The Defense Never Rests Morgan & Akins PLLC

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, I am joined by cohost Meghan Henry as we speak to guests Lisa Goldkuhl and Steven Joseph. Powerful lawyers by day, and creative writers by night!

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, I sit down with Dr. Brian Harman, a PhD leadership professor at UCLA and Berkeley specializing in executive coaching. After leaving his corporate world to pursue his dream of integrating humor and trust in leadership. Tune in as he offers his knowledge on the healthy balances for leaders to have between their employees using humor.

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, we sit down with business Wilson Murphy Law owner, Michelle Murphy. We discuss her fascinating story and current success on TikTok, and how it can be utilized for more than just dancing to catchy songs. 

People in the insurance industry and even outside have heard of Lloyd’s of London. It’s the oldest insurance market in the world – founded in 1688! Fun Fact: The Lloyd’s Building is the Ministry of Magic in the Harry Potter films. But have you ever wondered what exactly Lloyd’s is? What is a syndicate? Why is Lloyd’s prominent in the U.S. insurance world of risk? This week’s podcast features our overseas guest Edmund (Eddie) Eastwood who shares his years of experience in the Lloyd’s insurance industry! From stumbling into the insurance world as a claims handler (and why his friends all become bankers) to being an international Lloyd’s broker, there were many interesting (and yes famous) people in the industry met along the way. Get ready for a deep dive into Eddie’s understanding of how insurance is written, how risk is assessed, and the opportunities in the insurance market. We discuss living in the pandemic world today, how the Lloyd’s market is facing the same insurance battles as the U.S., the link between David Beckham and Marilyn Monroe, and much more! Listen in to our first international insurance conversation from our dear friend across the Pond, available now wherever you stream your Podcasts!

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests, Meghan Henry takes over as host with co host Nate Bohlander as they are joined by guest Penni Nelson, the risk manager at Hillwood. Penni has also initiated a group of risk managers who work for high wealth individuals, which poses unique challenges. Tune in as they talk about everything from risk management and aviation during COVID-19 to extravagant art insurance.

In this episode of The Defense Never Rests podcast, I am joined by my cohost Meghan Henry and our guests Diana Dearmin, Jackie Jensen Erler, and Steve Shanker. Listen as we take a look at Alternative Fee Arrangements, and the reasons why they should be considered over the hourly billable model. Have you had any experience with AFAs? What do you think? Let us know!