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  • 25. Reb Masel, Buchalter — Entertainment and Representation: How Social Media Elevates Women in Law

    Reb Masel doesn't just entertain her 1.1 Million followers. The attorney best know for reading baffling public depositions on TikTok creates an outlet for legal professionals who often feel isolated. The litigation attorney at Buchalter demonstrates to young lawyer hopefuls that there is no one right way to be an attorney. We discuss leveraging social media as a platform for representation, privilege, and bringing others with you. On the path to becoming a lawyer, confidence did not come easily to Reb. And rock bottom had many basements. We discuss how her desire to be the best not just for herself, but for future clients pushed her through.

    Whats in This Episode
    • Who is Reb Masel?
    • How is she using her following of over one million people on TikTok to create equity in the legal space?
    • When the "rock bottoms" of law school kept getting lower, what motivated her to keep going?
    • How does she manage a hobby with a potential workload of a full-time job?
    • How is she bringing other women with her?
    • 41 min
    • 24. Paige Sparks, Sparks Law — Viral Social Media: Changing the Game for Young Firms

      On TikTok, LawyerPaige, aka Paige Sparks, has over two hundred thousand followers. Attracting millions of eyes, she offers practical legal advice and tosses out myths that are more like urban legend than law. How does extreme social media exposure inform a business plan and re-imagine the client journey? Owner of freshly-minted Sparks Law is here to show us the way. She has already figured out one of the most complex aspects of running a firm. With her marketing figured out, she has more flexibility to rethink the essentials of building a firm.

      Today, we cover some of the unexpected practicalities of starting a firm, hustling on the side to fund her dreams, and simple systems to capture ideas when they strike.

      What's in This Episode?
      • Who is Paige Sparks?
      • What hurdles did she have to clear when launching her firm?
      • How did she raise the capital to begin her firm?
      • What non-notables would she spend top dollar on if she were starting a firm again?
      • Why did she divert resources from her website?
      • How does having a massive social media following change the client's journey?
      • Paige makes videos for people who are where she once was.
      • How does her lived experience shape her videos?
      • How does social media presence fit into her business model?
      • 27 min
      • 23. Alreen Haeggquist, Haeggquist & Eck — Natural Born Fighter: Confidence and Social Justice

        Managing Partner at San Diego-based Haeggquist & Eck, Alreen Haeggquist has more than 19 years of experience recovering millions of dollars for her clients and a 99% success rate. She is a compassionate advocate who never backs down from a fight. Today we discuss how her role has shifted as her practice has grown, the values of J.U.S.T.I.C.E. that ground her firm, and how to create meaningful social impact.

        What's In This Episode
        • Who is Alreen Haeggquist?
        • How did she start her firm with just $5,000?
        • What are the advantages of having a staff that is mostly female?
        • How is she providing mentorship for her staff?
        • What core values guide her firm?
        • Why do law firms have an obligation to give back to the community?
        • How has a website rebrand helped her firm expand?
        • 27 min
        • 22. Jessica Mogill, Crisp — Systems and Processes: Level Up Your Firm's Efficiency

          Crisp has grown from $500 to over $40 Million in just nine years. This success is thanks, in no small part, to Jessica Mogill. Jessica's official title is Head of Coaching Strategy but she has done it all - from sales to systems. The former industrial engineer has laid the track for the exponential growth of Crisp. Today we dive into asking for - and taking - help. Why you needed to implement processes yesterday. What systems every female-run law firm needs and establishing boundaries around the non-negotiables in your life.

          For 25% off of your ticket to the Crisp Summit in Atlanta, go to CrispSummit.com and enter the promo code RANKINGS.

          What's In This Episode
          • Who is Jessica Mogill?
          • How did the right hand of Crisp transition from industrial engineering to business consulting?
          • How can solo attorneys and firm owners ensure the systems in place actually get used?
          • What personality assessments help build stronger teams?
          • What can women learn from the female-led panels at the upcoming Crisp Summit?
          • 38 min
          • 21. Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group — The Million Dollar Woman: Building and Running a Thriving Law Firm

            In 2018, only 1% of women-owned businesses broke a million dollars in revenue. Jennifer Gore, founder of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group, secured her firm's position as one of the fastest growing in America - three years in a row - and built her way to that 1%. The goal is simple: create a better law firm with better jobs. Exponential growth is what happened along the way. Learn from one of the best in the business.

            Today, Jennifer offers wisdom on building a personal brand as the foundation of a successful practice and the drive needed to open a firm right out of law school. She also discusses the importance of delegation and how to hire for your firm - at any stage.

            What's In This Episode
            • Who is Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert?
            • How did Jennifer grow her firm to over $1 million dollars?
            • How did early development of a personal brand shape her career?
            • Why did she open a law firm right after passing the bar?
            • How did she secure cases early on?
            • What strategic hires, systems, and processes helped her firm grow exponentially?
            • Why are there so few million-dollar firms run and owned by women?
            • 45 min
            • 20. Lisa Bloom, The Bloom Firm — Courage Unbridled: A Lifetime of Activism

              Lisa Bloom, owner of The Bloom Firm, is synonymous with high-profile cases that expose men in power for sexual misconduct. She has represented women in the Cosby, O'Reilly, and Epstein cases to name a few.

