The Law in Black and White
by Populus Radio
The Law in Black and White is a podcast discussing current events, including the business of law, innovation, and diversity in the legal industry from the perspective of Legal Innovators’ co-founders with complementary backgrounds, not afraid to share opposing opinions with a decided irreverence.
Episodes
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Ep 027: Creating a Legal Industry Where Everyone Can Thrive: How Law Firms Can Better Accommodate Neurodivergent Attorneys
In this episode, Bryan and Jon were joined by AJ Link of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, and Nirvana Dove, a BigLaw DEI professional, for a conversation on how firms can better accommodate neurodivergent attorneys. Listen in as they unpack obstacles, practical strategies, and best practices…
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Ep 026: Exploring the Legal Pipeline Program Landscape
In this episode, we were joined by Georgetown Law Dean of Admissions, Andrew Cornblatt, and Diversity Lab founder & CEO, Caren Ulrich Stacy. Listen in as Andy and Caren discuss the current landscape of pipeline programs, and help Bryan and Jon unpack how these programs work, best practices,...
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Ep 025: Honoring AAPI Heritage Month with Jean Lee and Curtis Lu
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we were joined this episode by Jean Lee, President and CEO of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Curtis Lu, General Counsel of FTI Consulting. Listen in as Jean and Brenda discuss the unique challenges confronted…
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Ep 024: Stress Awareness Month with Kendra Brodin
In honor of Stress Awareness Month in April, we were joined this episode by Kendra Brodin, founder and CEO of EsquireWell. Listen in as Bryan and Kendra discuss how extended periods of intense stress can impact one's mental health and wellbeing, how lawyers can better manage and mitigate stress,...
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Ep 023: Examining the Legal Pipeline and Job Market with Fiona Hornblower
This March we are joined by Fiona Hornblower, President and CEO of the NALP Foundation. Listen in as Fiona discusses the current status of the legal pipeline and job market, what the NALP Foundation's research tells us about the current legal pipeline, and what recommendations exist to address…
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Ep 022: The Law in Black and White in Honor of Black History Month: Supporting Black Businesses, Cannabis Legalization, and Racial Justice with Dr. Harold Dean Trulear
In honor of Black History month, this episode we were joined by guest Dr. Harold Dean Trulear for a discussion examining intertwined topics that affect the Black community: 1) the championing and celebrating of Black-owned businesses, 2) marijuana possession convictions and the stark racial...
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Ep 021: Celebrating National Mentoring Month with Chris Campbell & Bradley Wine
In honor of National Mentoring Month in January, this episode features guests Chris Campbell of Baker Hughes, and Bradley Wine of Morrison & Foerster. Chris and Brad joined us for a great conversation on the important role of mentors in the legal industry, the benefits of both being and having a...
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Ep 020: Honoring Native American Heritage Month with Tasha Fridia
In honor of Native American Heritage month in November, this episode features guest Tasha Fridia, attorney and National Director of Tribal Programs for the nonprofit Friends of the Children. Tasha joined us for a thoughtful conversation on Native American representation in law and how firms can...
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Ep 019: Celebrating NDEAM with Neurodiversity Expert Haley Moss
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with us. This episode features Haley Moss, neurodiversity expert, attorney, advocate, author and thought leader, as we discuss neurodiversity in the legal industry and how employers can be more inclusive.
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Ep 018: Juneteenth: Black Independence Day and Story telling through Monuments
In honor of Juneteenth, we discussed the history and legacy of the holiday with Dr. Renee Harrison, professor of African American and U.S. Religious History at Howard. Listen to this episode to hear Dr. Harrison discuss her new book, Black Hands, White House: Slave Labor and the Making of…
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Ep 017: Honoring Women's History Month with Kathleen Orr, Dr. Frida Polli, and Lydia Petrakis
In honor of Women's History Month in March, we were grateful to be joined by women leaders in Legal Tech. A big thanks to our guests: Kathleen Orr, Global Head of Practice Innovation, Orrick Dr. Frida Polli, CEO and co-founder, Pymetrics Lydia Petrakis, Senior Corporate Counsel and Digital...
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Ep 016: Celebrating Black History Month with Roger A. Fairfax, Dean and Professor of Law – American University Washington College of Law
In celebration of Black History Month, this podcast episode we were joined by Roger Fairfax, Dean and Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law, for a discussion on the law school pipeline, diverse representation in law school leadership, and the challenges facing that...
