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In Re

58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

The podcast about all things law, big and small. IICLE staff and featured guests take on the hot topics in law. IICLE has been providing CLE to Illinois Lawyers for over 50 years. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals and do not represent the views of IICLE.*This FREE podcast is for information purposes only and does not qualify for CLE credit.

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Episodes

Postmortem Estate Planning

February 15, 2024 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

George L. Schoenbeck join us this episode to talk about issues that commonly come up during modern Postmortem Estate Planning. Our conversation touches on the fiduciary duties of trustees and executors, attorney liability and professional responsibility Issues, and the importance of an attorney/client engagement letter.  George is a Partner at Sosin, Arnold & Schoenbeck, Ltd., in Orland Park, where he represents clients in matters concerning estate planning, estate administration, business ...

David Lanciotti on How the Chicago Title Land Trust Company Can Help Elder Law Attorneys & Their Clients

October 13, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

David Lanciotti discusses how the Chicago Title Land Trust Company can help elder law attorneys with clients with privacy and estate planning neds.  Chicago Title Land Trust Company is a Gold Sponsor of the 19th Annual Elder Law Short Course. David Lanciotti is Executive Vice President & General Counsel at the Chicago Title Land Trust Company. You can register for the 19th Annual Elder Law Short Course here. 

Premarital Agreements

August 23, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Amanda Clayman and Ashley Wood join us to talk about the dos and don’ts premarital agreements. We discuss what a premarital agreement can and cannot address, dealing with disclosures, and important timing issues for attorneys.  Amanda Clayman is a Senior Partner at Katz & Stefani, LLC, in Chicago, and is admitted to practice in Illinois, Arizona, and Massachusetts.  Ashley D. Wood is a Partner at Katz & Stefani, LLC, in Chicago, and is a member of the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associa...

Workers' Compensation

June 26, 2023 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Paul Krauter joins us this episode to talk about the basics of workers' compensation.  Our conversation ranges from procedures under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and Commission to the significant impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on workers’ compensation attorneys.  Paul is a Member of Evans & Dixon, LLC, in Chicago, and represents a variety of clients in workers’ compensation cases throughout Illinois. He is a frequent lecturer and educator providing seminars to various client...

Naturalization and Citizenship Applications

November 10, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Farah Abbas, Principal Attorney of Abbas Law PLLC in Chicago, joins us this month to talk about the requirements to become a naturalized citizen. Our conversation includes the application process, common mistakes applicants make when applying, and application filing tips. Farah Abbas is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is licensed in Illinois and Virginia. She earned her B.S. from New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, and her J.D. from The Geo...

Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

October 07, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

George T. Dowd III, founder of G. Dowd Law LLC, in Chicago, joins us this month to talk about cryptocurrency and digital assets.  Our conversation includes the interesting history of digital assets, how different currencies can be used, and the implications of crypto for Illinois attorneys. George T. Dowd III is one of the authors of IICLE's Digital, Assets, Cryptocurrencies, and Blockchain handbook. He provides subject matter expert consulting services related to the foreign exchange, fut...

Mediation in Business and Commercial Litigation

September 09, 2022 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Brian A. Rosenblatt, Partner at Downey & Lenkov LLC, in Chicago, joins us to talk about mediation in business and commercial litigation. Our discussion covers how mediation differs from trials, the benefits of mediation, and how to decide if your case is suitable for mediation. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-BUSCOMMLIT20 to get 20% off IICLE's Business and Commercial Litigation 2022 Edition through September 30.  Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed...

Attorneys as Employees

August 04, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Megan E. Tepas of Freeborn & Peters LLP talks with IICLE about what attorneys need to consider when leaving leaving their firms, including their fiduciary duties to their clients and their firm, the possible consequences for a lawyer violating fiduciary duties, and the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct that regulate attorneys’ actions. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-EMPTERM20 to get 20% off IICLE's Employment Termination: Employer Obligations and Workplace Considerations ...

50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers

June 08, 2022 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Chicago radio veteran, and current IICLE contributor, Mike Sanders sits down for a fun and sometimes emotional conversation with authors Nora Riva Bergman and Chelsy Castro, exploring their latest project 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers: Boost Wellness. Build Resilience. Yes, You Can!    The Lessons in this must have manual provide scientifically sound strategies and suggestions that will elevate your life and your practice. The perfect gift for the high achieving professional in 2022 and beyo...

