Mom Life and Law

Kailey Jacomet has created a law career that fits around her priorities and her lifestyle, not a life that fits around her law practice. When she first told me that, it struck me that most of us have built lives around our law practice. We fit family, fun, passions, and hobbies in the margins around our demanding careers.But, how do you create the life and law career that you actually want? Kailey knew from a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer and she wanted to be a mom. Reconciling how she could do both took creativity and courage. As a mom of two, Kailey now has a thriving IP solo practice and coaching business. She works part time and is able to be present for her family in a way that feels aligned with her priorities and values. In this episode, Kailey shares her journey on making the leap from government litigation to solo practice and innovative strategies for marketing and business development that have contributed to her firm's success. Kailey is on a mission to help other women lawyers create a life and law practice that actually work for them. From Oct. 4-8, 2021, she is offering a free interactive training to help you learn how to lawyer on your own terms. She will help you create a new vision of what your legal career can look like that is built around your most important priorities in life.Connect with and follow Kailey Jacomet at:The Lifestyle Law Firm | Lawyer on Your Own Terms (lawstyle.co)Facebook Group: The Lawstyle Law Firm | FacebookLinkedIn: Kailey Ibsen Jacomet | LinkedIn Upcoming Training: https://lawstyle.co/lawyer-on-your-own-terms Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Randi Johnson is a former law firm owner, mother of two daughters, business strategist, and end of life and bereavement doula. Before meeting Randi, I had never known you could seek support from an advocate at the end of your life in the same way you do while giving birth. Birth doulas are more commonly known, but there are professionals who train to serve people who are dying. Randi Johnson took an unconventional path away from the practice of law and law firm ownership to follow her passion to do this work. She chose fulfilling her true calling over the practice of law.  In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion about honoring what you feel called to do, making that a priority, and finding the courage to go for it. She talks about how she set priorities in her life, what drove her to start her work as a death doula, and why it making that choice was so important.  Connect with and follow Randi Johnson at:Facebook: Randi Johnson | FacebookLinkedIn: Randi L (Black) Johnson | LinkedInLearn more about death doulas and conscious dying care at: Conscious Dying Institute (referenced in the episode). Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Connect with and follow Kori Carew at:LinkedIn: Kori S. Carew, Esq. (She/Her/Hers) | LinkedIn Twitter: @koricarewInstagram: Kori Carew (@koricarew)TedX: Kori Carew: Just Belonging: Finding the Courage to Interrupt Bias | TED Talk Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Loraine Martinez Bellamy is a public interest lawyer, mom, wife, and life & business coach. In her coaching business, she helps ambitious women get crystal clear on their dream career or business and create a master plan to obtain it. She calls herself that bold friend who helps you see where you're holding yourself back and just do the thing you want. In this episode, we discuss Loraine's journey to coaching. She hit a point as she was turning 30, when she had achieved major goals in her career and personal life but still felt like something was missing. She started reading and searching for answers. Loraine loves learning new things. Her personal crisis led her to some big personal discoveries that she then wanted to share with other women. Lorraine shares about the discomfort and the joy of personal growth. If you want to hear about what it might look like to be a lawyer mom and an entrepreneur, check out this episode! Connect with and follow Loraine Martinez Bellamy at: https://www.lorainemartinez.com Instagram: Loraine | Life & Biz Coach (@loly_love) LinkedIn: Loraine Martinez Bellamy | LinkedInFacebook Group: Clarity, Courage & Cash: Gathering Place for Multipassionate Entrepreneurs | Facebook The Big Leap (referenced in this episode): The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level: Hendricks, GayMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Jeena Cho is a mom to a two-year-old daughter, mindfulness and meditation teacher, coach for anxious lawyers, and recovering lawyer with nearly 15 years of practice experience. Since leaving the practice of law, Jeena has focused her career on helping lawyers improve their wellbeing with stress and anxiety management through her book, speaking engagements, and one-on-one coaching. Jeena shares details about her experience with anxiety and how it motivated her to help other lawyers. Lawyers receive a lot of messages about wellbeing that focus on what you, the individual, can do, to improve your stress and anxiety levels. Jeena acknowledges that the problem is not just with the individual. There are systemic factors at play. And, if you use mindfulness to quiet the noise around you, focus on self-knowledge, and reflect on the boundaries that you need, you can show up in a way to affect the change you want to see in the profession. That is not always easy. In this episode, Jeena shares details on how to incorporate self-care and boundaries into your wellness plan. Doing so will help you design a life that feels aligned with your values, manage your stress and anxiety, and make the impact you desire to make. Connect with and follow Jeena Cho at:https://jeenacho.com/Email: hello@jeenacho.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeenacho/Book: The Anxious Lawyer Book — Jeena ChoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theanxiouslawyer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeena_choMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Nikole Kuklok-Waldman calls herself "The Lucky Lawyer." She calls herself lucky because she has found tools to face difficult choices with clarity and truly enjoy her life and career. Nikole spent many years working in BigLaw, before shifting focus to lobbying at her own firm in Los Angeles, CA. After the birth of her first child, Nikole realized that mindset and thought work were a powerful tool to find joy, even in difficult chapters of life. In this episode, we talk about how powerful our thoughts truly are and what happens when we realize we have the power to change them. Connect with and follow Nikole Kuklok-Waldman at:https://www.collaborate-la.com/nkwThe Lucky Lawyer Course: https://www.luckylawyer.net/LinkedIn: Nicole Kuklok-Waldman | LinkedInMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Kristin Bock can help you build a nonverbal advantage so you can better connect, engage, and lead others. She's a mom of three and a Certified Body Language  & Communication Specialist. She helps you tap into empathy and utilize emotional intelligence to communicate more effectively. Kristin and I met at a virtual conference during the pandemic, and I've been fascinated with her work since. By learning body language and nonverbal cues, you can better recognize those cues and respond effectively to others. This can help you to communicate in a way to build connections and strong relationships. You can also leverage body language to improve your presence and influence to be viewed as a leader in your career. In this episode, Kristin shares some body language basics you can employ today!  Connect with and follow Kristin Bock at:http://bodylanguageblueprints.com/LinkedIn: Kristin Bock | LinkedInFacebook Group: Body Language Blueprints | FacebookGet 10% off Kristin's online course with the code MOMLIFE10! Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

