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LawHerLawHer UpdateWinning a silver Signal Award this year was an unexpected honor.
It felt like a reflection of the women whose stories shaped every episode.
Their work, their clarity, their persistence.
That recognition belongs to them.
As this chapter closes, we look toward what’s ahead.
Across the country, more women are stepping into leadership, building firms, shaping policy, and rewriting what power looks like in the legal world.
The future has never felt brighter or more determined.
We’re grateful you listened, learned, and reflected with u...
2025-12-1201 min
LawHer82. Everything You Want: The Neuroscience of Power, Persuasion, and Getting to 'Yes' w/ Jennifer Gardner [REPOST]Big News! This episode featuring Jennifer Gardner has been named a finalist in the Signal Awards “Best Driveway Moment” category.
We’re honored to see LawHer recognized alongside powerhouse names like Mel Robbins and The Moth. Every vote helps shine a spotlight on the incredible women we feature — so if you’d like to support Jennifer’s episode, you can CAST YOUR VOTE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/5n8vsjhc
"Everything we want is on the other side of the word ‘yes’... Power is getting people to do things that you want them to do. Influence is...
2025-10-0122 min
Sheep Dip with Raising the BaaPick Your Own - with Sonya of Adore Your OutdoorsWhat struck ewe most from this episode - and why?This week our theme is 100% outdoors. And if we'd been geographically closer we absolutely would have recorded it outdoors too!Our guest in this episode is Sonya Dibbin, who calls herself The Nature Lady on LinkedIn and Nature Nerd in other areas :-)Like Raising the Baa, Sonya is passionate about bringing people into nature, hence her beautifully named business Adore Your Outdoors.From an extensive career in IT, you will hear how and why Sonya developed i...
2025-09-1122 min
LawHer81. Yes, That’s My Face on the Billboard. I Drove Lyft to Get There. Brooke Goff“I asked nobody for anything—I only asked how to get it.” — Brooke Goff
Most people see Brooke Goff’s face on a billboard and think success story. What they don’t see is the grind behind it: the Lyft rides at 4 a.m., the kitchen-table startup, the years without a paycheck, and the gamble of emptying her 401k at 29.
In this episode of LawHer, Brooke shares how she built her multi-million dollar empire from nothing—turning grit into visibility, and visibility into power with purpose. From the projects of upstate New York to one of the most re...
2025-08-2722 min
LawHer80. Hypergrowth: Beat the Break Point w/ COO, Wesley Lockett“Leadership is a giant mirror for all your flaws.” — Wesley Lockett
When Wesley Lockett stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer at Daniel Stark Law, the firm was on the edge of a high-growth leap—from 50 employees to more than 170. The challenge? Scale without shattering the culture that made people want to work there in the first place.
Most firms don’t make it. Research shows that 70% of high-growth companies hit a cultural breaking point they never recover from. Wes refused to let that happen. In this episode, she shares the leadership mindset, battle-tested systems, a...
2025-08-1315 min
LawHer79. The Fixer: From Clerk to CEO (Twice) w/ Jackie Karapetyan“There’s no such thing as ‘we can’t do it.’ People come to me with the craziest things, and I just say—‘I’ll fix it.’” — Jackie Karapetyan
Jackie Karapetyan had already built one empire. She’d helped take a startup from 25 to 500 employees while raising two young kids. So when she walked into a law firm and asked to start at the bottom—filing papers and answering phones—most people thought she was overqualified. But Jackie had a plan. She wanted to learn the business from the ground up.
Fast forward: she's now the CEO of a personal injury...
2025-07-3014 min
LawHer78. The Trillion-Dollar Communication Problem: Neuroscience-backed Tools to Lead with Clarity and Power w/ Rachael Bosch"When you are having fun, engaging in collective laughter - that gate is open for learning." — Rachael Bosch
Communication is often considered a soft skill or an afterthought in high-performing legal environments. But in reality, it's a power tool. From neuroscience to Slack threads, Rachael Bosch, founder of Fringe Personal Development, reveals how the brain responds under pressure—and how the smallest miscommunication can cost a firm millions, erode trust, and stall careers.
Miscommunication is often avoidable. And the solution isn’t more rules or rigid systems. It’s understanding how the brain works, especially during s...
2025-07-1620 min
The Mother Daze with Sarah Wright Olsen & Teresa PalmerPostpartum, baby love & fourth trimester feelsThis week we’re deep in the postpartum bubble with some audio highlights from the two littlest ladies of our clan, Ocean & Prairie!!
We check in with Sarah during her first week as a mama of four (!) and unpack it all: middle-of-the-night feeds, milky boobs, hormonal dips, a medical scare, and the sacred softness of falling in love with your newborn. We talk about the big feelings, the shifting family dynamic, the tears, the big siblings excitement, the nourishment and support (shoutout Eric & Sonya!), and the pure magic of those early newborn days. It’s a tender, raw...
2025-07-1057 min
LawHer77. Financial Justice, Grit & Giving Back w/ Rosa Florentino"Generosity is power. Competition doesn’t have to mean scarcity." — Rosa Florentino
From the strawberry fields of Carlsbad to structuring over half a billion dollars in legal settlements, Rosa Florentino’s story is a testament to resilience, gratitude, and giving back. As the co-founder of Quest Settlements, Rosa is redefining what financial justice looks like—especially for clients who need more than a check: they need a plan, a protector, a person who speaks their language.
In this inspiring episode, Rosa shares the personal story behind her power, from her family’s unexpected immigration journey under the...
2025-07-0221 minLawHer76. Deliberate Justice: Strategic Pathways from Women Leading Law“The pipeline isn’t broken. The system is.” — Sonya Palmer
This special episode of LawHer was recorded live at the Women in Trial Travel Summit (WITTS) and serves as the capstone to Season 3. Drawing on insights from 60+ powerhouse women featured throughout the show’s history, host Sonya Palmer distills what it really takes to own power faster—and keep it longer—in the legal industry.
Whether you’re launching your career or scaling your firm, these strategies are meant to elevate your impact and sharpen your sense of purpose.
This marks the end of Season 3, but...
2025-06-1813 min
LawHer75. How to Create a Legal Career You’re Obsessed With w/ Nicole Perrotta“What do you want to do with your wild and precious life?” — Nicole Perrotta
Nicole Perrotta always knew how to hustle. She hit six figures before 30, climbed the ladder in a male-dominated industry, and checked all the boxes of “success.” But when every line item of success didn’t add up, she made a bold decision.
This episode is about more than chasing titles or paychecks—it’s about the courage to ask, “What do you want to do with your wild and precious life?” Nicole’s journey offers a roadmap for women attorneys (and beyond) ready to reali...
2025-06-1118 min
LawHer74. Owning the Room: Legal Media Strategy, Power & Presence w/ Sarah Parisi“Visibility is power—and power grows when you own your difference.” — Sarah Parisi
Sarah Parisi never waited to be invited into the room—she walked in like she owned it. From a rainbow dress and a plastic microphone in Tennessee to the VP of Media at Rankings.io, Sarah’s story is about claiming space, mastering strategy, and reshaping what legal media can look like.
