Wake Up Call (The Reboot)

It's been two years since the first #FEMSQUIRE interview we did with New Jersey family lawyer Diana C. Schimmel, Esq. Back then, we were in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, and she shared with us how she was balancing her time as a lawyer and mom while navigating the challenges of the pandemic. She’s been doing great since then (and better than ever!) In this episode, Diana, a remarkably empowered woman, shares how she's continued to evolve personally and professionally, which has been a long journey of self-discovery. As a partner at Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A. @mkssfamilylaw, she has found more efficient ways to manage her law firm and to communicate in a way that empowers her clients and makes them feel heard. She's been a busy woman lately, what with being a mom, lawyer, and entrepreneur as well. But she's also been doing all of these things with an incredible amount of focus and dedication. She is all about helping people who are dealing with difficult circumstances find solutions for their problems through the power of law and justice—which is what makes her so passionate about being a lawyer. Listen to Diana's promising vision for her firm, and don't miss the valuable advice she gives on marriage and communication, plus all the other things she's been up to. Conversations with her are always such a treat!

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Find out more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/

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Success is never a straight line but rather an upward climb, and the story of Alison Leslie exemplifies that. Despite wanting to quit her first year of law school, her confidence and determination never let the words “You can’t” stop her from achieving her goal. So much so that after graduating from Seton Hall University and working at two boutique law firms, she opened her practice at the early age of 28! In this episode, she reflects on her experience entering the legal field and how the values she learned growing up helped her get by. She talks about her experience in law school and Catholic school, exciting anecdotes from her Court TV internship, and the knowledge she has gained from more than 20 years of family law practice. She credits her mother and the nuns at her high school for helping her grow into the confident, strong woman she is today—a great example of what can happen when you are surrounded by strong, driven women and are inspired by them: you develop into one yourself!

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Her educational background

Learn more about Alison and her practice here: https://www.leslielawfirm.com/

Follow Alison on Instagram here: @divorcenjleslielaw https://www.instagram.com/divorcenjleslielaw/

Find Leslie Law Firm, LLC. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Divorce-in-New-Jersey-with-Leslie-Law-Firm-LLC-132138573543483/

Find Alison on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-leslie-599b775/

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Starting a law firm is no easy task. Don't let it be an uphill battle by not having good advice to help you along the way! As law firm owners, we have been in your shoes, we know all about the challenges you face and the questions that keep you up at night. In this episode, find out how to start and grow a law firm that serves YOU, from four lawyers who did it themselves! Joining me for part two of this live episode of the Roundtable Series are Attorneys Adelola Dow, Esq. (The Law Offices of Adelola Sheralynn Dow), Stephanie Hunnell, Esq. (Hunnell Law Group, LLC), and Jamie Berger, Esq. (Jacobs Berger, LLC.) We share specific action items on building and growing an efficient firm.

Read more about Adelola and her law firm here: https://www.adelolalaw.com/

Follow Adelola on Instagram here: @asdlaw https://www.instagram.com/asdlaw/

Find Adelola's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TurningFearIntoPowerDivorce

Read more about Stephanie and her law firm here: https://www.hunnelllaw.com/

Follow Stephanie and her law firm on Instagram here: @hunnlawgroup https://www.instagram.com/hunnlawgroup/

Find Stephanie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/HunnLawGroup

Read more about Jamie and her law firm here: https://jacobsberger.com/

Follow Jamie's law firm on Instagram:@jacobsbergerllc https://www.instagram.com/jacobsbergerllc/

Find Jamie's law firm on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jacobsberger

Here's a link to Allison Williams's law firm coaching: http://www.lawfirmmentor.net/?fbclid=IwAR0wsYE8YZdn41UCjiLcTU9q8TrvcdnhXZgFgGNI3fzxMqnTyV2YYXGAJqM

Check out Profit First, the book mentioned by Adelola: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Mike-Michalowicz-audiobook/dp/B06X15WW79/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NPUJNCKDZXEP&keywords=profit%20first&qid=1656004819&sprefix=profit%20first%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR2pe51Nn_A0Lisk0SFYsNO4eOz5Tpmv9c4Pyi72tvbzuoyxUYT5ti8LnuA

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It's not a secret that starting and growing a law firm is hard, but that shouldn't stop you from reaching your goal. As law firm owners, we have been in your shoes, we know all about the challenges you face and the questions that keep you up at night. In this episode, find out how to start and grow a law firm that serves you, from four lawyers who did it themselves! Joining me for this live episode of the Roundtable Series are Attorneys Heather Keith, Esq. (Keith Family Law), Stephanie Hunnell, Esq. (Hunnell Law Group, LLC), and Jamie Berger, Esq. (Jacobs Berger, LLC.) We'll be sharing our best insight with you!

