Mark Smolik's guest appearances

Mark Smolik

The Law Firm Leadership Podcast

"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy Podcast

Daniel Rodriguez

Norm Champ

Bobby Kennedy

Jimmy Hoffa

Carl Icahn

James Fisher

John Tyler

Nixon Peabody

Nancy Lieberman

Jordan Furlong

Steve Harper

Perkins Coie

Chris Lewis

Bill Henderson

Edward Jones

OwlTail

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Mark Smolik, General Counsel, Board member, DHL Supply Chain Americas. We delve into Mark's unique background, starting as a construction worker and eventually becoming a successful lawyer and board member. We also discuss the impact of data proliferation on Mark's role, the significance of accurate data, and the evolving data collection and retention methods. The discussion also touches on the delicate balance between having federated data and retaining control over it. ChatGPT and generative AI are also explored, focusing on how AI can aid in information organization as long as it is properly used and understood and how humans must retain control. The conversation concludes with Mark sharing his concerns regarding privacy and his vision for a more secure future for Data Privacy.Support the show

Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva” talks to Mark Smolik, General Counsel, Board member, DHL Supply Chain Americas. We delve into Mark's unique background, starting as a construction worker and eventually becoming a successful lawyer and board member. We also discuss the impact of data proliferation on Mark's role, the significance of accurate data, and the evolving data collection and retention methods. The discussion also touches on the delicate balance between having federated data and retaining control over it. ChatGPT and generative AI are also explored, focusing on how AI can aid in information organization as long as it is properly used and understood and how humans must retain control. The conversation concludes with Mark sharing his concerns regarding privacy and his vision for a more secure future for Data Privacy. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=REGNEQPG4USC8" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Data Diva E123 - Mark Smolik and Debbie Reynolds

We discussed the following topics:  Global perspective vs. In-House perspective Transition from a sellers to a buyers market Better discussions about services and value delivered Getting 9 independent firms to work together The shirking supply of lawyers Importance of law firms utilizing technology His family and marriage Woodworking Recommended books Advice to his younger attorney self    _______ Give Feedback Please share your feedback for the show, who I should interview, and the topics that interest you right now.   _________ Links referred to in this episode:  Mark Smolik’s LinkedIn Profile  Maximizing Success &amp; Embracing Change Article (Mentions 7 KPIs for rating law firms) Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results by Suzanne Bates All the Leader You Can Be: The Science of Achieving Extraordinary Executive Presence by Suzanne Bates  John Grisham’s Amazon Author Page 

We discussed the following topics: <ul> <li>Global perspective vs. In-House perspective</li> <li>Transition from a sellers to a buyers market</li> <li>Better discussions about services and value delivered</li> <li>Getting 9 independent firms to work together</li> <li>The shirking supply of lawyers</li> <li>Importance of law firms utilizing technology</li> <li>His family and marriage</li> <li>Woodworking</li> <li>Recommended books</li> <li>Advice to his younger attorney self </li> </ul> _______ <a href="%20http:/ow.ly/Dg6a30qwWpq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give Feedback</a> Please share your feedback for the show, who I should interview, and the topics that interest you right now.  _________ Links referred to in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksmolik/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Smolik’s LinkedIn Profile</a></li> <li><a href="https://insights.ethisphere.com/wp-content/uploads/dhl-embracing-change.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Maximizing Success &amp; Embracing Change Article</a> (Mentions 7 KPIs for rating law firms)</li> <li><a href="http://a.co/2yhYDOk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results by Suzanne Bates</a></li> <li><a href="http://a.co/6P9m15J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Leader You Can Be: The Science of Achieving Extraordinary Executive Presence by Suzanne Bates</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/John-Grisham/e/B000AQ40M8/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1516045123&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> John Grisham’s Amazon Author Page</a></li> </ul>

Ep: 17 Mark Smolik | General Counsel of DHL Supply Chain Americas | The Buyers Market | Finding Value in a MDL Class Action | Importance of Networking | Reading List | Wood Working