Karen Conti
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The process of how judges get elected
March 10, 2024 21:38Linda E. Davenport, Appellate Court Justice, joins Karen Conti to talk about her campaign, how the voting process works for judges, and why it is important to vote for judges.
Why do people love learning about true crime and serial killers
March 10, 2024 21:38Dr. Gary Brucato and Dr. Stacey Nye join Karen Conti to talk about why people are obsessed with true crime and the psychology of serial killers.
Do we have a gambling problem?
March 10, 2024 21:37Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, joins Karen Conti in light of March Madness coming up and the increase in online betting.
Can municipalities criminalize homelessness?
March 03, 2024 22:58Antonia Fasanelli, Executive Director of the National Homelessness Law Center, joins Karen to talk about the U.S. Supreme Court taking a case that will decide whether municipalities can criminalize homelessness.
How the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action affects women in the workplace
March 03, 2024 22:57Andie Kramer, lawyer, gender bias expert, and author of Beyond Bias: The PATH to End Gender Inequality at Work, joins Karen to talk about how the Supreme Court’s strike down of affirmative action is affecting women in the workplace.
What to know about Alabama Supreme Court decision ruling that IVF embryos are children
March 03, 2024 22:57Nidhi Desai, Reproductive rights attorney, joins Karen Conti to talk about the Alabama Supreme Court decision ruling that IVF embryos are children.
This week in legal news
February 11, 2024 22:43Criminal Defense Attorney Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the cases that have made the news this last week.
What is the process of the Supreme Court?
February 11, 2024 22:14Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham joins Karen Conti to talk about Supreme Court ethics, how judges think, and how the process works in Illinois.
Why are people over the age of 50 splitting at record numbers?
February 04, 2024 23:19Mary Beth McLean, Financial advisor and Partner of My Private Vista, joins Karen Conti to discuss the latest study on divorce. People over the age of 50 are splitting at record numbers and Karen and Mary talk about why that is. My Private Vista concentrates on helping women with their financial issues post-divorce. You can […]
AI deepfakes of Taylor Swift are circulating, What are the legal repercussions?
February 04, 2024 23:14Ari Cohn, Free Speech Counsel at TechFreedom, a non-partisan nonprofit think tank devoted to technology law and policy, joins Karen Conti to discuss AI deepfakes. With her popularity growing, AI deepfakes of Taylor Swift are circulating. Is the posting of deep fakes illegal? Should the laws be stricter? Karen and Ari answer those questions and […]
Legal issues that could arise for people who work for themselves
February 04, 2024 23:09There is an emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem and side hustle culture in Chicago. Karen Conti is joined by Julie Lokun, who is a lawyer and entrepreneurial coach, and employment lawyer and Karen’s law partner Patrick Dolan to discuss the legal issues that could arise. Plus, Julie talks about Cre8tive Con, Karen Conti being a featured speaker, […]
What are parents responsible for if their child commits a crime?
January 28, 2024 23:28Eric Rinehart, Lake County State’s Attorney, joins Karen Conti to talk about the Highland Park shooting prosecution and holding parents liable for children’s criminal conduct.
Study shows minorities are misdiagnosed at a higher rate
January 28, 2024 23:27Elizabeth Kaveny, from Kaveny & Kroll, joins Karen Conti to talk about a new study showing minorities are misdiagnosed at a significantly higher rate. Elizabeth also talks about other malpractice and personal injury issues.
What counts as defamation?
January 21, 2024 22:53Ari Cohn, First Amendment and Defamation Lawyer and Free Speech Counsel for TechFreedom, joins Karen Conti to discuss the lawsuit brought by a Chicago man against 27 women and Facebook over negative posts on the website “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Ari also discusses First Amendment issues on college campuses and the TikTok bans across […]
Updates in the tax world from Steven A. Leahy
January 21, 2024 22:53IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC with Opem Tax Advocates, joins Karen Conti to talk about the new infusion of $80 billion into the IRS, the IRS using AI to monitor tax cheats, and Hunter Biden charges.
Karen Conti sprinkles holiday cheer onto her top legal stories of 2023
December 19, 2023 00:15Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to recite her rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas featuring her top legal stories of 2023.
