Ryan Holt of Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow in South Carolina joins USLAW Live to discuss his general litigation practice, with an emphasis on retail claims, dram shop claims, and other matters impacting retailers. Ryan and USLAW co-hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, and Nick Rauch of Larson • King in Minnesota and North Dakota delve into how South Carolina has become a magnet for dram shop litigation, recent legal reforms and the “human” impacts of litigation. They also reminisce about unexpected bus breakdowns, vineyard tours, racing to breakfast and friendships under fire. Tune in and enjoy this conversation.

Obrian Rosario, a 3L at Howard University and USLAW NETWORK Foundation scholarship recipient, joins USLAW Live to talk about his law school journey and career aspirations in litigation and education, inspired by his family’s experiences and early exposure to law. He reflects on the USLAW Client Conference and what he gained by connecting with lawyers, legal leaders, experts and fellow scholarship recipients. Obrian and USLAW Live co-hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, and Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, also discuss the importance of paying it forward, taking time to pause and enjoy the people and places around you, sweet plantains and the New York Knicks. Enjoy this USLAW Live conversation.

Meghan Goodwin, a shareholder at Thorndal Armstrong in Las Vegas and a former hotel operations leader at one of the premier Las Vegas casino resorts, joins USLAW Live to talk about how the lack of state case law, judicial operations and strange hospitality cases make Nevada the wild, wild west in the legal landscape. Meghan and USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, also discuss Vegas jury pools, maximizing your involvement in USLAW, adventure travels and more. Enjoy this fun USLAW Live conversation.

USLAW Foundation scholarship recipient Taylor Stamps, a law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, joins USLAW Live to share her recent experiences at the USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference, how the scholarship has impacted her law school pursuits and what opportunities she is exploring to help shape her future legal career path. Taylor and USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Nick Rauch of Larson • King LLP in St. Paul, Minnesota, also discuss the advice they’d give their younger selves, Taylor’s roles as Chair of the ABA’s Law Student Division, volunteering for Upward Bound plus Taylor Swift, Harry Potter and more in this fun conversation.

USLAW NETWORK Vice Chair Tamara Goorevitz of Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. in Maryland joins the USLAW Live podcast to unpack several key aspects of Maryland liability law, including the cap on non-economic damages, contributory negligence and assumption of risk – and why these matters carry significant implications for businesses operating in the state. Tamara and USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, also discuss the broader state of litigation in America, offer guidance to rising litigators, and share practical tips for building a strong professional network. They round things out with seasonal favorites, like apple picking, rewatching favorite shows and movies (reality TV guilty pleasures included), and how mahjong mania can elevate a pool party to the next level. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation that blends legal insight with a dose of fun.

A discussion of Pennsylvania venue laws and trucking and implosion litigation. Julie Brennan of Pion, Nerone, Girman & Smith in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, joins USLAW Live to talk about venue laws, how “regularly connected business” matters, joint and several liability and the Fair Share Act. She and co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, also talk litigation surrounding structure implosions and trucking accidents, the big Travis-Taylor engagement, as well as summer travels and back-to-school ear piercings. Tune in to this wide-ranging interview.

Doug Clarke is a Montreal-based lawyer with USLAW member firm Therrien Couture Joli-Coeur LLP (TCJ). He joins USLAW Live to talk about how TCJ uses USLAW, how cross-border collaboration helps their clients, and how litigation made him an even better commercial and transactional attorney (listening skills). Doug also shares a success story about working with USLAW member firm Poyner Spruill, and he and USLAW Live co-hosts talk U.S.-Canada travels, TSA border-crossing stories and how isotopes and treadmill tests can make crossing the border an adventure. This episode features USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, and Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri. Tune in now.

