Sonya Palmer, Rankings.io

LawHer

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LawHer Season 3: How the boldest and brightest women in law own power faster and keep it longer. Despite outnumbering men in law schools, women remain underrepresented in legal leadership. LawHer illuminates the path to power by amplifying the voices of women redefining success in law. Shatter conventions and rebuild success in your own image. Create new monuments for future generations. One story at a time. LawHer is powered by Rankings - helping you secure your rightful space at the top.

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Sonya Palmer, Rankings.io

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Dec 12, 2025

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Episodes

59. Conflict to Opportunity: Crafting Win-Win Outcomes in Mediation   — Angela Bruno, Bruno Nalu 21.08.2024

We're thrilled to present the third adn final mini-series of Season 2, "Art of Negotiation.” In this series, we explore negotiation as a professional skill and a life-changing art form. We'll sit down with an extraordinary array of women who've mastered the negotiation table in various arenas: a former judge, a federal Trade Commission attorney who's also competed on Master Chef, skilled mediators...

58. Rewrite the Rules: Tech, Balance, and Building a Firm That Works for You — Miriam Airington-Fisher, Airington Law 14.08.2024

We're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top. Challenge the traditional legal practice. Mirial Airington-Fisher, founder of Airington Law (@lasabogadasdelpueblo) and author of "Mom's a L...

57.  Duty to Innovate: Why Women Lawyers Can't Afford to Ignore Tech — Leah Molatseli, Legal Tech and Innovation Specialist 07.08.2024

We're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top. In a world where legal services remain out of reach for billions, one woman is leveraging technology to bridge the justice gap. Meet Leah Mo...

56.  Disrupting Big Law: How Data and Tech Level the Playing Field — Dawn Smith, Smith Clinesmith 31.07.2024

Season two is here! We're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top. Dawn Smith is a testament to the belief that those who work hard and dream big can accomplish anything – no matter what...

55.  Owning the Room: Decoding Success and the eDiscovery Revolution — Ariana Tadler, Tadler Law 24.07.2024

Season two is here! We're thrilled to present the second mini-series of Season 2, "Titans of Tech.” From solo practitioners to managing partners, from courtroom warriors to tech innovators, we're sharing the stories of women leveraging technology to stake their claim at the top. Ariana Tadler, managing partner at Tadler Law (@tadlerlaw) is a trailblazer who has been reshaping the landscape of comp...

54.  Stop Playing Small: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Growth — Abigail Molina, Molina Law Group 17.07.2024

Season two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success.   In this inspiring episode of LawHer, we sit down with immigration attorney Abigail Molina, who shares her remarkable journey from legal ass...

53.  The Power of Lived Experience: Tech, Trust, and Transformation — Claudia Galan, Galan Law Firm 10.07.2024

Season two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success.   Claudia Galan (@abogadagalan), is an extraordinary immigration attorney who's revolutionizing legal advocacy in the digital age. Claudia sh...

52. Creating Your Own Path: Inside an All-Female Law Firm — Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, Vasquez de Lara Legal Group 03.07.2024

Season two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success.   Vanessa Vasquez de Lara is the founder of the Vasquez de Lara Law Group  (@Vasquezdelaralawgroup), a thriving family law practice in Miami....

51. Protect What Matters Most: Safeguarding Your Firm, Your Finances, and Your Future — Taylor Tieman, LegalMega 26.06.2024

Season two is here! This season, we're thrilled to present our new mini-series, "Launching Her Firm," which follows the journeys of women attorneys in the early days of opening their own practices. And dives into the decisions that helped them reach success.   Taylor Tieman (@LegalMiga), the innovative founder of LegalMiga, explores the practical realities of building and protecting a successful l...

Welcome to LawHer — Season 2 14.06.2024

As more women enter the legal space, we are seeing a shift. Attorneys and legal professionals are empowered to play by their own rules. Lift one another up. And fight for justice - together. In our first season, we featured the inspiring stories of women, including Sara Williams, Bibi Fell, Jennifer Gore, and countless other pioneers who have defied the odds and made their mark in the legal profes...

50. Trailblazers, Leaders, and Community Builders: Season 1 Highlights 08.02.2023

As more women enter the legal space, we are seeing a shift. Attorneys, and legal professionals, empowered to show up as themselves. Playing by their own rules. Lifting one another up. And fighting for justice - together. Despite under-representation, the first season of LawHer has revealed that there is no shortage of courageous women, unafraid to take up space. We have had the pleasure of talking...

49. Kathleen Martinez, Martinez immigration — Break Out of The Box: Own Your Brand 01.02.2023

Kathleen Martinez has a distinct and bold style. Her very existence forces people to examine the stereotypes of what a successful female lawyer looks like. Blond hair, all pink branding, marketing almost exclusively on TikTok, smart as a whip, and here to win. Managing Attorney at Martinez Immigration, she struck out on her own when confronted with employers who diminished her capabilities and put...

48. Jennifer Harvala, Fireproof Performance — Indispensable: Stretch Goals and Growth 25.01.2023

SVP of Operations at Fireproof Performance, Jennifer Harvala, has helped accelerate the growth of firms nationwide. She began as a receptionist at the Mike Morse Law Firm. Over the past 17 years, she took every opportunity to grow and made herself indispensable. She shares how to expand your book of business, the goals that will actually move your firm forward, and how to become a more effective l...

