Mintz On Air

Predictions and Practical Policies: Diversity Diversions

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast, ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin hosts a thoughtful discussion on diversity diversions and the future of DEI programs under the new administration. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes under the upcoming Trump administration.

Jen is joined by Employment Associate Nikki Rivers, to dive into critical topics, including:

• The ongoing relevance and importance of DEI initiatives
• Practical steps to help employees understand the value and purpose of DEI programming
• Finding the right balance for implementing effective DEI measures
• Actionable advice on how employers can prepare for what’s ahead

Listen to learn practical strategies to navigate a shifting workplace landscape.

Predictions and Practical Policies: Workplace Whiplash

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast, ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin hosts a timely discussion on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Executive Order 11246, and how employers can prepare for the next administration. This episode is part a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes under the upcoming Trump administration.

Jen is joined by Employment Associate Corbin Carter to explore key topics, including:

• The stability of Title VII under the incoming Trump administration
• The Department of Justice’s influence on workplace policies
• The potential impact of the Dismantle DEI Act on workplace anti-discrimination initiatives
• Practical applications for employers with multijurisdictional locations and mandatory workplace training requirements
• Predictions for Executive Order 11246 under the Trump administration

Listen to gain valuable insights on what employers can expect in 2025.

Predictions and Practical Policies

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies Podcast, ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin moderates a forward-looking discussion on what businesses can expect for ESG, clean tech, and energy regulation under the second Trump administration. Jen is joined by Mintz Energy & Sustainability Chair Tom Burton, ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart, Environmental Law Chair Jeff Porter, and Member Steven Shparber, who share key insights and practical advice for navigating potential changes.

Our panelists dive into topics such as:

• The future of federal support for clean tech and the growing role of state and private sector investment
• Expected shifts in SEC climate regulations and state-level disclosure rules
• How Trump’s EPA may approach deregulation in environmental protection
• Anticipated changes at FERC
• The evolving landscape of workplace diversity programs and regulatory compliance

Listen to learn more about actionable strategies and perspectives to help your business prepare for what’s ahead.

Health Law Diagnosed: Women Leaders in Health Care: Investing in Women’s Health

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed – Women Leaders in Health Care, a series that brings together women leaders for discussions on timely key issues and reflections on developing a career in the industry, host Bridgette Keller leads a conversation around investing in women's health. She is joined by Lauren Edgerton, Healthcare Director at Piper Sandler, and Kathryne Cooper, Partner at Jumpstart Nova.
Lauren and Kathryne discuss the areas of women's health that have seen the most growth in the last few years, how they evaluate a potential investment including their standard criteria, and how you can get involved in investing in women's health care.
Our guests also cover topics such as:
• What are the unique challenges in raising capital for companies that focus on women's health?
• Why do you think women’s health has historically been underfunded compared to other sectors, and what can be done to improve funding for women’s health?
• What advice would you give to women interested in a career in investing in health care?

MintzEdge Entrepreneur Perspective: Mintz Awards Winners Share Strategies for Success

Join Mintz Corporate and Securities Associate, Jason Miller, in a conversation with Margaret Yu, founder and CEO of Reliacare, and Andrew Gladue, founder and CEO of Plethys. Both are recent winners of Mintz Awards, an annual entrepreneurship award that Mintz sponsors through San Diego State University’s Lavin Entrepreneurship Center and Zahn Innovation Platform (or ZIP) Launchpad. Reliacare is developing a mobile app to help patients and healthcare providers manage pre- and post-operative care, while Plethys is developing a technology to improve smartwatch sensors for a variety of users.

Learn about their entrepreneurial journeys, including their motivations, challenges, and strategies for success.

Health Law Diagnosed: Women Leaders in Health Care: The Emerging Role of AI in Health Care

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed – Women Leaders in Health Care, a series that brings together women leaders for discussions on timely key issues and reflections on developing a career in the industry, host Bridgette Keller leads a conversation around the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care. She is joined by Jane Moran, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Mass General Brigham, Rebecca Mishuris, Chief Medical Information Officer and VP at Mass General Brigham, and Carina Edwards, Chief Executive Officer at Kipu Health.

They discuss the opportunities for enhanced patient-provider interactions and improvements in health care delivery through the use of AI. They delve into how this powerful technology can alleviate administrative burdens by helping with tasks like clinician documentation to streamline workflow, determining evidence-based treatment plans, improving revenue cycle processes, and developing patient acquisition and engagement models.

Our guests also explore the future of AI in health care, covering topics such as:

• How do we deploy this technology to improve what matters while maintaining safety, data privacy, ethics, and transparency?
• How do we use AI to deliver higher quality, equitable care?
• How do we make AI a true inflection point in health care delivery and how patients receive it?

Jane, Rebecca, and Carina also share thoughtful advice for women looking to have a career in health IT, including tips on:

• Leaning into obtaining experience with new AI technology
• Working on gaining a seat at the table
• Raising your hand for things you want on your career path
• Finding a sponsor – women are over-mentored and under-sponsored
• Following your passion and curiosity
• Networking strategically

Health Law Diagnosed: A Discussion on the Regulatory Requirements for LDTs

In this episode of Health Law Diagnosed, host Bridgette Keller is joined by Mintz Health Law attorneys Joanne Hawana and Benjamin Zegarelli to discuss the FDA’s long-awaited proposed rules that actively regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs). LDTs have historically not been subject to significant regulatory oversight, and while the FDA aims to promptly release the final rule on this intricate issue laden with complexities, potential roadblocks may delay its course of action.

Bridgette, Joanne, and Ben discuss this and also cover:
• What is a laboratory developed test (LDT)
• Where LDTs sit from a regulatory perspective
• What industry stakeholders are saying about these rules
• What the proposed rules mean
• Why the FDA is stepping in now

Client Corner: Meet CEO and COO of Suono Bio, Scott Kellogg & Skip Farinha

Mintz’s Client Corner: Perspectives from Founders, Financiers, and Friends podcast series hosted by Mintz Member Joshua Fox explores the challenges and rewards associated with starting and running a business and investing in a business, through conversations with experienced entrepreneurs and investors working in the start-up community.

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Suono Bio’s CEO Scott Kellogg and COO Skip Farinha. Scott and Skip discuss the importance of active listening in managing a team, strategies for navigating the medical device approval process in the US, key factors to consider when selecting investors, and insights on managing unforeseen challenges.