The Network Podcast

Interview Guest: Jared Henthorn (SEA Ltd.) Jared Henthorn is an expert industrial hygienist with SEA, Ltd. who specializes in industrial hygiene sampling and forensic analysis. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jared has led SEA's COVID-19 surface testing team to identify and analyze adequate cleaning and sanitization programs. Jared discusses his background and experience, successful COVID-19 testing programs, and how COVID-19 could alter the legal field. N&K Discussion Topics: How COVID-19 has changed litigation; personal survival strategies for the pandemic.

Interview Guest: Ben McAninch (Blethen Berens) Ben McAninch is a trial attorney at the Blethen Berens law firm in Mankato, MN. He served as the president for the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) for 2019-20. Ben has been recognized, annually, as a SuperLawyer since 2014. Ben discusses his transition from practicing in another state, how to effectively lead organizations, and how young attorneys can take advantage of their first years in practice. https://www.blethenberens.com/attorney-profiles/ben-d-mcaninch/ N&K Discussion Topics: Steps for building a personal network; travel tips for work.

Interview Guest: Shannon Nessier (Hanson Bridgett, LLP) Shannon is a partner at the Hanson Bridget law firm in San Francisco, CA. Along with serving on the firm's litigation team, Shannon also serves as the Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee for the Defense Research Institute (DRI), the national leading organization for civil defense attorneys. Shannon discusses the common pitfalls and successes for new attorneys, along with ways to improve diversity in practice. https://www.hansonbridgett.com/Our-Attorneys/shannon-m-nessier N&K Discussion Topic: The Importance of Mentorship in Practice

Interview Guest: Courtney Tarsa (National Business Development - Robson Forensic) Courtney serves as a national business development specialist for Robson Forensic, a national expert services firm. Courtney discusses how to build quality business relationships, practical tips for marketing, and how young professionals can excel at business development. https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-tarsa-734651ab/ Robson Forensic is a leading, national expert services firm. For more information on Robson Forensic, visit https://www.robsonforensic.com/ N&K Discussion Topics: Marketing As A Young Professional & How To Shape Your Internal Network

Interview Guest: Dr. Melissa Gomez (President and Founder of MMG Jury Consulting) Dr. Gomez is a national jury trial consultant and has consulted on over 800 jury trials. She discusses how she started her practice, the importance of leadership, and important psychological principles for all attorneys. https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamgomez/ N&K Discussion Topics: Anxiety in Practice & Overcoming Mistakes

Interview Guest: Judge Eric Magnuson (Former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court) Judge Magnuson has been a prominent member of the Minnesota legal community for over 30 years and previously served as the Chief Justice for the Minnesota Supreme Court from 2008-2010. Judge Magnuson discusses how he became a judge, his first hand experiences serving on the bench, and important tips for effective oral advocacy. https://www.robinskaplan.com/professionals/m/eric-magnuson N&K Discussion Topics: Leadership for Millennials & Working from Home