It can be easy to say, "I don't have time," or "I can't," when it comes to prioritizing your health. While there may be many reasons why you believe you can't eat healthy or can't exercise, Megan O'Neill is here to encourage you to break that belief barrier. Megan O'Neill is a litigator turned health and wellness coach, personal trainer, and nutrition specialist. In this episode, Megan shares techniques that she uses with her clients to help them get started and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  We talk about setting realistic goals, ways to seek out accountability partners, and how to let go of the guilt. Guilt can be a huge barrier, whether it's guilt for choices you've made or guilt for taking time to prioritize yourself. Tune in to hear why letting go of the guilt, and prioritizing taking care of yourself, can actually help you achieve so much more than physical health. Follow and Connect with Megan O'Neill:BREAKING BELIEF BARRIERS (https://mlcfitness.com/)Megan's Fitness Blog: https://mlcfitness.com/blog/ LinkedIn: Megan O'Neill, Esquire, CPT, Keynote Speaker | LinkedInInstagram: @mlcfitness1Facebook: @mlcfitness1Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Kelly Nolan is a lawyer mom turned entrepreneur and time management strategist.  She helps busy professional women manage their time with simple, actionable steps to calm the overwhelm.As a patent litigator working at a big law firm, Kelly grew frustrated with how much time she wasted trying (and often failing) to slog through her never-ending to-do list and ever-full email inbox. She was stressed. She felt like she should just know how to manage it all.  Learn about how Kelly found clarity in her own life. She started using time management strategies you can start using today. Kelly is on a mission to help you find time clarity and confidence, feel effective, drive your career forward, and soak in time with family and friends. Follow and Connect with Kelly Nolan:Kelly Nolan - Time Management + Life Organization for WomenLinkedIn: Kelly (McLaughlin) Nolan | LinkedInInstagram: @_kellynolan_Resources:How to Make a Paper Planner Actually Work for You: Throw it Out & Go Digital (Seriously) Book Kelly mentioned in Ep. 51: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover TawwabMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

It's amazing how taking action on a dream propels you to take more action, and more action. It is in pushing past the fear and taking courageous action that you will see your life transform. This has been the biggest lesson I've learned in 50 episodes of podcasting. This week, I share about the power of taking action, the power of storytelling, the power of building relationships with other lawyer moms online, and how taking time to pursue something that brings you joy is a powerful way to go from surviving to thriving. Prioritizing activities that bring you joy is a truly impactful form of self-care.  What has been the most helpful lesson you've learned from hearing the stories of other lawyer moms on this podcast? Share the podcast with another lawyer mom in your life today!Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Taylor Poncz is a law firm partner, mother to three, podcast host, and outspoken supporter of lawyer moms. In this episode, Taylor talks about how she took an unconventional path to law firm partnership. She had three kids in roughly two years (her first two are twins!), went on a reduced schedule, and put herself up for partner shortly thereafter.She talks about the power of relationships, having the confidence to advocate for herself, and her fierce determination to make life as a lawyer and a mom work for her. Taylor also talks about her efforts to pave the way for the women lawyers that come after her, so that they, too, can find success in her law firm.  We also talk briefly about how we connected on LinkedIn and the power of that platform. Don't hesitate to connect with both of us! Taylor is also supporting lawyer moms as a podcast co-host of The Mother Board Podcast with four of her colleagues at her firm. In each episode, Taylor and her co-hosts take you into their personal and professional lives and engage in honest and thought-provoking discussions on what it means to be fulfilled and to succeed both personally and professionally. Follow and Connect with Taylor Poncz:Taylor S. Poncz - Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP (deflaw.com)LinkedIn: Taylor Poncz | LinkedInPodcast: The Mother Board (buzzsprout.com)Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Nicole Clark is a litigator turned technology company CEO. As a litigator, she saw a pain point in state court litigation. She wanted to be able to access and search state court data. She was often frustrated by sending internal emails and collecting anecdotes on judges in order to make strategic case recommendations. She had an idea to solve this problem. She sought the help of engineers to build a platform to be able to search across state court records. While still practicing law at a law firm, she created Trellis, a comprehensive AI-powered state court research and analytics platform. In this episode, Nicole shares about her passion for helping lawyers leverage technology in their practice, her journey as an entrepreneur, what it was like to make the leap from the practice of law to being a fulltime business owner, and what that has meant to her and her family.  Follow and Connect with Nicole Clark: https://trellis.law/LinkedIn: Nicole Clark | LinkedInTwitter: @Nicole_A_ClarkTrellis is offering Mom Life & Law listeners a 14-day free trial.  Click here to start your FREE trial where you can research + download any state court info you need.  This may include insights & intel on judges, opposing counsel, motions, rulings, dockets and other legal issues. Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Do you ever think to yourself, "This has to change!" Whether it's at work, or at home, life as a lawyer mom can be overwhelming.If you know you want to make changes in your life and career, then you won't want to miss this opportunity to join a community of supportive, ambitious women who all want to build lives and careers that actually work. Take advantage of this unique coaching and mastermind experience in the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum. The program kicks off July 10, 2021!Send Megan a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram, if you want to see if this Leadership Forum is a great fit for you.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Jamie Sternberg is a trademark lawyer, mom of three, and LinkedIn networking maven. It all started with a career move to a smaller law firm, where Jamie had to develop her own book of business. She turned to networking in her local community and started speaking at events. Then, just as it did for all of us, the pandemic changed everything. Jamie turned to creative networking on LinkedIn. In this episode, Jamie shares ways you can use LinkedIn for business development and networking. Follow and Connect with Jamie Sternberg:  Jamie Sternberg | LinkedInJamie Sternberg | Saunders & Silverstein LLP (sandsip.com)Trademark Tuesdays on Clubhouse: Trademark Tuesdays - ClubhouseBook Jamie Referenced in the Episode: #Networked: How 20 Women Lawyers Overcame the Confines of COVID-19 Social Distancing to Create Connections, Cultivate Community, & Build Businesses in the Midst of a Global Pandemic Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Do you ever think to yourself, "This has to change!" Whether it's at work, or at home, life as a lawyer mom can be overwhelming. If you know you want to make changes in your life and career, then you won't want to miss this opportunity to join a community of supportive, ambitious women who all want to build lives and careers that actually work. Take advantage of this unique coaching and mastermind experience in the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum. The program kicks off July 10, 2021! Send Megan a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram, if you want to see if this Leadership Forum is a great fit for you. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and LawLinkedIn: Megan Whiteside | LinkedIn

Arivee Vargas is a certified life and high-performance coach for women professionals. She helps women shift their mindset to overcome fears, limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and other roadblocks in order to have the lives and careers they really want and deserve.  She is also a lawyer, a podcast host, an unapologetic professional and personal development nerd, and fiery Latina mama of three.In this episode, we talk about the process Arivee went through and how she coaches her clients to own their worth in order to make transformations in their lives. From career transition, to motherhood, to pregnancy loss, to self-doubt, to unhelpful body image thoughts, we talk candidly about how owning your worthiness is a decision you get to make each day. And, it's a decision that helps you align what you want with what you're doing.Your time is now. If you want to learn more from Arivee, she will be one of the guest coaches in the upcoming Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum! Follow and Connect with Arivee Vargas:https://www.ariveevargas.com/Podcast: The Humble Rising Podcast (libsyn.com)LinkedIn: Arivee Vargas | LinkedInInstagram: Arivee Vargas (@ariveevargas)  Instagram: Our Humble Rising (@ourhumblerising) Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.If you want to take this work further and join a community of supportive and ambitious women who want to see you rise, check out the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum mastermind, which kicks off July 10, 2021!Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Angela Han is an in-house lawyer, mom, podcast host, and life coach for lawyers. She helps her clients transform their blind spots into transformational action. In this episode, we dive into what working with a life coach looks like. Part of it is asking yourself, " What do I need to see that I am not seeing?"Angela shares some of her struggles that led her to changer her own life, launch her podcast, and start coaching lawyers.  She explains that if you start practicing self-love, it will feel easy to take advantage of what life presents you. Rather than thinking of other people's expectations and opinions, you can pursue opportunities that allow you to create the impact and the life that is ideal for you. While there are many expectations on us as lawyers, Angela believes that doing that internal work is what makes us truly fit to practice. Follow and Connect with Angela Han:Lawyer and Life Coach | Angela Han (angela-han.com)LinkedIn: Angela Han | LinkedInPodcast: Fit to Practice with Angela Han (libsyn.com)Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.If you want to take this work further and join a community of supportive and ambitious women who want to see you rise, check out the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum mastermind, which kicks off July 10, 2021!Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Jamie Spannhake is here to help you manage your mind and your time to be able to do what you truly value. It is possible to calm the chaos as a lawyer mom. Sound too good to be true? Listen in for some actionable strategies, in addition to examples from Jamie's life about how she has built the life she truly wanted. She is an example of what is possible. Jamie is a law firm partner at a small firm, a sought-after speaker, author of The Lawyer, the Lion, & the Laundry, mom to an amazing 10-year-old daughter, and a work-life integration coach who does individual and group coaching. In this Episode, we talk about Jamie's journey from putting in long hours at BigLaw to going part-time, and how partners questioned her loyalty and dedication to her job. That was not the life she wanted. Jamie opened her own firm and ultimately joined the small firm she is at now, where she works part-time as a partner. Part of the internal work she did on this journey involved identifying her core values and managing her mind, which Jamie explains is the work that helps you to manage your time effectively.If you want to learn more from Jamie, she will be one of the guest coaches in the upcoming Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum!  Follow and Connect with Jamie Spannhake:jamiespannhake.comBook: The Lawyer, the Lion, & the LaundryLinkedIn: Jamie (Jackson) Spannhake | LinkedInFacebook: The Lawyer, the Lion, & the Laundry | FacebookFacebook Group: Calm in the Chaos Community | FacebookInstagram: Jamie Jackson Spannhake (@lawyerlionlaundry)Join Jamie's Small Group Coaching Program (Starting June 10, 2021!): Life Is Good Again Group Program | The Lawyer, the Lion, & the Laundry (jamiespannhake.com)Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.If you want to take this work further and join a community of supportive and ambitious women who want to see you rise, check out the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum mastermind, which kicks off July 10, 2021!Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Jamie Szal is a state and local tax litigator and lawyer mom to a three year old daughter. You may recognize her from her consistent presence on LinkedIn and Above the Law. One issue she speaks and writes passionately about is her experience as a lawyer mom who is the primary breadwinner in her family.In this episode, Jamie discusses how her love of the law and her career goals shaped her marriage, and later on, her family. With clear communication and mutual respect, Jamie and her husband made their decision for him to stay home with their daughter, while she took on the primary breadwinning role. Jamie talks about what the experience has been like and how she seeks to normalize it. Deciding to be a stay at home parent is not a choice only for women to make. Follow and Connect with Jamie Szal:Jamie E. T. Szal, Brann & Isaacson (brannlaw.com)LinkedIn: Jamie Szal | LinkedInRead Jamie's Work on Above the LawMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.If you want to take this work further and join a community of supportive and ambitious women who want to see you rise, check out the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum mastermind.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Annie Little is a real estate lawyer mom turned career coach. Annie specializes in supporting lawyers through their job searches and career transitions.Part of navigating a career transition is the salary negotiation. We dive into the real struggles women lawyers face when approaching interview questions about past salaries, figuring out your ideal salary number, and how to make the ask with confidence.  In this episode, we talk about Annie's journey from the practice of law to hiring her own coach to getting her coaching certification and starting her own business. She's passionate about helping lawyers find fulfillment in their careers, and part of that is owning your worth. Tune in for some ideas on how to approach your next career move. Since founding JD Nation in 2012, Annie has developed her Make Your Next Move™ method to help lawyers change the way they think about their legal career, so that they can find and land their ideal job. Annie's career advice has been featured by Law360, a LexisNexis company, Bloomberg Law, Northwestern University, Ms. JD, Attorney at Work, the Maryland Bar Association, and multiple podcasts. Follow and Connect with Annie Little:JD Nation: Lawyer Coaching for Experienced Attorneys (thejdnation.com) $500 off Make Your Next Move™: https://thejdnation.com/mynm-course LinkedIn: Annie Little, JD, CMC, ACC | LinkedInYouTube: Annie Little: Helping Lawyers Find and Land Their Ideal JobsInstagram: @thejdnationMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations,  the interviews featured on this podcast give you strategies to help you thrive. We aren't afraid to talk about our trials and our triumphs. No matter the challenges you face, this podcast aims to show you what's possible. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.If you want to take this work further and join a community of supportive and ambitious women who want to see you rise, check out the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum mastermind.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Do you have over six figures in law school debt? Have you ever calculated your net worth? Do you earn a sizable income but wonder where the money goes each month? These are all questions we tackle in this episode. Up next in the Mom Life and Law Podcast series on money is Rho Thomas. She's a trademark lawyer in BigLaw, a mom of two toddlers, and a personal finance advocate. Soon after their first son was born, Rho and her husband realized they had more than $670,000 in debt, comprised of their student loans, a car, and their mortgage. In addition, they had a negative net worth of over $340,000. She shares her journey of paying down debt aggressively, changing her money mindset, and paying it forward. Over the last 4 years, Rho and her husband have paid off over $400,000 of debt and hit a positive six-figure net worth earlier this year. In addition to her law practice, Rho is a personal finance coach who helps other lawyers make intentional lifestyle and money decisions to regain control of their time, build wealth, and live the lives of freedom and choice they deserve. She has been featured in outlets such as Yahoo! Finance, Refinery29, Mic, and on her own podcast, Wealthyesque.Debt doesn’t define you, and it doesn't have to stop you from your purpose!Follow and Connect with Rho Thomas:https://www.rhothomas.com/LinkedIn: Rho Thomas | LinkedInInstagram: @iamrhothomasMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.If you want to take this work further and join a community of women who want to see you rise, check out the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum mastermind.