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Ladies in LawThe Debt Fairy & Her Journey Part TwoHey legal besties! Karine Karadjian (aka the debt fairy) (aka law in stilettos) is back for part two of our conversation with her. Karine works hard to cultivate a supportive and inclusive group of women, and we appreciate what she does to make this profession better. We are so excited for you to hear about the work she does and kind of person that she is! https://justiceteamnetwork.com2025-07-2419 minLadies in LawThe Debt Fairy & Her Journey Part OneHey legal besties! This week we are honored to have Karine Karadjian (aka the debt fairy) on with us to talk about her journey becoming both a mediator and an attorney, and how she has redefined what success means to her. We can’t wait for you to hear what she has to say!2025-07-1024 minLadies in LawBelieving in yourself and making that leap to owning your own firm - Part TWOHey legal besties! We are welcoming back Personal Injury and Law Firm Owner, Danielle Miller, for part two! Danielle is an amazing woman who exudes strength, resilience, and perseverance. In this episode, Danielle discusses paving her own path, giving back, and demonstrating why representation matters. This profession (& world) is truly better because of the way Danielle shows up and shows out. We cannot wait for you to hear this important conversation! 2025-06-2626 minLadies in LawBelieving in Yourself and Making That Leap to Owning Your Own Firm!Hey legal besties! This week we welcome powerhouse attorney Danielle Miller to discuss her path to owning her own practice. From gaining invaluable experience while working on the defense, to learning the business side of owning her own firm, Danielle will give us insight into making that leap! https://justiceteamnetwork.com2025-06-1230 minLadies in LawBE AUTHENTICALLY YOU, with Heather Reese, Part TwoHey legal besties! Personal Injury Attorney, Content Creator, Model, Advocate extraordinaire Heather Reese is back for part TWO! Heather does an incredible job of using her platform to uplift the voices and champion those around her. Collaboration over competition is her motto and this profession is better because she is in it! https://justiceteamnetwork.com2025-05-2923 minLadies in LawBE AUTHENTICALLY YOU, with Heather Reese, Part OneHey legal besties! Personal Injury Attorney, Content Creator, Model, Advocate extraordinaire Heather Reese joins us on Ladies in Law this week to discuss the beauty in being authentically you. Heather is truly a breath of fresh air in this industry and is constantly using her platform to uplift others. Tune in to Part One of our interview with her, we promise, you don't want to miss this conversation! 2025-05-1527 minLadies in LawGiving a Voice to Your Client with Darysa Bello, Part TwoHey Legal Besties! We are back with our guest Darysa Bello for Part Two of how it is okay to advocate for your client by leaning into your softness. Empathy is a super power! https://justiceteamnetwork.com2025-05-0125 minLadies in LawGiving a Voice to Your Client with Darysa Bello, Part OneHey legal besties! Join us this week as we sit down with Assistant Deputy Public Defender Darysa Bello as we learn about her work in the Office of Law Guardian. Darysa is a fierce advocate and represents children in the context of various cases including abuse and neglect cases. Her passion is giving a voice to children, and her heart is one we can all learn from.2025-04-1726 minLadies in LawTrauma Informed Approach Part 2We're shaking things up this episode and doing a mock discovery call so you can see how the Trauma Informed Approach can be used in your interactions with clients! This episode focuses on the implementation of the Trauma Informed Approach and how we can continue to show up for others. https://justiceteamnetwork.com2025-04-0331 minLadies in LawTrauma Informed Approach Part 1Hey legal besties! Join us as we dissect the trauma informed approach. What is it? Why does it matter? How can you implement it? ... and so much more! 2025-03-2022 minLadies in LawSoft Skills Part 3 with Jodi Weber, LCSWHey legal besties! In our last episode of our three-part series with Jodi Weber, LCSW, we discuss remaining true to yourself, how to avoid burn out and compassion fatigue, setting and enforcing boundaries, and not losing your softness. You wont want to miss this!2025-03-0625 minLadies in LawSoft Skills Part 2 with Jodi Weber, LCSWHey legal besties! This week we continue our discussion with Jodi Weber, LCSW! In part 2, we look at some critical soft skills we believe will help elevate your practice. We discuss active listening, being inten2025-02-2028 minLadies in LawSoft Skills Part 1 with Jodi Weber, LCSWHey legal besties! We are kicking off our first full episode of season two with a very special guest, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jodi Weber. This is a three-part series. In part 1, we will be diving into Jodi’s journey into social work and how being a mom motivated her to pursue a master’s degree later in life. 2025-02-0624 minLadies in LawINTRODUCING SEASON TWO OF LADIES IN LAW!Hey legal besties! Welcome to Season TWO of Ladies in Law! This season we will continue discussing our experiences as female professionals, showing up as your authentic self, and not losing your softness. We also have an incredible line up of guests that we cannot wait for you to learn from. Here’s a little sneak peek of what is in store for this season, we hope you’re as excited as we are!2025-01-2305 min