In a world of flashy billboards and louder-than-life legal ads, what actually makes an attorney stand out? For Sarah Parisi, VP of Media at Rankings.io, it's not about volume—it’s about vis...
2025-06-0421 min
LawHer73. Grief was the Ground: The Rise of Sparrow Law w/ Nikka Maleki"You don’t have to trade humanity for success." — Nikka Maleki
At just four years out of law school, Nikka Maleki co-founded Sparrow Law Group —and in its first year, Sparrow surpassed $1 million in attorney’s fees. She did it by rewriting all the rules. For her, power isn’t about prestige or posturing. It’s about showing up with empathy, fighting like hell for your clients, and never forgetting your own story.
In this episode of LawHer, Nikka shares how losing her mother on the second day of law school changed everything, how grief became her g...
2025-05-2819 min
LawHer72. The Overachiever's Guide to Letting Go (and Leveling Up): Leaving Big Law and Gaining Control w/ Lauren Grochow"I used to think control meant doing it all. Now I know real power is knowing when to hand it over." — Lauren Grochow
Ten years into Big Law, Lauren Grochow had everything she thought she wanted—title, prestige, and the next rung on the ladder in sight. But with a six-month-old baby in her arms and a mentor’s question still echoing in her ears, she made a move that changed everything.
In this episode of LawHer, Lauren shares how motherhood reshaped her ambition, why launching her own firm was an act of both resistance and re...
2025-05-2120 min
LawHer71. No Money, No Map, No Net: On Building the Uber of Court Appearances w/ Michelle Etchebarren“I didn’t feel powerful then. But when I look back, I see how powerful I was.” — Michelle Etchebarren
Michelle Etchebarren didn’t wait for permission to lead. She launched a national legal tech platform as a single mother of four, built it from her kitchen table, and kept it alive through personal and economic freefall.
In this episode of LawHer, Michelle shares how she turned desperation into momentum, why a religious-level morning ritual was her secret weapon, and how surviving poverty—and scaling into millions—reshaped her definition of success.
This is the story of g...
2025-05-1419 min
LawHer70. Becoming the Tiger: Twila White on Power, Presence, and the Fight for Justice"Power has to be seized—because we already have it. It’s not outside of us. The ‘big’ isn’t out there. The ‘big’ is inside." — Twila White
Twila White dismantles injustice with precision, presence, and purpose.
With nearly 25 years of courtroom experience, Twila White has helped shape the law itself—winning multimillion-dollar verdicts and establishing legal precedent that expanded protections for women and workers. In this episode of LawHer, she shares hard-won lessons from jury trials, moments of spiritual guidance from her grandmother, and the pivotal case that helped establish #MeToo evidence in California courts.
Thi...
2025-05-0719 min
LawHer69. Power Looks Different Here: Walking Away from Success to Redefine It w/ Whitney Betts"I knew I was arguing against the law—and I was being forced to do it anyway… Thats when I had to walk away." — Whitney Betts
For Whitney Betts, power didn’t come from title or tenure. It came from walking away from the prestige of a national defense firm—and toward work that actually aligned with her values.
In this courageous episode of LawHer, Whitney shares how she left behind the safety of the traditional path to co-found Betts Law Group with her husband. Together, they’ve achieved over 300% year-over-year growth—by centering survivors, creating a tra...
2025-04-3017 min
LawHer68. Building Your Brand, Claiming Your Power: Digital Marketing for Women in Law w/ Nalini Prasad"I don't think people give you power. I think that you have to find that. What makes you feel strong? What makes you feel alive and feel like you can be confident about accomplishing something?" — Nalini PrasadPower doesn't wait to be handed over. For women in law, it's about finding the tools—and the confidence—to build it yourself. But in a crowded industry of massive budgets and established firms, how can women attorneys create a level playing field?In this strategic episode of LawHer, Nalini Prasad reveals how di...
2025-04-2317 min
LawHer67. The 'Good Girl' Paradox: Why Pleasing Others Limits Your Success (And How to Stop) w/ Rachel Clar"The archetype of the good girl as a lawyer would be the same as the archetype of any good girl in any profession, which is living someone else's dream." — Rachel ClarWhen you've built an identity around being useful, driven, and in control, slowing down doesn't feel like rest—it feels dangerous. But what happens when living up to everyone else's expectations leaves you unrecognizable to yourself?In this illuminating episode of LawHer, Rachel Clar reveals how she transformed from an accomplished professional with "massive resistance to slowing down" to a...
2025-04-1632 min
LawHer66. Let it Break You: On Leaving a Winning Career to Build a Meaningful One w/ Laura Ramos James"I could influence the case by either diminishing her case or I could switch sides and support her and get her justice." - Laura Ramos JamesLaw firms often prize efficiency, billable hours, and winning - at all costs. But what happens when an attorney realizes the "win" they're pursuing comes at the expense of human dignity? What if following your conscience means walking away from everything you've built?In this episode of LawHer, Laura Ramos James reveals the moment that redefined her entire career trajectory. After years as a successful insurance d...
2025-04-0913 min
LawHer65. Everything You Want: The Neuroscience of Power, Persuasion, and Getting to 'Yes' w/ Jennifer Gardner"Everything we want is on the other side of the word ‘yes’... Power is getting people to do things that you want them to do. Influence is the definition of power. And it means impacting the decision-making process…. Every communication is an opportunity to influence through body language, eye contact, cadence, energy, and word choice." - Jennifer GardnerLaw schools drill attorneys to be logical. Rational. Fact-driven. But what if that approach is fighting against human biology? What if everything we've been taught about legal persuasion is backward?In this m...
2025-04-0222 min
LawHer64. Others Be Damned: Design the Legal Life of Your Dreams w/ Christy Granieri"It's having the confidence... to do what you want to do and others be damned because it is your path; do what brings you joy." - Christy GranieriWhen you've spent a decade building a career that no longer serves you, what does it take to walk away and rebuild on your own terms?Host Sonya Palmer sits down with employment attorney Christy Granieri, who left partnership at an established firm to co-found Freeburg & Granieri, APC. In this revealing conversation, Christy shares how stepping into the unknown helped her...
2025-03-2613 min
Law Firm Growth PodcastWhy Female Attorneys Get 'Gangbusters' Marketing Results (And How to Replicate Their Success) with Sonya PalmerWhy Female Attorneys Get 'Gangbusters' Marketing Results (And How to Replicate Their Success) with Sonya Palmer>> Get the newest LFG episodes delivered to your inbox when you Sign Up for our Newsletter.>> Get the new book beyondintakebook.comResource Links:Fast track your marketing efforts while avoiding common marketing mistakes in our new trainingEstate planning attorney? Stop guessing how to get results from online ads and grow your firm with our client-generating Seminar 3.0 Hosted on Acast...