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Up next in the Mom Life and Law Podcast series on money is lawyer mom turned Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Advisor, Jennifer Belmont Jennings of Hightower Wealth Advisors.Jennifer is a former estate planning and family law attorney, who navigated her early years of practice during the financial crisis. She gained valuable skills as an attorney but found that the stress of litigation with an infant was not the life she wanted. Working now as a wealth advisor she gets to use her skills to help her clients confidently refine their financial plans to build wealth, live the lives they want, and leave a legacy. In this episode, Jennifer shares a bit about what it is like to work with a wealth advisor and empowers you to have the confidence to ask questions and to learn about building a team of professionals to help you build your wealth and your legacy.  Follow and Connect with Jessica Medina:https://hightowerstl.com/jennifer-belmont-jennings.htmlLinkedIn: Jennifer Belmont Jennings, JD, CFP® | LinkedInInstagram: @money.tea.legacy (Jennifer changed it from @money.tea.chablis after we recorded!)Twitter: @belmontjenningsMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.If you want to take this work further and join a community of women who want to see you rise, check out the Mom Life and Law Leadership Forum mastermind. Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Up next in the Mom Life and Law Podcast series on money is lawyer mom of twins and Accredited Financial Counselor, Jessica Medina of Jessica Medina, LLC.Have you had an inflection point in your life, where you knew you had to make a change? That moment came for Jessica Medina when she had to decide whether to put herself up for partner. Jessica practiced for eight years as a BigLaw litigation associate, before taking a position in the Division of Enforcement at the SEC. After practicing for nearly 14 years, she realized she needed to make a much bigger change. In 2018, she left the law to pursue a certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor. Now, Jessica helps lawyers figure out the  best strategies they can use, so that they can pursue their true passions and have a more fulfilling career.  Money can feel like a huge obstacle to making a change. In this episode, Jessica talks about her journey to financial freedom after BigLaw and how she uses her experience and training to help other lawyers do the same. Follow and Connect with Jessica Medina:https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/LinkedIn: Jessica Medina | LinkedInSchedule a Consult: https://www.jessicamedinallc.com/schedulingMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Up next in the Mom Life and Law Podcast series on money is Senior Partner & Wealth Advisor, Kristin Brandli Printon of Moxie Wealth Management. Her goal is to motivate and educate women so that they can make better financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Money isn't the ultimate goal. Instead, the goal is to learn how to use money to design your best life. Kristin believes that having deep discussions about your goals will frame your financial plan. What is your why? What do you want your life to look like? As a wealth advisor, Kristin is a professional who is determined to help you make the right plan that serves your goals. In this episode, Kristin describes how she first seeks to gain a deep understanding of what matters to her clients, so that she can collaborate with them effectively on a comprehensive financial approach for their future. She also shares how two pain points for lawyers--risk aversion and lack of time--often stop them from working with a professional. Kristin shares about why hiring someone who is as passionate about wealth management as you are about the law will actually help you with both of those pain points. Follow and Connect with Kristin Printon:https://www.moxiewealthmanagement.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinbrandliprinton/Schedule a Call with Kristin: https://my.timetrade.com/book/6C7NG Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

For the rest of the month of May, the episodes on the Mom Life and Law Podcast are going to be all about money, from how we think about it, to the goals we set, to some practical guidance on what to do, to what to consider when hiring money professionals, to negotiation, to getting intentional, when things may have been on auto-pilot for quite some time. Up first is Jacquette Timmons. Jacquette is a Financial Behaviorist, and the President & CEO of Sterling Investment Management, Inc. She focuses on the human side of money, where she helps people to pay as much attention to their behavior, choices, motivations, and the emotions that drive them, as they do to the numbers. She provides behavioral-based financial coaching, travels the country for speaking engagements (virtually, for now), hosts masterclasses and retreats, and shares her wisdom on the More Than Money Podcast. Her work has been featured on Minnesota Public Radio, SiriusXM, "Good Morning America," Oprah.com, CNN, HLN, FOX, Black Enterprise, NPR, Reuters.com, and the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, we dive into the common problems lawyers face with money management, risk aversion and feeling like they have no time. Jacquette shares strategies on how to get curious and intentional when it comes to your money, in a creative way that can get you excited about your future. Follow and Connect with Jacquette Timmons:https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/To do the exercise we discussed in this episode, visit: https://www.jacquettetimmons.com/wheel/ Instagram: @jacquettemtimmonsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquettetimmons Book: Financial IntimacyMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Estelle Winsett is a lawyer mom, a professional development director at an Am Law 200 firm, and a empowering force for other women lawyers. Estelle practiced in employment defense litigation before utilizing her law degree in a non-traditional way. She served as legal recruiter and then as Dean of Career Services at the University of Memphis School of Law. Estelle then joined Butler Snow as the firm's first Director of Professional Development, where she created a professional development department to help the firm's attorneys reach their fullest potential.In her spare time, she is a personal stylist for professional women. She loves fashion and showing women how to use style as a tool to own their power and have more fun. She hosts a free Facebook Group for professional women where she provides tips and tricks on style and empowerment.In this Episode, we discuss how Estelle empowered herself to make moves in her career, and how she shows up to empower other women. Follow and Connect with Estelle Winsett:https://www.estellewinsett.com/https://linktr.ee/estellewinsettFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerhousestyle/Instagram: @estellewinsettLinkedIn: Estelle Winsett | LinkedInAre you ready to take this conversation to a deeper level? Estelle is just one of many powerhouse women lawyers who will be speaking at Mom Life and Law LIVE. Join lawyer moms from across the country at this live virtual leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place on Friday, May 7, 2021 (the Friday before Mother's Day!). Register today!We are accredited for CLE in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, and Washington, and CLE accreditation is pending in California, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Laura Yaeger is a trial lawyer, a mom of twins, a leader in mass torts litigation, a legal consultant, a role model for women lawyers everywhere.Laura leads by example. She supports her network fiercely and helps other lawyers build confidence with her collaborative leadership style. She is the current chair of American Association for Justice’s Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus, co-founder and past chair of the AAJ’s LGBT Caucus, is on the AAJ Board of Governors, and is a member of the AAJ Executive Committee.Laura founded Yaeger Law, P.L.L.C. on the vision that clients and their situations matter. Her practice focuses on complex litigation and personal injury cases. She has represented thousands of individuals in multiple nationwide mass torts. Laura also founded Yaeger Legal Consulting, which helps lawyers and law firms amplify their practice by providing a wide range of services related to enhancing efficiency, productivity, and the logistics related to starting and running a law firm. In this episode, Laura shares ideas on how you can take bold action in your career, even when you're scared. She shares her career journey, how she learned the value of networking, and the benefits of building a personal board of directors as she made lateral career moves and then launched her own law firm.Follow and Connect with Laura Yaeger:https://www.yourlegalcounsel.net/http://www.yaegerlegalconsulting.com/Facebook: @yaegerlaw, @yaegerlegalconsultingInstagram: @yaegerlaw, @yaegerlegalconsultingLinkedIn: Laura Yaeger | LinkedInAre you ready to take this conversation to a deeper level? Laura is just one of many powerhouse women lawyers who will be speaking at Mom Life and Law LIVE. Join lawyer moms from across the country at this live virtual leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place on Friday, May 7, 2021 (the Friday before Mother's Day!). Register today!We are accredited for CLE in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, and Washington, and CLE accreditation is pending in California, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