Ladies in LawLadies in Law Season 2 TrailerHey legal besties! Welcome back to Ladies in Law! We're gearing up for Season 2 starting with our intro episode coming out tomorrow! This season, we're focusing on leaning into your softness, staying true to yourself, and experiences being female professionals. We already have an incredible lineup of guests, so please stay tuned, and let us know if you're interested in coming on the show! 2025-01-2202 minLadies in LawParalegal Perspective Part 2!Hey legal besties! We have a brand new episode this week, continuing our discussion on tips you can learn from your paralegal! We will cover helpful and unhelpful things attorneys do, boundaries, resources for solos, and more! 2024-12-1217 minLadies in LawParalegals Perspective Part 1!Happy Thanksgiving legal besties!! On this episode we have our very first guest! Welcome Ayde Ruiz, a Paralegal at Simon Law Group, to the pod. We are so ~thankful~ for the tips and tricks Ayde gave us for how we can build a team that supports each other, communicates with each other, and works to make each others lives easier! 2024-11-2721 minLadies in LawDrafting An Effective Mediation BriefHey legal besties! Join us this week as we discuss the nuts and bolts of drafting an effective mediation brief. Timing is critical and you’ll want to send your brief to opposing counsel to allow plenty of time for full consideration. We will also give you helpful tips on how to make your brief stand out. 2024-11-1421 minLadies in LawDemand Letters!Hey legal besties! This week we talk about demand letters and how to effectively use them to frame your case to opposing counsel. Tune in for our specific tips and tricks and let us know if you would like any samples!2024-10-3120 minLadies in LawNetworking AuthenticallyHi legal besties! In this week's episode we discuss our tips and tricks for curating an authentic network through natural conversation topics and intentionally listening. This helps us to follow up with new contacts and create a lasting relationship! 2024-10-1720 minLadies in LawOur Experiences Being Female AttorneysHey legal besties! Join us this week as we discuss what it is like being a female attorney in a heavily male dominated field. We dive into our own experiences, how we combat microaggressions, and ways to show up and champion the female attorneys around you. We would love to hear any suggestions or stories on how this plays out in your lives as well! 2024-10-0326 minLadies in LawAll Things Deposition!Hey legal besties! We dive into all things deposition in this week's episode. From how we like to prepare for depositions to how we identify what damages witnesses we want to depose, we help get you ready to crush whatever deposition is ahead of you! 2024-09-1920 minLadies in LawGet to know Co-Hosts Allison & Mikaela! - Episode 2Hey legal besties! This week Allison & Mikaela dive into why they became lawyers, the type of law that they practice, and who they are/what they like to do outside of their profession! 2024-09-1821 minLadies in LawWelcome to Ladies in Law! - Episode 1 Ladies in Law is hosted by Mikaela Pflueger (Soon-to-be Dixon) & Allison Melendez. This podcast will speak on the intricacies of being female attorneys in a heavily male dominated field, make the law digestible, and teach you how to curate your network in an authentic way. New episodes will be dropping every other week on Thursday and hopefully make you feel like you're talking to your legal besties! 2024-09-1611 minLadies in LawHandling Discovery DisputesHey legal besties! This week's episode dives into how to handle discovery disputes and the importance of meeting and conferring with opposing counsel during your fact-finding mission. We provide practical tips (& have templates to share) regarding how to effectively review discovery responses, what is worth meeting and conferring on, and setting future you up for success if a motion to compel becomes necessary! 2024-09-0517 minLadies in LawWelcome to Ladies in Law! - Episode 1Ladies in Law is hosted by Mikaela Pflueger (Soon-to-be Dixon) & Allison Melendez. This podcast will speak on the intricacies of being female attorneys in a heavily male dominated field, make the law digestible, and teach you how to curate your network in an authentic way. New episodes will be dropping every other week and hopefully make you feel like you're talking to your legal besties!2024-08-2911 minLadies in LawA Proactive Approach to DiscoveryHey legal besties! Join us as we break down discovery, provide practical tips on how to proactively approach written discovery, and prepare your responses for use at trial. Discovery may be time consuming, but it can be a powerful tool for your case! 2024-08-2234 minLadies in LawRapport and Communication: Building Relationships and Advocating EffectivelyHey legal besties! Join us as we discuss how to build rapport with your client to allow for open communication throughout the span of your case. We will also discuss the importance of creating a judgment-free zone for your clients. This will help them open up, which will allow you to advocate for them in the best way possible!2024-08-0826 min