2025-03-2531 min
The Tech Savvy Lawyer🎙️ Ep. 108: Women Leading Legal Tech: Sonya Palmer on AI, Apple Setup And Essential Tools.Our next guest is Sonya Palmer, COO of Rankings.io and host of the LawHer podcast. Today, Sonya shares her expertise on women's roles in legal tech, AI-powered marketing, and optimizing workflows within the Apple ecosystem. She addresses common misconceptions about women in law and technology, offers top tech tips for using social media to grow a legal practice, and highlights frequent mistakes professionals make when adopting AI. Sonya also provides practical advice for disconnecting from work, especially for attorneys, and explores how men and women approach tech-based disconnection differently. Join Sonya and me as...
2025-03-2523 min
LawHer63. On Being First: Holding Open the Doors We Walk Through w/ Andrea La'Verne Edney"You get to a certain point in your career where the biases become your strength. You take those things, you use them to your advantage. Use them as teachable moments, not only for the person who is biased, but also for yourself." - Andrea EdneyWhen you're both "the first" and determined not to be "the only" – how do you wield power effectively? When the phone rang late one evening, Andrea La'Verne Edney had no idea her life was about to change forever. The voice on the other end del...
2025-03-1915 min
LawHerSeason 3: Coming March 19Season 3 of LawHer gives you the tools to own your power faster—and keep it longer. We bring you the real-life stories, data-driven insights, and proven strategies from women lawyers at the peak of their fields.By tuning in, you’ll gain a roadmap for breaking conventions and reshaping success in your own image. This isn’t just about hearing inspirational stories—it’s about learning practical strategies that can accelerate your career, expand your influence, and open doors for the next generation of women in law.
2025-03-1201 min
Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris DreyerBonus — 298. Scaling Culture: How to Build Teams That Stick & Systems That Scale; A Collaboration with Be that Lawyer w/ Steve Fretzin"When I started LawHer, only 18% of law firm partners were women. Just 3 years later, it's 22% - and that's just the beginning." - Sonya Palmer. Listen to LawHer here.From intake mastery to AI implementation, Rankings.io's VP of Operations Sonya Palmer shares the systems and strategies that actually move the needle in 2024. If you're looking to scale your firm while building a culture that attracts top talent, don't miss this special partner episode from Be That Lawyer with Steve Fritzen.In this special partner episode of Personal Injury Mastermind...
2024-12-1632 min
BE THAT LAWYERSonya Palmer: Strategies for Scaling, Hiring, and Marketing SuccessIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Sonya Palmer discuss:Keeping connections alive after meetingsGrowing teams and operations effectivelyEmpowering women in law firmsUsing content and AI to grow practices Key Takeaways:To avoid losing momentum after meetings, always establish a next step, whether scheduling a follow-up or agreeing on mutual actions that maintain the connection.A robust hiring process, including video interviews and task-based evaluations, ensures new hires align with company values and can meet performance standards.Women advancing in leadership roles bring invaluable diversity to law firms, fostering client trust and improving business outcomes b...
2024-12-1632 min
LawHer62. From Federal Trade Commission to MasterChef Finalist: A Lawyer's Recipe for Defining Success and Finding Joy — Kamay Lafalaise, Master Chef ContestantHow do we pursue our passions without compromising our professional commitment?Kamay Lafalaise (@kamay.lafalaise) is shattering stereotypes and rebuilding success in her own image. By day, she's negotiating the complex landscape of privacy law at the Federal Trade Commission. By night, she's turning up the heat as a contestant on MasterChef. She's crafting a career that combines her legal expertise with her passion for cooking, proving that success and joy aren't mutually exclusive.We explore how Kamay navigates the ever-shifting terrain of privacy law, bringing creativity and adaptability...
2024-09-1151 min
LawHer61. Change From The Top: How to Build a Healthy Workplace Culture — Angela Reddock-Wright, Reddock Employment LawWe're thrilled to present the third and final mini-series of Season 2, "Art of Negotiation.” In this series, we explore negotiation as a professional skill and a life-changing art form. We'll sit down with an extraordinary array of women who've mastered the negotiation table in various arenas: a former judge, a federal Trade Commission attorney who's also competed on Master Chef, skilled mediators, and experts in Title Nine and workplace disputes.——————Do well by doing good. We're joined by Angela Reddock-Wright (@iamangelareddockwright), a remarkable attorney whose journey embodies the principle that success and social respons...
2024-09-0429 min
LawHer60. Soft Skills, Hard Impact: How Women Are Transforming Dispute Resolution — Ret.Judge Dalila C. Lyons, Signature ResolutionWe're thrilled to present the third and final mini-series of Season 2, "Art of Negotiation.” In this series, we explore negotiation as a professional skill and a life-changing art form. We'll sit down with an extraordinary array of women who've mastered the negotiation table in various arenas: a former judge, a federal Trade Commission attorney who's also competed on Master Chef, skilled mediators, and experts in Title Nine and workplace disputes.——————Discover how women are reshaping the legal landscape, from the courtroom to the negotiation table. In this episode, we explore the subtle yet powerful c...
2024-08-2843 min
LawHer59. Conflict to Opportunity: Crafting Win-Win Outcomes in Mediation — Angela Bruno, Bruno NaluWe're thrilled to present the third adn final mini-series of Season 2, "Art of Negotiation.” In this series, we explore negotiation as a professional skill and a life-changing art form. We'll sit down with an extraordinary array of women who've mastered the negotiation table in various arenas: a former judge, a federal Trade Commission attorney who's also competed on Master Chef, skilled mediators, and experts in Title Nine and workplace disputes.——————Mastering the art of negotiation can transform not just your legal career, but every aspect of your life. Angela Bruno, Co-founder of Bruno Nalu (@bruno_nalu), explain...
2024-08-2158 min
LawHer58. Rewrite the Rules: Tech, Balance, and Building a Firm That Works for You — Miriam Airington-Fisher, Airington LawWe're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top.Challenge the traditional legal practice. Mirial Airington-Fisher, founder of Airington Law (@lasabogadasdelpueblo) and author of "Mom's a Lawyer" shares her revolutionary approach to building a thriving immigration law firm while prioritizing work-life balance. Discover how Miriam has reshaped her legal practice to fit her life, not the other way around. Cla...
2024-08-1445 min
LawHer57. Duty to Innovate: Why Women Lawyers Can't Afford to Ignore Tech — Leah Molatseli, Legal Tech and Innovation SpecialistWe're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top.In a world where legal services remain out of reach for billions, one woman is leveraging technology to bridge the justice gap. Meet Leah Molatseli (@leahmolatseli) , a South African legal tech innovator who's redefining what it means to practice law in the digital age. As an attorney, tech entrepreneur, and champion for women in STEM, Le...
2024-08-0749 min
LawHer56. Disrupting Big Law: How Data and Tech Level the Playing Field — Dawn Smith, Smith ClinesmithSeason two is here! We're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top.Dawn Smith is a testament to the belief that those who work hard and dream big can accomplish anything – no matter what the odds. From humble beginnings, Dawn has risen as one of the nation's top mesothelioma attorneys. From 2005 to 2010, she achieved over $60 million in verdicts and settlements. In 2011, she took on 500 asbestos cases simu...
