https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/election-recap_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris sits down with OAJ Director of Government Affairs, Brad Ingraham, and attorney and OAJ member, Rick Topper, for a recap of the 2022 General Election. ***The Civilly Speaking Podcast is now being hosted on a different site. If you currently subscribe to this podcast through WordPress, you may want to update your subscription to one of the services found at https://www.civillyspeaking.com *...
Nov 09, 2022•20 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/supreme-court-path-to-success_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris sits down with OAJ President Sydney McLafferty and MAJ President Stuart Sklar for a deep dive on the Ohio and Michigan Supreme Court races this election year. Find your voting resources at https://www.oajustice.org/oajvotes and be sure to vote on or before November 8!...
Oct 19, 2022•20 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sari-de-la-motte_mixdown.mp3 Listen to the latest episode of Civilly Speaking as Sean Harris sits down with Sari de la Motte for a thought-provoking conversation about voir dire, non-verbal communication, and talking to the jury. https://www.civillyspeaking.com/saridlm...
Sep 28, 2022•29 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/asbestos-podcast_mixdown.mp3 In this episode, host Sean Harris sits down with Shawn Acton, Partner with one of Ohio’s asbestos litigation firms, Kelley & Ferraro, to discuss the state of asbestos litigation and updates on relevant legislation....
Sep 14, 2022•25 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/paralegal-podcast_mixdown-final-2.mp3 In this episode, host Sean Harris sits down with Lauren Ruth Martin, licensed professional counselor, speaker, and podcast host, to discuss the causes of burnout, how to recognize the signs, and pitfalls to avoid. Lauren is the keynote speaker at this year’s Paralegal Convention in Columbus on September 29 & 30, where she will be discussing practical methods to stay productive while avoidin...
Aug 31, 2022•16 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/car-crash-podcast-2_mixdown.mp3 Host Sean Harris sits down with Nathan Stuckey, with The Stuckey Firm, and Rhys Richards, with The Richards Firm, to discuss the psychological effects of car crashes and the impact those effects can have on your cases. Register for OAJ’s upcoming Scene of the Crash Car Crash CLE for a day of hands-on training and experiences at the Wayne County Fire & Rescue Regional Training Facility this Septem...
Aug 10, 2022•26 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1-final-election-episode_mixdown.wav Host Sean Harris sits down with Brad Ingraham and State Representative Richard Brown (D-Reynoldsburg) for a Special Election Update and will take a look at some of the most relevant and surprising races around Ohio. *Since this episode was recorded, The Ohio Supreme Court rejected another proposed map of U.S. House Districts. The decision returned the map to the Republican-controlled General Ass...
Jul 29, 2022•31 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/the-betrayal-structure_mixdown.mp3 In this episode, Host Sean Harris sits down with Brett Turnbull to discuss the hook of the betrayal and TrialSmith’s Betrayal Structure.
Feb 09, 2022•15 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/data-privacy_mixdown.mp3 In this episode, host Sean Harris sits down with OAJ’s Director of Government Affairs, Brad Ingraham, and Senior Policy Analyst with Consumer Reports, Maureen Mahoney to discuss data privacy, how it is being legislated, and what this means for trial attorneys.
Jan 19, 2022•21 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/kircher-mcgraw_mixdown.mp3 In episode 75 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris and guests Konrad Kircher and Ryan McGraw with Rittgers & Rittgers discuss the Brandt case and recent developments in representation of sexual assault survivors.
Dec 07, 2021•20 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/vaccine-mandates_mixdown.mp3 In episode 74 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris and guests Ashlie Case Sletvold, managing partner with Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane & Conway, and Chris Lalak, partner with Nilges Draher, discuss vaccine mandates and exceptions and look ahead to the future of vaccine mandate constitutionality....
Nov 16, 2021•21 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/multigenerational-firms_mixdown.mp3 In episode 73 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Rob and Mary Erney from Erney Law about the benefits and unique challenges of working in a multi-generational law firm.
Oct 06, 2021•17 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/paralegal-podcast_mixdown.mp3 In episode 72 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Candess Zona-Mendola, Senior Trial Paralegal with The Lange Law Firm and featured speaker at our upcoming Paralegal Convention about how to best use your paralegal’s skills to optimize your firm’s work. Reserve a seat at the September 23-24 Paralegal Convention today: https://www.oajustice.org/paralegalconvention21...
