# After the Headlines: Lawsuits in the Wake of Disaster

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Podcast: [I Am The Law](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-am-the-law-172861)
Published: 2026-06-03T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.lawhub.org/podcasts/i-am-the-law
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.Richard Hy is a lawyer who represents people harmed in large-scale incidents, from mass shootings to defective products to public health crises. In this episode, he explains the strategic differences between mass torts and class actions, and uses his work on the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting litigation to highlight how plaintiffs' lawyers think through which court, who to sue, and how to coordinate across dozens of law firms. Richard discusses the economics of contingency-fee practice, how AI is changing document-heavy work, and the secondary trauma that comes with intake after a mass-casualty event. He also reflects on how moving from insurance defense into plaintiff-side work early in his career shaped the way he approaches litigation today, giving him a clearer read on what the other side is likely to do. Richard is a graduate of Gonzaga School of Law. This episode is hosted by Kyle McEntee. Mentioned in this episode: Access LawHub today! Learn more about Haynes Boone LLP Learn more about Juno and private student loans Learn more about Juno and private student loans

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