Ladies Who Law

Send us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! In this episode of Ladies Who Law, we sit down with criminal defense attorney and law firm owner Chloe Castro to discuss her unique path from college debater and aspiring environmental lawyer to prosecutor and entrepreneur. Chloe shares how her background in performing arts helped shape her courtroom presence, why she pivoted from environmental law to criminal law, and what she learned during her years at the St...

Send us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! Not every lawyer fits the traditional mold and that's exactly what makes this conversation so refreshing. This week, we're joined by Alyssa Ferreone, an attorney, model, content creator, and entrepreneur who has built a career that blends law with creativity. Alyssa shares how she went from dreaming of becoming a broadcast journalist to attending law school, practicing law in New York City, and eventually growin...

Send us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! In this episode, the ladies are joined by Jessica Marshall, managing partner of a boutique family law firm in Chicago, to discuss her journey into family law, the realities of litigation, and the growing impact of AI on the legal profession. Jessica shares what law school was really like, the challenges she overcame during 1L, and why gaining practical experience and finding strong mentors are essential for youn...

Send us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! The bar exam is changing, and in this episode, we break down everything law students and future test-takers need to know about the Next Gen Bar Exam with Lisa Cline of JD Advising. Lisa explains how the new exam differs from the current Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), what subjects and skills will be tested, when states are expected to transition, and how students can begin preparing now. We also discuss how these chang...

Send us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! In this episode, we sit down with Meg Baker to talk about the realities of life after law school and the challenges many young attorneys face entering the legal profession. Meg shares her experience attending law school during the COVID-19 pandemic, navigating burnout and difficult work environments, and realizing traditional practice was not the right fit for her. We also discuss insurance defense, mentorship, ...