In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Alicia Tallbe, Partner and Deputy Chair of Litigation at Yankwitt LLP.

Tune in to this episode as Alicia talks about:

* How her father’s stories inspired her to pursue a career in law

* Her journey in the legal field, and the clerkship she considers the best experience

* Her experiences as a litigator and passion for finding creative solutions for clients

* Supporting the next generation of lawyers, and her dedication to mentoring

* Challenges of being a working mother 

* The value of creative problem solving in law

Alicia is an experienced litigator who represents clients in all areas of commercial and civil litigation, including complex contract disputes, corporate dissolution proceedings and business divorces, shareholder derivative actions, employment disputes, premises liability, insurance coverage matters, and others. Alicia also defends small and mid-sized businesses in lawsuits filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Prior to joining Yankwitt LLP, Alicia honed her litigation skills at global law firm Shearman & Sterling and national law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, where she successfully represented a foreign manufacturing company in a bet-the-company litigation against its joint venture partner and defended multinational companies in Lanham Act and false advertising class action lawsuits. Alicia also spent two consecutive years clerking in the White Plains federal courthouse – first for Judge Kenneth M. Karas, and then for Judge Cathy Seibel.

Learn more about Alicia: 

Visit her business website: https://www.yankwitt.com/attorneys/alicia-a-tallbe/

Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-tallbe-914a328/ 

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668 

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Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Aliki Sofis, a Partner in the Boston office of Quinn Emanuel – the world’s leading global business litigation firm. 

Tune in to this episode as Aliki talks about:

* Her path to becoming an attorney (including an internship with the New England Patriots)

* Navigating the path from being a new associate to becoming a Partner

* How she finds opportunities to demonstrate her skills and expertise

* The importance of mentorship and cultivating relationships as part of a career in law

* How her perspective as woman has affected her practice

Aliki Sofis is a Partner in the Boston office of Quinn Emanuel – the world’s leading global business litigation firm. 

Aliki is a general commercial litigator and trial lawyer, who focuses her practice on all types of business disputes, fraud and breaches of fiduciary duty, class actions, employment issues, domestic and international arbitration, and crisis management. 

She’s an award winning and nationally recognized litigator by Chambers USA, Law360, The Lawdragon 500, and Massachusetts Super Lawyers. 

Aliki is a Committee Member for Boston College Law Day and mentors students in the Discovering Justice Youth Program.

She is a proud mom of two young boys, ages 8 and 4, who keep Aliki and her husband active and on their toes.

Learn more about Aliki: 

Visit her business website: https://www.quinnemanuel.com/attorneys/sofis-aliki/ Connect with Aliki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliki-sofis-518b1241/ 

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668 

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Caroline Krauss, Founding Partner at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP. She advises clients in all aspects of matrimonial law, including pre- and post-nuptial agreements, custody and access issues, divorce negotiation and litigation, equitable distribution, spousal and child support, and related ancillary issues.

Tune in to this episode as Caroline talks about:

* How she came to work with Stan Lotwin, a high-profile matrimonial attorney

* Her path to becoming a partner in a big law firm

* Transitioning from big law to a boutique firm

* The importance of building relationships with her clients

* How matrimonial law has changed over the years

Ms. Krauss is a candid advisor to and fierce advocate for her clients. An experienced litigator, Ms. Krauss also counsels her clients that litigation is not always the preferred approach. She is a trained mediator assisting parties in resolving their marital disputes.

Accolades Ms. Krauss has received include listings in Worth magazine’s “Top 100 Attorneys” and New York Magazine’s “Women Leaders of the Law.” Additionally, she has been repeatedly recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by the publishers of the New York Metro Super Lawyers magazine. Ms. Krauss has also received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

On a pro bono basis, Ms. Krauss-Browne serves as a mediator in the Neutral Evaluation Program operated by the Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York County, New York. She is a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section and the New York State Bar Association Family Law Section.

Learn more about Caroline:

Visit her business website: https://www.kstmlaw.com/

Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kraussbrowne/

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Renee Eubanks, Co-Chair of University Settlement, a not-for-profit that works with low income New Yorkers. 

