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New playlist … coming in hot 🔥🔥🔥

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gBQkXIbhn6LeHNE0xFu7N?si=nY60umnwQWC1Yf5ewOF4DA&pt=20c5fd209b0daf960b0786be35bbf450

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Change Your Location: Change Your Perspective (with Chief Marketing Officer, Roy Sexton)

In this warm, funny, and deeply insightful conversation, Roy opens up about how he’s learned to lead without losing himself, including:

- Why he no longer ties his self-worth to professional validation

- What helped him climb out of burnout

- How he approaches every CMO role with humility and curiosity

He shares the unexpected career path that led him into #legalmarketing (spoiler: it involves penny loafers, a theater degree, and a rocking chair), his take on building true connection through content, and the power of karaoke.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stageguide_legalmarketing-activity-7361394349785378816-wlYi/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAD7Jl0BnS7hQTJoJn7u6fOkacbh9lQhtG4

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Baby’s first keynote … “Beyond the Algorithm: The Human Side of Client Intelligence” with Inside Practice

Baby’s first keynote (sort of … at least one focused on such a substantive topic and not requiring costume changes, sequins, or showtunes). Thank you, Pamela Cone, ISSP-SA, Daniel Smallwood, Tim Hart, and Inside Practice. I hope you don’t live in regret of this decision. I truly am honored and looking forward to this dynamic program. November 5 in Chicago – see you there:…

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Baby’s first keynote (sort of ... at least one focused on such a substantive topic and not requiring costume changes, sequins, or showtunes). Thank you, Pamela Cone, ISSP-SA, Daniel Smallwood, Tim Hart, and Inside Practice. I hope you don’t live in regret of this decision. I truly am honored and looking forward to this dynamic program. November 5 in Chicago - see you there: https://www.insidelegalai.com/law-firm-client-intelligence

Me: “Beyond the Algorithm: The Human Side of Client Intelligence ... Exploring how law firms can balance technology with the human factors that drive success; from fostering cultural change and building strong teams to setting shared values and cultivating critical thinking. Learn how accurate data, strong relationships, and people-centered strategies can amplify the value of AI-powered client intelligence.”

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Thrilled to see Vedder Price ranking #35 in the US on DSMN8 - The Employee Advocacy Platform index of “Most Active Law & Legal Professionals on Social.” Down one spot but still punching well above our weight. And we jumped six spots in the global ranking to #115 of most engaged employees! This is a testament to the excellent content created by our attorneys and distributed by our marketing team and to the sense of community engendered throughout that work.

Learn more about the index here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dsmn8_employeeadvocacy-digitalmarketing-employeeengagement-activity-7358808277343719424-pzjw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAD7Jl0BnS7hQTJoJn7u6fOkacbh9lQhtG4i

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Sunset ride … #august #summer #scooter #yavin

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Vedder Price is proud to share our Pro Bono Year in Review, which highlights the firm’s commitment to providing free legal services to underserved communities throughout the year: https://www.vedderprice.com/-/media/files/about-us/pro-bono-report_2024.pdf

The report covers a wide variety of legal services led by our attorneys, from providing aid to farmworkers subject to human smuggling and labor trafficking, to the representation of journalists seeking asylum, and more. The firm is committed to creating meaningful change through our pro bono initiatives.

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LMA Midwest - Chicago: The Hidden Growth Killer: From Content Mayhem to Marketing Momentum with Astute Review’s James Hirchak, Consultant and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer Sarah McHugh on Wednesday, August 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT

Join us for The Hidden Growth Killer: From Content Mayhem to Marketing Momentum, where we’ll explore how legal marketing teams are overcoming fragmented workflows and content chaos. Attendees can expect a dynamic panel discussion featuring real-world strategies, smart automation tools, and centralized content solutions that help firms reduce risk, improve efficiency, and focus more on…

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Join the LMA Midwest Region, Astute Review’s James Hirchak, Consultant and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer Sarah McHugh, and yours truly on Wednesday, August 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT for The Hidden Growth Killer: From Content Mayhem to Marketing Momentum, where we’ll explore how legal marketing teams are overcoming fragmented workflows and content chaos. Attendees can expect a dynamic panel discussion featuring real-world strategies, smart automation tools, and centralized content solutions that help firms reduce risk, improve efficiency, and focus more on strategy.

