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NYCLA Amicus Curiae

by New York County Lawyers Association

The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) launched a new podcast series called NYCLA Amicus Curiae. Each month, NYCLA Amicus Curiae's host, Daniel K. Wiig, will host leaders of the bench, bar and legal community for casual and useful conversations to provide listeners a candid view of the innerworkings of the legal profession and those who undertake its charge.

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Episodes

  1. Discussing the Epstein Files

    In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae Candidly Speaking, host Daniel K. Wiig welcomes back criminal defense attorney and frequent legal commentator Vinoo Varghese for a discussion of jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, the Epstein-related records, and the public debate surrounding them.…

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  2. We the People on the Pillars of American Democracy

    A free and independent Press, the courts and the Rule of Law, the Right to Vote and the United States Constitution are the foundational pillars of our American Democracy. In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with Richard Gabriel, President of Decision Analysis…

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  3. Who Decides When America Goes to War? A Conversation with Professor John Q. Barrett

    Who decides when the United States goes to war? In the latest episode of Amicus Curiae: Candidly Speaking, host Daniel K. Wigg, sits down with Professor John Q. Barrett to explore the Constitution's division of war powers between Congress and the President. Drawing on history, constitutional law,...

  4. The Black, White, and Gray of AI: Ethics, Risks, and Regulation with Guest Cyrus R. Vance Jr.

    In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with Cyrus Vance, Jr., Global Chair of Baker McKenzie's Cybersecurity Practice and Co-Chair of the firm's North American Government Enforcement Practice, for a timely discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence…

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  5. Beyond Party Lines: The Independent Voters

    This episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig features Chad Peace, election law attorney and legal strategist, on the role of independent voters within the current electoral framework. As Independent voters represent a growing share of the electorate, the conversation examines what...

  6. The Nexus of Global Business Litigation: The New York Commercial Division

    In this special episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae we explore the unique role of the New York Commercial Division as a leading forum for complex business disputes. Through a panel discussion with distinguished attorneys: Jonathan B. Fellows, Bond, Schoenneck & King; Elizabeth M. Sacksteder, Of…

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  7. Justice Antonin Scalia, A Man in Full: A Conversation with James Rosen

    In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, whost Daniel K. Wiig sits down with journalist and author James Rosen to discuss his book Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001. Rosen takes us inside the remarkable career of Antonin Scalia during his first fifteen years on the Supreme Court, exploring...

  8. Justice in Practice: A Conversation with Manhattan DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr.

    In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig, we are joined by Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., the 37th District Attorney of New York County covering Manhattan, who was reelected to a second term in November 2025. District Attorney Bragg reflects on his professional path and the…

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  9. Justice, Politics, and Lawfare: History's Role in Today's Legal Battles with Dennis A. Brennan

    The season of NYCLA Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig opens with a conversation that looks backward to better understand the present. Attorney and author Dennis A. Brennan joins the podcast to discuss justice, politics, and the concept of lawfare, defined as the strategic use of legal…

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  10. The Problem with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Conversation with Legal Scholar Dr. Carol M. Swain

    Legal scholar Dr. Carol M. Swain joins Daniel K. Wiig to explore key questions in contemporary discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The conversation begins by examining the original intent of the civil rights movement and the legal and social principles that shaped efforts to…

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  11. Judicial Ethics, Public Trust, and the Federal Courts: A Candid Conversation with Gabe Roth

    In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, Dan Wiig is joined by Gabe Roth, Executive Director and founder of Fix the Court. Roth discusses the organization's mission to promote greater transparency, accountability, and ethical standards at the United States Supreme Court. Drawing on his background…

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  12. Executive Orders, Executive Authority, and Presidential Power: A Candid Conversation with Zack Smith

    In this episode of NYCLA's Amicus Curiae podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig, we sit down with Zack Smith, Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation. Smith shares his...

  13. Inside NYC Politics: A Conversation with Jim Walden

    Join NYCLA Amicus Curiae: Candid Conversations with host Daniel K. Wiig for our latest episode. On the heels of the upcoming mayoral election, we sit down with nationally recognized trial lawyer and former independent mayoral candidate Jim Walden for a candid conversation about leadership, civic...

