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Winning Legal Battles and Coaching Endurance Athletes With Christopher Wehrman
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Christopher Wehrman is a Partner and Attorney at Katz, Goldstein & Warren, a matrimonial and family law firm based in Illinois. Since 2014, Chris has focused on family law matters and previously represented medical professionals in negligence cases. Although he primarily specializes in litigation, he has also undergone the Divorce Mediation Skills Training at Northwestern University. He employs this skill set to resolve issues without going to court when appropriate. Chris brings an athlete's discipline and resilience from his Big Ten athletic background and experience training for the Olympic Trials. Beyond the courtroom, Chris contributes to the running community as the Chicago Area Runners Association President and as a dedicated running coach.
In this episode…Facing a legal battle can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions are running high and the stakes are personal. How can an attorney balance empathy with honesty while guiding clients toward the best possible outcome? And what can the discipline of endurance running teach us about the practice of law?
According to Christopher Wehrman, a seasoned family law attorney and endurance running coach, it all comes down to maintaining open, transparent communication and building trust through a team-based approach. He emphasizes that clients need to hear the hard truths to effectively navigate the legal system, even when it’s not what they want to hear. Drawing from his background as a competitive athlete, Chris highlights how discipline, strategy, and collaboration can shape success on both the court and the track. This mindset takes resilience and adaptability as you help clients and athletes maximize their potential.
In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Chad Franzen sits down with Christopher Wehrman, Partner and Attorney at Katz, Goldstein & Warren, to discuss how his competitive drive shapes his approach to family law. He talks about maintaining transparency with clients during trying times, developing strategies for resolving disputes outside of litigation, and the impact of technology on the legal process. Chris also shares his advice on training endurance athletes to achieve peak performance.
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