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2 episodes with family law attorneys
2 episodes with family law attorneys
2 episodes with family law attorneys
Slam the Gavel welcomes back Lisa Goodpaster back to the podcast. Lisa was last on Season 4, Episode 107. Lisa is the author of, "Alienating When Parents Won't Parent," (Simon & Schuster) and today discussed courses that are coming out for children and parents navigating through the family court system. These courses will create change and focus on attachment, not alienation. Families come first, not greed in the courts. The courts should be restoring attachment not destroying it. The object is to educate the kids before they age out of the system. The course is for kids ages 7 to 17. The course: https://www.skool.com/alienated-6089/aboutTo Reach Lisa Goodpaster: alienatedbylisa@yahoo.com***** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536 Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.comhttps://ko-fi.com/maryannpetri*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/
Get ready for more candid conversations and empowering advice on the Power of the Ask Podcast! Join co-hosts Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams for a unique episode where they step into the spotlight and share their personal journeys!In this episode, it's Lisa's turn to open up. She shares her journey from her independent spirit as a young woman making it on her own (at the age of 18!) in the fashion industry to becoming a leading matrimonial and family law attorney. Lisa discusses navigating divorce, raising a family, going back to school to earn her law degree, and ultimately building one of the largest matrimonial law firms in New York. She reveals the key moments and pivotal “asks” that shaped her trajectory. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, setting priorities, and advocating for yourself and others, especially when it comes to financial matters.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Cultivate Confidence: Discover how Lisa's personal style contributes to her success.Ask Strategically: Hear her insights on timing, consideration, and giving back.Overcome Rejection: Lisa shares how she handles setbacks and keeps moving forward.Achieve Financial Empowerment: Understand why asking is crucial for women's financial well-being.-------About Lisa:Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals.Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2023, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards, Lisa is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council.In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and by the Forbes Business Council. She is also interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to child custody in a host of media ranging from The Wall Street Journal to PEOPLE Magazine.Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the executive board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of Family Legal Care (formerly known as LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today). Important Links:Savvy LadiesPrecious Williams' LinkedInLisa Zeiderman's LinkedIn
Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman and co-host of The Power of the Ask podcast for Savvy Ladies. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2023, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards. Connect with Lisa for practical tips about securing your financial future after divorce:Web: mzwnylaw.comWeb: savvyladies.orgLI: @LisaZeidermanIG: @LisaZeidermanFB: @LisaZeiderman
Although divorce is fairly common, many couples do not know the warning signs that divorce may be in their future. Unfortunately, this means that many couples miss the opportunity to prevent or avoid divorce. Knowing signs that divorce may be on the horizon helps you and your spouse take informed action if you notice key behaviors in your own marriage. This podcast is based on an article titled: Signs That It Is Time to Explore Divorce. To learn more about our Omaha, Nebraska divorce attorneys, call 855-805-0595 or schedule a consultation online.
In this episode, Ken Jewell of Jewell Law shares his insights on handling the unique challenges that arise during the holiday season for families in the midst of divorce. Ken focuses on strategies to safeguard children from the emotional complexities of divorce, providing practical advice for parents to maintain stability and joy for their kids during this sensitive time. Ken sees the divorce process as an opportunity for a fresh start. His goal is to develop creative and smart solutions to a client's concerns. Ken has vast experience in handling some of the most difficult and thorny issues to be encountered in a divorce whether it involves child custody and/or uncovering well-hidden assets. Ken educates his clients about their litigation options and conducts negotiations from a position of strength by drawing heavily on his background in psychology and as a research law librarian to develop strategies that uniquely achieve the client's desired results. Ken earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Hofstra University and a law degree from St. John's University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all New York State courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. Ken was a State Supreme Court Law Librarian from 1986-96, and a legal assistant with a NYS investigative commission from 1996-99 before entering private practice. He has a deep understanding of New York's procedural rules which frequently enables him to out maneuver his opponents in court through oral and written advocacy. Throughout his legal career, Ken has been recognized for his contributions to the profession. He has been named a “Top Attorney” by New York Magazine for 2018-2020, a Top Attorney by the New York Law Journal in 2019 and 2020, one of the “Top Attorneys in Metro New York” by The New York Times Magazine in 2015-19 and one of the “10 Best” in terms of client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys since 2019. Ken was recognized by Fortune Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and Bloomberg Business week as a Top Family Law Attorneys for 2020. In addition to his law practice, Ken is a member of the New York State Bar Association and belongs to the group's Family Law Legislative Committee, Family Law Section. Ken was also a member of the Standing Committee on Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York for many years, all of which allowed him to attain a depth of knowledge and expertise held by few matrimonial and family attorneys. Follow us on social media for more divorce advice: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richinrelationship/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richinrelationship/ Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/richinrelationship/_created
Divorce is hard. And the aftermath of healing is a space of strength. Hosts, Mick Smith and Kindra Riber, want to make sure you are not alone during divorce, parental alienation, and custody battles. They bring real people and real stories to you so you can be equipped to heal yourself, your children and recover from the aftermath of family trauma and drama.Did you know that divorce lawyers have a similar nature of work as that of family lawyers? During divorce proceedings, close communication and clear communication is key. Communication cuts both ways. Your lawyer must also be a good listener, able to hear and fully comprehend your wishes, goals, and priorities.Having a certified divorce financial analyst on your team during a divorce can reduce stress and save money on legal fees. Many of the decisions made in divorce are financial in nature. High net worth divorces can be more complicated financially. than other divorces involve asset valuation, hidden assets, and complex tax issues.Hiring experienced representation is non negotiable in high net worth divorces. During this episode, we'll discuss all these issues to understand how they work and how they may be the correct option for you. By the end of this episode, you will be better equipped to know what to do, And we will encourage you to contact our guest matrimonial attorney, certified divorce and financial analyst and high net worth representative Lisa Zeiderman.Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP. A Matrimonial Attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularlyhandles complex financial and custody divorce matters for high net worth individuals.Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Women Attorneys for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among other awards, Ms. Zeiderman is also a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children.In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal and various other publications and quoted on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to child custody.Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today.Email: Mollie Fullington mollconkfull@gmail.com (Lisa's Agent)Website: https://lisazeiderman.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-zeiderman-esq-a2a041a/recent-activity/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisazeidermanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.zeiderman.3If you find yourself entangled in a high-conflict divorce or experiencing the heart-wrenching alienation from your children, we encourage you to share your story with us. Reach out to us at theaftermathhealing@gmail.com and let your voice be heard.This has been a Mediacasters Production.
In this episode, Ken Jewell of Jewell Law shares his insights on handling the unique challenges that arise during the holiday season for families in the midst of divorce. Ken focuses on strategies to safeguard children from the emotional complexities of divorce, providing practical advice for parents to maintain stability and joy for their kids during this sensitive time. Ken sees the divorce process as an opportunity for a fresh start. His goal is to develop creative and smart solutions to a client's concerns. Ken has vast experience in handling some of the most difficult and thorny issues to be encountered in a divorce whether it involves child custody and/or uncovering well-hidden assets. Ken educates his clients about their litigation options and conducts negotiations from a position of strength by drawing heavily on his background in psychology and as a research law librarian to develop strategies that uniquely achieve the client's desired results. Ken earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Hofstra University and a law degree from St. John's University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all New York State courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. Ken was a State Supreme Court Law Librarian from 1986-96, and a legal assistant with a NYS investigative commission from 1996-99 before entering private practice. He has a deep understanding of New York's procedural rules which frequently enables him to out maneuver his opponents in court through oral and written advocacy. Throughout his legal career, Ken has been recognized for his contributions to the profession. He has been named a “Top Attorney” by New York Magazine for 2018-2020, a Top Attorney by the New York Law Journal in 2019 and 2020, one of the “Top Attorneys in Metro New York” by The New York Times Magazine in 2015-19 and one of the “10 Best” in terms of client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys since 2019. Ken was recognized by Fortune Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine and Bloomberg Business week as a Top Family Law Attorneys for 2020. In addition to his law practice, Ken is a member of the New York State Bar Association and belongs to the group's Family Law Legislative Committee, Family Law Section. Ken was also a member of the Standing Committee on Civil Practice Law and Rules of the State of New York for many years, all of which allowed him to attain a depth of knowledge and expertise held by few matrimonial and family attorneys. Follow us on social media for more divorce advice: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richinrelationship/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richinrelationship/ Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/richinrelationship/_created
How do you know if you hired right divorce attorney for your case? This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is an inside peek into the minds and personalities of the top family law attorneys of New York City. Introducing: Michael Calogero https://www.cohenclairlans.com/attorneys/michael-calogero Lois Liberman https://www.blankrome.com/people/lois-j-liberman Nicky Rooz https://selwlaw.com/nicky-rooz/ Any divorce attorney can get you divorced, but who's going to the right person in your corner to help fight for what's most important to you and your children? In you're wondering: Which NYC divorce attorney has the best bedside manner? How do I know if I'm hiring the right divorce attorney? How much do divorce attorneys cost? How long will my divorce take? Take a listen to this very special episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce! a word from our sponsors... Our Family Wizard is here to make coparenting EASIER. Free tips and guidance for those navigating a challenging coparenting relationship available for our of our listeners, head here: http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuck For more support, join our private community on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thehownottosuckatdivorcecommunity