  14. Manhattan District Attorney Candidate Conversations: Diana Florence

    In this episode of our Manhattan District Attorney Candidate Conversations series, host Daniel K. Wiig speaks with Diana Florence. Diana shares her experience, approach to criminal justice, and the priorities and challenges she would address if elected as Manhattan District Attorney. NYCLA is...

  15. Manhattan District Attorney Candidate Conversations: Maud Maron

    In the first episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae's Manhattan District Attorney candidate series, host Daniel K. Wiig speaks with Maud Maron. Maud discusses her professional background, priorities for the Manhattan District Attorney's office, and views on the challenges facing our justice system. NYCLA...

  16. Inside the Trial: Lessons from the O.J. Simpson Case, 30 Years Later

    On this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae: Candidly Speaking, host Daniel K. Wiig revisits the O.J. Simpson trial nearly thirty years after the verdict that captured the world's attention. The discussion explores how the case reshaped public understanding of justice, race, media, and the legal…

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  17. Faith, Freedom, and Free Speech: The Jimmy Lai Story with Father Robert A. Sirico

    Faith, Freedom, and Free Speech: The Jimmy Lai Story with Father Robert A. Sirico In this very special episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae podcast, host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with Father Robert A. Sirico to discuss the extraordinary story of Jimmy Lai. Throughout history, freedom has been at…

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  18. Nail the Job Search: Real Talk with Hiring Insider Lauren McDonald

    We're busting myths and breaking down the job search process with hiring insider Lauren McDonald, founder of Lauren McDonald Consulting. In this candid conversation, we strip away the fluff, expose outdated advice, and offer real strategies for landing your next role. Lauren joins NYCLA Amicus...

  19. Constitutional Dialogues: Critically Examining the Narratives, Debates, and the Structure of Power with Constitutional Expert Ilya Shapiro

    Check out our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig: Constitutional Dialogues: Critically Examining the Narratives, Debates, and the Structure of Power with Constitutional Expert Ilya Shapiro. Our guest, Ilya Shapiro, is a senior fellow and director of...

  20. Promoting Common Sense and the Freedom to Take Responsibility: A Discussion with Attorney Philip K. Howard

    The New York County Lawyers Association s proud to present its latest episode: Promoting Common Sense and the Freedom to Take Responsibility: A Discussion with Attorney Philip K. Howard. Our host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with Mr. Howard to discuss the ideas of common good, human agency, common…

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  21. Earth Day 2025, Caring For Our Environment: A Discussion with Stephen Perkins, COO and Acting CEO for the American Conservation Coalition

    Happy Earth Day 2025! The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig. In our latest episode, we are sitting down to talk with Stephen Perkins, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer for...

  22. U. S. Healthcare: A Discussion with Public Health Law and Policy Expert Prof. James G. Hodge, Jr.

    The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig. Our guest is Prof. James G. Hodge, Jr., and the topic of our discussion is the United States healthcare system. Is healthcare a right or a privilege? Should...

  23. Trust in the Justice System? A Panel Discussion.

    A Discussion on the Trust in Justice Project: A NYCLA Amicus Curiae – Candidly Speaking LIVE/Streaming Podcast Event which occured on January 22, 2025. Richard Gabriel, an architect of trial science and president of Decision Analysis, will presented the findings of a comprehensive national survey...

  24. Trump 2.0: Power, Influence, and Control: A Discussion with Political Analyst Dr. Paul M. Lisnek

    We're proud to kickoff the fifth season of NYCLA's Amicus Curiae podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig; our guest is Dr. Paul Lisnek, a multi-Emmy, Beacon, Cablefax, Telly and Communicator award-winning television host and anchor. Paul is the political analyst for WGN-TV in Chicago appearing on all of...

