Forward Facing

Andee and Mali needed to take a break from production, so we're bringing you this ENCORE release of their conversation with attorney Kendall Carter. What happens when artificial intelligence starts reshaping one of the most tradition-bound professions? In this episode, Andee and Mali are joined by AI aficionado Kendall Carter to explore how artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the legal...

Andee and Mali sit down with associate attorney Sarah Price Smith to hear about the experiences that shaped her path to family law. Sarah shares the perspective that fuels her passion for helping clients navigate some of life's most challenging transitions and manage their families afterward —and why she feels most at home advocating for them in the courtroom. Sarah brings an energetic, fearle...

In this episode, Andee and Mali welcome veteran family law attorney John Rife to the show to tell them his views on mentoring, giving back to commnity and how he manages his clients' expectations. John shares Andee's and Mali's view that prepping the client at the start of the case for what might happen at the end is essential for a client's overall satisfaction with the case, and...

The second episode of the two-part conversation with Blaire Herford, Andee and Mali covers the topics of fitness, entrepreneurship, marriage, and building a business. Blaire shares the motivations behind her fitness journey, her foray into competitive bodybuilding, and how discipline, self-care, and personal growth have shaped both her personal and professional life. She also opens up about how sh...

In this first episode of a two-part conversation, Andee and Mali sit down with Blaire Herford to discuss her journey through motherhood, fitness, and personal growth. Blaire is a wife, a mother, an entrepreneur, and a competitive bodybuilder and fitness coach who opens up about her upbringing, becoming a mother while still in college, navigating divorce at a young age, co-parenting, raising childr...

In this episode Andee and Mali pull back the curtain a bit and talk about the Three Uniques for Hastings Shadmehry Family Law.. The Three Uniques were intentionally built into the culture of the firm and they influence the creation of this podcastWhen they set out to create their firm the partners and their team mapped out the three ideals they wanted to build into the firm that would set it apart...

In this episode, Andee and Mali introduce you to Hastings Shadmehry senior associate Cathy Cooper. Cathy is a highly effective and skilled family law attorney. Join the conversation and find out about Cathy's valuable legal experience, her entrepreneurship in the health and beauty space, and her commitment to growth and positivity. It’s all about staying grounded and continuing to build a life tha...

In this episode, Andee and Mali sit down with our own Lily Lutton to learn more about her background, what inspired her legal career, and the philosophy that guides her work with clients. Lily shares her journey in family law, her approach to handling sensitive cases like divorce and child custody, and how she supports clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions, always with empath...

What happens when artificial intelligence starts reshaping one of the most tradition-bound professions? In this episode, Andee and Mali are joined by AI afficianado Kendall Carter to explore how artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the legal industry. They dive into the growing role of AI in law, unpacking why so many attorneys are adopting new tools and what that means for the future of...

In this episode Andee and Mali introduce you to Jason Flatt. Jason started his own Pitbull rescue and he is in GREAT demand as a tracker of lost pets. Jason came to the Hastings Shadmehry wolfpack at a moment of GREAT distress. His story is all about strength, resilience, and self-knowledge. Join the conversation with the one-of-a-kind Jason Flatt! Here's all of Jason's contacts: https://www.frien...

The Hastings Shadmehry Show is now called Forward Facing! But it's not just a name change -- it's an evolution! There is a change in attitude, a change in format, and positive change for the future of our podcast! In this introductory episode, Andee and Mali tell you why they decided to change the show and explain what it means to be Forward Facing! Join the conversation and evolve with us! 00:44...

For the final episode of The Hastings Shadmehry Show, Andee and Mali give you a taste of what you'll find from our new podcast, Forward Facing. The ladies talk about self-care and how to strengthen your mind, body, and spirit, and find balance between these aspects of self and the demands of work, family, and society. Join the conversation for a revealing and enlightening look into the persona...

One more encore, as we get through some tough scheduling issues! In this episode, Andee welcomes special guest Kim Beatty to our new podcast studio! Kim is an EXPERT on Juvenile Family Law, working closely with Child Protective Services, the Foster Care network, families and children in need of assistance. Join the conversation as Kim talks with Andee about the fine points of this complicated but...