2024-07-3139 min
LawHer55. Owning the Room: Decoding Success and the eDiscovery Revolution — Ariana Tadler, Tadler LawSeason two is here! We're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top.Ariana Tadler, managing partner at Tadler Law (@tadlerlaw) is a trailblazer who has been reshaping the landscape of complex litigation for over two decades. Ariana isn't just a successful attorney - she's a tech innovator who recognized the potential of eDiscovery long before it became a buzzword. As the founder of Tadler Law, Ariana ha...
2024-07-241h 02
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2024-07-242h 02
LawHer54. Stop Playing Small: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Growth — Abigail Molina, Molina Law GroupSeason two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success. In this inspiring episode of LawHer, we sit down with immigration attorney Abigail Molina, who shares her remarkable journey from legal assistant to owner of a thriving 15-person law firm. Abigail candidly discusses her unconventional path to becoming an attorney, including a pivotal move to the Texas border and the challenges of st...
2024-07-1738 min
LawHer53. The Power of Lived Experience: Tech, Trust, and Transformation — Claudia Galan, Galan Law FirmSeason two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success. Claudia Galan (@abogadagalan), is an extraordinary immigration attorney who's revolutionizing legal advocacy in the digital age. Claudia shares her remarkable journey from an undocumented immigrant to a successful lawyer and social media influencer. Claudia's story is a testament to the transformative power of determination, empathy, and innovation in the legal profession. This episode offers valuable le...
2024-07-1032 min
LawHer52. Creating Your Own Path: Inside an All-Female Law Firm — Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, Vasquez de Lara Legal GroupSeason two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success. Vanessa Vasquez de Lara is the founder of the Vasquez de Lara Law Group (@Vasquezdelaralawgroup), a thriving family law practice in Miami. Vanessa shares her inspiring journey from renting a shared office one day a week to leading a team of seven female attorneys and dozens of staff. With over 250 5-star Google rev...
2024-07-0341 min
LawHer51. Protect What Matters Most: Safeguarding Your Firm, Your Finances, and Your Future — Taylor Tieman, LegalMegaSeason two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success. Taylor Tieman (@LegalMiga), the innovative founder of LegalMiga, explores the practical realities of building and protecting a successful law firm. Taylor shares her journey from traditional practice to launching a virtual firm with a membership-based model. She offers invaluable insights on serving BIPOC and female-owned businesses, leveraging personal branding, and navigating the ch...
2024-06-2640 minLawHerWelcome to LawHer — Season 2As more women enter the legal space, we are seeing a shift. Attorneys and legal professionals are empowered to play by their own rules. Lift one another up. And fight for justice - together. In our first season, we featured the inspiring stories of women, including Sara Williams, Bibi Fell, Jennifer Gore, and countless other pioneers who have defied the odds and made their mark in the legal profession.And were ready to do it again!In season two we are centering the conversation on:- The...
2024-06-1401 min
Evidence Locker True CrimeVanishing in Alaska: The Mysterious Disappearances of the Palmer Brothers | USAIn this gripping episode, we delve into the baffling disappearances of Michael and Chucky Palmer, two brothers who vanished years apart in the remote wilderness of Alaska. Michael went missing in 1999 while biking home from a party near Wasilla, with extensive searches yielding no trace of him. Chucky's disappearance followed in 2010 when his snowmobile was found abandoned near Talkeetna, but he was never located despite efforts.Join us as we unravel the chilling details surrounding these perplexing cases, explore potential theories, and touch on the eerie legends of the "Alaska Triangle" – an area infamous for its staggering number of un...
2024-05-0509 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1550 Music by Jill Detroit, Alethea, Carolyn Baron, Jenny Van Alstyne, RAIE, Heather Miller, writer Tom Watson, Jessica Palmer (writer Warren Hein), Carlene Wentworth, Sandra PalmerTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Jill Detroit - Have A Little Faith FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlethea - Raincheck FOLLOW ON YOUTUBECarolyn Baron - Don't Forget FOLLOW ON BROADJAMJenny Van Alstyne - Let Love Carry Us FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRAIE - This Music Thing FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYHeather Miller - All or Nothing FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYwriter Tom Watson - Solaria FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJe...
2024-01-2446 min
RoundTable ConsultWoman Thou Art Too LooseThe public criticism of actress, Keke Palmer by her boyfriend (and baby's daddy) about her public attire inspires the broader conversation about the liberation of women. How far is too far and have we met that mark?
2023-07-171h 00
Grow the GoodStrength Training for Endurance Athletes with Dr. Matthew Smith from EverAthlete Dr. Matt Smith, DC, CES, is a sports chiropractor, strength coach, and founder of EverAthlete - an online training, recovery, and injury rehabilitation platform for adventure athletes. Matt grew up in San Jose, California and received his doctorate at Palmer West Chiropractic College, graduating valedictorian of his class. He has spent the past 15 years in the fitness and injury rehabilitation field. During that time, he has served as a trusted rehab consultant and coach to professional athletes, Olympians, high school and collegiate athletes, and weekend warriors looking to improve their health and performance. Outs...
2023-04-141h 00
LawHer50. Trailblazers, Leaders, and Community Builders: Season 1 HighlightsAs more women enter the legal space, we are seeing a shift. Attorneys, and legal professionals, empowered to show up as themselves. Playing by their own rules. Lifting one another up. And fighting for justice - together.Despite under-representation, the first season of LawHer has revealed that there is no shortage of courageous women, unafraid to take up space. We have had the pleasure of talking with women who are taking the legal by storm. They own their story, show up authentically, and are cutting their own paths while reaching back to pull others forward. Today, we...
2023-02-0846 min
LawHer49. Kathleen Martinez, Martinez immigration — Break Out of The Box: Own Your BrandKathleen Martinez has a distinct and bold style. Her very existence forces people to examine the stereotypes of what a successful female lawyer looks like. Blond hair, all pink branding, marketing almost exclusively on TikTok, smart as a whip, and here to win. Managing Attorney at Martinez Immigration, she struck out on her own when confronted with employers who diminished her capabilities and put her in a box.Today, she shares the viral story of how she walked away from her sexist boss - and took the firm's clients with her when she left. We also discuss...
2023-02-0134 min
LawHer48. Jennifer Harvala, Fireproof Performance — Indispensable: Stretch Goals and GrowthSVP of Operations at Fireproof Performance, Jennifer Harvala, has helped accelerate the growth of firms nationwide. She began as a receptionist at the Mike Morse Law Firm. Over the past 17 years, she took every opportunity to grow and made herself indispensable. She shares how to expand your book of business, the goals that will actually move your firm forward, and how to become a more effective leader.What’s In This Episode
Who is Jennifer Harvala?
What goals should firms set to move the firm forward truly?
How can firms hire before they hit a pain po...
