The Temple Law 10-Q & A

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A, Editor Marco Ricci (LAW’2026) sat down with Matt Brinker (LAW’12),Partner and Chair of the Corporate and Business Group at Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC (RCCB). Brinker discusseshis path from Temple Law to corporate practice, his experience building acareer in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, financing, and othertransactional matters, and his transition into leadership at RCCB. He alsoreflects on the importance of mentorship, building strong relationships withclients and colleagues, developing professional judgment, and continuouslylearning throughout one’s career.

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A, Editor Kevin Sherry (LAW ’26) sat down with Temple Law Professor Jonathan Lipson. Professor Lipson holds the Harold Kohn Chair and teaches a variety of business law subjects at Temple University Beasley School of Law.  Professor Lipson is a member of the American Law Institute and a Regent of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers, and has held various leadership positions in the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association.

Five years after sharing their experiences in their first-year in practice, Editor Madelyn Demchick (LAW’26) met with Andrew LeDonne (LAW’21), Michael DiPietro (LAW’21), and Jon Shahar (LAW’21) to reflection how their careers have unfolded since their last appearance on the Temple 10-Q&A (Episode 14). They talk candidly about what changed, and what stayed the same — from career paths to work-life balance.  Andrew is an Associate at Morgan Lewis where he counsels clients in various business law matters. Michael is an Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, where he advises clients on corporate restructuring, distressed asset sales, and other insolvency matters. Jon is the CEO at CBS Food Program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing healthy, tasty, and dependable meals to children throughout Greater Philadelphia. 

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A, Editor Ben Kanfer (LAW ’26) was joined by Evan Davis, counsel at RCCB Law, and Temple University Beasley School of Law Professor Salil K. Mehra. The discussion on the fast-evolving legal landscape related to prediction markets drew on Evan’s expertise in gaming law and Professor Mehra’s focus on technology and innovation in the law. The guests offer insight on how regulatory efforts are currently playing out across the country and offer some predictions on the path forward.

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A, Editor Madelyn Demchick (LAW’26) sat down with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner. Judge Harner is a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Maryland. Prior to her appointment to the bench, Judge Harner served as the Francis King Carey Professor of Law and the Director of the Business Law Program at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law following a period spent in private practice. Judge Harner talks about her path to the bench, the importance of mentorship, and her role as the Editor-in-Chief of the American Bankruptcy Law Journal. 

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A, Temple Law Professor and Temple 10-Q Faculty Editor Jonathan Broder (LAW '83) sat down with Dennis Arouca (LAW '77). A member of the Temple Law School Board of Advisors, Mr. Arouca narrates his path to, through, and beyond Temple Law, recounting the twists and turns of his legal career.

This is the first episode in our new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law Series.  In this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, Student Editor Kevin Sherry (LAW ’26) had a conversation with Marissa Parker (LAW ’07) about the firm's use of AI. Marissa spoke about Stradley Ronon's processes, procedures, and training for AI use.  The discussion also delved into what the firm has learned on its AI journey and expectations for the future.  Stay tuned for more episodes discussing the intersection of AI and the legal field!

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, Senior Student Editor Doug Sasso (LAW ’26) sat down with Student Editors Jack Trismen (LAW ’26) and Ben Kanfer (LAW ’26). Jack and Ben share their experiences competing in the Villanova Law School Baseball Arbitration Filing Day Competition. The group explains how the MLB salary arbitration process works and talks about how Temple helps to build a sports law community.

This week on the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, Editors John Kuhlmeier (LAW ’25) and Nicole Shammo (LAW ’25) sat down with Paul Green (LAW ’21). Paul came back to the 10-Q&A to give his advice to law students and explain his winding path from starting The School of Rock to the classrooms of Temple Law School. Paul has incredibly unique insights on success and failure in business and life.

 This week on the Temple 10-Q&A podcast, Editors Abena Ampofo (LAW '25) and Victor Ficarra (LAW '24) sat down with Matthew Devine (LAW ’16). Matt is an attorney with Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC and an adjunct professor here at the Temple University Beasley School of Law where he teaches Lawyering for Entrepreneurship. On this episode, Matt talks about growing up in Rhode Island, his pathway to law school, his love of entrepreneurship, how his history of basketball impacts his legal career, and where he sees his legal career going.