As more women enter the legal space, we are seeing a shift. Attorneys, and legal professionals, empowered to show up as themselves. Playing by their own rules. Lifting one another up. And fighting for justice - together. Despite under-representation, the first season of LawHer has revealed that there is no shortage of courageous women, unafraid to take up space. We have had the pleasure of talking with women who are taking the legal by storm. They own their story, show up authentically, and...

Kathleen Martinez has a distinct and bold style. Her very existence forces people to examine the stereotypes of what a successful female lawyer looks like. Blond hair, all pink branding, marketing almost exclusively on TikTok, smart as a whip, and here to win. Managing Attorney at Martinez Immigration, she struck out on her own when confronted with employers who diminished her capabilities and put her in a box. Today, she shares the viral story of how she walked away from her sexist boss -...

SVP of Operations at Fireproof Performance, Jennifer Harvala, has helped accelerate the growth of firms nationwide. She began as a receptionist at the Mike Morse Law Firm. Over the past 17 years, she took every opportunity to grow and made herself indispensable. She shares how to expand your book of business, the goals that will actually move your firm forward, and how to become a more effective leader. What’s In This Episode Who is Jennifer Harvala? What goals should firms set to move the...

Taking charge of your time - and career - is not about quick hacks or hustle. It's about identifying the emotional problems that hold you to unobtainable standards. And moving past them. Olivia Vizachero, attorney legal professional for nearly a decade, began The Less Stressed Lawyer to help attorneys prioritize well-being. So many of her colleagues were overworked, over-stressed, overwhelmed, and ready for a change. She dives deep into taking charge of your life and regaining control of your...

Elizabeth Kane, President at CrossX, offers an end-to-end solution to dual reps - a major source of frustration and lost capital for mass tort firms. When the plaintiff volume is in the thousands or tens of thousands, the tech needs to be there to help catch a problem right away and create efficiencies. Today we discover how CrossX can help address the dual representation of clients in mass tort cases automatically while protecting firm's bottom lines. What's In This Episode Who is Elizabeth...

Suzi Hixon has excelled as a trademark attorney for over 15 years. Throughout her career, she saw a recurring problem. Female attorneys are incredible advocates for their clients but not for themselves. She built the mentor-led platform Legally Blissed to help women put themselves first. Tempering ambition with deep self-care, Suzi explains how to recognize external conditioning, set boundaries, and get off the back burner and into the fire. She also explains the importance of rest and...

Megan Hargroder, owner of Conversations Digital is a master at extracting compelling narratives. The former journalist has helped multiple law firms and attorneys get clear on their brand. As we all know, confused customers don't buy. Clear narratives help win the trust and, ultimately, the contacts of more clients. She shares why the most important story is our own, why vulnerability wins more clients, and how women can construct a clear and authentic digital persona. Megan appeared on our...

Thanks to social media, the perception of who can be a lawyer is changing. Talia has created a TikTok to do just that. As an Armenian, she sees few female attorneys and even fewer judges who have the same lived experience as her. Today she shares her path and what drove her to become one of only two people to ever win the Pepperdine hat trick - winning all three moot court competitions - and how she uses social media to paint a more nuanced picture of what lawyering looks like. What’s In This...

Women play a major role in the business of law firms but have few safe spaces to come together through life's highs and lows. If the people who champion and encourage you come from your professional network, why not invite them into your personal life? It is this crossover concept that helped founders Carson Bayer Gillespie and Melissa Lamore spark the idea for the League. A network woman in the legal field, The League, aims to support the whole woman at any stage in her career. Today, Carson...

An HR leader and lawyer with experience at world-class organizations like McKinsey, Modern Luxury, and Yum! brands, Ashley Herd provides upskill training and tools to help employees, managers, and enterprises reach their goals. CEO of Manager Method, Ashley offers training that is accessible and engaging. Today she shares with us how to be a more effective leader, how to ask for feedback, and how anyone can find their voice and become a more confident speaker. What's in This Episode Who is...

Shermin Lakha's firm LVLUP Legal may have a brick-and-mortar location in New York. But that is as close as she gets to a traditional firm. Most business is conducted virtually - saving time for the clients and staff. Which allows her high-volume firm to take on more clients. And her innovative practices extend into the structure of the practice itself. She has done away with the billable hour entirely. Flat fees for service can increases transparency and cultivate trust with your clients -...

Women are acutely aware that advancement in the legal world is not guaranteed. The solution? Become indispensable. Angela Mason, managing partner at The Cochran Firm Dothan has been with the firm for over two decades. The first female hire in her office, she has risen through the ranks by filling the gaps and being reliable. She turned to the few other women attorneys for guidance and technique in trial and found the most success by remaining true to who she is. We discuss how to stay in the...

Bresha Shepherd treats every prospective client with five-star service. As Intake Specialist at Varghese Summersett, she greets each caller with warmth, making sure they understand how her firm will care for them. Bresha's passion and empathy shine both in her client interactions and how she approaches team building. To get the best from any team, she knows that employees have to feel empowered to take leadership roles. Regardless of position. Bresha shares with us how she has created a...

Davina Frederick has spent 14 years as a lawyer and business owner and nearly 10 years as a business coach and law firm growth strategist. Her company - Wealthy Woman Lawyer - helps firm owners create over 1 Million dollars in wealth-generating business. For Davina, creating a thriving practice is not just about securing wealth for its own sake. Increasing earning potential goes beyond immediate financial security. It can be about maintaining your current lifestyle once retired, traveling on...

Passionate about complex litigation and mass torts, Jessica Givens has spent the last 6 years at the illustrious Cochran Firm. She has been awarded Top 10 Under 40 in 2022 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. She has also received the Hugo L. Black Scholar Award and George Peach Taylor Award for Trial Advocacy. She explains how to maintain a sense of community - even if the firm is 42 offices strong. Why representation is critical to the advancement of women in the legal...

Melissa Lamore is the Senior Vice President of Communications at Velawcity, a legal advertising network. Her superpower lies in building relationships that are deep-seated and wide-reaching. For Melissa, the lines between personal and professional are blurred. When she battled breast cancer, much of her support network came from the legal industry. As a result, her rapidly expanding network naturally led to co-founding The League with Carson Bayer. Melissa explains how leaning into your...

Stephanie Forbes has seen - and improved - the inner workings of some of the most successful firms in the nation. The COO turned consultant is on a mission to help growing firms replicate their success. Owner of Forbes Consult, Stephanie helps Personal Injury Law Firms capitalize on maximum results by teaching swift, quality case management, and elite customer service. Today, we discuss how systems can make firms of any size run more efficiently and reap larger margins. We cover when and how...

You can spend all the money in the world on marketing - but if your intake team is not dialed in, your marketing budget has gone to waste. Associate and intake manager at West Coast Trial Lawyers, Liana Khachatryan oversees 15 offices and intake teams across California. One of the most successful personal injury and employment firms, the team consists of over 100 staff and 20 attorneys. Today, we discuss finding the practice area that best suits your lifestyle, how to vet calls and accepting...

When all you have is the calling - helping people is enough. Hillary Walsh, owner of New Frontier Immigration Law, began her immigration law firm with few resources. In the early days, she pretended to be her own receptionist and would drive over three hours to avoid a twenty-dollar filing fee. Four years later her firm has grown to over 90 employees and she helps hundreds of families through the immigration process. Today, we discuss how she learned the ropes of immigration law while in...