2023-01-2545 min
LawHer47. Olivia Vizachero, The Less Stressed Lawyer — Take Control: Tools for A Life of IntentionTaking charge of your time - and career - is not about quick hacks or hustle. It's about identifying the emotional problems that hold you to unobtainable standards. And moving past them.Olivia Vizachero, attorney legal professional for nearly a decade, began The Less Stressed Lawyer to help attorneys prioritize well-being. So many of her colleagues were overworked, over-stressed, overwhelmed, and ready for a change. She dives deep into taking charge of your life and regaining control of your time. We uncover the emotional roadblocks that squander your time and the tools you need to put yourself...
2023-01-1853 min
LawHer46. Elizabeth Kane, CrossX — Dual Rep Prevention: Regain Capital at ScaleElizabeth Kane, President at CrossX, offers an end-to-end solution to dual reps - a major source of frustration and lost capital for mass tort firms. When the plaintiff volume is in the thousands or tens of thousands, the tech needs to be there to help catch a problem right away and create efficiencies. Today we discover how CrossX can help address the dual representation of clients in mass tort cases automatically while protecting firm's bottom lines.What's In This Episode
Who is Elizabeth Kane?
How did an art gallery director become the president of Cross X?
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2023-01-1135 min
Analog AdvisorVision Casting for an Analog Ethos in 2023In the first season of Analog Advisor, our host Wes Brown spoke with guests about the way money intersects with, well, just about everything. He spoke with authors, economists, and psychologists and analyzed financial patterns in our relationships at home and in our communities.So what’s next? To kick off 2023, Wes sat down with the producer of Analog Advisor, Anthony Palmer, to reflect on why we’re here and what’s to come. Tune in to learn about the “analog ethos” and how Wes has applied it in his personal a...
2023-01-1022 min
Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, Helping you create a profitable, sustainable law firm you love178: Sonya Palmer | How Your Law Firm Can Rank Higher on GoogleThere is no doubt that competing with other law firms to rank on Google and grow brand awareness is complicated and time intensive. SEO strategies are constantly evolving and require steady research. It’s not easy to run your firm and stay updated on your Google rankings and the algorithm changes. This is where it's imperative that should you decide to implement SEO, you hire a company that is knowledgeable on the subject.In this episode, we have a discussion with Sonya Palmer, the V.P. of Operations at Rankings.io, about the best SE...
2023-01-0546 min
LawHer45. Suzi Hixon, Legally Blissed — Be A Better Self Advocate: Ambition and CareSuzi Hixon has excelled as a trademark attorney for over 15 years. Throughout her career, she saw a recurring problem. Female attorneys are incredible advocates for their clients but not for themselves. She built the mentor-led platform Legally Blissed to help women put themselves first. Tempering ambition with deep self-care, Suzi explains how to recognize external conditioning, set boundaries, and get off the back burner and into the fire. She also explains the importance of rest and self-care.What's in This Episode
Who is Suzi Hixon?
How can women be better advocates for themselves?
How can women...
2023-01-0436 min
LawHer44. Megan Hargroder, Conversations Digital — Vulnerability, Authority, and Grit: How to Craft A Compelling NarrativeMegan Hargroder, owner of Conversations Digital is a master at extracting compelling narratives. The former journalist has helped multiple law firms and attorneys get clear on their brand. As we all know, confused customers don't buy. Clear narratives help win the trust and, ultimately, the contacts of more clients. She shares why the most important story is our own, why vulnerability wins more clients, and how women can construct a clear and authentic digital persona.Megan appeared on our companion podcast Personal Injury Mastermind. Follow the link below to find out how humanizing a law firm through...
2022-12-2856 min
LawHer43. Talia L. - Social Media: Representation and TransparencyThanks to social media, the perception of who can be a lawyer is changing. Talia has created a TikTok to do just that. As an Armenian, she sees few female attorneys and even fewer judges who have the same lived experience as her. Today she shares her path and what drove her to become one of only two people to ever win the Pepperdine hat trick - winning all three moot court competitions - and how she uses social media to paint a more nuanced picture of what lawyering looks like.What’s In This Episode
Wh...
2022-12-2133 min
LawHer42. Carson Bayer Gillespie, The League — Strength and Vulnerability: Work-Life Integration for Women in LawWomen play a major role in the business of law firms but have few safe spaces to come together through life's highs and lows. If the people who champion and encourage you come from your professional network, why not invite them into your personal life?It is this crossover concept that helped founders Carson Bayer Gillespie and Melissa Lamore spark the idea for the League. A network woman in the legal field, The League, aims to support the whole woman at any stage in her career. Today, Carson discusses her current role at Legal Association Management and...
2022-12-1435 min
LawHer41. Ashley Herd, Manager Method — Use Your Voice: Communication, Delegation, and Strong LeadershipAn HR leader and lawyer with experience at world-class organizations like McKinsey, Modern Luxury, and Yum! brands, Ashley Herd provides upskill training and tools to help employees, managers, and enterprises reach their goals. CEO of Manager Method, Ashley offers training that is accessible and engaging.Today she shares with us how to be a more effective leader, how to ask for feedback, and how anyone can find their voice and become a more confident speaker.What's in This Episode
Who is Ashley Herd?
Why is communication essential for successful teams?
How is TikTok driving...
2022-12-0740 min
LawHer40. Shermin Lakha, LVLUP Legal — A Practice of the Future: Flat Fees, Transparency and TrustShermin Lakha's firm LVLUP Legal may have a brick-and-mortar location in New York. But that is as close as she gets to a traditional firm. Most business is conducted virtually - saving time for the clients and staff. Which allows her high-volume firm to take on more clients. And her innovative practices extend into the structure of the practice itself. She has done away with the billable hour entirely.Flat fees for service can increases transparency and cultivate trust with your clients - especially in young businesses with limited resources. Firms also benefit from reduced overhead administrative...
2022-11-3044 min
LawHer39. Angela Mason, The Cochran Firm — 25 Years of Trial: Dedication, Service, and CuriosityWomen are acutely aware that advancement in the legal world is not guaranteed. The solution? Become indispensable. Angela Mason, managing partner at The Cochran Firm Dothan has been with the firm for over two decades. The first female hire in her office, she has risen through the ranks by filling the gaps and being reliable. She turned to the few other women attorneys for guidance and technique in trial and found the most success by remaining true to who she is. We discuss how to stay in the field and advance your career, how to be a better trial...
2022-11-2332 min
LawHer38. Bresha Shepherd, Varghese Summersett — Inspire Greatness: Empowered Teams and Elevated Client ExperiencesBresha Shepherd treats every prospective client with five-star service. As Intake Specialist at Varghese Summersett, she greets each caller with warmth, making sure they understand how her firm will care for them. Bresha's passion and empathy shine both in her client interactions and how she approaches team building. To get the best from any team, she knows that employees have to feel empowered to take leadership roles. Regardless of position. Bresha shares with us how she has created a service first intake and onboarding process, why onboarding is just as important as intake, and how to structure award winning...
