Kathryn Kolbert, The Lawyer Who Argued Planned Parenthood v Casey Before the Supreme Court With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: Kathryn Kolbert, who has a long and distinguished career advancing women’s rights, spoke with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about her career and the backsliding of women’s rights. Ms. Kolbert, who is the former CEO of People for the American Way and the creator and executive producer of NPR’s Justice Talking, discussed the Planned Parenthood case, a Pennsylvania law that required spousal awareness prior to obtaining an abortion and was found invalid under the Fourteenth Amendment because it created an undue burden on married women seeking an abortion; the Dobbs leak and the likely overturning of Roe v Wade; and the political reality that abortion rights will no longer be found in the courts but only through political action.

The Latest on CFIUS and FDI With John Beahn, A Partner With Milbank And Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: John Beahn, a partner in the Washington, DC office of Milbank LLP with a practice focusing on matters related to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) and foreign direct investment (“FDI”) speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about evolving national security issues, trends in enforcement, China, Russia and more.

A Look at Antitrust & The FTC With Craig Seebald, Co-Head of Vinson & Elkins’ Litigation & Regulatory Department And The Leader of The Firm’s Renowned Global Antitrust Group With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: Craig Seebald, a partner at Vinson & Elkins and ranked as one of the leading cartel lawyers in the world by several publications, spoke with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about the recent evolution of merger guidelines; what to expect from Lina Kahn’s FTC now that Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya has been confirmed; the Biden Administration’s willingness to litigate and its tolerance for losing in court; rethinking criminal enforcement and more.

The Electrification of American Infrastructure and the End of Range Anxiety With Greg Louer Of Holland & Knight With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: Greg Louer, a government attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office joins host Richard Levick of LEVICK to discuss Electronic Vehicle infrastructure and upcoming federal policy. The Departments of Transportation and Energy are soon to be publishing proposed minimum standards to govern state distribution of $5 billion in EV charging funds. Greg helps us unpack what we should expect. A technology lawyer and policy professional by training, Greg focuses his practice on representing global communications and technology leaders on legal and policy issues impacting their business.

The Party of Big Business Is Getting More Anti-Conservative by the Day With Stephanie Slade Senior Editor of Reason Magazine and Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: For decades, it was taken as a given that the GOP was the party of business. Entire elections at the highest level, including Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, among others, instantly come to mind as candidates who artfully articulated and ran on this platform. Today, that position has been turned on its head at every level, with just the latest example being Disney in Florida, AT&T in Texas and others, where Republican governors are increasingly retaliating against companies for the positions they take. Stephanie Slade, senior editor at Reason, the magazine of "free minds and free markets," speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about a recent opinion piece she published in the New York Times, The Party of Big Business Is Getting More Anti-Conservative by the Day. How do companies, individuals, historical Republicans and others react to this tectonic shift?

When Should Corporations Take A Stand On High-Profile Social Issues With Dr. Tony Jaques, Crisis Communications Authority and Author With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: What should companies do about high profile social issues when shareholders, customers, employees, stakeholders and politicians are often pulling in different directions? Dr. Tony Jaques, author of Crisis Counsel: Navigating Legal and Communication Conflict speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK to discuss recommendations in an evolving area where there are lots of opinions but few rules. Looking at Disney, Levi Strauss, Nike, Ben & Jerry’s, BMW and more, this show is designed to help companies navigate these challenging issues. Business relevance, corporate consistency, carefully selecting your social issues and the value and risk of saying nothing are just a few of the recommendations discussed.

Doing Business In Foreign Countries With Sharon Schweitzer, Founder of Access to Culture With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: Sharon Schweitzer, the founder of Access to Culture, an award-winning entrepreneur and author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book in International Business, Access to Asia, joins host Richard Levick of LEVICK. Sharon, who has spent time in more than 80 countries, discusses doing business abroad; cross-cultural tips for communicating in Japan; vital leadership lessons for world travelers; developing cultural appreciation and more. The difference in success and failure abroad is often a result of subtleties often not appreciated in advance but never forgotten in retrospect.

Real Washington -- Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany’s Wealthiest Dynasties With Author David de Jong and Hosts Richard Levick of LEVICK and Michael Zeldin of That Said With Michael Zeldin: Best selling author David de Jong speaks with hosts Richard Levick of LEVICK and Michael Zeldin of That Said with Michael Zeldin on CommPRO and a former Legal Analyst for CNN about his new book, Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties. As great as companies like Allianz, BMW, Daimler-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen are, their paths to extraordinary success and that of their dynastic families goes right through the Third Reich. In this show and in his book, David explores the families, their arrangements with Nazis including Adolf Hitler and how they profited from historic tragedy. Filled with lessons for today’s corporations facing so many challenging issues, David suggests, “Be mindful of history.”

Visionary Jay Edelson, Founder & CEO of Edelson P.C. On How To Dramatically Increase Plaintiff Claim Rates With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: One would think that the plaintiffs bar would want to dramatically increase its claim rates for its class action clients, but all too often claim rates hover around 1% meaning that the plaintiffs, who have already been harmed once, have been harmed a second time, in the recovery process, subverting justice and reducing our faith in the judicial system. Along comes Jay Edelson, founder & CEO of Chicago-based Edelson P.C. , who’s firm is leading the way with innovations such as simple, 45 second claim forms, apps and electronic and app payments which are causing claim rates to soar to 22% and more. And it is only just the beginning. Jay speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about how he got started, how the firm has been positioned and their rap videos which are garnering 100,000 views. Sing along and enjoy the show.

Developing Long Term Relationships With General Counsels With Joshua Newcomer of McKool Smith With Host Richard Levick of LEVICK: Joshua Newcomer, Managing Principal in the Houston office of McKool Smith and a complex commercial litigator, speaks with host Richard Levick of LEVICK about the leadership lessons he has learned over the years, applying them both to his firm leadership and his relationships with outside counsel. Josh discusses such issues as the nature of confidential information, the inefficiencies of discovery, the personal fears and challenges faced by GCs and how to handle GC pushback, among others.