In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa talk about St. Patrick's Day bets and hijinx and plan for the summer. They bring in a special guest for the fact check, Vanessa King, who provides insights into Canada's bilingual province. Their Guest of the Week is Colleen McNamara, owner of Stutelage Innovations, who discusses the benefits of summer camps for children and how they can help mitigate summer learning loss. Additionally, third-year law student Katherine Kio shares her experiences with summer internships and learning opportunities, drawing parallels between summer camps and practical legal experiences. The episode also includes fun segments like 'Idiom of the Week' and a featured product, High Road purse hooks.

00:00 Introduction to Ask Your Law Mom, Lucky Number 17

01:20 Leprechaun Mischief and Baking Woes

15:50 Fact Check: Canadian Bilingualism

23:31 Interview with Guest of the Week, Colleen McNamara, Stutelage

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43:29 Interview with Young Legal Professional Katherine Kio

55:31 Idiom and Product of the Week

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In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa talk about the references they still make...but our young professionals have never heard of. Jen gets schooled by a Canadian on how to say "kouign amann." The episode is devoted to financial planning and business savvy for new legal professionals. Financial advisor Nicholle Overkamp offers practical advice, advocating for early financial planning, consciousness in saving, and understanding investment strategies. Later, JD/MBA student Henry Nowak shares insights on balancing legal and business studies, his startup 'Trial Track,' and tips for effective financial management. The episode wraps up with discussions about idioms and some nail polish reviews.

00:00 Introduction to Ask Your Law Mom
00:32 Cultural References Gen Z Don't Know!
10:45 Spirit Week and St. Patrick's Day Plans...Plus the Bet and how to pronounce "kouign amann" with Lachlan Macintosh, Canadian
26:44 Financial Advice for Young Professionals
46:09 Financial Planning for Professionals with Nicholle Overkamp

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58:00 Interview with Henry Nowak: JD and MBA Student
01:14:40 Horse Idioms and Product of the Week
01:23:32 Shout Outs and Closing Remarks

From Disney Magic to Legal Aid: A Whirlwind Episode of Ask Your Law Mom

In Episode 15 of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa cover a wide range of topics, from Lisa's delightful Disney cruise experience to a humorous appeal regarding a Valentine's 'not so newlywed' game, and invaluable insights into the benefits and opportunities of public interest law work. Contributions from Lisa Patterson, the Director of Externships and Access to Justice Initiatives at UB Law, and students from the BPILP group provide a deep dive into the importance and practicalities of public interest legal careers. The episode concludes with light-hearted segments on idioms, some fun Q&A, and new product recommendations.

00:00 Introduction to Ask Your Law Mom00:32 Lisa's Magical Disney Cruise12:19 Appeal on the Not-So-Newly wed Game18:16 The Importance of Public Interest Work25:28 Interview with Lisa Patterson39:19 Fundraising for Public Interest Law47:12 Student Experiences and Leadership Skills58:19 Idioms and Products of the Week

In this Valentine's Day-themed episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa explore the dynamics of love and law with three married lawyer couples who share their experiences and challenges of navigating both realms. As they discuss how legal careers affect relationships, the couples, including Anna and Anastasia McCarthy, Maria and Christine, and Nicole and Theodore Joerg, partake in a newlywed-style game to test how well they know each other. The episode concludes with various discussions of fact checks, an idiom, and product of the week. And Happy Birthday, Granddog Boots!

00:00 Introduction to Ask Your Law Mom00:32 Valentine's Day Special Episode01:04 Love and Law: A Lawyer's Perspective07:26 Introducing Our First Guests: Anna and Anastasia26:54 Introducing Our Second Guests: Maria and Christine40:03 Introducing Our Third Guests: Nicole and Theodore55:19 Fact Checks and Idiom01:01:41 Product of the Week: Wolford Stockings01:07:27 Shoutouts and Sign Off

In this episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa discuss a variety of topics including the importance of teamwork in legal firms, experiences as paralegals, and the superstitions surrounding Groundhog Day. They introduce their life coaching segment offering unsolicited advice, share winter woes, and look forward to February holidays such as Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl. Special guests Rachel and Courtney, experienced litigation paralegals, talk about their roles and offer advice for new lawyers. Later, they chat with Nick Foti, a former paralegal and current law student, about his experiences and perspectives on the legal profession. The episode concludes with fun segments like 'Idiom of the Week' and 'Product of the Week.'
00:33 Episode 13: Superstitions and Stories
01:49 Unsolicited Advice: Embrace It!
04:02 Winter Woes and February Holidays
11:02 Super Bowl Talk and Halftime Show Insights
19:47 Working in Legal Teams: Roles and Dynamics
26:47 Interview with Paralegals Rachel and Courtney
47:30 Introducing Nick Foti
48:22 Nick's Journey to Law School
01:10:45 Groundhog Day Idiom Explained
01:15:34 Product of the Week: Lululemon Fleece Lined Leggings

01:18:53 Law Moms Auction Announcement

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In Episode 12 of the 'Ask Your Law Mom' podcast, hosts Jen and Lisa delve into topics ranging from weather woes in Buffalo to Jen's unfortunate Bills jinx, plus how to make their lives magical with Disney. They address a quirky superstition related to the Buffalo Bills and engage 'law dad' Vinnie Doyle to discuss possible curse reversal rituals. The conversation shifts to the magical world of Disney as they are joined by Disney enthusiast Matt Kibler, who provides tips on planning Disney vacations, reveals hidden details about Disney parks, and shares personal experiences. The episode includes insights from Sarah Jiva, a second-year law student and avid Disney adult, who discusses how her passion for Disney intersects with her legal studies. The podcast concludes with fun Disney-related recommendations and a lighthearted curse-reversal ritual involving tequila shots.
00:32 Episode 12: Winter Woes and School Closures
03:18 Jen's Bills Curse
11:01 Consulting the Law Dad: Curses and Superstitions
20:59 Disney Magic with Matt Kibler

59:42 Disney Adult Perspectives with Sarah Jiva
01:11:45 Disney Interests on Resumes

01:20:00 Idiom of the Week: Blow the Whistle
01:24:14 Fun Disney Product of the Week: Ursula's Cauldron

01:26:02 The Curse Reversal

In this lively episode of 'Ask Your Law Mom,' hosts Jen and Lisa share personal anecdotes about their holiday break experiences and their wellness focus this new year. Plus, they help to reverse Jen's Buffalo Bills curse...right before the playoffs start. They also discuss strategies for maintaining health and wellness, such as prioritizing protein intake and incorporating physical activity into everyday routines—featuring expert advice from Nicole Burgio of OrangeTheory Fitness. The episode highlights useful wellness products, young lawyer Andrew Steinhaus's fitness journey, new dad and new lawyer experience. The show wraps up with listener engagement prompts and light-hearted segments on idioms and product recommendations.
00:00 Welcome to Ask Your Law Mom
00:32 Holiday Recap: Christmas and New Year's
08:48 Amazon Returns and Shopping Woes: Redux
11:36 Buffalo Bills Superstition
15:34 New Year, New Wellness Goals
22:22 Fitness Tips with Nicole Burgiohttps://www.facebook.com/OrangetheoryAmherst
51:12 Introducing New Dad and Young Legal Professional Andrew SteinhausLearn more about Lawyers Helping Lawyers: https://eriebar.org/lawyerwellbeing/#LHL
01:10:46 Just One More Question Segment
01:13:10 Idioms and Products of the WeekThrow the book at you!https://nodpod.com/
01:17:51 Shoutouts and Conclusion

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