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The Path & The Practice
The Path & The Practice explores the professional origin stories of the attorneys at Foley & Lardner LLP, a full service law firm with over 1100 lawyers in 28 offices across the U.S. and abroad. Each episode features Alexis Robertson, Foley's Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, in a one-on-one conversation with a new attorney guest exploring their unique background, path to law school and path to Foley & Lardner—you’ll hear the touching personal stories you won’t find on their…
Episodes
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Episode 90 - Danny Costandy talks being a Foley summer associate, making a professional pivot while in law school, the Egyptian community, and the importance of having gratitude for difficult situations
This episode features Daniel Costandy, a 2022 summer associate in Foley’s San Diego office. In this conversation, Danny reflects on growing-up in Corona, CA…
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Episode 89 - Aleyda Castro talks being a first generation American, Foley summer associate, and the importance of being your authentic self
This episode features Aleyda Castro, a 2022 summer associate in Foley’s New York office. In this conversation, Aleyda reflects on growing-up in the…
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Episode 88 - Chris DeGennaro talks life as a prosecutor, cultivating trial skills, his new podcast, Black Connect and the importance of staying true to yourself
This episode features Chris DeGennaro, a litigation senior counsel in Foley’s New York office. In this conversation, Chris reflects on growing-up in Blue Bell…
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Episode 87 - Special Episode: Foley attorneys talk being underrepresented in Big Law, advice to junior lawyers, what's kept them at Foley, and OCI tips
This special edition of The Path & The Practice features the audio from a summer 2022 law school recruiting event featuring a candid discussion between diverse…
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Episode 86 - Chelsea Hilliard talks Arabian horses, moving to Texas, navigating challenges, litigation, advice to summer associates, and the importance of being a sponge
This episode features Chelsea Hilliard a senior counsel in Foley’s Dallas office with a focus on litigation. In this conversation, Chelsea reflects on…
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Episode 85 - John Litchfield talks children’s choir, part-time jobs, labor & employment, the LGBTQ community, and the importance of professional passion
This episode features a conversation with John Litchfield, a labor & employment partner in Foley’s Chicago office., John reflects on growing-up in Floosmoor…
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Episode 84 - Special Episode: A conversation with Jen Patton, Leigh Riley, and Chris Ward on attorney mental health and well-being, Foley resources, and why it's okay to not be okay
This special edition of The Path & The Practice is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month. It features a conversation with Jen Patton (Chief Talent…
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Episode 83 - Daljit Doogal talks being Foley’s Chairman & CEO, corporate practice, firm culture, family, and the importance of maintaining relationships
This episode features Daljit Doogal, Foley’s Chairman and CEO. Daljit is a corporate partner in Foley’s Detroit office with a practice focused on mergers &…
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Episode 82 - Pavan Agarwal talks Foley’s management committee, intellectual property litigation, industry sectors, leadership, and the importance of maintaining your network
This episode features a conversation with Pavan Agarwal. Pavan is a partner in Foley’s Washington, D.C., office with a practice focused on intellectual…
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Episode 81 - Anne Sekel talks the responsibilities of an office managing partner, litigation, jury duty, and the importance of being present
This episode features a conversation with Anne Sekel. Anne is a partner in Foley’s New York office with a practice focused on litigation matters. She serves as…
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Episode 80 - Christopher Rasmussen talks growing-up in Louisiana, being a musician, corporate practice, and the importance of flexibility on your professional path
This episode features a conversation with Christopher Rasmussen. Chris is a partner in Foley’s Chicago office with a practice focused on transactional matters…
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Episode 79 - Dania Abbasi talks immigrating from Pakistan, marching band, teaching English abroad, litigation and government enforcement, advice to new lawyers, and the importance of taking law school classes that peak your curiosity
This episode features a conversation with Dania Abbasi. Dania is a litigation associate in in Foley’s Houston office. In this discussion, Dania reflects on…
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Episode 78 - Nicholas Johnson talks childhood hijinks, the Great Recession, environmental and food law, the LGBT community in Milwaukee, and the importance of finding a practice that suits you
This episode features a conversation with Nicholas Johnson. Nick is a senior counsel in Foley’s Milwaukee office with a practice focused on environmental law…
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Episode 77 - Felicia O'Connor talks transferring during law school, labor & employment, chairing Foley's associates committee, and cultivating resilience
This episode features a conversation with Felicia O’Connor. Felicia is a senior associate in Foley’s Detroit office with a practice focused on labor &…
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Episode 76 - Jonathan Israel talks working in-house for the NBA, Labor & Employment, co-chairing Foley’s Sports & Entertainment Industry Team, and the importance of taking ownership of your career
