NYCLA Amicus Curiae
The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) launched a new podcast series called NYCLA Amicus Curiae. Each month, NYCLA Amicus Curiae's host, Daniel K. Wiig, will host leaders of the bench, bar and legal community for casual and useful conversations to provide listeners a candid view of the innerworkings of the legal profession and those who undertake its charge.
Episodes
In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with Cyrus Vance, Jr., Global Chair of Baker McKenzie's Cybersecurity Practice and Co-Chair of the firm's North American Government Enforcement Practice, for a timely discussion on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in society, business, and the legal profession.
As AI technologies continue to reshape how we wor...
This episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig features Chad Peace, election law attorney and legal strategist, on the role of independent voters within the current electoral framework.
As Independent voters represent a growing share of the electorate, the conversation examines what motivates and inspires them, and ultimately shapes their participation. Chad addresses whether shifts in voting behavior reflect ideology...
In this special episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae we explore the unique role of the New York Commercial Division as a leading forum for complex business disputes. Through a panel discussion with distinguished attorneys: Jonathan B. Fellows, Bond, Schoenneck & King; Elizabeth M. Sacksteder, Of Counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; and Richard P. Swanson, NYCLA President and Fmr. Chief Legal Officer at York Ca...
In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, whost Daniel K. Wiig sits down with journalist and author James Rosen to discuss his book Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001. Rosen takes us inside the remarkable career of Antonin Scalia during his first fifteen years on the Supreme Court, exploring his judicial philosophy, memorable opinions, and the personal qualities that made him one of the Court's most influential figures.
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In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig, we are joined by Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., the 37th District Attorney of New York County covering Manhattan, who was reelected to a second term in November 2025. District Attorney Bragg reflects on his professional path and the experiences that shaped his approach to public service, drawing on his work as an Assistant Attorney General in New York, an Assistant U.S. Attorne...
The season of NYCLA Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig opens with a conversation that looks backward to better understand the present. Attorney and author Dennis A. Brennan joins the podcast to discuss justice, politics, and the concept of lawfare, defined as the strategic use of legal systems to gain advantage in political or institutional conflict.
Drawing on his work as a historian and his book, D.C. Swamp Strikes Back: Aaro...
Legal scholar Dr. Carol M. Swain joins Daniel K. Wiig to explore key questions in contemporary discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion. The conversation begins by examining the original intent of the civil rights movement and the legal and social principles that shaped efforts to remove formal barriers to equality.
From there, the discussion moves to affirmative action and the evolution of DEI frameworks, considering how...
In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, Dan Wiig is joined by Gabe Roth, Executive Director and founder of Fix the Court. Roth discusses the organization's mission to promote greater transparency, accountability, and ethical standards at the United States Supreme Court. Drawing on his background in journalism, media advocacy, and court transparency work, he outlines how Fix the Court evaluates the Court's institutional practices an...
Executive Orders, Executive Authority, and Presidential Power: A Candid Conversation with Zack Smith
In this episode of NYCLA's Amicus Curiae podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig, we sit down with Zack Smith, Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program at the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation. Smith shares his perspective on executive orders, executive authority, and presidential power under Article 2 of the United States Constitution. He explores how...
Join NYCLA Amicus Curiae: Candid Conversations with host Daniel K. Wiig for our latest episode. On the heels of the upcoming mayoral election, we sit down with nationally recognized trial lawyer and former independent mayoral candidate Jim Walden for a candid conversation about leadership, civic engagement, policy, and the challenges of public life in New York City. Drawing from his experiences in the political arena, Jim offe...
In this episode of our Manhattan District Attorney Candidate Conversations series, host Daniel K. Wiig speaks with Diana Florence. Diana shares her experience, approach to criminal justice, and the priorities and challenges she would address if elected as Manhattan District Attorney.
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In the first episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae's Manhattan District Attorney candidate series, host Daniel K. Wiig speaks with Maud Maron. Maud discusses her professional background, priorities for the Manhattan District Attorney's office, and views on the challenges facing our justice system.
NYCLA is presenting this episode solely as part of an educational forum for our listeners to learn...
On this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae: Candidly Speaking, host Daniel K. Wiig revisits the O.J. Simpson trial nearly thirty years after the verdict that captured the world's attention. The discussion explores how the case reshaped public understanding of justice, race, media, and the legal system.
Daniel is joined by three guests whose expertise and experience bring the trial into sharp focus: trial consultant Richard Gabriel...
Faith, Freedom, and Free Speech: The Jimmy Lai Story with Father Robert A. Sirico
In this very special episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae podcast, host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with Father Robert A. Sirico to discuss the extraordinary story of Jimmy Lai.
Throughout history, freedom has been at the heart of humanity's greatest struggles. Who has the right to punish? Should people be punished for assembly, for religious belief, ...
We're busting myths and breaking down the job search process with hiring insider Lauren McDonald, founder of Lauren McDonald Consulting. In this candid conversation, we strip away the fluff, expose outdated advice, and offer real strategies for landing your next role.
Lauren joins NYCLA Amicus Curiae host Daniel K. Wiig for a no-holds-barred discussion on ghost job posts, the LinkedIn job hunt, HR gatekeeping, resume writers—...
Check out our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig: Constitutional Dialogues: Critically Examining the Narratives, Debates, and the Structure of Power with Constitutional Expert Ilya Shapiro. Our guest, Ilya Shapiro, is a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute. Ilya's past roles include serving as executive director and senior l...
The New York County Lawyers Association s proud to present its latest episode: Promoting Common Sense and the Freedom to Take Responsibility: A Discussion with Attorney Philip K. Howard. Our host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with Mr. Howard to discuss the ideas of common good, human agency, common sense government, and personal responsibility in the age of big government.
Philip K. Howard is a New York Times bestselling author, la...
Happy Earth Day 2025! The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig. In our latest episode, we are sitting down to talk with Stephen Perkins, Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer for the American Conservation Coalition. In celebration of the Earth Day 2025 theme "Our Power, Our Planet," we are discussing environme...
The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig. Our guest is Prof. James G. Hodge, Jr., and the topic of our discussion is the United States healthcare system.
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Is healthcare a right or a privilege?
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Should our tax dollars underwrite the cost of those experiencing poverty?
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Do vaccine mand...
A Discussion on the Trust in Justice Project: A NYCLA Amicus Curiae – Candidly Speaking LIVE/Streaming Podcast Event which occured on January 22, 2025.
Richard Gabriel, an architect of trial science and president of Decision Analysis, will presented the findings of a comprehensive national survey which measures the public's trust and confidence in our justice system ...
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