How Can You Defend Those People? Inside The Heart & Mind of a Criminal Defense Lawyer with John Henry Hingson III
November 25, 2009 by Jory · Leave a Comment
Come meet John Henry Hingson III, son of a Baptist preacher, specialist in drunk driving defense, and past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
If you’ve ever wondered how a respectable human being can represent the rights of those who’ve committed the most heinous of crimes, listen to Mr. Hingson passionately share his reasons and motivations from his heart, soul, and mind. Why would anybody choose a profession so despicable, so distasteful, and—to some—so ungodly? Mr. Hingson will enthusiastically answer your most challenging of questions. You’ll hear how he perseveres through the darkest of times—and why this work is so purposeful and vital not only to him but to the lives of all Americans.
“To be an effective criminal defense counsel, an attorney must be prepared to be demanding, outrageous, irreverent, blasphemous, a rogue, a renegade, and a hated, isolated, and lonely person—few love a spokesman for the despised and the damned.” (Clarence Darrow)
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
John Henry Hingson III
John Henry Hingson III is a criminal defense attorney in private practice in Oregon City, OR. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in three categories: White Collar Criminal Defense, Non-White Collar Criminal Defense, and Drunk Driving Defense. He is the author of How to Defend a Drunk Driving Case (5th ed 1990) (Clark Boardman) and is the past president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Hingson defends a large number of drunk driving cases and has many clients who are suffering from addictions. He has developed a knack for gauging when a person has “hit bottom” and has led many of his clients to recovery and freedom from addiction. Mr. Hingson is a staunch defender of the rights of citizens accused of crime. He knows that when he defends the worst of us, he protects the rights of all of us in America.
From Reluctant Rainmaker to Prospering Professional with Julie Fleming, J.D., A.C.C.
November 18, 2009 by Jory · Leave a Comment
Would you like to increase your clientele in an authentic way? Would you like to build a business that serves your life rather than one that leaves you disillusioned and exhausted?
Many professionals love what they do and are highly skilled at serving their clients—yet they’d rather do almost anything than try to bring in new business. Who wants to be a pest or come across as pushy or desperate? However… it’s no secret that those who wait for business to show up on their doorstep are often in for an unpleasant surprise, especially in a tight economy.
Listen to today’s show to uncover the hidden truths about rainmaking and building a business that’s both purposeful and prospering. Though our conversation will focus on lawyers, including whether to pursue a career in law and what makes a lawyer successful, our business development discussion will apply to any professional.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Julie A. Fleming
Julie A. Fleming, J.D., founder of Atlanta-based Life at the Bar LLC, provides attorney development consulting for an international clientele. Julie holds a certificate in leadership coaching from Georgetown University and is the author of The Reluctant Rainmaker: A Guide for Lawyers Who Hate Selling and numerous articles focusing on rainmaking and other topics such as career strategy, work/life balance, and leadership development. Julie frequently speaks to law firms and bar associations and presented Seven Secrets Every Lawyer Must Know to Thrive, Even in a Recession at the 2009 American Bar Association annual meeting. Before founding Life at the Bar LLC, Julie practiced law for over a decade, specializing in patent litigation. A graduate of the Emory University School of Law, Vanderbilt University (B.A.), and Georgia State University (B.S.), she is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Additional information is available at www.lifeatthebar.com.
Living and Thriving with Congenital Heart Defects with Dr. D. Scott Lim & Mr. Kevin Gordon
November 11, 2009 by Jory · Leave a Comment
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect in America, affecting one of 120 births and 1.8 million individuals. Yet fewer than 10% of adult survivors receive the recommended care.
“We now have more adults who have grown up with a birth defect of their heart than children with such defects,” according to Dr. D. Scott Lim, renowned pediatric and adult cardiologist. “They comprise a significant part of our society whom we need to help.”
The challenge? As adults age, they face a high risk of developing new problems, and many need re-operations and transplants. The Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) helps ensure that all individuals born with heart defects receive the education and life-long care they need to maximize their well-being and prevent premature disability and death.
Dr. Lim will be joined by Mr. Kevin Gordon, an ACHA board member with a complex congenital heart defect, to share their vision for improving and saving lives in the USA.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Scott Lim
Dr. Scott Lim, MD, a pediatric and adult cardiologist at the University of Virginia (U.Va.), specializes in the care of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). Co-founder of the Center for ACHD at U.Va., Dr. Lim is noted for his expertise in the care of such patients as well as for interventional cardiology and pulmonary hypertension. U.Va.’s Center for ACHD incorporates multiple physicians, nurse clinicians, and social workers who are focused on adults with these types of life-long heart issues. Pediatric and adult cardiologists, congenital heart surgeons, congenital cardiac anesthesiologists, and cardiac radiologists all collaborate in this multi-disciplinary approach. Dr. Lim earned his B.A. from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his M.D. from Mayo Medical School. He served his pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Michigan and is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine at the University of Virginia.
Kevin Gordon
Kevin Gordon hasn’t allowed his congenital heart defect (d-TGA) to keep him from a successful career and a wonderful life. Professionally, Kevin has significant experience in retail sales, sales management, advertising, marketing, consumer research, technology development, e-commerce, retail concept development, strategic planning, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, financial strategy, and new ventures. After 20+ years in corporate life, much of it with Best Buy, Kevin is now a founding partner in a retail strategy consulting firm. Kevin has traveled much of the world and continues to pursue his passion for friends, books, music, theater, photography, sports cars, and (spectator) sports. Kevin finally hooked up with the Adult Congenital Heart Association after he attended the Third National Conference held at the Mayo Clinic in 2004. Kevin is excited about opportunities to use his professional skills to help others with heart defects learn more about their condition.
Callings, Careers and Cultural Reform with Byron Borger
November 4, 2009 by Jory · Leave a Comment
What am I going to do with my life? Must my convictions color my every move? Should my faith influence my public persona? Does my career matter to God?
If questions of calling, career, culture, and Christianity pique your interest, come meet bookstore proprietor Byron Borger. Byron is an eccentric intellectual passionate about great books and meaningful vocations.
He will ardently challenge us to grow our faith by reading widely, reading regularly, and reading with an open heart and mind. An energetic messenger of living life on purpose, Byron will inspire us to lead lives that manifest personal integrity as well as social responsibility. He’ll share with us some of his favorite authors as well as his opinions on topics such as the state of the art of religious publishing.
Come learn why Byron Borger refuses to put his faith in a box and why he considers owning and operating Hearts & Minds Bookstore his holy calling.
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.
Byron Borger
Byron Borger, along with his wife Beth, owns and operates Hearts & Minds, an independent bookstore in Dallastown, in south-central Pennsylvania. Byron is known as an energetic bookman—one who loves to read, talk about authors and their ideas, and, most of all, help customers find resources that will help them in their own callings and careers. It is rare to find “religious” bookstores that are theologically substantial and diverse and which stock books across the entire spectrum of life and culture. At Hearts & Minds you will find resources to develop faith-based perspectives on everything from art to science, politics to prayer, family life to work life. Byron has three children, and is passionate about his family, his community involvement, and his own calling to help people grow as readers as they find books to help them integrate Christian conviction with every area of life.