Ask Your Law Mom

Career and Geographic Moves: From Public Defense to Academia, and Buffalo to HarvardJen and Lisa open the Ask Your Law Mom podcast with banter about appointment frustrations, Toy Story 5, and fact checks about roosting birds and NYPD Blue’s homing pigeons, then discuss the origins of “Yankee Doodle.” The episode’s theme is making moves, including geographical ones, featuring guest Professor Liz Bo...

Jen and Lisa discuss their shared dislike of change while acknowledging it is constant and can be positive, reflecting on end-of-school-year transitions, an amazing new colleague, and a work trip to the EATS conference in St. Pete’s/Treasure Island, where they tried “Mom Water” and visited Malio’s. They interview success coach Deb Pratt about career change and learn about PEST/VUCA and VUCA Prime,...

In Season 2, Episode 7 of Ask Your Law Mom, Jen and Lisa recap attending their law daughter Jane’s wedding to John, share hot takes and play live “on-the-ground” interviews about the no-cake choice, smelling salts, and Buffalo Bills references. The episode then continues their series on dealing with difficult coworkers by interviewing Heather Johnston, an attorney and psychologist, who explains he...

Jen and Lisa open season two, episode six of the Ask Your Law Mom podcast with a brief commencement recap and delve into this episode's main topic: helping new legal professionals handle difficult coworkers, featuring in-house attorney Amy Blakely (“jackass whisperer”) on building support networks, finding something to like, using humor, and self-care, and conflict-management professor Elizabe...

Jen and Lisa open with a fact check on Imperial vs. Metric measurements (including cups, gallons, and stones), then pivot to advice for summer legal internships and for employers training interns. Guests Nicole Kobis and Lucy Dadd describe their firms’ summer programs and what they value and insights to both students and employers about successful summer programs. Rising 3L Sarah Sauer shares self...

Jen rages about struggling to meet protein goals while Lisa is struggling with be forced to unnecessarily fill out forms. Guest Kate Alnutt shares her inspiration and tips for maximizing protein intake, including tracking using ChatGPT and meal-prep/high-protein ideas like protein coffee, overnight oats, and protein-focused bowls. Law daughters Jane and Lizzie discuss maintaining fitness as young...

Jen and Lisa open their Ask Your Law Mom podcast with discussion of recording delays, travel frustrations, and Easter Bunny anecdotes, then fact-check the youngest Supreme Court appointee. They answer a listener question about when to apply for jobs. The episode’s theme is “playing the long game,” linking strategy and consistency in careers and life, including adoption and other “liminal” waiting...

Jen and Lisa return on Ask Your Law Mom after a long break, the moms return with complaints about winter, a recurrent critter issue, and the official launch of a new segment: TRIVIA (and, pet peeves).  Lisa and Jen talk about taxes and the unavoidable task of updating professional materials, urging listeners to refresh resumes regularly (at least annually) and use tax season as a reminder, alongsi...

In the first episode of Season 2 of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' Jen and Lisa dive into the theme of WINNING. The episode highlights various competitions and successes, including a chocolate cake contest, where law student Max Battaglia's King Arthur recipe cake takes the win. The hosts discuss winning moments from their trial teams, share experiences from a challenging travel episode to Fort L...

In the season finale of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa discuss their podcast's mission of addressing professional legal and mom issues. Lisa offers a stunning opinion (see the poll). They share personal stories about Spirit Week challenges, a recent bat invasion, and the hassles of maintaining family schedules. The Chocolate Cake Contest gets scheduled for 11/12! The episode fe...

This episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom' features hosts Jen and Lisa reflect on the end of summer, the back-to-school season, and how they would spend their powerball winnings. The episode includes a conversation with Dan Poirier, owner of Fetch and Catch, about pet care business operations. Dan shares insights into best practices for dog daycare centers and the importance of training and certif...

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa talk about their chocolate cake competition for its anniversary and inviting a psychic to the show, and heated debate about the ending of the Three Little Pigs. The episode includes an interview with Kate Sellers, a fourth-generation business owner of Sellers Insurance, who offers advice on the importance of various types of insuran...

