Best Shaw Law Group Podcasts (2025)

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How to Create Enforceable Meal Period Waivers 14:39

4d ago14:39

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In this episode, Jen discusses a recent California court decision upholding meal period waivers and explains how to make them enforceable.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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"Vulnerability is Strength" | Andrew Caple-Shaw (Trial Consultant) 1:13:34

4d ago1:13:34

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"Just because the jury can't use words, doesn't mean they can't talk to you, it doesn't mean they can't communicate with you. So really listen and really talk." Andrew Caple-Shaw joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers: Virginia's Trial Lawyer Podcast. Andrew is the managing partner at Act of Communication and a professional actor with nearly four decades o…

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What IS the Private Attorneys General Act? 14:30

11d ago14:30

14:30

In this episode, Jen summarizes the Private Attorneys General Act and its role in wage-hour claims.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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The Power of a Healthy Mindset | Michael Cowen (Personal Injury Lawyer) 45:31

16d ago45:31

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"All you can do is guide and arm your good jurors to go in there and fight for you." Michael Cowen is one of the most respected voices in the personal injury practice area. Over nearly 30 years, he has tried more than 100 cases and built a reputation for being both a skilled trial lawyer and a generous teacher. Michael started his career in corpora…

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Summer is Coming! Rules for Hiring Minors 15:09

18d ago15:09

15:09

In this episode, Jen reviews the laws applicable to hiring minors.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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An Action Plan for ICE Visits 17:39

25d ago17:39

17:39

In this episode, Jen explains the steps you should take when Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes knocking.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Conduct Your Focus Groups Correctly | Jessica Brylo (Trial Consultant) 48:25

28d ago48:25

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"Focus groups give you a lot of time to practice things that you don't get to practice in court. Getting your feet wet where you can do it without spending a bunch of money is really the only way you can do it these days." Jessica Brylo is a trial consultant specializing in jury selection, case framing, focus groups, and trial strategy. She has mor…

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Reluctant Employees: Time to Say “Goodbye”? 15:20

1M ago15:20

15:20

In this episode, Jen discusses how to manage employees who refuse to meet performance expectations.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Trying Cases the Right Way | Chris Finney (Personal Injury Lawyer) 53:08

1M ago53:08

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"It's really important when you meet your client to develop that authentic connection. Because if I have an authentic connection with my client, we always have a better connection than the defense." Chris Finney joined us for this episode of RVA Trial Lawyers. We discuss how he built his law practice, his commitment to doing trial work the right wa…

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Your EEO Compliance Training is Probably Stale 15:47

1M ago15:47

15:47

In this episode, Jen discusses why employers should update their EEO compliance training.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Audit Your Form I-9s Before It’s Too Late 16:00

2M ago16:00

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In this episode, Jen describes the key steps to conducting a Form I-9 audit and why you should start today.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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"Your Client is Exhibit A, and There is No Exhibit B" | Rand Robins (Personal Injury Lawyer) 59:49

2M ago59:49

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"The toughness and resilience of clients of mine, to see those people pick themselves up off the mat and carry on with life as best they can, is inspiring." Rand Robins joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers. Rand initially studied journalism but found the investigative skills lent themselves well to gathering evidence. He steadily compiled a notebook of c…

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Compensation Equity and Pay Scales 16:11

2M ago16:11

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In this episode, Jen talks about compensation equity and why pay scales never tell the full story.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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The Rewards of Personal Injury Law | Maureen Farrell (Personal Injury Lawyer) 44:50

2M ago44:50

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"I think it's wonderful work. I'm grateful every day that I get to do, for money, something that I find incredibly interesting. I think personal injury is the best kept secret—the brightest young attorneys should want to do this kind of work." Maureen Farrell joined us this week on RVA Trial Lawyers. We discuss her work as a personal injury trial l…

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Understanding the EEOC’s New Guidance on DEI Programs 15:35

2M ago15:35

15:35

In this episode, Jen reviews the EEOC’s new guidance regarding “unlawful” DEI programs.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Yes…Leaves of Absence and Reasonable Accommodations AGAIN! 16:40

2M ago16:40

16:40

In this episode, Jen provides some best practices for avoiding liability related to leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Choosing a Winning Jury | Harry Plotkin (Trial Consultant) 48:48

