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Welcome to the Verdict Signal podcast, where we feature how top attorneys help people make informed choices, avoid common mistakes, and move forward with confidence. 

  1. 2d ago

    The Career Secret Young Lawyers Won’t Learn in Law School with Charisse Lillie

    Charisse Ranielle Lillie is an attorney, business leader, and CEO of CRL Consulting LLC, with a career spanning law, corporate leadership, human resources, philanthropy, and governance. She previously served as a partner and Chair of the Litigation Department at Ballard Spahr LLP, Philadelphia City Solicitor, a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, and an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Lillie later held several senior leadership roles at Comcast Corporation, including Senior Vice President of Human Resources, President of the Comcast Foundation, and Vice President of Community Investment. She has served on major corporate and civic boards, including as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and has held board positions with Penn Mutual, PECO, and Independence Health Group. She earned her B.A., cum laude, from Wesleyan University, her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law, and her LL.M. from Yale Law School. In this episode… What separates a capable law school graduate from a lawyer who can exercise sound judgment when the stakes are high? Legal education provides essential knowledge, but Charisse Lillie explains why experience, mentorship, sponsorship, and exposure to seasoned professionals often determine how effectively a young lawyer develops after graduation. So what should ambitious lawyers be learning that rarely appears in a classroom? Charisse breaks down the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, explains why AI cannot replace the human experience required to develop professional judgment, and shares how relationships shaped her own career. She also recounts entering a major law firm as a partner without an established book of business and how former mentees eventually became an unexpected source of client referrals that helped her build her practice. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Charisse R. Lillie, attorney, leadership advisor, and CEO of CRL Consulting LLC in Philadelphia. Her career has included serving as Philadelphia City Solicitor, a senior Comcast executive, and chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. They discuss mentorship, sponsorship, AI in the legal profession, leadership development, career relationships, and the lessons behind her bookUpon A Turning Stage. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Resources: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  CRL Consulting LLC WebsiteCharisse Lillie on LinkedInWant to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

  2. 3d ago

    Why Your Beneficiary Designations Could Override Everything Written in Your Will

    Nicholas Abaza is a Texas trial lawyer with more than 20 years of legal experience, including over 15 years handling probate, will, estate, and trust litigation. Based in Houston, he represents clients in complex disputes throughout Texas and regularly works with seasoned trial lawyers on cases involving substantial estates and significant financial stakes. His professional achievements include earning a top Avvo rating, recovering millions of dollars for clients, handling inheritance disputes involving estates valued at more than $75 million, and successfully opposing highly regarded estate and trust litigation attorneys. He earned his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. In this episode… A carefully written will may not control every asset you leave behind. Beneficiary designations on life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other financial accounts can operate separately from a will, creating results families never expected. If the documents you created do not all point in the same direction, what actually happens to your assets? Nicholas explains how beneficiary designations interact with wills, why a life insurance policy naming one person may conflict with what someone later writes in a will, and how these inconsistencies can lead to inheritance disputes. He also breaks down the main grounds for contesting a will, including fraud, lack of capacity, and undue influence, and explains what can happen when a trustee cannot properly account for trust assets. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Nicholas Abaza, a Texas trial lawyer with the Law Office of Nicholas Abaza in Houston, Texas. Licensed in Texas since 2000, Nicholas has spent much of his career handling estate, probate, trust, will, and inheritance disputes. They cover beneficiary conflicts, will contests, trustee duties, trust challenges, estate litigation, and the growing role of AI in legal services. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Want to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

  3. Aug 18

    Attorney Melissa Gott: The Legal Reality of Revenge Porn and AI

    Melissa Gott is the Managing Partner and Founder of The Law Group in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has practiced law since 2003, with experience in complex family law matters, parental alienation, revenge porn, digital harm, and other civil cases. She is a certified mediator, parenting coordinator, and collaborative attorney. Melissa has also earned national recognition for her legal work and has handled significant digital harm cases, including a revenge porn matter that resulted in a multimillion dollar award for her client. Her work focuses on helping clients address complex legal disputes involving family relationships, privacy, and emerging issues such as AI generated intimate images. In this episode… What happens when intimate images, including images created with AI, are used against someone without their consent? The legal system is increasingly confronting forms of digital harm that can affect a victim’s privacy, reputation, and well-being, but many people still do not know what protections may be available or how quickly they may need to act. What should someone do when private or fabricated content suddenly becomes a legal crisis? Melissa explains the importance of preserving evidence, contacting law enforcement, and understanding the distinction between criminal and civil remedies. She shares the story of a client who was awarded more than $30 million after numerous intimate images were published across Instagram and Reddit. The conversation also turns to parental alienation, including the patterns Melissa watches for in high-conflict custody cases and why delays can make repairing a parent-child relationship more difficult. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Melissa Gott, a family law attorney and Managing Partner and Founder of The Law Group in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has practiced law since 2003 and is a certified mediator, parenting coordinator, and collaborative attorney. Melissa discusses revenge porn, AI-generated intimate images, preserving digital evidence, civil and criminal remedies, parental alienation, and the importance of acting quickly when legal rights or family relationships are at risk. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Resources: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  The Law Group WebsiteMelissa Gott on LinkedInWant to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

