Episodios

  • Forging Legacy Through a Crisis -- A Conversation with John Langan of Barclay Damon
    Sep 29 2025

    When John Langan first joined Barclay Damon, the firm was staring down a crisis with no promise it would survive. Instead of walking away, Langan rolled up his sleeves, rallied with his peers, and pursued a bold business development strategy other firms wouldn’t touch. The results speak for themselves. Today, Barclay Damon thrives with offices in Syracuse, Manhattan, and Washington, D.C., powered by a culture of belonging where every employee matters. In this episode of From Dawn to Dusk, hear how Langan took a crisis and forged a legacy—and why he’s more enthusiastic than ever about the firm’s future.

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    58 m
  • Leaving the Law for Music and the Stage — A Conversation with Joseph Lewczak & Anne DiGiovanni
    Sep 8 2025
    What drives two successful lawyers to walk away from prestigious careers for a life in the arts? In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Lewczak, once a partner at New York's Davis+Gilbert, and Anne DiGiovanni, who left her role on Hulu’s corporate legal team—all to pursue their creative passions as musicians, producers, and stage performers. We explore what led them to take the leap, the fears and freedoms of reinvention, and what they’ve learned about fulfillment, identity, and starting over—mid-career and beyond. (Hint: It’s not just about the money.) Their stories are candid, funny, and inspiring—a must for anyone wondering what comes after “success.”
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    1 h
  • Early Planning Makes Dusk Transitions Easier: An Interview with Sherry Young
    Aug 28 2025

    Sherry Young is a founder, shareholder and past President of the law firm of Rath, Young and Pignatelli where she remains chair of the firm’s Environmental Practice Group. She and her partners built their company to become one of the top law firms in Concord, NH. Sherry says the key to stepping down from executive management was finding and training her replacement. In this episode learn more about her story of successfully navigating dawn to dusk.

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    32 m
  • Building a Law Firm in Dublin, Ireland: An Interview with Duncan Grehan
    Aug 11 2025

    Duncan Grehan built a law practice and firm in Dublin, Ireland, beginning in 1984. He has since sold his interest in Duncan Grehan & Partners, and in his interview, he brings insight into both the Dawn and Dusk phases of an attorney’s journey. Listen in to find out about some of the unique aspects of practicing law in Ireland, and learn about how Grehan’s “Always put your client’s first” rule has been a key part of his success.

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    48 m
  • “Being a Waiter Was Great Training for a Career in Law” : An interview with Robert Darwell
    Jun 23 2025
    I sat down with entertainment lawyer Robert (Bob) Darwell who reflects on how his early experience as a waiter shaped his approach to law. Known for representing top studio executives and media clients around the world, Darwell attributes much of his success to a simple but consistent principle: service.

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    1 h y 6 m
  • An interview with A. Scott Bolden - "We are in the legal sales business"
    Jun 1 2025

    I recently interviewed A. Scott Bolden, a partner with Reed Smith, a global law firm. He is not only a successful and influential lawyer but also a television commentator who has appeared on virtually every channel, including CNN, CNBC, Fox, and ABC. In our talk, Scott was candid about how he built his incredible career and generously offered valuable advice to lawyers

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    49 m