How do you relax? How do you de-stress? How do you calm the overwhelm? If you are struggling, you are not alone. In this episode, hear from a dynamic lawyer mom who has shares some evidence-based strategies she uses herself and with her coaching clients.Marcia Narine Weldon is a lawyer, a mom, a law professor, a success coach, general counsel of a sustainable startup and of a boutique law firm, a business consultant, and a blogger on corporate law and sustainability. She's also a speed reader, which helps her get everything done!Through her coaching and teaching, she empowers lawyers to achieve laser-sharp clarity, boundless creativity, and radical consciousness in their lives and careers through holistic, evidence-based coaching and consulting strategies. Marcia works with clients who want to make a difference in the world drawing on her experience as a lawyer, professor, entrepreneur, and former Fortune 500 executive. She has over twenty years of experience empowering leaders in professional services, higher education, nonprofits, startups, and small businesses to transform their organizations and lives. In this episode, Marcia shares ideas on how you can become more productive, love your life, and reduce stress at the same time. Follow and Connect with Marcia Narine Weldon:https://www.illuminatingwisdom.com/Facebook: @ConsciousCoachingAndConsultingInstagram: @illuminatingwisdomLinkedIn: Marcia Narine Weldon | LinkedInAre you ready to take this conversation to a deeper level? Join lawyer moms from across the country at Mom Life and Law LIVE. This live virtual leadership summit for lawyer moms is taking place on Friday, May 7, 2021 (the Friday before Mother's Day!). Register today!We are accredited for CLE in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, and Washington, and CLE accreditation is pending in California, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Sara Williams is a is a trial lawyer, a mentor, a thought leader, a mother, a wife, a law professor, and a fierce supporter of other women. More than any role she plays, she is an example of a woman authentically walking in her purpose.  I had the pleasure of crossing paths with Sara at trial lawyer events, law professor conferences, and in Facebook groups for lawyer moms. Before we became friends, I admired her warmth and her confidence. Sara is not afraid to speak up when it is needed and to encourage other women to do the same.  Her passion is to encourage professional women to be authentic, to demand their seat at the table, and to advocate for themselves. As she says in her thought leadership videos, women can be both feminine, AND formidable.Follow and Connect with Sara Williams:https://sarawilliamsesq.com/https://shunnarah.com/attorneys/sara-williams/swilliamsFacebook: @sarawilliamsesqInstagram: @sarawilliamsesqYouTube Channel: Sara Williams Esq. - YouTubeLinkedIn: Sara Williams | LinkedInAre you ready to take this authenticity conversation to a deeper level? Join Sara, her fellow live event speakers, and lawyer moms from across the country at Mom Life and Law LIVE. This live virtual leadership summit for lawyer moms is taking place on Friday, May 7, 2021 (the Friday before Mother's Day!). Register today!We are accredited for CLE in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, and Washington, and CLE accreditation is pending in California, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Ari Alvarez is on a mission to help diverse attorneys advance in their careers. She is a partner at Holland & Knight, a certified career coach, and a certified life coach. She is also the host of the Legally Balanced Podcast.Through the Legally Balanced Podcast, Ari provides practical, bite-sized nuggets of career and business development advice for diverse attorneys, much of which was the advice she wished she knew when she was on her path to partnership. Her goal is to give diverse lawyers an edge, by sharing what she has learned in her 25 years of practice. In this episode, we discuss her passion for helping diverse attorneys reach the next level in their careers and some practical tips that associates can use today.Follow and Connect with Ari Alvarez: https://legallybalanced.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Ari-Alvarez/ Facebook: @legallybalancedInstagram: @legallybalancedllcAre you ready to connect with other listeners of Mom Life and Law?Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!We are accredited for CLE in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Missouri. CLE accreditation is pending in California, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Imagine you're on maternity leave, bathing your newborn baby in the sink, and you get a multiple calls from your boss. He needs to be briefed on an issue before a meeting the next day. He then gets mad and berates you for not picking up those calls, all while you're on unpaid maternity leave. That's just what happened to Melissa Caballero Alton during maternity leave with her first son. She decided enough was enough. She left her firm and started her own when her first son was only 2.5 months old. She doesn't believe lawyer moms should have to choose their work over their families. Burned-out, over-worked, stressed-out employees are not good for anyone. She has built a life and a schedule to intentionally put her family first. This is how she finds joy and balance. The way she's been able to do this is by owning her own law firm and choosing her practice areas thoughtfully. Melissa won't choose a case or a client over her family. She boldly and bravely tells her clients that she is a dedicated advocate, will help them solve their problems, AND that her family comes first. She thoughtfully selects the cases and the clients she takes, to create the work-life balance she wants.Melissa is also a huge supporter of other lawyer moms with her social media profiles, blog, YouTube videos, and Facebook group, all called The Objectionable Mom. Listen and get inspired to build a life that works for you.Connect with and Follow Melissa Alton's Blog at: https://linktr.ee/TheObjectionableMomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theobjectionablemom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ObjectionableMom/LinkedIn: Melissa Caballero AltonAre you ready to connect with other listeners of Mom Life and Law?Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!We are accredited for CLE in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Missouri. CLE accreditation is pending in California, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Tovah Kopan is a mom of three boys, a recovering lawyer, legal technology consultant, podcast host, non-profit co-founder, activist, and outspoken supporter of all women. With her podcast co-host and fellow lawyer mom, Rielly Karsh, Tovah encourages women to build an intentional life, filled with purpose, meaning, and courage through a weekly message on the We Go Boldly Podcast. In this episode, we dive into why Tovah was inspired to start a podcast that unpacks society's expectations of women and the importance of authenticity. We then examine how she has experienced the power of joy in the context of sadness or crisis to fuel her into bold action. Connect with and Follow Tovah Kopan at:https://wegoboldlypodcast.blubrry.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogether/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiative/about/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tovahkopan/ Lawyer Moms Foundationhttps://www.lawyermomsfoundation.org/Kids Take a Stand: https://www.lawyermomsfoundation.org/kidstakeastandhomehttps://lawyermomsaction.org/Are you ready to connect with other listeners of Mom Life and Law?Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Melanie Lippman is an image consultant, personal branding expert, and confidence coach for women lawyers.  