  4. Aug 14

    The Hidden Risks of Dying Without a Proper Estate Plan with Eric Mauro

    Eric Mauro is the Founder and Managing Partner of Mauro & Mauro Attorneys at Law, focusing his practice on estate planning, probate, and business law. He helps individuals, families, and business owners protect their assets, prepare for the future, and navigate important legal decisions with confidence. A U.S. Army veteran, Eric brings a strong commitment to service and preparation to his legal practice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School with Special Distinction in Estate Planning and completed an LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Eric also holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas Woman’s University. His practice is dedicated to providing knowledgeable guidance in estate planning, probate, and business law while helping clients make informed decisions for what matters most. In this episode… What happens to everything you worked for when you are no longer here to make decisions? Many people assume their assets will automatically go where they want, but the reality can be very different without proper planning. How can families avoid unnecessary complications during one of the most difficult moments of their lives? Eric Mauro explains the key issues families face when they do not have a clear estate plan, including probate delays, family conflicts, and misconceptions about wills, taxes, and inherited property. He shares how some estates can take much longer to resolve without proper preparation and why small planning decisions can make a major difference for loved ones. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Eric Mauro, Attorney and Partner at Mauro & Mauro, Attorneys at Law in Mesquite, Texas. Eric focuses on estate planning, probate, and business law, with a Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. They discuss the importance of estate planning, common mistakes people make, probate challenges, AI created legal documents, business succession planning, and how families can prepare for the future. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  Mauro & Mauro, Attorneys at Law WebsiteErix Mauro on LinkedInWant to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

  5. Jul 29

    The Dangerous Divorce Advice People Trust Before Hiring a Lawyer with Anna Friedhoff

    Anna Friedhoff is a shareholder at Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, where she began as a law clerk in 2012 and was elected shareholder in 2018. She earned her J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University with degrees in Political Science and Public Relations. Anna is admitted to the Oregon and Washington State Bars and is active in Oregon Women Lawyers and the Multnomah Bar Association. She has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2018, named an Oregon Super Lawyer from 2024 to 2026, and previously selected as a Rising Star from 2017 to 2023. In 2016, she received the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award. Her legal scholarship has been published in the Oregon Review of International Law, and she currently serves as Vice President of the University Club of Portland’s Board of Directors. In this episode… What if the worst divorce advice you receive comes long before you ever step inside a lawyer's office? From internet myths to well meaning friends and AI generated answers, many people unknowingly make decisions that can shape the outcome of their case before the legal process even begins. How do you know which advice is helping and which advice could hurt you? Anna shares why settlement is often the best path while explaining why experienced trial skills still matter when agreements cannot be reached. She discusses how courts approach child custody, parenting time, spousal support, and complex assets such as family businesses, while also explaining the growing influence of AI in family law. Along the way, she recounts how clients often arrive with misconceptions about what judges actually consider and why personalized legal strategy consistently outperforms generic online advice. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Anna C. Friedhoff, a shareholder at SKH Family Law & Estate Planning in Portland, Oregon. Licensed in both Oregon and Washington, Anna is recognized for her extensive experience handling complex divorce, custody, and high conflict litigation. Together, they discuss common divorce misconceptions, child custody, complex asset division, AI's impact on legal advice, and why preparation for trial remains an essential skill for today's family lawyers. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Want to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

  6. Jul 23

    Ashley Upkins Reveals the Dangerous AI Frauds Emptying Bank Accounts Across America

