FENN TALKS PODCAST
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Episodes
Giving Hope & Housing to Cancer Patients Through The Banner Health Foundation
November 11, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBAs part of the November a time to give hope, give thanks and give back series, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Chief Operating Officer, Mike Herring was featured to further discuss giving hope and housing to cancer patients. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center has become known for its clinical research and outstanding patient outcomes, it has quickly become a destination location with many patients traveling from great distances for treatment. Adequate housing during prolonged treatment ...
Trusts & Estates Documents and Disputes for Nevada Residents
November 04, 2021 15:03 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBFennemore’s Courtney O’Mara is a trusts and estates litigation attorney who works out of our Reno, Nevada office. She is known for her practical approach to the law, and ability to carefully outline options and obligations to her clients. In this episode of the Fenn.Talks Podcast Courtney shares more on the default estate plan provisions that apply in the State of Nevada for those individuals who pass away without a will or a trust, the importance of having proper capacity when plannin...
Giving Back to the Community with Andrea Marconi
October 28, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBFennemore’s Andrea Marconi is a Business Litigation attorney who works out of our Phoenix, Arizona office. She is a 2021 Greater Phoenix Chamber Athena nominee and was most recently chosen by Arizona Capital Times as a 2021 Women Achiever due to her ability to excel as an attorney and her commitment to working every day to advance our firm and the community. Andrea is passionate about volunteerism and giving back to local non-profits. In this episode of the Fenn.Talks Podcast Andrea shares m...
Becoming a Paralegal Superstar Featuring Sean Petersen
October 21, 2021 17:41 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBFennemore's Sean Petersen is a business litigation paralegal who works out of our Fresno, Califonia office and is the President of the Fresno County Legal Professionals Association. In this episode of the Fenn.Talks Podcast Sean shares more about what inspired him to become a paralegal, tips for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a paralegal, advice for those considering applying for roles at Fennemore, and MORE. To learn MORE about Sean Petersen's experience and profession...
The History of Fennemore Featuring Tim Berg
October 14, 2021 16:50 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBFormerly the managing partner of Fennemore, Tim Berg is a distinguished attorney in our business litigation practice group who has worked for the firm for 45 years. Tim is our go-to firm historian and in this episode of the Fenn.Talks Podcast he shares more about the evolution of the firm since 1885. Those who tune in will hear more on: Harry Fennemore and Jubal Early Craig, the attorneys the firm was named after Clients the firm have been serving since the early 1900s How the firm sta...
What Businesses Should be Thinking About for 2022
September 30, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBFennemore’s Mark Kruthers is an Employment and Labor attorney who works out of our Fresno, California office. Clients turn to Mark because they know he can help them avoid future problems and assist them in resolving problems that already exist in an efficient and cost-effective manner. He takes great pride in his ability to help business owners/employers navigate the issues created by the numerous and complex federal In this episode of the Fenn.Talks Podcast Mark shares more about th...
Personally and Professionally Succeeding While Working Remote
September 17, 2021 21:36 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBDerek Pfaff is a real estate attorney and one of Fennemore’s early adopters of a flexible work environment. Derek lives in Sedona, Arizona and focuses on matters including acquisitions and dispositions of improved and unimproved commercial properties as well as farm and ranch properties, shopping center development, commercial leasing, and real estate finance. He handles conventional real estate lending, loan work-outs and mezzanine loan transactions. Derek's experience includes projects inv...
Biden Tax Changes – The Most Significant Changes That Will Impact Tax Payers
September 09, 2021 13:46 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBSteve Good joined Fennemore over 30 years ago and has built a reputation within the firm and out in the business community as the go-to tax attorney. Steve is a Business and Finance attorney who assists Fennemore clients with structuring their businesses and negotiating commercial transactions, with an emphasis on advising clients regarding the associated income, estate and gift tax implications. He also helps families and business owners accomplish their estate planning, succession and weal...
