Shook Shorts

Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer's Guide to Conquering Obstacles Part 2

Imagine being told you could not attend a congratulatory luncheon for your own client because it was held at a “Men’s Only” club. Or that you were “too pretty” and did not “look like a lawyer.” All these incidents happened to women lawyers early in their careers prior to joining Shook. But they persevered. Lauren Greenspoon, Alicia Menendez and Amy Ragen all took non-traditional career paths. In part 2 of our Shook Shorts podcast, the three share their personal stories and discuss t...

Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer's Guide to Conquering Obstacles Part 1

Part 1 of a 2-part series. Athletes have embarked on interval training for years. A high level performer will ramp up, excel at 100%, then slow down to repeat the pattern. The same style can be used to approach careers. In part one of our Shook Shorts podcast, three women lawyers discuss their different career paths and the obstacles they overcame to succeed in an often challenging but rewarding industry. Lauren Greenspoon, Alicia Menendez and Amy Ragen each played a role, along wit...

Corporate Compass: Finding Your Way

Shook has always offered robust corporate capabilities for clients. The firm’s depth of services just increased substantially with two very important hires that you can learn about in our Shook Shorts podcast. Hear Partners Sandy Hawley and James Mayor discuss various developments they are watching including the Corporate Transparency Act, the latest SEC disclosure rules, the implications of the Mallory Supreme Court case on company state registration considerations and trends in M&...

Staying Ahead of AI on EU Product Rules

In a Shook Shorts podcast, three Shook London lawyers discuss why the European Commission is updating its Product Liability Directive (PLD) and proposing an Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD), as well as what the proposed directives mean for companies and how they can prepare. The three were featured in Corporate Disputes magazine’s April-June 2023 issue. Newstead, Fielding and Castro appear as panel experts in the magazine’s Hot Topic feature titled “AI Liability Di...

The Changing Tampa Market

Two Shook Florida product liability partners discuss the changing Tampa legal market.

Science in the Courtroom

Shook is known for its use of science to win in the courtroom. Listen to two Shook attorneys discuss the importance of proper witness preparation involving complex medical and technical issues.

BIPA Trends in 2022

Legal Aid of Western Missouri Recognizes Shook for Pro Bono

Partner Pat Kenney and Associate John Constance are recognized for pro bono by Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

Find Your Pro Bono Path

He started his career as a teacher and then became a lawyer. Shook Partner Charlie Eblen speaks to Scot Fishman about the path that led him to engage in a pro bono mission fulltime and why he came to Shook as the firm's new pro bono director. Learn more in a seven-minute Shook Shorts podcast.

What's Next for the FDA?

Shook Partner Adrienne Byard and Of Counsel Kristin Kaplan discuss predictions for the Food and Drug Administration. Learn more about Shook's regulatory counseling capabilities at https://www.shb.com/services/practices/fda-and-regulatory-guidance Featured: Adrienne Byard: https://www.shb.com/professionals/b/byard-adrienne Kristin Kaplan: https://www.shb.com/professionals/k/kaplan-kristin ---------------------------- The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be ...

PREP Act: Fourth Amendment - A Sequel Without Equal for Healthcare

How can the PREP Act help protect healthcare providers from litigation during the COVID-19 pandemic? Learn more from Shook Partners Melissa Siebert and Anna Pieschel. Visit our PREP Act Intelligence Hub for more.

Legal Ins and Outs of Food Advertising

Shook Partner Lindsey Heinz and Associate Elizabeth Fessler discuss the regulatory and legal implications of food advertising, especially through social media. What types of scientific substantiation do companies need to supply for labeling claims, particularly those related to health and safety? Does FDA look beyond the product label to websites and social media when reviewing product for regulatory compliance? What should companies know about retweeting or sharing third-party endo...

How Shook Attorneys Communicate to Juries in Life Science Trials

Effectively communicating complex issues to a jury during a trial can be difficult, and the advanced technologies at issue in life sciences cases only complicate things further. Shook Partners Hildy Sastre and Hassia Diolombi discuss how their years of experience in the courtroom inform their abilities to boil down difficult issues for a jury.

Can Robots Be Sued?

Shook's AI white paper uncovered some unease among in-house counsel about implementing artificial intelligence into their businesses. Shook Partner Cory Fisher wants to help, whether that means providing counsel on potential legal liabilities or reassuring clients that AI can be manageable. Listen as he sheds additional light on the task force's findings.