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Episode: 515

Working While On Vacation

June 22, 2022

You’re out of the office, but the clients and the cases never stop. Do you send an email at the Washington Monument, or wait until you get home? What will ...

Five women sit at a panel table with microphones, smiling, in a conference room with a large screen showing 'Heels in the Courtroom' behind them.

Episode: 514

Investing Time With Your Client

June 15, 2022

How can you successfully advocate for your client if you haven’t walked a mile in their shoes? Going beyond a five-minute intake phone call will help you better understand your ...

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Episode: 513

Interpersonal Conflict?!!

June 8, 2022

Women often back down from conflict. It’s in our nature, but is it in our best interest? Today’s episode offers insight on when to stand down and when to stand ...

Five women sit at a panel table with microphones, smiling, in a conference room with a large screen showing 'Heels in the Courtroom' behind them.

Episode: 512

Handling Media Requests

June 1, 2022

A reporter requests information on your case. Do you have an ethical responsibility to respond to their inquiry? Are there benefits to be gained from pre- or post-trial publicity? Or ...

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Episode: 511

Trial Preparation

May 25, 2022

File the motions. Schedule the depos. Read the records. Prep the exhibits. When should you write your open, directs, crosses, and close? Who is getting the hotel for the expert? ...

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Episode: 510

Can You Please Stop Comparing?

May 18, 2022

Her house is bigger. He did an expert depo and you haven’t. She’s got four trials in the next two months and you only have one. Does it really matter? Will ...

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Episode: 509

Jurisdiction and Venue

May 11, 2022

Location, location, location. Strategic attorneys know where you file your lawsuit has a big impact. Today’s discussion covers important considerations such as damage caps, jury pool, and what to do ...

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Encore

Mediation: Don’t Settle In Your Settlement

May 4, 2022

Mediation poses unique challenges and isn’t always successful. In order to present your most persuasive case, what facts or documents should you prepare for the mediator? If you think the ...

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Episode: 508

Appeals Part Two, Oral Arguments

April 27, 2022

There are three key concepts to keep in mind during oral arguments. Do you know what they are? Should you hope for a hot bench or a cold bench? And ...

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