NYCLA Amicus Curiae

About NYCLA Amicus Curiae

The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) launched a new podcast series called NYCLA Amicus Curiae. Each month, NYCLA Amicus Curiae's host, Daniel K. Wiig, will host leaders of the bench, bar and legal community for casual and useful conversations to provide listeners a candid view of the innerworkings of the legal profession and those who undertake its charge.

Publisher

New York County Lawyers Association

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Apr 2021

Latest episode

11 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

34 of 101 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Discussing the Epstein Files

   Host Daniel K. Wiig interviews criminal defense attorney Vinoo Varghese about the Jeffrey Epstein files, public debate, and prosecutorial discretion in high-profile cases.

2. 

   23 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   We the People on the Pillars of American Democracy

   Host Daniel K. Wiig interviews Richard Gabriel, President of Decision Analysis Inc., about his research on citizens' perceptions of American democracy's foundational pillars and the Rule of Law Project.

3. 

   31 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Who Decides When America Goes to War? A Conversation with Professor John Q. Barrett

   Host Daniel K. Wigg interviews Professor John Q. Barrett about the constitutional division of war powers between Congress and the President, offering insights into historical context and modern relevance.

Inside a recent episode

Discussing the Epstein Files

Published 11 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The most documented financial relationship involved Leslie Wexner, the founder of L Brands and Victoria's Secrets, who had granted Epstein extensive authority over finances and property. And then later, Leon Black acknowledged paying Epstein somewhere around $150 million for tax and estate planning advice. Wall Street Journal did a series of articles on the Leon Black image. So that shows his somewhat bona fide businesses, I guess, although there may be a question of where he gained all this experience if he didn't finish college or if he didn't study finance, but be that as it may. Tells you college isn't necessary. […]

Who has been a guest on NYCLA Amicus Curiae

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Vinoo Varghese
• Richard Gabriel
• John Q Barrett
• Cyrus R Vance Jr
• Chad Peace

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

30

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