Third Fridays

Third Fridays turns 100! Episodes, that is. Christian Sison looks back to December of 2016, when the first episode of the podcast aired. To help him move through almost 10 years of progress, he welcomes Meisha Powell, Olivia Barna, Scott Grossman, Kristine Rosales, and Dan Gillis to the show. The 5 guests talk about where their careers were when Episode 1 aired, as well as what has made them so successful at Lois Law Firm.

How did 2025 end for first-year LOIS Attorneys Elizabeth Pappas, Kathleen Dilts, and Yasir Miah? Christian Sison welcomes them to the final podcast episode of the calendar to look back on their successful accomplishments. Listen to their perspectives, ranging from a Day 1 employee to a Lois teammate ready for the challenges of 2026.

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November is always a time to be grateful, whatever we do, wherever we are. One of the amazing parts of every Lois Day is the inter-office posting of “Impact” or “Gratitude” Statements. This month, Christian Sison welcomes fellow Partner Joseph Melchionne, Mr. Impact Statement himself, to discuss their favorite office Statements of the last few weeks. Hear directly from the two attorneys about the great work by Elizabeth Pa...

It’s Halloween month, which is always a fun time at Lois Law Firm. The office is decorated, we enjoy some time in some funny costumes, and we realize that the year is almost over! To celebrate, Christian Sison welcomes fellow Lois Partner Tashia Rasul back to the podcast to discuss some of their early fears starting out as attorneys. Listen in for a discussion on how they overcame some early hurdles to build successful car...

Host Christian Sison welcomes Managing Partner and Co-Founder Greg Lois to the podcast for his yearly State of the Firm-style episode. The two of them go back in time to September 15, 2015, the firm's first day in business, with stories that lead up to its 10th birthday this month. It's the must-listen of the year!

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The month of August is always special at Lois Law Firm. We're one month away from celebrating another anniversary for the firm, and the road to that celebration begins with the conclusion of another Mock Trial Season, chaired by host Christian Sison. This year, hear from Paralegal Litigator Finalists James Milone, Beila Berger, and Elizabeth David in a game of trivia. Then, listen in on a fact pattern involving Risk Tr...

Christian Sison is amazed by the 19-page letter written by the New York Workers' Compensation Board, denying authorization to a medical provider due to egregious past misconduct. He is joined by fellow Partners, Addison O'Donnell and Meisha Powell, both of whom bring some interesting parallels to the RICO fraud cases brought in civil cases by Tradesman / Roosevelt Road. Applause is due to the Board for exposing tru...

Christian Sison welcomes the beginning of the summer season with Bradley Haymes, an attorney racking up wins published on LOIS platforms. Christian and Bradley discuss how the Searching of Cases Uncover Breakthrough Actions and the conviction to Defend From Day One resulted in new facts that elevated litigation arguments. Take a deep dive with them and learn some important takeaways!

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Sure, an AI bot helped host Christian Sison write the title of this podcast episode summary. What else should it do? Fresh off her second Law Day presentation on behalf of the firm, attorney Erica Fersch discusses the state of artificial intelligence usage in New Jersey cases.

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Christian Sison welcomes Professor Addison O’Donnell back to the podcast. The two attorneys discuss legislative concepts at the forefront of an interesting and recent Appellate Division case, Sutphin v UPS. Then, Christian welcomes the 2024 Lois Mock Trial Champions, Karen Olarte, Moshe Allweiss, and Anthony Iler, to preview the 2025 Program.

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On February 26, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced four legislative proposals and one regulatory change designed to give injured workers more options for "timely, high-quality medical treatment." Christian Sison welcomes the one and only Declan Gourley to the podcast to discuss whether this is positive or negative for employers and carriers. You may be surprised at the conclusions these two attorneys ...

Medicals Month at Lois Law Firm brings up the important duties of being a Paralegal. To get a fresh perspective, Christian Sison welcomes two individuals to the podcast that have been a LOIS Paralegal and are or have been through law school. Ryan Wallace and Derek Romberg talk about their journey from different professions, to their Paralegal position here at the firm, to law school, and beyond!

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Christian Sison rings in 2025 with 3 of Lois Law Firm's newest Partners, Addison O’Donnell, Connor Wetherington, and Meisha Powell. Celebrating their accomplishments, Christian asks his fellow Partners to describe what it means to have a good foundation in a Lois teammate, a Lois client, and a Lois case. Happy New Year!

What is “Third Fridays”?

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The final podcast of the year consists of guest appearances by a strong Lois litigation team, Scott Grossman and Brenna O'Brien. Host Christian Sison asks Scott and Brenna for their takeaways after the firm delivered a "Year in Review" presentation to its employees and its clients together. The group discusses what it means to embody CAPS values, how they feel about the ever-present fraud developments across ...

LOIS' resident Schedule Loss of Use guru, or "SLUru," Partner Jeremy Janis, returns to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss two case law developments. In the first case, Christian Sison and Jeremy review a Board Panel Decision that overturns a posthumous SLU award. In the second case, they discuss the Board's implementation of a February 2024 Appellate Division case that favors employers whenever a claima...

The insurance industry in New York is buzzing with the news of fraud and fabricated accident claims. Christian Sison welcomes Senior Associate Meisha Powell back to the show to discuss a recent news article finding that 30 residents of one Bronx apartment building filed construction accident claims. Two of Meisha’s cases involve roommates who lived on that very street, and the two attorneys discuss how creative litigation ...

Christian Sison welcomes the one and only Greg Lois to the Third Fridays podcast. The two discuss Lois Law Firm's progress as a company reaching its 9th Anniversary. What internal improvements are being made for the upcoming year to handle the changing industry landscape? How will artificial intelligence and advancements in medical technology impact the legal community? Happy 9th Birthday, Lois Law Firm!

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Lois Law Firm's Mock Trial Program came down to 9 finalists across 3 groups: Mentors, Attorney Litigators, and Paralegal Litigators. Mentors Anthony Iler, Meisha Powell, and Kristine Rosales kick off the show to introduce this year's fact pattern and give their best ideas to reshape Mock Trial 2025. Then, Attorney Litigators Brian Mooney, Moshe Allweiss, and Natalia Verde discuss the reasoning behind their predict...

Christian Sison welcomes LOIS Partner Tim Kane back to the Third Fridays podcast to discuss a recent Board Panel Decision that reversed a disallowance of a COVID-19 claim, forcing liability to a municipality employer. Kane discusses the similarities and differences between this new case and a COVID-19 death claim he litigated to conclusion and victory for his employer. How can employers remain vigilant in defending these c...