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Aspen Leading Edge Podcasts with Host Dean Patty Roberts

The Aspen Leading Edge Podcast features timely interviews with Aspen Authors as well as other legal thought-leaders sharing expert opinions on teaching, learning science, and the current and future state of legal education. Host Patty Roberts, Dean of St. Mary's University School of Law, discusses current challenges and innovations in legal education, and predictions for its future, in conversations with various leaders in legal education.

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Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Epidose 64: Conversations with Deans: David Dye

Patricia E. Roberts

David Dye, Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs at Texas A&M, talks all about the Masters in Legal Studies. From the thirteen different specialties to the wide variety of benefits, David speaks on the importance of this program and why law schools should be proactive and incorporate this program.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 63: The Dobbs Decision and Family Law with June Carbone and Rachel Rebouché

Patricia E. Roberts

June Carbone, Minnesota Law, and Rachel Rebouché, Dean of Temple University School of Law talk about the seventh edition of their Family Law casebook. They also share the importance of Family Law and how it is changing due to the Dobbs Decision.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 62: Conversations with Deans: Marisa Cianciarulo

Patricia E. Roberts

Dean Marisa Cianciarulo of Western State College of Law shares her journey into deanship as well as her goals for the university, including increasing the first-time bar passage rate and prioritizing online programs. She also describes the multiple clinics offered as well as upcoming interdisciplinary ones with Westcliff University.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 61: AI as a Research Aid with DeShayla Strachan

Patricia E. Roberts

DeShayla Strachan, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, shares her journey of going from a journalism career to becoming a law professor and how her career has impacted her teaching. She also talks about her upcoming Examples & Explanations study guide on online legal research and how AI can be used as a benefit and secondary source in the classroom.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 60: Conversations with Deans: Karen Sneddon

Patricia E. Roberts

Karen Sneddon, Dean of Mercer University School of Law, talks about celebrating the 150th anniversary of the law school and what is on the horizon for experiential learning. She also shares how her experience in Legal Writing has affected her current teaching and deanship. Dean Sneddon also gives a preview of her upcoming collaboration for PracticePerfect Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 59: Conversations with Deans: Bo Rutledge

Patricia E. Roberts

Peter "Bo" Rutledge, University of Georgia, talks about his experience as a dean and some of his favorite university accomplishments including bringing over students from the Ukraine to stories about his faculty. He also shares advice for new deans.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 58: Value Added Credentials with John Pierre

Patricia E. Roberts

John Pierre, Chancellor of Southern University Law Center, speaks about the importance of incorporating technology, including iPads, at the law center. He also shares thoughts about the NextGen Bar Exam and how the law center is serving minority students.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 57: Being Intentional with AI with Jeremy Counseller and Eric Porterfield

Patricia E. Roberts

Jeremy Counseller, Baylor Law School, and Eric Portfield, UNT Dallas talk with Patty Roberts about the third edition of their casebook Civil Procedure: In Focus. They share the additions of AI and COVID-19 in the text as well as their thoughts about using AI in the courtroom. Both authors also give updates on their universities including Counseller’s upcoming deanship.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 56: Conversations with Deans: Morse Tan

Patricia E. Roberts

Morse Tan, Liberty University School of Law, shares some highlights of his time as Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice as well as his thoughts on current global affairs in Russia and Ukraine as well as The Middle East. Dean Tan also gives updates on Liberty University and their accomplishments in lawyering skills.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 55: Paths to Parentage and Family Law with Douglas NeJaime

Patricia E. Roberts

Douglas NeJaime, Yale Law School, discusses the approaches and origin story of his casebook, Family Law in a Changing America which is now in its second edition. He also shares the importance of the Connecticut Parentage Act (CPA) and how other states approach parenting rights.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 54: AI in Admissions with Mike Spivey

Patricia E. Roberts

Mike Spivey, founder of Spivey Consulting, shares his thoughts about how AI and Generative AI will affect Law School Admissions and how universities should embrace and prepare for the change. He also talks about the great work Spivey Consulting is doing for both students and admissions teams.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 53: Executive Director of AALS, Kellye Testy

Patricia E. Roberts

Kellye Testy, Law School Admissions Council President and newly appointed Executive Director of AALS talks all about the organizations. She shares her thoughts about why they are so important for the legal education community and what she hopes to do during her time with AALS.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 52: Conversations with Deans: Gregory Bowman