Are you tired of the clothes in your closet, many of which you haven't worn for most of the pandemic? Back when you had to go into the office, did you spend several minutes each morning standing in your closet, trying to decide what to wear? Do you dread buying clothes because you don't feel like it's easy to find things that flatter your figure?Melanie Lippman works with women lawyers to stop the stress and overwhelm of getting dressed that holds you back from achieving next-level visibility. She helps you define your personal brand style in a way that makes you instantly recognizable, memorable, and seen as a leader.⁣ Melanie feels that when you are confident about how you present yourself you are able to show up and conquer anything the day brings you!  Tune in for some ideas and inspiration to reclaim your time and feel great in your clothes, just as you are. Connect with and Follow Melanie Lippman at:https://www.melanielippman.com/ Group Coaching Program: https://www.melanielippman.com/standoutstyleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanielippman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanielippmanstyleconsulting/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/personalstylistmelanielippman/ Are you ready to connect with other listeners of Mom Life and Law?Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Sue Bunnell is currently a Senior Vice President and Managing Counsel at Wells Fargo, where she has been for over 20 years in a variety of legal roles. She currently leads a team handling information security, technology, renewable energy, physical security, property management, construction, and a wide-ranging vendor transactional practice in support of the company’s over 6000 locations in 33 countries worldwide. As you can imagine, she has been quite busy during the pandemic, serving as a guiding voice on Wells Fargo’s COVID-19 and pandemic response activities to keep essential workers and customers safe in Wells Fargo’s facilities. Sue prioritizes uplifting other women with her non-profit work. She is the President and co-Chair of Leading Women in Technology ("LWT"), a women’s professional development and advancement non-profit that started in the San Francisco Bay Area, and she is on the Board of the Professional Business Women of California. Sue also has a boutique career therapy practice, helping professionals learn how to articulate and advocate for their own excellence and worth in their resume, interviews, and critical career negotiations.And, in her spare time, she is mom to two teenage sons!  In this episode, we discuss navigating career progression, how to drive career success by leading with intention, figuring out your personal brand, and the value of authenticity.  Tune in for some insight into how Sue navigated the early years of her motherhood journey and how she stepped into more visible roles to drive her career success as her children grew older and more self-sufficient. Connect with and Follow Sue Bunnell at: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/suebunnell.  Leading Women in Technology ("LWT"): http://www.lwtleadership.org/wilpower LWT on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lwtleadership. Sue Bunnell is speaking on one of the panels at Mom Life and Law LIVE. She will be speaking on how authenticity is the foundation to a meaningful legal career, sharing insight from her law practice and leadership roles. Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has faced sexism and gendered norms with the fierce determination to use her own voice and to chart her own path. In this episode, Judge Aquilina details her journey through formative experiences that shaped her into the woman and the judge she is today. She is a mom of 5, judge, author, law professor, retired military JAG officer, and motivational speaker. Through it all, she has used her strength to speak out, not only for herself, but also for other women. Connect with and Follow Judge Aquilina at:www.rosemarieaquilina.comBooks: Just Watch Me, All Rise, Triple Cross Killer, Feel No Evil Facebook: @authoraquilinaInstagram: @authoraquilinaNew Podcast, Coming Soon: Warrior Women Speak: Because Your Voice Matters Podcast Facebook: @warriorwomenspeakPodcast Instagram: @warriorwomenspeakJudge Aquilina is presenting one of the Keynote Speeches at Mom Life and Law LIVE. She will be speaking on living and practicing law with courage, sharing insight from her years in practice and on the bench. You won't want to miss this opportunity. Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect with and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Claire E. Parsons is a law firm partner, mother of two daughters, published author, and passionate advocate of mindfulness meditation. At a low point in her life and career, she began a mindfulness practice. Claire shares how it transformed her life, her motherhood journey, and her legal career. Claire completed the 160-hour online meditation teacher certification program with The Mindfulness Center, to refine her understanding of the science of mindfulness and its practical applications. Claire enjoys writing and teaching about her experience with mindfulness in her practical, and often humorous voice, to help others in the legal profession take their legal minds from burdened to brilliant.Listen in for insight into how mindfulness can help you gain clarity, reduce stress, and create a little bit of mental space for self-compassion. Connect with Claire E. Parsons and find mindfulness resources: Blog: brilliantlegalmind.comAdams Law: adamsattorneys.comLinkedIn: Claire E. ParsonsInstagram: @brilliantlegalmindBook: #networkedMindfulness Resources: https://claireeparsons.com/mindfulnessresources/Claire is presenting an ethics CLE on mindfulness for lawyers at Mom Life and Law LIVE. She and her co-presenter, Jeena Cho will introduce you to mindfulness techniques and show you how these techniques will help you maintain a level of ethical excellence in your law practice. Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Heather Chauvin is a woman wise beyond her years. She is a mom of three boys, former social worker, author, leadership coach, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and so much more. Heather helps ambitious, overwhelmed women conquer their fears and become leaders at work and home. Heather uses a signature approach to help her clients create and enjoy sustainability, profitability, and ease in business and in life.She is the host of the Mom Is In Control Podcast where she reveals her most vulnerable truths about womanhood, marriage, parenting, living through stage 4 cancer, and running a successful business without burning out. She just released her first book, Dying To Be A Good Mother. She wants women to realize that our job is to feel good. The better we feel, the better the impact we can have in the world. Tune in for some inspiration from this remarkable woman.Connect with and Follow Heather at:Instagram: @heatherchauvin_Facebook: @heatherchauvincoachingPodcast: Mom ls In ControlWebsite: www.heatherchauvin.comThe last several episodes and many more to come have all featured women I’ve met online, by being open to the possibility of making meaningful connections at virtual events and on social media. Do you want to make meaningful connections with women who will uplift and inspire you?Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live. Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

It's amazing how you can make meaningful connections online, if you're open to the possibility. Talar Herculian Coursey has never met a stranger. I met Talar on LinkedIn during the pandemic. We found out we had a few friends in common, all of whom were also women each of us had me online. Talar is a pro at making meaningful connections and supporting others. It shows up in her work as General Counsel for Vista Ford, in the books she's authored and co-authored, and in her work to support a charity close to her heart, the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (S.O.A.R.). She connects with other people with ease and has used that superpower to do a lot of good in this world. Hear about her journey in life and in the law in this week's episode. Her passion will inspire you. Connect on LinkedIn: @talaresqConnect on Instagram: @talaresqBuy #Networked on AmazonBuy Ralphy's Rules for Living the Good Life on AmazonDonate to S.O.A.R. at: bit.ly/RalphysRulesThe last few episodes and several episodes to come all feature women I’ve met online, by being open to the possibility of making meaningful connections at virtual events and on social media. Do you want to make meaningful connections with women who will uplift and inspire you?Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good. Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live. The early bird discount is only available through March 7, 2021.