Will Morris is general counsel for DSI Security Services in Dothan, Alabama, and he joins this episode of USLAW Live to talk with co-hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, and Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri. about what companies are doing around security services, advances in technology use in security and the role and impact of AI in security operations and security solutions. Plus, Will shares how he made the shift from the dark side of being a plaintiff’s attorney to working in-house with a national security solutions provider that provides services in 33 states and has 28 offices across the U.S. The trio also banters a bit about the peanut capital of the world, the National Peanut Festival and boiled peanuts. Tune in to this fun conversation on USLAW Live.

Attorney Keely Duke is one of Idaho’s premier trial attorneys and a founding member of Duke Evett PLLC in Boise, Idaho. Keely joins USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma and Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Alabama to talk focus groups, mock trials and jury pools. From theme development to local jurors still having a sense of personal responsibility, the conversation includes how to work with clients to use these trial prep tools, what the plaintiff’s bar is doing with focus group data and when to file motions in limine. It’s not all court talk, as Keely shares how her grandmother’s influence shaped her career, how she landed in Boise, what she considers a perfect day, her favorite travel destination, and how unicorns are terrific hires. Tune in to this fun conversation on USLAW Live.

Josh Morris, senior manager, North American claims for Circle K Stores, is this week’s featured guest alongside USLAW Live co-hosts Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, and Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama. The trio talks about career building and team building, premise liability and auto liability claims, unreasonable medical billing practices and the growing trend of doctors performing care at the direction of counsel. Listen in as they also discuss what teammates gain by going back to the office full time, a possible lesson learned from a very wise Real Housewife, plus beach time, tee times, pool parties, rappelling and more. Tune in to this fun conversation on USLAW Live.

Taylor Brewer of Moran Reeves Conn in Richmond, Virginia, visits with USLAW Live co-hosts Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, and Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, to discuss complex litigation, medical malpractice and Taylor’s growing transportation defense work. They touch upon the 1% rule of contributory negligence, nuclear verdicts and how the 1% rule plays into that, plus correctional medicine, an alarming lawyer shortage in Virginia, and the growing need for pro bono services for remote areas of the state. They also discuss Geico camels and geckos, USLAW Women’s Connection venues, marathons, back to school, and so much more. Tune in to this conversation on USLAW Live.

Nichole Koford is a partner in Wicker Smith's Tampa office, where her practice focuses on medical law, professional liability, administrative law and general liability. She joins USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, to discuss the latest developments in medical malpractice cases, including civil litigation and an administrative component that addresses licensure issues. They tackle the rise in doctor shortages, the expanding role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants and the use of autopsy photos at trial. Additionally, they conduct a brief DISC personality assessment and discuss topics such as Florida Man, a 93-year-old hockey-loving grandmother, teen drivers, and more. Tune in to this enjoyable conversation on USLAW Live.

Alison Sausaman of Carr Allison's Jacksonville, Florida, joins her colleague Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, and Mike Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, for a wide-ranging USLAW Live conversation that touches on the Florida Supreme Court mandate of no continuances, whether tort reform has slowed down the tidal wave of litigation and why getting creative with discovery through the use of app data can make a significant difference in your case. They also talk mahjong, Bravo and any and all editions of the Real Housewives. Tune into this fun conversation on USLAW Live.

USLAW Vice Chair Jennifer Tricker of Baird Holm LLP in Omaha, Nebraska, joins USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Mike Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, for a casual conversation about life as a busy commercial litigator, practice group leader, vice chair of USLAW NETWORK and busy mom of two active daughters. Jennifer, Mike and Jessica discuss the impact and power of mobile devices in our work and family lives, mentoring up-and-coming professionals, the role of AI now and in the future, and tips for succeeding in any new setting. They also touch upon reality TV and their favorite travel destinations. Tune into this fun conversation on USLAW Live.

