Heels In The Courtroom

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EP 922- Parental Support Benefits Part One

2025-11-1933:32

How do you get support and resources to build your family in a male dominated industry? Guest Sarah Moore discusses the importance of parental support benefits for families and employers.

EP 921- Unpacking the Cardi B Jury Trial

2025-11-0543:07

Pop star sensationalism aside, we can learn a lot from watching other attorneys perform in the courtroom, and this trial gave us plenty to talk about.

EP 920- Protecting Your Bar License: A Cautionary Tale

2025-10-2245:27

One shortcut could had serious repercussions for multiple attorneys. This real-life case is a reminder of our ethical responsibilities and the consequences you can face once your name is on that motion.

EP 919- Raising the Bar by Improving “the Bar” with Megan Phillips Part Two

2025-10-0841:31

Do not underestimate your influence. Megan Phillips shares successful strategies that you can use to ignite change.

EP 918- Raising the Bar by Improving “the Bar” with Megan Phillips Part One

2025-09-2430:05

Megan Phillips is a federal law clerk and passionate advocate for improving the working lives of Missouri attorneys. Get to know her and some of the important work she’s done in part one of our conversation.

EP 917- Battling Burnout

2025-09-1026:31

Do you feel guilty when you take time for yourself? Why do we do that?!

EP 916- The Power of Admitting When You’re Wrong with Judge Jessica Kruse

2025-08-2757:27

We all make mistakes, but what do you do when you make one in court? Judge Jessica Kruse reminds us that how you admit your mistake can often be more important than the error itself.

EP 915- Estate Planning Strategies with Katie Krispin

2025-08-1340:42

Estate planning attorney Katie Krispin discusses how to protect and preserve your client’s settlement, and your own future.

EP 914- Using AI in Your Practice

2025-07-3025:48

Are you using AI as a colleague or a crutch? Recent research and our personal experience can help you decide how to utilize this tool without turning off your brain.

EP 913- Fostering Strong Team Relationships

2025-07-1636:38

Your success depends on your team. We talk with one of our paralegal team members about ways to build trust and encourage better collaboration.

EP 912- Lessons from our Clerks

2025-07-0236:19

Our clerks share candid insights on how we can enhance their experience (and their work product) from the interview process to doing “real work” at the firm.

EP 911- First Generation Attorneys

2025-06-1836:171

Liz and Elizabeth share some advice on succeeding as a first generation lawyer. Top tip: nurture your network. Here’s how.

EP 910- Ask The Mediator with Jill Bollwerk

2025-06-0439:54

Plaintiff attorney and mediator Jill Bollwerk offers practical tips and insights that can help you be more successful in your next mediation.

EP 909- Is That A Dumb Question

2025-05-2135:541

Today we’re talking about the difference between a simple question that elicits a powerful answer and the kind of questions that show you haven’t done your homework.

EP908- Inspiration from SLU Law School Dean Twinette Johnson

2025-05-0738:32

St. Louis University School of Law Dean Twinette Johnson’s wide-ranging career is based on her simple truth: know yourself. Her vision to support the next generation of justice-minded advocates may help you find your own balance.

EP907- Meet Katie!

2025-04-2323:16

There’s a new pair of Heels in the Courtroom. Get to know Katie St. John and hear about her path to plaintiff’s law and recent trial success stories.

EP 906- Hard Truths about Trial Lawyers

2025-03-1233:15

Let’s not sugar coat it. To be a successful trial attorney you need to work long hours in a changing legislative landscape, deflect the inevitable gender bias women face and have serious support at home. Are you in?

EP 905- The Power of DEI in Advocacy

2025-02-2627:47

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is an essential part of the legal profession. Attorneys who recognize, anticipate, and navigate cultural bias can foster deeper connections and achieve better outcomes in their practice.

EP 904- Bad Facts

2025-02-1237:111

Panicking about a bad fact in your case? When you can find the truth behind it, put it in context for your client and be prepared to own it, you can often disarm the potential damage.

EP 903- Detoxify Your Life

2025-01-2939:26

Hoping to make some positive changes in 2025? We’ll take you down our personal rabbit holes of bad habits and share 5 concrete strategies we can all use to detoxify our lives.

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