Corporate Law Lab

This podcast is hosted by Neil Taylor, the Director of the Corporate Law Center, who brings decades of international corporate law expertise. Having connected with corporate lawyers from various countries, Neil shares their stories and experiences on this podcast. Tune in to hear from professionals around the globe and gain insights into what it’s like to be a lawyer in the corporate world.

Corporate Law Lab is a business podcast hosted by Cincy Lawcast, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cincy Lawcast hosts Corporate Law Lab, a business show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Building a Legal Career That Fits: Networking, In-House Counsel & Starting a Law Firm with Nick Kowalski

  Aug 6, 20261h 23mS2

  In this episode of Corporate Law Lab , host Neil Taylor is joined by attorney Nick Kowalski for a candid conversation about building a legal career through uncertainty, reinvention and relationship-building. Nick reflects on his path from international studies and law school at the University of Cincinnati to working in litigation, serving as in-house counsel and ultimately founding Kowalski Law, a firm focused on fractional general counsel services for businesses. The discussion explores networking, imposter syndrome, the realities of the legal job market during the Great Recession, working with startups and small businesses, and how lawyers can find career paths that genuinely fit their strengths and goals. Whether you are a law student, young attorney or experienced professional considering your next move, this episode offers thoughtful insights into navigating the legal profession and building a meaningful career.

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  Episode #19

  Women, Power, and the Confidence to Lead with Dr. Jane Sojka

  Jul 16, 20261 hourS2

  Dr. Jane Sojka, distinguished teaching professor of marketing and professional selling at the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business, joins host Neil Taylor on Corporate Law Lab to discuss her book, Women in Power: How Confidence and Resilience Shape Women’s Success . Alongside Corporate Law Fellows Olivia Wagoner and Abby Vitali, Jane explores the self-limiting behaviors that can hold professionals back, including perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-apologizing, busyness, and fear of failure. The conversation also examines how confidence and resilience can be developed, why professionals should become comfortable asking for what they want, and how cooperation and shared success can create stronger workplaces. Whether you are entering the legal profession, building a career in business, or learning to recognize your own power, this conversation offers practical strategies for leading with confidence while remaining authentic, compassionate, and connected to others.

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  Episode #18

  Real Estate, Economic Development, and Community Impact with Michelle Reid

  Jul 9, 202655 minS2

  In this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor and Corporate Law Fellow Phoebe Uttermohlen sit down with Michelle Reid, general counsel and chief administrative officer of the Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky. Michelle shares her path from studying economics at the University of Louisville to law school at UC Law, private practice, commercial real estate, and her current role supporting community-focused development across Northern Kentucky. She discusses how her early interest in economic development led her to real estate law, why practical legal experience and mentorship matter, and how students can make the most of clerkships, externships, and networking opportunities. The conversation explores commercial real estate practice, public-private partnerships, historic redevelopment, community development financial institutions, and the role of the Catalytic Fund in helping close financing gaps for projects that bring value to local communities. Michelle also reflects on the transition from private practice to an in-house legal and administrative role, including the importance of understanding business goals, risk tolerance, and organizational operations. Michelle also discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence in legal practice, comparing AI to a calculator: a powerful tool, but one that still requires lawyers to understand the fundamentals, check the work, and know when something is missing. Whether you're interested in real estate law, economic development, in-house practice, public-private partnerships, or emerging legal careers, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how lawyers can help shape the communities around them.

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  Episode #17

  Building a Career as a Deal Lawyer with Austin Stevenson

  Jul 2, 202657 minS2

  In this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor and Klekamp Law rising 3L Faith Howard sit down with Austin Stevenson, an attorney at Strauss Troy whose practice focuses on transactional work, mergers and acquisitions, and outside general counsel services. Austin shares his path from Northern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky College of Law to his current role at Strauss Troy. He discusses how he originally expected to pursue litigation, what led him toward corporate practice, and how he found his way into deal work after beginning his career during the pandemic. The conversation explores what it means to be a transactional lawyer, including working with first-time sellers, managing client expectations, navigating negotiations, and understanding the many legal issues that can arise in a deal. Austin also offers insight into networking, business development, mentorship, and how young lawyers can begin building a practice early in their careers. The episode also looks at the growing role of artificial intelligence in corporate legal practice, including how law firms are thinking about AI tools, client expectations, and the future of transactional work. Whether you're interested in mergers and acquisitions, business law, professional development, or emerging legal careers, this episode offers a practical look at the skills, relationships, and opportunities that shape a career in deal law.

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  Episode #7

  Media Law, Reality TV & AI: A Conversation with Sara Vandore-Mackay

  Jun 25, 202659 minS2

  In this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor and Corporate Law Fellow Phoebe Uttermohlen sit down with Sara Vandore-Mackay, a media and entertainment lawyer whose career has taken her from international arbitration and privacy litigation to television broadcasting, reality TV, and legal technology. Sara shares her journey from Scotland to some of Europe's leading legal and media institutions, including Allen & Overy, Schillings, Channel 4, and her current role at ClearDraft. Along the way, she offers a behind-the-scenes look at the legal challenges facing broadcasters, journalists, documentary filmmakers, and reality television producers. The conversation explores privacy law, contributor welfare, investigative journalism, media litigation, and the evolving responsibilities of lawyers working in the creative industries. Sara also discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, the rise of legal engineering, and why technology should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat. Whether you're interested in entertainment law, media regulation, legal innovation, or emerging legal careers, this episode provides a fascinating look at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and the law.

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