Best Sonya Palmer Podcasts (2024)

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62. From Federal Trade Commission to MasterChef Finalist: A Lawyer's Recipe for Defining Success and Finding Joy — Kamay Lafalaise, Master Chef Contestant 49:16

28d ago49:16

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How 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…

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61. Change From The Top: How to Build a Healthy Workplace Culture — Angela Reddock-Wright, Reddock Employment Law 30:58

1M ago30:58

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We'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…

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60. Soft Skills, Hard Impact: How Women Are Transforming Dispute Resolution — Ret.Judge Dalila C. Lyons, Signature Resolution 44:33

2M ago44:33

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We'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…

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59. Conflict to Opportunity: Crafting Win-Win Outcomes in Mediation — Angela Bruno, Bruno Nalu 59:41

2M ago59:41

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We'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…

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58. Rewrite the Rules: Tech, Balance, and Building a Firm That Works for You — Miriam Airington-Fisher, Airington Law 46:41

2M ago46:41

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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. Challenge the traditional legal practice. Mirial Airington-Fisher, founder of Airington La…

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57. Duty to Innovate: Why Women Lawyers Can't Afford to Ignore Tech — Leah Molatseli, Legal Tech and Innovation Specialist 50:49

2M ago50:49

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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. In a world where legal services remain out of reach for billions, one woman is leveraging …

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56. Disrupting Big Law: How Data and Tech Level the Playing Field — Dawn Smith, Smith Clinesmith 40:56

2M ago40:56

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Season 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 d…

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55. Owning the Room: Decoding Success and the eDiscovery Revolution — Ariana Tadler, Tadler Law 1:03:00

3M ago1:03:00

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Season 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 trailb…

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54. Stop Playing Small: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Growth — Abigail Molina, Molina Law Group 39:02

3M ago39:02

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Season 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, …

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53. The Power of Lived Experience: Tech, Trust, and Transformation — Claudia Galan, Galan Law Firm 33:20

3M ago33:20

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Season 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 revolutionizi…

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52. Creating Your Own Path: Inside an All-Female Law Firm — Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, Vasquez de Lara Legal Group 42:27

3M ago42:27

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Season 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 (@Vasquezdelaralawg…

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51. Protect What Matters Most: Safeguarding Your Firm, Your Finances, and Your Future — Taylor Tieman, LegalMega 41:47

4M ago41:47

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Season 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 rea…

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Welcome to LawHer — Season 2 1:48

4M ago1:48

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As 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 defie…

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50. Trailblazers, Leaders, and Community Builders: Season 1 Highlights 46:58

1+ y ago46:58

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As 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 …

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49. Kathleen Martinez, Martinez immigration — Break Out of The Box: Own Your Brand 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

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Kathleen 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…

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48. Jennifer Harvala, Fireproof Performance — Indispensable: Stretch Goals and Growth 45:49

1+ y ago45:49

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SVP 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 …

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47. Olivia Vizachero, The Less Stressed Lawyer — Take Control: Tools for A Life of Intention 53:11

1+ y ago53:11

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Taking 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 colleague…

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46. Elizabeth Kane, CrossX — Dual Rep Prevention: Regain Capital at Scale 35:40

2y ago35:40

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Elizabeth 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…

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45. Suzi Hixon, Legally Blissed — Be A Better Self Advocate: Ambition and Care 36:58

2y ago36:58

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Suzi 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 …

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44. Megan Hargroder, Conversations Digital — Vulnerability, Authority, and Grit: How to Craft A Compelling Narrative 56:04

2y ago56:04

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Megan 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 importan…

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43. Talia L. - Social Media: Representation and Transparency 33:36

2y ago33:36

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Thanks 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 - win…

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42. Carson Bayer Gillespie, The League — Strength and Vulnerability: Work-Life Integration for Women in Law 35:11

2y ago35:11

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Women 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…

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41. Ashley Herd, Manager Method — Use Your Voice: Communication, Delegation, and Strong Leadership 40:24

2y ago40:24

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An 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 e…

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40. Shermin Lakha, LVLUP Legal — A Practice of the Future: Flat Fees, Transparency and Trust 44:51

2y ago44:51

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Shermin 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 its…

