In this week's Legal Speak episode, we're kicking off a series where we get to know litigators outside the courtroom through their hobbies. With Texas Lawyer litigation reporter Laura Lorek at the helm, we're sharing inside feedback about what litigators love, starting with Dallas-based commercial litigator Tom Walsh of Winston & Strawn. In addition to litigating, Walsh has spent 27 years as a radio play-by-play announcer for Jesuit College preparatory school football and more than three yea...
Jun 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 439
By day, Richard Farley is the head of HSF Kramer's leveraged finance practice. But he is also a student of history, and of New York. Legal Speak's Patrick Smith spoke with Farley about his new book, which explores the 1970s fiscal crisis in the city and the parallels he sees with today's New York. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Richard Farley Producer: Charles Garnar
Jun 20, 2025•23 min•Ep. 438
In this week's Legal Speak episode, retired New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Lee Solomon discusses his personal and professional life after the bench. Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Lee Solomon Producer: Charles Garnar
Jun 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 437
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Carlton Fields shareholder Sylvia Walbolt discusses her legal career that has spanned more than 60 years. Having retired in May, Walbolt sat down with Daily Business Review Senior Litigation Reporter Lisa Willis to discuss how her personal and legal experiences helped her leave a mark on Florida's legal landscape. In addition to breaking barriers for women in law, Walbolt shares how she became a prominent appellate attorney and the role pro bono work played in...
Jun 06, 2025•32 min•Ep. 436
In this week's episode of Legal Speak, Patrick Smith interviews Dru Levasseur, founder of the Trans Legal Professionals Networking Program. They discuss his background, the challenges many trans people historically and currently face, both socially and professionally, and the power of community in challenging times. Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield Guest: Dru Levasseur Producer: Charles Garnar
May 30, 2025•25 min•Ep. 435
In this week's Legal Speak episode, ALM and Law Business Research CEO Nick Brailey discusses the company's recent merger while introducing listeners to the man behind the leadership title. Brailey became CEO of ALM following LBR's acquisition of the company on April 30. In addition to sharing the purpose, timing and benefits of the merger while chatting with Legal Speak podcast co-hosts Cedra Mayfield and Patrick Smith, Brailey also details how his personal and professional background have helpe...
May 23, 2025•20 min•Ep. 434
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
May 02, 2025•11 min•Ep. 432
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
May 02, 2025•13 min
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
May 02, 2025•12 min•Ep. 431
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 30, 2025•11 min•Ep. 430
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 30, 2025•12 min•Ep. 429
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 28, 2025•10 min•Ep. 428
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 427
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 426
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 425
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 424
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 423
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 21, 2025•11 min•Ep. 421
Two Major ALM Conferences back-to-back … they said it couldn’t be done. Legal Speak believed it … and went there to see it for themselves. For over 20 years, the General Counsel Conference Midwest has been the premier event in the industry. Delivering key insights and practical solutions that today's general counsel need to manage and better leverage C-Suite relationships, successfully overcome a litigation crisis and do more with fewer resources just to name a few. For the 2nd year, Legal Speak...
Apr 21, 2025•11 min•Ep. 422
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Ashley ...
Apr 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 419
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Sean Fi...
Apr 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 420
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Limelig...
Apr 16, 2025•13 min•Ep. 418
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Christi...
Apr 16, 2025•7 min•Ep. 417
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Adina S...
Apr 14, 2025•16 min•Ep. 416
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Anastas...
Apr 14, 2025•11 min•Ep. 415
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Exterro...
Apr 11, 2025•10 min•Ep. 413
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Thai Tr...
Apr 11, 2025•8 min•Ep. 414
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Eleanor...
Apr 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 412
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Mitra H...
Apr 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 411
Just when you thought you couldn't get your fill of Legal Tech ... we're back !! This year's LegalWeek conference, hosted by ALM Media and Law.com , was held in New York City from March 24th through March 27th. More than 6,000 of the biggest names in the industry gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown for the four-day conference. And yes ... Legal Speak was there conducting live interviews with the best and brightest. In this episode, hosts Patrick Smith and Cedra Mayfield sat down with Chris K...
Apr 07, 2025•10 min•Ep. 409
