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Through the Legal Lens
Through the Legal Lens is ALANYC’s podcast. It features team spotlights, deep dives with our Business Partners, and reflections from ALANYC past and present leaders.
Recent Episodes
Episode 19
Support Through Our Business Partners
In this episode, Rose Hirsch and Catherine Thomsen are getting to know our Business Partners from Sher-Del Transfer & Relocation Services, Inc., AMS Legal Staffing and Reliable Office Solutions, Inc.
Episode 18
The Power of ALANYC Resources
Board Members Camille Gallardo and Mary Micari are connecting with our Business Partners. In this episode, they are talking with our Business Partners from Whitman Advisory and IT Solutions to learn more about their business and how members can tap into the best resources of ALANYC.
Episode 17
Community Service Initiatives: ALANYC Pays it Forward
In this episode we are getting to know our Business Partners and digging deep to learn more about their business. Board Members Francine Lahm and Viviana Llanos-Laut talk with our Business Partners from Sovereign Discovery, ECFX and Robert Half.
Episode 16
Support Through Our Business Partners
In this episode we are getting to know our Business Partners and digging deep to learn more about their business. Board Members Francine Lahm and Viviana Llanos-Laut talk with our Business Partners from Sovereign Discovery, ECFX and Robert Half.
Episode 15
The Power of ALANYC Business Partners
This episode is all about our ALANYC Business Partners providing connections, resources and support! Board Member Bob Cohen and Past President Audrey Serban talk with our Business Partners from Robert Half, Innovant, Atlas Consulting and Time Shred.
Episode 14
Halfway Through: Looking Back and Focusing Ahead
We are halfway through the 2025-2026 chapter year! In this episode ALANYC member Jenna Carter talks with President Anna Scarpa. Anna reflects on the first six months, including the impact we have made together as a chapter, lessons learned and all of the exciting programs and initiatives members and business parters can expect in the next six months.
Episode 13
Support Through Our Business Partners
In this episode, we are getting to know our business partners and digging deep to learn more about their business. ALANYC member Theresa Smith talks with our business partners from Actionstep, Big Apple Florist and Assured Partners.
Episode 12
Exploring the 20th Annual Symposium
What an achievement – GO BIG OR GO HOME! In this episode, former ALANYC President Nadia Wagner sits down with our 2025 Symposium Team Leads, Stacey Pellegrino and Stephanie Ransom. Nadia shares a look back at her time leading the planning committee for ALANYC’s inaugural Symposium in 2020 and talks with Stephanie and Stacey about the evolution of the Symposium and what to expect for this milestone event!
Episode 11
Business Partner Resources for Our Members
In this episode, President Elect Tirek Gayle sits down with our Business Partners from Globe Moving and Storage, The Bachrach Group, iSolved, Sorbis and Forrest Solutions to discuss all of the resources available to our members that can enhance their firms and law firm operations.
Episode 10
The Benefits of ALANYC Membership
In this episode, we are getting to know our membership team. Member Suzanne Ideae talks with Co-Team Leads Tina Carter amd Francine Lahm about the value of membership, how to make the most of membership and what they hope to accomplish this year.
Episode 9
The Power of ALANYC Business Partners
In this episode, we are digging in deeper to learn more about our business partners, including O’Neil Search Group, Konica Minolta, Corporate Essentials and Epic Brokers.
Episode 8
What’s New in Your Industry?
We are continuing to create connections with our Business Partners. Board Member Oria Aponte talks with First American, Leob Leadership, LDI and Afinety. We learn what’s new in their industries that our members need to know and how they are helping law firms navigate the latest industry trends.
Episode 7
Looking Back at the Last Three Months
In this episode, Immediate Past President Audrey Serban sits down again with President Anna Scarpa to reflect on the last three months of the chapter year. Anna gives insights on more impact to come and the upcoming programs that members and business partners can expect.
Episode 6
The Business Partner Connections Continue
In this episode, we continue getting to know the great supporters of our chapter – our Business Partners. Past President Michael Leonardi sits down with Greg Cohen of Cresa, Caesar Rodriguez of Kraft Kennedy and Tom Ash of Surepoint Technologies to learn more about their businesses and new trends they are seeing that impact the legal industry.
Episode 5
Learning From The Past
In this episode, we have a chance to learn from past presidents. ALANYC Past President and Current Board Member Tina Carter talks with past presidents Tanya Duprey, Rose Jaworecki and Jenniffer Brown. Hear about their unique journeys, the evolution of the chapter and leadership advice.
Episode 4
Our Best Resources are ALANYC Business Partners
In this episode, we are getting to know our business partners and digging deep to learn more about their business. ALANYC Board Members Francine Lahm and Stacey Pelligrino talk with Gayle Damiano from Steno Agency, Sarah Gillen from Emergency Skills, Lisa Gilbert from Ivionics and Valerie Blasi from The Kimberly Hotel.
Episode 3
Sustainability Unleashed
In this episode, board members Jennifer Carmichael and Mary Micari talk with Sustainability Team Leads Elba Cortes and Camille Gallardo about our first Sustainable Solutions Showcase. They also talk with two of the featured business partners at the showcase, Matthew Mendel of Innovative Computing Systems and Marc Siegel of Weeks Lerman. Matthew and March discuss their sustainable products and services and sustainability in the legal industry.
Episode 2
Making Valuable Connections with Our Business Partners
In this episode, we are getting to know our business partners and digging deep to learn more about their business. Our hosts Robert A. Cohen and Viviana Llanos-Laut, co-leads of the Business Partner Team, sit down with Alex Martinez and Willy Rodas from First Legal. They also chat with Gayatri Joshi of the sustainability firm Vorgate LLC just in time for Earth Day!
Episode 1
A Conversation with 2025-2026 Chapter President Anna Scarpa
In our premiere episode, Immediate Past President Audrey Serban and President Elect Tirek Gayle chat with President Anna Scarpa. Anna shares her inspiring personal journey, motivations and professional background. She will fill us in her goals for the coming year and the upcoming programs members and business partners can look forward to. Anna also shares the goals for this podcast and what listeners can expect in future episodes.
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