What You'll Hear In This Episode:- About Aaron's areas of expertise, including divorce, custody, child support, and pre- and postnuptial agreements- The importance of setting clear financial terms during engagement reduces marital issues- Fairer prenups lead to happier marriages- Discussing what couples want to achieve with the agreement instead of using the term "prenup"- Addressing the negative connotations and stereotypes associated with prenuptial agreements- Meeting legal requirements such as signing the prenup at least a week ahead and having an opportunity to meet with an attorney- Using prenuptial agreements to achieve transparency in relationships-- Negative consequences of financial surprises during a relationship, such as hidden debt- Regular meetings to discuss finances, similar to shareholders' meetings- Communal assets and their potential complications in divorce, such as owning a house or making mortgage payments before marriage- The potential loss of pre-marital assets in divorce settlements- The benefits of having joint and separate accounts or an allowance system- The tendency for people to be more comfortable being physically naked than financially open- Lack of transparency in finances negatively affecting other areas of a relationship- Being open about finances showing vulnerability and strengthening the overall relationship- Not all family law attorneys are knowledgeable about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements- The trade-offs involved in prenuptial agreements and the importance of making an intentional choice Key quotes:"My wife and I have regular checkpoints, whether it's annually or quarterly or even monthly, for us to sit down and talk about the finances." — Aaron Thomas"A couple can be married for 10, 15, 20 years, and then a divorce happens and all of a sudden the wife is like, ‘What do you mean he wants half of the house that I paid for for 20 years? What do you mean he wants half of my retirement when he sat on the couch when I was out there busting my rear end to earn this money?' She didn't realize that when she got married, the default rule is that everything the couple earned over the course of the marriage is considered marital property." — Aaron Thomas"Setting clear financial terms during engagement reduces marital issues, and fair prenups lead to happier marriages." — Lisa Shield"Without a prenup, a lot of people lose what they built up even before the marriage." — Aaron Thomas"Most couples find it best to have, like I said, three buckets, a joint bucket and then two separate buckets so you still have autonomy over the money in your separate funds." — Aaron Thomas"It's one of the biggest issues about relationships in general…people fall in love and they're under the illusion that whatever they're feeling in the initial stages is going to go on for the rest of the relationship." — Lisa Shield"People today...have an easier time getting physically naked than they do getting fiscally naked." — Aaron Thomas"What you are saying is that having a prenup isn't just about preparing for what will happen in the case of a divorce. When you write a prenup, you're also looking at how you're going to handle your finances throughout the marriage. That's a very important distinction that you're making there." — Lisa Shield"And I would actually say that one of the sexiest things my husband ever did was on our fifth date, he sat down and he literally said, these are my finances. He told me. And for me, I felt so taken care of because he was being completely transparent. It spoke volumes about who he is, who he would be as a partner, and what our future would look like together. A lot of couples are afraid to talk about those things, but for me, it was sexy." — Lisa ShieldContinue On Your Journey: Lisa Shield | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Book a Call With LisaEmail the podcast at: podcast@lisashield.com
Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP. A Matrimonial Attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters for high net worth individuals. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Women Attorneys for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among other awards, Ms. Zeiderman is also a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal and various other publications and quoted on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to child custody. Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out my FREE Live webinar, the 3 MUST HAVE Secrets to Communicating with Narcissists RIGHT HERE Learn more about the SLAY Your Negotiation with Narcissists program right here: www.rebeccazung.com/slay Read the transcript of this episode right here. ____________________________________________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube! GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE. PREORDER YOUR COPY OF REBECCA'S NEW BOOK, SLAY THE BULLY: HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH A NARCISSIST AND WIN RIGHT HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Finding out that your partner had an affair is devastating. Not only do you have to navigate the shock, grief, and emotional trauma of finding out that the person you loved cheated on you and betrayed you, but you must also figure out whether you want a divorce, how to divide assets, and how to manage financially for yourself and your children going forward. Which is overwhelming! Lisa Zeiderman is an attorney, CFL, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who can help you understand and navigate the process with grace. Top take-a-ways: Understand the steps in the divorce process so you can best prepare for what's to come. Get a handle on your finances, assets, and what you can (and cannot) expect in divorce. Why one of the most important things you can do to protect and preserve your assets is to be mindful of what you say, write, and do. About Lisa Zeiderman: Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2023, a Super Lawyer in Metro New York since 2019, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards, Lisa is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council. In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and Forbes. She is also regularly interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to complex tax issues and child custody, and has been featured in a host of media from The Wall Street Journal to Kiplinger's, as well as on a multitude of podcasts. Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the executive board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., the board of Family Legal Care (formerly known as LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today), and as President of the Justice Brandeis Law Society. About Lora: Author, speaker and Burnout & Betrayal Recovery Coach, Lora Cheadle help women rebuild their identity and self-worth so they can find the courage to claim what's possible on the other side of betrayal. Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and start reclaiming yourself and your life today! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT
Divorce, Finances, and Dividing Your Assets–with Lisa Zeiderman, Esq, CFL, CDFA Finding out that your partner had an affair is devastating. Not only do you have to navigate the shock, grief, and emotional trauma of finding out that the person you loved cheated on you and betrayed you, but you must also figure out whether you want a divorce, how to divide assets, and how to manage financially for yourself and your children going forward. Which is overwhelming! Lisa Zeiderman is an attorney, CFL, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst who can help you understand and navigate the process with grace. Top take-a-ways: Understand the steps in the divorce process so you can best prepare for what's to come. Get a handle on your finances, assets, and what you can (and cannot) expect in divorce. Why one of the most important things you can do to protect and preserve your assets is to be mindful of what you say, write, and do. About Lisa Zeiderman: Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2023, a Super Lawyer in Metro New York since 2019, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards, Lisa is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council. In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and Forbes. She is also regularly interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to complex tax issues and child custody, and has been featured in a host of media from The Wall Street Journal to Kiplinger's, as well as on a multitude of podcasts. Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the executive board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., the board of Family Legal Care (formerly known as LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today), and as President of the Justice Brandeis Law Society. About Lora: Author, speaker and Burnout & Betrayal Recovery Coach, Lora Cheadle help women rebuild their identity and self-worth so they can find the courage to claim what's possible on the other side of betrayal. Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com and start reclaiming yourself and your life today! Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT
Do you want to know what your deepest divorce Super Power is? Of course you do! Take my brand new quiz and discover more about yourself and the super power you possess that will take you through divorce into your dream life. https://thedivorcerehab.com/quiz-start-site-podcast For a woman from a household with two incomes or a wife relying on their former spouse as the breadwinner — going through a divorce can be downright horrifying. What happens when you think you are left with "nothing"? Join me in this powerful episode with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Lisa Zeiderman, who shares valuable nuggets to help you address your finances with less stress. ▶️ How to Navigate Complex Financial Issues and Find Empowerment Through Your Finances with Lisa Zeiderman. ✔️ As a matrimonial attorney, CFL, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Lisa Zeiderman shares her inspiring origin story of helping women and families go through a divorce. After getting into the fashion business at 18, she survived a divorce and custody case. "What most people find frustrating is a lack of responsiveness. I experienced the same with my attorneys. The client needs to feel we have their back. I decided then that I could be helpful to people. And so that's why I ended up going to law school." ✔️ There's so much emotion tied to divorce when divorce is a business transaction, yet we bring that emotional piece into it, especially regarding our finances. Lisa shares that women need to be reassured that they can go through the process less stressed. In consultations, two main issues must be addressed: custody of the children and finances. ✔️ Achieving a less complicated divorce process and a rewarding future requires setting reasonable expectations as early as possible. Divorce is hard, but you must be kinder to yourself and allow others to come in and give you the strong support you need. ✔️ No matter what the situation, divorce disputes are resolvable. People have to realize that it is a marathon and not a sprint. Lisa establishes that the lack of understanding makes divorce scary and way more stressful for many women. Her essential piece of advice: don't let that fear control YOU. Resources and services are available to help you start separating the emotion from the financial element of divorce. ✔️ Do not do divorce by yourself. You want reliable and credible people in your corner, explaining the law, the finances, and the psychological aspects of the divorce process. It would be best if you had a passionate and empathetic team who has your best intentions in their mind. Are you clamming up pursuing your legal separation, or are you ready to open the door for better resolution and positive outcomes? Let us come to your rescue and make this divorce your life's most significant gift. ______________________________________________________________ Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards, Lisa is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council. In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and by the Forbes Business Council. She is also interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to child custody in a host of media. Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today. Website links: https://lisazeiderman.com/ https://www.savvyladies.org/ IG: @lisazeiderman FB: @lisazeiderman ______________________________________________________________ Connect with Wendy Sterling: Website: https://wendysterling.net/ Instagram: @divorcerehabwithwendy Twitter: @thedivorcerehab Facebook: @wendytsterling Need an opportunity to share your pain points and receive judgment-free support? 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Don't be misled, legal practitioners get distracted too! This week, we're going to be talking about time management for family law attorneys. But for those who aren't lawyers, there are some handy tips too! Marco Brown is a family law practitioner in Utah, with Brown Family Law and he joins us to share the details of his revolutionary approach to time management and focus during work hours. Join us to hear his tips on how to get more billable hours into each day, prioritizing focus and deep work over distraction on a daily basis. Find out how he limits the deluge of emails and calls, and hear what you can expect from others in response to your firm time management boundaries. Marco also describes who he considers ‘time vampires' in the workplace and offers some actionable steps to avoid their influence. Tune in to hear more today! Key Points From This Episode:An introduction to today's guest, Marco Brown. The excessive amount of time that people across industries spend on their phones.His trick to build 192 extra billable hours into your year.Why there is no such thing as multitasking.Why distracted people aren't happy.Tips on how to stop the deluge of emails and calls.The implications of checking your emails twice a day.Why Marco minimizes team meetings as much as possible.Four effective ways to deal with time vampires as an attorney.How Marco has created a balance between distraction and focus.Marco's content for law students discussing the business of family law on YouTube.An invitation to message Marco to have a free conversation.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law. ************************************************************************ DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.
Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP. A Matrimonial Attorney, CFL, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Women Attorneys for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022, and a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among other awards, Ms. Zeiderman is also a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and various other publications, quoted on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax matters to child custody. Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today. Today we discuss a range of topics: • Setting up a divorce financial checklist • Figuring out executive compensation, tax issues, stocks, RSUs, bonuses, etc. • Financial abuse: how to spot it and what to do • Separation of property: when one spouse owns a business or the two built a business together • Prenuptial agreements Visit her site here, if you are in New York and need to consult with an attorney who understands your complex situation.
