The Lawmas Podcast

In this solo Fourth of July episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren shares practical legal and safety tips for the holiday weekend while reflecting on what Independence Day means. She encourages listeners to celebrate responsibly by avoiding impaired driving, staying hydrated, and using fireworks safely. Lauren also recounts a memorable case from her time clerking for a judge involving a serious fi...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lacey takes a break from legal headlines to share her thoughts on one of the biggest celebrity stories of the moment, the reported divorce of Jelly Roll and Bunny XO. After reading Bunny’s memoir and listening to her recent podcast episode, Lacey reflects on the relationship dynamics she believes contributed to their split, including emotional investmen...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren takes a break from true crime and pop culture discussions to tackle a topic that affects nearly everyone: powers of attorney. Drawing from her experience as an estate planning attorney, she explains why these documents are so important, especially for college students turning 18, young adults, travelers, and aging parents. Lauren discusses the dif...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey welcome their producer and friend, Wendi, to share their experience attending a live event with renowned medium Theresa Caputo. The conversation explores what they witnessed during the show, the emotional reactions from audience members, and the comfort many people find when seeking connection with loved ones who have passed away. The discuss...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey kick off a new summer series focused on popular documentaries and true crime stories. This first episode centers on Netflix's The Crash, which examines the case of Mackenzie Shirilla, a teenager convicted of murder after driving a car into a wall at over 100 miles per hour, killing her boyfriend and another passenger. Lauren and Lacey discuss...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey is joined by fellow South Carolina attorney Lori S. Murray for a discussion into the federal side of the Alex Murdaugh case. After weeks of questions surrounding Murdaugh’s overturned murder conviction and ongoing financial crime sentences, Lori helps break down how federal sentencing actually works, including parole, concurrent sentences, and why Murda...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren and Lacey continue their discussion of the Alex Murdaugh case after taking time to read the South Carolina Supreme Court’s order granting him a new trial. They talk through the court’s confusing guidance on the use of financial crimes as evidence, explaining why the justices seemed to agree that some of the evidence was relevant but that the prosecuti...

In this special breaking-news episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey scrap their planned topic to discuss the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to grant Alex Murdaugh a new murder trial. Recorded just hours after the ruling, they explain what led to the decision, including jury tampering by former Clerk of Court Becky Hill, and why the right to a fair trial must be protected regardl...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey pause their ongoing discussion about the FLDS documentary to talk about several headline-making stories closer to home. They explore the tension between journalism and criminal defense after a well-known retired doctor is arrested on indecent exposure charges, discussing public records, media responsibility, and the importance of reporting ou...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey explore the Netflix documentary on Samuel Bateman and the evolving story of the FLDS. They begin with a discussion on extradition, breaking down how the process works between states and what can happen when someone has charges in multiple jurisdictions. The conversation then shifts into a deeper look at the structure of Mormon sects, comparin...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey cover a wide range of topics, from true crime headlines to real-life relationship dynamics. They start by breaking down the latest updates on Susan Smith’s potential parole, explaining how parole works, why hearings can happen more frequently than expected, and the emotional impact these repeated hearings have on victims’ families. The conver...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lacey shares a deeply personal and professional story involving a now-arrested South Carolina trooper and her own past interactions with him in the courtroom. She opens up about inappropriate and offensive comments he made regarding her son with Down syndrome, and how she navigated those moments while balancing her role as both an attorney and a mother. The...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren and Lacey are back together for a candid, unfiltered conversation that blends real-life legal questions with the realities of motherhood. The episode begins with a deep dive into a complicated family situation involving hospice care, lack of a will, and rising tensions between family members, offering a practical look at probate, intestacy laws, and w...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren explores the buzz around the Netflix reality show Age of Attraction and the conversations it has sparked about age gaps in relationships. She breaks down the difference between what feels uncomfortable or “icky” and what actually constitutes grooming or predatory behavior, emphasizing the importance of using those terms accurately—especially when...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey and Lauren kick things off with a Women’s History Month conversation, sharing the women, both real and fictional, who have influenced and inspired them, from iconic TV characters to modern-day powerhouses. They then shift gears into a breakdown of the widely discussed Afroman case, talking through all of the legal issues behind the viral headlines. The...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey digs into the latest drama surrounding The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, blending pop culture commentary with real-world legal and ethical perspectives. She discusses recent headlines involving domestic assault allegations and how networks like ABC handle situations when talent becomes tied to controversy, raising the question of whether business d...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey discuss the recent documentary examining America’s Next Top Model and the culture surrounding reality television in the early 2000s. They reflect on how the modeling industry, and reality TV more broadly, often normalized body shaming, harsh criticism, and questionable treatment of contestants in the name of entertainment. The conversation al...

In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren and Lacey discuss the tension between public opinion and the legal standard of “innocent until proven guilty.” Using current headlines, including discussion surrounding the Epstein files and high-profile allegations, they explore how quickly society forms conclusions before all the facts are known. Lacey shares her perspective as a criminal defense att...

Lauren and Lacey are finally back together for this candid, catch-up episode of The Lawmas Podcast. After a season of personal stress, including health scares, office flooding, therapy check-ins, and family illness. From mental health and family stress to leaning on friends during hard seasons, this episode is an honest reflection on navigating real life while running businesses and raising famili...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey breaks down the recent oral arguments in the appeal of the high-profile Alex Murdaugh murder conviction. She walks listeners through what an appeal actually is, what qualifies as an “error of law,” and why appeals focus on judicial mistakes rather than attorney strategy. Lacey unpacks the two major issues raised before the South Carolina Supreme Co...

In this deeply personal solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey steps away from legal analysis and leans fully into mom life. In recognition of Heart Month, she shares the story of her son Luke, his congenital heart defect diagnosis, heart surgery as an infant, and how early medical intervention changed everything. She reflects on the emotional weight of pregnancy diagnoses, the importance of pr...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey dives into what happens when things go wrong in criminal cases and why those mistakes can change outcomes forever. Using some of the most infamous examples in legal history, she explains how errors can occur during investigations, trials, and plea negotiations, and how those mistakes impact both the prosecution and the defense. From the infamous gl...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast , Lauren continues the New Year focus on estate planning by examining what happens when even well-known, well-documented estates go wrong. Using high-profile examples, including James Brown, Jimmy Buffett, and the Menendez brothers, she explains how wills, trusts, executors, and beneficiaries can still end up tangled in decades of litigation, despite prop...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lacey talks abut the behind the scenes on what really goes into preparing a criminal case for trial. From highly technical DUI cases involving field sobriety tests, breathalyzer machines, and suppression issues, to credibility-driven “he said, she said” cases, she explains how defense attorneys analyze evidence, build strategy, and prepare witnesses long...

In this solo episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren shifts gears for the new year and talks about one resolution that isn’t flashy, but is incredibly important: getting your estate plan in place. Drawing from real-life examples and her experience as an estate planning attorney in South Carolina, she explains why wills and powers of attorney matter at every age, not just later in life. Lauren walks...