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom', hosts Jen and Lisa recount a recent visit to Giancarlos, comparing its chocolate cake to the favorite from Wegmans, which sparks the idea of a chocolate cake contest. They then interview attorney Tom Lyons, who shares his unique way of connecting with summer law clerks through Dungeons and Dragons sessions, emphasizing the importance of authentic, eng...

In Episode 22 of the 'Ask Your Law Mom' podcast, hosts Jen and Lisa address a variety of topics for legal professionals and moms alike. They discuss maintaining a consistent podcast schedule, camp activities, and even revisit new year's resolutions. The episode features insightful interviews with Professor Angie McDuff, who talks about teaching legal writing and the importance of effec...

In this episode, hosts Jen and Lisa discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal practice and education. They highlight their personal experiences with AI tools, such as ChatGPT, and include insights from guest experts Sandie Cianflone and Alexandria Serra. Sandie, a medical malpractice defense attorney, shares how AI helps her in legal documentation and trial practice, emphasizing the...

01:27 Weekly Catch-Up 04:00 Hot Takes on Disney 27:51 Bar Association Service with Vinnie Doyle 34:39 Hot Takes with Andy Cegielski 53:58 Product of the Week: Neutrogena Sunscreen Ultra Sheer SPF 70 https://www.neutrogena.com/products/sun/neutrogena-ultra-sheer-lightweight-sunscreen-spray-spf-70-5-oz/6810040 57:46 Idiom of the Week: Just Keep Swimming

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa discuss their podcast journey, professional challenges, and coaching in legal education. They interview fellow podcasters Justin Bernstein and Spencer Pahlke from 'Unscripted Direct' about their experiences, successes, and the dynamics of running a trial advocacy podcast. The conversation covers the value of coaching, the im...

In this episode of Ask Your Law Mom, hosts Jen and Lisa discuss all things spring and interview several guests about their expertise and hobbies. Jen and Lisa  then delve into gardening with Jessica DeMichiel and Justin Baumann, who share insights about their journey from corporate roles to owning a dental brokerage and their love for gardening. The next segment features Jaden, a law student who r...

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa talk about St. Patrick's Day bets and hijinx and plan for the summer.  They bring in a special guest for the fact check, Vanessa King, who provides insights into Canada's bilingual province.  Their Guest of the Week is Colleen McNamara, owner of Stutelage Innovations, who discusses the benefits of summer camps for children a...

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa talk about the references they still make...but our young professionals have never heard of.  Jen gets schooled by a Canadian on how to say "kouign amann." The episode is devoted to financial planning and business savvy for new legal professionals. Financial advisor Nicholle Overkamp offers practical advice, advocating for...

From Disney Magic to Legal Aid: A Whirlwind Episode of Ask Your Law Mom In Episode 15 of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa cover a wide range of topics, from Lisa's delightful Disney cruise experience to a humorous appeal regarding a Valentine's 'not so newlywed' game, and invaluable insights into the benefits and opportunities of public interest law work. Contribution...

In this Valentine's Day-themed episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa explore the dynamics of love and law with three married lawyer couples who share their experiences and challenges of navigating both realms. As they discuss how legal careers affect relationships, the couples, including Anna and Anastasia McCarthy, Maria and Christine, and Nicole and Theodore Joerg, partak...

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa discuss a variety of topics including the importance of teamwork in legal firms, experiences as paralegals, and the superstitions surrounding Groundhog Day. They introduce their life coaching segment offering unsolicited advice, share winter woes, and look forward to February holidays such as Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl....

In Episode 12 of the 'Ask Your Law Mom' podcast, hosts Jen and Lisa delve into topics ranging from weather woes in Buffalo to Jen's unfortunate Bills jinx, plus how to make their lives magical with Disney. They address a quirky superstition related to the Buffalo Bills and engage 'law dad' Vinnie Doyle to discuss possible curse reversal rituals. The conversation shifts to the m...

In this lively episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa share personal anecdotes about their holiday break experiences and their wellness focus this new year.  Plus, they help to reverse Jen's Buffalo Bills curse...right before the playoffs start. They also discuss strategies for maintaining health and wellness, such as prioritizing protein intake and incorporating physical activity into...