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Young Lawyers Unite

April 26, 2023

One key goal of our podcast is to mentor and inspire the next generation of attorneys. This week’s encore episode offers advice from Elizabeth McNulty, Mary Simon, and Megan Crowe about their experiences as young lawyers and tips on how you can overcome most obstacles with drive, diligence, and tons of preparation. Tune in for a motivational episode that will remind you that every successful attorney was young once…..so embrace where you are and just go for it.

Episode: 710

Social Media Dirt and Gold

April 19, 2023

Posting pics from your latest concert or footage of that crazy car crash you were in for all your friends to see? Surprise…..your opposing counsel might see it too. Today we’re talking about the gold nuggets and dirt we have found on social media and how social media can build your case or compromise your client.

Episode: 709

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset

April 12, 2023

Lawyers are taught plenty about the law but are expected to manage their legal teams with very little training. Today’s discussion on management style focuses on growth and fixed mindsets and how you, and your team, can learn to use failure and problem-solving as growth tools.

Episode: 708

Say This, Not That

April 5, 2023

You have a question about your case, so you approach a colleague for advice. But the first thing out of their mouth is “How can you possibly not know that?” Ouch! How we deliver feedback can crush a co-worker or build camaraderie. This episode examines supportive ways to respond to inappropriate feedback and how to be sensitive when someone asks you for advice.

Episode: 707

Why Do We Have to Carry the Emotional Baggage?!

March 29, 2023

We recently attended the inspiring Women In The Law symposium sponsored by the Federal Bar Association for the Southern District of Illinois, and several panelists discussed an ongoing issue….why are women still expected to handle emotions in the workplace? Shouldn’t caring and compassion be leadership qualities of all genders? We certainly can’t solve the problem in this episode, but we sure have a lot to say about it after listening to these impressive panelists.

SPECIAL EPISODE

Trial Tested: The View from the Bench with Justice Marie Deschamps

March 22, 2023

Inspiring women are at work around the globe and we can learn a lot from their experience. We had the opportunity to speak with former Canadian Supreme Court Justice Marie Deschamps on the podcast, Trial Tested. Justice Deschamps continues to champion social causes even after stepping down from the bench and shares candid thoughts about her career, landmark decisions, and advice for attorneys of all ages about handling responsibility, dissent, and social evolution. Don’t miss this.

SPECIAL EPISODE

Trial Tested: Reaching Your Full Potential with Joan Lukey

March 15, 2023

On the American College of Trial Lawyers Trial Tested podcast, we spoke with Joan Lukey, one of the top female litigators in the country and the first female President of the ACTL. This extraordinary episode is a great opportunity to take notes on Joan’s philosophy for success and her ongoing commitment to compassion in every aspect of her life.

Episode: 706

Focus Groups Part Two

March 8, 2023

You clearly gave your focus group jurors all the facts in your case. Most understood your message, but a few folks went completely off the deep end and jumped to a conclusion you can’t even comprehend. We often forget that jurors don’t share our legal knowledge and that the responsibility of decision-making in a legal setting can be overwhelming. Tune in to hear some of the crazy comments we’ve heard in focus groups and what they can teach us.

Episode: 705

Focus Groups Part One

March 1, 2023

Wouldn’t you love to know what jurors are thinking about your case? Focus groups provide valuable insights into case strategy and potential damages issues. They can also reveal issues you never considered or indicate where clarification or visuals might be needed to help the jury understand complex information. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of online and in-person focus groups, how to prep and present the case, and what you can learn from your results in Part One of our intro to focus groups for trial attorneys.