Ladies in Law

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Ladies in Law

What, like it's hard? We are Allison and Mikaela, two Los Angeles based women attorneys who are here to share with you our experience in the legal industry. On this podcast, we want to share stories, help prospective law students, give advice, and educate on our adventures of being Ladies in Law! Join us every week for new episodes straight from Justice HQ!

Episodes

  1. DEC 12

    Paralegal Perspective Part 2!

    Hey legal besties! We have a brand new episode this week, continuing our discussion on tips you can learn from your paralegal! We will cover helpful and unhelpful things attorneys do, boundaries, resources for solos, and more!

    17 min

  2. NOV 27

    Paralegals Perspective Part 1!

    Happy Thanksgiving legal besties!! On this episode we have our very first guest! Welcome Ayde Ruiz, a Paralegal at Simon Law Group, to the pod. We are so ~thankful~ for the tips and tricks Ayde gave us for how we can build a team that supports each other, communicates with each other, and works to make each others lives easier!

    22 min

  3. NOV 14

    Drafting An Effective Mediation Brief

    Hey legal besties! Join us this week as we discuss the nuts and bolts of drafting an effective mediation brief. Timing is critical and you’ll want to send your brief to opposing counsel to allow plenty of time for full consideration. We will also give you helpful tips on how to make your brief stand out.

    22 min

  4. OCT 31

    Demand Letters!

    Hey legal besties! This week we talk about demand letters and how to effectively use them to frame your case to opposing counsel. Tune in for our specific tips and tricks and let us know if you would like any samples!

    20 min

  5. OCT 17

    Networking Authentically

    Hi legal besties! In this week's episode we discuss our tips and tricks for curating an authentic network through natural conversation topics and intentionally listening. This helps us to follow up with new contacts and create a lasting relationship!

    21 min

  6. OCT 3

    Our Experiences Being Female Attorneys

    Hey legal besties! Join us this week as we discuss what it is like being a female attorney in a heavily male dominated field. We dive into our own experiences, how we combat microaggressions, and ways to show up and champion the female attorneys around you. We would love to hear any suggestions or stories on how this plays out in your lives as well!

    27 min

  7. SEP 19

    All Things Deposition!

    Hey legal besties! We dive into all things deposition in this week's episode. From how we like to prepare for depositions to how we identify what damages witnesses we want to depose, we help get you ready to crush whatever deposition is ahead of you!

    21 min

  8. SEP 18

    Get to know Co-Hosts Allison & Mikaela! - Episode 2

    Hey legal besties! This week Allison & Mikaela dive into why they became lawyers, the type of law that they practice, and who they are/what they like to do outside of their profession!

    22 min

  9. SEP 16

    Welcome to Ladies in Law! - Episode 1

    Ladies in Law is hosted by Mikaela Pflueger (Soon-to-be Dixon) & Allison Melendez. This podcast will speak on the intricacies of being female attorneys in a heavily male dominated field, make the law digestible, and teach you how to curate your network in an authentic way. New episodes will be dropping every other week on Thursday and hopefully make you feel like you're talking to your legal besties!

    12 min

  10. SEP 5

    Handling Discovery Disputes

    Hey legal besties! This week's episode dives into how to handle discovery disputes and the importance of meeting and conferring with opposing counsel during your fact-finding mission. We provide practical tips (& have templates to share) regarding how to effectively review discovery responses, what is worth meeting and conferring on, and setting future you up for success if a motion to compel becomes necessary!

    17 min

  11. AUG 22

    A Proactive Approach to Discovery

    Hey legal besties! Join us as we break down discovery, provide practical tips on how to proactively approach written discovery, and prepare your responses for use at trial. Discovery may be time consuming, but it can be a powerful tool for your case!

    34 min

  12. AUG 8

    Rapport and Communication: Building Relationships and Advocating Effectively

    Hey legal besties! Join us as we discuss how to build rapport with your client to allow for open communication throughout the span of your case. We will also discuss the importance of creating a judgment-free zone for your clients. This will help them open up, which will allow you to advocate for them in the best way possible!

    27 min
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What, like it's hard? We are Allison and Mikaela, two Los Angeles based women attorneys who are here to share with you our experience in the legal industry. On this podcast, we want to share stories, help prospective law students, give advice, and educate on our adventures of being Ladies in Law! Join us every week for new episodes straight from Justice HQ!

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