Featuring Guest Michael Niborksi, an experienced media, entertainment, and First Amendment lawyer and Partner at Pryor Cashman LLP in Los Angeles.  Episode Index Feature Outbox Episode Transcript 00:00 Introduction to Michael Naborski01:49 Michael’s Legal Journey and Defamation Law05:25 The Evolution of Michael’s Practice09:12 Idea Submission Cases and Notable Lawsuits17:19 Statute of Limitations in Copyright Cases23:54 The Influence […]

Featuring guest Rich Walton, an experienced trial lawyer from the law firm of Walton & Walton in Marina del Rey, California.  Episode Index Feature Outbox Episode Transcript 00:00 Introduction and Background01:54 Rich Walton’s Legal Journey06:06 The Impact of Generative AI on Trials13:15 Practicing Law with Family15:14 Trial Preparation and Last-Minute Cases18:59 The Importance of Open-Mindedness […]

Featuring guest Keith Wetmore, the former Chair and Chief Executive Partner of multinational law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP and the current Managing Director of the San Francisco office of legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa. Episode Index Feature Outbox Episode Transcript 00:00 Introduction to Keith Wetmore02:27 Career Journey and Early Experiences05:15 Transition to […]

Featuring guest Becky James, a former Deputy Chief and Chief of the United States Attorney’s Office’s General Crimes and Appeals Units in the Central District of California.  Episode Index Feature Outbox Episode Transcript 00:00 Introduction to Becky James00:37 Clerkship Experience and Early Lessons02:29 Transitioning to Private Practice 04:20 Moving to the U.S. Attorney’s Office06:32 Role […]

Featuring guest Phil Raine, a trial lawyer and Partner with Knight Nicastro MacKay LLC in Kansas City, Missouri.  Episode Index Feature Outbox Episode Transcript 00:00 Introduction to Phil Raine and His Practice01:58 Trial Strategies and Client Interests03:51 Firm Size and Its Impact on Practice05:45 Trial Experience: Jury vs. Bench Trials08:09 The Art of Storytelling in […]