Meghan Hvizdos, Vice President of claims for MV Transportation, Inc. in Dallas, joins USLAW Live co-hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, and Mike Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, for a great conversation about the transportation and claims industry, how to provide the best service as outside counsel, the importance of building trusted and reliable teams (internally and with outside counsel and TPAs) plus a few career trajectory tips. Meghan’s career has taken her from over-the-road trucks to the transit industry, and her passion for trucking and transportation has led her to many interesting roles. She is eight months into her role as VP of claims for MV, the largest minority-owned, privately held passenger transportation contracting services firm in North America and a leader in providing specialized, on-demand ADA-compliant transportation for people with disabilities and the elderly. In her new role, Meghan is triaging a massive list of both old and new claims, and she shares what that entails from her perspective. Meghan, Mike, and Pam also discuss world travels, wine tasting, puppies and Post-it note to-do lists. Tune into this fun conversation on USLAW Live.

Meet Tommy Thornton of Carr Allison in Birmingham, Alabama, who joins USLAW Live co-hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, and Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for this episode of USLAW Live. A third-generation lawyer, Tommy shares lessons learned from his father that have shaped his approach to working with clients. He also discusses what he sees as a world that is leaning into dehumanizing a human process. Tommy, Pam and Jessica also discuss metrics in the workplace – what they are and how to navigate them – plus the benefits of USLAW to clients and why trusted referrals work. They also touch on family time, Italy, Disney, a small-world travel coincidence that leads to a client dinner in London and more. Enjoy this fun conversation.

Ginny Murphy, risk & insurance litigation manager for Sunoco LP/Energy Transfer, joins USLAW Live co-hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison in Dothan, Alabama, and Nick Rauch of Larson • King LLP in Minnesota and North Dakota, for a great conversation about Ginny’s work in claims and litigation management, risk reduction and cost containment. They discuss the impact and integration of new acquisitions, the changes in claims load that result from this environment, and the importance of collaboration between insurance and in-house legal groups. With a lot to learn from listening to others, Ginny shares how a desire to collaborate on trends in premises liability has led to the creation of a C3 strategy and quarterly coffee talks with industry colleagues. Tune in to this insightful and entertaining conversation, which also touches on the Jersey Shore, family time, and expanding work across borders.

Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, and Nick Rauch of Larson • King LLP in Minnesota and North Dakota, as they host a conversation with Chris Torrens, vice president, business development at SEA, Ltd., a multi-disciplined forensic engineering, fire investigation and visualization services company specializing in failure analysis. S-E-A is USLAW’s official technical forensic engineering and legal visualization services partner. Listen in as Chris shares how his youth football coach introduced him to S-E-A more than 26 years ago, how S-E-A has grown to employ 300 staff members, including 200 technical staff members across 15 engineering disciplines, and how S-E-A’s impact spans insurance, retail, transportation, products, and engineering industries, and more. The conversation also touches on corporate culture, Trampled by Turtles, and teenage drivers. Tune in to this wide-ranging and entertaining conversation.

Join USLAW Live co-hosts Nick Rauch of Larson • King LLP in Minnesota and North Dakota and Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma as they host a conversation with Cory Feinberg, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities. Listen in as Cory shares his career path to MoneyGram and how he embraces MoneyGram’s mission of financial inclusion and connecting people around the world through the movement of money. He also talks about the complexities of being a global, hybrid and partnership-driven business that operates to meet the needs of customers around the world. He, Nick and Jessica also talk about what keeps them up at night with the changing technology impacts on the global stage, benefits of USLAW for in-house general counsel, why venue matters in litigation as well as the NBA playoffs and face tattoos. Tune into this informative and entertaining conversation.

Join USLAW Live co-hosts Nick Rauch of Larson • King LLP in Minnesota and North Dakota and Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma as they host an enjoyable conversation with Doug Marshall of Marshall Investigative Group, USLAW’s official investigative partner. Get to know Doug as he shares the evolution of the investigative industry, including the changing dynamics of social media, cyber, AI, and unmanned surveillance, as well as how various investigative tools and initiatives are helping litigators and claims professionals. Nick, Jessica and Doug also touch on TikTok, bobsledding and major inopportune injuries. Tune in to this wide-ranging conversation on USLAW Live.