  25. The AI Explosion: Revolution or Evolution? A Conversation with Hon. Timothy S. Driscoll

    The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of the Amicus Curiae podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig. In this episode we are exploring Artificial Intelligence and the judiciary in our conversation with Justice Timothy S. Driscoll, Justice, Commercial Division…

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  26. The Weinstein Retrial: A Discussion with Dennis C. Vacco former Attorney General of New York

    In this episode, NYCLA's Amicus Curiae Podcast Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with former New York State Attorney General Dennis C. Vacco to discuss Weinstein's upcoming retrial for sex crimes in New York. The new trial date is scheduled for January 29, 2025. Harvey Weinstein was convicted in 2020...

  27. Planes Won't Fall from the Sky: A Conversation on the Supreme Court's Ruling Overturning the Chevron Doctrine

    The New York Country Lawyers Association is proud to share its recent episode of the Amicus Curiae Podcast. In this episode host Daniel K. Wiig speaks with Brooklyn Law Stanley A. August Professor of Law William (Bill) Araiza about the Supreme Court's decision which overturned the Chevron…

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  28. The Trust In Justice Project: A Conversation with Leading Trial Consultant Richard Gabriel

    The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig. Our guest is Richard Gabriel, considered the nation's leading trial consultant. Since 1985, Mr. Gabriel has been a leader in the field of jury research, jury...

  29. A Conversation with Honorable Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and Chief Judge of the State of New York

    In this insightful episode, NYCLA's Amicus Curiae Podcast Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with the Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, the Chief Judge of New York State and Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, to discuss what it is like to be the Chief Judge, how he envisions his role as Chief Judicial Officer…

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  30. Are Non-compete Agreements Dead? A Discussion with Attorney Shawn Matthew Clark

    On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning noncompetes. The new rule is scheduled to take effect in September 2024, but the Supreme Court has been very busy addressing the Administrative State. In the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 603 U.S. ___...

  31. The Intersection of Legal Ethics and Politics: Where Do Lawyers Draw the Line?

    In our conversation with Robert Housman, former White House Assistant Director of Strategic Planning, National Office of Drug Control Policy under President Clinton (1997–2001), we take a look at the intersection of politics and legal ethics. The ethical obligations of lawyers often conflict with...

  32. Trying Trump: Is He Being Treated Fairly by The Justice System?

    The New York Country Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with guest Vinoo Varghese, Expert Legal Analyst, and New York City Criminal Defense Attorney. The aim of the show is to share a balanced legal analysis that is void of political influence and based on...

  33. Diversity, Integrity, & Intention: A Conversation with Sandra Leung

    As a part of NYCLA's celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month we are proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig, our guest is Sandra Leung, Executive Vice President, General Counsel of Bristol Myers Squibb. Sandy Leung…

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  34. Flaws, Foibles, and the Folly of Impropriety: Discussing Martin T. Manton with author Hon. Gary Stein

    Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with U.S. Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Hon. Gary Stein to discuss his book: Justice for Sale: Graft, Greed, and a Crooked Federal Judge in 1930s Gotham, in the latest episode of the New York County Lawyers...

  35. Donald Trump, The Constitution, & The United States Supreme Court: A Conversation with Hon. Andrew P. Napolitano

    In this episode of NYCLA's Amicus Curiae podcast, host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with constitutional expert, legal commentator, and analyst Hon. Andrew P. Napolitano to talk about current legal issues faced by former president Trump including presidential immunity, the Constitution,14th Amendment,...

  36. See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Jamie Hoxie Solano, Esq.

    In this episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig, we take on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the emerging regulations aimed at keeping citizens safe. Our guest is attorney Jamie Hoxie Solano, a Partner with Ford O'Brien, LLP where she represents clients concerning...

  37. A Women of Firsts: A Conversation with Hon. Dianne T. Renwick, Presiding Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department

    We're celebrating Women's History Month by highlighting extraordinary women in the legal profession. The featured guest of this month's episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig is Hon. Dianne T. Renwick, Presiding Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate...

  38. A Conversation with Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson: Are Affirmative Action and DEI Cancelled?

