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Pro Bono For The Public Good Feb 08, 2022

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What is Pro Bono? Why is Pro Bono work so important to our community? Tracy Hightower-Henne and Deanna Pina are joined by Megan Moslander, who is the Chief of Development/External Relations for Legal Aid of Nebraska. The lady lawyers talk about why their pro bono work is vital to our legal system and each of our individual rights.

Learn more about Hightower/Reff Law's pro bono work at www.hrlawomaha.com, and find helpful resources about pro bono work in the Omaha community here:

Legal Aid of Nebraska

I Be Black Girl

Planned Parenthood

Pesek Free Legal Clinic

Volunteer Lawyers Project

Heartland Family Service

Tenant Assistance Project

Divorce Mediation Feb 01, 2022

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Divorce Mediation can be an unfamiliar process, so what exactly is it? In this week's episode we learn about what happens in a parenting plan divorce mediation and what happens if a plan cannot be created. The lady lawyer league of Hightower/Reff Law answers your questions about Divorce Mediation with special guest Kelly Gering, who is a Nebraska Divorvce Mediator here to help!

Learn more about your rights and how the team at Hightower/Reff Law can help you today at www.hrlawomaha.com!

Maid Jan 25, 2022

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We dive deep into the Golden Globe nominated Netflix miniseries Maid to discuss its portrayal of real-life abusive relationships, the struggles of overcoming abuse, and the uphill legal battle victims face with Katie Welsh - Legal Director of the WCA. Plus, of course, we offer our takes on the Netflix series (SPOILER ALERT!).

Learn more about the work of the Women's Center For Advancement HERE

What Is The Women's Center For Advancement? Jan 18, 2022

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Domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, mental and physical abuse, and human trafficking are all serious crimes in their own regards, but people often fail to remember the victims. We learn about the struggles that victims of these crimes face and the resources and help that is provided by the Women’s Center for Advancement of Omaha with special guest Katie Welsh.

Learn more about the Women's Center For Advancement in Omaha HERE!

Contact Katie Welsh directly for more information HERE!

Talk to one of our attorneys at Hightower/Reff Law for legal counsel at www.hrlawomaha.com

Stalking Laws in Nebraska Jan 11, 2022

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What are the stalking laws in Nebraska? Stalking laws can very state to state and, even with stalking laws in place, you may be surprised to learn just how little they can actually be enforced. Stalking is not something to dismiss or belittle as it can lead to some tragic scenarios.

Learn about the stalking laws Nebraska has in place to protect us, what you need to know about stalking in the first place, and how we can use existing laws to keep ourselves safe.

Contact Hightower/Reff Law's attorneys today at www.hrlawomaha.com.

Making Equal Justice Happen Jan 04, 2022

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Legal Aid doesn’t get enough credit for the impact it has on ourcommunities. From free legal clinics to assistance in rural communities, the reach of Legal Aid across our country is incredible. Join us as we talk with Megan Moslander of Legal Aid of Nebraska, to learn about everything the lawyers in red do and how to help the people and communities who need them most.

Legal Aid of Nebraska Website

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How to Get Involved

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What Happens If You Die Without A Will? Dec 28, 2021

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Having a will prepared and in place is something that too many of us delay or put off completely, but a will is one of the most important things you need to do for your family. In this episode, we discuss what happens when you die without a will - the legal consequences and challenges families face without a will in place.

Contact Hightower/Reff Law to set up your will today!

Abortion and the Law: Judicial Bypass: Part 3 Dec 21, 2021

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Are minors able to have an abortion without parental consent? Yes! In this episode, we digest and dissect the process of judicial bypass. From its origins, to its lengthy and somewhat confusing process, the lady lawyers will talk about it in full with our guest Meg Mikolajczyk.

Abortion and the Law: The Fate of Roe v. Wade (part 2) Dec 14, 2021

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What is the fate of Roe v Wade and what are the implications for women across the United States? Susan and Tracy are joined by Andi Curry Grubb, the state executive director of Nebraska Planned Parenthood, North Central States, to talk about what is at stake, what the Supreme Court decision could mean for women, and what we can do about it in our own state.

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Abortion and the Law: A Brief History (part 1) Dec 07, 2021

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Abortion rights have been under attack since the passage of Roe V Wade, but in order for us to understand where the law is headed we must first learn about the history already made. On this podcast we learn about Abortion Laws, attacks on abortion rights, and a brief history of how we got to where we are today as Tracy and Susan are joined by Andi Curry Grubb, State Executive Director - Nebraska, Planned Parenthood North Central States

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