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 becomes necessary! 

00:00 – Intro
01:08 – What is Discovery
03:33 – Objections
04:41 – Managing Extensions
07:44 – Details Matter
10:58 – No Response? Here's What to Do
12:25 – Meeting Conferring
16:10 – Choose Your Battles

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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!

00:00 – Intro
00:40 – Discovery Process
06:20 – Going Through the Basics
10:34 – Prior Medical History
21:46 – Updating the Records
30:53 – Double Checking Information

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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!

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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!

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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 and hopefully make you feel like you're talking to your legal besties!

00:00 – Intro
00:22 – What Motivates Us
01:50 – Creating a Community
03:41 – Connect With Us
04:22 – Sharing Our Experience
07:05 – What To Expect In Next Episodes
09:44 – Conclusion

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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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.

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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Mediation Briefs
00:42 – What is a Mediation Brief?
01:40 – Structuring Your Mediation Brief
02:34 – Medical Treatment Timeline Explained
05:34 – Importance of Future Medical Treatment
07:52 – Non-Economic Damages in Mediation
09:46 – Client Stories and Their Impact
10:43 – Preparing for Mediation Discussions
17:50 – Understanding Mediation Deadlines
20:01 – Mediation Preparation Tips
21:12 – Farewell

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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 other lives easier!

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Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:30 – Meet Our Guest: A Ruiz
00:02:11 – Enjoying Personal Injury Law
00:03:54 – Team Structure and Support
00:04:55 – Prioritizing Tasks Effectively
00:06:04 – Communication in the Workplace
00:11:02 – Importance of Being Informed
00:13:00 – Building Trust Through Communication
00:15:23 – Handling Conflict Effectively
00:19:39 – Creating a Supportive Environment
00:20:53 – Building Trust with Paralegals
00:21:24 – Conclusion

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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! 

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Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:42 – How Attorneys Can Support Paralegals
00:02:51 – Setting Boundaries as a Paralegal
00:04:19 – Effective Communication with Attorneys
00:07:35 – Unhelpful Practices by Attorneys
00:11:41 – Importance of Teamwork in Legal Settings
00:13:20 – Resources for Solo Practitioners
00:14:21 – Pros and Cons of Remote Work
00:14:55 – Balancing Personal Life and Legal Profession
00:16:05 – Balancing Family and Hobbies
00:16:49 – Closing Thoughts

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