Key Highlights:

The true cost of disorganized content on employee efficiency and sales cycles

How brand compliance tools reduce risk and reclaim your team’s time

Real stories from firms modernizing their marketing materials and proposal processes

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to streamline your content workflows and boost your marketing momentum. Special thanks to sponsor, Astute Review, for their generous support of this event. And thank you to Baker McKenzie for hosting. Register now: https://www.legalmarketing.org/Event-Details/chicago-the-hidden-growth-killer-from-content-mayhem-to-marketing-momentum?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8kxW57O-ki55PvSxydHY_j4EK5GTlYLuXhrEBdC9XMkcRlrCDKNe7nKIpWqFl2PUn582q4QdM_5pnz9rzj9_Qavc5iYA&_hsmi=374762190&utm_content=374762190&utm_source=hs_email

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The other day, Andrew Katznelson shared a lovely, heartfelt postcard he received from stage’s fab Megan K. Senese and Jennifer Ramsey. In my obsessive-compulsive, arguably competitive, always appreciative way, I now feel the urge to share mine as well.

Folks, this is excellent marketing. Pure and simple. Coming from a gracious and authentic place, connecting hearts and minds, and creating a memorable moment, without breaking the bank or needing extraneous bells and whistles.

Why does it work? Because it’s genuine, it’s not outsourced, and there is no faceless intermediary between the messenger and recipient. This duo practices what they preach. They know their stuff. Full stop.

“So shines a good deed in a weary world.” - Willy Wonka (after William Shakespeare)

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Oh, dear Julie Booksh and Roop Raj and darling Doris, what a smile this surprise put on my face today! (And it was a tough but ultimately inspiring and affirming day to boot!) Everyone needs a little Christmas in August!

And as a #toy collector AND gatherer of the (rare) items that bear my (rare) first name, this hits ALLLLLL the marks! Love you and miss you!

(Thanks also to our fab former neighbors and forever friends Roxane Raffin Chan and Kevin Chan who equally surprised us with a sweet taste of #AnnArbor - Zingerman's Delicatessen scones - which didn’t quite make it long enough to be properly photographed! 🥹🤭😋)

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Thank you, Lee Ashby Rogers … you and Andrea Christman SLAYED today. As a colleague and friend and as someone who personally benefits from voices like yours … voices who advocate and fight, care and champion … thank you, thank you, thank you! Legal Marketing Association - LMA International

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#purejoy #dogs #hudson #henryj #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram

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“To be understood as to understand.” Simone Mola, 1928-2025

Simone Mola, age 96, of Saline, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. Simone was born in Mola di Bari, Italy. Simone shared 68 years of marriage with his wife Luci (née Anichini). He was the proud father of Lori (Terry) Compagner and John (Roy Sexton) Mola, and a cherished grandfather (“Nonno”) to Gabby (Avery) Confer and Andrew (Fan Meng – fiancée) Rundall. He was also a dear…

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Simone Mola, age 96, of Saline, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. Simone was born in Mola di Bari, Italy.

Simone shared 68 years of marriage with his wife Luci (née Anichini). He was the proud father of Lori (Terry) Compagner and John (Roy Sexton) Mola, and a cherished grandfather (“Nonno”) to Gabby (Avery) Confer and Andrew (Fan Meng – fiancée) Rundall. He was also a dear brother of six.

Simone immigrated to the United States from Italy in the late 1940s, first settling in Chicago. He worked his way through college at the Illinois Institute of Technology, supporting himself through jobs in construction and the applied trades. After earning his undergraduate degree, he met and married Luci Anichini, and together they began a new chapter in Michigan.

Simone went on to build a distinguished career in the auto industry, with early roles at Studebaker Packard and Buick. The couple eventually settled in the Flint/Grand Blanc area, where Simone pursued graduate and doctoral studies in engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

After his tenure at Buick, Simone transitioned into academia, accepting a faculty position at General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) where he served as a full professor for nearly 30 years. His work in automotive suspension design was published in multiple textbooks and remains foundational in the field to this day. Simone guided generations of engineering students many of whom went on to lead and innovate in the automotive industry.

Simone and Luci raised two accomplished children, Lori and John, who followed in their father’s footsteps. Like Simone, both graduated from the University of Michigan and became automotive engineers. Go Blue!

Simone was an avid gardener, wine maker, cat lover, and Andrea Bocelli fan. He was intelligent, introspective, and analytical in nature. This was offset by Luci’s passion for the arts, for creating beautiful spaces as a successful interior designer, and for connecting through conversation with everyone she meets.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Holy Name Cedar Lake Catholic Church, 11000 W. 133rd, Cedar Lake, IN. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. CST, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. CST. Interment will take place at Holy Name Cemetery, directly behind the church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Simone’s name to Adopt A Pet of Fenton, Michigan: https://www.adoptapetfenton.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel and Crematory- Cedar Lake, IN. 219-374-9300

https://elmwoodchapel.com/visit-info/obituary.php?id=6303

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Thanks, Kim Carter Johnson and Wabash College - appreciate the shout outs to INvolve People and Vedder Price in the latest alumni magazine 🥹

#wabashcollege #lgbtq