Read more about Heather and her law firm here: https://keithfamilylaw.com/

Read more about Stephanie and her law firm here: https://www.hunnelllaw.com/

Read more about Jamie and her law firm here: https://jacobsberger.com/

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Now that the Depp v. Heard trial is over, it's time for some Monday morning lawyer quarterbacking! Check out this discussion about what they did right and what they did wrong, from a lawyer's point of view. Joining me are special guests (quarterbacks), Attorneys Diana Schimmel, Esq. (from Martine, Katz Scanlon  & Schimmel), and Kristen Henninger, Esq. (from Kristen S. Henninger, Esquire, LLC.) We share our thoughts and analysis of the case, as well as what we've learned (and what we're still confused about!) 

Read more about Diana and her law firm here: https://familylawmks.com/diana-c-schimmel-esq/

Read more about Kristen and her law firm here:http://www.divorceattorneytomsriver.com/

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After the Depp v. Heard verdict, Attorneys Danielle Laughlin, Esq. (Sage Business Counsel), Derrick Farrell, Esq. (Labaton Sucharow, LLP), and Sylvia Breitowich, Esq. (Breitowich Law, LLC) join this discussion to talk about what all of this has taught us about domestic violence.

Read more about Danielle and her firm here: https://sagebusinesscounsel.com/danielle-hudson-laughlin/

Read more about Derrick and Labaton Sucharow, LLP here: https://www.labaton.com/ourpeople/derrick-farrell

Read more about Sylvia and her firm here: https://breitowichlawfirm.com/#about

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Family Law Attorneys Diana C. Schimmel, Esq. (Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A., New Jersey) and Jill Coil, Esq. (Jill Coil Law, LLC, Utah) join this discussion about one of the most talked-about cases in recent years, the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard defamation trial, and how this fits in with our culture today. Plus, we dive into how this case has affected the #MeToo movement. 

Follow Diana on Instagram: @mkssfamilylaw https://www.instagram.com/mkssfamilylaw

You can find the NY Times articles discussed in this interview here:

Amber Heard and the Death of #METOO by Michelle Goldberg

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/18/opinion/amber-heard-metoo.html

Why We Love to Watch a Woman Brought Low by Jessica Bennett

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/20/opinion/johnny-depp-amber-heard-social-media-sexism.html

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Let's talk about sex! NYC-based Sex Therapist Juliane Maxwald works with people struggling with sex addiction. In this episode, she shares her insights on how to overcome this type of addiction and heal your life. But what is sex addiction? How do you know if you or your partner are addicted to sex? What are the signs? Juliane answers all of these questions and more. She dives deeper into the healing process and what it means to live a healthy sex life. We leave all taboos aside and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of intimacy and relationships. You'll be surprised to learn that there is no such thing as "normal" in sex. But most importantly, we focus on the importance of living a healthy sexuality, where you have the freedom to love and be yourself, no matter your identity. We all deserve to know, own, and talk about our sexual health and preferences—it's very empowering when we do it through the right channels! Sex is often not presented positively or talked about enough, that's why open and honest conversations about it are important. Learn how to decide what's right for you by staying educated.

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All about sex addiction (what is it, treatment, etc)

Read more about Juliane and her services here: https://julianemaxwald.com/

**Note this interview was originally recorded for the Divorce Happy Hour Podcast. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/divorcehappyhour**

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It’s always fascinating to hear the stories of those who took big risks in order to pursue a dream and were successful at it - and this was the case with Jonathan Sparks. After successfully practicing business law for years, he felt his calling was something else. Aware that those closest to him would consider him crazy, Jonathan courageously decided to tune out the opinions of others and pursue his longtime passion of becoming a musician. Get hooked on this story as he takes us through his musical journey of self-discovery, beginning when he learned to play his first song on the guitar at the age of 16, all the way to the talented man that he is today and everything else that shaped him in between. Jonathan is living the best of both worlds and has met plenty of supportive people along the way. His focus now is creating music while he continues to practice business law and manage his firm, Sparks Law. He’s also a best-selling author and has a podcast named Success, Decisions, & Rock N' Roll. There's no denying that his authenticity has gotten him a long way, and this is just the beginning.

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Check out Jonathan's newest single, Real Human Being, here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jonathansparks/real-human-being

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