Kathryn Rubino chats with Olga Berson partner at Thompson Coburn. Olga shares her journey from a scientist to a top patent attorney, tackling AI’s impact on patentability and the evolving biosimilar litigation. Her unique insights and balance between law and ballroom dancing make it an inspiring episode!

Highlights

• Path from science to patent law.

• Patent lawyers as the geeks of the law field.

• Collaborating across legal disciplines.

• Day-to-day life of a patent partner.

• Unique career spanning patent prosecution, litigation, and more.

• Key issues: Patent eligibility and AI.

• Patent law and its challenges with biotech and AI.

• Balancing AI’s role in innovation and patentability.

• AI hallucinations and legal implications.

• Lateral move to Thompson Coburn and its appeal.

• Combining a demanding career with ballroom dancing.

• Advice for aspiring patent lawyers: Build client trust.

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Links and Resources

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-berson-phd-patent-attorney/

• https://www.thompsoncoburn.com/people/olga-berson-ph-d/

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Kathryn Rubino chats with Padideh Jafari founder and CEO of Jafari Law and Mediation Office. Discover Padideh’s inspiring journey from a five-year-old aspiring lawyer to a successful family law practitioner and advocate. With fascinating insights into handling high-conflict divorce cases, Jafari offers valuable advice for budding lawyers on balancing a demanding career with personal well-being. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical tips.

Highlights

• Inspiration to pursue law from age five.

• Overcoming skepticism and pursuing legal education.

• Challenges and attrition in law school leading to camaraderie.

• Early passion and varied legal experiences.

• Balancing personal interest with market demand.

• The advantage of pre-law school attorney roles.

• Choosing family law despite initial reluctance.

• Importance of work experience during law school.

• Specializing in high-conflict cases and mediation.

• Integrating technology like AI into law practice.

• Significance of community involvement in legal practice.

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• https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus

Links and Resources

• https://www.instagram.com/jafarilegal/?hl=es-la

• https://www.youtube.com/@jafarilegal

• https://www.tiktok.com/@jafarilegal

• https://x.com/jafarilawfirm

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Kathryn Rubino chats with Cayce Lynch, the new national managing partner at Tyson & Mendes. Discover Cayce’s inspiring journey from paralegal to managing partner, the unique culture at her firm, and how they’re innovating in defense law. An uplifting listen for aspiring legal professionals!

Highlights

• Deciding to go to law school.

• Mentors and law school experience.

• Discovering a passion for civil procedure.

• Moving to California and taking the bar.

• Discovering the right firm by chance.

• Why Tyson & Mendes is the perfect fit.

• Growth and transition to managing partner.

• Going into the business side of law.

• Breaking the glass ceiling in the legal industry.

• Maintaining firm culture during expansion.

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• https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus

Links and Resources

• https://www.tysonmendes.com/attorneys/cayce-e-lynch/

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