Integrity and Service Through Advocacy: A Conversation with Blaine LeCesne
Today’s guest that we’ll be learning from is Professor Blaine LeCesne. Originally raised and educated in New Orleans, Professor LeCesne pursued his university and law school education in New York where he subsequently worked at a Wall Street law firm. However, Professor LeCesne's roots in the Big Easy were to strong to remain away and he returned home where he ultimately joined the faculty of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law where he has taught since 1991 and is also an Associate Dean transforming students into the advocates of tomorrow. Professor LeCesne has authored various works in the fields of Torts and Louisiana Civil Procedure.
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Compassion in the Crescent City: A Conversation with Renée Blanche
There is a house in New Orleans they call Ozanam Inn, and it's been the refuge of many a lost soul, and God, I could be one. Today's guest is Renée Blanche: Ozanam Inn's Chief Executive Officer who leads a team of exceptional individuals committed daily to providing a haven for the unfortunate who are homeless. CEO Blanche takes us to the other side of the tracks highlighting misconceptions, policies, logistics, and challenges regarding this overlooked part of our society. CEO Blanche and her team are a unique breed of warrior whose weapons are compassion, pragmatism, and grit to provide not only a temporary respite to those in need, but also a potential path back home. CEO Blanche and her team, along with their counterparts across the U.S., exemplify leadership on a much different battlefield than we are accustomed to.
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Detained in Russia: A Conversation with Paul Whelan
On a cold December day in 2018, Russian security services confronted and arrested Paul Whelan in his Moscow hotel room on allegations of espionage. It would be almost six years later when he was finally released. In today's episode, Mr. Whelan shares his experiences and thoughts about his unlawful detention, his release, and the need in the U.S. for more effective government support of individuals who have been wrongfully detained abroad.
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China and the Chinese Communist Party: A Conversation with Ning Leng
Assistant Professor Ning Leng gives us an introductory session regarding China and the Chinese Communist Party. Assistant Professor Ling teaches at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. She conducts research in comparative politics with a focus on political economy, political institutions, policy process, and Chinese politics. She is the author of Politicizing Business: How Firms Are Made to Serve the Party-State in China.
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From Teaching to Leading Diplomacy: A Conversation with Nancy Jo Powell
From teaching high school social studies in the Midwest to leading several U.S. diplomatic missions, Nancy Jo Powell shares her experiences and lessons learned over a distinguished career of 37 years in the U.S. Foreign Service. As former U.S. Ambassador to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Ghana, and Uganda as well as Director General of the Foreign Service, she shares her observations and thoughts regarding management, leadership, and public service.
A little extra perspective from Brungardt Law conveyed through conversations with individuals of various backgrounds exploring the interplay of practices, policies, and laws with decision making and leadership. An opportunity to learn how to navigate towards productive outcomes as well as appreciate the journey through the experiences and observations of others.
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