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The Litigator's Edge
by Aniket Sawant, CEO, Threadeo
Where innovative attorneys reveal the strategies that have transformed their legal practice.
Episodes
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You Make the Mess, You Clean It Up: Don Migliori on 9/11, Meta, and the Civil Justice System
In this episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Don Migliori, a mass tort trial lawyer at Motley Rice, to explore how civil litigation can create lasting change far beyond individual verdicts. Don shares his journey from defending asbestos companies to representing...
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The Poet in the Data Room: Vikram Masson on Narrative, Document Review, and AI
Artificial intelligence is changing litigation, but the real challenge isn't adopting AI. It's making AI accurate, defensible, and trustworthy in high-stakes legal matters. In this episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Vikram Masson, e-discovery and advanced analytics...
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Beyond the Billable Hour: Christopher Anderson on Incentive Alignment, AI, and The Future of Legal Practice
In this candid episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with attorney, legal business consultant, and host of the podcast “The Un-Billable Hour”, Christopher Anderson. We discuss one of the most debated topics in legal practice: the billable hour. Christopher shares his...
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The Business of Recovery: Jeremy Hollembeak on Asset Tracing, Insolvency, and Litigation Strategy
In this trenchant episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Jeremy Hollembeak, Partner at Baird Holm LLP, to explore the world of distressed assets, claims monetization, insolvency strategy, and cross-border asset recovery. Jeremy shares his unconventional journey from...
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Mid-Market Dealmaking Av Sinensky on Deal Strategy, Human Dynamics, and the Role of AI
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Av Sinensky, Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, to explore the realities of modern middle-market M&A, deal psychology, and AI-powered legal workflows. Av shares his journey from New York BigLaw to advising…
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Crossing the V: Ethan Goemann on Wage-and-Hour Litigation, Shadow Work & Plaintiff-Side Strategy
In this insightful episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Ethan Goemann, partner at Sommers Schwartz and former defense-side labor and employment lawyer, to explore the evolving world of wage-and-hour litigation and why he ultimately transitioned to representing...
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Step Up to Stand Out: Melissa Jordon on Building a Successful Litigation Career
In this instructive episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Melissa Jordon, partner at Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP and president of the Miami-Dade Bar Association, to discuss what it really takes to build a successful modern litigation career. Melissa shares her...
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Inside High-Stakes Family Wealth Challenges: Lisa Cukier on Trusteeship, Mental Health & Divorce
In this enlightening episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Lisa Cukier, partner and chair of fiduciary litigation at Rubin Rudman, to explore the complex intersection of family wealth, mental health, and high-stakes legal disputes. With a unique background in social...
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The Law Lifer: Ruth Kraft on Yale Law, Trailblazing, and Teaching
In this inspiring and anecdote-rich episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Ruth Kraft, Yale Law graduate, former NYU professor, administrative law judge, and now founder of Kraft Employment Law Group. From deciding at just four and a half years old that she wanted to...
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SPACs and Violins: Trevor Okomba on Ownership, Deals, and Career Strategy
In this instructive and inspiring episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Trevor Okomba, Partner at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole, to explore an unconventional journey, from performing violin at Carnegie Hall to working on complex M&A deals and SPAC transactions.Trevor...
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Krista Stoumbos on Trial Mastery and Defusing Nuclear Verdicts
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Krista Stoumbos, Partner at Tyson & Mendes, who has taken nearly 50 cases to trial. From defending catastrophic injury claims to handling sensitive cases involving abuse, Krista shares what it really takes to perform under...
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The Generalist Lawyer’s Playbook: From Courtroom to Global Strategy | Shahzad Qadri
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Shahzad Qadri, Partner at Wong Fleming and Chair of Corporate & Immigration, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on what it truly means to be a modern lawyer: versatile, technology-forward, and ethical. From...
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From Enron to AI: How eDiscovery Changed Law Forever | Marla Crawford
What started with emails in the Enron era…is now becoming an AI-driven transformation of the entire legal system. In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, Aniket Sawant sits down with Marla Crawford, General Counsel at Cimplifi and a pioneer in eDiscovery, to unpack how legal technology has…
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A New Path Forward in Dispute Resolution: Rich Lee's Innovative Journey
In this latest episode of The Litigator’s Edge, we sit down with Rich Lee, former patent attorney, two-time General Counsel, and Founder & Executive Chairman at New Era ADR, a platform rethinking how everyday disputes get resolved. After years of seeing the same recurring issues, unpaid invoices,...
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Building High Value Patents: Hongming Liu on Invention Harvesting, Software Patent Ambiguity, and Litigation Risk in the age of AI
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Hongming Liu, Senior IP Counsel at Tencent America and a former PhD software architect, to explore the intersection of technology, patents, and legal strategy. From his journey transitioning from engineering to law, to...
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Global Trademark Portfolio Strategy: Larry Robins on TTAB, Domains, and AI
In this forward-looking episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Larry Robins, a global brand management authority and Partner at FisherBroyles. With a career spanning over four decades, Larry brings a rare dual perspective, having served as Worldwide Trademark Counsel…
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Steven Molo on Forum Sensitivity, Risk, and Building a Courtroom Advantage
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant, Co-Founder and CEO of Threadeo, sits down with Steven Molo, founding partner of MoloLamken, to explore what truly separates elite trial advocates from the rest.From his South Side Chicago roots to early prosecutor experience, including...
