In this episode of Penn State Dickinson Law's "Profiles in Leadership" series, I sat down with  Jennifer Wu, a founding partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP, and a renowned patent trial and appellate lawyer known for her exceptional advocacy skills and groundbreaking work in biologics cases. We began our discussion focusing on JP Morgan’s “Community Leaders: Stories of Hope and Resilience,” lessons that she learned from Helen Zia, a well-known activist and author. We then delved into the topic of institutionalizing community leadership. A lighter moment in our conversation was when Jennifer shared her habit of always choosing the same lunch option. It was a fun insight into her daily routine. Towards the end of our discussion, Jennifer shared her perspective on not passing on uncomfortable experiences, a piece of advice that resonates with many. Stay tuned for more insights from leaders like Jennifer, who are shaping the future of community leadership! Tags: #Leadership, #JenniferWu

This episode of Penn State Dickinson Law's Profiles in Leadership series features Brandon Biegenzahn, President of McDermott + Bull. He spearheads the strategic development of the firm's executive search team, partnering with a diverse range of financial services firms, including investment banks, commercial banks, asset managers, and fintech companies. A corporate attorney by trade, Mr. Biegenzahn has been a frequent guest lecturer on leadership and career development at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business Executive MBA program and Penn State Dickinson Law. He discussed the importance of relationships in business, his transition from law to recruiting financial executives, and his unique approach to finding the right fit for clients and candidates. He also shared insights on the "Clearing Conversation," the benefits of hiring interim executives, and how his firm strategically deploys the Cessna CJ2 it owns. Our conversation also touched on AI's impact on hiring, the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on non-competes, the challenges hashtag#DEI initiatives face, and the dynamics of international talent versus local markets. hashtag#Leadership hashtag#ExecutiveSearch hashtag#FinancialServices hashtag#PennStateDickinsonLaw

I recently sat down with Bill Kovacic, the doyen of antitrust law. He shared his perspectives on the GW Competition Law Center he founded and the crucial importance of partnerships. We delved into the FTC’s rule against non-competes, its independence and political imperatives, lessons he learned as FTC Chair, and his insights on the antitrust regulation of digital platforms. We also explored the moderating effect of common law, whether Ireland can fill the "Brexit gap", and whether US antitrust is becoming more European. Bill shared his thoughts on what’s holding Europe back from growing tech giants, leadership lessons from his time on Capitol Hill, and the question of whether America is on its way down. We capped off the discussion by talking about creating and navigating an international antitrust culture, his mentors, and his hopes and legacy. Our conversation covers a broad range of critical issues in antitrust law and leadership. Catch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTRc-9zwfpI #Antitrust #Leadership #CompetitionLaw #BillKovacic #Interview #LegalInsights