    Ashley Upkins is the first woman from Tennessee to hold this historic role. Recognized as a powerful voice for justice, equity, and leadership, she is an award-winning attorney and advocate who inspires with her vision, faith, and commitment to lifting the next generation of change-makers. In this episode… AI is making scams more convincing than ever, and many people still believe they would never fall for one. But what happens when a phone call sounds exactly like your child, your boss, or someone you trust? Could you confidently tell the difference? Ashley shares practical strategies for recognizing AI powered fraud before it causes financial damage, including why verification should replace blind trust, how family safe words can stop voice cloning scams, and why urgency is often the biggest warning sign. She also discusses recent Supreme Court decisions, the challenges of regulating artificial intelligence, and why existing consumer protection laws still play an important role. Along the way, she explains how criminals are exploiting deepfakes, voice cloning, and personal information shared online to target victims. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Ashley Upkins, attorney, President of the National Bar Association, and Head of Litigation, Investigations, and Alternative Dispute Resolution at Silicon Ranch in Nashville, Tennessee. As the first woman from Tennessee to lead the National Bar Association, Ashley brings extensive experience in litigation, consumer protection, and public advocacy. They discuss AI scams, consumer privacy, Supreme Court decisions, responsible AI governance, and practical steps individuals and businesses can take to reduce risk in an increasingly digital world. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Want to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

  7. Jul 16

    The Biggest Mistake Patients Make After Medical Negligence with David Roddenberry

    Mr. Roddenberry graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, where he studied cognitive neuroscience, and holds a degree from Harvard Law School. As a Marshall Scholar, he earned an MBA from Oxford and an MSc from LSE. He previously worked at D.E. Shaw and BCG. He later co-founded a health tech company, which he has led for over a decade, and a legal tech company. In this episode… What is the biggest mistake patients make after medical negligence? Many people assume that a poor medical outcome automatically means malpractice, while others wait too long to gather evidence or seek legal guidance. As AI rapidly changes the legal profession, could technology help more families uncover the truth behind complex medical cases? David shares how artificial intelligence is transforming the way attorneys evaluate medical records, identify potential deviations from the standard of care, and improve access to justice. He explains why many legitimate concerns never become viable lawsuits, discusses the importance of collecting complete medical records, and recounts examples of patients whose preparation and documentation uncovered critical information that otherwise could have been missed. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews David Roddenberry, Co-Founder and Attorney at Mama Bear Law, a personal injury and medical malpractice firm serving clients nationwide. A Harvard College graduate, Harvard Law School graduate, and Marshall Scholar, David combines his legal background with decades of health technology experience to bring AI into medical malpractice litigation. They discuss patient advocacy, choosing the right attorney, managing expectations, the future of AI in personal injury law, and how technology is expanding access to justice for injured families. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Want to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

  8. Jul 14

    The Divorce Mistake That Costs Families Thousands, According to Susan E. Murray

    Susan Murray brings decades of legal, mediation, and therapeutic experience to helping families resolve complex disputes with greater clarity and care. A family law attorney since 1986 and founder of her Media-based practice in 1996, she has extensive experience handling divorce, custody, support, and complex family matters through both mediation and litigation, including pet custody disputes. Her background as a therapist, combined with specialized training in divorce mediation and parenting coordination, allows her to address the emotional and practical challenges families face during transition.  Susan is a court-approved Parenting Coordinator, a respected member of the legal and mediation communities, and serves clients through the Media and Chester County offices of the Alpha Center for Divorce Mediation. In this episode… Many people assume that the best divorce strategy is to fight for everything, but what if that approach is actually the mistake that costs families thousands? Susan E. Murray explains why understanding your options before taking legal action can make all the difference. Could avoiding unnecessary conflict be the smartest legal decision you'll ever make? Susan discusses when mediation offers the best path forward and when litigation becomes necessary to protect a client's interests, particularly in cases involving abuse, hidden assets, or complex custody disputes. She also shares why relying on stories from friends, internet searches, or AI generated legal advice often creates unrealistic expectations. The conversation also explores the surprising rise of pet custody disputes, including a real case where thousands of dollars in legal fees were spent before both parties finally agreed to share custody of their dog. In this episode of Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Susan E. Murray, Family Law Attorney and mediator serving clients through her Media, Pennsylvania practice and the Alpha Center for Divorce Mediation. Practicing family law since 1986, she brings a rare combination of legal experience and a background in therapy to help families resolve conflict. They discuss mediation versus litigation, choosing the right attorney, child and pet custody, common divorce misconceptions, and the future of family law in Pennsylvania. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build. Want to be featured in the Verdict Signal Podcast? Register here: https://ednadm.com/verdict-signal-application

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