The Mentor Esq

Andrew Smiley and Michael Solomon share insider tips for new attorneys. Discover how to:

• Set the tone with attire and punctuality • Make respectful appearances • Manage unexpected trial surprises • Build trust through professionalism

Elevate your legal presence and leave a lasting impression.

Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials for this episode, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected]

Andrew Smiley and Michael Solomon reveal the secrets to courtroom professionalism. Learn how to: • Dress to command respect • Make impactful appearances • Handle objections and records • Navigate court rules with confidence Transform nerves into credibility and win respect in every courtroom setting.

Earn 1 Skills Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. To view the materials for this episode, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected]

The Mentor Esq. Podcast — Ask Rosa Edition

This episode brings the clarity and precision of Ask Rosa into The Mentor Esq. series. Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. and Jocelyn M. Seitter, Esq. break down the strategy behind declaratory judgment actions: • When to file • How to push back before you sue • What discovery should look like • Why venue matters more than you think

To book a 1:1 with Rosa, Click Here

New Podcast: Racing, Law, and the Power of Mentorship

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. shares how legal prep and race day focus run on the same fuel: mentorship and precision. In this episode, hear how courtroom skills translate to the track, and how mentors like Torsten Gross drive real growth.

Torsten even calls in to talk mentorship, racing, and the new podcast they're building together.

Highlights: • Trial prep vs. race strategy • Why mentorship always matters • A preview of the next one-on-one Mentorship Program • A sneak peek at the racing podcast in development

If you want to level up, it starts with finding the right mentor.

To book your one-on-one with Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., Click Here

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Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., for the second CLE in his series: Federal Court Confidence. In this episode, Andrew focuses on preparing for and conducting effective depositions in federal court personal injury cases — covering procedural differences, strategic insight, and practical tips from decades of experience.

Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Masters Program Eligible - Negligence To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected]

For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms..

Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., for the first CLE of his new series: Federal Court Confidence. In this episode, Andrew provides an overview of the federal court process and what personal injury attorneys need to know when handling cases in federal court.

Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Masters Program Eligible - Negligence To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected]

For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

In Part 3 of the Federal Court Confidence CLE series, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. covers motion practice in federal court personal injury cases.

This episode walks attorneys through the strategies and nuances of successful motion practice, including: • Key rules and procedures for federal motions • Timing, formatting, and local rule considerations • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them • Real-world insights to strengthen your motions

Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Masters Program Eligible - Negligence To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected]

For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

Join Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq., for the first CLE of his new series: Federal Court Confidence. In this episode, Andrew provides an overview of the federal court process and what personal injury attorneys need to know when handling cases in federal court.

Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Masters Program Eligible – Negligence

To view the materials for this episode, click here.

To enter the code for CLE credit, click here.

Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected].

For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise in SUM Cases.

Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Masters Program Eligible - Negligence To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] Contact Rosa Feeney at [email protected] For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.

Join Academy Past President and the host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, Andrew Smiley, for his newest CLE of the season with Rosa M. Feeney, Esq. that talks about insurance coverage issues this one specifically talks about issues that arise in Premise Liability Cases.

Earn 1 Professional Practice Credit with The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Masters Program Eligible - Negligence To view the materials for this episode, click here. To enter the code for CLE credit, click here. Contact Andrew Smiley at [email protected] Contact Rosa Feeney at [email protected] For more in-depth discussions and other topics such as these, please listen to the podcast, The Mentor Esq., which is available on all major podcast platforms.