This episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae with host Daniel K. Wiig features Chad Peace, election law attorney and legal strategist, on the role of independent voters within the current electoral framework.

As Independent voters represent a growing share of the electorate, the conversation examines what motivates and inspires them, and ultimately shapes their participation. Chad addresses whether shifts in voting behavior reflect ideology or gaps in representation within a two party system.

Drawing on his work with the Independent Voter Project, the discussion highlights ongoing efforts to expand access and reconsider how elections engage a changing electorate.

A focused look at the intersection of election law, voter behavior, and institutional design, and why independent voters remain central to that analysis.

More on our guest Chad Peace, Legal Strategist, Independent Voter Project & Partner, Peace & Shea LLP.

In this special episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae we explore the unique role of the New York Commercial Division as a leading forum for complex business disputes. Through a panel discussion with distinguished attorneys: Jonathan B. Fellows, Bond, Schoenneck & King; Elizabeth M. Sacksteder, Of Counsel at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; and Richard P. Swanson, NYCLA President and Fmr. Chief Legal Officer at York Capital Management; sit down with host Daniel K. Wiig to examine the court's specialized structure, experienced judiciary, and commitment to efficient, predictable outcomes in high-stakes commercial matters.

The panel highlights key advantages, including tailored procedural rules, active case management, and deep subject-matter expertise in areas such as corporate governance, financial instruments, and cross-border transactions. The discussion also addresses how the Division maintains its global relevance, handling sophisticated disputes involving international parties while reinforcing New York's position as a central hub for commercial litigation.

Overall, the episode offers insight into why the Commercial Division continues to serve as a preferred venue for resolving complex business disputes and how it adapts to the evolving demands of modern commerce.

In this episode of NYCLA Amicus Curiae, whost Daniel K. Wiig sits down with journalist and author James Rosen to discuss his book Scalia: Supreme Court Years, 1986 to 2001. Rosen takes us inside the remarkable career of Antonin Scalia during his first fifteen years on the Supreme Court, exploring his judicial philosophy, memorable opinions, and the personal qualities that made him one of the Court's most influential figures.

Listeners will gain insight into Scalia as both a jurist and a person, and learn how his approach to the law shaped the Court and American legal thought. This conversation is essential listening for anyone interested in the Supreme Court, legal history, or the life of one of its most compelling justices.