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: 401
Back in the Saddle
October 6, 2021
Feel like you’re drowning in a tidal wave of escalating work responsibilities, COVID-occasion catch-up, and every single thing in the world piling on right now? Yup, we are too. If being back in the saddle feels more like being dragged with one foot in the stirrup right now, tune in to share your stress and remember it’s ok if you fail small and know you did your best. So saddle up, sister, and let’s git ‘er done together.
Episode: 320
Otherness in Life and Law with Ellie Krug
September 29, 2021
Ellie Krug was the first Iowa lawyer to transition gender. She lost her practice and for a while, her family, to become her authentic self. Today, Ellie Krug is a wildly popular speaker and advocate for Otherness, teaching all of us to break down the walls and reach out to those around us who choose a different path. Tune in for a truly life-changing podcast with Ellie Krug and open your heart and mind to embrace inclusion, acceptance, and compassion for the human condition we all try to survive.
Episode: 319
Onboarding New Employees
September 22, 2021
Is your practice a revolving door of ever-changing paralegals and assistants? Maybe it’s not a people problem… it could be a process problem. And if you’re delegating too much of this critical task, you could be part of the problem too. This week’s podcast offers honest advice on how to interview, train and monitor new hires to help ensure their new job is a win-win for them and for you.
Episode: 318
Impostor Syndrome
September 15, 2021
Ever think you aren’t good enough or smart enough and it’s only a matter of time before you’re found out? Or do you secretly believe you’re just lucky and not talented at all? It’s called “imposter syndrome” and professional women are its most common victims. Megan, Elizabeth, Liz, and Erica reveal their own vulnerabilities and talk about how we can identify this evil inhabitant in our heads, diffuse it, and lift up our female friends and co-workers who are probably struggling with the same undeserved feelings of inadequacy.
Episode: 317
Dosition Objections
September 8, 2021
Opposing counsel is leading his witness, again. You’ve pointed out speaking objections but he just won’t stop. What do you do? This instructive discussion features verbatims from actual depos where the objections were effective. Learn new strategies to regain control of your depo, and learn when, and when not to push the nuclear option of calling the judge.
Episode: 316
Men as Allies in the Workplace
September 1, 2021
Enlisting men as allies is a great way to expand awareness of women’s issues and level the playing field for inclusion and understanding. Tune in to this eye-opening discussion and learn how, and why, you should actively engage in treating men as allies instead of adversaries.
Episode: 315
Courtroom Etiquette
August 25, 2021
With courts closed for over a year, even the most experienced attorney may have lost the edge in their courtroom conduct. Tune in for a quick refresher on courtroom etiquette and get a few tips on what to wear, what benefits you can gain by never looking at opposing counsel and what non-verbals are appropriate. And one more tip…..never, ever poke the judge.
Episode: 314
Economic Damages
August 18, 2021
Lost wages. Medical bills. Potential earnings. Is it in your best interest to present these issues in trial, or will they negatively anchor the jury and open the door to unwanted discovery? This episode follows up on a previous discussion on non-economic damages and offers expert advice on organizing, presenting and developing strategy regarding economic damages in your case.
Episode: 313
Medical Malpractice Caps
August 11, 2021
Did you know that the Missouri legislature has put limits on how much you can recover if you are a victim of medical malpractice? Why is this the only area of injury that has limits? And is this entry into the judicial system the first step in other changes that could affect you? This timely episode raises awareness about the impact of legislative decisions on the courts, your rights and your ability to receive justice.
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