More Than A Lawyer

Christina Crow

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More Than A Lawyer is a podcast that highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. (Nearly every Board of every non-profit, you'll find lawyers serving the non-profit & its mission, e.g. fundraising, legal responsibilities, etc.)

Sep 28

Becoming a Community Changemaker with Nathan Harris

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Ep 34 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Nathan Harris, Founder and Managing Attorney at Abogados Centro Legal, a Birmingham-area law firm serving immigrant communities through personal injury and immigration matters. Nathan shares why serving the immigrant community goes beyond legal representation and how his involvement with HICA (Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama), Fiesta, and the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation keeps him deeply connected to the communities he serves. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The cultural and language barriers that make navigating the legal system difficult for immigrant clients * What does it take for lawyers to become active members of the communities they serve, rather than just supporting them from the outside? * Nathan’s involvement with HICA and Fiesta, from immigrant support services and volunteer opportunities to scholarships for students pursuing higher education * How does Nathan balance the demands of his practice, family life, and meaningful community involvement? * Why showing up, getting involved and serving beyond the courtroom can make lawyers positive change-makers Learn more about Nathan Harris: * Connect with Nathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-nathan-harris-89490616/ * Visit Abogados Centro Legal's website: https://abogadoscentrolegal.com/nathan-harris/ * Check out Abogados Centro Legal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbogadosCentroLegal * Follow Nathan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abogadonathan/ *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: https://www.jinkscrow.com Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc/ * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a/ * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy
Sep 10

Helping Others Find Their Path with Akiesha Anderson

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 33 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Akiesha Anderson, former Associate Director of Admissions at UCLA School of Law and the current Founder of Anderson Admissions Academy, an organization dedicated to helping minority, low-income, and first-generation law school applicants navigate the admission process. Akiesha is also Vice President of Partnerships and Engagement at Represent Justice, where she helps formerly incarcerated filmmakers share authentic stories that can influence criminal justice reform and inspire action. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Represent Justice and its mission to reshape narratives surrounding the criminal justice system, working with formerly incarcerated filmmakers to tell authentic stories about incarceration and reentry into society * How does creating films help transform feelings of shame, regret, and disempowerment into purpose and advocacy? * What is Ban the Box legislation and how will it help with the employment of people with prior convictions? * Anderson Admissions Academy and how it helps first-generation, low-income, and minority students navigate law school admissions * Advice for prospective law students and the importance of internships and understanding your "why" before and during law school * Akiesha's involvement with the Blackburn Institute and its focus on leadership development and intergenerational connections Learn more about Akiesha Anderson: * Visit Anderson Admissions Academy’s website: https://www.andersonadmissions.com * Follow Akiesha on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AskAkiesha * Follow Akiesha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askakiesha * View Akiesha’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AskAkiesha?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b2b34f90-e8e5-433d-b8df-ccc4a5c7e4f3 * Connect with Akiesha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akiesha-anderson *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch or listen to more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: * YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTj6DMIGoQ51eOS_8ObS3S9wCQV8lUWz9&si=DoDzGwDBfD3yNK9p * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-lawyer/id1740769582 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JENfwnKNJ8mEYoMlNtPqe * iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-more-than-a-lawyer-218115778 Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy * Visit Jinks Crow’s website: https://www.jinkscrow.com
Aug 18

Law, Leadership and the Power of Teamwork with Jason Imler

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 32 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Jason Imler, a Tampa-area plaintiff-side employment lawyer. Jason’s firm, Imler Law, focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, workers’ comp issues, and standing up to large employers. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * What does “at-will employment” really mean and what protections still exist for workers? * How discrimination claims require an EEOC charge first, with Florida deadlines (300 days to file, then investigation and 90 days after right-to-sue) * Using the “smell test” to spot pretextual firings and leveraging EEOC mediation or position statements to evaluate the employer’s story * How a workplace injury can trigger multiple parallel cases (workers’ comp, retaliation/ADA accommodation, plus car accident or product liability referrals) * Why bar associations and FLNELA expand referral networks, reduce hostility with opposing counsel, and support community projects like school supply drives * Jason’s youth sports sponsorships to reduce cost barriers, teach teamwork, and apply sports-based leadership lessons to law practice and client counseling * How can lawyers use their community standing to “share the wealth” and strengthen the broader community? Learn more about Jason Imler: * Visit Imler Law’s website: https://www.imlerlaw.com * Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-imler-50097965 * Follow Imler Law on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/imler-law/about * Follow Imler Law on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImlerLaw * Email Jason: https://www.imlerlaw.com/attorney/imler-jason-william/#email_attorney *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: https://www.jinkscrow.com Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy
Jul 16

