This episode, hosts Tina and Tushar sit down with Cristina Paredes, Executive Director of SC Nexus, South Carolina’s federally designated TechHub for advanced, resilient energy. Cristina shares how SC Nexus is transforming...more
In this episode, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome Maynard Nexsen Government Investigations and White Collar Defense attorney Michael Parente to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, trade secrets, and corporate...more
This week, hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by their Maynard Nexsen colleague Fay Edwards to break down three major Supreme Court rulings from 2025 that are reshaping the legal landscape for employers. From the limits on...more
In this episode, Tina and Fay welcome back Maynard Nexsen attorney David Dubberly to walk through how employers should respond when a workplace fatality occurs. David shares what industries are most impacted, what triggers an...more
This week, Tina and Fay welcome Gary Moore, Assistant Dean for Academic Technology and Executive Director of TechInLaw at the University of South Carolina School of Law. Gary shares insights on how artificial intelligence,...more
9/25/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Data Privacy ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
This episode, hosts Tina and Fay welcome back Joan Moore and Mim Munzel of Arbor Consulting Group to unpack the Department of Justice’s latest memo on “illegal DEI” and its implications for employers. From preferential...more
Hosts Tina and Jennie welcome their colleague Bryan Baysinger, head of Maynard Nexsen’s Intellectual Property practice group, to discuss how employers can protect their IP in the modern workplace. From remote work and...more
In this episode, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome back David Garrett, who leads Maynard Nexsen’s Immigration and Global Mobility practice. David breaks down the latest developments in immigration law affecting employers,...more
In this episode, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome back Joan and Mim of Arbor Consulting Group to unpack critical updates affecting federal contractors and subcontractors. From changes to the OFCCP’s Federal Contractor Portal to...more
In this episode of Project Catalyst, hosts Tina and Tom welcome Leigh Davis, Senior Vice President of Customer Solutions and Business Development at Alabama Power Company. Leigh shares how the utility company is playing a...more
Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Faye welcome Rhiannon Poore, Founder and CEO of Forge Search, to explore how companies can rethink their recruiting strategies in today’s competitive labor...more
7/9/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Best Practices ,
Employee Retention ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Job Applicants ,
Professional Services Companies ,
Recruitment Incentives ,
Recruitment Policies
For our 50th episode, Tina and Keely welcome Connor Shaw, former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback and current Wellbeing & Benefits Consultant at Gallagher. Drawing from his experience as a leader in the locker room during...more
In this episode, hosts Tina Emerson and Tom Brinkley sit down with John Driscoll, Director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority, to explore the Port’s pivotal role in driving economic growth across the state. From competing...more
Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Keely chat with Silvia King, Chief Human Resources Officer at Southern First Bank. Silvia shares how the bank’s people-first culture has propelled its rapid...more
Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, Tina and Keely sit down with Chingwei Shieh, Executive Leader of Automation & Data Science at GE Power. Chingwei, who kicked off the conference with his keynote on “Harnessing...more
Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Fay welcome seasoned human resources expert Robyn Knox, the Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of The HR Business Connect. Robyn shares how her background...more
Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Keely sit down with GSHRM leaders Tyler Clark and Brittany Goforth to explore the key conversations and trends shaping the human resources industry. From the use...more
Hosts Tina Emerson, Chris Kouri, and David Spratley welcome North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley to the podcast. Recently appointed by Governor Josh Stein, Secretary Lilley shares how his rural North Carolina roots...more
A lot has changed inside federal agencies since President Trump took office earlier this year. Joining hosts Tina and Christy to discuss these personnel shifts is Maynard Nexsen attorney David Dubberly, who shares insights on...more
This week, hosts Tina and Bridget sit down with Kim Hewitt and Antwan Lofton of Duke University for a conversation on HR investigations. They share their approach to handling complaints and conducting investigations, and...more
This week, Tina and Cherie welcome their colleague Mitchell Greggs for an insightful discussion on restrictive covenants. Mitchell breaks down the evolving regulatory changes in 2024, including the Federal Trade Commission’s...more
Hosts Tina and Jennie are joined by their colleague, Maynard Nexsen labor & employment attorney Bridget Blinn-Spears, to discuss key employment and labor law issues for construction businesses. With construction sites being...more
Tina and Jennie welcome back some of our favorite friends of the podcast, Joan Moore and Mim Munzel, to discuss changes for federal contractors under the Trump Administration. We dive into fast-moving developments, including...more
Terminations and layoffs happen across all industries, regardless of economic conditions, making preparation essential for employers. Maynard Nexsen’s Jennifer Wheeler joins hosts Tina and Warren to discuss best practices for...more
This week, Tina and Warren are joined by their colleague, John Holmes, a labor and employment attorney with extensive experience in MSHA and OSHA matters. In this episode, John shares his insights into the most common types...more