Heels in the Courtroom

Episode: 410

Mean Mugs and Shoulder Shrugs

December 8, 2021

It’s a complicated trucking case involving the tragic death of a child. In the face of intimidation tactics and late nights at trial, you must set those issues aside and get it done for your client. A Simon Law plaintiff attorney managed the complex dynamics of a spouse suing a spouse, last-minute revelations in discovery, and phantom vehicles, and received a significant verdict for her client too. Hear the whole story and some interesting legal insights in this episode of Heels in the Courtroom.

Episode: 409

Can You Turn off Your Lawyer Brain?

December 1, 2021

Do you do a statutory interpretation of board game rules at every family gathering? Does a trip to the grocery store involve observations about slip and fall potential? And how many liability lawsuits would you have filed over the Jurassic Park debacle? Laugh along with this spirited discussion about trying to turn off your lawyer brain…..and get solid advice on what to do if you can’t.

Episode: 408

How to Cross Examine a Nice Person

November 24, 2021

Don’t fall into the TV trap of coming in hot on every witness. You could burn your own case if the jury remembers you were mean to a witness and forgets the key points of their testimony. But you don’t want to be a pushover either, so how do you temper your approach? Liz, Megan, Mary, and Elizabeth share trial-tested tactics on when to pivot your attitude, how non-verbals can telegraph your frustration, and what you should always keep in mind when you have to cross-examine a nice person.

Episode: 407

Anatomy of a $10MM Verdict Part Two

November 17, 2021

In Part Two of our analysis of a $10 million dollar medical malpractice verdict for our client, Liz Lenivy discusses witness prep, damages, and defense tactics that didn’t seem to land well with the jury. The attorneys also reveal the toll this massive case and an extremely hectic return to the courtroom have taken on her resolve and how she plans to get everything “back on the rails” after celebrating one of the biggest wins in her career.

Episode: 406

Anatomy of a $10MM Verdict Part One

November 10, 2021

Most med mal cases aren’t decided for the plaintiff, so when a verdict of this magnitude is ruled in your client’s favor, it’s something to celebrate and learn from. In this episode of Heels in the Courtroom, Liz Lenivy shares her pre-trial and courtroom strategies and discusses the concepts of agency, bifurcation, and some little-known facts about medical records. It’s a great story filled with drama, deceit, and darn good discovery skills that helped our client get the compensation he deserved.

Episode: 405

Pro Tips for Interviews

November 3, 2021

Want to know what the interviewer really wants to see on your resume? What’s the biggest opportunity to sell yourself most interviewees miss? Should you talk about your hobbies? How about using a cover letter template? What questions do interviewers hate to hear? Is it important to send a thank-you note, and if so, how and when? This episode answers these questions and more and will help you make a positive and memorable impression in your next interview. Note to self: your obsession with the Kardashians might not be the best thing to lead with.

Episode: 404

Feeling Burned Out?

October 27, 2021

Be honest. Underneath your steel facade that always looks poised and perfect, you’re drowning in a sea of deadlines, demands, and sleep deprivation. Are you suffering from everyday stress or chronic burnout? And is there a cure? Give yourself the grace to take a breath and listen to some great burnout-busting advice from the Heels in the Courtroom attorneys. We’re feeling the burn too!

Episode: 403

Where is this Journey Taking Me? A Conversation with Shamon Moss

October 20, 2021

Young lawyers often stress about where to take their careers. But St. Louis attorney Shamon Moss is shining a light on a new path…letting the journey take you. Shamon shares her philosophy on self-motivation and giving back, and describes how she turned an empty space without a stick of furniture into a thriving satellite office for a major national firm. No matter what is in her future, Shamon Moss shows what a winning attitude can do when you let the journey lead.

Episode: 402

Trials During Covid

October 13, 2021

Court is back in session with a variety of COVID protocols in place, and that brings additional stress to your trial prep. Get an update on our first face-to-face trial in a while and hear the challenges of reading masked jurors, working out of town, and trying to stay focused with more distractions than ever. Tune in and dial down your pre-trial stress….we survived, and you will too.