5 Things to Know About Cross-Border Trade with Mexico
August 26, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBDaniel Arana is a firm Director from the Nogales Arizona office who focuses primarily on agribusiness, international trade and tax law, international transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Most of his clients are companies in Mexico that open operations in the United States. Leveraging his vast experience as a business lawyer, he has created the 5 things to know about cross-border trade with Mexico and how to successfully set up a transaction. In the interview Daniel talks about the i...
Professional Growth & Development at Fennemore
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 43 MBThis episode of the Fenn.Talks Podcast features Fennemore’s Business Development & Marketing Manager Brian Catlett. Brian shares more about two of the professional growth and development programs offered at the firm and also provides an overview of some of the keys topics covered in the programs. He provides listeners a tips and tricks related to: business planning, time & energy management, social media, creating your personal marketing calendar and presentation best practices. Brian also s...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Fennemore
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBTravis Pacheco is the Chair of Fennemore’s Diversity & Inclusion Council in addition to an Employment and Labor attorney. In this episode Travis shares more about what inspired him to take on the leadership role with the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Council, tips for other business leaders when approaching conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion, an overview of Fennemores D&I Council’s key objectives and details on the Council’s new book club. To Learn MORE about Travis Pa...
5 New Laws That May Impact You and Your Business
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBAlexis Glascock is a Government Relations attorney at Fennemore and a go-to resource in the local business community. She has lobbied for clients including the American Heart Association, the Arthritis Foundation, the Arizona Association of Health Care Plans, the Arizona Cardinals, the Arizona Uniform Laws Commission, and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. She also has successfully assisted with the passage of bills in industries ranging from trucking to trampolines. In this episode, Ale...
10 Things to Know About Post Pandemic Leasing
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 41 MBJeff Pitcher is a firm Director and a member of the real estate practice group. Over the last 30 years he has built a reputation as the go-to resource for commercial lenders, buyers and landlords. He represents some of the country’s largest financial institutions, as well as local community banks and credit unions, in originating complex secured real estate loans, construction loans, warehouse lines of credit and a variety of other asset-based lending transactions. In this episode, Jeff sha...
Healthcare Law: What Physicians Need to Know
July 15, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBHeather Macre is a firm Director, and the healthcare practice group leader. Sheis a go-to resource for many healthcare professionals when it comes tonavigating the regulatory landscape. Heather looks out for the best interests of her clients, so they don’t have to worry about compliance or legal issues, and most importantly, so they can get back to doing what they love – taking care of their patients. Leading a practice group that has become even more high profile post-pandemic, Heather take...
The Future of Fennemore – Summer Associates and Beyond
July 08, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.2 MBSabrina Bigelow started with Fennemore as a Summer Associate, and today is an Associate within our real estate practice group, where her work focuses primarily on real estate transactions, such as assisting developers and homebuilders with the purchase, sale, and lease of commercial properties. In Phoenix, and across the American west, this dynamic practice group plays a key role in helping to guide our clients who work in this critical economic driver for the region. In this episode you w...
Resume Writing Tips – How to Stand Out in the Crowd: Featuring Marjorie McFarlane Lucas
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMarjorie A. McFarlane Lucas is the Director of Firmwide Lateral Legal Recruiting at Fennemore, and she loves what she does. Her passion and main objective is to incorporate best practices and programs that make law firms better places to work for all people. Marjorie is responsible for the strategic growth of our practice areas and geographic locations through the acquisition and retention of elite legal professionals. She manages all aspects of our firmwide partner recruitment process, i...
The Most Interesting Man in Nevada Law: Featuring Former Governor of Nevada, U.S. Senator and Now Fennemore Attorney Mr. Richard Bryan.
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBFennemore is lucky to have Former U.S. Senator Richard Bryan as part of our Las Vegas, Nevada office. The distinguished Senator has a long and storied history in the Nevada legal world. His high-profile career in the legal profession includes roles as deputy DA prosecutor, the first Public Defender in Clark County and the youngest public defender in the nation, a State Assemblyman, the Nevada Attorney General, Governor of Nevada, a US Senator and a practicing attorney in the private sector. ...
