In Episode #84, we are joined by Weston Konishi, President of the Sake Brewers Association of North America (SBANA). We discuss: How a long stint in Japan led to a passion for sake Weston's work with the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation The U.S.-Japan relationship Fumio Kishida's ascension to Japan's premiership How craft beer paved the way for sake in America SBANA's mission What the future holds for the U.S. sake industry Listening, and watching recommendations from: Weston Sake Recs: Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu Sake Dassai 45 Dassai Junmai Daiginjo Domestic sake brewers Kamp ..read more

In Episode #82, we are joined by Robert Lamb, a Harris Bricken international attorney. We discuss: Current challenges with international supply chains The components of supply chain finance, including the various types of letters of credit Rob's insights into China's developments since it joined the WTO The diminishing skill of thinking deeply Listening, and watching recommendations from: Robert The Immortality Key: Uncovering the Secret History of the Religion with No Name by Brian C. Muraresku The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche The ..read more

In Episode #79, we are joined by Marco Algorta, Public Relations Manager at Khiron Life Sciences and a cannabis activist in Uruguay. We discuss: Why Marco is less bullish about Uruguay's cannabis sector than he was a few years ago. Uruguay's strengths and weaknesses as a cannabis actor. What Uruguay needs to do to get its canna mojo back. Uruguay's broader political and economic environment. Colombia and other countries to watch in Latam when it comes to cannabis. Marco's experience setting up CannaPur and selling it to Khiron. What makes canna startups thrive (or fail). Regional differences ..read more

In Episode #76, we are joined by Andrew Hupert, professor at Hult International Business School. We discuss: The China where anything was possible, but nothing was easy Why there is no going back to "normal" when it comes to China How manufacturing destinations like Vietnam, Thailand and Mexico compare (or don't) to China China's increasing influence in Latin America How neglect of domestic infrastructure complicates U.S. foreign policy Listening, and watching recommendations from: Andrew Globalism 2.0, podcast hosted by Andrew Hupert Mexico News Daily MexicoNOW  Vietnamnet The Bu ..read more

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #100, we are joined by Gary O’Sullivan, Irish lawyer and partner at SOS Legal LLP. We discuss: Gary’s travels through Latin America The services p ..read more

In Episode #74, we are joined by Luis Martínez, the Director of the Southeast Energy, Climate and Clean Energy Program at Natural Resources Defense Council. We discuss: How Luis' desire to be the next Jacques Costeau led to a career in environmental law Luis' time at the Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board and his advocacy in support of Vieques cleanup efforts The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which Luis helped design Shifting political winds on climate policy How the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Maria sparked a conversation on energy resiliency in Puerto Rico Listening, and wat ..read more

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #99, we are joined by Jack Hedge, the Executive Director of Utah Inland Port Authority. We discuss: Jack's international trade logistics background at the P ..read more

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #98, we are joined by Dr. Jerry Chidester, board-certified plastic surgeon. We discuss: Jerry's formative years growing up in Saudi Arabia on a hospital com ..read more

In Episode #72, we are joined by Kelly Sullivan, the current head track and field coach at Seattle University and former Team USA coach. We discuss: Kelly's experiences mentoring 23 Division III All-American athletes Coaching at the World Track and Field Championships and the Olympic Festival Preparing athletes for competition beyond colleges and universities Traveling extensively overseas and engaging with coaches and athletes from around the world Whether elite athletes are "born with" innate excellence inside them Listening, and watching recommendations from: Kelly Stillness Is the ..read more

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe. In Episode #97, we are joined by Jack Rhysider, host of the Darknet Diaries podcast. We discuss: Jack's background as an information security professional The passion ..read more