Welcome to That’s What She Pled with attorneys Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen from Luhrsen Goldberg, LLC, Law Powered by Women. It’s time to shake up the old standards: of law, and of business! Join these two witty, intelligent, and sassy female business owners who are taking their industry by storm, challenging stereotypes, and shattering ceilings. These two are on a mission to educate, empower, and support; not only their own clients; but other powerhouse female entrepreneurs. Come for a laugh and stay for the vibe as Julie and Christina hold nothing back and share the truth of what it is to be female attorneys and business owners through discussion of current events, original stories, and inspiring guests!
Class-action lawsuits have long been a powerful tool for individuals to seek justice when they face common issues or grievances. They allow a group of people, often facing similar harm or injustice, to join forces and pursue legal action collectively, amplifying their voices and resources.
But sometimes, they are also just plain absurd!
Join Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen as they tear off the lid to some of the silliest class-action lawsuits in this episode. Laugh along as they retell cases concerning Charmine, Velveeta, and Kellogg’s and how not every claim has a case!
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Family law cases encompass a wide range of legal matters, from prenuptial agreements that outline financial rights and responsibilities before marriage, to emotionally charged disputes over child custody arrangements.
In this episode, Lora Howell joins Julie and Christina to share practical strategies for presenting your family law case effectively, the variety of arrangements available depending on your situation, and how you can help the well-being of your family throughout the divorce process.
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About Lora L. Howell:
Lora L. Howell has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2007 and has focused her practice in the areas of Family Law, Foreclosure Litigation, and Civil Litigation.
Lora was born and raised in Mooresville, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Indiana University in 1994. She graduated on the Dean’s List and was a member of the Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha. She was the recipient of a Rotary Foundation Scholarship where she studied abroad at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador en la facultad de Jurisprudencia. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida State University College of Law where she was a member of the Jessup Moot Court Team and the Women’s Law Symposium President.
Lora is currently active in several professional organizations as well as community groups.
What happens when a celebrity dies without a will?
In this episode, Neil Lyons, Esq. is back to share his knowledge of Estate Planning and provide legal insight into a few celebrity deaths and the repercussions of them not having a will or trust.
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The experience and commitment to public service and excellence that Neil brings to Luhrsen Goldberg is the perfect complement to the compassionate guidance and counsel the Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas have come to expect and appreciate from personal injury attorneys Julie S. Luhrsen and Christina A. Goldberg. As an attorney at a firm known for Law Powered By Women®, Neil is no stranger to the support and encouragement of strong women. He credits his wife, Mary, for enabling and encouraging him to help so many through his pro bono work.
Every state has different laws and regulations, therefore, lawyers within these different states have a lot of different experiences and duties!
Our guest, Michelle Mirman, is a Bar member in over 6 states but resides and practices in the big apple, New York City! She joins Julie and Christina to share her experiences as a female lawyer in a male-dominated industry.
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As a trial attorney for over 45 years, Michelle has tried and settled numerous, significant cases of all types, and focuses specifically on medical malpractice, personal injury, and construction accidents.
Michelle leads a firm of eight medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys and represents the victims of serious accidents and medical malpractice including trauma to infants at birth.
Michelle is the Founder and President of the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Foundation and a Past President of the New York State Trial Lawyers and the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association.
In addition to her work as an attorney, she is a Trustee at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the President of Bear Givers, Org, a non-profit that creates kindness projects for children, a strong supporter of the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society, a member of AllInBklyn, a women’s giving circle that provides grants to charities that support Brooklyn.
Finally, Michelle is a member of the Bars of New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., the United States Supreme Court, the Federal Courts of New Jersey, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Who comes to mind when you think of famous personal injury cases?
In this episode, we take a look into some notable personal injury cases that have occurred in pop culture. Join us as we reveal the legal drama and real-life consequences for celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Phelps, and Dr. Phil McGraw.
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In March 2023, Florida introduced new legislation related to personal injury law. The changes represent a significant shift in the legal landscape, and we need to talk about it!
Tune in to hear the new law’s key provisions and its potential impact on accident victims and their ability to seek compensation. Plus we share our thoughts, and feelings on how the new legislation will affect Law Powered By Women, our partners, and most importantly, our clients.
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March is Women’s History Month, so we thought reflecting on how far women have come in America over the past 100 years would be appropriate.
