Heels in the Courtroom

Episode: 704

See You in Small Claims Court

February 22, 2023

Say you go on vacation and your condo reservation gets canceled just before you arrive, but you are promised a full refund. But after a gazillion texts, emails, and phone calls, you still don’t have your money. Now what? It happened to one of us and it turned out to be a great lesson in the basics of small claims court. You won’t want to miss this one….cuz when you try to cheat, you get 4 highly-motivated attorneys coming after you. This means you, Randy.

Episode: 703

Bankruptcy and the Texas Two-St

February 15, 2023

The Texas Two-Step isn’t just a country music line dance. It’s a controversial legal maneuver a company can use to avoid exposure to potential legal claims, and it could derail your case. We’ll examine the potential impact of bankruptcy on litigation and explain why you should always discuss bankruptcy with your client, how to seek relief if an insurance company claims financial insolvency, and offer clarification on judicial estoppel. 

Episode: 702

What Makes A Good Mediator?

February 8, 2023

Mediators are supposed to be unbiased but that’s not always the case. What should you do if your mediator appears to be favoring the other side or acts inappropriately? We’ve got some great stories about what happened to us, so listen in and learn what to do if/when you find yourself in a messy mediation, including when to walk and how to prep your client for that possibility.

Episode: 701

Quiet Masculinity?!

February 1, 2023

We just heard that if you want to rise to the top, you need to exhibit “quiet masculinity”. What the hell is that? Is it a weird way of saying “don’t be loudly feminine?” And are the traits many perceive as feminine really out of place in the C-suite? Join our spirited discussion as we unpack this loaded phrase and the stereotypes and implications that go with it.

Episode: 620

Lawyer Misconctions

January 25, 2023

Filed any frivolous lawsuits lately? Of course you haven’t, but sadly, many people think lawyers are just greedy manipulators who lie for a living. Not only does that hurt us personally, but it also undermines the foundation of our judicial system. Join today’s discussion about why there are so many lawyer misconceptions (and bad jokes) and what we can do to restore some of the dignity and appreciation of our practice. 

Episode: 619

Settlement Releases and Agreements

January 18, 2023

After years of litigation, the check is literally sitting on your desk. All you have to do is sign that boilerplate settlement agreement and you’re done, right? Wrong. Pour a cup of coffee and take the time to read every word because the terms of confidentiality, liens, and indemnification could make a critical difference for your client or for you in a future case. We dodged a couple of bullets on this topic, tune in so you can too.

Episode: 618

New Year’s Resolutions

January 11, 2023

We’re not talking about eating more veggies or actually using that old gym membership. Our thoughts about New Year’s resolutions for 2023 involve personal challenges to build and defend our boundaries, be brave and try something new. Take a moment for some sincere introspection and join us in our renewed resolve to give ourselves permission to get what we want this year and to support others who are pushing their comfort zones for positive change.

SPECIAL EPISODE

Trial Tested: Activist Boma Alabi Has The Desire to Serve

January 4, 2023

Here’s an inspiring story to start the new year. Heels in the Courtroom host shares her American College of Trial Lawyer’s podcast interview with Boma Alabi, a commercial trial lawyer working in Nigeria. Boma maintains a large pro bono criminal workload and is a fierce high-tech advocate for citizens being targeted and harassed by government agencies. Hear how one woman can make a difference and discover that maybe you can, too.

SPECIAL EPISODE

Trial Tested: A Conversation with Author Kati Marton

December 28, 2022

We recently spoke with journalist, human rights activist, and author Kati Marton about her book; The Chancellor, the Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel. We’re sharing the ACTL podcast so you can learn from Angela Merkel’s example of steely composure and refusal to “take the bait”…..good tips for every trial attorney.