Posts by Nicole Giantonio
86: A Plan Executed with Sheppard Mullin’s David Douglass
David Douglass is the Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C. office of Sheppard Mullin and a partner in the Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Practice Group. He’s represented companies and individuals in criminal and civil, False Claims Act (whistleblower), investigations and litigation. He draws on this experience to strengthen his clients’ compliance and…
85: Listening, Hearing and Hunter Thompson with Steven Zager, Akin Gump
Steven Zager is a partner in the NY office of Akin Gump. He’s been recognized by Chambers; Best Lawyers in America – and as a Law 360 Trial Ace for his significant record of trial victories for clients nationwide. He serves as the global head of his firm’s intellectual property practice. Steve Zager Bio Clients…
84: Hard-work; Homework and Huddles
We talk with the Zenefits, GC, Joshua Stein Joshua Stein, is the General Counsel and VP of External Affairs at Zenefits. He leads his company’s legal, compliance, regulatory affairs and government relation’s efforts. He brings a variety of experience to his current role having served as a Sr. Associate at Quinn Emanuel; an Asst. US Attorney;…
83: Legal Services are Purchased Not Sold with Seyfarth Shaw’s, Andrew Sherman
Andrew Sherman is a Partner and Chair of the Washington, D.C. Corporate Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. He focuses his practice on issues affecting business growth for companies at all stages, including licensing and leveraging intellectual property and technology assets. He has served as a legal and strategic advisor to dozens of Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of…
82: Forget the Ball Game and Golf … Drive Meaningful Sustainable Value to Our Organization
A conversation with Mark Smolik of DHL Mark Smolik, Vice President General Counsel & Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, DHL Supply Chain Americas, leads his company’s legal, commercial contracts management, compliance, and economic development teams. He’s a proponent of establishing strong operational disciplines and working closely with the business in support of their shared interests. He’s…