The Path & The Practice

By Foley & Lardner

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Episodes: 141

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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 professional bios. Each episode highlights the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives Foley attorneys bring to the practice of law.

Episode Date
Episode 139 - Tim Casey talks the responsibilities of a general counsel, following your heart, and artificial intelligence
Jun 24, 2026
Episode 138 - Alexis Juergens talks being a D1 swimmer, IP litigation, Foley’s associates committee, and the importance of making time for what you love
Jun 16, 2026
Episode 137 - René Jovel talks life as an in-house lawyer, advice to outside counsel, and the importance of knowing when to ask for help
May 20, 2026
Episode 136 - Chanley Howell talks being a technology lawyer, artificial Intelligence, and the importance of finding a firm culture aligned with who you are
Apr 24, 2026
Episode 135 - Jesse Neil talks the intersection of public policy and healthcare operations, joining Foley as a lateral partner, and the importance of embracing unique opportunities
Apr 15, 2026
Episode 134 - Joe Dowdy talks litigation, solving client problems, the Raleigh office, and the importance of being human
Mar 26, 2026
Episode 133 - Casey Knapp talks employee benefits, practice pivots, and being your best self
Mar 11, 2026
Episode 132 - Special Episode: Alexis Robertson and Dan Sharpe talk advice to new Big Law associates
Jan 08, 2026
Episode 126 - Michael Small talks bankruptcy, being a fully integrated person, and the importance of pursuing passions out of the practice of law
Dec 31, 2025
Episode 131 - Special Episode: Patrick McMahon, Alexa Goldstein, and Rashad Abdallah talk life in Big Law as military veterans
Nov 07, 2025
Episode 130 - Marshall Keen talks being a summer associate, navigating uncertainty as a law student, and the importance of working hard, being humble, and teachable
Sep 23, 2025
Episode 129 - Tai Shiow talks being a summer associate, working as a patent agent, and the importance of working before law school
Aug 28, 2025
Episode 128 - Nandita Raghavan talks being a summer associate, deferring law school, and the importance of knowing who you are
Aug 19, 2025
Episode - 127 Nick Jerschefske talks being a summer associate, serving in the U.S. Army, liking the things you’re good at, and the importance of not self-selecting out of opportunities
Aug 14, 2025
Episode 126 - Randall Carter talks being a summer associate, attending law school later in life, and the importance of preparing for interviews
Aug 13, 2025
Episode 125 - Kimberly Klinsport talks litigation, a people-based approach to career development, and the importance of building and maintaining relationships
May 16, 2025
Episode 124 - David Goroff talks litigation, the hustle factor, and the importance of embracing unexpected opportunities
Apr 11, 2025
Episode 123 - Bill McKenna talks life as a trial lawyer, winning and losing, and the importance of thinking ahead
Feb 20, 2025
Episode 122 - Andy Wronski talks serving as Milwaukee Office Managing Partner, the professional arch of a litigator, and the importance of embracing a no regrets philosphy
Jan 28, 2025
Episode 121 - Lisa Glahn talks making professional pivots, being a construction attorney, and the importance of trusting your journey
Jan 22, 2025
Episode 120 - Special Guest Akshay Verma talks career pivots, legal operations, and the importance of embracing feedback
Dec 22, 2024
Episode 119 - Frank Pasquesi talks seeing around corners, the role of office managing partner, client service, and the importance of being confident in your work
Nov 14, 2024
Episode 118 - Nathan Reardon talks student government, working in manufacturing, managing grief in law school, and the importance of asking questions
Aug 30, 2024
Episode 117 - Christina Robertson talks adjusting to college, SEO, staying confident in law school, and the importance of being present
Aug 26, 2024
Episode 116 - Shiv Patel talks playing chess, moving to the U.S., the JCI/Foley fellowship, and the importance of tackling challenges one step at a time
Aug 20, 2024
Episode 115 - Francesca Camacho talks working as a registered nurse, participating in the Foley/Mayo Clinic fellowship, and the importance of being intentional with how you spend your time
Aug 16, 2024
Episode 114 - Meredith McDuffie talks working as a paralegal, securing a 1L summer associate position, connecting with peers as a summer associate, and the importance of remembering that you’re more than your GPA
Aug 13, 2024
Episode 113 - Alexis Jackson talks graduating from college early, hustle in the law firm job search, and the importance of self-acceptance
Aug 09, 2024
Episode 112 - Kate Beattie talks navigating imposter syndrome, labor & employment, and the importance of having an authentic approach to business development
Jul 12, 2024
Episode 111 - Mikle Jew talks litigation, prioritizing client development, and the importance of building genuine connections with colleagues
