She Talks Law with Jennifer Aronson

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!

Originally published on October 6, 2022.

This year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. How has Title IX evolved since its enactment and what should we all understand about this revolutionary civil rights law?

Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Elizabeth Canning, a lawyer and human resources professional, and Kacey Houston Walker, counsel and deputy leader of Nixon Peabody’s Higher Education team. Elizabeth and Kacey give a background of Title IX, get us up to speed on the latest developments, and explain how colleges and universities are trying to keep up.

In this episode, you'll also hear about the similarities between Title IX and the Civil Rights Act, and other laws protecting individuals from discrimination on the basis of a protected class.

Originally published on September 12, 2022.

How do you retain employees during high periods of growth and change?

Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Kate Woods, Chief Compliance Officer & SVP, Human Resources, at Schweiger Dermatology Group, and Nixon Peabody Partner, Michele Masucci, to discuss what it takes to retain and support employees during times of growth, acquisitions, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, you’ll also hear insights on working within the healthcare industry and how we can promote women in the workplace.

Originally published on August 9, 2022.

What does it take to get a product to market, especially if you're working in a brand new industry?

Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Shannon Cosentino-Roush, Chief Strategy Officer at Finless Foods, and Nixon Peabody Partner, Hannah Bornstein, to discuss the regulatory hurdles innovative companies face when bringing new products to market.

In this episode, you'll learn about cell-cultured and plant-based foods, the FDA, and how regulatory agencies review new products and industries.

Originally published on June 23, 2022.

What does it take to run a successful telehealth business in an industry that is constantly changing and highly regulated?

Jen is joined by Carrie Siu Butt, CEO of SimpleHealth, and Rebecca Simone, a Partner at Nixon Peabody, to discuss the intricacies of running a telehealth business and how companies like SimpleHealth are making access to care easier and more convenient for patients.

In this episode, you’ll also learn about what it takes to build a diverse team, what Carrie and Rebecca see for the future of telehealth, and regulatory changes that could impact the healthcare industry.

Originally published April 26, 2022.

How do nonprofits get funding? Influence and reform policy? Create lasting change?

Allison Sesso, President and CEO of RIP Medical Debt, and Valerie Montague, a Partner at Nixon Peabody, join Jen to discuss the business of nonprofits and navigating the healthcare industry.

We'll hear how RIP Medical Debt secured a major donation, how Allison is working to reform healthcare, and the challenges healthcare companies faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Originally published on March 8, 2022.

What does progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion look like?

Caren Ulrich Stacy, Founder and CEO of Diversity Lab, and Rekha Chiruvolu, Nixon Peabody Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, join Jen to discuss advancing and supporting women and minorities in the workplace across all industries.

We’ll hear stories (and data) about the challenges women face reentering the workplace, learn more about Diversity Lab, and how DEI progress is measured.