Lessons Learned from the Rich and Famous with David McCarville
June 17, 2021 14:08 - 18 minutes - 34 MBDavid McCarville is one of Fennemore’s Trust & Estates Directors, and an adjunct law professor at Arizona State University. His work focuses on estate planning and administration, real estate and corporate succession. David has also gained national acclaim for his thought-leadership on Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies, especially as it relates to helping clients in storing and transferring value using distributed ledgers, digital assets and smart contracts. In this episode David ...
Lessons Learned from 2020 with Cheryl Mostrom Cecil
June 10, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MBCheryl Mostrom Cecil is Fennemore’s Chief People Officer, and a member of the firm’s C-Suite, our senior administration team. Throughout her 25-year career at Fennemore, Cheryl has used her position to advocate for the importance of human capital and ensuring our most valuable assets are engaged and empowered regardless of position. She believes that culture is a key component to Fennemore, something that draws people to our firm and makes them want to stay, and it is crucial to maintain. ...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion with Ann Morgan
May 27, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBAnn Morgan is Fennemore’s Chief Diversity Officer and an Employment and Labor Director, based out of our Reno, Nevada office. Ann will soon take the reins as President of the State Bar of Nevada, where she also serves as Chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In this episode Ann shares more about what inspired her to take on the firm’s Chief Diversity Officer role, some of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Council objectives for 2021, and what she is most excit...
Understanding the Difference Between a Will and a Trust with Jared Marshall
May 20, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 22.6 MBJared Marshall is one of Fennemore Dowling Aaron’s Trusts and Estates attorneys based out of our Fresno California office. During the pandemic, Trusts and Estates issues and disputes have become even more complex and emotionally charged. Jared’s goal is always to help clients resolve these difficult issues favorably, whether through informal negotiations – or in front of a judge at trial. In this episode you will hear more on the difference between a trust and estate, tips for getting starte...
The Process of Hiring an Attorney with Susan Wissink
May 13, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBSusan Wissink is passionate about helping her clients, learning about their businesses, and helping them reach their goals. A member of Fennemore’s 6-person Management Committee, as well as Business and Finance Director, her work focuses primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, loans, and general corporate matters. In numerous complex transactions, this experienced business attorney has represented both buyers and sellers, including asset and stock-based acquisi...
Leveraging Personal Passion and Technology to Enhance the Client Experience with Marc Lamber
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 68 MBMarc Lamber formed Fennemore’s Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury practice, and it remains the only PI group within a major U.S. national law firm. Known for his deep compassion and the remarkable work he has done to help clients, staff and friends who have experienced a bad accident, the group’s other notable work includes writing and sponsoring legislation for their clients to change the law to make citizens more safe. They were responsible for changing the law in Arizona to require school buses ...
Recruiting Top Talent & The Summer Associate Program
April 22, 2021 18:37 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MBBob Kramer is Fennemore’s Chief Talent Officer and also a firm Director known for his work as an environmental and water law attorney. He leads a lot of our important firm initiatives including attorney recruitment, onboarding and retention, in addition to our firm’s Summer Associate program. In this episode, you’ll hear more about why attorneys choose to work at Fennemore, the types of attorneys that thrive at the firm, details on the Summer Associate program, mentoring and MORE. If you’r...
Reaching New Heights with Rich Dreitzer
April 08, 2021 03:50 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBRich Dreitzer is Fennemore’s Las Vegas office Managing Partner and also a firm Director, known for his work as a business litigator. Rich leads by example in the office and out in the community. Rich is a fixture in the Nevada legal community, elected to the State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors in 2013, and presently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors of Nevada Public Radio. In today’s episode, Rich further defines what leadership means to him, how mentoring has positively imp...