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?