2022-11-1628 min
LawHer37. Davina Frederick, Wealthy Woman Lawyer - Build an Abundant Practice: Increase Capacity, Resources, and Fund Your Dream LifestyleDavina Frederick has spent 14 years as a lawyer and business owner and nearly 10 years as a business coach and law firm growth strategist. Her company - Wealthy Woman Lawyer - helps firm owners create over 1 Million dollars in wealth-generating business.For Davina, creating a thriving practice is not just about securing wealth for its own sake. Increasing earning potential goes beyond immediate financial security. It can be about maintaining your current lifestyle once retired, traveling on more than a shoestring budget, and caring for parents as they age. Often women think of making "enough." But Davina believes...
2022-11-0946 min
LawHer36. Jessica Givens, The Cochran Firm — Rise Through the Ranks: How to Navigate a Nationwide FirmPassionate about complex litigation and mass torts, Jessica Givens has spent the last 6 years at the illustrious Cochran Firm. She has been awarded Top 10 Under 40 in 2022 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. She has also received the Hugo L. Black Scholar Award and George Peach Taylor Award for Trial Advocacy.She explains how to maintain a sense of community - even if the firm is 42 offices strong. Why representation is critical to the advancement of women in the legal industry. And how one of the most useful and powerful tools at her disposal is one...
2022-11-0240 min
LawHer35. Melissa Lamore, Velawcity — Nurturing Community: Cancer Survival and The LeagueMelissa Lamore is the Senior Vice President of Communications at Velawcity, a legal advertising network. Her superpower lies in building relationships that are deep-seated and wide-reaching. For Melissa, the lines between personal and professional are blurred. When she battled breast cancer, much of her support network came from the legal industry. As a result, her rapidly expanding network naturally led to co-founding The League with Carson Bayer.Melissa explains how leaning into your vulnerability can help build an authentic community. And why complimentary values can be just as important as shared ones. How The League is elevating...
2022-10-2643 min
LawHer34. Stephanie Forbes, Forbes Consult — Get the Maximum Recovery: Improving Case ManagementStephanie Forbes has seen - and improved - the inner workings of some of the most successful firms in the nation. The COO turned consultant is on a mission to help growing firms replicate their success. Owner of Forbes Consult, Stephanie helps Personal Injury Law Firms capitalize on maximum results by teaching swift, quality case management, and elite customer service.Today, we discuss how systems can make firms of any size run more efficiently and reap larger margins. We cover when and how to train new hires. And she reveals how to get the maximum recovery through...
2022-10-1926 min
LawHer33. Liana Khachatryan, West Coast Trial Lawyers - Intake at Scale: Keep it PersonalYou can spend all the money in the world on marketing - but if your intake team is not dialed in, your marketing budget has gone to waste. Associate and intake manager at West Coast Trial Lawyers, Liana Khachatryan oversees 15 offices and intake teams across California. One of the most successful personal injury and employment firms, the team consists of over 100 staff and 20 attorneys.Today, we discuss finding the practice area that best suits your lifestyle, how to vet calls and accepting the cases that fit with the business model. And she explains how doing it messy...
2022-10-1236 min
LawHer32. Hillary Walsh, New Frontiers — Persistence and Tenacity: How To Answer Your CallingWhen all you have is the calling - helping people is enough. Hillary Walsh, owner of New Frontier Immigration Law, began her immigration law firm with few resources. In the early days, she pretended to be her own receptionist and would drive over three hours to avoid a twenty-dollar filing fee. Four years later her firm has grown to over 90 employees and she helps hundreds of families through the immigration process.Today, we discuss how she learned the ropes of immigration law while in Korea - before the remote work revolution. We go over the tools and...
2022-10-051h 05
LawHer31. Keren Barrios, Barrios & Virguez - Mental Health: Trauma and Healing for Women in LawAs an immigration and personal injury attorney, Keren Barrios clients trust her firm with their lives. She loves making an impact on her community and fulfills the promise she made to herself to help change and improve the lives of others.Over the past decade, the managing and founding partner of Barrios & Virguez has grown her firm to over 30 staff members and has helped countless families in Georgia. Keren shares how she sees her double minority status as a woman and Latina as an advantage and how she's healing from extreme trauma. We discussed working through the...
2022-09-2842 min
Reclaiming Ourselves™Meet Co-host Emilly Soccorsy | Emotions, Branding & BeliefsThis week we meet Emily Soccorsy, our last amazing co-host! Emily demonstrates how she lives life emotion-first; she shares deeply personal stories, and the invaluable lessons she’s learned from grief and perseverance.Emily also shares with us her wisdom around the power of emotions & why our beliefs shape our business. We’ll learn how telling stories has shaped her varied career, and how being driven can be more about patient persistence than non-stop grinding. Don’t miss this beautiful deep dive with our final co-host!Join us as we discuss: 23:50 The unconsci...
2022-09-2749 min
LawHer30. Katherine Howe, Author — The Salem Witch Trials: How Values and Beliefs Shape The LawIn 1692 witchcraft was an indisputable fact of life in Massachusetts. Those accused faced felony charges. The Salem Witch Trials were the result of a rational worldview shared by well-reasoned people who saw witchcraft as the devil incarnate and a threat to daily life. But how did they get there? What can we learn from the trials about access to power and how social dynamics shape legal systems?Here to help answer all of these questions is New York Times Best Selling and award-winning writer of historical fiction, Katherine Howe. She edited The Penguin Book of Witches for...
2022-09-2150 min
LawHer29. Renata Musial, The Happy Lawyer Project — The Recipe for Happiness: Mindset and AccountabilityRenata Musial, an attorney turned coach, teaches female attorneys how to go after their happiness - unapologetically. The owner of The Happy Lawyer Project spent years struggling to find happiness in her career despite ticking standard boxes guaranteed to bring joy. After an Adult ADHD diagnosis and realizing the power of the stories we tell ourselves, Renata mentors female attorneys to help them feel as good in life as they look on paper. Today, we get into how mindset and accountability work together to transform lives. We dive into limiting beliefs and the importance of following your own compass.
2022-09-1445 min
LawHer28. Bibi Fell, Fell Law — Be Yourself: Closing the Gender Gap and AuthenticityBibi Fell is one of the strongest trial lawyers in the country. And her firm, Fell Law is consistently recognized as the top in the legal field by the Daily Journal, Lawdragon Leading Plaintiff Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and Superlawyers. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law who has recovered millions for her clients. She is also a Partner at the nationally renowned female-lead Athea Trial Lawyers. We discuss what can be done to help close the gender gap in the legal field and why being yourself is a...
2022-09-0736 min
LawHer27. Ashton Bremer, Stewart Guss Injury Accident Lawyers — Firm Growth and Marketing EvolutionAs the saying goes - if you're not growing, you're dying. But what goes into successfully growing a firm? Today, Ashton Bremer offers her marketing expertise and explains why to grow your firm you need more than a Facebook page. The driving force behind the explosive growth of Stewart Guss Injury Accident Lawyers, Ashton commands a marketing department that spans four states and nine locations. We break down where to start if your marketing budget is limited, why intake is just as important as marketing, websites that convert, and what marketing channels will give you the best ROI.
