Success in Brief with Rosanne Felicello

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Caroline Krauss, Founding Partner at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP. She advises clients in all aspects of matrimonial law, including pre- and post-nuptial agreements, custody and access issues, divorce negotiation and litigation, equitable distribution, spousal and child support, and related ancillary issues. Tune in to this episode as Caroline talks about: How she came to work with Stan Lotwin, a high-profile matrimonial attorney Transitioning from big law to a boutique firm The importance of building relationships with her clients How matrimonial …

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Renee Eubanks, Co-Chair of University Settlement, a not-for-profit that works with low income New Yorkers.  Tune in to this episode as Renee talks about: How she graduated with an MBA and JD from 2 different schools at the same time How her experience at the DOJ influenced her private practice Why she proactively expanded her experience to broaden her skills How (and why) she launched her own private practice firm Her work with University Settlement, and the services the organization provides Since October 2016, Renee Eubanks has managed her own law firm, the Eu…

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Reasa Currier, Director of Department of Animal Sheltering for Fairfax County, Virginia.  Tune in to this episode as Reasa talks about: How she came to work with the federal government fresh out of law school advice she would give to young lawyers who want  to influence change through policy why she formed a political action committee to represent animals in Virginia how she uses her law degree to advocate for animals Reasa Currier is a strategic animal welfare leader with over fifteen years of experience in organizational change management, public relations, an…

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Blaire Bernard, General Counsel at WelbeHealth, a mission-driven, value-based organization founded by doctors. WelbeHealth provides full-service healthcare and personalized support to help seniors age well at home and in their community. Tune in to this episode as Blaire talks about: How she came to work with startups Building teams to support knowledge gaps Networking, and how it has impacted her career Advice she would give to new law school graduates Blaire Bernard is a high performing attorney with 20 years’ healthcare law experience in private and in-house …

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Jordana Haviv, Partner at Freedman Normand Friedland. Tune in to this episode as Jordana talks about: the benefits of her clerkship with the Hon. Victor Marrero challenges she’s faced throughout her career as an attorney how she gains counsel from others and makes career decisions transitioning from Associate to Partner the one thing she knows now that she wishes she knew when she graduated law school Jordana is an experienced litigator with expertise in complex commercial, white collar, employment and securities litigation; internal investigations; and internat…

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Liz Malang, a Partner with Ryan & Conlon LLP, where she handles all phases of the firm’s insurance defense cases, including general liability, auto, trucking, premises liability, construction, property damage, and coverage disputes. Tune in to this episode as Liz talks about: how and why she chose a career in law the difference between working in the DA’s office/public service and the private sector taking the bar exam again after practicing for 20+ years how she manages work/life balance and remote work Liz Malang is a Partner with Ryan Conlon LLP, where sh…

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Michelle Bufano, attorney and entrepreneur. Michelle is a Partner with Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, a 200-attorney law firm with a national presence. Tune in to this episode as Michelle shares: her path to becoming an attorney and partner in big law, and managing motherhood in the process how she made the shift from products liability to entrepreneurship how the pandemic inspired her shift into different areas why she decided to write a book, and who it’s for what she values from her legal training and how it impacts her work today Michelle Bufano is an a…

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Corey Stoughton, Attorney-in-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Unit  at The Legal Aid Society in New York City. As such, Corey oversees the part of Legal Aide that tries to address the systemic issues that face their public defense clients, through  three primary functions: litigation, policy work and community organizing. Tune in to this episode as Corey shares: her path to becoming an attorney and an advocate to help shape policy how she balanced motherhood with a demanding role as Senior Counsel how the pandemic impacted her priorities…

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Melina Spadone, Senior Counsel at Pillsbury. Melina is a corporate attorney who advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices on myriad legal issues, including crisis management, litigation and real estate. Tune in to this episode as Melina shares insights into: her journey into the legal profession, and why she chose to take a non-traditional career path the importance of building relationships as a young associate how she joined the Rust Movie Production litigation team the documentary, Getting the Get, and how she became a co-producer for the pr…

In this episode of Success In Brief with Rosanne Felicello, we welcome guest Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, Founder of Promoting Good, an organization which partners with other organizations and leaders committed to learning and change. Tune in to this episode as Valerie shares insights into: making the transition from working as a legal aid attorney to running her own organization her work on equity and DEI Casita Cultura and the Day of the Dead Festival Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham has been an impactful social justice lawyer and activist. She successfully designed and sustained equity-led programs with incredible partners across sectors that cont…