Verdicts and Vogue

In Episode 19 of Verdicts & Vogue , host Cristina Perez Hesano sits down with powerhouse litigator Erika Contreras , the first female and first Latina partner at Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi — a nationally recognized personal injury trial firm with offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. In this episode, Erika opens up about her inspiring rise from underserved beginnings to becomin...

In this episode, Cristina Perez Hesano sits down with the one and only Gil Negrete — a former billboard attorney known for his big personality, bigger controversies, and a reputation that has followed him everywhere. But behind the name, the noise, and the headlines, there’s a story very few people have actually heard. Gil opens up about growing up in Phoenix, navigating life as the oldest of five...

🎙️ Verdicts & Vogue — Episode 2: “Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough Women Do” In Part 2 of Verdicts & Vogue with Brenda Echeverria , host Cristina Perez Hesano continues a heartfelt conversation that dives even deeper into what it truly means to be a woman leading with strength, vulnerability, and perseverance — both in law and in life. Brenda opens up about the constant pressure she placed on...

In this heartfelt and down-to-earth episode of Verdicts & Vogue, host, Cristina Pérez Hesano of Perez Law Group sits with Personal Injury Attorney Brenda Echevarria with the Advocates for an honest conversation about growth, grit, and the importance of mentorship. What begins as a casual toast quickly turns into an intimate discussion about heritage, perseverance, and what it means to create o...

Verdicts & Vogue – Episode 15 Throwback to The Legal Beagle with Jonathan Negretti & Guest Erling Andersen Sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones worth telling twice. Episode 15 of Verdicts & Vogue takes us back to the one and only podcast by Jonathan Negretti — The Legal Beagle — where he sat down with Erling Andersen, a Norwegian entrepreneur whose life embodies resilience,...

Cristina Perez & Rachel Frazier Johnson Power in Advocacy: High-Stakes Litigation & Leadership in Law Attorney Rachel Frazier Johnson is a force who has built her career on resilience, growth, and an unwavering pursuit of justice. What began as a passion for the law evolved into a path of leadership, influence, and impact—marked by decisive steps that continue to elevate her as one of the...

Episode Summary: The Backbone of Litigation – A Paralegal’s Perspective with Rosi Castillo In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue , we step behind the curtain of high-stakes litigation with Rosi Castillo , a seasoned paralegal whose two decades in product liability law have made her an indispensable force in the courtroom and beyond. With candor, humor, and heart, Rosi shares how her journey from...

In this episode of Verdicts in Vogue , host Cristina Perez sits down with renowned trial lawyer Sean Simpson at the TBI Med Legal conference, where the two first met years ago. Their conversation dives into the heart of trial work, collaboration, mentorship, and the fight for justice in personal injury law. The discussion begins with their origin story—meeting at a dinner years back, introduced th...

Episode 11: Cristina Perez with Kari Ramos & Ilya Lerma: Advocacy with Impact—From the Courtroom to Strategy Cristina Perez with Kari Ramos & Ilya Lerma: Advocacy with Impact—From the Courtroom to Strategy In this inspiring episode of Verdicts & Vogue , Cristina Perez sits down with two powerhouse trial attorneys— Kari Ramos and Ilya Lerma —for a dynamic conversation on leadership, res...

Episode 10, Part 2: Precision Litigator: Catastrophic Personal Injury & Products Liability Lawyer In Part 2 of this compelling two-part series of Verdicts & Vogue , Julian Gomez returns to share a deeper, more personal side of his journey—one that goes beyond the courtroom and into the fabric of family, mentorship, legacy, and the mindset that defines true leadership. Building on Part 1, J...

Episode 9, Part 1: Precision Litigator: Catastrophic Personal Injury & Products Liability Lawyer In this captivating episode of Verdicts & Vogue , we sit down with Julian Gomez, a renowned catastrophic personal injury and products liability lawyer whose life and career have been shaped by generations of resilience, family values, and a relentless pursuit of justice. From growing up on a mu...

Episode 8: Cristina Perez & Mike Alder: Litigation Powerhouse: Personal Injury, Business Torts & Employment LawMike Alder is widely recognized as one of California’s premier trial attorneys, known for his aggressive advocacy, strategic litigation skills, and deep commitment to client justice. As the founder and senior trial attorney at AlderLaw, based in Los Angeles, he has led his firm to...

Episode 7: Cristina Perez, Frances Lynch & Ronda Kelso, RN, JD: Verdicts with Vision: Clinical Expertise and Compelling Advocacy Ronda Kelso, RN, JD From Scrubs to Summations: Mastering Medical Malpractice With dual expertise as a registered nurse and trial lawyer, Ronda Kelso offers a rare and razor-sharp perspective on medical malpractice litigation. Her insights blend clinical precision wit...

Episode 6: Cristina Perez and Alejandro Blanco: Relentless in the Courtroom: Catastrophic Injury & Camp Lejeune Litigation Trial lawyer Alejandro Blanco brings intensity, precision, and unwavering dedication to catastrophic injury and environmental exposure cases, including Camp Lejeune claims. Known for his fearless advocacy and strategic command, Alejandro is a force in the courtroom—and a c...

Episode 5: Cristina and Jill McMahon, LPC: The Power of Grief, the Strength in Letting Go In this powerful episode of Verdicts & Vogue , host Cristina Perez Hesano is joined by close friend and grief counselor Jill McMahon, LPC for a deeply honest conversation on trauma, healing, boundaries, and growth. With a friendship spanning over 14 years, Cristina and Jill reflect on the chapters of life...

Episode 4: Cristina Perez and Ilya Lerma: Power, Presence & the $10 Million Dollar Pushback In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue , Cristina Perez Hesano welcomes her friend, colleague, and fellow trial warrior Ilya Lerma for a raw and insightful conversation about life in the courtroom, in leadership, and as women balancing it all. Ilya shares the backstory behind one of her most significan...

Episode 3: Cristina Perez and Kari Ramos: Strength Through Adversity, Leadership Through Experience In this powerful and deeply human episode of Verdicts & Vogue , Cristina Perez sits down with attorney and advocate Kari Ramos for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about strength, personal growth, and the often-unseen sides of practicing law as a woman. From growing up in a rural Nevada to...

Episode 2 - Cristina Perez and Jonathan Negretti: Leading with Heart, Advocacy, Life, and Law. In this episode of Verdicts and Vogue , Cristina Perez welcomes trial lawyer Jonathan Negretti for a candid and inspiring conversation about leadership, client relationships, and what it truly means to serve others through the work you do. Jonathan opens up about his journey from humble beginnings to bui...

Episode 1 – Cristina and the Kids: Love, Law and Laughter Welcome to the very first episode of Verdicts & Vogue , hosted by Latina trial attorney Cristina Perez Hesano. There’s no better way to begin this podcast journey than by sitting down with the people who know her best—her kids. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Cristina’s children open up about what life is like growing up with...