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Several years into her law practice, Aman Costigan came to the realization that she didn't want lose all the parts of her identity as a person in order to be a good lawyer. In fact, when she followed the teachings of her yoga practice, she found freedom to start showing up authentically. Part of showing up authentically was sharing her love of yoga with other lawyers. As a partner at a law firm in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Aman practices as independent counsel for tribunals deciding professional disciplinary actions. Her job can certainly be stressful. Aman shares how yoga, mindfulness techniques, and really learning about how energy flows through the body has helped her to manage her stress and thrive. Now, she's teaching other lawyers to do the same. Aman launched her own company, Beyond Yoga for Lawyers and her current offering is a 10-week program for lawyers to explore yoga and other mindfulness techniques like they've never experienced before. The virtual program starts March 24, 2021 and runs until May 26, 2021, with weekly classes over Zoom. Connect with Aman Costigan at:Beyond Yoga for Lawyers: https://beyondyogaforlawyers.comInstagram: @beyondyoga_for_lawyersLinkedIn: Aman CostiganAman will also be leading a yoga class for attendees of Mom Life and Law LIVE! Your event registration includes registration to Aman's class on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30am EST. This will be an opportunity for lawyer moms to continue to socialize and connect, after the full day program. Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. You deserve to thrive. Register today!When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good.Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/live. The early bird discount is only available February 21 through March 7, 2021.Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, Megan gives you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Do you dream a life and a career that actually work for you? Are you craving connection with other women who understand what you’re going through right now? Are you frustrated by the lack of diversity and the low number of women in leadership positions in the law? Moms get shit done. If not us, if not now, then when? Mom Life and Law LIVE is a leadership summit for lawyer moms, taking place virtually on Friday, May 7, 2021. When powerful women gather, we make meaningful connections that help us in business and in life. Gather with lawyer moms from different industries and geographic locations to expand your network. Whether you feel like you are on top of your game or you feel disappointed in where you are in your career, we have the ability to harness our collective wisdom to improve our lives. Learn from leaders in the law and in other industries to help you build the life you want. Then, let's set our sights on changing our profession for good. Register today at: https://www.momlifeandlaw.com/liveRead the program agenda, learn about the powerful and diverse speakers, and get excited to have some fun with your fellow lawyer moms on the Friday before Mother's Day. The early bird discount is only available February 21 through March 7, 2021. You deserve to thrive. Register today! Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, Megan gives you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Megan shares her takeaways from four months of interviewing badass women on the Mom Life and Law Podcast. While on a mission to help lawyer moms thrive, Megan's interviews reveal a common theme: we are all seeking purpose and fulfilment in our lives. The women who have shared their stories and experiences on the podcast have shown us all great examples of what is possible when we pursue our purpose. Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, we give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Jabeen Adawi has dedicated her legal career to serving victims of gender-based violence and underserved communities. From litigation to non-profit work to clinical teaching, she navigated changes in her legal career in the midst of navigating the challenges of young motherhood. In this episode, Jabeen shares the lessons that have helped her thrive at home and in her career, ultimately leading to a leadership position as the Director of the Family Law Clinic at the University of Pittsburg School of Law. Connect with Jabeen Adawi at:Jabeen Adawi | School of Law | University of PittsburghFamily Law Clinic | School of Law | University of PittsburghLinkedIn: Jabeen AdawiMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

You can get what you want, all by tapping into the power of your thoughts. If you are a lawyer mom who feels like you don't have the life and career you want, this week's guest, Charise Naifeh has some insight for you. As a litigator in Biglaw turned life coach, Charise coaches lawyer moms to help you make groundbreaking changes in your lives by first helping you change your thoughts. Have you tried talking to friends, loved ones, colleagues, or even a therapist, and you still don't feel like there is a way to get what you want out of life? Your thoughts shape your feelings, which propel you into action and drive your results. If you begin thinking you can get what you want, you will create the result you want. Tune in to hear more! Find and Follow Charise Naifeh at:https://www.happylawmom.comFacebook: @happylawmomInstagram: @happylawmomLinkedIn: Charise NaifehMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Megan Siddall is a lawyer mom and the managing partner of Miner Siddall, LLP in Boston, Massachusetts, where she represents criminal defendants in white collar cases and other criminal appeals. She is a champion for women solo practitioners and small firm owners. In this episode, Megan details her experience in BigLaw and how she came to the realization that she wanted the independence to practice when she wanted, how she wanted, and with which clients she wanted. Rather than worrying about internal law firm politics and the pressures one experiences within a very large firm, Megan wanted to focus on her clients. She now helps people accused of wrongdoing navigate one of the most difficult times in their lives. She has found great personal and professional satisfaction in being a counselor and fierce litigator. Find and Follow Megan Siddall at:https://www.msdefenders.comLinkedIn: Megan SiddallLinkedIn: Miner Siddall, LLPTwitter: @megansiddallMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Christy Keating spent twenty years as a prosecutor, serving her community. She now serves a larger community of parents as the Founder & CEO of The Heartful Parent. Christy's career transition from litigator to entrepreneur was a thoughtful one and a heartful one. In this episode, she shares about the struggles she faces in working motherhood, why she made her career transition, and her current mission as a parenting coach. She now spends her days helping parents address parenting challenges so that they can experience more love, joy, and connection in their families. Tune in for some thoughtful reflection and some practical parenting tips. Christy shares her framework for how to respond to parenting challenges when we feel stuck and don’t quite know how to best help our children—from toddlers to teens—mange their big emotions. She developed the “Parenting Outside The B.O.C.S. Framework” to help you eliminate that stuck feeling and know what to do next. She has provided a graphic for all of us to reference with this framework.Framework Infographic: https://www.theheartfulparent.com/bocsFind and Follow Christy Keating at:https://www.theheartfulparent.comhttps://www.savvyparentssafekids.com/Facebook: @theheartfulparentInstagram: @theheartfulparentLinkedIn: Christy KeatingMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Sari de la Motte is a trial consultant, coach, author, speaker, podcaster, and all around badass. In this episode, hear a little bit about the coaching she does to help lawyers find success in the courtroom. It all starts with your mindset.Her strategies can help anyone succeed in their profession. Start with believing, "I am amazing." You don't have to earn it. You start there. Sari explains about the power you can tap into when you shift your mindset. To get the chance to work with Sari, join her H2H Crew Membership. The H2H Crew will have it's next launch for three days only, January 19th-21, 2021. Learn the From Hostage to Hero Method in your own home. The membership includes the From Hostage to Hero Course, Live Training, Mindset Coaching, Case Workshops, Guest Webinars, Voir Dire Circles and more!Find and Follow Sari de la Motte at:https://www.saridlm.conhttps://www.fromhostagetohero.com/Book: From Hostage to HeroPodcast: From Hostage to Hero PodcastFacebook: @fromhostagetoheroInstagram: @saridelamotteMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Kristen