EPISODE SUMMARY: Scott Karson, president-elect of the New York State Bar Association and partner at Lamb & Barnosky, joins Michael and Sarah to discuss how he went from a social studies student-teacher to Syracuse College of Law. He also talks about the time he attended a music festival in upstate New York during the summer … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Live From the 2019 NYSBA Tech Summit Paul Unger, Founder of Affinity Consulting Group joins David to talk about big trends in cybersecurity, including tips on how lawyers can use technology to advance their practice and better manage their time more effectively. Paul served as the Program co-chair for the NYSBA Tech Summit … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Live from the 2019 NYSBA Tech Summit Lisa M. Smith, United States Magistrate Judge and Ignatius Grande, Director at Berkeley Research Group join David to discuss the role technology is playing in litigation. They discuss the issues that can arise when technology devices like Alexa, Siri, Fitbit, Apple Watches and Google Home are … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Judge Jonah Triebwasser (Red Hook, NY) joins Michael and Sarah for a discussion about his dual duty as a Town and Village Justice, his path to the law, and his ‘other career’ as a Franklin D. Roosevelt historical interpreter. The 32nd President of the United States then sits down with Michael and Sarah … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Ignatius Grande, Director at Berkeley Research Group, joins David to discuss the importance of electronic communication, social media and mobile devices in the life of a lawyer and law firms. Ignatius recounts how much communication technology like WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook Messenger have changed the ways lawyers interact with clients and colleagues. They also … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Live from the 2019 NYSBA Tech Summit. John Bandler, Founder of Bandler Group LLC and Joseph DeMarco, Partner at DeVore and DeMarco join David to talk about cybercrimes and cybersecurity tips lawyers and law firms can implement. John and Joe discuss how to safeguard your data from increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals and attacks. They … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Leslie Stein, Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, joins Sarah and Michael to discuss how she nearly became a psychologist rather than go to law school, the day in the life of a Court of Appeals judge, and how a good meal keeps her centered. Judge Stein shares the story … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Albany Law Professor Vincent Bonventre returns to discuss the judicial records of Associate Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh and the tribal voting nature of the current Supreme Court. Professor Bonventre then gives us a primer on what types of cases he expects the Supreme Court to hear this Fall, including some hot … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Dan Nolan, President & CEO of Hugh Johnson Advisors and co-owner of the Albany Empire, joins Sarah and Michael to discuss how he used his law degree to carve out a niche in the business world, the advice he gives to young professionals and college students and the rich history of professional sports … Continued

EPISODE SUMMARY: Paul Grondahl, director of the New York State Writers Institute joins David to talk about his book, Mayor Corning: Albany Icon, Albany Enigma, the history of the democratic machine in Albany and preview the Fall 2019 events at the New York Writers Institute. Grondahl details the numerous interviews he did while reporting on … Continued