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The Advocate Next Door

Kelby Ballena, Margarita Rosa Arango

The Advocate Next Door podcast captures in-person unscripted interviews of admirable advocates who share how they got started, why they advocate for others, and pass on advice for a future generation! Each episode is a warm look at how advocates make a difference and how they got started. We spotlight passionate advocates from lawyers, public officials, generals, technology developers, court and law firm staff, teachers, thinkers, dreamers—no advocacy is too small!This program is not sponsored or

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41:53

Adriana Campos-Korn: Trade Attorney and Content Creator

The Advocate Next Door ·

2026/04/15

Adriana Campos-Korn, an international trade attorney and content creator, joins The Advocate Next Door to explore her unconventional career at the intersection of law, fashion, and global culture.Born in El Salvador and raised in Miami, Adriana reflects on how her multicultural background and passion for fashion shaped both her personal identity and professional path. She shares her journey through top-tier legal roles, including her work in Big Law and the U.S. International Trade Commission, while

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35:16

Jamie Hagerbaumer: Insights into the Role of an...

The Advocate Next Door ·

2026/04/08

Jamie Hagerbaumer, an associate at The Brattle Group, shares how expert witnesses support arbitration and litigation teams by independently analyzing evidence to value damages, often bridging claims that range from zero to billions. She explains how economics, finance, and modeling intersect with integrity and credibility, including the importance of saying no when the data doesn’t support a position. Jamie discusses collaborating with legal teams through discovery and case timelines, working on

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39:39

Esha Kamboj: Building Diplomatic Bridges to Global...

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2026/04/01

Esha Kamboj, an attorney-advisor from the U.S. Department of Commerce, discusses her role advising policymakers in the Asia-Pacific region to develop legal frameworks that attract U.S. investments for infrastructure projects. Esha explains her background in international arbitration and how she now focuses on assisting foreign governments to amend laws and practices to make these regions conducive for U.S. investments.She shares the importance of face-to-face diplomacy, cultural awareness, and her

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40:20

Madison Tincha: Sex, Therapy, and the Psychology of...

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2026/03/25

Madison Tincha, a licensed couples and sex therapist discusses her path from journalism and sociology to clinical mental health counseling, including research on “situationships.” She shares how she has worked with clients hesitant about therapy, working with unexpected disclosures during sessions, and the importance of confidentiality and consultation. She describes modern dating’s “paradox of choice,” the fragility of connection, and how situationships involve ambiguity, emotional intensity, and

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67:37

Lucy In Love: From Heartbreak to Healthy Heart...

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2026/03/18

Lucy Nuñez (aka "Lucy in Love"), blind dating matchmaker and content creator, joins the show. She explains how her “Twelve Dates of Christmas” project drew over 300 applicants and produced six second dates from the initial twelve first blind dates. She shares how she was motivated by her own frustrations with dating apps, dating culture, and heartbreak. Lucy describes screening for compatibility and creating more accountability and respect through true connections. What are the today’s dating

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11:48

LegalWeek Live! (Day 3) Closing Thoughts with Laura...

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2026/03/12

Live from LegalWeek 2026, we corner Laura Milstein from That Tech Pod (podcast) to share some raw thoughts closing up the event. That Tech Pod is a major technology podcast about eDiscovery, cybersecurity, data privacy, tech innovations, with over 10,000 subscribers. Laura Milstein LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-milstein-7bb91a13/That Tech Pod: https://thattechpod.com/ and on all major podcast platforms.

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7:20

LegalWeek: Clear Accurate Facts Cited with Clearbrief...

The Advocate Next Door ·

2026/03/10

We meet with Jacqueline Schafer, Founder and CEO of Clearbrief.ai, who shares insight about her award-winning platform for legal writing.Clearbrief is an AI-powered legal technology plugin for Microsoft Word that helps lawyers instantly find, verify, and cite evidence while drafting documents. It streamlines litigation by automatically creating hyperlinks to exhibits, generating, timelines, and summarizing documents. It is used by law firms, courts, and in-house legal teams to check for factual

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17:55

LegalWeek: Perfecting Public Speaking with Rhetorich...

The Advocate Next Door ·

2026/03/10

André Noël Chaker, Founder and CEO of Rhetorich.ai, sits down with us at LegalWeek 2026 to discuss a new platform to help advocates with oral presentation, cross-examination, and public speaking. SummaryToday, as AI accelerates thinking, drafting, and analysis, voice becomes the ultimate differentiator. Judgment. Credibility. Authority. Trust. None of these are automated.Rhetorich AI was built at the intersection of rhetoric, behavioral science, and artificial intelligence. Its purpose is not to

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5:14

LegalWeek Live! (Day 1)

The Advocate Next Door ·

2026/03/10

We travel to New York City for ALM's LegalWeek, which is a major conference for the legal industry, technology vendors, and professional services.

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34:08

Lawrence M. Ausubel: The Economist and Technology...