This episode features a conversation with Jonathan Israel a partner in Foley’s New York, an experienced labor & employment attorney, and co-chair of Foley’s…
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Episode 75 - Lori Taylor talks attending journalism school, working in the securities industry, OCI during the Great Recession, litigation, and the importance of trusting that things will work out
This episode features a conversation with Lori Taylor. Lori is a senior counsel in Foley’s Chicago office. Her practice includes variety of commercial…
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Episode 74 - Rebecca Bradley talks clerking for a federal judge, law firm recruiting, leading Foley’s professional development department, and the importance of being willing to help and learn new things
This episode features a conversation with Rebecca Bradly. Rebecca is Foley’s Director of Professional Development. In this discussion, Rebecca reflects on…
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Episode 73 - Andrew Lee talks joining Foley as a lateral, being GC of the NY Jets, sports and entertainment, NFTs, and the importance of remaining open to new experiences
This episode features a conversation with Andrew Lee. Andy is of counsel in Foley’s New York office with a practice focused on a wide array of matters related…
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Episode 72 - Shiva Sandill talks growing-up in a military family, joining Foley as a lateral, business development, and the importance of self-awareness
This episode features a conversation with Shiva Sandill. Shiva is a partner in Foley’s Chicago office with a practice focused on corporate transactions. In…
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Episode 71 - Steven Chameides talks serving as a JAG officer during Vietnam, Naval architecture, hybrid litigation/corporate practice, and the importance taking on challenges
This episode features a conversation with Steven Chameides. Steve is a partner in Foley’s Washington D.C. office, with a practice focused on corporate…
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Episode 70 - Sarah Slack talks being a French major, earning a Master’s in Environmental and Land Use Planning , environmental law, and the importance of being intentional
This episode features a conversation with Sarah Slack. Sarah is a partner in Foley’s Madison office with a practice focused on environmental law. She is also…
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Episode 69 - Katy Califa talks intellectual property, being Chicana in Big Law, thriving as an introvert, and the importance of client interests serving as your North Star
This episode features a conversation with Katherine Califa. Katy is a partner and intellectual property lawyer. A key focus of her practice is counseling…
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Episode 68 - Laura Ganoza talks fashion, apparel, and beauty, her hybrid IP/litigation practice, being a women of color partner, and the importance of believing that you deserve to be where you are
This episode features a conversation with Laura Ganoza. Laura is a partner in Foley’s Miami office with a practice focused on commercial litigation and…
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Episode 67 - Jaime Guerrero talks white collar investigations, being a first generation American, advice to law students on picking a firm that's the right fit, and the importance of loving what you do
This episode features a conversation with Jaime Guerrero. Jaime is a partner in Foley’s Los Angeles with a white collar practice focused on U.S. Department of…
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Episode 66 - Jennifer Huckleberry talks working in finance, transitioning to law school, litigation, and being true to yourself
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Jennifer Huckleberry. Jennifer is a litigation associate in Foley’s Houston Office. In…
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Episode 65 - Justin Talbot talks mechanical engineering, life as a patent agent, Foley's intellectual property department, and the importance of relationship building
This episode features a conversation with Justin Talbot. Justin is a Senior Patent Agent in Foley’s Milwaukee office. In this discussion, Justin reflects on…
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Episode 64 - Scott Ellis talks being a first generation college student, litigation, working in restaurants, and the importance of loving what you do
This episode features a conversation with litigation partner Scott Ellis. Scott sits in Foley’s Houston office, is vice chair of Foley’s national Energy…
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Episode 63 - Peter Loh talks working at a bank, distribution & franchise, and the importance of feedback
This episode features a conversation with commercial litigation partner Peter Loh. Peter sits in the firm’s Dallas office and is vice chair of Foley’s…
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Episode 62 - T.J. Ferrante talks joining Foley as a lateral, imposter syndrome, the Great Recession, telehealth, and the importance of passion and curiosity in a legal career
This episode features a conversation with Thomas (T.J.) Ferrante. T.J. is a partner and board certified health care lawyer in Foley’s Tampa’s office. T.J.’s…
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Episode 61 - Special Guest Ritu Bhasin talks DEI consulting, implicit bias, fitting in versus belonging, self-care, and the importance of authenticity
This episode features special guest Ritu Bhasin. Ritu is a former law firm attorney and talent management professional, who founded her own DEI/Leadership…
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Episode 60 - Yesenia Soria talks being a first-generation college student, adjusting to law school, summering in Foley’s Dallas office, and the importance of being curious
This episode features a conversation with Yesenia Soria. Yesenia was a summer associate in Foley’s Dallas office. In the discussion, Yesenia reflects on…