Jun 28, 2024
Episode 110 - Tim Mohan talks restructuring, attorney well-being, and the importance of honesty, kindness, and fluidity as a junior attorney
Jun 18, 2024
Episode 109 - Special Episode: Joanne Molinaro, Amanda Beggs, and Kristin McGaver Sikora talk specialization in a legal career and navigating everyday life at a law firm
Jun 06, 2024
Episode 108 - Special Guest: Rudhir Krishtel talks pivoting out of legal practice, meditation, business development, and the importance of courage and community
Dec 01, 2023
Episode 107 - Sheridan Organ talks Mayo Clinic, being a dual-degree student, summering at Foley, and the importance of over communicating
Aug 24, 2023
Episode 106 - Chris Truong talks biomedical engineering, being a JCI fellow, summering with Foley, and the importance of maximizing the law school experience
Aug 16, 2023
Episode 105 - Rick Ali talks being a second career law student, being a summer associate, and picking a firm that doesn't give you the "Sunday scaries"
Aug 15, 2023
Episode 104 - JP Riley talks life as a high-school music teacher, being a Foley summer associate, and the importance of being open to new things
Aug 10, 2023
Episode 103 - Maame Yaa Norman talks growing-up in Ghana, earning her PhD, being a summer associate, and the importance of building relationships with your peers
Aug 08, 2023
Episode 102 - Steve Vazquez talks business development, mergers & acquisitions, being Cuban American, law firm growth/strategy, and law as a team sport
Jul 14, 2023
Episode 101 - Claude Treece talks life as a litigator, the business of law, the Foley/Gardere combination, and the importance of embracing change
Jul 07, 2023
Episode 100 –100th Episode Special: Recruiting Roundtable with Kendall Waters, Tori Roessler, & Dan Sharpe
Jun 28, 2023
Episode 99 - Michael Wall talks being a general counsel for the Boston Bruins and Bauer Hockey, Foley’s sports & entertainment practice, and the importance of finding a practice that you enjoy
Mar 17, 2023
Episode 98 - Special Episode: Alexis Robertson talks networking, personal branding & social media
Feb 24, 2023
Episode 97 - Ed Baxa talks working as a public defender, construction litigation, serving on the management committee, pro bono at Foley, and the game slowing down
Jan 05, 2023
Episode 96 - Eric Williams talks owning a food truck franchise, Kappa Alpha Psi, attending law school later in life, the game of litigation, boiling crawfish and the importance of keeping an even keel
Nov 30, 2022
Episode 95 - Kate Clendenen talks life as a new attorney, early exposure to the courtroom, navigating law school, and the importance of embracing your authentic self as a new lawyer
Nov 15, 2022
Episode 94 - Special Episode: Larry Perlman talks advice to new attorneys
Nov 07, 2022
Episode 93 - Dan Sharpe talks playing baritone saxophone, pivoting in to IP, being DEI Manager, and the difference between a job and a career
Sep 28, 2022
Episode 92 - Ivory Djahouri talks being a Foley summer associate, attending law school part-time, working as an IP legal specialist, and the importance of prioritizing health and well-being
Aug 18, 2022
Episode 91 - James Austin talks being a 1L Foley summer associate, working prior to law school, securing a 1L summer associate opportunity, and the importance of bringing your whole self to work
Aug 12, 2022
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
Aug 05, 2022
Episode 89 - Aleyda Castro talks being a first generation American, Foley summer associate, and the importance of being your authentic self
Aug 04, 2022
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
Jul 27, 2022
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
Jul 21, 2022
Episode 86 - Chelsea Hilliard talks Arabian horses, moving to Texas, navigating challenges, litigation, advice to summer associates, and the importance of being a sponge
Jul 05, 2022
Episode 85 - John Litchfield talks children’s choir, part-time jobs, labor & employment, the LGBTQ community, and the importance of professional passion
Jun 29, 2022
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
May 20, 2022
Episode 83 - Daljit Doogal talks being Foley’s Chairman & CEO, corporate practice, firm culture, family, and the importance of maintaining relationships
May 05, 2022
Episode 82 - Pavan Agarwal talks Foley’s management committee, intellectual property litigation, industry sectors, leadership, and the importance of maintaining your network
Apr 15, 2022
Episode 81 - Anne Sekel talks the responsibilities of an office managing partner, litigation, jury duty, and the importance of being present
Apr 08, 2022
Episode 80 - Christopher Rasmussen talks growing-up in Louisiana, being a musician, corporate practice, and the importance of flexibility on your professional path
Mar 24, 2022
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
Mar 11, 2022
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
Feb 22, 2022
Episode 77 - Felicia O'Connor talks transferring during law school, labor & employment, chairing Foley's associates committee, and cultivating resilience
Feb 03, 2022