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The Problem-Solver’s Edge in Modern Litigation | Dafney Dubuisson Stokes
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant, Co-Founder and CEO of Threadeo, sits down with Dafney Dubuisson Stokes, a former law firm partner whose career spans civil rights litigation, Fortune 100 defense work, and now high-volume arbitration operations.From reviewing inmate…
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Eric Strober on Medical Malpractice Defense and the Trial Mindset
In this riveting episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant, Co-Founder and CEO of Threadeo, sits down with Eric Strober, head of the medical malpractice defense department at Rivkin Radler and seasoned high-stakes trial lawyer. Eric shares his multi-generation path into medical...
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Trusts, Taxes, and Tupperware: A Conversation with Nina Dow
In this refreshingly human episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Nina Dow, a tax and estate planning attorney who has mastered the art of making the complex simple. Nina shares her unconventional journey from film school to earning an LL.M. in Taxation, revealing how...
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Unraveling the Scheme: Frank Amanat on AI, Evidence, and Complex Fraud
In this riveting episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Frank Amanat, a veteran litigator andMember Attorney at Motley Rice who has spent his career hunting down fraud at the highest levels. Frank takes us inside the war room of the historic Barclays investigation,...
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From Cost Center to Catalyst: Mark Campagna and Ryan Phelan on Unlocking IP Value
In this strategic episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with a power duo representing the two essential halves of a winning intellectual property strategy: Mark Campagna, a visionary in-house leader (formerly of Dexcom and Google), and Ryan Phelan, a tactical outside…
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Preventing the Lawsuit: Leah Stiegler on Proactive Employment Law
In this energetic episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Leah Stiegler, a labor and employment partner at Woods Rogers who views her practice as "privileged gossip" with high stakes. Leah shares her hilarious origin story—from a homemade broccoli costume to…
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Peacetime Planning, Wartime Action: Jacqueline Goralczyk on Cyber Incident Response
In this timely and pertinent episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Jacqueline Goralczyk, a modern-day crisis counsel who guides organizations through their worst digital nightmares. Jacqueline shares her fascinating pivot from running a real estate title agency to...
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Commitment, Counsel, and Community: CJ Evans on the Art of Service
In this inspiring episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with CJ Evans, a partner at Willis Law Group whose career is defined by a singular philosophy: delivering the highest standard of service, regardless of the client. CJ reveals how she bridges the gap between two…
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Engineering Meets Science: A Conversation with IP Attorney Matt Jorge
From working the second shift on a brake manufacturing assembly line to advising the world's leading biotech innovators, Matt Jorge’s path to patent law is anything but typical. In this illuminating episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Matt to explore the complex...
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Data Over Vibes: Mark Rose on Efficiency, Process, and AI in Legal Practice
In this tactical episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Mark Rose, a partner at Roig Lawyers who brings a rare "triple threat" background to the legal industry: Industrial Engineer, MBA, and seasoned litigator. Mark reveals how he applies engineering principles—like...
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The Global Race for Talent: Hiba Anver on Immigration as Economic Policy
In this forward-looking episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Hiba Anver, a leading corporate immigration attorney and strategic advisor to some of the nation's most innovative companies. Hiba shares her inspiring journey from modest beginnings as the granddaughter of...
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Engineering Your IP Strategy: A Conversation with Tiffany Gehrke
In this insightful and pragmatic episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant speaks with Tiffany Gehrke, an intellectual property litigator who approaches legal strategy with the problem-solving mind of an engineer. Tiffany shares her unique path from writing code and managing complex…
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You Get One Reputation: A Conversation with Sheldon Solow
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Sheldon—a distinguished bankruptcy litigator turned educator at Harvard Law and Chicago-Kent—to discuss the immutable currency of a lawyer's life: their reputation. Sheldon shares the harrowing story of challenging a...
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The IRS Chief Counsel: Mike Desmond on Tax Policy, Politics, and Pragmatism
Step inside the highest levels of tax administration with Mike Desmond, the 48th Chief Counsel of the IRS, on The Litigator's Edge. Mike details the immense challenge of implementing the historic Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the sudden, monumental pivot to managing COVID-19 relief, which transformed...
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The Fraud Fighter: Dennis Kass on Litigation, Leadership, and Legacy
In this intriguing episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Dennis Kass, a powerhouse trial lawyer named California’s Civil Litigator of the Year. Dennis shares his remarkable journey from working inside an insurance company at age 16 to becoming the architect of a...
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Embedded in the Industry: Ryan O'Donnell on Deep Client Relationships
In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Ryan O'Donnell, a legal innovator who operates from three distinct vantage points: law firm partner, in-house General Counsel, and tech startup co-founder. Ryan shares his unconventional path—including a secret past as a...
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The Cannabis Pioneer: A Conversation with Brian Vicente
In this landmark episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Brian Vicente, a founding partner of the country's first powerhouse cannabis law firm and a key architect of the modern legal cannabis industry. Brian shares his incredible journey from ignoring warnings of the...