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Episode 59 - Allison Zweng talks being an IP summer associate, swimming, mechanical engineering, and the importance of being your authentic self
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Allison Zweng. Allison just completed her time as a summer associate in Foley’s Detroit…
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Episode 58 - Savannah Levin talks being a collegiate athlete, summering in Foley's L.A. office, and advice to law students navigating the job search
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Savannah Levin. Savannah was a summer associate in Foley’s Los Angeles office. In the…
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Episode 57 - Kristel Schorr talks IP counseling, life as a partner, and advice on the law firm interview process
This episode features a conversation with Kristel Schorr. Kristel is a partner in Foley’s Washington, D.C., office with a practice focused on intellectual…
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Episode 56 - Special Guests Bob Scher and Amy Moynihan talk summer associate recruiting, the screening and call back process, and advice to law students
This special edition of The Path & The Practice features Bob Scher and Amy Moynihan speaking about Foley’s summer associate recruiting process. Bob is a…
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Episode 55 - Steve Millendorf talks two decades as an engineer, cyber security and privacy, attending law school part-time, and the importance of finding a practice you enjoy
This episode features a conversation with Steve Millendorf. Steve is a senior counsel in Foley’s San Diego office with a practice focused on cybersecurity and…
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Episode 54 - Clyde Tinnen talks growing-up in Connecticut, adjusting to law school after working in the financial industry, corporate transactional matters, and the Black legal community in Milwaukee
This episode features a conversation with Clyde Tinnen. Clyde is a partner in Foley’s Milwaukee office with a practice focused on a broad spectrum of corporate…
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Episode 53 - Spencer Montei talks Foley's Associates Committee, intellectual property, and the importance of taking classes that challenge your perspective
This episode features a conversation with R. Spencer Montei. Spencer is a senior counsel in Foley’s Chicago office with a practice focused on intellectual…
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Episode 52 - Leigh Reilly talks business development, benefits & executive compensation, adjusting to law school, and the importance of embracing failure
This episode features a conversation with Leigh Riley. Leigh is a partner in Foley’s Milwaukee office with a practice focused on employee benefits and…
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Episode 51 - Jeff Greene talks professional alignment, trademark, copyright, and advertising, life as an aspiring actor, and the importance of collecting perspectives
This episode features a conversation with Jeff Greene. Jeff is partner in Foley’s New York office with a practice focused on trademark, copyright, and…
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Episode 50 - Doug Lightfoot talks being a summer associate at Foley, attending Howard University Law School, working for the U.S. Coast Guard, and the importance of HBCUs
This episode features a conversation with Doug Lightfoot. Doug is a summer associate in Foley’s Washington, D.C. In this discussion, Doug reflects on…
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Episode 49 - Belinda Morgan talks comic books, growing-up on a farm, employee benefits, ERISA, and meditation
This episode features a conversation with Belinda Morgan. Belinda is a partner in Foley’s Chicago office focused on employee benefits, executive compensation…
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Episode 48 - Alexis Robertson talks growing-up in the Milwaukee area, attending law school, diversity & inclusion, and professional alignment
This episode features a conversation with Alexis Robertson. Alexis is usually the host of The Path & The Practice, but the tables have turned! In this episode…
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Episode 47 - Ralf Rodriguez talks working in law enforcement, construction law, architecture and design, trial prep, and having a long-term outlook on your career
This episode features a conversation with Ralf Rodriguez. Ralf is an of counsel in Foley’s Miami office focused on general commercial litigation, with an…
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Episode 46 - David Sanders talks corporate practice, hockey, the University of Michigan, and the importance of being nice
This episode features a conversation with David Sanders. David sits in Foley’s Washington, D.C. office and is vice-chair of the firm’s Business Law Department…
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Episode 45 - Natasha Allen talks pivoting from tax to her M&A practice, working with start-ups, joining Foley as a partner, and training for a triathlon
This episode features a conversation with Natasha Allen. Natasha is partner out of Foley’s Silicon Valley and San Francisco offices, focused on venture…
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Episode 44 - Mike Lappin talks lessons learned from the C-suite, relationship building, health care, diversity, and the importance of being open to new opportunities
This episode features a conversation with Mike Lappin. Mike is an of counsel in Foley’s Milwaukee office, focused on mergers, acquisitions, and health care…
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Episode 43 - Morgan Tilleman talks the Science Olympiad, speaking German, the Great Recession, his insurance regulatory practice, being the first openly LGBTQ attorney in his office, and the importance of prioritizing skill building and training.