Military Law and VA Benefits

May 26, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode, IICLE speaks with Martin Parsons, Director of the Veterans’ Legal Assistance Program, clinical assistant professor at Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, and military veteran, about the mission of the VA, the benefits servicemembers can receive from the VA, how the military and law are similar, and how Illinois attorneys can best represent military clients. Listeners can use the discount code INREPUBS-MIL20 to get a 20% off IICLE's Military Service an...

A Partner When the Crisis Case Sets in...

April 14, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Dale Krause of Krause Financial Services sits down with us to discuss their ability to help families and attorneys when Medicaid drops to dangerous levels for the client - He then offers the BEST next moves for long term success...  To find out more about Krause Financial, click here. Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative ...

Leaving Work Stress at Work

April 01, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Chelsy Castro from Castro Jacobs to discuss best practices for not bringing stress home from the workplace and how to alleviate stress in the most difficult times. To find out more about Castro Jacobs, click here. Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License h...

Employment Law and The Practice Area Post-Pandemic

March 04, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Joshua Dintelberg from Seyfarth Shaw LLP about employment law changes in the past two years, workers' comp, harassment and discrimination in the digital age, and pointers for new employment law practitioners. Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http:/...

Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the Future of Estate Planning

February 04, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with Elise J. McGee from McDermott Will & Emery to discuss estate planning and how cryptocurrency, NFTs, and digital real estate could impact your estate planning practice. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 L...

BONUS EPISODE - Pushing Your Career Forward with Professional Development

January 21, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

In this dual-interview episode, Chris sits down with Anne-Marie Rabago from Modern Juris to talk about the pain points where individuals need to get professional development that impacts areas such as practice area information, clients and billing, and alleviating some stressors. Chris then sits down with Megan Moore and Amy McFadden, Co-Executive Directors at IICLE, to talk about how integral professional development is to the organization's goal of helping lawyers grow. For more informati...

Mortgages, Foreclosures, and Forbearance Changes During COVID

January 07, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this Chris speaks with Erica C. Minchella from Minchella & Associates, Ltd. to discuss the changes regarding mortgages and foreclosures post-CARES act, the impact on landlords, and the future implications of the current situation For more information on IICLE Share, email [email protected] SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz...

Workers' Comp in the Time of COVID

December 03, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

In this episode, Chris is joined by David Barish of Katz Friedman and Arnold Rubin of Rubin Law Group, Ltd. to talk about how workers' comp has changed for practitioners since the pandemic and how vaccination legalities and gray areas are possibly the next big piece of the practice area when it comes to workers' comp claims. For more information on Flashpoints, click here: https://www.iicle.com/flashpoints SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech....

Marital Energies Compensation

November 05, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with Jordan Rosenberg from BEERMANN LLP to discuss what exactly are marital energies, how does the statute read into use, and how it can be applied. For more information on Formulaw Online, click here: https://www.iicle.com/formulawonline SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

BONUS EPISODE - New Lawyer Advantage

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with IICLE New Lawyer Ambassadors Vaughn J. Richardson and Kimberly K. Cross  to talk about the new program IICLE has created, what it's like to be a New Lawyer Ambassador, and how IICLE's innovative tools have helped them succeed. Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio...

BONUS EPISODE - New Lawyer Ambassadors

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with IICLE New Lawyer Ambassadors Vaughn J. Richardson and Kimberly K. Cross  to talk about the new program IICLE has created, what it's like to be a New Lawyer Ambassador, and how IICLE's innovative tools have helped them succeed. Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio...

Mistrust

October 01, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Ruth A. Schlossberg of Zukowski, Rodgers, Flood, and McArdle and James V. Ferolo of Klein, Thorpe, & Jenkins, Ltd. about mistrust, how social media impacts trust, and how governing bodies can increase trust. Come be a sponsor with IICLE! Sponsors get a $100 discount by using INRESP21 when signing up! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://c...

AAPI Lawyer Experience Deep Dive

August 06, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode, Chris sits down with Priti Nemani from Nemani Law, LLC to talk about intersectionality of being a female person of color, the ins and outs of being a lawyer as well as a person of color, and how inclusivity could be attained in the legal field.  SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Best Webcam Practices

June 30, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this episode, Chris talks with Elisabeth Hutchison from Work From Home University about how to webcam like a pro. We talk about lighting, setup, epic zoom fails, and how to feel confident when you turn your webcam on. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By At...