              The Bloom Firm has fought for and won tens of millions of dollars for victims of discrimination, harassment, and abuse. She is a human and animal rights champion activist, three-time author, television host, and fierce trial attorney. Today we discuss leveraging social media for justice, how to reset when emotionally drained and the problem with celebrity worship - as it relates to justice.

              What's In This Episode?
              • Who is Lisa Bloom?
              • How does she recover when exhausted from an unending battle?
              • Was courage a learned behavior?
              • How can law firms train employees to fight victims of discrimination, harassment, and abuse with compassion?
              • How can lawyers leverage social media to get their message across?
              • How can attorneys fight against a racially biased system when it feels like they are on their own?
              • What is Lisa optimistic about?
              • 38 min
              • 19. Maria Monroy, LawRank — The Holistic Business Owner: How To Trust Vendors and Delegate for Growth

                President of legal marketing firm LawRank, Maria Monroy's list of responsibilities is all too familiar for business owners: client-facing operations, speaking at conferences, sales, employee management, and business development. But how can you find time to do it all, when everything calls for your attention? Today we dive into mindset, time management, the power of delegation, and letting go of guilt to reach your goals.

                What's In This Episode?
                • Who is Maria Monroy?
                • How can firm owners effectively manage time?
                • How can firm owners build community?
                • How is the marketing strategy different for female-run and owned law firms?
                • When striking out on your own, what is the first marketing step?
                • How can women learn to delegate life and business guilt-free?
                • 42 min
                • 18. Marlie Willer, Liro Willer Law — Stand Up: Women, Medical Malpractice, and Gender Bias

                  Marlie Willer, Principle owner at Liro Willer Law, advocates for families and children whose lives have been wrecked by medical malpractice, with a focus on obstetric negligence. Today, we discuss how medical malpractice suits can help change the medical industry for the better.

                  Women perform the bulk of unpaid labor in the home - we look at ways to seek financial compensation for caregivers and explore non-economic damages in medical malpractice and obstetric negligence cases. We open the conversation to gender bias in med mal, pumping while in court, and how to recalibrate from the daily trauma of litigation.

                  What's in This Episode
                  • Who is Marlie Willer?
                  • How did lessons of discipline and routine put her ahead of the competition in law school?
                  • Why did she choose medical malpractice?
                  • How does gender bias play out in the cases she represents?
                  • What about the compounding problem of racial disparity and medical malpractice?
                  • Can legal action change the way medicine is practiced?
                  • What common misconceptions does she wish potential clients knew about medical malpractice and birth injuries?
                  • How can attorneys point to tangible damages if a women's labor is unpaid and the trauma is mostly mental?
                  • 50 min
                  • 17. Brooke Lively, Cathedral Capital — By the Numbers: Smart Finance for Every Law Firm

                    Since 1974, and the passing of The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, American women have unfettered access to banking. Despite nearly 50 years of financial female firsts, women remain largely absent from high finance.

                    Today, we sit down with Brooke Lively, president at Cathedral Capital to discuss why so few women are in finance, why she prefers to hire mothers, and the six key numbers your firm needs to understand to increase your bottom line.

                    So often women in male-dominated sectors like finance and law feel intimidated and hit obstacles their male counterparts will never encounter. Fed up, Brooke forged her own path. She holds an MBA in Investments and Corporate Finance. And after graduation, built a 7- figure company in under 2 years. As a Chartered Financial Analyst, she and her team work with Hall of Famers, INC 5000 businesses, CEOs, and Small Business Owners to help turn businesses into profitable companies. 

                    What's in This Episode?
                    • Who is Brooke Lively?
                    • How do you run a firm by the numbers to increase profitability?
                    • Only 7% of female MBA graduates in finance - making Brooke a unicorn - what drew her to this path?
                    • Why are most of the staff at Cathedral Capital women who work part time?
                    • How can female lawyers get recognized for partner?
                    • What six key financial numbers does every firm owner need to know?
                    • What number is essential to knowing the health of your firm?
                    • What is the 'profit finder' and how can it help your firm?
                    • 52 min
                    • 16. Genie Harrison, The Genie Harrison Law Firm - Legal Warrior: Fight to the Top of Employment Law

                      Genie Harrison's success is fueled by her unflinching high standards and bolstered by her grit. Dogged advocate for employees and lead trial counsel at The Genie Harrison Law Firm, she advocates for victims of all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. She has recovered over $220 million in settlements and verdicts for her clients, but sees the real wins come from systemic change.

                      She holds the distinction of top 10 Super Lawyers in Southern California for seven years, is Best Lawyers, 2022 Plaintiff's Employment Lawyer of the Year, and is an inductee to the Civil Lawyer Hall of Fame by the Association of Southern California Defense Council.

                      Today, Genie discusses how grit and courage make her a better fighter, why opening an independent firm can't be done in isolation, and the apps she has built to better serve all victims and attorneys.

                      What's in This Episode
                      • Who is Genie Harrison?
                      • What drew Genie to employment law?
                      • Without mentors, how did Genie become the trial lawyer she is today?
                      • What practical ways can women become better trial attorneys?
                      • Are grit and tenacity traits that can be learned throughout a career?
                      • How did Genie come to represent the women who voted to be in the Harvey Weinstein case?
                      • What is a 'dignity deposit' and why is it important to plaintiffs?
                      • Why did Genie start a legal tech business?
                      • How can these apps help lawyers capture the non-economic problems for a plaintiff and prep for trial?
                      • 43 min

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