Third Fridays

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103

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May 2026

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"Third Fridays" is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.

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May 15, 202637 min

Episode 103: 2026 Mock Trial: A Champion's Primer on How to Win

Lois Law Firm changed its Mock Trial format this year to run a year-long program involving all Practice Group members as part of a firm-wide Training initiative. Instead of one 5-month competition, the year is broken up into three 3-month "seasons." Champions of Season 1, Attorney Steve McLinden and Paralegal Avery Dover, join host Christian Sison to recap their experiences and provide advice on how to do well in Season 2. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guests: Avery Dover and Steve McLinden.

April 17, 202649 min

Episode 102: Who’s the April Fool?

The law is a funny place that creates rules and decisions that do not always make sense. To navigate a tricky world, host Christian Sison welcomes Alexa Cintron to the podcast. The two attorneys create 3 premises that could be real or simply an April Fool’s joke. Have a listen and see if you can get all 6 correct! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guest: Alexa Cintron.

February 20, 202639 min

Episode 101: The Compensation Board Fights Due Process, Again

This month, Christian Sison welcomes Noah Pollack and Tomer Lehr to discuss the Board's proposed regulation change that affects the employer's right to cross-examine opposition experts. The three attorneys share the reasons why the current regulation protects the integrity of employment and offer better solutions aimed at fixing the reports of crooked doctors that are the true reason for "unnecessary" depositions. Listen in on why all stakeholders should be petitioning for the change to be rejected! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guests: Noah Pollack and Tomer Lehr.

January 16, 202659 min

Episode 100: Third Fridays Turns 100!

Third Fridays turns 100! Episodes, that is. Christian Sison looks back to December of 2016, when the first episode of the podcast aired. To help him move through almost 10 years of progress, he welcomes Meisha Powell, Olivia Barna, Scott Grossman, Kristine Rosales, and Dan Gillis to the show. The 5 guests talk about where their careers were when Episode 1 aired, as well as what has made them so successful at Lois Law Firm. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guests: Daniel Gillis, Kristine Rosales, Meisha Powell, Olivia Barna, and Scott A. Grossman.

December 19, 202552 min

Episode 99: 2025, Wrapped

How did 2025 end for first-year LOIS Attorneys Elizabeth Pappas, Kathleen Dilts, and Yasir Miah? Christian Sison welcomes them to the final podcast episode of the calendar to look back on their successful accomplishments. Listen to their perspectives, ranging from a Day 1 employee to a Lois teammate ready for the challenges of 2026. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guests: Elizabeth Pappas, Kathleen T. Dilts, and Yasir Miah.

November 21, 202546 min

Episode 98: Gratitude Month at Lois Law Firm

November is always a time to be grateful, whatever we do, wherever we are. One of the amazing parts of every Lois Day is the inter-office posting of “Impact” or “Gratitude” Statements. This month, Christian Sison welcomes fellow Partner Joseph Melchionne, Mr. Impact Statement himself, to discuss their favorite office Statements of the last few weeks. Hear directly from the two attorneys about the great work by Elizabeth Pappas, Karen Olarte, Emma Halpin, Natalie Caron, and Elias Aydin! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guest: Joseph Melchionne.

October 17, 202545 min

Episode 97: Overcoming the Scaries

It’s Halloween month, which is always a fun time at Lois Law Firm. The office is decorated, we enjoy some time in some funny costumes, and we realize that the year is almost over! To celebrate, Christian Sison welcomes fellow Lois Partner Tashia Rasul back to the podcast to discuss some of their early fears starting out as attorneys. Listen in for a discussion on how they overcame some early hurdles to build successful careers. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guest: Tashia Rasul.

September 19, 202539 min

Episode 96: Happy 10th Anniversary, Lois Law Firm!

Host Christian Sison welcomes Managing Partner and Co-Founder Greg Lois to the podcast for his yearly State of the Firm-style episode. The two of them go back in time to September 15, 2015, the firm's first day in business, with stories that lead up to its 10th birthday this month. It's the must-listen of the year! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guest: Greg Lois.

August 15, 20251 hr 12 min

Episode 95: The 2025 Mock Trial Finals!

The month of August is always special at Lois Law Firm. We're one month away from celebrating another anniversary for the firm, and the road to that celebration begins with the conclusion of another Mock Trial Season, chaired by host Christian Sison. This year, hear from Paralegal Litigator Finalists James Milone, Beila Berger, and Elizabeth David in a game of trivia. Then, listen in on a fact pattern involving Risk Transfer between Attorney Litigator Finalists Natalia Verde, Elizabeth Pappas, and Jacob Gilbert pitching an action plan to Christian. Finally, hear from Mentor Finalists Dan Gillis, Alexa Cintron, and Kristine Rosales propose ideas for Christian to implement for next year's program. What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guests: Alexa Cintron, Beila Berger, Daniel Gillis, Elizabeth David, Elizabeth Pappas, Jacob Gilbert, James Milone, Kristine Rosales, and Natalia Verde.

July 18, 20251 hr 0 min

Episode 94: Applause for the Compensation Board?

Christian Sison is amazed by the 19-page letter written by the New York Workers' Compensation Board, denying authorization to a medical provider due to egregious past misconduct. He is joined by fellow Partners, Addison O'Donnell and Meisha Powell, both of whom bring some interesting parallels to the RICO fraud cases brought in civil cases by Tradesman / Roosevelt Road. Applause is due to the Board for exposing truth; have a listen! What is “Third Fridays”? "Third Fridays" podcast is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois Law Firm featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.Special Guests: Addison O’Donnell and Meisha Powell.