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The ladies leading Weigl Jackson share the emotional and legal complexities of discrimination claims, including managing client expectations, confronting difficult truths about the legal system, and balancing empathy with objectivity. Krystal Weigl, managing partner and trial attorney, shares her philosophy of representing “good people and good causes.” Olivia Weigl, the firm’s practice manager, discusses her transition from high school biology teacher to law firm leader, highlighting how her background in education shapes her approach to communication, organization, and client care. The group also explores the power of family dynamics in business, the importance of complementary skill sets, and how a strong internal team directly impacts client outcomes. The discussion sets the stage for part two, where the conversation turns to the business of running a law firm.

The ladies leading Weigl Jackson share the emotional and legal complexities of discrimination claims, including managing client expectations, confronting difficult truths about the legal system, and balancing empathy with objectivity. Krystal Weigl, managing partner and trial attorney, shares her philosophy of representing “good people and good causes.” Olivia Weigl, the firm’s practice manager, discusses her transition from high school biology teacher to law firm leader, highlighting how her background in education shapes her approach to communication, organization, and client care. The group also explores the power of family dynamics in business, the importance of complementary skill sets, and how a strong internal team directly impacts client outcomes. The discussion sets the stage for part two, where the conversation turns to the business of running a law firm.

In this episode of Heels in the Courtroom, Liz Lenivy, Mary Simon, Elizabeth McNulty and Katie St. John explore recent cases raising concerns about attorney-client privilege, confidentiality, and discoverability when AI tools are used. The hosts highlight the risks of exposing sensitive information as more clients use AI to draft summaries of their cases when looking to hire an attorney. The ladies also examine how AI is emerging in discovery and expert research, and what lawyers must do to stay ahead as these tools continue to reshape litigation.

In part two of a conversation with Mollie Farrell Khazaeli and Kelli Dunaway, Mary Simon and Elizabeth McNulty go deeper into the unexpected ways coaching can help women lawyers move from where they are to where they want to be, and how to know if coaching might be right for you.

Mollie Farrell Khazaeli and Kelli Dunaway both left careers in law to become coaches for legal professionals. In this episode, they talk with Mary Simon and Elizabeth McNulty about the difference between a coach and a mentor, as well as how they tackle their most common question among clients.

Imani Maatuka discusses the illusion of choice many law students face in choosing a career and how her scholarship program, Bridging the Gap, is helping these students navigate the process.

What’s it like to go from a big law firm to opening a boutique law firm in partnership with your mother in the first five years of your career? Listen in as Imani Maatuka shares the experience and lessons learned along the way with Liz Lenivy and Elizabeth McNulty.

This week, the ladies of Heels in the Courtroom are bringing back on one of the most popular episodes of The Jury is Out, which explores how your most effective marketing tool is y our own genuine interest in the people you interact with every day. Heels will be back next time with new guests and new topics for 2026!

Take a moment to reflect on 2025 and recognize your personal and professional accomplishments. And rather than setting lofty resolutions for the new year, we find it’s more helpful to focus on a single word to guide you through the year…..hear our picks for 2026.

A document dump. Disappearing evidence. And a new depo the first night of trial. Despite all this, Katie pulled off a win and shares what she learned, including how to use a snowstorm to your advantage.