In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' Jen and Lisa celebrate their 10th episode amidst holiday challenges, including Lisa's household dealing with illness. With Lisa partially out, guest co-host, Law Dad Vinnie Doyle, steps in to discuss legal topics, including the high-profile Luigi Mangione case and, of course, holiday movies (from a legal perspective). Vinnie's son, Blaise, a first year law student, joins the conversation to cover Lisa's Bills' football season updates. Law Daughters Rachel and Jane, also join in to share some holiday stories and plans for the new year.
00:28 Episode 10: Mommy Me Time...Not Going to Happen
03:41 Guest Co-Host: Law Dad, Vinnie Doyle
10:43 Real Life Legal Drama: Luigi Mangione Case
23:26 Favorite Legal Movies: The Holiday Edition
35:11 Young Legal Professional (And Law Dad's son!): Blaise Doyle
37:16 Buffalo Bills Season Recap, Football Education for Jen, and Holiday Reflections from the Doyles
59:21 2024 Reflections & 2025 Resolutions with Law Daughters, Rachel Golden & Jane Kent
01:09:46 Idiom of the Week with a Holiday Twist: Scrooge!

01:12:06 Lisa Returns! Product of the Week: Healthy Supplements

01:15:37 End of Year Shout Outs & Next Episode Drop will be January 11, 2025

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa discuss the challenges and experiences of the holiday season, including school spirit weeks and holiday parties. They delve into shopping and non-tangible gifts. Professor Mark Bartholomew provides insights into trademark, copyright, and patent laws as they relate to fashion items. Young legal professional of the week, Lizzy Vinal, shares her thoughts on courtroom advocacy and meaningful gifts. The episode wraps up with listener questions about managing one-time bonuses and raises in the workplace, alongside their usual segments like 'Idiom of the Week' and 'Product of the Week.'
00:00 Introduction to Ask Your Law Mom
00:32 Holiday Spirit and School Spirit Weeks
03:13 Holiday Outfits and Fashion Mishaps
09:21 Gift Giving Without Shopping
25:05 Lawyer of the Week: Professor Mark Bartholomew on Legal Aspects of Knockoffs and Dupes
58:07 Young Legal Professional: Lizzy Vinal
01:09:02 Idiom of the Week: Clothes Horse
01:11:30 Product of the Week: Quince

01:13:34 Just One More Question
01:19:04 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa discuss mentoring and training in the legal profession, featuring legal professionals Amanda Rossi and Morgann Obrochta. They delve into the challenges and solutions for young lawyers, the evolving workplace post-COVID, and the importance of mentorship and effective communication. They also touch on lighter topics like the Elf on the Shelf and the origins of the Piggy Bank. They answer some follow up questions from the money episode and preview next week's mid-season hiatus episode, where they will talk about shopping and non-tangible gifts.

00:00 Welcome to Ask Your Law Mom
00:32 Episode Eight Kickoff
01:19 The Elf on the Shelf Debate
08:02 Attorney of the Week Amanda Rossi
48:16 Young Legal Professional Morgann Obrochta
01:15:43 Exploring the Origin of the Piggy Bank
01:18:58 Product of the Week: Sofa Armrest Clip Table
01:20:42 End of Year Episode Preview