Deep Fakes and Manipulated Media

May 26, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode, Purdue University Professor Edward Delp helps us understand the world of deep fakes. He leads us into a world where you can't always trust what you see and hear. We talk about deep fake technology, manipulated media, and what the future holds for combatting deep fake criminal activity. Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at [email protected]! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Comm...

Short Course Session Preview!: Managing Your Estate Planning Practice in a Virtual World

May 04, 2021 19:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Lorraine Cavataio (Sandberg Phoenix), Steven L. Kriz (Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC), and  Ray Prather (Prather Ebner LLP), the faculty for the 64th Annual Estate Planning Short Course. They talk about their own struggles and triumphs as they practiced in a virtual world and preview the topics in their upcoming session. If you would like to sign up for the course, please visit iicle.com . Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at [email protected]...

Catching up with IICLE

April 01, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode, Chris catches up with Co-Executive Directors Megan Moore and Amy McFadden about the challenges of providing CLE during a pandemic and how they altered the way they produce content to a virtual realm.

Remote Work and Mental Health during COVID-19

September 30, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Chelsy Castro from Castro Jacobs about the ways remote work and mental health are connected under the umbrella of the pandemic. Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at [email protected]! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ...

In Re Investigates...The Lady of Rend Lake (FINALE)

September 01, 2020 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MB

In the finale, we look back at the evidence and piece it all together. Chris lays everything out and comes to a conclusion that involves a serial killer and the possible name of The Lady of Rend Lake. (part three of a three-part series) If you have information about this case, please visit: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11091 Music: Heart of the Beast by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3862-heart-of-the-beast License: http://creativecommons.org/...

In Re Investigates...The Lady of Rend Lake (Part 2)

August 03, 2020 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode, leads in the case come up left and right. Illinois State Police sift through leads to find the truth which may lead them on the trail of a serial killer and to Texas where an incarcerated person made a startling confession to a cellmate.... (part two of a three-part series) If you have information about this case, please visit: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11091 Music:  Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...

In Re Investigates...The Lady of Rend Lake

June 30, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In 1993, Special Agent Charles Parker responds to a call about a woman's head found at Rend Lake. This begins a decades-long search for a murderer and the identity of the victim. This is the victim's story as told through actual documents submitted by the officials investigating the case. (part one of a three-part series) If you have information about this case, please visit: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11091 Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licens...

In Re Investigates...The Lady of Rend Lake

June 30, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

In 1993, Special Agent Charles Parker responds to a call about a woman's head found at Rend Lake. This begins a decades-long search for a murderer and the identity of the victim. This is the victim's story as told through actual documents submitted by the officials investigating the case. (part one of a three-part series) If you have information about this case, please visit: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/11091 Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licens...

Transgender Rights

May 28, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode Chris talks with Kelly George from New Constellations Therapy and Consulting about the intricacies and popular myths regarding transgender individuals, how laws affect them, and why it is so important to recognize them as their preferred gender.  Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at [email protected]! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://cr...

Human Trafficking

April 29, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

In this episode Chris talks with Cassandra Ma from Reclaim 13 about what human trafficking is, who it affects, and how it can happen to anyone.  Find out more about Reclaim13 by visiting http://www.reclaim13.org/ Have any questions or comments? Let me know! email me at [email protected]! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Ke...

In Re Investigates...The Starved Rock Murders (FINALE)

March 04, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this episode, Chris presents the finale to the Starved Rock Murders two-part series. I speak with Steve Stout, author of “The Starved Rock Murders”, and we look at the trial, the division between those who believe Weger is guilty and those who believe he is innocent, and his recent parole. SFX:  "Windy Transition" by pcruzn; "Bamboo Swing, B8" by InspectorJ “m-disapproval” by Processaurus “Medium-Crowd-Murmering” by Jentlemen “Gavel-triplemad” by Zerolagtime    Music:  Fearless Firs...

In Re Investigates...The Starved Rock Murders

February 05, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

In this episode we delve into the murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park and the investigation that followed. This is part one of a two-part series. SFX: “sh_Woman_Gasps_in_Shock_3_Takes.wav” by Shall555 Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Comfortable Mystery" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Classic Horror 3" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY...