2M ago48:48

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"All the best verdicts that I've had, in the opening statement, the jurors' eyes are bugging out and their jaws are hitting the floor. And they tell you afterwards, 'I didn't realize this case was so strong, and I'm sorry that I questioned it in voir dire. But then I heard your case in opening.' So that's where you want them. You don't want to over…

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Why You Must Audit Wage-Hour Compliance 16:30

2M ago16:30

16:30

In this episode, Jen explains the value of wage-hour audits.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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The Grind that Creates the Magic | Kenny Berger (Personal Injury Lawyer) 52:20

3M ago52:20

52:20

"The magic that happens in a case at trial is a lot of times built on the seemingly mundane efforts to get discovery, to take depositions, to request more discovery based on those depositions, to request more depositions based on that discovery, this kind of osmotic relationship between written discovery and depositions, kind of doing the doing and…

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Lessons Learned from Trump’s Employee Termination Practices 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

In this episode, Jen reminds employers why they should not follow the new administration’s termination practices.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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More About DEI… 15:47

3M ago15:47

15:47

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group attorney Kris Lopez bring listeners up to speed on the legal status of DEI programs.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Representing the Catastrophically Injured | Stephanie Grana (Personal Injury Lawyer) 59:31

3M ago59:31

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"It sucks when we lose, but when we win and hopefully you win more than you lose on our side, it's life changing. I can't get that from any other job. And to know 10 years down the line, and now I've been in practice long enough, 15 years down the line, somebody sends me a card out of the blue and they just say, I was thinking about you. Or in a de…

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Politics at Work 15:11

3M ago15:11

15:11

In this episode, Jen reviews the legal protections for California employees’ political activities.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Episode No. 100 (Part II): Where Are They Now? Featuring D'Lonra Ellis and Iris Chen 1:18:48

3M ago1:18:48

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Today on Women In Law, I’m sharing Part II of my 100th Episode! I hope you enjoyed Part I where I checked in with Amy Tu and Samantha Monk. In Part II, I will first be speaking with D’Lonra Ellis, Chief Legal Officer of the Oakland Athletics and Adjunct Professor at UC Law. D’Lonra was my first guest ever on the podcast. It was such a thrill for me…

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Immigration Compliance After January 20 15:35

3M ago15:35

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In this episode, Jen helps employers understand how to navigate the new administration’s immigration crackdown.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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"You Can't Handle The Truth" | Donald Marcari (Personal Injury Lawyer) 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

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"Find out how this accident affected them. Talk to their spouse, talk to their cousins, their best friends. No matter how big or small, it has affected that person in some way. Maybe they had a good car that was paid for and now they have a car payment. Maybe they had to miss work and can't pay their bills. Maybe they missed their kid's graduation.…

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Is DEI Dead? 15:34

4M ago15:34

15:34

In this episode, Jen discusses the impact of Trump’s DEI executive order.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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What Does Trump’s EEO Executive Order Mean? 15:40

4M ago15:40

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In this episode, Jen explains the practical implications of the new administration’s executive order on “gender ideology.”By Shaw Law Group, PC

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The Essential Traits of Great Trial Lawyers | Hon. Mark Bennett (Federal District Court Judge) 1:09:41

4M ago1:09:41

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"You have to have the desire and passion to be the best that you can be. And that takes an incredible amount of hard work. You have to find role models. It's good to read about it, but you have to watch and, you have to second chair really good trial lawyers. And then you have to be fearless. Not every trial is going to go like you thought it was g…

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More Time Off Protections for Qualified Employees 15:47

4M ago15:47

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In this episode, Jen discusses the new California law related to time off for crime victims and another mandatory paid sick leave expansion.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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A Different Spin on Internal Investigations 16:16

4M ago16:16

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In this episode, Jen challenges many of the traditional assumptions about investigation “best practices.”By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Episode No. 100 (Part I): Where Are They Now? with Amy Tu and Samantha Monk 1:00:23

5M ago1:00:23

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Today on Women In Law, I’m sharing Part I of my 100th Episode! It’s been over six years in the making but we are finally here. For this special episode, I wanted to check back in with a few women I’ve met over the years to see where they are now. In Part I, I’m talking with Amy Tu who I first featured on the podcast in January 2021. Since then, Amy…

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A New Era for Union Organizing 16:20

5M ago16:20

16:20

In this episode, Jen surveys the current state of protections for employees who engage in union activities.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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The Human Side of Trial Lawyering | Joe Fried (Personal Injury Lawyer) 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