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
Jan 20, 2022
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
Jan 05, 2022
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
Dec 22, 2021
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
Dec 09, 2021
Episode 72 - Shiva Sandill talks growing-up in a military family, joining Foley as a lateral, business development, and the importance of self-awareness
Nov 19, 2021
Episode 71 - Steven Chameides talks serving as a JAG officer during Vietnam, Naval architecture, hybrid litigation/corporate practice, and the importance taking on challenges
Nov 09, 2021
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
Nov 03, 2021
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
Oct 15, 2021
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
Oct 13, 2021
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
Oct 12, 2021
Episode 66 - Jennifer Huckleberry talks working in finance, transitioning to law school, litigation, and being true to yourself
Oct 05, 2021
Episode 65 - Justin Talbot talks mechanical engineering, life as a patent agent, Foley's intellectual property department, and the importance of relationship building
Sep 22, 2021
Episode 64 - Scott Ellis talks being a first generation college student, litigation, working in restaurants, and the importance of loving what you do
Sep 21, 2021
Episode 63 - Peter Loh talks working at a bank, distribution & franchise, and the importance of feedback
Sep 14, 2021
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
Sep 07, 2021
Episode 61 - Special Guest Ritu Bhasin talks DEI consulting, implicit bias, fitting in versus belonging, self-care, and the importance of authenticity
Aug 24, 2021
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
Aug 17, 2021
Episode 59 - Allison Zweng talks being an IP summer associate, swimming, mechanical engineering, and the importance of being your authentic self
Aug 09, 2021
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
Aug 05, 2021
Episode 57 - Kristel Schorr talks IP counseling, life as a partner, and advice on the law firm interview process
Aug 03, 2021
Episode 56 - Special Guests Bob Scher and Amy Moynihan talk summer associate recruiting, the screening and call back process, and advice to law students
Jul 30, 2021
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
Jul 27, 2021
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
Jul 20, 2021
Episode 53 - Spencer Montei talks Foley's Associates Committee, intellectual property, and the importance of taking classes that challenge your perspective
Jul 06, 2021
Episode 52 - Leigh Reilly talks business development, benefits & executive compensation, adjusting to law school, and the importance of embracing failure
Jun 29, 2021
Episode 51 - Jeff Greene talks professional alignment, trademark, copyright, and advertising, life as an aspiring actor, and the importance of collecting perspectives
Jun 22, 2021
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
Jun 15, 2021
Episode 49 - Belinda Morgan talks comic books, growing-up on a farm, employee benefits, ERISA, and meditation
Jun 01, 2021
Episode 48 - Alexis Robertson talks growing-up in the Milwaukee area, attending law school, diversity & inclusion, and professional alignment
May 25, 2021
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
May 13, 2021
Episode 46 - David Sanders talks corporate practice, hockey, the University of Michigan, and the importance of being nice
May 11, 2021
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
May 04, 2021
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
Apr 20, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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
Apr 02, 2021
Episode 41 - Mark Diliberti talks being a first generation lawyer, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, playing in a band, and Foley culture
Mar 30, 2021
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
Mar 23, 2021
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
Mar 09, 2021
Koh Tanimoto talks volunteering for the Peace Corps, business school, jury duty, corporate practice, and on campus interviewing
Mar 09, 2021
Episode 36 - Sara Madavo talks Teach for America, litigation, building relationships, and staying true to yourself
Feb 23, 2021
Episode 37 - Jessica Gonzalez talks international travel, joining Foley as a lateral associate, financing transactions, personal development and self-care
Feb 17, 2021
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
Feb 16, 2021
Episode 34 - Olivia Singelmann talks growing-up in a bilingual household, government investigations, Foley’s Associates Committee, and the importance of reaching out
Feb 09, 2021
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
Feb 02, 2021
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
Jan 26, 2021
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
Jan 19, 2021
Episode 30 - Zane Hatahet talks the importance of family, the University of Michigan Law School, his transactional practice, joining Foley as a lateral associate, and advice to new lawyers