This episode features a conversation with Morgan Tilleman. Morgan is a partner in Foley’s Milwaukee office with a practice focused on corporate and regulatory…
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Episode 42 - Ana Romes talks being a theater arts major, working in Central America, attending law school later in life, judicial clerkships, litigation, and making the most out of every opportunity
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Ana Romes. Ana is a litigation associate in Foley’s Miami office. Ana discusses growing up…
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Episode 41 - Mark Diliberti talks being a first generation lawyer, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, playing in a band, and Foley culture
This episode features a conversation with Mark Diliberti. Mark is a partner in Foley’s Milwaukee office and co-chair of the firm’s Copyright & Advertising…
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Episode 40 - Jen Patton talks playing collegiate sports, working in investment banking, working in Big Law, transitioning to attorney talent management, and the importance of following your path while being open to other opportunities
This episode features a conversation with Jen Patton. Jen sits in Foley’s Houston office and is the firm’s Chief Legal Talent Officer. Jen reflects on growing…
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Episode 38 - Special guest Tonit Calaway talks about her path to the C-suite, diversity in the legal profession, owning your life, and knowing who you are
This episode features special guest Tonit Calaway. Tonit is the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Office, General Counsel and Secretary of…
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Koh Tanimoto talks volunteering for the Peace Corps, business school, jury duty, corporate practice, and on campus interviewing
This episode features a conversation with Koh Tanimoto. Koh is a corporate associate in Foley’s Los Angeles office. Koh reflects on growing-up in Santa…
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Episode 36 - Sara Madavo talks Teach for America, litigation, building relationships, and staying true to yourself
This episode features a conversation with Sara Madavo. Sara is a litigation partner in Foley’s New York office. Sara reflects on growing-up in Potomac…
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Episode 37 - Jessica Gonzalez talks international travel, joining Foley as a lateral associate, financing transactions, personal development and self-care
This episode features a conversation with Jessica Gonzalez. Jessica is an associate in Foley’s Houston office focused on finance. Jessica reflect on growing-up…
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Episode 35 - Byron McLain talks growing-up in New Orleans, life as a federal prosecutor, white-collar defense, public speaking, and Foley’s Racial Justice & Equity Pro Bono Practice Group
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Byron McLain. Byron is a partner and trial lawyer in Foley’s Los Angeles office focused on…
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Episode 34 - Olivia Singelmann talks growing-up in a bilingual household, government investigations, Foley’s Associates Committee, and the importance of reaching out
This episode features a conversation with Olivia Singelmann. Olivia is a senior counsel in Foley’s Washington D.C. office focused on matters related to…
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Episode 33 - Kaleb Berhe talks working as a mental health therapist, labor & employment, joining Foley as a lateral associate, and the importance of building a support system
This episode features a conversation with Kaleb Berhe. Kaleb is a labor & employment associate in Foley’s Los Angeles office. Kaleb reflects on growing-up in…
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Episode 32 - Eileen Ridley talks growing-up in the Bay Area, litigation, her many law firm leadership positions, seeing the best in people and the importance of humor
This episode features a conversation with Eileen Ridley. Eileen is a litigation partner in Foley’s San Francisco office. In this episode, Eileen reflects on…
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Episode 31 - Adrian Jensen talks studying for the bar exam, life as a litigator focused on government investigation and enforcement proceeding, and building a practice
This episode features a conversation with Adrian Jensen. Adrian is a partner in Foley’s Washington D.C. office focused on litigation and government…