In Re Essentials: 6 clips from the most listened to episodes (Part 2)

December 31, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

In this episode we celebrate the podcast with the last three of six of Chris's selected clips from some of his favorite moments in the podcast. Part two includes clips from: 3. DNA Evidence, Actual Innocence, and Science in the Courtroom 2. Prison Reform Through Higher Education 1. Nonhuman Rights Don't forget to rate and leave a review on your listening platform. It really helps us out! SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn; "Bamboo Swing, B8" by InspectorJ Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLe...

Chris's Picks - Part One

November 27, 2019 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode we celebrate the podcast with the first three of six of Chris's selected clips from some of his favorite moments in the podcast. Part one includes clips from: 6. Bar Association Spotlight: Women's Bar Association of Illinois 5. Sexual Harassment and The #metoo Movement 4. Immigration, Part I: Immigration in America - Past, Present, and Future Check out Part Two next month! Don't forget to rate and leave a review on your listening platform. It really helps us out! SFX: "Win...

In Re Essentials: 6 clips from the most listened to episodes (Part 1)

November 27, 2019 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode we celebrate the podcast with the first three of six of Chris's selected clips from some of his favorite moments in the podcast. Part one includes clips from: 6. Bar Association Spotlight: Women's Bar Association of Illinois 5. Sexual Harassment and The #metoo Movement 4. Immigration, Part I: Immigration in America - Past, Present, and Future Check out Part Two next month! Don't forget to rate and leave a review on your listening platform. It really helps us out! SFX: "Win...

The Dark Side of Real Estate

October 31, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this episode Chris talks with writer and former real estate attorney Chris Freiberg about The Watcher, stigmatized houses, and the reality of selling a haunted house. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io  "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)  License: CC BY (http://creativeco...

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - The Spooky Side of Real Estate

October 31, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this episode I talk with writer and former real estate attorney Chris Freiberg about The Watcher, stigmatized houses, and the reality of selling a haunted house. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io  "Come Play with Me" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)  License: CC BY (http://creativecommons...

Bar Association Spotlight: Cook County Bar Association

September 25, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

In this episode Chris talks with Cook County Bar Association President Jerrod L. Williams about the history of the CCBA as well as the status of black lawyers past and present. Find out more about the CCBA by clicking here: https://cookcountybar.org/about-us/board-directors-staff SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin Mac...

Secondary Trauma

August 29, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this episode Chris talks with Chelsy Castro of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting about secondary trauma, its causes and effects, how you can manage it, and how you can avoid it. To find out more about Chelsy Castro, please visit https://castrojacobs.com/ SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mini-sode: Staying Ahead When Planning Programs

July 31, 2019 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MB

In this mini-sode, Chris talks with Director of Programs Megan Moore about how to keep up with the changing landscape in law when creating courses. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Technology in the Courtroom

June 27, 2019 18:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode, Chris talks with Rob Rosenberg from Rosenberg Consulting Services, inc. about technology in the courtroom past, present, and possible future. We also talk about how the technology can be used in the courtroom while looking at Rob's involvement in the SlenderMan case as an example. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Ac...

Nonhuman Rights

May 29, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Nonhuman Rights Project Executive Director Kevin Schneider about the rights of nonhuman animals, habeas corpus, and the challenges of representing nonhumans in the courtroom. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ link to article discussed in the introduction: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/animal...

Bar Association Spotlight: Women's Bar Association of Illinois

April 24, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MB

In this episode, Chris talks with WBAI President Karie Valentino about the organization and the landscape for women lawyers in the workplace past, present, and future. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/lice...

Immigration, Part II: I-9 Forms and I.C.E.

March 29, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Legal Consultant  Michael Booden from Old World Industries, LLC about the pitfalls of I-9 forms and what to do when I.C.E. is at your door.  This is part two of a two-part series. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribu...

Immigration, Part I: Immigration in America - Past, Present, and Future

March 01, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Anette Sikka about immigration in America from its early roots to now. This is part one of a two-part series. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Prison Reform Through Higher Education

January 30, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MB

In this episode, Chris speaks with Dr. Magic Wade from the University of Illinois in Springfield about the legalities and function of higher education in the prison system, terminology when referring to incarcerated individuals, the ban the box initiative and so much more. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (in...

AI, Automation, and The Lawyer of Tomorrow

December 14, 2018 20:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode Chris talks with Director of Business Development Jessica Watts from Counsel On Call about the future of A.I. and automation in the law profession. SFX: "Windy Transition" by pcruzn,  "the horrible joke" by robotness, "freedomfightervictor" by calculating Music: Fearless First Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Acid Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creati...