Welcome back to another episode of the Zen(ish) Mommy Podcast! While prenups are a common feature in rap music, in reality, they're not just for the uber-rich, or the gold diggers among us. Today's guest is here to set the record straight on what can and cannot be included in a pre- or postnup, to protect everyone involved. A managing partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, Lisa Zeiderman is a matrimonial and family attorney and certified divorce financial analyst. She regularly handles complex financial divorce and custody cases, as well as pre and post-nuptial agreements. With many awards behind her, from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, she is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators, and a member of the panel of Attorneys for Children, among other huge accolades within financial and marital law. Tune in today to learn from her wealth of expertise. Key Points From This Episode:Lisa's advice to set the financial terms of your marriage as soon as possible.Lisa's status as divorced and remarried for 25 years, with no prenup for her first marriage.Her first career in fashion marketing before pivoting after her first divorce.Thinking of marriage as a financial partnership.The difference between a prenup and a postnup. The option between having a will superseding your marital agreement or not.Waiving the elective share according to the will or choosing to contract out of that.What specifically is covered in prenups: whether something is considered separate property or marital property.The importance of categorizing debt from before the marriage as you enter into it.What cannot be contracted in a prenup: anything relating to a child that's not born.How a prenup can benefit the partner who comes into the marriage with less.The importance of contracting to deal with time spent out of the workforce to support the family.Mistakes young couples make including forgoing transparency and expectations.Why spousal support is one of the areas where people disagree most.Why having a plan in place allows you to take control and empowers you financially and within your marriage.Lisa's advice not to be afraid to introduce a prenup, to negotiate them ahead of time, and reevaluate in the form of a postnup if needed.Examples of what can happen if you ignore what is stated in your prenup.How she finds time to slow down at her house in the country, go on vacations with her husband, and dine out.Increasing domestic violence, mental health issues, and addiction.Why you will not be penalized for reaching out for help, but rather applauded.Her blog on Psychology today which you can find links to on her LinkedIn.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Lisa Zeiderman Lisa Zeiderman on LinkedInLisa Zeiderman on TwitterLisa Zeiderman on Facebook Lisa Zeiderman on Instagram Lisa Zeiderman on EmailMiller ZeidermTransforming the Toddler Years Podcast with Cara Tyrellhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-the-toddler-years-conscious-moms-raising/id1646535788Support the showThe Zen Mommy on Instagramthe Zen Mommy
Just as the Mental Health News Radio podcast was partially inspired out of a painful experience with a narcissist and the network of podcasts soon followed (also inspired by yet another narcissist), Kristin's next passion is interviewing attorneys about narcissistic abuse. What happens when you are in a state of complex trauma and PTSD then need a lawyer to help you navigate divorcing a narcissist? Join North Carolina attorney, Lindsey Easterling, as she answers so many questions around this painful process. Lindsey earned her Bachelor's Degree of Psychology in Psychology from Central Michigan University and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She has received many awards and accolades over the years. Some of those include, but are not limited to, Top 40 under 40 Lawyers from the National Trial Lawyers, Top 10 Attorney's and Practices as a Family Law Attorney, and has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Attorney's for Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. As if that wasn't enough, she has been recognized as one of Expertise's Best Divorce Lawyers in Charlotte three years in a row, Business North Carolina's Legal Elite three years in a row, and has received Super Lawyers Rising Star recognition 4 years in a row.After the divorce of her own parents when she was in 9th grade she saw how it negatively affected her parents and siblings, even to this day. She is now in a blended family with her own husband and kids. Lindsey has seen first-hand the impacts of divorce and is a huge advocate for women going through it currently.She is interested in enhancing the dichotomy between peace and power and how to achieve both in all situations be it marriage, divorce, motherhood, business, and the like. She is always looking for ways to help others and is eager to be as much of a resource as she can. She helps families transition from the title of Husband and Wife while remaining Mom and Dad forever.Easterling Law Social Links:Website: https://easterlingfamilylaw.co...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easte...Law Firm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/east... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawy...
How to Split a Toaster: A divorce podcast about saving your relationships
Lisa Zeiderman and Disagreements Between the ExesSpouses often have disagreements, but it's more complicated when they get divorced. How do co-parents sort out plans when they disagree on things like getting your child vaccinated? Is there a standard position from the courts? Or do judges' personal opinions come into play? And in the end, how much do you want to spend to make a decision like this?Modern times come with complicated discussions. On today's episode, matrimonial attorney, CFL, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Lisa Zeiderman is here to help us navigate the complicated landscape of mental health issues, disagreements about today's big issues and more. Sometimes, the problem isn't a disagreement after divorce. Sometimes it's the changes people go through over time that leads to the divorce. You're not the same person you were when you married. Everyone evolves, and sometimes, people don't evolve together.But disagreements may rise after the divorce because you no longer have to choose which battles to pick – you can take them all on if you want. There's no need to compromise anymore. (But it does matter to some extent because it does cost money to pay the lawyer to handle this.)Today's conversation helps look at the complexities of arguments, personality changes, and more.About LisaLisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements.Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards, Lisa is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council.In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and by the Forbes Business Council. She is also interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to child custody in a host of media.Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today.Links & NotesLisa's websiteEmail LisaLisa on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TwitterSchedule a consult with SethGot a question you want to ask on the show? Click here! (00:00) - Welcome to How to Split a Toaster (00:26) - Meet Lisa Zeiderman (01:20) - Changing Brains (02:31) - When Your Spouse Seems to Change Personalities (05:30) - Inherent Bias (06:27) - Arguing About Vaccinations (09:52) - Liberation (12:26) - Parental Determination (14:56) - Legal Involvement (23:41) - Sponsor: Soberlink (25:39) - Understanding Mental Health (28:58) - How Are We Changing (35:38) - Wrapping Up
Slam the Gavel welcomes back Darlene Orvieto, Advocate of Massachusetts Corruption Exposed on Facebook. Darlene was last on the show Season 2, Episode 74, 129 and Season 3, Episode 82. There was much discussion on how Judge Fidnick, National President of the AFCC, caused Darlene Orvieto's situation. The Judge removed the children away from a loving, fit parent, violating her rights and has allowed the abuse to continue. Also, she showed bias and had no idea of what ADA rights are. Darlene has filed grievances with no response. In the interview the Judge is quoted stating, "this is a 60 billion a year business, Family Law Attorneys are doing well..." Fidnick also stated that the Family Resolution program, would not be held against parents who were substance abusers, yet removed the children from Darlene with not even so much as a traffic ticket. Also referring parents to reach out to CPS for help. We also discussed The Family Wizard program and found that it was a Platinum Sponsor to the AFCC. Darlene Orvieto has a 175 page GAL report that stated Darlene should have full custody, but still was treated like a criminal. Apparently there are 20 million alienated children in the USA and judges think they can tell a parent who is in charge of Moral Development. Darlene discussed what her kids have gone through and now the fourth false accusation of sexual abuse through coaching of one of the children. If a Child comes out with a coached accusation such as this, it is generally coming from the opposition. What has to be taken into consideration is that some parents are not alienating, but protecting their children and it gets twisted around in the courtroom. This happens quite often. Great discussion with a wealth of information on this podcast. PLEASE CHECK OUT DARLENE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN THE PODCAST NOTES.To Reach Darlene Orvieto: MACorruptionExposed@protonmail.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/YN9AbgdfCKU https://www.facebook.com/Massachusetts-Corruption-Exposed-105934765142885/Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://beentheregotout.com/http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.comSupport the show
Slam the Gavel welcomes back Darlene Orvieto, Advocate of Massachusetts Corruption Exposed on Facebook. Darlene was last on the show Season 2, Episode 74, 129 and Season 3, Episode 82. There was much discussion on how Judge Fidnick, National President of the AFCC, caused Darlene Orvieto's situation. The Judge removed the children away from a loving, fit parent, violating her rights and has allowed the abuse to continue. Also, she showed bias and had no idea of what ADA rights are. Darlene has filed grievances with no response. In the interview the Judge is quoted stating, "this is a 60 billion a year business, Family Law Attorneys are doing well..." Fidnick also stated that the Family Resolution program, would not be held against parents who were substance abusers, yet removed the children from Darlene with not even so much as a traffic ticket. Also referring parents to reach out to CPS for help. We also discussed The Family Wizard program and found that it was a Platinum Sponsor to the AFCC. Darlene Orvieto has a 175 page GAL report that stated Darlene should have full custody, but still was treated like a criminal. Apparently there are 20 million alienated children in the USA and judges think they can tell a parent who is in charge of Moral Development. Darlene discussed what her kids have gone through and now the fourth false accusation of sexual abuse through coaching of one of the children. If a Child comes out with a coached accusation such as this, it is generally coming from the opposition. What has to be taken into consideration is that some parents are not alienating, but protecting their children and it gets twisted around in the courtroom. This happens quite often. Great discussion with a wealth of information on this podcast. PLEASE CHECK OUT DARLENE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN THE PODCAST NOTES. To Reach Darlene Orvieto: MACorruptionExposed@protonmail.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/YN9AbgdfCKU https://www.facebook.com/Massachusetts-Corruption-Exposed-105934765142885/ Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri) http://beentheregotout.com/ http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/ Music by: mictechmusic@yahoo.com
We're bringing back a popular episode from last year where Stacey Francis interviews Lisa Zeiderman about divorcing a narcissist. Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman, one of the leading matrimonial firms in New York and the tri-state area. She is also a certified Divorce Financial Analyst and has been recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. She joins Stacy Francis to share everything you need to know about divorcing a narcissist. Some traits that may indicate that your partner is a narcissist include: charm and charisma, proficiency in manipulating situations to suit their benefit, lying, and a lack of empathy. People married to narcissists usually have volatile relationships that are more prone to being emotionally abusive. Divorce is already a challenging process, and it is even more so when a divorcee is afraid of their partner. If you suspect your partner may be a narcissist, and you want to divorce them, you need to collect information and be as informed as possible. This will help you prepare for the process as much as you can. A strong attorney who will advocate for you is a key component to successfully divorcing a narcissist because oftentimes a narcissist will use mediation as a form of control. Resources Lisa Zeiderman on LinkedIn Email: lz@mzw-law.com Contact Lisa at +914-455-1000 LisaZeiderman.com Divorcing a Narcissist on Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/legal-matters/201906/divorcing-narcissist-be-prepared Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | Twitter Email: stacy@francisfinancial.com FrancisFinancial.com Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
