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Meeting Sarah Hart/Season 2 Finale Jun 21, 2022

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It's the finale of season two! In this episode, Susan and Tracy celebrate over 60 episodes of the Lady Lawyer League podcast as they bring on new associate attorney Sarah Hart. Together, they discuss some of their favorite episodes and topics they've covered up to this point, and they dive into topics they hope to cover in season three.

Learn more about Sarah Hart at www.hrlawomaha.com!

Queersplaining Jun 14, 2022

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What does it mean to be Queer? What does asexual mean? Is it okay to ask these types of questions? This episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast dives into these questions and many more while celebrating Pride Month in Omaha. This episode features Mark Barta, a paralegal and LGBTQIA+ activist, as they explore and discuss what this abbreviation stands for and what you can do to stand up for equal rights in Omaha.

Then & Now in the Queermosphere Jun 07, 2022

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June is Pride Month, but what does that mean? How does our state support LGBTQIA+ members, and what is the best way to get informed on this issue? Today's Lady Lawyer League podcast features Mark Barta, a paralegal at Hightower Reff Law, who also dedicates much of his time advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. This episode explores the challenges Mark has found living in Omaha compared to other cities, and the encouraging signs of support that give hope to those who need it most.

Suicide Prevention Awareness May 31, 2022

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One major aspect of mental health awareness is the ability to talk openly and honestly about suicide. This episode of the Lawyer Lady League podcast features Jen Sparrock and Tia Manning, two specialists in the field of mental health, as they break down the myths surrounding suicide, steps to take if you know of someone contemplating suicide, and ways in which we can strengthen our mental health in order to address suicidal thoughts or actions.

Mental Health Awareness May 24, 2022

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May is Mental Health Awareness month, but what does that actually mean? What are the signs of decaying or problematic mental health? What does actual self-care look like? And who can you talk to if you’re struggling with mental health? This episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast features Jen Sparrock and Tia Manning, two specialists in the field of mental health, as they discuss mental health awareness from a personal and professional perspective.

How to Work With Opposing Counsel May 17, 2022

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On this episode, the lady lawyers talk about ‘how not to be an asshole’ and ‘how not to be lazy’ with friend, and opposing counsel, Meagan Spomer, Esq. Even though Meagan is opposing counsel to the legal team at Hightower/Reff Law, a friendship and working relationship has been cultivated over many years of simply ‘doing the right thing.’ Learning to work with ‘opposing counsel’ in your life doesn’t only apply to attorneys, this episode is all about working together (even with the opposition) to find a respectful and productive outcome for all parties involved.

Learn more about Meagan K. Spomer, Esq. at www.nebraskalegalgroup.com!

Learn more about the team of lady lawyers at Hightower/Reff Law today at www.hrlawomaha.com!

Honorable Judge Randall Part 2 May 10, 2022

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How does one move from being a lawyer to a judge? What does it mean to appeal a case? What advice should judges give new lawyers? This episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast feature the Honorable Judge Gary Randall. Judge Randall talks about his journey from lawyer to judge and how the two professions are different and similar at the same time. He also breaks down some of his most highly-profiled cases during his tenure has a judge in Nebraska.

Honorable Judge Randall Part 1 May 03, 2022

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What is it like to be a judge? Judge Randall served for over 23 years on the district court and also practiced law and he joins us in today’s podcast to talk about it all. From arguing with his dad to law school, his career prior to becoming a judge and how that impacted his ability to be a great judge on the bench, Judge Randall shares his story in the first episode of this 2 part podcast series with the Lady Lawyer League.

Learn more about Judge Gary Randall and his career here

What is the Women's Fund (Bonus Episode) Apr 28, 2022

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What exactly is the Women's Fund and why is important for you to know? This bonus episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcasts features a one-on-one conversation with Nick Zadina, the Freedom from Violence coordinator at the Women's Fund of Omaha. This group focuses on sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and other violent crimes against women. What are the policies and laws in place to help prevent attacks and support victims? How much does our community really know about these topics versus hearsay and misinformation? How can you help if you know someone who has fallen victim to one of these crimes?

Women’s Fund website: https://www.omahawomensfund.org

Find Them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omahawomensfund

Sexual Assault Help: https://sexualassaulthelp.org

National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org

Who is Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (Bonus Episode) Apr 27, 2022

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What constitutes sexual violence? How likely is it that a person close to you has fallen victim to sexual violence? Who can you turn for help or counseling? This bonus episode of the Lady Lawyer League podcast features Tia Manning, the Sexual Violence Network Service Coordinator at the Nebraska Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Manning explains effective strategies in processing sexual trauma, how prevalent sexual trauma is in the midwest, and where you can turn if you've suffered sexual or domestic violence at any point in your life.

Nebraska Coalition website: https://www.nebraskacoalition.org

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskacoalitiontoend/

Sexual Assault Help: https://sexualassaulthelp.org

National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org