2022-08-3141 min
LawHer26. Samantha Sparks, Sparks Law — Building a Firm: On the Ground FloorSparks Law opened its doors in April of 2022. Today we dive into what it is like to open a practice - from a woman who is living the experience. Samantha Sparks is managing partner at the Missouri based firm and wears two (of many) hats. The personal injury cases and consumer protection attorney also manages the firm. Today we discuss how to wade through the uncertainty when starting a firm, jumping in with both feet and the strength in asking for help.What's In This Episode
Who is Samantha Sparks?
Why is asking for help a s...
2022-08-2432 min
LawHer25. Reb Masel, Buchalter — Entertainment and Representation: How Social Media Elevates Women in LawReb Masel doesn't just entertain her 1.1 Million followers. The attorney best know for reading baffling public depositions on TikTok creates an outlet for legal professionals who often feel isolated. The litigation attorney at Buchalter demonstrates to young lawyer hopefuls that there is no one right way to be an attorney. We discuss leveraging social media as a platform for representation, privilege, and bringing others with you. On the path to becoming a lawyer, confidence did not come easily to Reb. And rock bottom had many basements. We discuss how her desire to be the best not just for herself...
2022-08-1740 min
LawHer24. Paige Sparks, Sparks Law — Viral Social Media: Changing the Game for Young FirmsOn TikTok, LawyerPaige, aka Paige Sparks, has over two hundred thousand followers. Attracting millions of eyes, she offers practical legal advice and tosses out myths that are more like urban legend than law. How does extreme social media exposure inform a business plan and re-imagine the client journey? Owner of freshly-minted Sparks Law is here to show us the way. She has already figured out one of the most complex aspects of running a firm. With her marketing figured out, she has more flexibility to rethink the essentials of building a firm.Today, we cover some of...
2022-08-1026 min
LawHer23. Alreen Haeggquist, Haeggquist & Eck — Natural Born Fighter: Confidence and Social JusticeManaging Partner at San Diego-based Haeggquist & Eck, Alreen Haeggquist has more than 19 years of experience recovering millions of dollars for her clients and a 99% success rate. She is a compassionate advocate who never backs down from a fight. Today we discuss how her role has shifted as her practice has grown, the values of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. that ground her firm, and how to create meaningful social impact.What's In This Episode
Who is Alreen Haeggquist?
How did she start her firm with just $5,000?
What are the advantages of having a staff...
2022-08-0326 min
LawHer22. Jessica Mogill, Crisp — Systems and Processes: Level Up Your Firm's EfficiencyCrisp has grown from $500 to over $40 Million in just nine years. This success is thanks, in no small part, to Jessica Mogill. Jessica's official title is Head of Coaching Strategy but she has done it all - from sales to systems. The former industrial engineer has laid the track for the exponential growth of Crisp. Today we dive into asking for - and taking - help. Why you needed to implement processes yesterday. What systems every female-run law firm needs and establishing boundaries around the non-negotiables in your life.For 25% off of your ticket to the Crisp...
2022-07-2737 min
LawHer21. Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group — The Million Dollar Woman: Building and Running a Thriving Law FirmIn 2018, only 1% of women-owned businesses broke a million dollars in revenue. Jennifer Gore, founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, secured her firm's position as one of the fastest growing in America - three years in a row - and built her way to that 1%. The goal is simple: create a better law firm with better jobs. Exponential growth is what happened along the way. Learn from one of the best in the business.Today, Jennifer offers wisdom on building a personal brand as the foundation of a successful practice and the drive needed to open a...
2022-07-2044 min
LawHer20. Lisa Bloom, The Bloom Firm — Courage Unbridled: A Lifetime of ActivismLisa Bloom, owner of The Bloom Firm, is synonymous with high-profile cases that expose men in power for sexual misconduct. She has represented women in the Cosby, O'Reilly, and Epstein cases to name a few.The Bloom Firm has fought for and won tens of millions of dollars for victims of discrimination, harassment, and abuse. She is a human and animal rights champion activist, three-time author, television host, and fierce trial attorney. Today we discuss leveraging social media for justice, how to reset when emotionally drained and the problem with celebrity worship - as it relates to...
2022-07-1337 min
LawHer19. Maria Monroy, LawRank — The Holistic Business Owner: How To Trust Vendors and Delegate for GrowthPresident of legal marketing firm LawRank, Maria Monroy's list of responsibilities is all too familiar for business owners: client-facing operations, speaking at conferences, sales, employee management, and business development. But how can you find time to do it all, when everything calls for your attention? Today we dive into mindset, time management, the power of delegation, and letting go of guilt to reach your goals.What's In This Episode?
Who is Maria Monroy?
How can firm owners effectively manage time?
How can firm owners build community?
How is the marketing strategy different for female-run and owned...
2022-07-0641 min
LawHer18. Marlie Willer, Liro Willer Law — Stand Up: Women, Medical Malpractice, and Gender BiasMarlie Willer, Principle owner at Liro Willer Law, advocates for families and children whose lives have been wrecked by medical malpractice, with a focus on obstetric negligence. Today, we discuss how medical malpractice suits can help change the medical industry for the better.Women perform the bulk of unpaid labor in the home - we look at ways to seek financial compensation for caregivers and explore non-economic damages in medical malpractice and obstetric negligence cases. We open the conversation to gender bias in med mal, pumping while in court, and how to recalibrate from the daily trauma...
2022-06-2949 min
LawHer17. Brooke Lively, Cathedral Capital — By the Numbers: Smart Finance for Every Law FirmSince 1974, and the passing of The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, American women have unfettered access to banking. Despite nearly 50 years of financial female firsts, women remain largely absent from high finance.Today, we sit down with Brooke Lively, president at Cathedral Capital to discuss why so few women are in finance, why she prefers to hire mothers, and the six key numbers your firm needs to understand to increase your bottom line.So often women in male-dominated sectors like finance and law feel intimidated and hit obstacles their male counterparts will never encounter. Fed up...
2022-06-2251 min
LawHer16. Genie Harrison, The Genie Harrison Law Firm - Legal Warrior: Fight to the Top of Employment LawGenie Harrison's success is fueled by her unflinching high standards and bolstered by her grit. Dogged advocate for employees and lead trial counsel at The Genie Harrison Law Firm, she advocates for victims of all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. She has recovered over $220 million in settlements and verdicts for her clients, but sees the real wins come from systemic change.She holds the distinction of top 10 Super Lawyers in Southern California for seven years, is Best Lawyers, 2022 Plaintiff's Employment Lawyer of the Year, and is an inductee to the Civil Lawyer Hall...
2022-06-1542 min
LawHer15. Candice Klein, Chang | Klein — Invest in Yourself: How to Excel in Work and LifeA Super Lawyer since 2018, a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, and a devoted mother - in the courtroom and at home - Candice Klein thrives in the chaos. With 20 years of experience, she has taken over 30 cases to verdict and recently founded Chang | Klein with partner Deborah Chang. Between the two, billions of dollars have been recovered on behalf of their clients. And in its first year, Chang | Klein LLP was honored to have been ranked “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.Today, we explore mentorship for women in law, foun...
