Ladies in Law

Hey legal besties! Join us this week as we sit down with Assistant Deputy Public Defender Darysa Bello as we learn about her work in the Office of Law Guardian. Darysa is a fierce advocate and represents children in the context of various cases including abuse and neglect cases. Her passion is giving a voice to children, and her heart is one we can all learn from.

We're shaking things up this episode and doing a mock discovery call so you can see how the Trauma Informed Approach can be used in your interactions with clients! This episode focuses on the implementation of the Trauma Informed Approach and how we can continue to show up for others.    https://justiceteamnetwork.com

Hey legal besties! Join us as we dissect the trauma informed approach. What is it? Why does it matter? How can you implement it? ... and so much more!  

Hey legal besties! In our last episode of our three-part series with Jodi Weber, LCSW, we discuss remaining true to yourself, how to avoid burn out and compassion fatigue, setting and enforcing boundaries, and not losing your softness. You wont want to miss this!

Hey legal besties! This week we continue our discussion with Jodi Weber, LCSW! In part 2, we look at some critical soft skills we believe will help elevate your practice. We discuss active listening, being inten

Hey legal besties! We are kicking off our first full episode of season two with a very special guest, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Jodi Weber. This is a three-part series. In part 1, we will be diving into Jodi's journey into social work and how being a mom motivated her to pursue a master's degree later in life.  

Hey legal besties! Welcome to Season TWO of Ladies in Law! This season we will continue discussing our experiences as female professionals, showing up as your authentic self, and not losing your softness. We also have an incredible line up of guests that we cannot wait for you to learn from. Here's a little sneak peek of what is in store for this season, we hope you're as excited as we are!

Hey legal besties! Welcome back to Ladies in Law! We're gearing up for Season 2 starting with our intro episode coming out tomorrow! This season, we're focusing on leaning into your softness, staying true to yourself, and experiences being female professionals. We already have an incredible lineup of guests, so please stay tuned, and let us know if you're interested in coming on the show! 

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! 

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!  

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.   

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!

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!  

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!    

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!  

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!  

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 besti...

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 beco...

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! 

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!