"At the end of the day, what's behind dunking a basketball and what's behind being a badass cha-cha dancer is the same feeling. It's human, it's innate, and it's very real and powerful. And that's where decisions are made, like we talked about earlier. The biggest fallacy in what we do is the idea that people make decisions based on logic. They don…

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Key HR Resolutions for 2025 13:05

5M ago13:05

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In this episode, Jen suggests several HR resolutions to make 2025 a great year at work!By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Episode No. 99: Looking Back on Women In Law On The Record 22:27

5M ago22:27

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In today's episode, I reflect back on 100 episodes of Women In Law On The Record and share some of my favorite moments, guests, and memories from the last six and a half years.By Allison Marie Stewart

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Defending Police Officers and Mentoring the Next Generation of Trial Lawyers | David Corrigan (Civil Defense Lawyer) 50:31

5M ago50:31

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"In almost every instance, the police officer doesn't go to work that day saying, I hope I get in a fight or shoot somebody today. I've never had that case. And so the human element is exactly what we're talking about. Who among us has a job when you go to work where you might end up in a fight, getting shot at, or having to shoot someone. These ar…

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Episode No. 98: Leah Mayersohn, Founder and Owner Mayersohn Law Group 39:03

5M ago39:03

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Today I’m talking with Leah Mayersohn, founder of Mayersohn Law Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leah has been practicing for 30 years and focuses her practice primarily on criminal law, corporate criminal investigations, and family law. Leah grew up in southern California where she attended UCLA for undergrad. She then moved to Florida to attend…

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End-of-Year Tune Up! 18:09

6M ago18:09

18:09

In this episode, Jen discusses her year-end checklist to ensure you are prepared for 2025.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Episode No. 97: Ladies Who Law (Samantha Sicola and Haylie Davis) 52:00

6M ago52:00

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Today I’m talking to the women behind the “Ladies Who Law” podcast - Samantha Sicola and Haylie Davis. The two together host the “Ladies Who Law” podcast formerly known as the “Ladies Who Law School” podcast. As you’ll hear, now as practicing attorneys, Sam and Haylie provide a fresh take on experiences, insights, and practical tips to help you nav…

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The Gift that Never Stops Giving: Pay Transparency for Remote Workers 16:22

6M ago16:22

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In this episode, Jen addresses new state pay transparency laws and the complications they create for remote workers.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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A Wrinkle in Time: “Captive Audience Meetings” 15:28

6M ago15:28

15:28

In this episode, Jen discusses state and national trends regarding employee meetings and union protections, even for non-union workers.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way! 15:46

6M ago15:46

15:46

In this Thanksgiving week episode, Jen reminds us about the magic of employee appreciation.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Building a Thriving Practice | Ben and Brian Glass (Personal Injury and Disability Lawyers) 41:01

6M ago41:01

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"You are the power in the courtroom. You are the authority, even above the judge. And I know everybody will say, no, the jury will look to the judge. I think there's a space for the trial lawyer to be the authority in the courtroom by everything that you do there. And the cool thing that I want lawyers who are listening to know, especially young la…

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Episode No. 96: Lisa Roberts, General Counsel, Stax Payments 48:50

6M ago48:50

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Today I’m speaking with Lisa Roberts, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Stax Payments. Lisa and I met a couple years ago when we connected through a mutual friend and had coffee over Zoom but this was our first time meeting in person. We had a fantastic discussion about Lisa’s background and how she made the strategic moves she has so fa…

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The Risks of Modified Duty Programs 14:06

6M ago14:06

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In this episode, Jen explains why you need to be careful administering modified duty programs.By Shaw Law Group, PC

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New California Employment Laws for 2025 13:54

7M ago13:54

13:54

In this episode, Jen summarizes the new employment laws for 2025 and how to get ready!By Shaw Law Group, PC

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Episode No. 95: Baby Girl On The Record 11:54

7M ago11:54

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Today I'm sharing some exciting personal news - I'm pregnant! I am expecting a baby girl in early April and my family and I are super excited about it. In this episode, I share thing I'm looking forward to, some of my fears, and answer some practical questions I've been asked. Please enjoy this unusual episode!…

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The Do’s and Don’t’s of Policy Drafting 15:53

7M ago15:53

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In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group policy guru Julia Melnicoe Insel discuss the best practices for drafting employee handbooks and manuals.By Shaw Law Group, PC