Join Deb Lussier, partner and co-leader of the sponsor solutions practice at Ropes & Gray, on the latest episode of A Word for Our Sponsors . On this podcast, the second in a two-part series, Deb and Marc Migliazzo, counsel in the sponsor solutions practice, continue their in-depth conversation with Jon Costello, founder and managing partner of Devon Park Advisors, about the dynamic GP-led secondary market. They delve into the role of new entrants, the impact of single-family offices and sov...
Aug 28, 2024•22 min
Join Deb Lussier, partner and co-leader of the sponsor solutions practice at Ropes & Gray, and Marc Migliazzo, counsel in the sponsor solutions practice, as they delve into the dynamic world of GP-led secondary transactions with special guest Jon Costello, founder and managing partner of Devon Park Advisors, a boutique investment bank with a core focus on continuation fund transactions. On this episode of A Word for Our Sponsors , the first in a two-part podcast series, they discuss the curr...
Aug 15, 2024•16 min
On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, Steve Pepe, chair of the intellectual property litigation practice at Ropes & Gray, sits down with IP litigation counsel Matt Shapiro to discuss the latest trends in technology litigation, focusing on the automotive industry. They delve into the impact of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, electric vehicle (EV) technologies, and autonomous driving on leading technology companies. They also discuss the global implications of the Uni...
Aug 14, 2024•22 min
What on earth is FEPA (the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act)? On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, ask guest Ryan Rohlfsen, a former federal prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and now partner and co-chair of Ropes & Gray’s anti-corruption and international risk practice, to share his views on the DOJ’s latest tool. They discuss the implic...
Aug 13, 2024•32 min
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, litigation & enforcement partner Helen Gugel returns for another engaging conversation, this time with Neena Reddy, general counsel of Blue Owl Capital, an alternative asset manager with nearly $200 billion in assets under management. Neena shares her journey from private practice to in-house counsel, detailing the exponential growth of Blue Owl, the challenges and strategies of managing legal affairs for a gl...
Aug 07, 2024•16 min
On this episode of Non-binding Guidance , hear from Kellie Combs, chair of Ropes & Gray’s life sciences regulatory and compliance practice group, and Josh Oyster, a nationally recognized partner in the life sciences regulatory and compliance practice, as they discuss the FDA’s revised draft guidance, "Addressing Misinformation About Medical Devices and Prescription Drugs: Questions and Answers." They address key changes from the FDA’s prior draft guidance, potential challenges in implementin...
Aug 01, 2024•18 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Controlling Opinions , hear from partners Brett Friedman, Andrew O’Connor, and Josh Oyster regarding recent developments related to the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine. They discuss the current DEA regulatory landscape related to prescriptions of controlled substances via telemedicine and explore the implications of a recently announced prosecution in which the Department of Justice alleged that executives at a digital h...
Jul 29, 2024•22 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Decoding Digital Health , Megan Baca, co-leader of the IP transactions and licensing practice and co-chair of the firm’s digital health initiative, is joined by IP transactions counsel Georgina Suzuki to explore the science behind AI. They discuss how AI works, including the different categories of AI and its evolution, while tackling tougher questions such as how to spot “snake oil” in the AI industry. Whether you're in the legal field, a bu...
Jul 25, 2024•25 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s California Law for Asset Managers podcast series, asset management partner Catherine Skulan is joined by data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Ed McNicholas to discuss recent developments in California privacy law. California’s privacy laws can implicate a wide range of managers—from those based in the state to those that simply have California investors. Catherine and Ed delve into the implications for asset managers of the California Consumer Privacy A...
Jul 23, 2024•19 min
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles , Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery, delve into the intricacies of corporate culture and compliance with special guest Guillem Casoliva Cabana. A seasoned traveler and compliance manager at Booking.com, Guillem takes us on a journey through his academic and practical experiences. The conversation covers the importance of understanding team ethical culture, t...
Jul 16, 2024•32 min
The U.S. Supreme Court’s term has ended, with major implications for federal agencies and those that are regulated by them. What did the Court cover? And what remains unaddressed? Join litigation & enforcement partners Doug Hallward-Driemeier and Jeremiah Williams as they discuss the impact of Jarkesy and Loper Bright on federal agency authority, including the demise of the Chevron doctrine. Doug and Jeremiah bring unique insight to the topic: Doug is head of Ropes & Gray’s appellate and...