About Bree: Attorney Bree Sullivan-Howell was born and raised in South Georgia. After graduating with honors from Deerfield-Windsor School in Albany, Ms. Sullivan matriculated to the University of Georgia, where she graduated from the UGA Honors Program with a perfect 4.0 grade point average in Journalism/Public Relations, First Honor Graduate, Summa Cum Laude, with honors, in 1999. Ms. Sullivan's academic success brought with it memberships in such honor societies as Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key National Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. While a student at the University of Georgia, Ms. Sullivan-Howell was named one of ten Outstanding Senior Leaders and was awarded a 1997 National Leadership Award from Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society. She also represented UGA's athletic department in UGA football recruitment efforts, was a member and philanthrophy chairperson of Kappa Delta Sorority, and was a member of Mortar Board. Perhaps her best preparation for law school and, ultimately, a career as a litigator came when she was selected to serve as Defender/Advocate on UGA's University Judiciary. Ms. Sullivan-Howell served as an intern in the Washington, D.C., offices of the late U.S. Senator Paul Coverdell and U.S. Representative Nathan Deal, who went on to become Georgia Governor. While working on Capitol Hill, Ms. Sullivan-Howell attended and completed a course of study with the Institute on Political Journalism at Georgetown University. Ms. Sullivan-Howell worked two years during college as a file clerk in the Athens law firm of Fortson, Bentley & Griffin, P.A. before matriculating to law school in 1999. Ms. Sullivan-Howell's academic success and leadership while an undergraduate earned her a full scholarship to attend law school at Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. While there, Ms. Sullivan distinguished herself as a top student, graduating Cum Laude in 2002 and receiving CALI Awards For Excellence in First Amendment Law, Environmental Law, Taxation of Tax-Exempt Organizations, Appellate Practice and Procedure, Advanced Legal Research, Legal Writing I and Legal Writing II. Ms. Sullivan-Howell also received Faculty Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing I and Legal Writing II and was named to the school's Dean's List. Outside the classroom, Ms. Sullivan-Howell participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program helping needy people complete income tax returns and was active in the Federalist Society. She also served as Vice President of Mercer's chapter of Christian Legal Society and gained invaluable experience as an intern to the late Honorable Duross Fitzpatrick, Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia in 2001. After her admission to the Georgia Bar in 2002, Ms. Sullivan-Howell accepted a position as an associate with the Macon firm of James, Bates, Pope & Spivey, LLP, (now known as James Bates) where she worked as a commercial and business tort litigator. Ms. Sullivan-Howell relocated from Macon to Thomasville in 2005. Ms. Sullivan-Howell serves as a Board member for Family Enrichment Group, Inc., the Thomas County affiliate of CASA Georgia, Inc., an organization which provides child advocacy services in Georgia's Juvenile Courts. She is also an active member of the Women's Forum, a subsection of the Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, and has presented legal information programs for Boy Scouts and women's small groups in Thomasville. Ms. Sullivan-Howell has served as a competition judge and advisor to the Scholars Academy team in Georgia High School Mock Trial proceedings. Ms. Sullivan-Howell is a member of the Georgia Bar's Sections on Family Law and Child Protection & Advocacy and the Thomas County Bar Association. Ms. Sullivan-Howell has served for many years as Chairperson for the Advisory Board to Southwest Georgia Technical College's program in Paralegal Studies. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Ms. Sullivan-Howell one of the Ten Best Family Law Attorneys in Georgia. Positive feedback from clients has earned Ms. Sullivan-Howell an Avvo Client's Choice badge on Avvo's widely-used legal services website (www.avvo.com). Ms. Sullivan-Howell is admitted to practice in all Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Washington, D.C. She is an active member of Thomasville First United Methodist Church, where she sings with the Worship Team and teaches Sunday School. Where to Find Bree: Website: The Sullivan Firm Instagram: Bree Sullivan-Howell Instagram: Crush Your Divorce
In this informative episode, Susan Guthrie checks in with colleague, Lisa Zeiderman, one of the top family law litigators in the country and managing partner of her own thriving New York law firm, to see what tips a top litigator, and online sceptic, has now that we are two years into the Pandemic and her practice has gone almost 100% virtual! You will be surprised and enlightened by her new approach to her practice! Some highlights from the episode: Lisa's take on her "4 County" life and how going virtual has increased her quality of life What Lisa has seen Judges and Courts adopt that has streamlined the litigation practice during the Pandemic Why Lisa is a fan of "consults in cars" Where Lisa sees her practice, and that of many litigators going from here What other technologies Lisa and her firm have adopted to make their practice better Contact Lisa Zeiderman: http://www.lisazeiderman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisazeiderman/ More About This Week's Special Guest: Lisa Zeiderman Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP. A Matrimonial Attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters for high net worth individuals. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among other awards, Ms. Zeiderman is also a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal and various other publications, and quoted on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to child custody. Ms. Zeiderman is a Fordham University of Law graduate, and this is her second career, after first working as an entrepreneur in the fashion industry in New York. She is remarried, has an adult daughter, and also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today. *************************************************************** About Our Host: Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized as one of the Top Family Law and Mediation Attorneys in the country, has been helping individuals and families navigate separation and divorce for 30 years. Susan also is one of the leading experts in online mediation in the country and trains other professionals in the practical and ethical considerations of conducting their mediations online through her business Learn to Mediate Online (www.learntomediateonline.com.) Susan has been featured in and on media outlets such as CNBC, News Nation, Market Watch, Forbes, Eye on Chicago, WGN, the ABA's Just Resolutions Magazine, Thrive Global, The Nook Online among others. She is licensed to practice law in the States of California and Connecticut as well as before the Supreme Court of the United States. As a leading dispute resolution professional, Susan is honored to serve on the Executive Council of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Dispute Resolution Section as the Membership Officer and to be a Co-Chair of the Mediation Committee. Susan recently partnered with mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten, to form the Mosten Guthrie Academy for Mediation and Collaborative Law Training to provide the gold standard of training for professionals in an online format. Upcoming Mosten Guthrie trainings include: Advanced Issues in Online Mediation with Susan Guthrie - May 2022 40-Hour Family & Divorce Mediation Training - September 2022 Co-Parenting Specialist Certification Training Program - May 2022 There are even opportunities to customize your own training program or consulting group with Woody and Susan! Visit www.MostenGuthrie.com to find out more. COMING SOON! MasterClass with Woody & Susan - A podcast about all things dispute resolution Susan's other Podcast: Susan's divorce podcast, The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq. debuted on iTunes “Top Podcasts” List for self-help podcasts and is one of the leading divorce podcasts in the country. It was recently named as one of the Top 1.5% of Podcasts Worldwide and Ranked in the Top 3 divorce podcasts in the 2021 Year-End Round Up! Divorce & Beyond is focused on pulling back the curtain on the mysteries of the divorce process and bringing tips and resources to help people to thrive and shine in their new future beyond divorce. Follow us on Instagram: @susanguthrieesq @mostenguthrie Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform so that you don't miss an episode and if you enjoyed this episode, please give us a five star review and leave a comment telling us what you liked! You can link to the most popular podcast platforms here: https://learntomediateonline.com/ltmo-podcast You can reach Susan at susan@mostenguthrie.com or susan@learntomediateonline.com
Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, and an official member of Forbes Business Council. She specializes in complex financial and custody divorce matters for high-net-worth individuals. In 2020, Lisa was named a 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. She is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, a Certified Financial Litigator, and teaches other matrimonial attorneys how to deal with complex assets in divorce. In this episode, she talks with Stacy Francis to give listeners a crash course about high net worth divorce. Before high net worth individuals start the divorce process, they must understand whether their income is coming into their household from employment or investments. Then, their monthly burn rate must be taken into account. A forensic accountant is sometimes brought in to appraise a business, if a party of a high net worth divorce is a business owner. They will examine the books, general ledgers, and expenses; they may also conduct income stream analysis. When looking for a matrimonial attorney for your high net worth divorce, you should ensure that the person you're consulting with is going to be part of your case to minimize legal fees. Going into a high net worth divorce is like going for a heart surgery: you don't have to know how to do the surgery, but you have to know a great heart surgeon. Ideally, your team should consist of a great matrimonial attorney and a great Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Resources Lisa Zeiderman on LinkedIn Email: lz@mzw-law.com LisaZeiderman.com SavvyLadies.org Contemplating Divorce During Bonus, Equity Award Season Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | Twitter Email: stacy@francisfinancial.com FrancisFinancial.com Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!
Business hasn't slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, which tore many couples apart, according to family law attorneys Stacy D. Phillips, who practices in Los Angeles, and Bonnie E. Rabin, who practices in New York. However, the COVID-19 crisis has made it easier to work together. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
Business hasn't slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, which tore many couples apart, according to family law attorneys Stacy D. Phillips, who practices in Los Angeles, and Bonnie E. Rabin, who practices in New York. However, the COVID-19 crisis has made it easier to work together. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
Business hasn't slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, which tore many couples apart, according to family law attorneys Stacy D. Phillips, who practices in Los Angeles, and Bonnie E. Rabin, who practices in New York. However, the COVID-19 crisis has made it easier to work together. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
Erik J. Olson talked toCorrie Johnston-Sirkin, the Managing Partner at NOVA Legal Professionals in Virginia. Corrie has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2016-2020; she received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Judiciary and Peer Review Rating for the highest level of professional excellence for her legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards; Martindale-Hubbell Silver Client Championis awarded to attorneys who have received three or more client reviews and an average score of 4.0 or higher; American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named her one of the “10 Best Attorneys” for family law in 2019 and 2020; Richmond Magazine named her one of Virginia's Outstanding Young Lawyers; and she was named a Fellow of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Fellows. She is a former Editor of the Young Lawyers Division of the NJSBA Dictum publication. She has authored articles such as “Ethical Divorce Financing: A Guide for Practitioners” and “Don't Believe Your Eyes: Spoofing.” She co-authored “Divorce and How It May Impact Your Business” for the Primerus Paradigm Magazine. Learn from her expertise and what trends are helping grow her firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.
Prolific DC divorce attorney, Michelle Thomas, and I are discussing industry secrets and tips about how to hire the best attorney for your case, how lawyers bill clients, and how to avoid costly mistakes in your divorce.Show Notes:Don't treat your attorney like your therapist! Let us handle the legal stuff so you can focus on your mental and emotional health. Find a therapist, friend circle, spiritual advisor, etc. Hiring the right attorney for you is one of the most important decisions about your divorce.How to hire the right lawyer for your case:Ask for referrals from friends and colleaguesDo initial consultations with at least 2 attorneys. Ask:what percentage of your practice is devoted to family law?are you a trial lawyer or settlement lawyer?do you have time to take my case? Find out how fast you can expect responses/communication from them.Make sure all your questions have been answered clearly by the end of the consultation so you can make an informed decision.How to save money during a divorce:Be cooperative with your lawyer; comply with their requests and needs and organize your records for them so you don't have to pay them to do that. If they have to follow up with you repeatedly, that will add up too. Be mindful of how much you talk to your lawyer. Is this really something you need to speak to your attorney about? Or can you talk to your therapist or vent to a friend?If you are seeking revenge on your spouse, that will cost you. The more contentious your divorce is, the more filings your attorney will have to file. Can't be petty; have to be willing and ready to negotiate.
Top 5 Tips for Custody Charlotte Family Law Attorney Caroline Wingate Strauss joins Law Talk for a year end (December 2021) review of family law and custody issues in Charlotte Family Court. https://charlotte-divorce-lawyer.com/blog/surviving-the-holidays/ (Surviving the Holidays) can be a challenge. There are a lot of custody exchanges take place during the holiday season that may differ from the ordinary custody and visitation that may in place during the year. What are the Best Interests of the Child? In any custody and visitation analysis, the child's well-being is the Polar Star consideration by Courts (judges) in North Carolina. The "guiding light" involves focusing on the Best Interests of the children. Helpful Tips for Child Custody: Try to Keep it Out of Court Shared Custody is Preferred Keep Kids Out of It - Don't Use Children as Intermediaries, Weapons, or Confidants Engage Professionals if Needed - Attorneys, Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, Family Therapists, Physicians, Clinicians, Experts Get an Order or Parenting Agreement BONUS: Consult with an Attorney who is an experienced parent Is a Lawyer Required for Divorce? Ordinarily, a lawyer is not “required." Judges rarely demand attorneys be retained or get involved. At the same time, family law issues can get pretty complicated. While not required, a lawyer may be very helpful in explaining the processes and how things work in Family Court. https://charlotte-divorce-lawyer.com/blog/is-a-lawyer-required-for-divorce/ (Is a Lawyer Required to Get Divorced?) Does Collaborative Law make sense? Collaborative law allows spouses to resolve family law disputes outside of court. Rather than going through trials and sometimes emotional proceedings, the parties work through the https://charlotte-divorce-lawyer.com/blog/what-is-a-collaborative-divorce/. (collaborative process) to solutions to disputes.