2022-06-0832 min
LawHer14. Kelly Deutsch, Verdict Video — A Natural Born Leader: Vision and PurposeKelly Deutsch, CEO and Executive Producer of Verdict Video, has produced nearly 600 videos for mediation and trial. With over 25 years of experience, her deep compassion and empathy can be felt in every production. Her Dateline-style presentations for mediation or arbitration have helped secure the recovery of multiple 9 and 10-figure verdicts.A natural leader - and introvert - Kelly shares the struggles and success that come with the role. Kelly explains why knowing what you want and investing in yourself 100% are the bedrock of a successful business.What's in This Episode
Who is Kelly Deutsch?
...
2022-06-0142 min
LawHer13. Aslin Tutuyan, Mandell Trial Lawyers - Putting Yourself First: Mental Wellness for Trial LawyersNothing beats real trial experience. You can read books and attend seminars, but to become the best you have to get in the ring. Aslin Tutuyan's first trial - a premises liability case against LA Times - set the tone for her career. Never shying away from a fight, as the personal injury trial attorney at Mandell Trial Lawyers she has walked away from massive companies like Disney and represented over 250 plaintiffs against SoCal Gas.On today's episode, we discuss pre-trial jitters and building a strong opening statement. We also dive into mental well-being, taking ownership of...
2022-05-2536 min
LawHer12. Felice Duffy, Duffy Law - Title IX Champion: Soccer Player to Federal ProsecutorFelice Duffy, founder of Duffy Law, is a dedicated Title IX advocate and former head coach of the Yale Division I Women’s Soccer Team. She is committed to excellence and driven by passion - in the courtroom and on the soccer field.Felice's first experience with Title IX was when she filed an action against UCONN under the then-new Title IX statute to compel the creation of a woman’s soccer program. She would go on to be named to the first Women’s U.S. National Soccer team and selected for the first Division one All-Am...
2022-05-1835 min
LawHer11. Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann, DiCello Levitt Gutzler — Becoming Partner: Establish and Maintain Your PowerDiandra Debrosse Zimmermann's 15-year career has spanned four firms as managing partner or partner as recovered over $45 million for her clients. Managing partner of the Birmingham office at DiCello Levitt Gutzler and co-chair of their mass tort practice, she is ranked Top 100 by National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, and numerous other accolades.Today, we discuss only accepting the offer you want and how to have the uncomfortable conversations that tackle pay inequity. We also explore how to enter the courtroom with authority and recapture it when that power has been taken away.
2022-05-1151 min
LawHer10. Amy Griggs, Regan Zambri & Long — Humanity in Trial: Is the Work-Life Balance a Myth?Amy Griggs is a tenacious catastrophic injury trial lawyer. Partner at Regan Zambri & Long - one of the top 1% of law firms in the county- Amy has earned over $30 Million in restitution for her clients, including multiple 8-figure cases. She has been awarded Personal Injury Plaintiff and Medical Malpractice Plaintiff for DC by Best Lawyers and speaks regularly at conferences and legal education seminars. Her success in the courtroom is directly tied to the emotional, human, connection she has with her clients. But with this success comes stress and emotional challenges.Today we dispel the myth of...
2022-05-0433 min
LawHer09. Noemi Puntier, Puntier Law Firm - Finding Yourself: The Hidden Power of Building a Law FirmNoemi Puntier is a fierce advocate and tenacious in the courtroom. The founder of Puntier Law Firm, Noemi faced many roadblocks to becoming an attorney. But with the right mentor, she came to see her youth in the Bronx, gender, and culture as superpowers on the path to becoming the first in her family to attend law school. She loves being a lawyer and promised to be a voice for the voiceless. She relied on hard work and discipline, guided by faith, to help build the table for minority woman lawyers for generations to come. I sat down with...
2022-04-2735 min
LawHer08. Kelly Burris, Cordell & Cordell — New Perspectives: Family Law and CryptocurrencyFor over 15 years, Kelly Burris has not only opened multiple offices for Cordell & Cordell in Texas - the senior litigation partner has also received Best Lawyers in Dallas under 40, "Texas Rising Star", and "Super Lawyer" from Super Lawyers for a combined eight years. She is also at the forefront of family law and cryptocurrency. On today's episode, I sat with Kelly to discuss her rise to senior litigation partner and why she finds family law so rewarding. We dive into the changing legal landscape of bitcoin, hidden assets and how to find them, and tax evasion.
2022-04-2038 min
LawHer07. Allison Williams, Williams Law Group — Crushing Chaos: Building Multimillion-Dollar FirmsTaking a law firm from start-up to a multimillion-dollar business won't happen overnight. But CEO and founder Allison Williams did just that in under four years. Williams Law Group is ranked 14th of the fastest-growing law firms in the nation. Allison founded Law Firm Mentor to help law firm owners "stop the chaos" by creating an efficient firm resulting in more success and free time. On today's episode, we cover honing a clear vision and why a firm can not save its way to success. And we dig into why working more is not the same as a...
2022-04-1348 min
LawHer06. Kimberley Wallace, Wallace Turner Law — Beating the Odds: Crafting a Remote-First Law FirmOnly 2% of practicing attorneys are women of color, even less are managing partners. Kimberley Wallace, founding partner of Albany-based Wallace Turner Law, literally beat the odds. For Kimberley every challenge brings new opportunities.When confronted with high rates of recidivism as a public defender, she knew that healing her community meant treating the roots. She and her founding partner, Raysheea Turner, see home equity and entrepreneurship as the seeds of systemic change. Less than six months after opening their firm, the pandemic struck. Not to be deterred, this was a chance to test their paperless and remote...
2022-04-0634 min
LawHer05. Jacqui Ford, Jacquelyn Ford Law — Reasonable Doubt: Defense for the VoicelessDefense attorney Jacqui Ford is the lawyer she wished her dad had. When she was young, his felony conviction derailed Jacqui's life, sending ripple effects throughout the family. Resolved to defend the accused, she was the first to go to college and receive a J.D. After passing the bar she spent six years as an Oklahoma County Public Defender, representing 3,000 people charged with felonies. Awarded the peer-nominated Clarence Darrow award she stood at the podium knowing she could make a stronger impact.In 2011 she opened her firm Jacquelyn Ford Law. Since then she has graduated from...
2022-03-301h 08
LawHer04. Raysheea Turner, Wallace Turner Law - Building Communities: From Public Defender to Firm OwnerFounding partner of Albany-based Wallace Turner Law, Raysheea Turner, along with her partner Kim Wallace, are actual trailblazers for black women in law. The duo launched their remote-first law office in 2020. With a mission to heal a broken system, they help renters become first-time homeowners and ambitious entrepreneurs create thriving businesses.I spoke with Raysheea about the importance of creating strong support systems and how to make a substantial impact in the communities you wish to serve. We also cover how to build a business without sacrificing personal life or happiness.What’s In This Ep...
2022-03-2330 min