In this episode of The Practice of You™, Jeff chats with Shawn Holley who is a civil and criminal litigation Partner with Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP. Shawn discusses her role as a member of the O.J. Simpson criminal defense team, the unique challenges women face in balancing motherhood with a successful legal career, and her commitment to health and well-being through SoulCycle.

Shawn also discusses her role as Executive Producer of the television show Reasonable Doubt which airs on Hulu and which is loosely based on her life and experiences.

In particular, they discuss:

1) The stress associated with protecting someone’s liberty.

2) Setting boundaries and prioritizing family time.

3) Balancing a life in the law with motherhood.

4) The mental and physical health benefits of SoulCycle.

Shawn Holley is a partner at Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir LLP, a boutique entertainment and business litigation firm in Santa Monica. She began her career as a Los Angeles County Public Defender, handling hundreds of serious criminal cases from inception to trial. Shawn was the Managing Partner of the Los Angeles office of The Cochran Firm and the head of its national Criminal Defense Section. With more than sixty trials to her credit, Shawn is the rare trial attorney who practices in the areas of both civil and criminal litigation. She was a highly visible member of the O.J. Simpson defense team and worked closely with Mr. Cochran on a number of high-profile civil and criminal cases when the firm was known as The Law Offices of Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Shawn is also the Executive Producer of the Hulu television series Reasonable Doubt.

Learn more about Shawn and her firm: https://khiks.com/our-attorneys/shawn-holley/#experience

Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-holley-7841662/

Check out the Instagram for Reasonable Doubt at:

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

* Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014

* Visit the Sklar Kirsh website:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* And our podcast page: ⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast

In this episode of The Practice of You™, I sit down with Christopher Frost, Founding Partner of Frost LLP, who is known for being an “unapologetically aggressive” litigator, but is also known for expressing himself through his tattoos. Chris and I discuss the difficulty lawyers have expressing themselves and the importance of being authentically you.

In particular, they discuss:

1) Balancing professionalism and authenticity.

2) The importance of self-expression.

3) How to avoid having your law practice absorb your life.

As founding and name partner of FROST LLP, Christopher Frost sets the tone for the firm’s approach to litigation, clients, and culture. He fights to win, seeks the best interests of his clientsat all times, and advocates for the inclusion of new voices in the legal community. Frost is a BigLaw veteran and law professor who has chaired litigation departments and is known as an unapologetically aggressive™ litigator. In Frost’s broad-based litigation practice, through which he has represented clients from the United States and Canada to China and Lebanon, he has secured substantial victories–large plaintiff awards and complete defense verdicts. Frost’s clients–ranging from real estate developers to private equity funds and movie studios– trust him with their plaintiff and defense-side antitrust, general corporate, partnership and LLC, employment, entertainment, construction, and bankruptcy disputes. He also represents clients in internal and governmental investigations.

Learn more about Chris and his firm: https://frostllp.com/team/christopher-frost/

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-frost-750156118/

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

* Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014

* Visit the Sklar Kirsh website:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* And our podcast page: ⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast

In this episode of The Practice of You™, Robert Darwell, Head of Global Media for Sheppard Mullin, gives us a behind the scenes look at his life as the Director and Producer of two award-winning documentary films, “Black Uniform” and “The 90s Club”. “Black Uniform” features 12 Black veterans who share their heartfelt perspectives on what it felt like to be on the proverbial front lines as a Black man or woman in the U.S. military. “The 90s Club” takes on ageism by showcasing the vibrant wisdom and life lessons of 12 diverse individuals between the ages of 90- to 99-years-old. “The 90s Club” is available on Amazon Prime and “Black Uniform” is coming soon on Amazon Prime.

In particular, they discuss:

1) Life is short – how will you spend your valuable time?

2) Be open to the energy and enthusiasm of others.

3) “No!” should inspire you.

4) Relationships and taking the long view on business development.

Robert Darwell has practiced transactional entertainment law for over 30 years. He’s currently a partner and Head of Global Media at Sheppard Mullin. Over the course of his career, Darwell has helped clients in connection with the development, production, and distribution of hundreds of motion pictures, including personal favorites “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” and “Brokeback Mountain.” In 2022, the first documentary that Darwell produced and directed as a filmmaker, “The 90s Club,” premiered at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The charming documentary takes on ageism by showcasing the vibrant wisdom and life lessons of a dozen diverse individuals between the ages of 90- to 99-years-old.