Tune in to this episode as Renee talks about:

*    How she graduated with an MBA and JD from 2 different schools at the same time

*    How her experience at the DOJ influenced her private practice

*    Why she proactively expanded her experience to broaden her skills 

*    How (and why) she launched her own private practice firm

*    Her work with University Settlement, and the services the organization provides

Since October 2016, Renee Eubanks has managed her own law firm, the Eubanks Law Firm, PLLC, where she focuses her practice representing hedge funds, private equity funds and banks that are involved in the purchase and sale of distressed debt, primary debt and private equity securities. The firm also represents start-up companies regarding corporate organizational issues, equity and note issuance, and other matters involved in Seed and Series A financing rounds. 

In addition, Renee is the Co-Chair of University Settlement, a not for-profit that works with low income New Yorkers. 

Learn more about Renee: 

Visit the University Settlement website: https://www.universitysettlement.org/ Connect with Renee on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-eubanks-22655a34 

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668 

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Reasa Currier, Director of the Department of Animal Sheltering for Fairfax County, Virginia.

Tune in to this episode as Reasa talks about:

* how she came to work with the federal government fresh out of law school

* advice she would give to young lawyers who want to influence change through policy

* why she formed a political action committee to represent animals in Virginia

* how she uses her law degree to advocate for animals

Reasa Currier is a strategic animal welfare leader with over fifteen years of experience in organizational change management, public relations, and public policy. She has a proven ability to manage dynamic, high-stress situations with diplomacy. Reasa has deep experience managing complex initiatives, including program and budget oversight. She successfully engages board of directors, staff, policy makers, donors, community and other key stakeholders in furtherance of organizational priorities.

Reasa utilizes her extensive experience working with federal, state and local governments, corporations, and diverse stakeholders to drive social change.

Learn more about Reasa:

Visit her business website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/

Connect with Reasa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reasa-currier-8aa75b52/

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Blaire Bernard, General Counsel at WelbeHealth, a mission-driven, value-based organization founded by doctors. WelbeHealth provides full-service healthcare and personalized support to help seniors age well at home and in their community.

Tune in to this episode as Blaire talks about:

* How she came to work with startups

* Building teams to support knowledge gaps

* Networking, and how it has impacted her career

* Advice she would give to new law school graduates

Blaire Bernard is a high performing attorney with 20 years’ healthcare law experience in private and in-house practice. Her broad experience includes successfully advising healthcare systems, hospitals and physician groups on matters involving muti-state and federal regulatory and compliance issues, in particular Medicare reimbursement practices.

Blaire has a history of reducing legal expenses - and increasing in-house expertise - by partnering with executive leaders and empowering them through training and education. She is a personable individual with strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

Learn more about Blaire:

Visit her business website: https://welbehealth.com/

Connect with Blaire on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaire-bernard-a02420aa/

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Jordana Haviv, Partner at Freedman Normand Friedland.

Tune in to this episode as Jordana talks about:

* the benefits of her clerkship with the Hon. Victor Marrero

* challenges she’s faced throughout her career as an attorney

* how she gains counsel from others and makes career decisions

* transitioning from Associate to Partner

* the one thing she knows now that she wishes she knew when she graduated law school

Jordana is an experienced litigator with expertise in complex commercial, white collar, employment and securities litigation; internal investigations; and international arbitration. She has counseled and represented clients, on both the plaintiff and defense side, in sectors ranging from financial services to media and entertainment to education in a wide variety of matters in both federal and state court.

Prior to joining Freedman Normand Friedland, Jordana was a litigator at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and had the privilege of clerking for the Honorable Victor Marrero, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.

Jordana was named a New York Metro Area Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2021.

Learn more about Jordana:

Visit her business website: https://www.fnf.law/attorneys/jordana-haviv

Connect with Jordana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordana-haviv-084a5613/

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Elizabeth Malang, a Partner with Ryan & Conlon LLP, where she handles all phases of the firm’s insurance defense cases, including general liability, auto, trucking, premises liability, construction, property damage, and coverage disputes.

Tune in to this episode as Liz talks about:

* how and why she chose a career in law

* the difference between working in the DA's office/public service and the private sector

* taking the bar exam again after practicing for 20+ years

* how she manages work/life balance and remote work

Liz Malang is a Partner with Ryan Conlon LLP, where she handles all phases of the firm’s insurance defense cases, including general liability, auto, trucking, premises liability, construction, property damage, and coverage disputes.