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39. Angela Mason, The Cochran Firm — 25 Years of Trial: Dedication, Service, and Curiosity 32:59

2y ago32:59

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Women 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 o…

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38. Bresha Shepherd, Varghese Summersett — Inspire Greatness: Empowered Teams and Elevated Client Experiences 28:16

2y ago28:16

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Bresha 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, …

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37. Davina Frederick, Wealthy Woman Lawyer - Build an Abundant Practice: Increase Capacity, Resources, and Fund Your Dream Lifestyle 46:13

2y ago46:13

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Davina 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. In…

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36. Jessica Givens, The Cochran Firm — Rise Through the Ranks: How to Navigate a Nationwide Firm 40:52

2y ago40:52

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Passionate 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 …

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35. Melissa Lamore, Velawcity — Nurturing Community: Cancer Survival and The League 43:11

2y ago43:11

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Melissa 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.…

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34. Stephanie Forbes, Forbes Consult — Get the Maximum Recovery: Improving Case Management 26:05

2y ago26:05

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Stephanie 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 el…

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33. Liana Khachatryan, West Coast Trial Lawyers - Intake at Scale: Keep it Personal 36:00

2y ago36:00

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You 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 consi…

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32. Hillary Walsh, New Frontiers — Persistence and Tenacity: How To Answer Your Calling 1:05:45

2y ago1:05:45

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When 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 employe…

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31. Keren Barrios, Barrios & Virguez - Mental Health: Trauma and Healing for Women in Law 42:40

2y ago42:40

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As 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 sta…

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30. Katherine Howe, Author — The Salem Witch Trials: How Values and Beliefs Shape The Law 50:26

2y ago50:26

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In 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 po…

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29. Renata Musial, The Happy Lawyer Project — The Recipe for Happiness: Mindset and Accountability 45:43

2y ago45:43

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Renata 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 oursel…

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28. Bibi Fell, Fell Law — Be Yourself: Closing the Gender Gap and Authenticity 36:35

2y ago36:35

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Bibi 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 recover…

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27. Ashton Bremer, Stewart Guss Injury Accident Lawyers — Firm Growth and Marketing Evolution 41:41

2y ago41:41

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As 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 depart…

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26. Samantha Sparks, Sparks Law — Building a Firm: On the Ground Floor 32:23

2y ago32:23

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Sparks 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 t…

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25. Reb Masel, Buchalter — Entertainment and Representation: How Social Media Elevates Women in Law 40:58

2y ago40:58

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Reb 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 soc…

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24. Paige Sparks, Sparks Law — Viral Social Media: Changing the Game for Young Firms 26:29

2y ago26:29

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On 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 t…

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23. Alreen Haeggquist, Haeggquist & Eck — Natural Born Fighter: Confidence and Social Justice 26:18

2y ago26:18

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Managing 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 …

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22. Jessica Mogill, Crisp — Systems and Processes: Level Up Your Firm's Efficiency 37:09

2y ago37:09

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Crisp 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 - a…

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21. Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group — The Million Dollar Woman: Building and Running a Thriving Law Firm 44:08

2y ago44:08

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In 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 w…

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20. Lisa Bloom, The Bloom Firm — Courage Unbridled: A Lifetime of Activism 37:56

2+ y ago37:56

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Lisa 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 anima…

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19. Maria Monroy, LawRank — The Holistic Business Owner: How To Trust Vendors and Delegate for Growth 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

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President 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 manage…

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18. Marlie Willer, Liro Willer Law — Stand Up: Women, Medical Malpractice, and Gender Bias 49:08

2+ y ago49:08

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Marlie 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 t…

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17. Brooke Lively, Cathedral Capital — By the Numbers: Smart Finance for Every Law Firm 51:14

2+ y ago51:14

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Since 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 hir…

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16. Genie Harrison, The Genie Harrison Law Firm - Legal Warrior: Fight to the Top of Employment Law 42:58

2+ y ago42:58

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Genie 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 verdic…

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15. Candice Klein, Chang | Klein — Invest in Yourself: How to Excel in Work and Life 32:35

2+ y ago32:35

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A 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 b…

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14. Kelly Deutsch, Verdict Video — A Natural Born Leader: Vision and Purpose 42:01

2+ y ago42:01

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Kelly 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 n…

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