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Mom Life and Law

Megan Whiteside

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Mom Life and Law gives lawyer moms strategies on how to thrive in the face of the soul-crushing expectation to both parent as if they have no job, and lawyer as if they have no children. As a mom to two toddler boys and a litigator, Megan Whiteside is on a mission to empower lawyer moms find clarity and happiness in their lives. Megan helps lawyer moms to reframe their mindset, own their power, and set themselves up for success each week with reflections from her own journey and from inspiri ...
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Let's face it - theory learned in law school has little practical application when building a successful firm. Host Maria Monroy, President, and Co-founder of LawRank is here each week with conversations that inspire you to build a better practice and be a stronger attorney. When success lies in the balance of law and life - we're here to help you Tip the Scales.
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