Building a Legacy Through Helping Others with Ashleigh Madison

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 31 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Ashleigh Madison, a Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Savannah, Georgia. Ashleigh is the founder of Southeast Law, LLC, which she launched in 2014. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Ashleigh’s plaintiff-side practice (medical malpractice, product liability, construction defects, car wrecks) * Ashleigh’s mold-displacement trial where a jury briefly awarded $1 billion before correcting it to $1 million * How does Ashleigh balance running a small firm, family life, and still showing up for the community year after year? * Why doing non-law community work supports meaning and helps protect lawyers’ mental health * A spotlight on Brightside Children and Family Advocacy, sponsoring children’s Christmas wish lists (and involving her daughter) * Ashleigh’s support for Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, including the Bite2Go summer meals program and fundraisers like Tour de Epicure and Jewels & Jeans * What drove Ashleigh to get involved with Union Mission after Savannah’s large homeless camps were cleared and people were pushed downtown? * Advice on community work, suggesting asking mentors/friends and researching local programs to find causes that fit Learn more about Ashleigh Madison: * View Ashleigh’s profile on Southeast Law LLC: https://southeastlawfirm.com/profile * Connect with Ashleigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-madison-73036886 * View Ashleigh’s profile on SuperLawyers: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/georgia/savannah/lawyer/ashleigh-r-madison/03cd02dd-56d2-45b3-8aeb-3325ba936356.html *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: https://www.jinkscrow.com Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow-dickson/ * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc/ * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a/ * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy
Jun 10

Building a Family Where Fertility Meets the Law with AshLeigh Dunham

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 30 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with AshLeigh Dunham, Senior Trial Referee for Jefferson County Family Court and former Partner at Magic City Law, LLC, a boutique firm focused on family law matters including divorce, custody, adoption, and estate planning. AshLeigh has built her career advocating for families and children through some of their most complex and emotional legal challenges. With experience spanning family law, fertility law, and juvenile court, she brings a deeply personal perspective shaped by both her work on the bench and her own IVF journey. Known for her belief that clients are more than their case file, she approaches the law with compassion, clarity, and a strong commitment to helping others navigate difficult decisions with confidence. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * AshLeigh Dunham’s transition from 15 years in high-stress divorce litigation to building a practice helping families through fertility law * Her five-year IVF journey, including IUI, multiple cycles, and the moment she realized care limitations in Alabama * What fertility law actually involves, from donor agreements to surrogacy, and the legal frameworks required to “make families” * The growing demand for fertility law in Alabama, where only a handful of attorneys handle these cases daily * AshLeigh’s approach to managing stress through dance, yoga, journaling, and teaching other lawyers to prioritize mental health * Why she chose to run for the Alabama Supreme Court following the IVF ruling and her call for broader perspectives in the legal system Learn more about AshLeigh Dunham: * Connect with AshLeigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-meyer-dunham-12252114 * Follow AshLeigh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshLeighMeyerDunham * Subscribe to AshLeigh Substack: https://substack.com/@ashleighdunham * Visit AshLeigh’s website: https://www.ashleighdunhamforalabama.com * Visit Magic City Fertility Law website: https://www.magiccityfertilitylaw.com *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: https://www.jinkscrow.com Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy
Apr 28

