In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel speaks with Furia Rubel Chief Innovation Officer Leslie Richards about fostering a culture of psychological safety and embracing innovation within law firms.

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr and Renee Branson dive into the crucial topic of how law firm leaders can foster safety and trust in times of change.

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As a Certified Resilience Coach (CReC) with a masters degree in counseling psychology, Renee Branson provides clients with immediately usable tools to increase resilience, well-being, and optimism in the workplace. She works with lawyers, legal marketers, business professionals, non-profit leaders, and others to help them understand and incorporate resilience in their own professional lives and in the teams they lead.

In Episode 161 of On Record PR, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr dive into the crucial role of resilience in leadership during today’s turbulent times. Drawing from a conversation with resilience expert Renee Branson, Jennifer shares strategies for law firm leaders to support their teams’ mental well-being and navigate challenges with empathy. Learn how to create a consistent, safe, and supportive environment for colleagues and loved ones in the face of adversity. Tune in for actionable advice on showing up for others, modeling self-care, and leading with compassion.

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr go on record to explore the critical topic of how law firm leaders should respond to the growing expectation to comment publicly on political and social issues.

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr go on record to discuss the top issues keeping law firm leaders up at night in 2025.

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Moish E. Peltz, Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP, to discuss the impact of rising technology like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency on the evolving business and legal landscapes.

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Moish Peltz is a Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman where he serves on the firm's executive committee, co-chairs the firm's Digital Assets Practice Group and also leads the Intellectual Property Practice Group. Moish has over a decade of experience in IP and business law including at the intersection of blockchain technology, where he has advised businesses since 2014. Moish advises entrepreneurs, artists, and businesses on protecting their brands and navigating emerging legal challenges. He also co-hosts the Block & Order podcast, breaking down the latest legal news in blockchain and technology.

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Dena Calo, EVP of Human Resources and Employment Counsel at The Durst Organization, to discuss the transformative impact of transparency, collaboration, and trust in leadership, highlighting Dena’s journey from a law firm to an in-house role where these values drive cultural and organizational success.

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As Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Employment Counsel at The Durst Organization, Dena Calo spearheads innovative strategies in benefits, recruitment, workplace policies, and leadership training programs, enhancing the company's HR practices.

Dena is an author and national speaker with more than 25 years of experience working with real estate executives on leadership development, HR strategy, employment law, and culture. As legal counsel, she fosters positive employee relations, ensures labor and employment compliance, and oversees fair housing.

Before joining Durst in 2024, Dena served as Partner and Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Group at Saul Ewing. Additionally, she spent 20 years as a professor at Holy Family University, teaching employment law to Master’s students in Human Resources.

Committed to cultivating talent, Dena was on the steering committee of Saul Ewing’s Women’s Development Initiative, co-chairing the group in her final year at the firm. In 2023, Dena won The Philadelphia Inquirer’s award for Best Legal Mentor.

Dena received her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Widener University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Stockton University.

In this episode of On Record PR, sponsored by Lawline, Gina Rubel goes on record with Mary Hildebrand CIPP/US/E/AIGP, founder & chair emeritus of the Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice at Lowenstein Sandler, to discuss important considerations for law firms when developing generative AI policies that serve their needs.

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Mary J. Hildebrand founded, led and now serves as Chair Emeritus of the firm’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice with the primary goal of enabling companies to launch and grow their businesses while staying in compliance with complex global regulations governing the collection and commercial use of personal information.

Mary’s extensive experience in intellectual property and technology in a broad array of industries enhances her ability to understand the data-driven challenges companies face today. For more than 30 years, clients have turned to her as a trusted advisor; she has successfully guided business leaders and general counsel through difficult decisions and hundreds of sophisticated tech/data deals from concept to closing. She regularly serves as lead counsel to both public and private companies in complex commercial and compliance matters, helping clients commercialize, protect, and manage their intellectual property, technology, and database assets around the world; she also counsels startups on the transactions and foundational legal structures needed to launch their businesses.