This is the first episode in our new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law Series.  In this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, Student Editor Kevin Sherry (LAW ’26) had a conversation with Marissa Parker (LAW ’07) about the firm's use of AI. Marissa spoke about Stradley Ronon's processes, procedures, and training for AI use.  The discussion also delved into what the firm has learned on its AI journey and expectations for the future.  Stay tuned for more episodes discussing the intersection of AI and the legal field!

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, Senior Student Editor Doug Sasso (LAW ’26) sat down with Student Editors Jack Trismen (LAW ’26) and Ben Kanfer (LAW ’26). Jack and Ben share their experiences competing in the Villanova Law School Baseball Arbitration Filing Day Competition. The group explains how the MLB salary arbitration process works and talks about how Temple helps to build a sports law community.

 This week on the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, Editors Abena Ampofo (LAW '25) and Victor Ficarra (LAW '24) sat down with Matthew Devine (LAW ’16). Matt is an attorney with Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC and an adjunct professor here at the Temple University Beasley School of Law where he teaches Lawyering for Entrepreneurship. On this episode, Matt talks about growing up in Rhode Island, his pathway to law school, his love of entrepreneurship, how his history of basketball impacts his legal career, and where he sees his legal career going. 

This week on the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, 10-Q contributors Jackie Dansak and Victor Ficarra sat down with Temple Law Professor Ken Jacobsen to gain insight into sports law practice. Through planning, patience, and persistence, Prof. Jacobsen offers students and practitioners interested in sports law a path toward doing so.

Interviewer(s):

Jackie Dansak (LAW ’23)
Victor Ficarra (LAW ’24)

Guest(s):

Ken JacobsenPractice
Professor of Law

Amy Cooper shares the personal and professional experiences that have contributed to her success, addresses the importance of diversity and mentorship in the legal profession, and offers practical advice for managing stress and uncertainty.

Interviewer: Former Senior Student Editor, Jackie Dansak (LAW '23)

Guest: Amy Cooper, formerly Head of Risk for Vanguard’s Strategy, Product, Marketing & Communications division, currently FNZ's Global Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. 

Professor Jonathan Lipson and Charlotte Bismuth, author of Bad Medicine, discuss the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy and the challenges it presents for both the legal system and people who were harmed by OxyContin.

Interviewer: Professor Jonathan Lipson, Harold E. Kohn Chair

Guests: Charlotte Bismuth, author of Bad Medicine and former prosecutor for the New York County District Attorney.

Randy Kominsky (LAW ’79) shares why clerkships are invaluable to transactional attorneys, what it was like navigating one of the largest airline bankruptcies in history, and how every young professional can improve their odds for success.

Interviewer:
Nate Trager (LAW ’22; MBA ’22)

Guests:
Randy Kominsky

First-year attorneys and 10-Q alumni share what it’s like transitioning into practice as corporate attorney, judicial law clerk, and bankruptcy and restructuring associate.

Interviewer: Nate Trager (LAW ’22; MBA ’22)

Guests: Andrew LeDonne (LAW ’21), Associate at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Jonathan Shahar (LAW’21), Judicial Law Clerk, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania; and Michael DiPietro (LAW ’21), Associate, Polsinelli PC.

Abygaelle Loubeau talks with former Philadelphia City Solicitor and current Managing Partner of Ballard Spahr’s Philadelphia office about his successes and challenges in shifting from public service to private practice.

Interviewer:
Abygaelle Loubeau (LAW ’23)

Guest:
Marcel Pratt (LAW ’09), Managing Partner of Ballard Spahr’s Philadelphia Office, former City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia

Mitch Morgan turned his humble beginnings, working while attending Temple for undergraduate and law school, to one of the largest real estate empires in the country. In this episode of the 10-Q&A, he talks with Temple Law’s Jon Broder about his early years, founding Morgan Properties, and why Temple is one of the best parts of Philadelphia.

On the tenth anniversary of Temple’s Introduction to Transactional Skills (ITS) program, Stephanie McCormick talks with the creator and current leader of this program to learn about successes, challenges, and why the program is just getting started.

Interviewer: 

Stephanie McCormick (LAW ’23)

Guests:

Andrea Monroe
Professor of Law

Eleanor Myers
Associate Professor of Law Emerita

In the first episode of Fall 2021, Abygaelle Loubeau chats with Greg Seltzer (LAW '03) about venture capital financing transactions and his nonprofit, Philly Music Fest.

Interviewer:

Abygaelle Loubeau (LAW '23)

Guest:

Gregory L. Seltzer

Partner at Ballard Spahr

Creator and Executive Producer of Philly Music Fest

In Jon Shahar’s final episode, he sits down with Ajay Raju (LAW ’96) to discuss disruption and innovation in the legal practice, the role of “counsel”, and Philadelphia’s future as a hub for innovation.

In this episode, Jon Shahar sits down with Randy Maniloff (’91) to discuss his wonderful world of insurance law, his interviews with some of the most influential attorneys of our day, and his experience as a standup comedian.