Gibbons Feden fights for survivors of sexual assault and abuse in their pursuit of civil justice as an attorney at Saltz, Mongeluzzi & Bendesky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has spent her career passionately fighting for justice, both as a civil trial lawyer, and as a prosecutor. She is well known as the prosecutor who stared down Bill Cosby, when she tapped into her passion while delivering the closing argument that helped to obtain the conviction in that case. While seemingly at the top of her game career-wise, Kristen's long hours took a toll on her and on her kids. In this episode, she acknowledges that being a mom and a trial lawyer is not easy. She has experienced the crushing mom guilt we all get from time to time. A particularly low point motivated her to make some meaningful changes at home, and at work. It all comes back to remembering what is important to you. Kristen shares how taking time to reflect was key. Her passion for motherhood, for advocating for victims in the courtroom, and for finding a way to enjoy both can give us all ideas on how to thrive in the chaos. Find and Follow Kristen Gibbons Feden at:https://www.smbb.com/attorney/kristen-m-gibbons-feden/Instagram: @kgfedenTwitter: @kgfedenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-gibbons-feden/Kristen is delivering the Morning Keynote Speech on January 28, 2021 at the For Women By Women Trial Advocacy Training. Her topic is one that will inspire and empower all trial lawyers at this virtual, two-day CLE training—"Fighting to Be Fearless: Using Your Strengths to Own the Courtroom." For Women By Women is a virtual trial advocacy training that will bring together women litigators from across the country to hone their trial advocacy skills, make meaningful connections, and knock out a year's worth of CLE credits. The training will take place January 28-29, 2021. Women litigators will have the opportunity to learn best practices and then try them out in small groups with expert trainers. Empower yourself by enrolling today at: tactlawyer.com/forwomenbywomen/Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Sarah-Nell Walsh is a business coach and growth strategist. She coaches professionals on how to grow their business, hone their leadership skills, and transition careers. She also happens to be a lawyer mom of 2 who, prior to launching her coaching career, spent 15 years as a partner and litigation team leader in BigLaw. Sarah-Nell details her journey that led her to making the radical choice to leave a prestigious legal career to start a business as a coach. She shares insight into the choices she made to be true to herself and to show-up authentically. She now uses her insight and experience to help her clients excel and find joy in their careers. Follow Sarah-Nell Walsh at:https://www.wayfinders-atl.com/Facebook: @wayfinders.atlInstagram: @wayfinders.atlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-nellwalsh/Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Heather Hubbard lives each day with simple courage. She has a message that provides clarity and guidance that we all can apply: do something each day that is courageous, no matter how small. That practice will change your life. Heather was a litigator, partner, and practice group leader who achieved great success in her legal career. She then left the practice of law to start her own company, focusing on helping women lawyers and other professionals achieve success in their own careers. You may know her from her wildly successful events and former podcast, Hustle and Flow with Heather Hubbard. She was an in-demand and highly sought after thought leader and professional development advisor. And, in the midst of a global pandemic, she made another bold career change. She's closing her former company to start a new one called, Simple Courage. Heather speaks about how simple courage is a message and a movement. She found that when she stopped playing the role others expected of her and quit trying to please everyone else, her life and career became fuller, richer, and more peaceful. Her guidance and wisdom have changed my life and career for the better. She lives as an example of someone who boldly follows her heart and her dreams. She encouraged me and countless others to go for our dreams. She wants to help all of us become the bravest, boldest, truest versions of ourselves. Her new company launches in January 2021. Sign-up for her email newsletter to be the first to hear about what Heather Hubbard will offer this world next! Follow Heather Hubbard at:http://simplecourage.com/Facebook: @heatherjoyhubbardInstagram: @heatherjoyhubbard and @simple_courageMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Elizabeth Lippy is a lawyer mom of many talents. She is a named partner of her own law firm, Fairlie & Lippy, P.C., the Director of Trial Advocacy at Temple Law School, and the Executive Director of Trial Advocacy Consulting and Training, LL.C. ("TACT"). And, she happens to be a mentor and a friend of mine. Liz has found great success in her career and in her life by adapting to anything that is thrown her way. In this episode, she shares her journey to success and her passion for teaching. Liz and I have teamed-up to adapt a special program she had to cancel, due to COVID-19. We have partnered to turn an in-person trial advocacy training to a virtual one, where women from across the country can have an opportunity to hone their trial skills, develop leadership skills, and network with some of the best legal minds in the country.For Women By Women Trial Advocacy Training is a live, two-day training that will take place virtually from January 28-29, 2021. We are bringing together ambitious women litigators to learn from some of the best trial lawyers and trial advocacy educators in the country. Check out the training agenda, the roster of speakers and trainers, and the opportunities for VIP coaching at www.tactlawyer.com/forwomenbywomen/Connect and Follow Liz at:www.tactlawyer.comInstagram: @tactlawyerFacebook: @tactlawyerLinkedIn: Trial Advocacy Consulting & Training, LL.C.Mom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Do you know a Superwoman? Krista Thompson is Associate General Counsel for a satellite manufacturing company on the space coast of Florida. She has a decade of experience working in-house, is currently parenting three toddlers as a single mom, and writes regularly for her own wildly successful blog. It's easy for all of us to look at Krista as Superwoman. Instead, Krista refers to herself, and aptly titled her blog, as Recovering Superwoman. With passion as her superpower, Krista uses her voice to speak the truth. She uses her platform to help share the lessons she learned from harrowing experiences in her own life, including domestic violence, co-dependency, and divorce. Krista is determined to help women in their own journeys, as they aim to recover from trying to be Superwomen. We do not have to have it all or try to do it all. Krista shows-up authentically as a fierce supporter of all moms. Read Krista's Blog Here: Recovering Superwoman: One Day at a Time... https://recoveringsuperwoman.com/Connect and Follow Krista:Instagram: @recoveringsuperwomanFacebook: @recoveringsuperwomanPinterest: @recoveringsuperwomanMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law

Iffy Ibekwe is the "Just in Case" Lawyer, who helps women build their legacies through estate planning. She is a mother to four children, a law firm owner, a businesswoman, and a woman on a mission to empower and encourage other women. In this episode, she shares her journey to law firm ownership and to finding joy in the practice of law. One of the keys to her success is that she allows herself to dream. She embraces her futuristic superpower and strategizes thoughtfully. She has created a law practice that allows her to enjoy her work, to help serve and encourage women, and to have time to enjoy her family. Since launching her law firm, her path has been very intentional. Tune in to listen to a women living in her power and loving it!Connect with Iffy Ibekwe:Website: www.willsintexas.comFacebook: @ibekwelawyerInstagram: @thejustincaselawyerYouTube: Iffy Ibekwe - YouTubeConnect with Iffy on LinkedIn: Ifeoma "Iffy" Ibekwe, Esq. | LinkedInJoin Iffy's Email ListMom Life and Law is a podcast for lawyer moms who are expected to mother as if they have no job and lawyer as if they have no children. In the face of these expectations, I give you strategies to help you thrive. Each week, invest some time to reframe your mindset, own your power, and set yourself up for success. You deserve it.Connect and Follow Mom Life and Law at:www.momlifeandlaw.comFacebook: @momlifeandlawInstagram: @momlifeandlawTwitter: @momlifeandlawLinkedIn: Mom Life and Law