It's another ENCORE episode this week as we wrap up the holidays and prepare for BIG things in 2026. The good news is Andee is in the driver's seat with a guest. Jill Heineck is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert. Her job is to act as a real estate expert who helps couples valuate and sell their real estate holdings. Jill is a valued member of the Family Law courts, and a fascinating i...

This episode is an ENCORE of Dr Kyrstin Lokkesmoe's return to her discussion with Andee on Toxic Narcissists. This time around, the ladies discuss how the Toxic Narcissist acts in Divorce proceedings. How do they appear to the judge or to a mediator? How do they treat the attorneys on the other side? Dr Kyrstin provides the clues to look for and gives advice on how to deal with it, and Andee h...

We're running another ENCORE this time, and it's Mali flying solo to answer the question "Why should you tell your lawyer the truth?"Mali lays out an ironclad case for absolute honesty when it comes to explaining your case to your lawyer. She's seen first hand how disastrously a case can go when a lawyer doesn't know the whole truth about their client's situation. So,...

Mali and Andee are back together in the studio for this in-depth talk on the importance of having a well-crafted Parenting Time agreement. They cover several different scenarios and many of the pitfalls inherent in working out Parenting Time for holidays throughout the year. They offer their advice about the best ways to approach the trickiest situations and their insights as to how judges approac...

In this episode, Andee and Mali introduce you to their make-up artist, Tiffany Nicole. Tiffany came to us a few months ago when the partners were featured in Atlanta Style and Design magazine, and she's been back several times since then. Tiffany has her own story of perseverance and growth and she has experience helping people look and feel their best, including some who are adjusting to a ne...

There's some extra energy in this episode because Andee and Mali are together in the studio for the first time in quite a while. The topic is the Marital Balance Sheet -- how it works, how it's used, why it is important to do one, do it early, and keep it updated. But of course, they cover some other areas, like their recent trials and hearings, Mali's body building fitness journey, ho...

We have returned from hiatus, and yet Mali is back in court. The great news is that Andee is in the driver's seat and she has a guest! Jill Heineck is a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert. Her job is to act as a real estate expert who helps couples valuate and sell their real estate holdings. Jill is a valued member of the Family Law courts, and a fascinating individual. Join the conversatio...

Our hiatus continues for one more episode. In this information-packed discussion, Andee and Mali discuss some of the professional Experts that can be recruited to help with a Divorce case. These Experts help Family lawyers gather evidence, submit reports, interpret reports from the opposing party, and can testify to their findings in Court. Experts are an integral and often-utilized part of the Di...

As our hiatus continues, we once again bring you the second part of our Meet the Partners event, as Kendall Walker sits down with Mali Shadmehry. Mali will tell us all about herself -- her upbringing, her education, her competitive pursuits, and her meteoric rise to becoming a young entrpreneur and partner in her own firm. It's always a fun conversation when Mali and Kendall get together, so b...

The Hastings Shadmehry Show is on a bit of a hiatus, so for this episode we are revisiting our interview with one of the partners of Hastings Shadmehry, Andee Hastings. Our former producer Kendall Walker sat down with Andee for a look at Andee’s life and career. Andee told us all about herself – where she comes from, what she studied in school, and where she went to Law School. Then Andee talked a...

Adultery! We got your attention, didn't we? Mali flies solo once again this week. Well, not quite solo -- she's joined by the newest member of her personal pack, Nyxie! Mali and Nyxie talk about how Adultery can affect a divorce case. Does it affect alimony? Or child support? Will a party be punished for stepping outside the marriage? Join the conversation and get the answers to all of the...

In this episode of The Hastings Shadmehry Show Andee and Mali introduce their newest Senior Attorney Elizabeth Findley. Elizabeth is a smart, dedicated, and experienced Family Lawyer who has quickly become an integral part of the Hastings Shadmehry Wolf Pack. Join the conversation as the partners learn about Elizabeth's background and her drive to be a top notch Family Law stalwart. Visit our...