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: 734
Consumer Legal Funding
November 1, 2023
Is your client considering taking out a lawsuit loan to pay medical bills or other expenses? How can these loans impact the case, the settlement or even you as the attorney? We’ll discuss a new Missouri law that offers guidance on the issue and re-learn the proper use of the word “champerty.”
Episode: 733
Called To Serve
October 25, 2023
Got room in your hectic schedule for another “obligation”? Think “opportunity” instead. Taking on a leadership role in a professional or community organization offers connections and insights you won’t find anyplace else. Learn more about how we serve and why you should too.
Episode: 732
Mind Your Manners
October 18, 2023
Being polite when opposing counsel goes low doesn’t mean you’re a pushover. It’s a savvy strategy both professionally and personally. You know somebody’s gonna get snarky sometime soon, so tune in for this reminder on why it’s always smart to mind your manners when you stand your ground.
Episode: 731
Slip and Fall on Ice
October 11, 2023
Prepping your next slip and fall on ice case? The Heels in the Courtroom trial team just won a significant verdict for our client, and we share tips on outlining a winning strategy, presenting witnesses and the importance of carefully crafted jury instructions. Get the scoop on Eizabeth’s first time in court and a quick primer on the all-important Natural Accumulation Rule in this episode.
Episode: 730
Praring Your Client for Trial
October 4, 2023
As trial approaches, most clients are scared and vulnerable. How can you help? You might have to take off your attorney armor and be vulnerable too. This emotional episode offers ideas on how to help your clients center their thoughts and ways you can strategize your case to let their most authentic story shine through.
Episode: 729
Inspiration from the Next Generation
September 27, 2023
No matter where you are in your career, your time and experience can benefit a younger attorney. But if you think mentorship is all about giving, hear how a recent mentorship experience inspired us, and why reaching out and giving back will reinvigorate you too.
Episode: 728
Artificial Intelligence
September 20, 2023
Are you tempted to use AI to write a brief or do your research? You should know what happened to some attorneys who tried to save time and got sanctioned instead. We have our own ideas on how AI should be used in our profession, but just for fun, we asked Chat GPT to join the discussion too.
Episode: 727
Thinking About Law School?
September 13, 2023
Whether you are in college or considering a mid-life career change, choosing to go to law school is a big decision. We’ll share some of the pros and cons of our profession and offer a few questions you should ask yourself before you decide to join us in this noble and sometimes gnarly career.
Episode: 726
Delay Tactics
September 6, 2023
It’s infuriating when opposing counsel refuses to pick depo dates, makes excuses to delay proceedings or just plain ghosts you. We believe justice delayed is justice denied, and hope today’s tips can help you push your case forward when the other side digs in with common delay tactics.
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