June 2, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 34: Cross-Border Litigation and the Rule of Law – China, Commerce, and Legal Bridges with Jerry Fang
Jonathan Bench speaks with Jerry Fang, partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm, former Chinese judge, and U.S.- and China-qualified attorney,...
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May 19, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 33: Religion, High-Trust Leadership, and Social Connection – Business, Belief, and Building Meaningful Relationships with Hank Smith
Jonathan Bench speaks with BYU professor, speaker, and FollowHIM podcast host Hank Smith about high-trust organizations, the role of religion...
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May 12, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 32: Balancing Growth and Values: Economic Policy, Social Capital, and the Future of Utah with Natalie Gochnour
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and associate dean...
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May 5, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 31: Disputes, Deals, and Doing Business in the UAE with Hana Al Khatib
In this episode of Lawbalization, Jonathan Bench sits down with Hana Al Khatib, Partner at Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel...
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April 29, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 6: Life with a Lawyer – Balance, Sacrifice, and Support at Home
In this special episode of It’s Not All Billable, Jonathan and Kato invite their spouses, Mary Ann and Jean-Paul, to...
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April 28, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 30: Navigating FDA Regulation in Life Sciences: Compliance, Enforcement, and Product Strategy with Seth Olson
Jonathan Bench speaks with Seth Olson, an FDA regulatory attorney at Kirton McConkie, about navigating the complex and often misunderstood...
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April 15, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 5: Mentorship and Networking – Finding Guidance and Becoming It
In this Episode, hosts Jonathan Bench and Kato Aerts explore the value of mentorship and the role networking plays in...
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April 14, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 29: Commercial Litigation and Social Cohesion – Conflict, Compromise, and the Case for Unity with Rod Andreason
Jonathan Bench sits down with Rod Andreason, seasoned commercial litigator and author of Unite or Fall, to explore what years in...
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April 7, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 28: Global Offshoring and Workforce Strategy with David Liddicoat
In this episode, Jonathan speaks with David Liddicoat, founder of Ascend Global Consultants, about building and scaling global teams through...
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March 31, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 27: AI, Exoskeletons, and the Future of Human Work with Arnaud Daurat
In this episode, Jonathan speaks with Arnaud Daurat, founder of Exxovantage and Astelia Robotics, about how AI, exoskeletons, and humanoid...
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March 25, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 4: Business Development – Trust, Visibility, and Finding Your Style
In this episode of It’s Not All Billable, hosts Jonathan Bench and Kato Aerts dive into the often-misunderstood world of...
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March 24, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 26: Entertainment Law, Business Contracts, and Judgment Collection with Matthew Pruitt
In this episode of Lawbalization, Jonathan Bench speaks with Matthew (Matt) Pruitt, a corporate attorney at Kirton McConkie with a...
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March 17, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 25: Fixing Cross-Border Payments in Emerging Markets: Liquidity, Compliance, and Fintech Infrastructure with Akinsola Jegede
Jonathan Bench speaks with Akinsola Jegede, founder and CEO of VitalSwap, about building cross-border payment infrastructure for emerging markets and...
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March 11, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 3: Jonathan’s Origin Story – Big Family, Big World, and a Career Across Borders
Hosts Jonathan Bench and Kato Aerts continue their origin-story series with an episode focused on Jonathan’s path into law. Kato...
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March 10, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 24: Cross-Border M&A and Cultural Strategy – Regulation, Negotiation, and Deal Execution with Friederike Henke
In this episode, Jonathan speaks with Friederike Henke, a corporate M&A partner at Buren in Amsterdam, about the realities of...
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March 3, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 23: Navigating Global Tax Complexity and Cross-Border Strategy with Michael Criddle
Jonathan Bench sits down with Michael “Mike” Criddle, CPA and leader in Eide Bailly’s International Tax Services Group, to unpack...
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February 24, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 22: Balancing Innovation and Oversight in the Age of AI with Medlir Mema
In this episode, Jonathan Bench speaks with Medlir Mema, director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute and professor of...
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