HUB Talks
HUB Talks
K&L Gates LLP
Keeping up with legal and regulatory issues and industry trends that impact your business both locally and globally can be challenging. Whether you are in a legal department or are a C-suite executive, you must navigate ever-changing laws and regulations. HUB Talks, a podcast launched by K&L Gates, covers critical issues at the intersection of business and law. Tune in to HUB Talks for insight from K&L Gates lawyers that will help you stay on top of the latest industry and legal trends across a broad spectrum of industry sectors. The following programs are part of HUB Talks: Arbitration World: created as a supplement to K&L Gates' long standing publication Arbitration World and provides access to Arbitration World content and other standalone arbitration related content. Congressional Investigations 101: features discussions on topics related to U.S. congressional investigations. The Digital Crisis PR: aims to help you proactively plan for and manage any digital crisis situation. Distressed Solutions: Discussions of problem solving in Restructuring & Insolvency intended for debtors, creditors, private equity firms, R&I professionals, and accountants. Fintech Forward: provides timely updates on emerging developments and cutting-edge advancements trending in the Fintech space. Miami Legal Tropics: Brings you hot-button topics and emerging legal trends that drive our Miami marketplace and extend far beyond. OnRisk: discusses insurance topics from a policyholder's perspective. Stopping Traffick: created by the K&L Gates Ethical Supply Chain Task Force to addresses topics that are important for corporations with complex supply chains by highlighting the specific risks of human trafficking and forced labor in a company's supply chain that are often unknown and how to best avoid this and its many adverse consequences. Talking Sports Law: features discussions of sports law issues, interviews with sports law professionals, and analysis of recent trends at the intersection of sports and the law.
Talking Sports Law: A Conversation with Christopher McCleary, Former General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee
In this episode of Talking Sports Law, host John Wilson and co-host Trevor Gates are joined by Christopher McCleary, former General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer of the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). McCleary discusses his experience with the USOPC, his current role as president of the Sports Lawyers Association, and his perspective on emerging trends in the sports law industry.
Jun 24
25 min
Talking Sports Law: A Conversation with Michael Donadio, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of the Pittsburgh Penguins
In this episode of Talking Sports Law, host Trevor Gates and co-host John Wilson are joined by Michael Donadio, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Michael discusses his role within the organization, his career path, and his perspective on key trends shaping the sports law industry.
Mar 27
23 min
Mediation of Aviation Disputes – The Mediation Rules of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation
Peter Morton (Partner, London) is joined in a discussion of the potential benefits of the mediation of aviation industry disputes and the key features of the Mediation Rules of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (the HCAA) by David Bartlett (arbitrator and mediator,  former head of dispute resolution for GECAS and Member of the Advisory Board of the HCAA) and Paul Ng (Head of Aviation at Rajah & Tann, Singapore and  Co-Chair of the HCAA's Mediation Standing Committee)
Mar 19
24 min
Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Marissa Meli, Green Bay Packers Associate General Counsel
In this episode of Talking Sports Law, host Trevor Gates and co-host John Wilson are joined by Marissa Meli, Associate General Counsel of the Green Bay Packers. Marissa discusses her path from law school to working for a National Football League team and shares her perspective on key trends shaping the sports law industry.
Mar 16
21 min
Talking Sports Law: A Conversation with Guiselle Torres, Denver Summit FC General Counsel
On this episode of Talking Sports Law, host Trevor Gates and co-host John Wilson are joined by Guiselle Torres, General Counsel for Denver Summit FC. On her second Talking Sports Law episode Guiselle gives insight into her new role as general counsel for a new expansion team in the National Women's Soccer league. 
Jan 13
21 min
Arbitration World: Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators - Part 4
Declan Gallivan (Senior Associate, London) speaks with two leading arbitrators, Lucy Greenwood and Klaus Reichert SC, to discuss how adjustments in the approach to the arbitration procedure can lead to a more focused, efficient and productive process. In this episode 4, we focus on arbitral awards.
Dec 4, 2025
11 min
Arbitration World: Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators - Part 3
Declan Gallivan (Senior Associate, London) speaks with two leading arbitrators, Lucy Greenwood and Klaus Reichert SC, to discuss how adjustments in the approach to the arbitration procedure can lead to a more focused, efficient and productive process. In this episode 3, we focus on the final hearing and related issues, touching on artificial intelligence.
Dec 4, 2025
21 min
Arbitration World: Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators - Part 2
Declan Gallivan (Senior Associate, London) speaks with two leading arbitrators, Lucy Greenwood and Klaus Reichert SC, to discuss how adjustments in the approach to the arbitration procedure can lead to a more focused, efficient and productive process. In this episode 2, we focus on the document production and witness statements.
Dec 4, 2025
27 min
Arbitration World: Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators - Part 1
Declan Gallivan (Senior Associate, K&L Gates, London) speaks with two leading arbitrators, Lucy Greenwood and Klaus Reichert SC, to discuss how adjustments in the approach to the arbitration procedure can lead to a more focused, efficient and productive process. In this episode 1, we focus on the early stages of the arbitral process including Procedural Order No. 1 and the First Procedural Meeting.
Dec 4, 2025
16 min
The Inside Basis: M&A Tax Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
While not specific to mergers and acquisitions, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in 2025, contains tax provisions set to impact the structure, valuation, and negotiation of M&A deals. In this episode of The Inside Basis, host Randy Clark unpacks six key ways this significant piece of tax legislation is expected to influence the M&A market.
Sep 11, 2025
18 min
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