Patricia E. Roberts

Dean of Roger Williams University School of Law, Gregory Bowman discusses his journey into deanship and the differences between his current school and previous school, West Virginia University. He also shares details on the required course called Race and the Foundations of American Law as well as the new Institute of Race and the Law.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 51: Next Gen Bar Exam and Property Law with Jerry Anderson and Daniel Bogart

Patricia E. Roberts

Jerry Anderson, Drake University, and Daniel Bogart, Chapman University talk about the third edition of their casebook Property Law: Practice, Problems, and Perspectives and how it is edited to fit the Next Gen Bar Exam. They also discuss the needs of the modern learner and how each of their universities is adapting to new generations.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 50: Conversations with Deans: Robert Ahdieh

Patricia E. Roberts

In this podcast series where Dean Patty Roberts connects with other Law School deans, she is joined by Robert Ahdieh, Dean and Vice President for Professional Schools and Programs at Texas A&M University. They talk about Texas law schools, the new Texas A&M Forth Worth campus, and Robert’s role in Professional Schools and Programs.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 49: Relevance of International Law with Allen Weiner, Duncan Hollis, and Chimène Keitner

Patricia E. Roberts

Allen Weiner, Stanford Law School, Duncan Hollis, Temple Law School, and Chimène Keitner, UC Davis School of Law, talk about the eighth edition of their International Law casebook. They also discuss how applicable International Law is in all other law school courses. Chimène also shared stories of her recent visit to Ukraine and thoughts on current events.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 48: How Students Are Learning with Anton Yakovlev, Elaine Page, and Reid Weisbord

Patricia E. Roberts

Anton Yakovlev and Elaine Page, Aspen Publishing, and Reid Weisbord, Rutgers Law School, talk about the development and details of Aspen Aloud which are narrated audio summaries based on the 1L and 2L Emanuel Law Outlines. There is also a discussion about adjusting lesson plans to fit different learning styles and why it is important to have different learning modalities.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 47: Should College Athletes be Considered Employees? With Barbara Osborne and Matt Mitten

Patricia E. Roberts

Barbara Osborne, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Matt Mitten, Marquette University, talk about what is new in sports law including antitrust issues, transgender athlete participation (both on the national and international level), and updates in colligate sports. They discuss updates on their books, Sports Law and Regulation: Cases, Materials, and Problems, Sixth Edition and Sports Law: Governance and Regulation, Fourth Edition.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 46: Mindful Lawyering with Katerina Lewinbuk

Patricia E. Roberts

Katerina Lewinbuk, South Texas College of Law Houston, talks about the third edition of her course book, Connecting Ethics & Practice: A Lawyers Guide to Professional Responsibility. She also shares how she teaches her course Mindful Lawyering and the importance of teaching mindfulness to future lawyers.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 45: Federal Taxation with Alyssa DiRusso and Stephanie Willbanks

Patricia E. Roberts

Alyssa DiRusso, Samford University, and Stephanie Willbanks, Vermont School of Law, discuss the upcoming fifth edition of their book, Federal Taxation of Wealth Transfers: Cases and Problems. They also share their thoughts on the future of taxation and the removal of wills and trusts from the bar exam.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 44: Social Media and the Law with John Browning

Patricia E. Roberts

John Browning, attorney and Chair of the Texas Taskforce for Responsible AI in the Law, talks about the evolution of digital evidence starting from social media to today’s generative AI. He also provides advice for lawyers and law students to enhance and protect their social media presence.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 43: Advice for First-Generation Law Students with Amy Vaughan-Thomas

Patricia E. Roberts

Amy Vaughan-Thomas, Director of Academic Success at UMass Law, shares resources and advice for first-generation and first-year law students. She also talks about the internal and external pressures of being a law student and how that affects their work.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 42: Law School Transparency with Kyle McEntee

Patricia E. Roberts

Kyle McEntee talks about starting Law School Transparency and the importance of engaging with students before they begin law school. He shares details about the Law School Admissions Council and LawHub as additional resources for upcoming students.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 40: Engaging Today's Students with Patricia Baia

Patricia E. Roberts

Patricia Baia, Touro Law School, shares the details of being an Instructional Designer and how designing courses has changed over the years. She also gives advice on how to mix up lessons and how to conduct self-reflection after every class.
Aspen Leading Edge Podcast, Episode 39: JD-Next: The Bridge to Law School with Marc Miller, Chris Robertson, and Joe Terry

Patricia E. Roberts

Marc Miller, University of Arizona, Chris Robertson, Boston University, and Joe Terry, Aspen Publishing discuss the journey of creating JD-Next and the importance of law schools accepting this as an accurate formative assessment. They also share current statistics on how the program boosts law school performance.