Ronald R. Petroff is the Managing Partner at Petroff Law Offices, LLC in Columbus, Ohio. He's a man of many accolades, including a Columbus Business First's 40 Under 40 Honoree, Super Lawyers' "Rising Star," winner of AVVO's “Client's Choice” award, and is considered in the top 1% of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He has been voted by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the 10 best family law attorneys under the age of 40 in the state of Ohio in 2014 and 2015. Learn from his expertise and what trends are helping grow his firm on this episode of The Managing Partners Podcast! —- Array Digital provides bold marketing that helps managing partners grow their law firms. arraylaw.com Follow us on Instagram: @array.digital Follow us on Twitter: @thisisarray Call us for a FREE digital marketing review: 757-333-3021 SUBSCRIBE to The Managing Partners Podcast for conversations with the nation's top attorneys.
Today we are excited to welcome attorney Leigh de la Reza to the Texas Family Law Insiders' podcast. Leigh has been practicing family law for 16 years and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.Leigh's husband is an Assistant Chief in their local fire department, which led her to specialize in working with first responders. Through this work, she learned about the effects of vicarious trauma. She soon learned that family lawyers suffer high rates of vicarious trauma due to what their jobs entail.Leigh says, “Vicarious trauma differs from stress. It is work related exposure to victims of trauma.” We've invited her on the show today to talk about the impact of secondary traumatic stress among family law attorneys, and she'll walk us through: Symptoms to look for to know if you are suffering from trauma How to maintain boundaries and employ self-care therapies to keep yourself safe from behavioral trauma burnout Cognitive restructuring—what is it and how you can use it to create resilience for you and your client And much more
Rosanne DeTorres is one of 150 attorneys in the State of NJ that is certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Ms. DeTorres is the managing partner and co-founder of DeTorres & DeGeorge Family Law with offices in Morristown and Flemington, New Jersey. D|D is a boutique law firm specializing in divorce and family law and estate planning. The firm prides itself on settling 99% of all divorce cases without going to court in about half the time of the statewide average. Ms. DeTorres graduated from The Johns Hopkins University in 1985 and graduated with Honor from The University of Maryland School of Law in 1988. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1988, the New Jersey Bar in 1994 and the Pennsylvania Bar in 1997. Ms. DeTorres concentrates her practice in family law cases, including divorce, custody, grandparent's rights, domestic violence, and is a trained family mediator. She is also in a 3-year post graduate educational training program for estate planning. Ms. DeTorres is also trained as a Collaborative Law attorney. She is an accomplished Appellate attorney having taken a number of cases to the New Jersey Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. Ms. DeTorres is a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the NJ State Bar Association, the Hunterdon County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Ms. DeTorres was named to the NJ Super Lawyers List for 2015 to 2017. Her firm was named one of the Top 500 fastest growing law firms in the U.S. by Law Firm 500. She has been appointed to Finance Committee of Hunterdon County United Way and the Local Business Community Leadership Council of the Hunterdon County United Way. Ms. DeTorres was also nominated for NJ BIZ 50 Best Women in Business and as a Leading Women Entrepreneurs two years in a row. Last year, Ms. DeTorres was a finalist for this distinction. Ms. DeTorres also won the Best Lawyer category for the 2015 Hunterdon Happenings Award and was a 2016 finalist. Ms. DeTorres is also graduate of the Leadership Hunterdon Class of 2016. Ms. DeTorres is a member of the Board of Trustees of BW Nice, an organization that provides networking opportunities for women business owners and financial support to local domestic violence agencies. She is also the author of two books: Breakthrough Results and Divorce: The Answers You Need Before, During & After. Ms. DeTorres' personal mission statement is to be the best version of herself on any given day. Her mission is to give of her time, energy and resources to her family, to her team and to those in need, to inspire hope in those without hope, and to lead others to these insights. Special Guest: Rosanne DeTorres.
Rosanne DeTorres is one of 150 attorneys in the State of NJ that is certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Ms. DeTorres is the managing partner and co-founder of DeTorres & DeGeorge Family Law with offices in Morristown and Flemington, New Jersey. D|D is a boutique law firm specializing in divorce and family law and estate planning. The firm prides itself on settling 99% of all divorce cases without going to court in about half the time of the statewide average. Ms. DeTorres graduated from The Johns Hopkins University in 1985 and graduated with Honor from The University of Maryland School of Law in 1988. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1988, the New Jersey Bar in 1994 and the Pennsylvania Bar in 1997. Ms. DeTorres concentrates her practice in family law cases, including divorce, custody, grandparent's rights, domestic violence, and is a trained family mediator. She is also in a 3-year post graduate educational training program for estate planning. Ms. DeTorres is also trained as a Collaborative Law attorney. She is an accomplished Appellate attorney having taken a number of cases to the New Jersey Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court. Ms. DeTorres is a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the NJ State Bar Association, the Hunterdon County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Ms. DeTorres was named to the NJ Super Lawyers List for 2015 to 2017. Her firm was named one of the Top 500 fastest growing law firms in the U.S. by Law Firm 500. She has been appointed to Finance Committee of Hunterdon County United Way and the Local Business Community Leadership Council of the Hunterdon County United Way. Ms. DeTorres was also nominated for NJ BIZ 50 Best Women in Business and as a Leading Women Entrepreneurs two years in a row. Last year, Ms. DeTorres was a finalist for this distinction. Ms. DeTorres also won the Best Lawyer category for the 2015 Hunterdon Happenings Award and was a 2016 finalist. Ms. DeTorres is also graduate of the Leadership Hunterdon Class of 2016. Ms. DeTorres is a member of the Board of Trustees of BW Nice, an organization that provides networking opportunities for women business owners and financial support to local domestic violence agencies. She is also the author of two books: Breakthrough Results and Divorce: The Answers You Need Before, During & After. Ms. DeTorres' personal mission statement is to be the best version of herself on any given day. Her mission is to give of her time, energy and resources to her family, to her team and to those in need, to inspire hope in those without hope, and to lead others to these insights. Special Guest: Rosanne DeTorres.
Is your spouse a financial bully? Does your partner require you to tell them about all of your purchases? Do they ever threaten to cut you off from the money or discourage you from furthering your career or making more money? Do they make poor decisions involving your credit, causing harm to your credit score? If you answered YES to any of the above, then this episode is a MUST listen. I've brought back one of my favorite attorneys/ CDFA, Lisa Zeiderman, to give us her insight on the topic of financial bullies and how to spot them. Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP. A Matrimonial Attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters for high net worth individuals. She also authors a well-read blog on Psychology Today called "Legal Matters," covering the intersection of mental health, divorce, and child custody. Named a 2019 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ms. Zeiderman is also a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. To find more on Lisa and to hire her in the NY area: LISA ZEIDERMAN WEBSITE Get my FREE NON-negotiables collab with my sponsor SOBERLINK by clicking HERE! Here's the link to my Online Dating Course: DOING DATING RIGHT! Join the Facebook Group and leave a question for a future episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doingdivorcerightpodcast Where to find JENNIFER HURVITZ: Website: https://jenniferhurvitz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferhurvitzbiz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingrelationshipsright/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ilFqf18-z-H_e7JFIrjbQ/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doingrelationshipsright You can connect with my editor, Next Level Podcast Solutions, at https://nextleveluniverse.com/ Get a copy of Jen's book, "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: A Divorce Coach's Guide to Staying Married" here. Show notes: [1:44] Who is Lisa Zeiderman? [2:29] What is financial bullying, and how does it start? [9:58] What can you do when it starts happening? [12:18] Reassessing your relationship with your spouse [15:29] Check out this excellent parenting tool: Soberlink (https://www.soberlink.com/partners/drr) [16:33] It goes on undetected [18:33] Prenups and postnups [21:47] Savvy Ladies and the importance of financial literacy [24:47] Asking for a prenup [26:45] Financial abuse is still abuse [29:16] Red flag: When account statements do not come home [29:53] Red flag: When you're unable to access accounts, and there are large amount transfers
Megan Mathias is the Founder of Lopp Mathias Law, she represents business owners with challenges relating to corporate governance, employment issues, shareholder disputes, Family Law disputes and contract issues. Megan talks about how entrepreneurial knowledge and creating a united culture is important in building a good law firm. She talks about how her law firm started out as a virtual service and how that benefit both the clients and lawyers. Megan also talks about how she was able to manage her time in a season where she had to juggle a lot of responsibilities. They also talk a bit about political issues that need to be addressed and some of Megan's positions on issues as a candidate for Alderman. Timestamps:How it's like to start a legal office virtually (4:03)Educating yourself on entrepreneurship even as a lawyer (9:03)Time Management techniques - delegating tasks and investing on people (13:01)Political philosophy and issues that must be resolved (16:54) “It's not that I'm a superwoman although there are days I feel like I had to be a superwoman to get through that. But it's also about hiring the right people... outsourcing the things that you're not good at. I know what I'm great at. I know what I'm not great at. I'll still get it done but it may not be my hands on it.” - Megan Mathias Megan MathiasWebsite: https://www.loppmathiaslaw.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoppMathiasLaw/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmathias/ Megan Mathias, Founder of LOPP MATHIAS LAW Family LawBio: Megan Mathias is a fierce advocate and compassionate defender of the rights of entrepreneurs, women, children, and BIPOC. After 14 years lawyering for mid to large size law firms, becoming a Partner, and winning over $70 million in commercial and family law cases, Megan knew it was time for a change. Increasingly frustrated with the inefficiencies she saw in large law firms, and not happy with their prioritization of billable hours over-delivering value and results for her clients, Megan knew she could do much better.She decided to create her own firm, Lopp Mathias Law, driven by her values, her standards, and her integrity. To that end, Megan created an innovative and fast-growing firm of like-minded attorneys. She incorporated state of the art technology for document automation and assembly, better billing practices and alternative fee arrangements to reduce legal fees for her clients. Driven by efficiency and effectiveness, Megan also designed her firm to provide a wide array of specialized legal services through her unique Affiliate Network without the typical law firm overhead and passes those cost savings onto her clients. She is committed to being a loyal and long-term partner for her clients, as she guides them through challenging legal periods in their lives with skill and compassion.Megan has been recognized for her sophisticated representation in trade secret and other cases involving complex e-discovery issues and forensic analysis of electronically stored information. Megan co-chairs the Seventh Circuit Council on Data Privacy and Digital Information.Megan is dedicated to her community. She serves on the Boards of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law, FLASH (Force of Lawyers Against Sexual Harassment), and the Filament Theater. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmathias/Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at feedback@1958lawyer.com Episode Transcript:Ron Bockstahler 0:28 Hello and welcome to the show the 1958 lawyer where we talk about the changing landscape in the legal industry. Our guest today is Megan Mathias founding partner of Mathias law. She represents business owners with challenges relating to corporate governance, employment issues, shareholder disputes, Family Law disputes and contract issues. And you're gonna have a lot of fun listening to Megan, she's got a ton of energy and she's done just a million things and we really want to find out how she does it. Also, she's an advocate for women and black indigenous and people of color. She sits on many boards, including the YWCA Metropolitan of Chicago, lifespan building, elementary school is co chair of the steering committee, state courts, small case project teams for the Seventh Circuit, electronic mess that Megan you're gonna have, tell us about that. Okay. And now she's decided she's gonna run for the 45th Ward alderman in Chicago to make where she lives a better place. Megan, welcome to the show.Megan Mathias 1:20 Thank you. Thanks so much. Thanks for having me.Ron Bockstahler 1:22 All right, let's get started with Where'd you come from? And how did you get to where you're at? Let's start from the beginning. Because you got to goMegan Mathias 1:28 from a small town in Michigan, very small Tom dirt road, even my mom still lives on the same dirt road. first generation college students sell through college at Michigan State and then came to Chicago in 2000, for law school, and obviously got through law school, and was practicing and bigger firms for a significant portion of my career. But I always one of the only females, I was one of the only females in litigation and a big firm, then I went to a smaller firm where I was one of the only female partners. And I thought, since I was, you know, higher up on this on the hierarchy, that I would have some more impact on some of the things I cared about. But it's still hard in law firms are like big institutions with their own culture and their own rules. And I'm a disrupter. So I didn't, it wasn't the same that I that I how I wanted to practice. So even the marketing people would come to me and say, we're having trouble kind of getting your message with the rest of the firm. So I compensated people differently. I ran my teams differently. I wanted to use different technology. So anyway, in 2018, I started my own practice.Ron Bockstahler 2:33 Let's talk about your own practice. Because in 2020, your you won an award from legal tech, what did you win? And why did you win it? And what are you doing differently?Megan Mathias 2:40 It's an American technology award, because I've been working on legal tech for quite some time, as I sat on the steering committee for the Seventh Circuit used to be called pilot program for ediscovery. And it is the group that helps form the rules that were adopted by most jurisdictions around the country and how you handle electronic information. So in any litigation, it's important. So of course, now photos, and everything has metadata attached to it, how you manage that in litigation is obviously really important. So that was the starting of getting involved in technology as it relates to the legal field, you know, 10 or 15 years ago, whenever that was, and then it's now like I said, when I started my own firm, we were already paperless, I started it with a completely different model business model, I compensate the lawyers differently. Like the whole, everything I do is different. And I think better and faster and more efficient and allows me to get flexibility to my clients. And you know, there were some bumps along the way, you know, I learned a lesson here or there as to you know, why the business model what the downside of some of these models are, I understand it, but I think it's worth the risk and clients know now. I mean, they know they're looking for flexibility, even big clients, they want to know that you're monitoring and you have metrics around some of your productivity and how you bill and that kind of thing. So it's beenRon Bockstahler 3:58 okay, so give me some let's get into the meat so it's different. What exactly are you doing different?Megan Mathias 4:03 So pre COVID we started in 2018. I started a paperless office, everything was virtual anyway, so my lawyers can work from anywhere. One of my struggles and bigger firms is that you have service partners, all of whom I like so I'm not talking trash about my old partners, but their job is to service the work that we the business developers bring in so there's some inefficiency there's they're pulling significant salaries that obviously impact your overhead but their job is not to go get business that was and so they're waiting there they like a specialist I was give this example is like a 409 a it's a complex tax issue that I know nothing about when to have a 409 expert you have you know person pulling a major salary and you're just have to go get the business to have this person working on it, or you I have contracts with even big firms that have specialists on the issues that I need for my clients and I can still operate full service but I don't have a couple million dollars in overhead sitting and waiting for me to bring them in. So I have some staff lawyers and but I use virtual assistants. And this was all pre COVID, virtual assistants, I use contractors, but I have contracts with them for quality standards and responsiveness and stuff like that. And then as it relates to more more complex and sophisticated issues, I have vendors, which are largely law firms and and that will handle those kind of issues. So it's a completely different business model.Ron Bockstahler 5:24 So when we talk about the business concept, you're using the practice management software, you're up in the cloud. So technology is kind of driving your firm, not the old school, we need 25 people sitting on staff to, you know, type a letter type thing, right, exactly. Right. Okay. Excellent. And that's working out? Well,Megan Mathias 5:39 it's working out well, in the bigger, more sophisticated clients really appreciate it. And they don't expect it because we're technically on paper, a small firm, but we're small but mighty, because we have, like I said, we have the full serve, we can cover any almost anything except for intellectual property speeds, and but in a sophisticated way, with the right kind of staff and a very thoughtful process. And as it relates to them, and also how we communicate with them. We have autobill technology, so it bills by the minute, so you're not getting over billed on accident with lawyers, like I think I spent 15 minutes on that kind of thing. We also have flexible billing arrangements. So because I have all these metrics, and I monitor them, I can offer flex that other firms can't because I use templating software, I can take a deal in for somebody raising, you know, capital round, and usually it's billable, but I can flat rate it, you know, 25 $40,000, and big firms are doing it an upwards of 100. And we're doing the same thing, but I use templating technology. And so it reduces my time and the cost and the clients love it. SoRon Bockstahler 6:44 So before you started your own firm, I think you might have did a little interview of how do I pivot to a corporate role? Right, and you will recall this. Yeah. And so you were thinking, I think at the time, I don't wanna put words in your mouth, but you wanted to be in the C suite and understand, you know, let's run a business. Obviously, you started your own firm, but you know, in what you just said to me, kind of maybe this is why we like each other so much, or at least I like you I don't know if you like me or not yet, as you know, I've run a large corporation, large corporation, and then my company now not midsize firm. And I believe in outsourcing anything you are not an expert at and doesn't matter. And I think law firms, if they would understand that, they'd be so much more successful, it's too many, I'm going to say I gotta go hire an employment lawyer, I'm gonna pay him, you know, start them at 80,000 a year, because I got a client that wants to do an employment instead of going finding a firm that's an expert at it and outsourcing it to them. It sounds like that's what you're doing. So basically, I think you've got that corporate experience by starting your own firmMegan Mathias 7:33 I did, and what we we call it now I didn't know how to put a word on what I do. So what clients will say to me is, wow, you're really holding my hand through this, taking a company. And sometimes when they're doing a capital around or an acquisition, it completely changes how things operate. If you have a transactional relationship with your lawyer, we're just doing the task and kind of moving on, you're not a fantastic lawyer, you're getting the job done. Okay? I say this a lot. It's not rocket science, some of it, but when you're in it with your client, so we're legal plus is what we call it, we're they need more than just your legal mind, they need you helping, I can redo your policy handbook and help you with these than that. But sometimes you need someone helping you come up with the processes within your company to make it more efficient to grow to go after a certain market to you know, because I have that I'm kind of entrepreneurial mind and mentality. It's like legal plus some say like a GC General Counsel plus your CEO, because you're helping from the C suite level, talk about strategy, all kinds of things that just a regular outside counsel doesn't provide. So we've started to put a word on it, because that's what people really need. And then COVID, they have to slash so much. A lot of our clients were, you know, just trying to survive, they need you to get in the dirt with them and really dig in and figure out how to survive what's happening. And that was when we realized, and that is our superpower here. So that's really one of our main offerings.Ron Bockstahler 8:55 So I read somewhere maybe on track like you, did you do a talk on cash flow, or teaching people or one of your Tell us about that? Because I don't think to me attorneys really understandMegan Mathias 9:03 that, right? They don't. And I remember as a young lawyer being like, I need to go get my MBA. There's definitely stuff here. I don't I need to know, I didn't go get my MBA, but IRon Bockstahler 9:12 learned you got it non job experience.Megan Mathias 9:15 Absolutely. They don't teach you anything like that in law school. And I have a business degree, but it was in marketing. So it wasn't it wasn't heavily focused on the financial. So you know, I represent a lot of small business owners too, especially when I went on my own. I started representing women and minority owned businesses and as the as its market because it's bigger firms. They trickle in, but I wanted to focus on it. And some everybody is when you're a new entrepreneur, for sure, you need help managing those kind of things. You don't you're not even aware that that's a thing and how do you get it? There's lots of ways to get through it and COVID that's on steroids. How do you manage your cash flow, I don't even know if I'm going to have any cash. So anyway, it's a skill that I have developed and learned that clients need it. They need you in the trenches with them and that includes managing cash flow. includes your people and other alternatives for or for that. So what we tell people even right now we work with people who will acquire other companies, and they may not want the legal department. So one thing we're really good at is this interim role. So they may for 1824 months not have a general counsel, and they might have five law firms, and I'm spending way too much money, it's inefficient, but they need a general counsel. So we stand up their legal department for 18 months, helping them with processes, bringing in the right technology people, we have relationships with vendors, and we can fill fill your legal department overnight if we needed to, but we can stand that up for you for 18 months while you get the right GC and you get the right, you know, structures and infrastructure in place. So that's been really great market for us.Ron Bockstahler 10:42 That's awesome. I mean, it's great to hear that there's for innovation that's going on, because you don't hear that a lot in the legal industry, although COVID accelerating things.Megan Mathias 10:49 Yeah, that sort of forced the hand. And that separated the cream from the crap as they say, I guess so. You know, we were doing trials right away on zoom, I did a trial, an international trial on zoom with the beginning of COVID. Like, like nothing. Our opponent was struggling with the process. So you know, I tell people, sometimes you went on process, sometimes you went on merit, and sometimes apparently you win if you're better than, oh, lead outs,Ron Bockstahler 11:14 don't let's kind of get into you've had some some challenges to say the least. You know, if you don't mind, I'd like for you to talk about some of the I mean, you've really got let's talk about even on your personal side, if you don't mind, because I want people understand this hasn't been easy. And there's a lot going on here. Yeah, there'sMegan Mathias 11:29 a lot I mean, come coming from a family where nobody wants to college. And, you know, I tell this example to people I went to law school and was like, why don't why don't people have business cards, I never really seen people using business cards until law school. I'm out of college with two college degrees. And I was confused, like, you know, because I don't have a parent to go say, Oh, this is how you network. You know, I learned I had to learn everything on the job. So when I hire I hire for grit because I've been through things I've been divorced, I filed for bankruptcy after my divorce, I got a DUI at one point in my life, it obliterated my self confidence It took years to get and I was so worried about, you know, my family, the whole thing, all of those things, looking back, you can learn from you can take that energy and use it for good. Or you can, you know, dig yourself a hole and stay in it for a while which you know, kind of whatever we feel like everybody's doing right now with COVID. But you know, I've learned to take those experiences and those challenges and find a way to find the silver lining, learn from those mistakes and grow. And so now when I hire lawyers, I look for grit, I don't look for mistakes, necessarily, but you learn from those life experiences. And if you can use it the right way. And you really do learn from it, instead of just put it under the rug, it really does bring you a different kind of mentality to the practice of law because now you can empathize with what your clients are going through instead of just like why are they