MCLE ThisWeek Podcast

In this episode of MCLE This Week, host Bruce Richard is joined by Mandy Petrillo, Assistant General Counsel, and Cameron Hammel, Senior Counsel at Fenway Sports Group. In celebration of baseball season, they share candid insights into building a legal career in professional sports. From unconventional career paths and strategic networking to the realities of in-house practice at a major sports organization. They demystify what sports lawyers actually do day-to-day, emphasizing that the role is far less about player contracts and far more about commercial agreements, intellectual property, and business operations. The conversation also explores the importance of adaptability, business-minded lawyering, and the evolving landscape of women in sports law.

In this episode of MCLE This Week, host Bruce Richard is joined by Mike Sams, Litigation Practice Area Co-Leader at Bowditch & Dewey, Chair of MCLE’s Making Objections Workshop, and member of MCLE’s Board of Trustees. Mike shares insights from his firm’s recent transition to Bowditch & Dewey, offering candid advice on law firm mergers, stability, and choosing the right professional “fit.” The conversation then shifts to trial advocacy and the art of courtroom objections — including why knowing when not to object can be just as important as knowing how. Finally, Mike reflects on experiential learning, professional development, and the lasting value of involvement in continuing legal education.

In this episode of MCLE This Week, host Bruce Richard is joined by Boston based personal injury attorney Chris Earley for a practical, candid discussion on client experience as a growth strategy. Drawing on two decades of practice and lessons learned the hard way, Chris explains how intentional communication, empathy, and systems-driven service can transform every client interaction into a referral, a reputation builder, and a healthier law practice overall.

In this episode of MCLE This Week, host Bruce Richard speaks with Robin Nice, immigration attorney and partner at McHaffey & Nice in Boston, for a candid conversation about how U.S. immigration enforcement really works, and what every lawyer should understand about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). From the realities of detention and deportation to due process violations and shifting enforcement priorities, Robin offers an unfiltered, urgent look at how policy meets practice at the border and in the courtroom.

In this episode of MCLE This Week, host Bruce Richard sits down with family law attorney Tyler Summers, founder of Summers Family Law, to explore how lawyers can leverage social media to build their practices, establish credibility, and connect authentically with potential clients. With over 50,000 Instagram followers (@bostonfamilylawyer), Tyler shares candid insights on what works — and what doesn’t — when lawyers step into the world of online content creation. From viral moments to ethical pitfalls, Tyler opens up about his journey from hesitant experimenter to confident legal influencer.