This episode features a conversation with Steve Millendorf. Steve is a senior counsel in Foley’s San Diego office with a practice focused on cybersecurity and privacy. Steve counsels clients on a broad range of security, domestic and EU privacy (GDPR), technology, and intellectual property related issues. In this discussion, Steve reflects on growing-up in Long Island, NY, attending college at SUNY Stony Brook, earning his master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of California San Diego, and his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law. Additionally, Steve discusses the over two decades that he spent working as an engineer prior to law school. He shares why he decided to leave engineering and what it was like attending law school part-time. Steve also shares about his current practice, and provides wonderful advice regarding the importance of finding a practice that you really enjoy.

This episode features a conversation with Clyde Tinnen. Clyde is a partner in Foley’s Milwaukee office with a practice focused on a broad spectrum of corporate transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, and securities reporting and compliance. In this discussion, Clyde reflects on growing-up in Norwalk, CT, attending college at William and Mary, earning his M.B.A. at the University of Connecticut and earning his J.D. from Columbia Law School. He also shares about his path to law school, one that included a variety of jobs, and transferring to Columbia. Clyde also reflects on how he developed his corporate practice and created lasting client relationships. Additionally, Clyde discusses the Milwaukee legal community, especially the community of Black lawyers that welcomed him when he moved to the city.

This episode features a conversation with R. Spencer Montei. Spencer is a senior counsel in Foley’s Chicago office with a practice focused on intellectual property. In this conversation, Spencer reflects on growing-up in Middleton, WI, and attending the University of Wisconsin for both college and law school. He also discusses the time he spent working as a civil engineer, before attending law school, and outlines his wide-ranging intellectual property practice that includes both litigation and transactional matters. Additionally, as the chair of Foley’s Associates Committee, Spencer explains the role the committee has at the firm. Finally, Spencer provides wonderful advice on the importance of taking intellectually challenging classes in law school.

This episode features a conversation with Leigh Riley. Leigh is a partner in Foley’s Milwaukee office with a practice focused on employee benefits and executive compensation. In this conversation, Leigh reflects on growing-up in Houston, Texas, attending Texas Christian University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Leigh discusses her path to law school and challenges she faced adjusting to life as a law student. She reflects on her path to partnership at Foley and discusses different approaches to business development in a law firm. Finally, Leigh provides wonderful advice on the importance of embracing failure.

This episode features a conversation with Jeff Greene. Jeff is partner in Foley’s New York office with a practice focused on trademark, copyright, and advertising. In this conversation, Jeff reflects on growing-up in Long Island, New York, attending Cornell University and Cardozo School of Law. Jeff shares how prior to law school, he focused on becoming an actor. He discusses what piqued his interest in law and how he learned that he wanted to be become a trademark, copyright, and advertising attorney. Jeff also provides wonderful insight and advice on the importance of finding professional alignment.

This episode features a conversation with Doug Lightfoot. Doug is a summer associate in Foley’s Washington, D.C. In this discussion, Doug reflects on growing-up in Macon, GA, attending Morehouse College and Howard University School of Law where he is a rising 3L. Doug also discusses the 5-years that he spent as an Assistant Diversity Chief for the U.S Coast Guard before attending law school and why he prioritized attending HBCU’s for both college and law school. Finally, Doug discusses his experience as a summer associate at Foley.

This episode features a conversation with Belinda Morgan. Belinda is a partner in Foley’s Chicago office focused on employee benefits, executive compensation and ERISA issues. In this discussion, Belinda reflects on growing-up in a military family, and moving around quite a bit before settling in Delphi, Indiana, attending Purdue University and The University of Illinois College of Law. She reflects on her journey to law school and the roles she had in the ten years between graduating for college and starting law school. She also discusses her employee benefits practice and how she discovered it as a practice area. Finally, Belinda discusses her meditation practice and the role it has played in her mental health and overall well-being.

This episode features a conversation with Alexis Robertson. Alexis is usually the host of The Path & The Practice, but the tables have turned! In this episode, Alexis is the guest. She’s joined by Foley partner, Larry Perlman, to discuss her path to Foley and her role as Director of Diversity & Inclusion. In the discussion, Alexis shares her experience growing up in the northern suburbs of Milwaukee and her decision to attend the American University and the University of Michigan Law School. She reflects on the years she spent practicing law as a commercial litigator and labor and employment attorney. She also discusses her decision to leave legal practice for a role as a legal recruiter, and subsequently as a diversity and inclusion professional. Finally, Alexis shares insights on the importance of curiosity and alignment in reaching professional fulfillment and satisfaction.

This episode features a conversation with Ralf Rodriguez. Ralf is an of counsel in Foley’s Miami office focused on general commercial litigation, with an emphasis on matters related to construction law. In this discussion, Ralf reflects of immigrating from Cuba to the U.S. as a young child, growing-up in Miami, attending the University of Florida for college, and the University of Miami for law school. He discusses his professional path prior to law school, one that included a career in law enforcement as a police officer, detective, and ATF agent. Ralf also highlights his litigation practice and how his construction law practice is connected to his passion for architecture in design. Finally, Ralf provides great insight on trial prep as well as the importance of having a long-term outlook to your career.

This episode features a conversation with David Sanders. David sits in Foley’s Washington, D.C. office and is vice-chair of the firm’s Business Law Department and co-chair of the Trade Secret/Noncompete Specialty Practice Group. His practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and issues related to executive employment. In this discussion, David reflects on growing-up in Potomac, MD, attending the University of Michigan and Georgetown University Law Center. He discusses his decision to attend in law school and shares how initially, after graduation, he was a litigator but later switch to a corporate/M&A practice. David also provides wonderful insight on the progression of corporate practice, his role as co-chair of Foley’s LGBTQ Allies committee, and the importance of being nice to everyone.