Darwell quickly followed “The 90s Club” with another oral history documentary, “Black Uniform”, which features the voices of 12 Black veterans serving within the ranges of WWII to present day who share their heartfelt perspectives on what it felt like to be on the proverbial front lines as a Black man or woman in the U.S. military – covering the period when the military was still segregated; addressing whether they voluntarily enlisted for action or were called to duty by a draft; highlighting the nation’s shifting views on those who serve; and tackling the unique and additional challenges that women in the military face when they enlist.

“Black Uniform” is currently completing its run on the festival circuit where it was selected for inclusion in approximately 25 film festivals and won top prizes at several of them. The film is coming soon on Amazon Prime.

Learn more about Robert and his firm: https://www.sheppardmullin.com/rdarwell

Connect with Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-darwell-94b9519/

Check out the trailer for “Black Uniform” at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1REcwUgD7XI

Connect with “Black Uniform” on Facebook at:

Check out the trailer for “The 90s Club” at:

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

* Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014

* Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* And our podcast page: ⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast

In this episode of The Practice of You™ , Amber Busuttil Mullen, a Partner with Bowen Tax Law, shares her path from Los Angeles, California, to Boise, Idaho, and how she found the Steelhead Lodge, a fishing lodge which she and a partner now own on the banks of the Salmon River.

In particular, they discuss:

Amber Busuttil Mullen is a Partner with Bowen Tax Law and is an expert on executive compensation and employee benefits, with over 20 years' experience in this specialized area.

Amber’s practice covers a full spectrum of issues impacting companies and their founders, executives, and employees, both in the context of mergers and acquisitions, and also on a standalone, ongoing basis. In particular, Amber Busuttil Mullen designs and implements incentive equity arrangements of all types, including increasingly popular “phantom” stock

Learn more about Amber and her firm: https://www.bowentaxlaw.com/amber-busuttil-mullen.php

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

* Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* And our podcast page: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast

In this episode of The Practice of You™, Jeff Sklar chats with Neville Johnson who is an entertainment/media litigator with Johnson & Johnson LLP, and is also a professional musician under the stage name “Trevor McShane” and the author of numerous books.

In particular, they discuss:

Neville L. Johnson is the Senior Partner and co-founder of Johnson & Johnson LLP. He has spent nearly 50 years as a talent-side litigator in the entertainment industry, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for artists and strengthening privacy law for all Californians.

Connect with Neville on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neville-johnson-19753b2

Check out Neville as “Trevor McShane” on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrevorMcshaneLA

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

* Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

* Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

* And our podcast page: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast

In this episode of The Practice of You™, Jeff Sklar takes a crash course in extreme mountain biking with his long-time friend Mike Taitelman who is a business litigator and co-Founder of the law firm Freedman Taitelman & Cooley LLP.

In particular, they discuss:

1) How to create a space in your life just for you.

2) Why there is no shame in knowing your limits.

3) How to build friendships through shared adventure.

Michael A. Taitelman is a general business litigator, with an emphasis on real estate and employment. Mike has extensive experience handling all aspects of business litigation, and has successfully tried numerous jury and non-jury trials to a successful conclusion.

Mike also provides business counseling services to a variety of clients, ranging from small, entrepreneurial businesses to large publicly traded companies. In this capacity, Mike serves as de facto general counsel, assisting emerging and established business with all of their legal needs.

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-taitelman-9928785

Learn more about Mike and his firm at: https://ftllp.com/attorneys/michael-a-taitelman

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

* Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014⁠⁠⁠⁠ ​ 

* Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

* And our podcast page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast⁠

In this episode of The Practice of You ™, Jeff Sklar chats with his friend and colleague Michael Rosner, who is both a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a transactional lawyer. They discuss Michael’s career pivot from full-time lawyer to full-time therapist and part-time lawyer.

In particular, they discuss:

1) Trusting your feelings to determine if a change is needed.

2) Confronting the fears that can hold you back.

3) Enjoying the lightness and fulfillment of a career that aligns with your core.

Michael Rosner, MA, AMFT, JD, is currently an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, working under supervision. Michael works in an intensive outpatient program at Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in Sherman Oaks, California, where he works with adults and adolescents who are primarily struggling with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar illness and other conditions. His practice includes working with individuals, couples and families and facilitating a variety of skills-based and process-oriented group therapy sessions.

Michael is also Of Counsel to Sklar Kirsh LLP where he focuses on commercial finance and executive compensation.

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rosner-1753153

Check out Michael’s Sklar Kirsh bio at: https://www.sklarkirsh.com/professionals/michael-rosner

For more information on Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, check out their website at: https://discoverymood.com

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. 

 * Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn:    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014⁠⁠⁠ ​

 * Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com⁠⁠

⁠ * And our podcast page: ⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast⁠

In this episode of The Practice of You™, Jeff Sklar sits down for a very personal conversation with Doug Mark, Founder of Mark Music & Media Law, P.C., and his wife Nikki Mark, who is the author of the new book, Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss and the Goal of a Lifetime.  They discuss the tragic loss of their 12-year-old son Tommy in 2018 and their successful mission to honor his legacy with “Tommy’s Field.”

They discuss…

1) Transforming grief into a legacy.

2) How to use love to drive incredible action.

3) Accessing the energy of your community.

Doug Mark is the Founder of Mark Music & Media Law, P.C.  He is a music attorney and has represented all possible entities in the music and film industries, including independent record companies, major record companies, independent and major music publishers, superstar recording artists, new recording artists, record producers, film composers, executives, technology companies, etc.  

Learn more about Doug’s firm at: https://www.markmml.com

Nikki Mark had a 22-year career in operations for hospitality and sports team start-ups. She is the founder and now Chief Executive Officer of the TM23 Foundation, which opened the first Tommy’s Field in 2021 and the second one in 2023—with several other fields in the planning stages. She is the author of the new book, Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss and the Goal of a Lifetime.  

Learn more about Nikki’s journey at: www.nikkimark.com

Follow Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-mark-809508135

Connect with Nikki on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NikkiMarkAuthor

Follow Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithnikki

See other videos featuring Nikki on YouTube: Nikki Mark - YouTube

Learn more about the TM23 Foundation: https://tm23foundation.org

Information about the TM23 Community Cup soccer tournament on May 12, 2024: https://tm23foundation.org/tm23-community-cup

To order a copy of Tommy’s Field: Love, Loss and the Goal of a Lifetime: https://www.amazon.com/Tommys-Field-Love-Loss-Lifetime/dp/1454951044

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Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. 

 * Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn:    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014⁠⁠ ​

 * Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com⁠⁠
* And our podcast page: ⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast⁠

In this episode of The Practice of You™, Jeff Sklar sits down for an insightful conversation with his friend Mark Fingerman who is the Founder of Fingerman Mediation, as well as a mindfulness and yoga teacher.

They discuss…

1) How to not get caught in your thoughts

2) The keys to calming your nervous system and taking the temperature down

3) What is mindfulness and how can it help in your daily life

4) How do we live in the present moment 

In addition, Mark takes us through a short guided meditation which was very relaxing!

Mark Fingerman is a mediator for civil cases with an emphasis on business, family business, partnership, and trust and estate disputes.  You can learn more about Mark and his mediation practice at: www.fingermanmediation.com

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-fingerman-7b112b22

Check out Mark’s teacher Max Strom at: www.maxstrom.com

Also take a look at Thich Naht Hahn whose teachings have been influential for both Mark and Jeff: www.plumvillage.org

Jeff likes this podcast which is created by Plum Village: www.plumvillage.org/podcasts/the-way-out-is-in

Mark mentioned The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: www.amazon.com/Heart-Buddhas-Teaching-Transforming-Liberation/dp/0767903692

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Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.  You can learn more about Sklar Kirsh at ⁠⁠www.sklarkirsh.com⁠⁠.

Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

 * Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn:    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014⁠⁠ ​

 * Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com⁠⁠

* And our podcast page: ⁠⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast⁠

In this episode of The Practice of You™, Jeff Sklar sits down for an animated discussion with his friend and colleague Justin Bowen, the founder of Bowen Tax Law, and a life-long surfer.

They discuss…

1. Maintaining a demanding career while remaining at ease

2. Being creative: A “super value-add” for clients

3. Prioritizing yourself and the costs of putting yourself last

4. Setting boundaries and staying aligned with your values

Jeff and Justin dig into these topics and more, and share some laughs along the way.

You can learn more about Justin and Bowen Tax Law at https://www.bowentaxlaw.com/justin-bowen.php

Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-bowen-68633150/

Link to Justin’s Favorite Book about Surfing - https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Days-Surfing-William-Finnegan/dp/0143109391

Link to the song “Santa Cruz” by Pearl Jam - https://music.apple.com/us/song/santa-cruz/1489481338

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Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.  You can learn more about Sklar Kirsh at ⁠www.sklarkirsh.com⁠.

Jeff Sklar is Co-Founder of Sklar Kirsh LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice. Sklar Kirsh LLP is a California-based law firm providing services in corporate law, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation.

 * Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn:    ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-sklar-4a35014⁠ ​

 * Visit the Sklar Kirsh website: ⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com⁠

* And our podcast page: ⁠https://www.sklarkirsh.com/the-practice-of-you-podcast⁠