Prioritizing Humanity with Attorney and Community Activist Leslie Wright Rubio

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 29 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Leslie Rubio, Managing Partner at Rubio Law Firm. Leslie focuses her practice on serious injury, wrongful death, Dram Shop and business litigation claims in addition to fighting for access to justice for the immigrant population of Alabama. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Leslie’s personal-injury practice, including 18-wheeler and motorcycle cases, and serving Alabama’s immigrant community * Guidance that injured people can access the courtroom regardless of immigration status * The importance of seeking knowledgeable legal counsel when undocumented-status issues arise * Leslie’s involvement with the Birmingham Bar Association, its CLE, networking, and community service, and why local bar membership helps build relationships and smoother case interactions * Birmingham Bar service projects for Law Day and MLK Day, including reading in classrooms, donating books to students, “books to prisons,” and lawyers returning to local schools to share career paths * Leslie’s leadership as Birmingham Bar president-elect and upcoming 2027 president * Community arts support through Sidewalk Film Festival fundraising, including Salsa Showdown, and how to attend via sidewalkfest.org * Support of Bare Hands, Inc. events like Taco Fest and Dia de los Muertos at Sloss Furnaces, emphasizing community arts and remembrance * Balancing a small-firm practice with service through exercise, travel, recharging, and a firm culture that supports staff involvement in CLE and community activities * Leslie’s definition of being “more than a lawyer” as prioritizing humanity and multiple roles in family, church, and community Learn more about Leslie Rubio: * Connect with Leslie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-wright-rubio-8a8568a * Follow Rubio Law Firm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RubioLawFirm * Follow Rubio Law Firm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rubio-law-firm-p-c * Visit Rubio Law Firm’s website: https://rubiofirm.com *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: https://www.jinkscrow.com Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc/ * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a/ * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy
Mar 5

Servicing the Community Inside & Outside the Courtroom with Courtney Leigh Winston, Esq.

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 28 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Courtney Leigh Winston, Esq., a personal injury attorney at Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen in Richmond, Virginia. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Courtney’s background in personal injury, criminal defense, and volunteering with Legal Aid * Legal Aid’s role in providing civil legal services for low-income clients and its need for funding, donations, and legal professional volunteers (they offer training!) * Courtney’s experience mentoring and encouraging future lawyers through the American Association for Justice and the National Plaintiff’s Law Student Association * Courtney’s work with, and the importance of, Planned Parenthood of Virginia * How Courtney balances volunteering with family and practice, crediting mentors and upbringing for instilling the importance of giving back * Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen’s community initiatives, including an annual scholarship for high school seniors and a “Hometown Heroes” recognition program Learn more about Courtney Leigh Winston, Esq.: * Connect with Courtney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-winston-179b9a66 * View Courtney’s profile on Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen’s website: https://www.allenandallen.com/attorneys/courtney-winston * Email Courtney: courtney.winston@allenandallen.com *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: https://www.jinkscrow.com Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow-dickson * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy
12/18/2025

Inspiring Change in Montgomery with Shawn Cole

More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 27 In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Shawn Cole, managing partner at Hill Hill Carter Franco Cole & Black where she has worked for nearly 25 of her 32 years of practicing law. Shawn is based in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm has other offices in Birmingham, Fairhope, and Kentucky. Shawn practices law primarily in the workers' compensation area and is a mediator. While she loves the practice of law and mediating cases, she is passionate about her community and finding ways to serve those who are underserved, partnering with groups such as Flatline Community Coalition (on north side of town) or Strong Foundation (on the west side of town) to connect people who may have resources of time, talents, or money to support the boots on the ground ministries who are truly effective. Shawn loves that her family shares her passion for service and believes her children are so deeply moved to serve because of their involvement in local missions from early childhood. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * How Shawn Cole’s upbringing inspireD her lifelong commitment to community service * The unique approach Shawn’s law firm takes to encourage volunteerism among its staff * How organizations like Strong Foundation and Flatline Community Coalition are transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Montgomery * A powerful story that illustrates the impact of mentorship and support on a young person’s future * The ways Shawn Cole defines being “more than a lawyer” and how others can follow her example Learn more about Shawn Cole: * Visit Hill Hill Carter’s website: https://www.hillhillcarter.com * Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-cole-29871b12 * Follow Hill Hill Carter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillhillcarter *********************************** About More Than a Lawyer: The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases. Watch more episodes of More Than a Lawyer: https://www.jinkscrow.com Connect and learn more from your host, Christy Crow and Jinks Crow P.C.: * Email: christy.crow@jinkscrow.com * Follow Jinks Crow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jinks-crow-dickson/ * Follow Jinks Crow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jinkscrow * Follow Jinks Crow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlabamaLawTeam * Follow Jinks Crow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jinkscrowpc/ * Connect with Christy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christy-crow-1b6204a/ * Follow Christy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/crowchristy

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More Than A Lawyer is a podcast that highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. (Nearly every Board of every non-profit, you'll find lawyers serving the non-profit & its mission, e.g. fundraising, legal responsibilities, etc.)

Creator

Christina Crow
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

34
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Christina Crow
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More Than A Lawyer