    The New York County Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae Podcast is proud to present our latest episode with guest Secretary Jeh Charles Johnson during Black History Month. The Honorable Jeh Charles Johnson is the former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, serving in that post from...

  39. Content Moderation or Censorship: Discussing Murthy v. Missouri with Guest Landis Best

    NYCLA is proud to kick off the first episode of the fourth season of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with our esteemed guest Landis Best, Co-Chair of Cahill Gordon & Reindel's First Amendment & Media Litigation practice group. The topic for discussion is the formally known Missouri v. Biden case,...

  40. Mental Health: The Elephant in the Room of the Legal Profession. A Conversation with Jason Ward, Lawyer

    The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig. This important episode addresses the elephant in the room of the legal profession: Mental Health. In the latest episode, Daniel sits down with our guest…

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  41. When the Bow Breaks & Other Legal Perspectives with Fabio Bertoni, General Counsel at The New Yorker

    NYCLA Amicus Curiae with Host Daniel K. Wiig had the opportunity to sit down with Fabio Bertoni, General Counsel of The New Yorker to discuss the state of the media, freedom of speech, journalism, and the implications of law on the press. Fabio shares a bit background on the conversations held...

  42. The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump et. al.: Legal Analysis by Dennis C. Vacco

    In this timely episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig, we are honored to sit with Former New York State Attorney General Dennis C. Vacco. Mr. Vacco is a Partner with Lippes Mathias and serves on the firm's Executive Committee and as the Government & Corporate...

  43. Fashion Juggernaut SHEIN is Hit with A RICO Case: Discussing the Case with Legal Expert Olivera Medenica

    The NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig is proud to present our latest episode with guest Olivera Medenica. Olivera is an equity partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP, she is a published author and expert of soft IP law. In this episode, we are breaking down the case…

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  44. A Lesson on Leading In Crisis: A Conversation with Former NY Governor David A. Paterson

    The NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast is proud to present the latest episode with former New York Gov. David A. Paterson. David A. Paterson served as the 55th Governor of the State of New York, was New York's first African American to serve as governor and the state's first sight-impaired chief...

  45. AI: Friend or Foe, A Conversation with Simon Pulman, Partner & Co-chair of Pryor Cashman's Media + Entertainment and Film, TV + Podcast Groups

    Though Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for more than 70 years, the body of the law regulating its use is in its infancy. AI is the science of making machines that can think like humans. The reverberation of AI's impact can be felt on every sector of society. The widely changing...

  46. Inspiring Others To Dream, A Conversation with Hon. Joseph A. Zayas, NYS Chief Administrative Judge of the Unified Court System

    The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast. This month our host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with the newly elected Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, Hon. Jospeh A. Zayas to celebrate Hispanic...

  47. A Conversation with Attorney and Legal Thriller Author Mark M. Bello

    We're proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast. Our host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with attorney and award-winning legal thriller author Mark M. Bello. As an attorney, author, and civil justice advocate, Mark M. Bello brings over 4 decades of legal experience to his...

  48. Legal Analysis of the Trump Indictments with Guest Vinoo Varghese, NYC Criminal Defense Attorney

    Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is the first President to face criminal charges in U.S. History. In a highly charged legal landscape, one must question is this political theater or do these indictments have teeth? The four indictments are: the Classified Documents Case,...

  49. Fighting the Good Fight: Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society

    The New York County Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae Podcast host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society, as she reflected on her inaugural year at the organization's helm. Ms. Carter is the first Black woman and first Asian American to…

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  50. Reimagining A City-Within-A-City: A Conversation with Lisa Bova-Hiatt, NYCHA's New CEO

    The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Amicus Curiae Podcast host Daniel K. Wiig, sat down with the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Lisa Bova-Hiatt. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Lisa Bova-Hiatt as the permanent CEO on July 6, 2023,...

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The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) launched a new podcast series called NYCLA Amicus Curiae. Each month, NYCLA Amicus Curiae's host, Daniel K. Wiig, will host leaders of the bench, bar and legal community for casual and useful conversations to provide listeners a candid view of the innerworkings of the legal profession and those who undertake its charge.

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