Bad News, Good Lawyers

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Welcome to our Bad News, Good Lawyers podcast series, where we discuss the very latest news at the intersection of law and politics.

Hosted by Tom Firestone, head of our Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, each episode provides a unique perspective on the legal and political developments of interest to businesses across the globe.

Follow how the latest geopolitical developments, sanctions and economic policy, and domestic and international regulatory shifts are impacting global businesses. Join us for insightful discussions with industry experts from around the world highlighting how good lawyers are developing creative solutions to the toughest problems.

Available episodes

Investigating organized crime – former DEA agent Rob Zachariasiewicz on Venezuela

In this opening episode of our Bad News, Good Lawyers podcast series, partner Tom Firestone, from our Government Investigations & White Collar Practice, speaks to Rob Zachariasiewicz (Zach) of Elicius Intelligence. Zach spent 22 years with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), primarily with the Special Operations Division (SOD), where he developed and managed some of the DEA’s most significant and high-profile cases, including many related to Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela.

Join us for a fascinating discussion, where Zach, who is also a lawyer, shares his unique perspectives on the Maduro case.

Listen to the full episode here.