making all these dumb mistakes? Now you're like, Oh, well, because we all do and how do we help them get out of it?Ron Bockstahler 12:57 Can you jump into time management for us because you got so many things going on? Yeah, that'sMegan Mathias 13:01 the thing. I have three kids, I have my law practice. I when my son My partner got sick a few years back with cancer, he was very sick for multiple years and passed away in 2019. In the middle of that I realized I needed to be closer to home. So I that's part of when I started my law firm in my neighborhood and the 45th word and, and managing my time I say to people now I don't feel busy. I felt really busy when I was taking care of my partner dying from cancer while having a three year old and a four year old and teenager and also trying to keep my law firm afloat and come up with all these new policies. I was also an elected at the time and I still am an elected local school council member for local elementary school in my neighborhood. I managed that that was time management right? You know, now I feel like I actually do feel I have the time for everything happening and it means you have to have the right team around you. It's not that I'm a superwoman although there are days I feel like oh, I had to be a superwoman to get through that. But it's also about hiring the right people like you talk about outsourcing the things that you're not good at. I know what I'm great at. I know what I'm not great at. I'll still get it done. But it might not be my hands on it. Right? So but then that's what I'm learning having the right team around you is its killer. It's the it's the way to get through everything. You might have a deal we do deals right transactions for clients, they might buy a company and want to do it in 60 days. That's, that's an undertaking, right? I have to have the right team and infrastructure for me to be able to get the client's needs done. And that applies across the board, including the kids, I became a single parent in 2019. It's a whole nother ballgame. You can't go to Walgreens because you can't get to get everybody in the car and go get it you know, some toilet paper. So you know, I've got some infrastructure around that now. And that applies professionally too. You just have to have the right team you have to invest in your team, make sure they're happy part of my law firm law firm culture is also completely different. We do team building events before COVID we were doing like escape rooms and which takes your hierarchy. And it's gone, because the people getting us out of the escape room. But believe me, it wasn't me. It's like the clerks, we got out of one of them because of a clerk, you know, a quiet clerk that was so sweet. never said a word. If he was like, backup, I got the sandal. Like, you know what, that's a nice way for you people to feel your humanity. And your team works, I think harder and more productive during the time that they're supposed to if they feel respected and taken care of. And so we care a lot about that around here.Ron Bockstahler 15:31 I will forget the name of the attorney. I was listening to his podcast or a podcast. It wasn't his but he's a big time personal injury attorney around the country out of Vegas, and you see his billboards everywhere. tu tu tu tu tu tu tu is his phone number. Anyway, turns out he was an Amata client when he first moved into Chicago, and I forgotten about that. But I listened to him. And I thought, you know, his father, he grew up went to prison when he was when he was five years old. And you just had a challenging life and kind of has the same the way you're talking to have grit. I want people that can just do work hard and figure it out. Right? Not gonna be the smartest person, right? And like you're saying, Go get people around you that are great. And don't act like you know, more than they do. Right? Yeah, let them do their thing. It's harderMegan Mathias 16:09 than it sounds. But it is, you know, that's its own skill. And sometimes you make mistakes there too. But it really does. You know, if you invest in people, it matters how they feel my I remember, as a young lawyer being told you're too nice to the staff. What are you talking about? My mom works at the fruit market. Okay, I don't treat people that, you know, like, like that we are salt of the earth people. And now I know, because in some places, the lawyers are the lawyers and the staff isn't staff. I'm not like that. I still have Thanksgiving every year with a woman that was my secretary for eight years. We are best buds is you know, it's not hierarchical like that. So I think it matters how you treat people. And that applies to my my company and my clients and the political world, especially where I liveRon Bockstahler 16:54 with politics. Let's talk politics, you've taken on a huge challenge. Now you're going to run for automated the 45th. Ward. Tell us about that. Let's talk a little bit about your platform. Yeah,Megan Mathias 17:03 like a Simon elected already. And then in the community, I do a lot of community work, I deliver food for housing and home and food insecurity families on the weekends, and we've been doing a lot of work for for many years, and the community, they've been asking me to get involved for quite some time. But I told you earlier, I had to take care of my family. Obviously, in the interim, we we've had some leadership changes that have been difficult for my community. So I stepped up in response to community, you know, essentially begging and like we need someone to get in there and, and essentially respect people's opinions. So just what I learned with my law firm over the past, whatever, 18 years, this applies to politics to we're never going to all agree on everything, right. And if you're the type of person that's not going to respect someone else's opinion, you're going to create divisiveness. We already have divisiveness. So I'm going way overboard, trying to learn and listen to all sides of every issue is not just two sides. It's anything and trying to bring that kind of leadership. So the 45th word. So let'sRon Bockstahler 18:07 I mean, everyone has skeletons in the closet, at least in my history. I know I do. So what's the worst thing that your opponent's gonna find out about you and getting put out there? Let's put it out right now?Megan Mathias 18:16 Well, we, I've talked about 100 podcasts, there's nothing about thinking that you can find that I haven't talked about that justice podcast, but you know, interviews and, you know, articles and whatever, over this span of time because I I talk about grit in terms of how I started my company, because of what I went through. Right. So I've already talked about it today, you know, having to file bankruptcy as a young person that was just getting divorced, and it was $15,000 with spout felt like a mountain at that age. I look back I'm like, wow, you know, that was probably, you know, that was hard. It was embarrassing. that follows you for a decade. So those kind of things I'm sure going to come up but but I'm a real authentic person. So I'm not worried about that. I'm sure maybe some strategists are, but I think it is what it is right. And you make mistakes, and you can either own it or you can hide from it. So I own mine. I learned from them. And and i'm i've learned not to put myself in situations like that to repeat them.Ron Bockstahler 19:12 So I've heard you said just one on one you and I've talked and I know you got some vision you got you got things you want to do. Let's talk about what your vision is for the 45th ward. I wouldMegan Mathias 19:20 love to see the all Germans office focus on our schools as sitting on that policy. You know, I have learned first of all how complex and hard it is to run a public school. I don't run it I just participate in and it's it's hard. I helped the school forum, the tech committee, thank goodness about a year before COVID because I love tech. Obviously I want to bring innovation to the Ottomans office too. But that that's a real issue, especially now. I mean, the schools are the foundation of a neighborhood what the schools are going for going through because of COVID. It's transformational, how they, how they handle it and how our kids are going to come out of it and I have one at every level. I have a kindergartener, a second grader and a junior in high school. So how the schools are able to navigate, it's gonna matter how my kids come out of this with how much therapy they need, right? I mean, it really does matter. And we're not focusing a lot on that. And I think it would be really important. But another issue that is really important in my word is both development and the lack of investment in the in the community. So there's the main thoroughfare fare going through, the word is dead. There's a lot of vacancy, but no one's working on it. When you ask my opponent, what's the vision to get these small businesses, you know, supported and people back out? You know, when invigorator Award, he won't answer that question. And I'm here to say I have a big plan. As you can see, I think big, maybe too big, I'm sure someone will say that's ridiculous. Let's tone it down. But you've got to come in with a plan and advocate and work hard and think about it and actually wait for something to land on your desk. So that's what I want to do was put together a vision for the ward, listen to community voice work, really, that's going to be hard. I'm not saying just walk around, and everyone agrees with me. So I know that's a hard process. But if you start that now, I'm not in the office yet. I won't be the older person until February 2023. But I'm starting now with a plan and how do you listen? How what are the models that have been successful around the country for listening to community voice? How do you put that together? who's involved? What's that look like? So I think the community I know the community, they're hungry for it. They want to be listened to and respected. Talk toRon Bockstahler 21:27 me a little bit about COVID-19 vaccinations, masking, I don't even know what if the school policies you have to mass correct. That's a state policy, right?Megan Mathias 21:34 Yeah. Yep. CPS are going to be in person and everybody mass. So I mean, I don't know what the Delta bear if there's going to be some kind of change in that. But there's I also think our leadership could have been better there too, especially in my neighborhood, I was as a regular private citizen organizing and transporting people to their COVID vaccinations, you know, it was a little bit like cricket sometimes, like, why can't we get why isn't my opponent before he was my opponent helping me? Why am I doing this? You know, with my with friends, and volunteers and neighbors and other electeds helping me find people that needed a vaccine, how do you get someone to coordinate to get both make their appointment, because that's the thing for people who don't aren't great at computers, half of the appointment systems were virtual. So you'd have to go and help them make the appointment and then arrange the transportation to go pick them up, wait for them. And some people were waiting hours at a time to get their appointment, get him back home, and then do it again for the second one. So that was a lot of work that that was I think the government should have been doing that. But I was doing that.Ron Bockstahler 22:34 Let's talk about being an alderman because you're 50 alderman in Chicago, there are so you remember back in the day when Daly was there. And if he didn't have a 50 to zero vote on what's something he put out in front? Like he might have had a 49 to one I was like, Whoa, someone disagreed? That's changed a little bit, because we actually see that there's a little independent thinking going on. Can you talk to a little bit about you know how, because you're obviously not going to be a rubber stamp, not the wallflower. Yeah, you're not gonna be the wallflower. But how are you going to handle that? How you can handle being, you know, one of 50 working with the mayor?Megan Mathias 23:02 Yeah, it's a tough job, but I'm good at collaborating. So what I say to people is they say, oh, you're this tough lawyer. You're good at like the fight. I am good at the fight. We're great at the fight, actually. But you resolve things 99% of the time, it needs to be resolved. It's not the case you take to trial even when you're a great lawyer because I love to take stuff to trial. I love trial work. I love being in the courtroom. It's where like all it's like, what my passion is really it's illegal. So but that's not always the best result for anybody for the clients, especially. So how do you take a complex issue when people are on fire? They're, you know, emotionally charged. They've been going at it, they're spending too much money litigating. They're just in a nasty place. How do you take that and find a solution? That's what I do every day. And and City Council's a little bit like that there are people complain that that the mayor is able to sort of manhandle the council, because she's good at the rules, but she's good at the rules. And I say to people, then learn the rules, and that you know, straight I don't walk in accordance hope someone doesn't object to my piece of evidence I've studied for weeks, I know what you're gonna object, I know how I'm gonna answer. I don't know how I'm gonna win, because I brought the case law. So that's sort of how you have to approach the job. And I know that's not everybody's thing. But I guess that's my mentality is how you both collaborate, but also anticipate and politic and think a little bit ahead how we're going to get get past an objection or emotion of the table. Something, you know, think a little bit about that and work with your colleagues on it. So I think that's a really important piece. So IRon Bockstahler 24:29 asked you all I said, are you up to this challenge? And you said I was born for this?Megan Mathias 24:34 Yeah, I do feel like I've been preparing, sharpening the skills my whole career for this job. Because it is it is complex. It is both constituent