Armchair Attorney® Podcast

The Armchair Attorney® Podcast is program hosted by the Armchair Attorney® himself, Matthew M. Leffler. Matthew is a real-life attorney with a curious mind and a passion for how things work. From law to supply chain and everything in-between, he bridges the gap between education and entertainment.

Armchair Attorney® Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Matthew Leffler, with 142 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Matthew Leffler hosts Armchair Attorney® Podcast, a business show with 142 episodes published.

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  Episode #143

  Loaded Questions

  Oct 2, 202651 min

  Chris Burroughs is President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) . He took the role in November 2024 after more than 13 years at the association, most recently as Vice President of Government Affairs. Before TIA he worked on Capitol Hill (House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and House Natural Resources Committee) and as Director of Government Affairs at the Twenty-First Century Group. What is TIA? The TIA is the trade association for the U.S. third-party logistics and transportation intermediary industry (freight brokers and related 3PLs), which it describes as a roughly $343 billion sector. It is the industry’s main voice with shippers, carriers, Congress, and agencies such as the FMCSA. Under Burroughs, priorities have included cargo theft and freight fraud, broker liability and nuclear verdicts, and a clearer national standard for carrier selection. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs . GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

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  Episode #142

  Moving Freight with EASE

  Sep 24, 202656 min

  In this episode, I sit down with Ken Adamo , Chief Strategy Officer at EASE Logistics , the Dublin, Ohio-based 3PL and 4PL known for its operator-first approach and proprietary AI platform AMMI. A two-time Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know with prior leadership roles as Chief of Analytics and General Manager of the shipper business at DAT Freight & Analytics and in pricing and decision science at FedEx, Ken brings a rare combination of market intelligence expertise and practical product-building experience. We explore what drew him from a major freight data company to a mid-sized brokerage, his mandate to advance AMMI Ship and the broader AMMI intelligence platform, and how EASE is using AI for pricing, visibility, and everyday workflow automation rather than chasing industry hype. The conversation moves from Ken’s career path and the realities of translating data into usable tools to the current freight market, contract versus spot pricing discipline, and why 2026 looks like a table-setting year for operators who stay focused on execution. He shares how EASE applies metric-driven technology—automated check calls, predictive dispatch ranking, and rapid quoting—to real operational bottlenecks, particularly in regional and automotive freight, and offers a grounded view of where AI actually creates decision advantage for shippers and carriers. Listeners come away with a clear picture of Ken’s strategy for turning EASE into a technology-enabled logistics company built on speed, visibility, and practical intelligence. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs . GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

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  Episode #141

  Reber Takes the Reins

  Sep 10, 202644 min

  In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Reber , newly named President of ARL Network , one of the largest intermodal drayage and third-party logistics companies in the U.S. We talk about his path from dispatcher to leading an agent-based, asset-backed transportation network; the recent leadership transition; how ARL combines people, partnerships, and technology to move freight nationwide; and what he sees coming next for the industry. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs . GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

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  Episode #140

  VMA 2026!

  Sep 4, 202647 min

  In this episode, I sit down with Will Fediw , Senior Vice President of the Virginia Maritime Association , as he prepares for VMA's International Trade Symposium . From his years as a Coast Guard officer to his work advocating for Virginia’s ports and supply-chain businesses, Will has a clear view of what it takes to bring shippers, carriers, ports, and logistics leaders into one room. We talk about why this year’s theme, “Anchored: Grounded in Strategy. Ready for What’s Next,” matters in a market still dealing with shifting trade policy, carrier dynamics, and pressure to balance cost, service, and resilience. VMA26 runs October 13–15, 2026, in Norfolk and remains the East Coast’s premier conference on shipping, ports, logistics, and trade. Will walks through what attendees can expect across two days of programming, the exhibit hall, and signature events including the Golf Open, VIP harbor cruise, Maritime Mixer, and 106th Annual Maritime Banquet. If you work in freight, ports, or international trade and want a practical preview of the conversations that will shape the fall, this is the briefing before the symposium. If you haven't registered yet, I urge you to do so now & use promo code "VMA26ARMCHAIR" at checkout to save some $$$. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs . GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

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  Episode #139

  Reasonable & Ordinary Carrier - We Rock Out with GenLogs ROC-1

  Aug 18, 202659 min

  Reasonable & Ordinary Care: A Broker’s Guide to Carrier Vetting You asked for it, so we're delivering! Join me for an exclusive webinar featuring Jeohn Salone Favors , GenLogs ’ In-House Counsel. In this session, we unpack the pivotal Montgomery decision and Justice Kavanaugh’s guidance that brokers “just have to hire carriers that actually have a reasonable policy” and “the broker is not going to have a problem if it’s asking the hard questions of the carrier.” Or as I like to describe it: Open the flood gates, but tell the water to flow slowly. Drawing on decades of shared experience, from CIA service through Harvard Law, corporate litigation, and Jeohn’s tenure as Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeohn will walk us through how these judicial expectations are reshaping broker liability and carrier selection. GenLogs has translated that guidance into the Reasonable & Ordinary Care standard: a rigorous, practical hard questionnaire that systematically evaluates whether a carrier maintains truly reasonable policies. Learn more about the standard right here . Whether you are a broker seeking to strengthen your risk posture, a carrier looking to demonstrate compliance, or an industry stakeholder interested in elevating safety and accountability, this webinar delivers actionable insight into the new baseline for reasonable care, and how GenLogs is making it accessible to everyone. This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics . Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs . GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

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