The Advocate Next Door ·

2026/03/04

Lawrence M. Ausubel, University of Maryland economics professor and founder of Power Auctions, explains why auction economics plays a critical role in modern markets and public policy. He takes listeners inside the design of complex, computer-based auctions used for U.S. Treasury securities, Google keyword advertising, electricity markets, and high-stakes simultaneous spectrum license auctions for agencies such as the FCC, where bidders must secure complementary licenses at efficient geographic

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33:36

Jashaswi Ghosh: Navigating Healthcare and Life...

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2026/02/25

Jashaswi Ghosh, Counsel at Holon Law Partners, is a corporate transactional attorney in healthcare and life sciences, unpacks the distinction between life sciences (drug discovery and development through clinical trials, FDA approval, manufacturing, and distribution) and healthcare (providers, payment, platforms, and physician practices). He shares his cross-border journey from India to the U.S., insights on AI’s growing role in clinical trials and patient engagement, and practical advice for

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30:06

Zahid Omarzai: Bridging Legal Worlds Between...

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2025/12/03

Zahid Omarzai, Executive Director of the Afghanistan Center for Dispute Resolution, is an Afghan attorney who relocated to the U.S. in 2023 to pursue an LLM at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He shares his background that led him to leave Afghanistan and describes his work in enhancing Afghanistan's arbitration system. He shares his experiences competing in moot court competitions, working with various legal and consulting firms in the U.S., and his reflections on cultural differences in

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44:38

ENCORE Anna Aviles-Alfaro: Navigating Career, Family,...

The Advocate Next Door ·

2025/11/25

Anna D. Aviles-Alfaro discusses her career journey which started as a mom right out of high school finding herself working as a legal secretary for a world-renowned international arbitration arbitrator. The support of those around her encouraged her to get her college degree and pursue a rewarding career as a paralegal first starting at the World Bank's ICSID institution and later in the private sector. Anna also shares her tips on work-life balance and how legal teams can work best with each

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43:13

Kiran Gore: How a Fashion Background Led to a Solo...

The Advocate Next Door ·

2025/11/19

Kiran Gore, a distinguished international arbitration counsel and arbitrator with a versatile background. Kiran shares her unique journey from fashion design to law, detailing how her interest in trademarks and intellectual property in the fashion industry led her to pursue a career in law. She got her start working at Michael Kors pursuing her passion for fashion. She discusses her experiences in big law firms, including DLA Piper and Three Crowns, transitioning to solo practice, and the challenges

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42:39

Space Law and AI advocate Abdulla Abu Wasel

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2025/11/12

Abdullah Wasel, a distinguished figure in law and diplomacy, discusses his global upbringing, beginning in Qatar observing its transformation into a modern metropolis. Moving to Canada for boarding school, he pursued a diverse education eventually leading him to law school in Minnesota. Abdullah talks about his near signing with Disney as a child actor and transitioning to a career in law inspired by his family's legacy in the legal domain. He has held significant roles, including working with the

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14:19

Journal Editor and International Advocate Rafael Boza

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2025/11/05

Rafael Boza, Special Counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, and Co-Editor in Chief of the ITA in Review (Journal for the Institute for Transnational Arbitration) shares his journey from his early days in Peru to his legal career in the U.S., detailing his experience in international arbitration and the evolution of his legal focus. He discusses his educational background, including law degrees from the University of Lima and KU Leuven in Belgium, and offers advice for law students and young

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26:16

International Arbitration Arbitrator Lucinda Low

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2025/10/29

We interview Lucinda Low, a key speaker at the 37th ITA Workshop and Annual Conference in Houston, Texas. Lucinda shares her professional journey, starting from her early experiences as an exchange student in Brazil to her career in international law and arbitration. She discusses the diverse interactions within the arbitration community, her transition from big law firms to starting a venture with Meg Kinnear, and her extensive accolades in the field. Lucinda also highlights the role of technology

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23:45

Scientist and International Law Enthusiast Lena Raxter

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2025/10/22

We meet Lena Raxter, writer, international law enthusiast, and winner of the winner of the 2025 Young ITA Writing Competition, during the 37th ITA Annual Conference and Workshop.Lena shares her journey from studying veterinary science to obtaining JDs in Canada and the U.S. and an award-winning legal scholar. She discusses her paper on the Crimea cases dealing with the 2014 annexation by Russia, which has sparked scholarly debate on territorial jurisdiction in international law.Lena recounts her

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15:54

Researcher, Author, and Founder Dr. Darya Shirokova

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2025/10/15

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Darya Shirokova (former Assistant Director for the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), currently Founder of Houston Place of Arbitration) during the ITA Annual Conference and Workshop.She discusses her journey in international arbitration and shares her educational background, having studied in Russia, France, and the UK, and her professional experiences at the ICC in Paris and arbitration cases involving large energy firms. She talks about her Ph.D

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79:15

Live! at Washington Arbitration Week (Panel on...

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2025/10/06

We get a live look at Washington Arbitration Week and attend "Mentorship on International Arbitration in the Washington, D.C. Legal Community: How to Organically Promote an Environment of Mentorship?"Moderated by Jessica Killeen, paneled by Eleanor Erney, Meg Kinnear, Michael Nolan, Cansu Aydin.

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