services, where I think there needs to be more technology, managing the Office of the aldermen and how calls come in and what's being done about them and looking at those metrics, but it also is the legislative portion of our job, and how you're Want to approach what the community needs, how you're going to listen to the community voice, there's menu money that every alderman gets every year. And you get to decide what to use that and some people listen to the community and others just decide. So there's hybrid models that you can both listen to the community. And but yet you make the decision, I think it's a better way to approach it. Because it's not just me, I'm, I'm merely a reflection of the community. I'm supposed to be your representative, whether you voted for me or not, which is apparently an issue in my work, where if you didn't vote for someone, you may not get the attention, or you're thinking your whole dress bottle. I don't want to be like that. You know what I'm trying to say it again,Ron Bockstahler 25:36 you can't get bottles fixed, or you can't get your garbage taken, taken out? Oh, yeah.Megan Mathias 25:39 Yeah, I could, yeah, I want it to be I'm listening. And I'm, you know, we're not going to hold grudges, we're going to move forward, we're going to find a way. And if you need assistance with your pothole, or or, you know, trimming a tree, or whatever's happening in your house, it's not going to matter. Well, when I'm the older person who you voted for,Ron Bockstahler 25:57 if we talk about politics on a little bit bigger picture and keep and kind of focused on technology, you know, how can we use technology to get more people to the polls?Megan Mathias 26:05 Yeah, I would say it's not just technology, it's also innovative thinking. So there went hand in hand. So some of what I do, it's not even the technology. It's the way we think about things. So I think that the same way, we're doing our mark kickoff on our campaign on national voter registration day, because I think voter registration should be everywhere. It should be, you know, you go to the store, and there's the voter registration reminder. And you know, because more people involved is better, there's 55,000 people will right now or redistricting, but right now, there's 55,000 people in the ward for the new numbers come out, and only 14,800 vote for the older person. So you really should, from a metric standpoint, have more people involved. So you know, you're representing what the community really wants, right. So that includes, that's just the basics of voting. So there's lots of new technology out, there's lots of energy around voter registration. And I think it's really important to keep that going.Ron Bockstahler 27:02 change gears a little bit, let's talk about a couple of organizations where you sit on the board. And I think cuz you got a couple of really good interesting ones that you work with. And if you got one you want to talk about Otherwise, I'll just I satMegan Mathias 27:12 on the board of the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago for many years, I recently resigned because they have a lot of business with Chicago. And I didn't want that to be an issue in my race. So I actually just stepped off the board. But their mission was empowering women and eliminating racism, both things I care deeply about. And they have so many wonderful people, they serve more than 200,000 families in the in the Chicagoland area. They're a really great organization that I sat, I literally cried when I resigned because it's really a passion of mine. I also sit on the board of lifespan, which is an organization that is long standing, and it's been fighting domestic violence and human trafficking for a very long time. I even help with bigger pieces, because those trying to trials are tough, and you don't want to miss miss a beat. And sometimes you have big scary opponents. Right? So you need the team. And so I've been doing that work for a long time. And I care passionately about that there is no excuse for domestic violence.Ron Bockstahler 28:10 And are you still working with the coalition of women's initiatives in law? Yeah, I'veMegan Mathias 28:14 been a member for probably more than a decade at this point. And I sought them out because like I said earlier, I was always the only female in my area where I was working. And that was many law firm, different law firms, I still had that challenge. And I always felt like I needed some support. So I went to the coalition, like I said more than 10 years ago, and it's about creating policies to help women feel empowered, and really break through the glass ceiling. And that group was an is still is just really amazing. So when I went on my own, and then my partner was sick. And I actually was like, wow, I need the village today. So I had the village because I've been working with people for so long that it finally finally all came back. And that's how I felt about the groups. I've been in the my community. My community stepped up for me when we needed it when my kids needed it when my partner was sick, and I'm trying to get the hospice and we can't get dinner and someone needs to bring the kids somewhere, my community stepped up for me. So I've learned that these decades of work in the community giving back it comes full circle when you need it.Ron Bockstahler 29:20 That's awesome. That's great to hear. I'm glad that they were there for you. Let's kind of take it back. And we're kind of running out of time. So I will give you a minute to talk about any last things you want to communicate. But before we get to that I want to ask one question is what's the one thing in the legal profession that you would like to see changed? Me instabilityMegan Mathias 29:36 is an issue. There's so many things it's but instability is very, it's very hard when it's hard to deal with because, well, when I was a young lawyer, I wanted to I had my natural tendency, my personality, as you can tell is I'm not going to step down to a belief but that's not how you handle that in a courtroom. Obviously, I say this to people a lot. I often have to listen to somebody lying to the judge or You know, misrepresenting what's happening here without, you know, launching in the woods, you know, a bunch of swear words when you're a young lawyer and someone's treating you a certain way, and they're treating you a certain way because you're female, and they think they can intimidate you or whatever. So it's it's instability, but also other issues, I helped form a group called flash, which is force of lawyers against sexual harassment, there's been some, there's a lot of that in the industry, which doesn't get talked about. So I'm in a number of groups that are fighting that issue and, and working really hard, hard on it. So that's much worse than different than instability. But it's the truth how you're treated as a lawyer. That sounds like a first world problem, but it really is horrible to go through it. I know many, many of my friends that have gone through it, and how do you handle it in the moment? You know, are you dealing with a partner who has authority over you? Are you going to lose your job? It's going to look bad? Do you sue someone I mean, it's there's a lot that can just derail your whole career because you were sexually harassed. And then the day to day incivility just generally, is the thing I think the legal industry really needs to take on how women are treated specifically in a courtroom, you know, opposing counsels, undermining you with things like okay, sweetheart, and the way I addressed that is like, okay, you're gonna eat those words later. And across cleaning it, but but there is a real serious problem that we have. And now we're starting to talk about it more. My the flash group has been really, really great at articles and getting male allies in and we're having, we're asking people in firms to sign pledges to deal with when things come up, because it's serious, and it needs to be addressed right away, because it can derail the careers of all these women.Ron Bockstahler 31:37 So are you seeing an improvement? Is there are we getting better?Megan Mathias 31:40 I think I see a lot of awareness raising, I do think I don't know if it's getting better, because everybody doesn't report but we hear a lot about it, because we're allowed about that. So and we have mentors assigned people to help them navigate things. I do think that having more people aware that this is going on, and is a really important development. So I always try to stay positive and optimistic. And I do think we're making progress there.Ron Bockstahler 32:05 So I lied. That was supposed to be my last question. But you know, my next question is, are we seeing a crack in the glass ceiling for women, minorities in law?Megan Mathias 32:13 We are, I mean, the metrics aren't great. So we get these reports out from the National Association of Women lawyers, for example. And sometimes you're like, wow, that's brutal. But now there's more than 50% of people graduating from law schools are female, there's a lot of movement towards genuine diversity and inclusion programs within law firms still tough. It's still It's why I have pink walls at my firm because we send a message. But I do think there's been some a lot of progress made, and people are very aware, and the clients are now demanding it, which is killer, because before the clients are demanding it, you're sort of barking up a tree when clients are demanding it and you're saying, look, you can you can potentially get more work or whatever, you can make the business case for diversity, unfortunately. And they now it's people are more aware. And so I do think we're making Alright,Ron Bockstahler 33:01 but your clients are demanding it. And I know we're gonna run short on time, but you just keep I love talking to you. You're You're wonderful. Now, let's talk about the Coca Cola GC. Remember, when he demanded law firms had I think it's 20%, he was looking for a minority representation. And you know, three months later, he's gone. So are they really? Do they really? Are they able to do it? Or do we still have the old boy network at the back, you know, in the back of the room, still kind of dictating What's going on?Megan Mathias 33:24 Yeah, oh, there's definitely the old boy network, for sure. In Chicago is different than other places, you know, even in counties in Illinois, that's a whole different ballgame. But, but I do think it's making a difference. Because you can also say, in addition to why you should do this, morally, ethically, and just because you're a good human, you should also expect to get more business because some clients are, and I work a lot with younger, more diverse companies, with younger leaders, and people are absolutely demanding it at that level. So it just kind of depends on the playground you're in and my playground includes a lot of women and people of color. So we're we all demanded and expected and it's really, really fun to work with a really diverse team that gets it.Ron Bockstahler 34:07 Well, I'm glad that you're out there people like you're out there. Of course, four of my six children are women or young lady, so you know, I'm looking for a better life from them for them. So more power, I hope we would make some major changes. Thank you.Megan Mathias 34:18 Thanks for the opportunity to speak with you. What's fun,Ron Bockstahler 34:20 absolutely is there you want to leave the audience with like one final thought with your candidacy for the 45th Ward, your law firm, anything you want. Well, weMegan Mathias 34:28 love to help. Like I said companies run by forward thinkers. So we have a full service firm that can help in run even, you know, latest NGC plus do type work. It's my favorite thing to do these days. And as it relates to my word I just want to meet I want to shake everybody's hand in the whole world. And listen, that's what I'm on my listening tour right now. So I want to hear from everyone. So check us out at Megan for 45th word thatRon Bockstahler 34:53 calm. Awesome, Megan. Thanks for joining us today. It's great having you on love your insight and best of luck on the campaign.Megan Mathias 34:59 Thanks so much. appreciate your support.Ron Bockstahler 35:01 Thanks, everyone joining us today, we will talk to you again next week. I believe we are talking about family planning estate planning next week. So look forward to a great show next week. All right, that's it.Megan Mathias 35:10 Awesome. Thanks so much. Awesome. Cool.Ron Bockstahler 35:12 Doctor, I just love talking to you. So I think, Oh, thankMegan Mathias 35:14 you. That was really cool. I appreciate the opportunity.Ron Bockstahler 35:17 You've got so much going for you. I learned a lot about you today. So that's really cool, happy to help in any way we can. Also, when you get more when things are rolling, or you want to do it we can have I know when people run for judge, we did some fundraising, or introduction parties at the Summer centers. Let's do it. That was kind of fun. Yeah, know how that helps you.Megan Mathias 35:35 I'm in these groups that kind of bubbled up during COVID to help all the lawyers figure everything out. I think it would be cool for you to come and speak one day to those group of Lady lawyers. They're all Family Law Attorneys, like there's like 60 in the group, but usually, like 2025 show up every Wednesday, on the calendar. And I think he has some claims out of it.Ron Bockstahler 35:54 I mean, I want you know, for me, it's more about getting clients about changing the practice of law. This is this is my passion is I really want to make practicing law say easier, more enjoyable, so we can get legal services to the 74% of Americans who can't afford them. Absolutely. You know, we just got to change the way things are done. And that's kind of what the premise of what we're doing. SoMegan Mathias 36:12 Awesome. Well, great. I look. All right. I'll see you in a few weeks.Ron Bockstahler 36:16 Sounds good. Okay, bye. Bye. Bye. Transcribed by https://otter.ai
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