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Ep 015: Current Events: Rooney Rule and Supreme Court Nominations
As we close out this year's football season, Jon and Bryan reflect on the NFL's Rooney Rule, and the impact it has had.
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Ep 014: This Year in Review, and Looking Ahead to 2022
This week, our hosts Bryan Parker and Jonathan Greenblatt look back on this year and provide a review of the key trends and highlights from the legal industry in 2021. They dive into the themes of allyship for diverse lawyers, attorney mental health, and innovation in the legal profession, and…
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Ep 013: National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Professor Katherine Macfarlane
Listen to our October episode and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with us. Katherine Macfarlane, Professor and Chair-Elect of the AALS Section on Disability Law at Southern University Law Center joins us to discuss disability awareness in the legal field and how the...
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Ep 012: The Existential Crisis: Mental Health in the Legal Profession
We're joined by Brian Cuban and Scott Langley to discuss mental health and wellness in the legal industry. We dive into why the legal industry, which is notorious for its competitive pressures, high stakes, and long hours, results in an industry characterized by burnout and extreme stress and…
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Ep 011: LGBTQ+ in the Law: The Progress We've Made and the Path Forward
Today we're joined by NALP Executive Director James Leipold to learn more about the structural changes needed to promote inclusion in the legal profession. James talks about the progress we've made in law schools and law firms, and the structural changes he foresees to retain more diverse legal...
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Ep 010: Chief Talent Officers Creating Innovative Approaches to Legal Hiring
This week, we're joined by Alston + Bird's Chief Legal Talent Officer, Liz Price, and by Siobhan Handley, Chief Talent Officer at Orrick, about the changes their firms are implementing to retain diverse talent in big law.
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EP 009 - Véronique Goy Veenhuys on EQUAL-SALARY and Gender Equality
We're honored to have with us today Véronique Goy Veenhuys, founder and CEO of EQUAL-SALARY. Véronique Goy Veenhuys is a Swiss social entrepreneur and equal pay advocate. Véronique developed a practical and scientific certification process that allows companies to verify and communicate that they...
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Ep 008 - The Changing Role of the General Counsel
As we continue through Women's History Month, we're honored to speak with Angela Grant, the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Palomar Holdings, Inc., and LaTanya Langley, who serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at BIC. The role of a General Counsel or...
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Ep 007 - Celebrating Women's History Month with Paulette Brown
We're honored to kick off the month of March with a conversation with former ABA President, and Locke Lorde LLP Partner, Paulette Brown. As a woman of color and a veteran in the legal industry, Paulette joins us to discuss her long career of advocating for diversity and inclusion in the legal...
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Ep 006 - Celebrating Black History Month with David Baker Lewis
As we kick off a series of episodes focused on celebrating Black History Month through conversations with prominent black lawyers, our guest is David Baker Lewis, who shared with us nearly five decades of insights on the legal profession.
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Ep 005: Strategies for Driving Gender Equity in the Legal Industry
This week, we're joined by two experts, Professor Paula Monopoli from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and Professor Melissa Murray from NYU School of Law, to discuss driving gender equity in the legal industry.
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EP 004: A Look at The Evolution of ALSPs
In this episode, hosts Jon Greenblatt and Bryan Parker speak with ALSP expert Dan Packel from Law.com about the history of ALSPs, the trends of innovation in the legal industry, and predictions for new law post-covid.
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Ep 003: The Workplace of the Future: How COVID will change the workplace
In this episode, Bryan and Jon discuss recent trends and predictions around how the workplace will change post-COVID. They dive into changes in attire, office space, technology and more. They also introduce their new segment, Law in Black and White Weekly Pet Peeve.
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Ep 002: "Police Shootings, the Governing Law and Public Policy in the United States—Where do we go from here?", Part Two: Uncut interview
In this episode, we share our full, uncut interview with Mathew Brief, a former prosecutor both federal, as well as in the Manhattan district attorney's office. Matt joins us to share his insights on the laws that govern how we handle the recent cases of police shootings and social unrest in the...
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Ep 001: "Police Shootings, the Governing Law and Public Policy in the United States—Where do we go from here?", Part One
For our inaugural episode, we focus on the sensitive subject of the recent trend of police shootings and social injustice in the United States. As close friends of different races - this subject is close to our hearts, and we'd feel remiss not to talk about it from an objective, legal lens.…
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The Law in Black and White is a podcast discussing current events, including the business of law, innovation, and diversity in the legal industry from the perspective of Legal Innovators’ co-founders with complementary backgrounds, not afraid to share opposing opinions with a decided irreverence.
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