The unsolved murder of Valerie Percy
November 12, 2023 23:29Author Glenn Wall joins Karen Conti to talk about the unsolved murder of Valerie Percy in the 1960s. To buy Glenn’s book, Sympathy Vote, click here.
What to know about Donald Trump and Hunter Biden legal cases
November 12, 2023 23:28Steve Brown, tax attorney with Clark Hill, joins Karen Conti to discuss former President Donald Trump’s civil trial, Hunter Biden’s tax charges, and changes at the IRS.
Bullying in the workplace
August 27, 2023 23:29Erika Harold joins Karen Conti to talk about bullying. As Miss America, her platform was antibullying, and as an Attorney and Executive Directory of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, she is launching a campaign against adult bullying.
How to profile a serial killer
August 27, 2023 23:28Criminal profiler John Kelly joins Karen Conti to talk about the Gilgo Beach murder suspect, the Idaho College murders, and the possible serial killer on the loose in Chicago.
How to protect your rights as you get older
August 20, 2023 22:21Kathryn Casey, elder law attorney, joins Karen Conti in light of it being National Senior Citizen Day on Monday. Kathryn discusses the news reported by the Sun-Times on financial elder abuse and the Michael Oher lawsuit. Later on, Karen and Kathryn take questions from listeners.
Gender bias in the workplace today
August 20, 2023 22:20Andrea Kramer and Al Harris, lawyers and gender bias experts, join Karen Conti to talk about gender bias today in the workplace since it is National Women’s Equality Day this coming week. Andrea and Al also talk about their new book, “Beyond Bias.”
What rights do kids have when it comes to bullying?
August 06, 2023 22:02Attorney Craig Brown joins Karen Conti to talk about what rights students have when it comes to bullys, with kids returning to school soon.
What to know about the latest indictment against Former President Trump
August 06, 2023 22:01Thomas A. Durkin, Criminal Defense Attorney with Durkin & Roberts, joins Karen Conti to talk about the latest indictment former President Donald Trump is facing.
How is a criminal profile created?
July 30, 2023 22:04Paul Ciolino, Criminal Profiler with Paul J. Ciolino & Associates, Inc., joins Karen to talk about the Gilgo Beach murder suspect and how a criminal profile is created.
What rights does a whistleblower have?
July 30, 2023 22:03Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC Patrick Dolan joins Karen Conti to talk about whistleblower law in honor of it being National Whistleblower Day today.
What the new charges against Donald Trump mean
July 30, 2023 22:03Steve Greenberg, criminal defense attorney at Greenberg Trial Lawyers, joins Karen Conti to talk about the new charges against Trump in the classified documents case and the Hunter Biden plea agreement being rejected by the judge.
Tom Dreesen remembers the great Tony Bennett
July 23, 2023 22:53Comedian Tom Dreesen joins Karen Conti to share memories of the late, great Tony Bennett. To get tickets to Tom’s next show, visit www.uptownsocialmc.com.
Is there a serial killer in Chicago?
July 23, 2023 22:12Jordan Scherer, private investigator, joins Karen Conti to discuss his work on the case of the 15 or so young men found in Chicago’s waterways in the past 18 months and the Gilgo Beach murder defendant’s apprehension after 15 years. If you need to reach out to Jordan, call him at 312-489-8867 or email him […]
How does no cash bail affect you?
July 23, 2023 22:12Damon Cheronis, criminal defense attorney, joins Karen Conti to talk about the Illinois Supreme Court’s upholding of no cash bail and Donald Trump’s receipt of a “target” letter.
Pat Fitzgerald’s legal case against Northwestern
July 16, 2023 23:18Scott Szala, former trial partner of Dan Webb, the law Ffrm that is representing former Northwestern Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald, joins Karen Conti to talk about Fitzgerald’s contract and whether he has a valid breach of contract case against Northwestern.
An update on the Tylenol murders
July 16, 2023 23:18Attorney Mike Monico, who represented James Lewis who died last week and is the only person charged in relation to the Tylenol murders, joins Karen Conti to talk about Lewis and the case.
