Corporate Law Lab

This podcast is hosted by Neil Taylor, the Director of the Corporate Law Center, who brings decades of international corporate law expertise. Having connected with corporate lawyers from various countries, Neil shares their stories and experiences on this podcast. Tune in to hear from professionals around the globe and gain insights into what it’s like to be a lawyer in the corporate world.

Corporate Law Lab is a business podcast hosted by Cincy Lawcast, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Cincy Lawcast hosts Corporate Law Lab, a business show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  AI, E-Discovery and the Future of Legal Work with Bob Roberts

  Oct 1, 202642 minS2

  What happens when lawyers use AI to sort through vast amounts of evidence—and where does human judgment still matter? On this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor talks with UC Klekamp Law alumnus Bob Roberts, president and COO of Bright Line Counsel. Bob shares how he moved from litigation into legal services and explains how e-discovery and AI are changing the way law firms and companies handle investigations and lawsuits. They also discuss the limits of AI, opportunities for firms of different sizes, and why law students should learn to use these tools without giving up the critical thinking that makes them valuable.

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  Episode #23

  Becoming a Lawyer Cultivating Your Professional Identity

  Sep 17, 202650 minS2

  What does it truly mean to become a lawyer? Listen to an insightful conversation between Director of the Corporate Law Center and Externships Neil Taylor and Dean Emeritus Louis Bilionis as they explore professional identity and how law students can intentionally cultivate their own. Drawing on their varied legal careers, Taylor and Bilionis discuss finding the right professional fit, navigating unfamiliar situations, developing essential skills, balancing personal and professional values, and learning from the unexpected directions a legal career can take. Created with students in mind, this episode offers practical guidance for reflecting on externships and other professional experiences, identifying what feels meaningful, and taking ownership of the journey toward becoming a lawyer.

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  Episode #22

  Mastering the Unknown: Cross-Border Transactions with Kai Bitter

  Aug 20, 20261h 11mS2

  What does it take to guide an international company through the complexities of doing business in the United States? In this episode of Corporate Law Lab, host Neil Taylor is joined by Corporate Law Fellow Greta Propp and FBT Gibbons partner Kai Bitter for a wide-ranging conversation about international law, cross-border transactions and the changing legal profession. Bitter shares his path from legal education and practice in Germany to building an international practice in Cincinnati. He discusses the differences between European and American dealmaking, the challenges of helping foreign companies navigate the U.S. legal system and the growing demand for cross-border legal expertise in the Midwest. The conversation also explores high-pressure transactions, career advice for aspiring international lawyers and the role of artificial intelligence in legal work. As Bitter explains, succeeding in an international practice requires lawyers to become comfortable with uncertainty and learn how to “master their ignorance.”

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  Episode #21

  Building a Legal Career That Fits: Networking, In-House Counsel & Starting a Law Firm with Nick Kowalski

  Aug 6, 20261h 23mS2

  In this episode of Corporate Law Lab , host Neil Taylor is joined by attorney Nick Kowalski for a candid conversation about building a legal career through uncertainty, reinvention and relationship-building. Nick reflects on his path from international studies and law school at the University of Cincinnati to working in litigation, serving as in-house counsel and ultimately founding Kowalski Law, a firm focused on fractional general counsel services for businesses. The discussion explores networking, imposter syndrome, the realities of the legal job market during the Great Recession, working with startups and small businesses, and how lawyers can find career paths that genuinely fit their strengths and goals. Whether you are a law student, young attorney or experienced professional considering your next move, this episode offers thoughtful insights into navigating the legal profession and building a meaningful career.

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  Episode #19

  Women, Power, and the Confidence to Lead with Dr. Jane Sojka

  Jul 16, 20261 hourS2

  Dr. Jane Sojka, distinguished teaching professor of marketing and professional selling at the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business, joins host Neil Taylor on Corporate Law Lab to discuss her book, Women in Power: How Confidence and Resilience Shape Women’s Success . Alongside Corporate Law Fellows Olivia Wagoner and Abby Vitali, Jane explores the self-limiting behaviors that can hold professionals back, including perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-apologizing, busyness, and fear of failure. The conversation also examines how confidence and resilience can be developed, why professionals should become comfortable asking for what they want, and how cooperation and shared success can create stronger workplaces. Whether you are entering the legal profession, building a career in business, or learning to recognize your own power, this conversation offers practical strategies for leading with confidence while remaining authentic, compassionate, and connected to others.

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