Jul 12, 2024•27 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Decoding Digital Health , Christine Moundas, a health care partner and co-chair of the firm’s digital health initiative, is joined by Dr. Bernardo Bizzo, a senior director at Mass General Brigham AI and assistant professor of radiology in the Department of Radiology at Mass General Hospital. Dr. Bizzo discusses his work in the field of digital health and AI, including the development and clearance of AI products by the FDA. They also explore ...
Jul 11, 2024•16 min
Tune in to the latest episode of Ropes & Gray's podcast series, The Data Day , brought to you by the firm’s data, privacy & cybersecurity practice. This series focuses on the day-to-day effects that data has on all of our lives as well as other exciting and interesting legal and regulatory developments in the world of data, and features a range of guests, including clients, regulators and colleagues. On this episode, hosts Fran Faircloth, a partner in Washington, D.C., and Edward Machin,...
Jul 10, 2024•14 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Non-binding Guidance , counsel Steve Sencer moderates a discussion on how FDA regulatory issues may impact academic medical centers (AMCs), health systems, and universities/research institutions. Joined by partner David Peloquin, and counsel Sarah Blankstein and Beth Weinman, the episode explores the complexities of FDA regulation, the potential risks, and the best practices to mitigate them. The discussion also highlights the challenges and ...
Jun 28, 2024•22 min
On this podcast, Harvey Cotton, Bill Littell, and Darien Saft from Ropes & Gray’s benefits consulting group delve into the intricacies of the Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson ERISA class action lawsuit. They discuss the allegations of fiduciary breaches in the administration of J&J's pharmacy benefit and explore the potential implications of these alleged breaches for employers who provide self-insured medical and Rx benefits to their employees. The team also provides an overview and...
Jun 25, 2024•19 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast, private equity partner Carl Marcellino interviews #1 New York Times -best-selling novelist, comic book writer and musician Charles Soule, who was an associate at Ropes & Gray from 2000-2004. They discuss how Charles built a creative life while practicing as a lawyer. Charles shares his experiences working on comics for DC and Marvel, as well as publishing three novels, including some in the Star Wars universe. For anyone tryin...
Jun 24, 2024•24 min
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join health care partner Stephanie Webster as she moderates a discussion with fellow health care attorneys David Ault and Ben Wilson on the evolving landscape of value-based care programs for health care providers. They address the financial viability of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the implications of transactions on ACO participation, whistleblower allegations within ACOs, the necessity of separate legal entities for program participation, data shari...
Jun 20, 2024•21 min
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join asset management partners Eve Ellis and Jason Brown as they delve into key regulatory issues impacting clients with interests in both the United States and Europe. Specifically, they explore the differences in how the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) supervise and regulate fund advisers. They compare and contrast the differing approaches to registration, oversight, and examination. Additionally, ...
Jun 17, 2024•18 min
Welcome back to the Culture & Compliance Chronicles , a podcast series brought to you by Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab and Front-Line Anti-Bribery. Join Amanda Raad, co-leader of R&G Insights Lab and the firm’s global anti-corruption and international risk practice, Nitish Upadhyaya, R&G Insights Lab director of behavioral insights, and Richard Bistrong, an ethics and compliance consultant and CEO of Front-Line Anti-Bribery as they explore the constantly evolving challenges faced b...
Jun 10, 2024•32 min
With potentially major changes in administrative law coming from the Supreme Court in the next couple of weeks, join litigation & enforcement partners Doug Hallward-Driemeier and Jeremiah Williams for a conversation about the potential demise of the Chevron doctrine, newly invigorated major questions doctrine, and likely outcome and implications of SEC v. Jarkesy . Doug and Jeremiah bring unique insight to the topic: Doug is head of Ropes & Gray’s appellate and Supreme Court practice; he...
