senior litigation Counsel Paul Eckles discusses the latest in the antisemitism lawsuit filed against MIT. Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP Senior Partner Robert Stephan Cohen joins Rich and Tina to discuss prenups […]

Fix the Court Executive Director Gabe Roth and University of Chicago Law School Robert Newman Reid Professor of Law Alison LaCroix return to discuss the significance of recent and upcoming SCOTUS decisions. Magna Legal Services Litigation Consultant Dr. Sarah Wellard provides insight into the Karen Read verdict. Journalist Jillian Lederman identifies how cheating at law […]

The Honorable Esther Salas, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of New Jersey, joins Legal Face-Off to discuss Trump’s attacks on federal judges. League of United Latin American Citizens Legal Advisor Gloria Leal discusses the latest in the deployment of the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles, CA. Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila […]

Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins provides insight into the city’s teen takeovers and its solution by implementing citywide curfews. National Material L.P. Associate General Counsel David Susler joins to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the “Inside Out” column in Chicago Lawyer magazine discussing living legacies. Brooklyn Law School Professor Cynthia Godsoe discusses the use […]

Magna Legal Services Director and Senior Litigation Consultant Hiliary Remick joins Legal Face-Off to discuss jury selection in Diddy’s trial. Northeastern University School of Law distinguished Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Daniel Medwed discusses the latest in the retrial of Karen Read. Kravit Hovel & Krawczyk Founding Partner Stephen Kravit joins Rich and […]

Taylor & Ring Trial Attorney Dave Ring discusses the resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers. The Lawfare Project Senior Counsel Gerard Filitti provides insight into their lawsuit alleging that DePaul University was negligent in failing to stop an anti-semitic attack. Temple University Beasley School of Law Dean Rachel Rebouché explains the evolution of the abortion […]

Boston University School of Law Clinical Associate Professor Angelo Petrigh joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the prosecution seeking the death penalty in the Luigi Mangione murder case. Magna Legal Services National Managing Director of Jury Consulting Rachel York Colangelo joins Rich and Tina to discuss the Karen Read case and a former juror joining Read’s […]

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development and Marjorie Cook Law Professor Leigh Goodmark shares her changed perspective on domestic violence arrests. University of Illinois Chicago of Law Professor Jason Kilborn provides insight into his First Amendment retaliation claim stemming from a final examination hypothetical question. […]

The Federalist Society Executive Director of the Society for the Rule of Law, Gregg Thomas Nunziata joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the recent selection of the FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. UC Berkeley Law Chancellor’s Clinical Professor of Law and Co-Director, Death Penalty Clinic Elisabeth Semel discusses Richard Glossip’s new trial. NYU Law Norman Dorsen […]

City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg returns to provide her insight on CPD extremist groups, Brandon Johnson’s gift room and more. Election law expert Michael Dorf explains whether ex-governor Rod Blagojevich could run for office again after his Trump pardon. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Professor Nadav Shoked discusses the DOJ lawsuit against Illinois, […]

Elcox Law Founder Edwina Elcox discusses the latest in the Bryan Kohberger case. Stanford Law Professor Bernadette Meyler and St. John’s University School of Law Professor John Barrett join Legal Face-Off to discuss the use of pardons by Biden and Trump. Oakland Community Health Network Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer Bernard Hooper discusses […]

Georgetown Law George J. Mitchell Professor in Law and Public Policy and former ACLU Legal Director David Cole returns to discuss efforts to curtail Trump in his second term. Singleton Schreiber Managing Partner Gerald Singleton discusses his lawsuits on behalf of Los Angeles fire victims. Casini Law Firm Attorney Kevin Casini discusses the Drake v […]

WTTW correspondent Amanda Vinicky rejoins Legal Face-Off for her annual breakdown of some of the new 2025 Illinois laws. Duke Law Director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain Professor Jennifer Jenkins joins Rich and Tina to discuss Public Domain Day. Magna Legal Services Director of Jury Consulting David Barnard discusses how […]

ParentsUSA Executive Director and Founder David DeLugas and Georgia mother Brittany Patterson discuss her arrest for letting her son walk to the store.  National Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director and CEO Jonathan Thompson discusses expanding the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement program. Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism Executive Director Erika Harold analyses bullying in the […]

Law Office of Margaret Love Founder and Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Margaret Love joins Legal Face-Off to discuss Hunter Biden’s pardon. Georgetown Law George J. Mitchell Professor in Law and Public Policy and former ACLU Legal Director David D. Cole discusses the transgender healthcare case argued before SCOTUS. University of Miami School of Law Professor […]

European Council on Foreign Relations Senior Policy Fellow Anthony Dworkin explains the ICC’s arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Harvard Law School Professor Rebecca Tushnet discusses who gets a $70,000 engagement ring. 5-time Emmy-winning journalist & host of “Missing on Hulu” Kristin Thorne discusses her investigation of fake slip & fall accidents and […]

