Originally published on November 25, 2024.

Believe it or not, there are a lot of skills you can pick up on a football field that can help you succeed as an attorney.

In this episode, host Jennifer Jovcevski speaks with fellow Nixon Peabody Corporate attorney, Carolyn Glynn, who also happens to be a retired professional football player who won five national championships with the Boston Renegades.

This episode offers a fascinating look into Carolyn's unique journey, blending her passion for sports with a successful legal career.

Originally published on October 25, 2024.

One of the most important parts of owning a business is having a proper exit strategy. It’s a vital roadmap that will ensure a smooth and profitable transition when a founder decides it’s time to leave or sell their business.

In a new episode of She Talks Law, host Jennifer Jovcevski speaks with Nixon Peabody counsel and Women in Dealmaking member Shaziah Singh, and VenturX Capital Principal Sydney Wong, to discuss the process of forming an exit strategy and why it’s so important to consider your exit — sometimes even before starting or acquiring a business.

Originally published on October 1, 2024.

How do you turn that next big idea for a nonprofit organization into a reality?

In this episode, host Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Ellie Heisler, a Nixon Peabody partner and leader of the firm's Entertainment team, and Carolyn Siegel, the founder of If You Heard What I Heard, a nonprofit organization that shares the stories of Holocaust survivors as told by their grandchildren.

Jennifer, Ellie, and Carolyn discuss this organization's important mission and how to successfully form a nonprofit organization from the very beginning.

Originally published on September 9, 2024.

Host Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Nixon Peabody partner, Alison Torbitt, and Julie Lein, the co-founder and Managing Partner of the Urban Innovation Fund, to dive into the world of impact investing in startups.

Julie and Alison share valuable lessons for VCs, angel investors, and startups seeking funding, and discuss the misconceptions and challenges they face as women in a male-dominated industry. They also explain how to leverage a passion for positive societal impact and diverse teams to generate better outcomes and returns on investment.

Originally published on July 16, 2024.

We're diving into the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements.

Jen is joined by Nixon Peabody partner and co-leader of the firm’s Franchising & Distribution Team, Keri McWilliams, and WellBiz Brands Chief Legal Officer, Sherin Sakr.

While there are certain exclusions for the franchise relationships in the FTC’s recent ban on non-compete agreements, franchisors and franchisees still need to be aware of the legal implications and considerations of the ban to comply and to protect proprietary information.

Originally published on January 16, 2024.

Creating a proper succession plan ensures a lasting legacy for generations to come. In this episode, Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Gina DiMonda, Senior Relationship Manager at Cobblestone Capital Advisors, and Stephanie Seiffert, a partner in Nixon Peabody’s Private Clients practice.

Together, they take a deep dive into the succession planning process and discuss critical takeaways for business owners and those who are preparing to or considering taking over a business.

Originally published on October 6, 2023.

Women's voices are crucial in the dealmaking space. In this episode, Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Siobhan McCleary, Managing Director of Ventures & Acquisitions at Accenture, and Amy O'Keefe, a partner in Nixon Peabody's Corporate practice and co-leader of the firm's Women in Dealmaking initiative. Together, they discuss the importance of having women-led teams in all facets of the M&A process, how women bring different perspectives to the table, and how that ultimately leads to better business outcomes.

Originally published on August 7, 2023.

How can e-commerce businesses safeguard their customers' data and preserve their reputation?

Jennifer is joined by Kristin Ruud (Founder and President, Northern Classics) and Jenny Holmes (Cybersecurity & Privacy Deputy Practice Leader, Nixon Peabody) to discuss everything e-commerce businesses should know about creating and maintaining a robust data privacy plan.

Originally published on April 18, 2023.

What is burnout? How do stress and burnout manifest in our physical and mental health?

To kick off season two, Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Dr. Lucy McBride, a primary care doctor who is on a mission to help people make sense of their bodies and minds. Dr. McBride shares how stress and burnout impact our overall health and provides tips on how we can take better care of ourselves. Jen and Dr. McBride also explore the wellness industry and how women put pressure on themselves to fit the industry standards of "wellness".

Originally published on February 1, 2023.

From telehealth to gender equity, and Title IX to cybersecurity, we discussed topics that have challenged us as individuals and the legal landscape in 2022.

To close out season one of She Talks Law, hear from host, Jen Jovcevski, and previous guests on the important issues we covered this season and what we can bring with us as we start 2023.

Topics covered include diversity, equity, and inclusion, the evolving workplace, and cybersecurity and privacy.

Keep an eye out for season two!