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Be More Han Solo: Sean Griffin on Managing AI and Avoiding Digital Disasters
In this timely and no-nonsense episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Sean Griffin, a seasoned litigator and certified expert in both cybersecurity and AI governance. Sean shares his non-linear journey, from managing the front lines of e-discovery in its infancy to...
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The Art of the Long Game: Ron Geffner on Building a Sustainable Practice and Career
In this thought-provoking episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Ron Geffner, a founding partner of Sadis & Goldberg and a leader in the financial services legal community. Ron shares his powerful founder's journey—launching his firm at age 30 with just one client,...
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The Powerlifter and the Practitioner: Dan Cotter on Grit, Governance, and Giving Back
In this episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Dan Cotter, a seasoned corporate advisor with a career as powerful and multifaceted as his past life as a competitive powerlifter. Dan shares his "long and winding road" through accounting, in-house counsel roles at major...
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Navigating the Pendulum: Labor Law in the Modern Workforce with Steve Nevolis
In this insightful episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Steve Nevolis, a partner and litigator recognized as a leader in employment law. Steve provides a masterclass on the dynamic and often turbulent world of modern labor and employment law, a field he aptly…
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The Lawyer, the Builder, the Innovator: A Conversation with Tiffany Hosey
In this riveting episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Tiffany Hosey—a rare combination of trial lawyer, construction company founder, and patented legal tech innovator. Tiffany shares her remarkable journey through three distinct, high-stakes careers and how each one...
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Never Miss a Client Again: Michael Brunman on AI-Powered Intake and Growth
In this episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Michael Brunman, a former litigator turned legal tech founder dedicated to reshaping law firm operations. As the co-founder and CEO of Clerx AI, Michael draws from his diverse background—spanning software engineering, big...
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The Architect and the Advocate: Building a Future-Ready Practice with Emily Amara Gordon & Chris Fortier
In this energetic episode of The Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant welcomes two leading voices in legal innovation: Emily Amara Gordon, founder of Amara Law, and Chris Fortier, attorney advisor and legal tech strategist. Together, they explore the critical intersection of technology, strategy,...
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Chris DiBella’s Journey From Tragedy to Legal Triumph
In this inspiring episode of The Litigator’s Edge Podcast, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Chris DiBella, founder and CEO of a nationally recognized personal injury law firm. What began as a personal tragedy, the loss of his brother, became the driving force behind Chris’s passion for helping...
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Mastering the Art of Civil Defense: A Conversation with Bob Christie
Bob Christie brings more than 40 years and 100+ trials of civil defense experience to this episode of The Litigator’s Edge. Host Aniket Sawant and Bob discuss how storytelling wins cases, common mistakes new lawyers make, and practical ways technology, including AI, is changing courtroom...
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Beyond the Courtroom: Ruby Powers on Leadership, Law, and Life
In this episode of the Litigator's Edge, host Aniket Sawant welcomes Ruby Powers, a board-certified immigration attorney, law practice management expert, consultant, author, and podcaster. Ruby discusses her multicultural background and how it informs her work in immigration law. She shares her...
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Jon Stern | "Flight of the Litigator"
Discover the remarkable journey of Jon Stern, aviation litigator, on The Litigator’s Edge. From air traffic controller at Reagan National to cutting-edge legal innovator, Jon shares pivotal moments that shaped his specialized practice. Hear how he used flight simulators to analyze Flight 93’s...
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Alex Paykin | "The Entrepreneurial Litigator"
Dive into the multidimensional entrepreneurial journey of Alex Paykin, Managing Director of Paykin Law and a tech-savvy litigator, on The Litigator's Edge. Hear his incredible origin story, from running businesses in Italy at age nine to navigating the subprime mortgage crisis, all shaping his...
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Kim Wald | "Putting Myself Out of Business"
Listen to a powerful exposition from Kim Wald, a dedicated victims' advocate and partner at The Haggard Law Firm, on The Litigator's Edge. Discover her ultimate mission: to "put herself out of business" by driving legislative change alongside courtroom victories, as vividly demonstrated in a...
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Tom Gardiner | “Think Long Term, Not Short Term”
Take a journey through a through a four-decade legal career with Tom Gardiner, founding partner at one of the most decorated firms in Chicago and the Midwest. Hear how clerking for an influential federal judge during a high-profile trial shaped his path and taught him invaluable lessons in...
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Jack Randall | "Justice, No Matter the Odds"
Discover the power of versatility and experience with Jack Randall, Managing Partner and former police officer, on The Litigator's Edge. Learn how his early days prosecuting cases as an officer provided invaluable "on-the-job" legal training, instilling a dynamic courtroom presence he's honed…
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Shaunis Mercer | "The Peaceful Lawyer"
Rethink what you thought you knew about family law with Shaunis Mercer, founder of the aptly named Peaceful Law, on The Litigator's Edge. Discover how her early passion for giving children a voice in juvenile defense fueled her shift from traditional litigation towards client-driven, peaceful...
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Where innovative attorneys reveal the strategies that have transformed their legal practice.
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