Ms. Malang received her Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law in 2000. She served as the Symposium Editor of Fordham Law School’s prestigious Urban Law Journal from 1999-2000, and was responsible for the coordination and subsequent publication of the Volume 27 Book 5 symposium, “Forgiveness in the Law.”

Ms. Malang was the recipient of The National Association of Insurance Women Award in 2000 for her academic achievement, contribution to the advancement of women in society, promotion of issues and concerns of women in the legal profession, and earning the respect of the law school community. She served as President of the Fordham Urban Law Journal Alumni Association from 2007-2011 and currently serves as vice-president; is a member of the Fordham Law School Alumni Association; is a member of CLM- the Claims Litigation Management Alliance; New York Claim Association; and a member of the New York City Association of Insurance Women. She served on the 2012 Independent Judicial Review Committee for the New York County Democratic Committee and the 2018 Independent Judicial Screening Panel for the 9th Municipal Court District, for the purpose of vetting Civil Court judicial candidates.

Ms. Malang is admitted in New York State Courts, the Southern and Eastern District of New York, and The Supreme Court of the United States.

Learn more about Liz:

Visit her business website: www.ryanconlon.com

Connect with Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-malang-8854a7a0/

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Michelle Bufano, attorney and entrepreneur. Michelle is a Partner with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, a 200-attorney law firm with a national presence.

Tune in to this episode as Michelle shares:

Michelle Bufano is an attorney and entrepreneur. Michelle originally focused her practice on products liability law, and has since expanded her practice to focus on entrepreneurial law and litigation for corporate clients. She will be launching her own consulting firm, focused on helping female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from historically underrepresented groups.

Michelle has a vision for a world where all women thrive, and she’s doing her part by making a significant contribution to make this a reality.

In addition, Michelle writes a thought provoking blog, The Midpoint Blog: Reflections on Life’s Journey at https://themidpointblog.com. She is currently working on writing her first book, based on her experiences during the pandemic.

Learn more about Michelle: Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-bufano-5476a142/
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In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Corey Stoughton, Attorney-in-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Unit  at The Legal Aid Society in New York City. As such, Corey oversees the part of Legal Aide that tries to address the systemic issues that face their public defense clients, through  three primary functions: litigation, policy work and community organizing. 

Tune in to this episode as Corey shares:

- her path to becoming an attorney and an advocate to help shape policy

- how she balanced motherhood with a demanding role as Senior Counsel

- how the pandemic impacted her priorities at the New York Civil Liberties Union

- how she came to be nominated for Chief Judge of the NY Court of Appeals

For the past three years, Corey Stoughton has served as the Attorney-in-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Unit at The Legal Aid Society in New York City.  Prior to that position, she served as the Advocacy Director and then Acting Executive Director at Liberty, the UK's preeminent domestic human rights organization, overseeing a team working across litigation, policy, campaigning and strategic communications to advance human rights and civil liberties.

Previous to Liberty, she served as senior counsel to Vanita Gupta, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Justice under President Obama.

Corey is well known for her tenure at the New York Civil Liberties Union where she worked for over a decade on a broad range of constitutional and human rights issues including Hurrell-Harring, et al. v. State of New York, which set funding and caseload standards for public defender organizations in New York State.

She has also worked as an adjunct clinical professor of law at New York University School of Law. Corey graduated from Harvard Law School and the University of Michigan.

Learn more about Corey: 

Connect with Corey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-stoughton-a1425a8a/ 

Follow Corey onTwitter: https://twitter.com/coreystoughton

About the Success in Brief Podcast

Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello is a weekly podcast featuring successful attorneys and other professionals, who happen to be women. The podcast explores the different paths to success, how that term can be defined in a multitude of ways, and how each professional profiled has found their own success.

Subscribe to the Success In Brief podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-in-brief/id1632051668 

Subscribe to the Success In Brief Video Series on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@successinbriefwithrosannef1231

Connect with Rosanne Felicello

Website: https://felicellolaw.com/our-team/rosanne-felicello-e/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosannefelicello/

Email: [email protected]

Call: 212.584.7806