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: 506
Don’t Take It Personally
April 13, 2022
It’s business, don’t take it personally.” How many times have you heard that, and how do you react? Is there a middle ground that allows tough skin and a tender heart? Today’s thought-provoking discussion examines how we can make business decisions with humanity in mind and draw boundaries that help us honestly evaluate harsh criticism or aggressive language from opposing counsel while protecting our self-esteem.
Episode: 505
Daubert Motions
April 6, 2022
Opposing counsel's expert’s report raises doubts in your mind about scientific methodology or adherence to industry-standard practices….do you file a Daubert motion to seek to exclude the presentation of that expert’s testimony to the jury? You may not deal with Daubert motions every day, but they can play a key role in your case, so it’s worth a few minutes of your time to learn when to file a Daubert motion, what strategies can strengthen your motion, and why the savvy play may be to not file the motion at all.
Episode: 504
Listen Up! Being a Good Listener
March 30, 2022
As a lawyer, you may think you are a good listener. But could you listen more effectively, and in turn, be heard more clearly? With tips from the Heels in the Courtroom trial attorneys and insights from Kate Murphy’s book, You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters, you can improve your listening skills. Better communication will advance your practice, enhance your relationships and make your next obligatory cocktail party a little less painful.
Episode: 503
Got Nerves?
March 23, 2022
We all know the feeling…your heart starts racing, your stomach starts turning and your palms are getting sweaty…. This episode of Heels in the Courtroom focuses on how to reduce negative nervousness and turn apprehension into motivation. But if you’re still afraid you might sweat through your silk blouse, tune in for a surprising pro tip.
Episode: 502
Mentorship
March 16, 2022
Mentorship isn’t just giving work advice to a younger attorney. It’s a professional and personal relationship built on trust and mutual respect that benefits the mentor and the mentee. And you shouldn’t stop with just one! Learn how to find mentors, why you’ll benefit from building multiple relationships at various levels of experience and how to ignite effective mentorships in your firm on today’s Heels in the Courtroom.
Episode: 501
Improve Your Legal Research
March 9, 2022
Every case requires some legal research, and we don’t mean Google. This hard-skills episode focuses on pro tips like how to use Westlaw more efficiently, where to start your research and whether or not it’s a smart move to omit case law that could be detrimental to your position. Today’s strategies will help you hone your research skills and put you on a more solid foundation for your next case.
Episode: 420
Choose to Decide
March 2, 2022
Did you know the average person makes over 35,000 conscious decisions every day? Decision fatigue is real but there are ways to cope. Today’s discussion examines asking for and evaluating advice, setting decision-making boundaries, and recognizing that every decision is really just a choice. Make the decision to check out this podcast, and you’ve got only 34,999 more decisions to go…..
Episode: 419
Sovereign Immunity
February 23, 2022
When determining whether you can sue a hospital, municipality, or the federal government in wrongful death or personal injury litigation, it’s vital you understand the nuances of sovereign immunity. Many government entities and municipalities are exempt from certain types of lawsuits, but there are exceptions and limitations you need to know. Tune in for a better understanding of sovereign immunity and how it could impact your next case.
Episode: 418
“Back Off, Buddy.”; Dealing with Intimidation in the Dosition
February 16, 2022
Opposing counsel is hammering your client with irrelevant questions, an intimidating tone, and maybe even false evidence. Under this intense pressure, your client may take the bait and respond in a manner that could derail your case. What can you do? Today’s empowering discussion focuses on ways to protect your client and your case from rude and harassing intimidation tactics during deposition and defuse overly-aggressive interrogation.
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