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: 312
Maternity Leave
August 4, 2021
Congratulations, you’re having a baby! But are you carrying guilt, anxiety and fear about maternity leave too? In this podcast, we discuss how to set maternity leave expectations, why men should be encouraged to take family leave time and why you should embrace the policies that enable you to put your life and your baby first. Just remember, you are not asking your firm for a favor, you are building a family!
Episode: 311
The Power of “No”
July 28, 2021
Saying “No” often brings feelings of guilt, overload and FOMO. But it can be a carefully considered decision-making tool that advances your life goals. This episode explores strategies that take the guilt out of saying “no” by setting priorities, evaluating the favor being asked of you from different angles and understanding how and when to explain yourself. Say “Yes!” to this episode and use your words for a better life balance.
Episode: 310
Are Indendent Medical Examinations Really Indendent?
July 21, 2021
If you’re a plaintiff attorney, you might want to consider these examinations Defense Medical Examinations, because by definition, the defense is requesting them for a reason. Should you always fight IMEs or can they actually help your case? What strategies can you use to protect our client’s interests if an IME is requested? Today’s discussion may make you look at IMEs as a tool you can use on your client’s behalf, rather than a knee jerk “no way” request.
Episode: 309
Non-Economic Compensatory Damages
July 14, 2021
Pain, suffering and loss of independence are not numbers on a page. Every witness, from family members to physicians, can become a damages witness if you know how to elicit emotional stories that help jurors empathize with your client. Learn how you can paint a picture of what was taken away from your client and strengthen your argument for non-economic compensatory damages in this instructive hard-skills session.
Episode: 308
What is a Successful Lawyer? With John Simon
July 7, 2021
Do you measure your success with dollars and wins? Nationally recognized plaintiff attorney John Simon, founder of The Simon Law firm, one of the winningest firms in the country, argues there is much more. Tune in to learn how the power of a positive upbringing, the wisdom of hard work and the joy of a generous heart helped John Simon become one of the top attorneys in America.
Episode: 307
Learning from Losing
June 30, 2021
Yeah, losing sucks and nobody likes to talk about it. But loss offers profound opportunities for insight and inspiration once we get past the bruise to our ego. Mary, Liz and Megan share stories about big losses that won’t go away, and how they turned those experiences into more positive mindsets that helped build deep foundations for long-term careers.
Episode: 306
How Do I Depose a Corporation?
June 23, 2021
Please excuse Mary’s audio on this episode – connection was poor. Topic is Great! Corporate rep depos can open many doors in your case if you know how to use the rules. Does your notice limit the scope of questioning? Should you record the depo? And what do you do if the corporate rep just won’t give you the answers you need? Amy, Elizabeth, Mary, Liz and Megan discuss the importance of prep and how this powerful tool can broaden your case and strengthen your arguments.
Episode: 305
Personality Types
June 16, 2021
Please excuse Mary's audio on this episode - connection was poor. Topic is great! INFJ? ESTP? What does that mean and why should you care? The Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory can reveal a lot about innate personality traits which rule how you perceive, judge and respond to situations. This can be extremely helpful in understanding what motivates and inhibits you and your coworkers, partners and friends. Take the test to gain your own insights, then tune in to compare your results to the Heels in the Courtroom attorneys.
Episode: 304
Onboarding Experts
June 9, 2021
Expert testimony can be key to your case. But when do you need an expert? How do you find the right one? What do you say in your initial communication? And what materials do you send for review? How you handle these nuances early in the case will help you or haunt you. Get expert advice about onboarding experts from Liz, Mary and Megan in this pro-tip packed episode.
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