Why do we still see hazing?
July 16, 2023 23:15Dr. Susan Lipkins joins Karen Conti to discuss the psychology of hazing, what leads to it happening, and why it is still a problem today.
How the affirmative action ruling will affect college going forward
July 16, 2023 23:15UCLA Professor Sanford Williams, MBA, JD, joins Karen Conti to talk about his experiences with affirmative action and what might happen to the college landscape going forward.
Can domestic violence abusers own a firearm?
July 09, 2023 22:30Andrew Willinger, Executive Director, Center for Firearms Law, joins Karen Conti to talk about the Supreme Court decision that will soon come down ruling on whether domestic violence abusers can be barred from possessing a firearm. To learn more visit https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4372185 or https://firearmslaw.duke.edu/secondthoughts/
Free speech and the government
July 09, 2023 22:30Burt Neuborne, Professor at NYU Law, joins Karen Conti to talk about the federal court ruling barring the Biden Administration from certain communications with social media companies.
Possible encounter with potential Chicago serial killer
July 02, 2023 21:50Shallie Griffin joins Karen Conti to talk about the possible serial killer in Chicago.
The Supreme Court overruled affirmative action. What’s next?
July 02, 2023 21:49Affirmative action attorney David Christlieb joins Karen Conti to talk about the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action, as well as its decision in siding with an employee who refused to work on Sunday.
Student loan forgiveness and anti-discrimination: Discussing the Supreme Court rulings
July 02, 2023 21:49Northwestern Law Professor Ronald Allen joins Karen Conti to talk about the Supreme Court decisions regarding the student loan forgiveness program and the Colorado website designer who refused service to gay couples.
Who is liable in the Titanic submersible tragedy?
June 26, 2023 02:20Personal injury attorney Colin Diamond joins the show to discuss liability in the Titanic submersible tragedy. Are the waivers that were signed enforceable? With the 4th of July approaching, Colin also discusses firework laws and liability.
Conspiracy or fact: is there a serial killer in Chicago?
June 26, 2023 02:11Former CIA officer/FBI agent Tracy Walder joins the show to discuss the possibility of there being a serial killer in Chicago.
Conspiracy or fact: Is there a serial killer in Chicago?
June 26, 2023 02:11Former CIA officer/FBI agent Tracy Walder joins the show to discuss the possibility of there being a serial killer in Chicago.
How to help the family of Noah Enos
June 18, 2023 22:57Karen Conti is joined by Stephen Enos, father of a Noah Enos, who had gone missing and whose body was found in the Chicago River, to talk about what happened and how you can help the family. To donate visit gofundme.com.
What rights do fathers have in court?
June 18, 2023 22:57Retired Judge Michele Lowrance joins Karen Conti to talk about fathers’ rights in family law court.
Emad Mahou’s inspirational journey to becoming a lawyer
June 18, 2023 22:56Karen Conti is joined by Emad Mahou, a Syrian refugee who was imprisoned there during the revolution and was refugee here in America. He just graduated from law school. Emad talks about his journey to the U.S and what’s next for him!
What to know about the indictment of former President Trump
June 11, 2023 22:25Attorney David Haas joins Karen Conti to discuss the indictment of former President Donald Trump. Later on, David takes questions from listeners.
What rights do fathers have in the workplace?
June 04, 2023 22:46Patrick Dolan, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Karen to talk about talk about what a father’s rights are in the workplace in light Father’s Day coming up later this month. Then Karen and Patrick take your legal questions.
Today is the 103rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment
June 04, 2023 22:45Dr. Constance Mixon, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, joins Karen to talk about today being the 103rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, and to discuss voting trends for female voters. Later on, Dr. Mixon discusses former Mayor Lori […]
An update on the top cases from the week
May 28, 2023 23:25Steve Greenberg, Criminal Defense Attorney at Greenberg Trial Lawyers, joins Karen to talk about and break down the top cases from the week.
What is legal liability for the NASCAR race in Chicago?
May 28, 2023 23:25Bonita L. Stone, Attorney from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, joins Karen Conti to talk about legal liability for upcoming NASCAR race in Chicago.