When you wear Heels In The Courtroom, life and law are a little bit different. This fresh and insightful podcast from the female trial attorneys at Simon Law offers mentoring, community and great girl talk about being the best you can be in every part of your life.
Episode: 617
2022 Highs and Lows
December 21, 2022
We’ve got a great topic to chat about at your next holiday gathering with girlfriends. What were your highs and lows of the year, personally and professionally? Did you overcome an obstacle? Reach a goal? Deal with a loss? Fail miserably? And what does it tell you about yourself and how to be a better you next year? Hear how we learned, lost, and lived through our highs and lows of 2022 in this introspective episode.
Episode: 616
Humility
December 14, 2022
Zig Ziglar once said, “Humility will open more doors than arrogance ever will.” This often-overlooked virtue distinguishes a boss from a leader and allows you to re-center and learn after a loss. Today’s episode discusses how to cultivate humility in the workplace, and reminds us that when we act with humility, we can give up our pride and still retain our dignity.
Episode: 615
Happy Holidaze!
December 7, 2022
Office parties. Co-worker gifts. Corporate giving. Hosting events. When do you possibly find time for making holiday feasts, visiting family, and preparing for that upcoming trial? The holidays can be a blur unless you get in the spirit of “get to” instead of “have to.” Join this jolly pre-holiday episode for hints on staff gift-giving, attitude adjustment, and making time to recharge for the new year. Happy Holidaze!
Episode: 614
“If the Heels Fit, Wear Them Well: Loving Your Career at Every Stage” Part Three
November 30, 2022
Female attorneys are still being asked to get the coffee. Will that ever change, and what can we do to make it change? Ladies, we need to find camaraderie and courage to speak out, stand together and share a little grace when the going gets tough. That starts with each of us taking small steps toward positive change that benefits all of us. Get a little inspiration for your personal journey in the final episode of our Arizona roundtable.
Episode: 613
“If the Heels Fit, Wear Them Well: Loving Your Career at Every Stage” Part Two
November 23, 2022
Even though you are a successful female attorney, do you ever feel like this career is not for you? You’re not alone. Women attorneys are twice as likely to make an early exit from their practices as men and they continue to disappear even after making partner. There are a lot of reasons, but one might be the fact that male equity partners make 27% more than female equity partners. Women of color represent nearly 20% of all first- and second-year associates who left their firms in 2018. What can you do to hold on to your career and keep other women in the field with you? We’ve got a few suggestions and some facts to arm and inspire you when you feel like moving on.
Episode: 612
“If the Heels Fit, Wear Them Well: Loving Your Career at Every Stage” Part One
November 16, 2022
Decades of research tells us why women leave their legal careers; it's the same story on repeat. So what is the difference between women who love their legal careers and those struggling to hang on? At different stages of their careers, the ladies of The Simon Law Firm have created a podcast based on answering that question. Starting with the basics, the hosts of “Heels in the Courtroom” will share the wisdom they’ve gained from experience, each other, and overcoming adversity as women in a fast-paced litigation practice with little room for error.
Episode: 611
Compassion Fatigue
November 9, 2022
Yes, you are a counselor, but does that mean you have to be a therapist too? Our clients may expect more compassion from us because we are women, but how do we protect our delicate sense of compassion when our jobs bombard us with pain and injustice? Can we compartmentalize and have compassion too? It’s a tough topic…..grab some grace and tune in.
Episode: 610
The Waves of Litigation; How to Steady the Boat
November 2, 2022
You’ve been trial prepping day and night for weeks, totally focused, running on adrenaline and honestly, kinda loving the rush. Suddenly, the case settles and you’re adrift. When the waves of litigation rock your boat…how do you ease back into your routine? We’ve got tips on how to steady your emotions, give yourself permission to resume the rest of your life, and how boundaries can help you get back to smooth sailing.
Episode: 609
Be A Goldfish: Moving On
October 26, 2022
Trial attorneys win and lose every day, and that roller coaster can be intellectually and emotionally exhausting. Learn how to become more resilient by processing quickly, letting go, and giving yourself permission to spend as much time on the positive as you did on the negative. What does that have to do with being a goldfish? Tune in and find out.
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