University of Virginia Law Professor G. Mitu Gulati discusses authoring a study (along with Professor Stephen Choi of New York University Law School) on Trump-appointed federal judges’ productivity, independence, and influence. University of Minnesota Law Professor and former chief White House ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush Richard W. Painter rejoins Legal Face-Off to […]

Syracuse University Professor of Law Gregory Germain discusses the unusual court order receivership of Rudy Giuliani’s property. Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Professor Michael Kang provides insight into Elon Musk’s voter registration lottery in swing states. National Material Associate General Counsel David Susler joins Legal Face-Off again to discuss the latest Chicago Lawyer magazine “Inside […]

University of Chicago Law School Robert Newman Reid Professor of Law Alison LaCroix joins Rich and Tina to provide a preview of SCOTUS cases for this new term. Rutgers-New Brunswick School of Management and Labor Relations Assistant Teaching Professor William Brucher discusses the latest dockworkers strike and the Taft-Hartley Act. Emmy and DuPont Award winning […]

American University Adjunct Associate Professor, Beveridge & Diamond Principal and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Alyse Adamson discusses the criminal allegations against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Vanderbilt University Law School Professor Joseph Fishman explains the Miley Cyrus “Flowers” lawsuit. Harvard Law School Digital Privacy Expert and author Leah Plunkett provides insight into the DOJ’s lawsuit against […]

Lowenstein Sandler Special Counsel, CNN Legal Analyst and former New Jersey and federal prosecutor Elie Honig joins Rich and Tina to talk about the latest with Jack Smith’s new Trump indictment. George Washington Law Professorial Lecturer in Law Jeffrey Breinholt discusses the DOJ’s charges against Hamas leaders in the October 7th attack on Israel. Karchmar […]

Yale University Professor and CNBC contributor Joanne Lipman discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements. Nelson Hardiman Founder and Managing Partner Harry Nelson weighs in on Matthew Perry’s death investigation. The Center for Election Innovation & Research Executive Director and Founder David Becker talks about the Election Official Legal Defense Network and their […]

University of Virginia Law School Professor and Director, Karsh Center for Law and Democracy Bertrall Ross joins Rich and Tina to discuss the President Biden’s latest efforts to reform the Supreme Court. Loevy & Loevy Partner Heather Lewis Donnell discusses recent developments in the ongoing class action lawsuit over conditions at Stateville Correctional Center. Georgia […]

West Coast Trial Lawyers President and Co-Founder and former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani rejoins Rich and Tina to discuss the legal issues Kamala Harris’ candidacy faces. Washington University School of Law Professor Gregory Magarian provides insights into the 25th Amendment and whether it can be used to force Biden to step down now. Standup comedian […]

University of Baltimore School of Law Professor Kimberly Wehle joins Rich and Tina to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential immunity. Loyola Marymount Law School Associate Dean for Clinical Programs and Experiential Learning and Director of Moot Court Programs Rebecca Delfino joins Legal Face-Off to discuss the latest with celebrity deepfakes. University at […]

City of Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg rejoins Rich and Tina to provide insight on how Chicago plans to prepare for the Democratic National Convention. Fix the Court Executive Director Gabe Roth discusses gifts accepted by Supreme Court justices. American University Washington College of Law Professor Stephen Wermiel discusses recent Supreme Court decisions. Duke Center […]

Syracuse University College of Law Professor Gregory Germain joins Rich and Tina to discuss the verdict in Trump’s hush money trial. Perry Law Associate and Former Law Clerk of the Senate Judiciary Committee Joshua Kolb discusses his representation of Michael Cohen during Trump’s hush money trial. Romanucci & Blandin Law Founding Partner Antonio Romanucci discusses […]

Clarkson Law Firm Partner Glenn Danas explains a Hail Mary legal maneuver in Trump’s classified documents case. Berkley Judicial Institute of Law Executive Director Jeremy Fogel explains the judicial ethics of Justice Alito’s “Stop the Steal” flags. Atlantic Council Director of Strategic Litigation Project Gissou Nia provides insight into ICC’s application for arrest warrants against […]

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Professor Max Schanzenbach rejoins Rich and Tina to discuss Israel divestment. UCLA Professor of Gender Studies Juliet Williams provides insight on Harvey Weinstein’s conviction reversal. Illinois Cannabis Business Association Executive Director Tiffany Chappell discusses banning hemp products. In the Legal Grab Bag, Rich and Tina are joined by returning guests […]

Dubin Research & Consulting Managing Director Renato Stabile joins Rich and Tina to discuss the latest regarding Trump’s hush money trial. Villanova University Professor and Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law Andrew Brandt discusses MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani’s gambling scandal. Highly acclaimed civil rights attorney Gloria Allred […]

Cooley Law School Professor Jeffrey Swartz rejoins Rich and Tina to discuss the sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley. Florida District 8 Senator Keith Perry discusses his efforts to revoke squatter rights. Criminal justice expert Jonathan Hak joins us from The Hague to AI usage in court proceedings. University of Colorado Law School Professor Paul […]