Jun 06, 2024•31 min
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, Amy Kossak, who recently joined Ropes & Gray after a decade investigating and litigating FCA cases at the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), talks with Andrew O’Connor and Michael Lampert, co-leaders of the firm’s False Claims Act (“FCA”) practice. Together, they explore the latest trends, potential risks, and effective strategies for navigating the complex FCA landscape. Amy shares her insights, based on her time at DOJ, on what steps companies can take to redu...
May 30, 2024•20 min
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, IP transactions counsel Georgina Suzuki returns for another engaging conversation, this time with Svetlana Lucas, PhD, the chief business officer at Scribe Therapeutics, a biotech company that develops and engineers advanced CRISPR-based therapies for a wide range of diseases. Svetlana shares her journey in the biotech industry, the challenges and opportunities she has encountered, and her insights on the future o...
May 22, 2024•23 min
On this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series, Decoding Digital Health , host Kellie Combs, a partner in the life sciences regulatory and compliance group and co-chair of the firm’s cross-practice digital health group, is joined by Greg Levine, chair of the firm's global life sciences regulatory and compliance practice, and Lincoln Tsang, head of the European life sciences practice. They unpack some key insights from a recent webinar on regulatory issues surrounding artificial intelligenc...
May 21, 2024•19 min
On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, managing principal and global head of advanced E-Discovery and A.I. strategy Shannon Capone Kirk sits down with data, privacy & cybersecurity partner Fran Faircloth to discuss how new and ever-evolving technology is impacting her clients, particularly generative AI, and the challenges that arise in litigation and compliance. She also discusses her team’s development of the AI Court Order Tracker, which examines standing orders and local rul...
May 16, 2024•22 min
In the second part of this two-part podcast series, David Kirchner, Bill Littell and Elliot Saavedra from Ropes & Gray's benefits consulting group share their insights and experiences in collaborating with pooled employer plan ("PEP") providers. They discuss the process of bidding and vetting these providers on behalf of clients, while also delving into the crucial responsibilities that employers should consider when evaluating, monitoring, and selecting PEPs.
May 13, 2024•22 min
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, join real estate investments & transactions attorneys Peter Alpert, Pete Scherer, and Cory Steinberg as they discuss the implications of EPA’s recent federal environmental regulations addressing per- and polyfluorinated substances (“PFAS”). Gain insights into the legal and practical implications of PFAS being recognized as "hazardous substances" under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA,” aka Superfund), and under...
May 09, 2024•29 min
On this Ropes & Gray podcast, private equity partners Jim Davis and Matt Richards discuss insurance brokerage M&A transactions—including the recent NFP-Aon transaction that Ropes helped lead—the attractiveness of the insurance brokerage sector for private equity investors, retention tools such as equity rollover and restrictive covenants, diligence issues, regulatory considerations, and more. They provide insights into the market outlook and share their experience on navigating dynamics ...
Apr 29, 2024•19 min
On this episode of Women @ RopesTalk hosted by IP transactions partner Megan Baca, asset management partner Chelsea Childs interviews Jill Varner, the chief compliance officer at Versus Capital Advisors LLC, a Denver-based asset management firm. Jill shares insights into her role at Versus and the company's focus on real asset investing, primarily through interval funds. She also reflects on her experience as a woman in the male-dominated asset management industry and emphasizes the importance o...
Apr 24, 2024•20 min
For some, the thought of analyzing data for compliance purposes can be overwhelming, or overly focused on monitoring employees. But what if we approached analytics with curiosity and empathy? On this episode of the Better Way? podcast, co-hosts Zach Coseglia and Hui Chen are joined by Tara Palesh, who leads compliance analytics at Pfizer. With a background in engineering and strategy consulting, Tara views her team’s role as helping compliance colleagues to do their jobs in a better, more focuse...
Apr 19, 2024•38 min
In today’s business world, we’re increasingly being asked to make sense of data. But how do we turn numbers into meaningful insights about a company’s risks, culture, and compliance? On this episode of the Better Way? podcast, co-hosts Zach Coseglia and Hui Chen are joined for a second time by R&G Insights Lab’s very own David Yanofsky to go deeper into the world of data storytelling. With a background in data journalism, David talks about how data can be used to tell multiple stories and wh...
Apr 03, 2024•39 min
