Law, disrupted

John is joined by Dan Webb, the Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, LLP and one of the most distinguished trial lawyers in the United States.  John and Dan discuss how Dan recently won a $104.6 million verdict against Ford Motors in a trade secret case in Detroit.  They discuss how Dan selected a jury in a city where the most of the jury pool has a direct connection to the other side and how he made complex technical issues simple for a jury through careful storytelling and visual aids.  They also discuss how to stay on top of the trial lawyer game even after several decades of unparalleled success.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In the last episode of the series “The Career Path of a Large Law Firm Associate,” John is joined by Jack Baumann, who was elected a partner in the firm in 2022.  John and Jack discuss his progression from associate to partner. Jack takes us through his transition from his 9th Circuit clerkship to joining the firm.  They discuss Jack’s initial expectations as a new associate and his many firsts, including depositions, hearings, trials and other stand up opportunities and the mentorship he received along the way.  Jack offers tips for managing stress and workload. Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In the third installment of the series "The Career Path of a Large Firm Associate," John is joined by Mari Henderson, an associate at Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles office.  Mari has been with the firm for eight years. She left for three years to work as a prosecutor in the district attorney's office. Mari talks about her goal, when she started with the firm, of becoming a trial lawyer and how she has achieved that goal by trying cases at the firm and in the district attorney’s office. She discusses the support she has received at the firm and the firm’s flexibility that has made it possible for her to become a trial lawyer and her goals now for the future.  Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In the second episode of the series “The Career Path of a Large Firm Associate,” John is joined by Matt Arrow, a mid-level associate at Quinn Emanuel who joined the firm in 2021. They discuss life as a young associate, his progression into a mid-level role, and the support he received along the way. Matt discusses the impact of remote work on young associates and the adaptations he and the firm have made.  Matt discusses his work experiences in just over a year at the firm, including his first deposition experiences, an upcoming arbitration, and some of the opportunities provided to him as early as day one at the firm.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In the first episode of the series “The Career Path of a Large Firm Associate,” John is joined by Homin Ban, a first-year associate in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles Office. Together, they talk about Homin’s first sixth months at the firm. Homin shares with John his journey from law school to Quinn Emanuel, including Homin’s unique summer associate experience working remotely in South Korea as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They then discuss Homin’s time as a first-year associate, including navigating Quinn Emanuel’s “Work From Anywhere” policy, Homin’s first interactions with clients and partners, and the different types of cases and opportunities he has had thus far. Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

In this mini-series of one-to-one interviews, John invites associates of Quinn Emanuel at different stages of their careers to discuss their experiences, what they have learned, and their expectations for the future. Check out the trailer, and look out for upcoming episodes soon. Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by Alex Bäcker, the founder of Lawbotics, who was named IT Executive of the Year by the International Business Awards, and Ryan Landes, a partner at Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles office.  They discuss generative AI and its impact on litigation.  In particular, they discuss the impact generative AI will have on factual discovery, including document and deposition review and analysis, as well as legal research and writing. They also discuss current limitations of generative AI, including limitations on material available to train the AI or for the AI to reference, fictional answers AI can generate, the lack of citations, and AI’s tendency to generate the most common responses rather than the best responses.For more information on Lawbotics AI: https://www.lawbotics.ai/ visit their website!If you enjoy this episode, please leave a like, review, or comment on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any major podcast platform.Check out all the latest episodes at: www.law-disrupted.fm/Keep up to date with John Quinn on Twitter: @jbqlawPodcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

John is joined by two experts in international arbitration, Philippe Pinsolle, partner in Quinn Emanuel's Geneva office and Head of International Arbitration for Continental Europe, and Stephen Jagusch KC, partner in Quinn Emanuel’s London office and Global Chair of the firm’s International Arbitration Practice. Together, they discuss the specialized field of international arbitration, including factors to consider when opting for arbitration, strategies for crafting arbitration provisions, how to select the best arbitrators, challenges to final judgments, and issues regarding the subsequent enforcement of awards.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Courtney Bowman, Global Director of Privacy and Civil Liberties Engineering at Palantir Technologies, discusses the challenges of regulating AI. Topics include facial recognition, healthcare tracking, regulatory approaches in the US and EU, and the importance of businesses preparing for future AI regulations.

John is joined by William A. (Bill) Burck, Co-Chair of Quinn Emanuel’s Investigations, Government Enforcement and White Collar Criminal Defense Group.  Bill is one of the leading practitioners of what might be called “DC Law.” He has been referred to by the New York Times as the “new Edward Bennett Williams”  -- the man to see in D.C. Together, they discuss the unique aspects of “inside the beltway” practice including persuading prosecutors and regulators of the policy merits of your clients’ positions, representing witnesses in congressional investigations and hearings, and some of the challenges of working in a highly partisan environment.Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi