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Pursuing Justice: Oscar Season Edition

For the third year running, Pursuing Justice host Alicia Aiken and attorney (and fellow movie buff) John Whitcomb explore the surprising themes of pro bono and access to justice running through Oscar-nominated films from various decades. Explore our Pro Bono programs and resources Learn about our Pro Bono Memberships and Scholarships for qualified organizations and individuals Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.

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56 min
06/06/2025

Upheaval Underway: How AI Is Reshaping the Legal Industry

In the final episode of Fast-Tracked Season Two, Jae Um (Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer & Head of Knowledge at Lumio) discusses the last five volatile years in the legal industry, focusing on major emerging trends like sector specialization, AI integration, and evolving business models. She also shares thoughts on how law firms can adapt to rapid changes and use strategic and technological shifts to develop new lawyers.

06/06/2025

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58 min
03/07/2025

An Appellate Litigator’s Thoughts on GenAI

Adam Unikowsky, a partner in the appellate litigation practice at Jenner & Block, draws from his background in physics, engineering, and law to explore the potential impact of AI in the legal field. He discusses how lawyers might leverage AI and how AI can have a role in improving access to justice, and shares a bold prediction about how AI will reshape the industry. PLI’s Fast-Tracked: Emergent Issues in the Legal Profession podcast, brings you conversations with thought leaders, delving into the most dynamic trends shaping the legal world. PLI is proud to keep you ever current with timely programs, publications, and podcasts. Visit pli.edu/ftpod for more episodes. Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and host, and not necessarily those of PLI.

03/07/2025

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49 min
12/05/2024

A Director’s Take on the Annual Enforcement Results

Former SEC Director of Enforcement Gurbir Grewal joins the inSecurities podcast to discuss the Division of Enforcement’s Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2024. He delves into the enforcement priorities that are expected to continue into the next administration, as well as new priorities that may emerge. Additionally, Gurbir reflects on his legacy as the former Director of Enforcement.

12/05/2024

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52 min
11/01/2024

Upsetting Precedent: Adam Liptak on Administrative Agencies Law and SCOTUS

Adam Liptak, Supreme Court Reporter for the New York Times, joins the inSecurities Podcast to talk about recent SCOTUS decisions that impact the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other administrative agencies, including a look at how the fall of Chevron will impact administrative agencies in the near term. Related CLE Program: You may also be interested in 26th Annual Supreme Court Review: October 2023 Term. This program is a must for anyone interested in the development of constitutional law and the decisions of the United States Supreme Court. Learn more, register and earn CLE credit.

11/01/2024

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36 min
12/19/2024

No looking back? What to expect in the next administration

We are fielding many questions about what regulatory and enforcement priorities will emerge in the next administration. On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt look back at several episodes from 2024 to see how they might help us understand what lies ahead. In particular, Chris and Kurt consider: What will become of the SEC? Will there be any changes in tone or priorities at the Commission level? And will there be any changes in tone or priorities for the Division of Enforcement?

12/19/2024

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57 min
01/09/2025

Coming Full Circle – Five Years of inSecurities Comes to a Close

After five years and 138 episodes, Chris, Kurt, and PLI have decided to wind down the inSecurities podcast. On behalf of all of us on the inSecurities team, thanks for listening. We appreciate the dedicated listeners and guests who have shaped these conversations for five years! Every other week, we aimed to bring you insightful discussions with leaders and experts in securities regulation and enforcement, across a variety of topics and disciplines. We hope we’ve kept you both engaged and informed. Remember, PLI is here to keep you ever current with securities regulatory and enforcement developments — from our must-attend programs, including The SEC Speaks and the Securities Regulation Institute, to our timely One-Hour Briefings and publications. Visit pli.edu/securities to explore PLI’s robust collection of live and on-demand programs, and be sure to bookmark the SECI blog from frequent contributor George Wilson for updates on SEC reporting. We hope to see you at a future PLI program! As always, thanks for tuning in.

01/09/2025

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22 min
11/14/2024

Securities Enforcement Forum 2024

Chris and Kurt returned to Securities Docket's Securities Enforcement Forum to catch up on the latest developments and trends in the SEC enforcement space. On this episode of inSecurities they share key takeaways from a panel that focused on the impact of the Presidential election, a keynote address from Acting Director of Enforcement Sanjay Wadhwa, and more.

11/14/2024

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42 min
05/30/2025

Defending Constitutional Rights Pro Bono

Hear from attorneys Keith Y. Cohan and Ryan M. Goldstein of Reid Collins, and Nora Ahmed of the ACLU of Louisiana, about the Justice Lab’s longstanding advocacy for individuals impacted by discriminatory policing — and how the pursuit of justice in dozens of these cases can lead to systemic reforms. Want to hear about new Pursuing Justice releases? Subscribe to our monthly pro bono emails Explore our Pro Bono programs and resources Learn about our Pro Bono Memberships and Scholarships for qualified organizations and individuals Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.

05/30/2025

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50 min
05/02/2025

Pursuing Justice Returns to the Movies

Join host Alicia Aiken and fellow movie buff and attorney John Whitcomb for another lively discussion of how pro bono has been depicted in past Oscar-nominated films, exploring how these stories reflect the popular understanding of access to justice. Want to hear about new Pursuing Justice releases? Subscribe to our monthly pro bono emails Explore our Pro Bono programs and resources Learn about our Pro Bono Memberships and Scholarships for qualified organizations and individuals Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.

05/02/2025

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58 min

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