Jan 12, 2021
Episode 29 - Kelsey O’Gorman talks adjusting to law school as a finance major, ERISA, skill building as an associate, and the importance of maintaining interests outside of your legal practice
Jan 05, 2021
Episode 28 - Adria Warren talks working abroad, making partner while on a reduced schedule, leading Foley’s Women’s Network, and the importance of being open to new opportunities
Dec 29, 2020
Episode 27 - Greg Heinen talks about the importance of feedback, the benefits of working across practice areas as a summer associate, litigation strategy, virtual court proceedings, and the value of prioritizing people and personal relationships
Dec 22, 2020
Episode 26 - Shana Bell talks about her “standard immigrant” household, her untraditional path to law school, earning her L.L.M, and the importance of being open to new experiences
Dec 15, 2020
Episode 25 - Christopher Ward talks about his path to partnership, Foley Best Self, attorney well-being, self-awareness and vulnerability
Dec 08, 2020
Episode 24 - Steve Cade talks Kansas City, mergers & acquisitions, Foley’s people-focused culture, and making the most out of law school
Dec 01, 2020
Episode 23 - Nick Benson talks adjusting to law school, writing-on to law review, life as a virtual summer associate during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of setting a vision
Nov 24, 2020
Episode 22 - Joanne Molinaro talks life as a trial lawyer, bankruptcy litigation, Tiktok, and the importance of being committed to yourself
Nov 17, 2020
Episode 21 - Christopher Swift talks growing-up in New England, advice from a Supreme Court Justice, his international legal practice, and the importance of listening and asking the right questions
Nov 10, 2020
Episode 20 - Anjali Desai talks attorney performance, executive coaching, and creating the future that you want
Nov 03, 2020
Episode 19 - Stephen Jones talks being a new associate during a pandemic, succeeding in law school, and the importance of being present
Oct 27, 2020
Episode 18 - Emily Weber talks the importance of tenacity in a legal job search, working in-house, health care law, and authenticity in business development
Oct 20, 2020
Episode 16 - Vi Tran talks navigating college and law school as a single-mom, building self-esteem, litigation, and how to achieve big goals
Oct 06, 2020
Episode 17 - Sonal Agarwal talks moving to the U.S. from India, discovering patent law, learning how to draft a patent application, and navigating law school
Sep 30, 2020
Episode 15 - Larry Perlman talks about his former life as an internal medicine doctor, intellectual curiosity, labor & employment, and the importance of taking the time to ask yourself the hard questions
Sep 29, 2020
Episode 14 - Senayt Rahwa talks about the Ethiopian community in Denver, Colorado, adjusting to law school, working in-house, and staying true to yourself while navigating a legal career
Sep 22, 2020
Episode 13 - Special Guest Michelle Silverthorn talks growing-up in Jamaica and Trinidad, her path to law school, authentic diversity, and creating a people-centric workplace
Sep 17, 2020
Episode 12 - John Atallah talks growing up Lebanese in Garden Grove, California, consumer protection litigation, lawyer identity, and coping through the COVID-19 pandemic
Sep 15, 2020
Episode 11 - Phil Phillips talks growing up the youngest of nine kids, labor & employment, and life in Big law as a Black equity partner
Sep 08, 2020
Episode 10 - Katie Catanese talks gratitude for difficult experiences, passion for her bankruptcy and fraud investigation practice, transitioning to law school, and empathy for others
Sep 01, 2020
Episode 9 - Katie Harrington talks Houston, Texas, being her authentic-self, commercial litigation, and moving cross country
Aug 25, 2020
Episode 8 - Jay Rothman talks growing up on a farm, life lessons from his clerkship, corporate practice, Foley’s culture, and navigating a legal career with patience and passion
Aug 18, 2020
Episode 7 - Patrick McMahon talks attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, military service, leadership, team work, and litigation
Aug 11, 2020
Episode 6 - Vaitiari Rodriguez talks moving to the U.S. from Cuba, culture shock, navigating college and law school, and immigration law
Aug 04, 2020
Episode 5 - Jack Lord talks 25 years at Foley, LGBTQ rights, labor & employment, Ashtanga Yoga, and attorney well-being
Jul 28, 2020
Episode 3 - Galen Yu talks immigrating from China, IP prosecution, cross cultural communication, and gardening
Jul 16, 2020
Episode 2 - Lauren Champaign talks growing-up in a military family, the Gullah community, commercial litigation, and volunteering for the Obama campaign
Jul 15, 2020
Episode 1 - Von Bryant talks playing college football, his dad's amazing professional path, corporate practice, and race in America
Jul 14, 2020
Episode 4 - Marcella Jayne talks navigating poverty in America, law school as a single parent with two small children, litigation, and her commitment to public service
Jul 14, 2020
Introducing: The Path & The Practice
Jul 10, 2020