Tim's Travails

October 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet trial and appellate lawyer and award-winning historian and historical novelist David O. Stewart. Today’s Topic: Author to Author, Lawyer to Lawyer — Understanding “The Democracy We Must Keep” Tim asks David: “No branch should be free of meaningful restraint.” Given this intent, is Congress (GOP) failing in its responsibility given what is happening today? Have we been moving toward today’s situation for a longClick here to listen to the podcast!

September 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show Tim interviews Keith Kupferschmid, Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Alliance. Today’s Topic: Getting inside the practice of modernizing copyright law About our guest: Keith Kupferschmid is President and CEO of the Copyright Alliance, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Copyright Alliance’s operations—including strategy, government affairs, communications, membership, and liaising with boards and committees.Click here to listen to the podcast!

August 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we talk about the art of writing books for kids and adults with journalist and children’s book author Karen Leggett Abouraya Today’s Topic: What it means to write well! Tim asks: How did you go from being a broadcast journalist to writing children’s books? Your book talks about the similarities among all people — whether they live in New York or Egypt. What inspired you toClick here to listen to the podcast!

July 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet Today’s Topic: A Semester at Sea — for grownups About our guest: A former principal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. (PWC), Elaine Church spent her career 27-year working on Tax Quality and Risk Management, as well as tax policy and compliance issues. She educated clients on tax shelter regulations. Previously, she served as a legislative attorney with the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation. Before retiring, herClick here to listen to the podcast!

June 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet a wine expert who gives us insights into a popular industry Today’s Topic: The future of wine in the US Meet our guest: Elyse Kudo, Vice President, Spire Collection by Jackson Family Wines About Elyse: A tenured industry professional, Elyse specializes in relationship-building and networking and has an in-depth knowledge of fine wines and spirits, both imported and domestic. She is highly knowledgeable aboutClick here to listen to the podcast!

April-May 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet attorney Ronald Sharpe Our Topic: A powerful conversation with a former U.S. Attorney About our guest: Ronald is an experienced trial attorney with proven leadership who managed complex litigation matters and planned and implemented effective investigative and trial strategies. He is a former partner at Jones Day who practiced in the firm’s Investigations and White Collar Defense Group. During his tenure at Jones Day,Click here to listen to the podcast!

March 29, 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet two Vietnam vets Monico Rodriguez and Josue Silva. Today’s Topic: Shining a light on American heroes Meet our guests:  Monico Rodriguez: In Vietnam, served in Company A, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Vietnam Sept-Dec 1965) Josue Silva: In Vietnam, served in Company B, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Vietnam Oct. ’68-August ’69) About National Vietnam War Veterans Day: MarchClick here to listen to the podcast!

February 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet Peter Fowler, former Senior Counsel, Office of Policy and International Affairs at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Today’s Topic: An Invisible Public Servant — It’s the Mission Tim asks Peter: As an advisor on copyright issues when you joined the USPTO, how much has copyright issues changed due to technology? What did you do to prepare to be an IP Attache?Click here to listen to the podcast!

January 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet attorney turned award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers Today’s Topic: Author to Author • Attorney to Attorney Tim will talk with Chris about: How does being a life-long Washington, D.C., resident influence your writing? What allows you to capture the “gritty” aspects of your novels? Washington, D.C., has historically been viewed as a high-crime city, but that crime is often concentrated in neighborhoods where theClick here to listen to the podcast!

January 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet school safety expert, author, and podcaster Luis D. Aponte. Today’s Topic: The Real Story Behind School Safety — How to Prevent the Next School Shooting About our guest: Some people talk about school safety — Luis D. Aponte actually studies it. A Northern Virginia librarian, Air Force veteran, and author, Luis has spent seven years digging into 1,204 school‑shooting cases to understand the patternsClick here to listen to the podcast!