64: Competition and Continuous Improvement with Kirkland Hicks

Everything Is On The Table Kirkland Hicks is the EVP and General Counsel at Lincoln Financial.   He’s a member of company’s senior management committee, overseeing all law, compliance, government relations, and corporate secretary functions. Prior to joining Lincoln Financial, he was senior counsel at Towers Watson and Watson Wyatt Worldwide. Kirkland Hicks Bio The keys…

63: Business Pragmatism with Damon Vocke

… and Curious Autodidacts Damon Vocke is the Vocke Law Group, Founder and Managing Partner. In the fall of 2016, he and his partners launched their firm focused on the insurance, reinsurance, and financial services industries, covering corporate litigation, internal investigations, governance and regulatory compliance issues.   He’s the former president of the reinsurance firm, Gen…

62: Confidence …And Acting Like You Belong with Natalie Bennett of MWE

Natalie Bennett is a partner in the Washington office of McDermott Will & Emery.   She focuses her practice on intellectual property with an emphasis on infringement litigation. An experienced trial lawyer she has litigated intellectual property disputes through trial to final judgment. Natalie Bennett Bio We talk with Natalie about building on the opportunities in…

61: My Lawyer / My Consultant with Ilan Nissan of Goodwin

Thoughts, Words, and Strategies for Sale!   Ilan Nissan is a Senior Partner and noted rainmaker at Goodwin. In addition to client work, he sits on the firm’s Executive Committee and leads the Private Equity and Mergers and Acquisition business.  Ilan Nissan Bio Tune in to hear why packaging advice matters! Hint: client customization is…