Aug 31, 2021•18 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/civilly-speaking-7-21_mixdown.mp3 In episode 71 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with former OAJ Women’s Caucus Chair, Ashley Rutherford Starling of Willis Spangler Starling, Jessica Bacon of Bevan & Associates, LPA, INC., and Meghan Connolly of Lowe Scott Fischer Co., LPA about the importance of communities....
Aug 03, 2021•25 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/70_civilly-speaking_matt-nakajima_mixdown.mp3 In episode 70 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Matt Nakajima of Rittgers & Rittgers about his recent in-person jury trial that resulted in a plaintiff’s verdict.
Mar 25, 2021•15 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/69_civilly-speaking_irish_mixdown.mp3 In episode 69 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to three Irish Ohioans about the importance of communities and how being a part of the Irish community has impacted them. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Mar 16, 2021•15 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/civilly-speaking_january-2021_lindsay-lawrence_mixdown.mp3 In episode 68 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Lindsay Lawrence of Rittgers & Rittgers about her experience starting a new practice area within a firm.
Feb 17, 2021•17 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/civilly-speaking_january-2021_nate-stuckey_mixdown.mp3 In episode 67 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Nathan Stuckey of The Stuckey Firm about how he has navigated owning his own practice.
Jan 27, 2021•19 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/civillyspeaking_nov-2020_thanksgiving-ep_mixdown.mp3 In a special Thanksgiving episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to four OAJ members — Andy Young of The Law Firm for Truck Safety, Allen Tittle of Tittle & Perlmuter, Eleana Drakatos of Yacobozzi Drakatos, LLC, and Brian Miller of Miller Law — about cases that made a huge difference for their clients and reminded them why they’re thankful to practice plaintiff ...
Nov 23, 2020•33 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/civillyspeaking_november2020_rittgers-and-brown_mixdown-1.mp3 In episode 65 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Charlie Rittgers of Rittgers & Rittgers and Michael Brown from FindLaw about best practices for law firms amidst COVID-19.
Nov 02, 2020•24 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/civillyspeaking_october-2020_judge-brunner.mp3 In episode 64 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Judge Jennifer Brunner, one of eight state appeals court judges of the Tenth District Court of Appeals in Franklin County and a candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court.
Oct 19, 2020•19 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/civillyspeaking_october-2020_dennis-murray_mixdown-1.mp3 In episode 62 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Dennis E. Murray, Jr., a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, about his experience as a politician and why more OAJ members should consider running....
Oct 05, 2020•21 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/civillyspeaking_october-2020_judge-odonnell_mixdown.mp3 In episode 63 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Judge John O’Donnell, a judge in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and candidate for the Ohio Supreme Court, about the new rule 26.
Sep 28, 2020•21 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/civillyspeaking_sept-2020-1.mp3 In episode 61 of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris speaks to Rick Topper, an attorney, longtime poll worker, and election rights advocate, about the importance of being involved in this year’s election.
Sep 10, 2020•31 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/harris_august.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Toledo attorney Katie Harris. Before becoming a plaintiff attorney, Katie worked for the courts and spent a few years in insurance defense. With her background, Katie brings a unique perspective to the plaintiff side and shares how her work experience impacts her practice today....
Aug 03, 2020•20 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/doogan_july.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Columbus attorney Jessica Doogan, an Associate in the Labor and Employment practice at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Wentz Mclnerney Peifer, LLP. Jessica shares her perspective on how COVID-19 has impacted the workplace, how it will change the infrastructure both in traditional workplaces and law firms and how it will affect employment law....
Jul 06, 2020•13 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ingraham_june.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Brad Ingraham, OAJ’s Director of Government Affairs. Brad provides a brief background on his work at the Statehouse before coming to OAJ then dives into current legislation.
Jun 01, 2020•20 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mclafferty_may.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Sydney McLafferty, an attorney from Columbus, Ohio. Sean and Sydney discuss COVID-19 and its impact on civil litigation and the future of jury trials.
May 04, 2020•24 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/gomez_april_mixdown.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Julian Gomez, an attorney from McAllen, Texas. Julian provides insightful information on where we stand with crash avoidance technologies and autonomous vehicles today. He also shares his thoughts on theories of liability and what the future looks like for attorneys who handle car crash cases. You can visit Julian’s website here: https://www.jc...
Apr 06, 2020•31 min
https://civillyspeaking.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/mogill_march.mp3 In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Micheal Mogill, founder and CEO of Crisp Video. Michael founded Crisp Video in 2008. His business quickly became successful, but not without challenges and growth pains. From those experiences, Michael figured out what was needed to take his business to the next level. Today, Michael works with thousands of law firms and in this podcast, he shares ins...
Mar 02, 2020•15 min