47. Olivia Vizachero, The Less Stressed Lawyer — Take Control: Tools for A Life of Intention 18.01.2023

Taking charge of your time - and career - is not about quick hacks or hustle. It's about identifying the emotional problems that hold you to unobtainable standards. And moving past them. Olivia Vizachero, attorney legal professional for nearly a decade, began The Less Stressed Lawyer to help attorneys prioritize well-being. So many of her colleagues were overworked, over-stressed, overwhelmed, and...

46. Elizabeth Kane, CrossX — Dual Rep Prevention: Regain Capital at Scale 11.01.2023

Elizabeth Kane, President at CrossX, offers an end-to-end solution to dual reps - a major source of frustration and lost capital for mass tort firms. When the plaintiff volume is in the thousands or tens of thousands, the tech needs to be there to help catch a problem right away and create efficiencies. Today we discover how CrossX can help address the dual representation of clients in mass tort c...

45. Suzi Hixon, Legally Blissed — Be A Better Self Advocate: Ambition and Care 04.01.2023

Suzi Hixon has excelled as a trademark attorney for over 15 years. Throughout her career, she saw a recurring problem. Female attorneys are incredible advocates for their clients but not for themselves. She built the mentor-led platform Legally Blissed to help women put themselves first. Tempering ambition with deep self-care, Suzi explains how to recognize external conditioning, set boundaries, a...

44. Megan Hargroder, Conversations Digital — Vulnerability, Authority, and Grit: How to Craft A Compelling Narrative 28.12.2022

Megan Hargroder, owner of Conversations Digital is a master at extracting compelling narratives. The former journalist has helped multiple law firms and attorneys get clear on their brand. As we all know, confused customers don't buy. Clear narratives help win the trust and, ultimately, the contacts of more clients. She shares why the most important story is our own, why vulnerability wins more cl...

43. Talia L. - Social Media: Representation and Transparency 21.12.2022

Thanks to social media, the perception of who can be a lawyer is changing. Talia has created a TikTok to do just that. As an Armenian, she sees few female attorneys and even fewer judges who have the same lived experience as her. Today she shares her path and what drove her to become one of only two people to ever win the Pepperdine hat trick - winning all three moot court competitions - and how s...

42. Carson Bayer Gillespie, The League — Strength and Vulnerability: Work-Life Integration for Women in Law 14.12.2022

Women play a major role in the business of law firms but have few safe spaces to come together through life's highs and lows. If the people who champion and encourage you come from your professional network, why not invite them into your personal life? It is this crossover concept that helped founders Carson Bayer Gillespie and Melissa Lamore spark the idea for the League. A network woman in the l...

41. Ashley Herd, Manager Method — Use Your Voice: Communication, Delegation, and Strong Leadership 07.12.2022

An HR leader and lawyer with experience at world-class organizations like McKinsey, Modern Luxury, and Yum! brands, Ashley Herd provides upskill training and tools to help employees, managers, and enterprises reach their goals. CEO of Manager Method, Ashley offers training that is accessible and engaging. Today she shares with us how to be a more effective leader, how to ask for feedback, and how...

40. Shermin Lakha, LVLUP Legal — A Practice of the Future: Flat Fees, Transparency and Trust 30.11.2022

Shermin Lakha's firm LVLUP Legal may have a brick-and-mortar location in New York. But that is as close as she gets to a traditional firm. Most business is conducted virtually - saving time for the clients and staff. Which allows her high-volume firm to take on more clients. And her innovative practices extend into the structure of the practice itself. She has done away with the billable hour enti...

39. Angela Mason, The Cochran Firm — 25 Years of Trial: Dedication, Service, and Curiosity 23.11.2022

Women are acutely aware that advancement in the legal world is not guaranteed. The solution? Become indispensable. Angela Mason, managing partner at The Cochran Firm Dothan has been with the firm for over two decades. The first female hire in her office, she has risen through the ranks by filling the gaps and being reliable. She turned to the few other women attorneys for guidance and technique in...

38. Bresha Shepherd, Varghese Summersett — Inspire Greatness: Empowered Teams and Elevated Client Experiences 16.11.2022

Bresha Shepherd treats every prospective client with five-star service. As Intake Specialist at Varghese Summersett, she greets each caller with warmth, making sure they understand how her firm will care for them. Bresha's passion and empathy shine both in her client interactions and how she approaches team building. To get the best from any team, she knows that employees have to feel empowered to...

37. Davina Frederick, Wealthy Woman Lawyer - Build an Abundant Practice: Increase Capacity, Resources, and Fund Your Dream Lifestyle 09.11.2022

Davina Frederick has spent 14 years as a lawyer and business owner and nearly 10 years as a business coach and law firm growth strategist. Her company - Wealthy Woman Lawyer - helps firm owners create over 1 Million dollars in wealth-generating business. For Davina, creating a thriving practice is not just about securing wealth for its own sake. Increasing earning potential goes beyond immediate f...

36. Jessica Givens, The Cochran Firm — Rise Through the Ranks: How to Navigate a Nationwide Firm 02.11.2022

Passionate about complex litigation and mass torts, Jessica Givens has spent the last 6 years at the illustrious Cochran Firm. She has been awarded Top 10 Under 40 in 2022 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. She has also received the Hugo L. Black Scholar Award and George Peach Taylor Award for Trial Advocacy. She explains how to maintain a sense of community - even if the firm i...

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