In order to celebrate, we are tripling female empowerment by having another badass lawyer on the show!
Margo Pillischer, Partner at Ross Scalise Employment Lawyers joins Julie and Christina to discuss her role as a female lawyer, what life was like as an intern at the White House, how she helps everyday people find justice in the workplace, and so much more!
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Margo Ross Pillischer is an employment lawyer from Austin, Texas. Margo is a lawyer for Ross Scalise Employment Law. Margo attended Tulane University for her undergraduate for the Spanish Language and Political Science and then Cardozo School of Law for Law School. Additionally, during her undergraduate, Margo interned at the White House!
Margo credits her dad for the passion she has for law as he is a lawyer as well. Margo and her dad continue to work together to this day.
By training and by trade, Luhrsen Goldberg is part of a helping profession, and one of the ways that they absolutely love to give back is by being good citizens within their community, and by helping and supporting local nonprofit organizations.
In this episode, Julie and Christina welcome Michelle Kapreilian, CEO of Forty Carrots Family Center to discuss how this charitable organization is dedicated to making an impact through child development, parenting education, and mental health services.
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Michelle brought years of first-hand involvement with Forty Carrots Family Center along with two decades of business leadership experience to the position of Executive Director in June 2013. Her Forty Carrots knowledge includes extensive volunteer efforts as a parent in the Parenting Program and Preschool; several key leadership positions as a four-year trustee, board officer and chairwoman of the Governance Committee. Michelle’s professional background includes leading a multimillion-dollar international import business and co-owner/ CEO of several local businesses.
Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookies! Do you have a favorite?
In this episode, Christina and Julie speak with four members of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida (GSGCF); Ashley Gill, Kelly McGraw, Allyson and Adelyanna.
Listen in as they discuss what goes into selling the famous cookies, the different badges, rewards and adventures the girls can earn, and how you can donate to charities through their program initiatives.
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Growing up, Ashley Gill was first a Brownie and then a Junior Girl Scout. After getting her daughter, Allyson involved in the Girl Scouts, she decided to return herself…this time as a volunteer troop leader.
As a girl, Kelly McGraw spent eight years as a Girl Scout where she enjoyed camping and the trips and adventures. After a stint with working with the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, she made the move to Florida and ended up joining the Girl Scouts yet again. This time with the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida as its Director of Member Experience.
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, romance, and intimacy…unless you’re from Luhrsen Goldberg, then you make it about the legalities of love!
Join Julie and Christina for this special Valentine’s Day episode where they give real-life examples, share some fun facts, and break down this love-filled holiday from a lawyer’s perspective.
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Let’s make 2023 a positive year to remember!
In this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen list 23 suggestions on how you can protect yourself when it comes to accidents, insurance companies, medical care and when choosing your attorney.
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Happy New Year!
This year we want to continue to bring you episodes that not only educate and inform, but also make you laugh, inspire you, and maybe even help you look within yourself to make a change.
Just like today’s guest!
Mary Schrank was sick of yo-yo dieting and knew she wasn’t living her best life. With determination and daily commitment, she reinvented herself and now is someone that others look up to!
Join Julie and Christina as they chat with Mary about her journey of leaving corporate America to become a Health and Wellness Coach.
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Mary Schrank is a health and wellness coach as well as a business mentor. Mary spent 23 years as a corporate executive climbing the corporate ladder, went to college at Towson University and got a degree in health service management. Mary has spent most of her adult life in healthcare and has now chosen to work in the wellness industry by sharing her expertise with people one-on-one and on social media!
Meeting the right people at the right time is such an amazing feeling, especially when it comes to finding the perfect colleagues!
In this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen invite the newest member of Luhrsen Goldberg on the podcast, Lora Howell!
Lora is here to discuss why she is so passionate about family law, why she decided to go to law school at 36, and even some of the pettiest things couples have fought about during a divorce.
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Lora L. Howell has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2007 and has focused her practice in the areas of Family Law, Foreclosure Litigation, and Civil Litigation.
Lora was born and raised in Mooresville, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Indiana University in 1994. She graduated on the Dean’s List and was a member of the Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha. She was the recipient of a Rotary Foundation Scholarship where she studied abroad at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador en la facultad de Jurisprudencia. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida State University College of Law where she was a member of the Jessup Moot Court Team and the Women’s Law Symposium President.
Lora is currently active in several professional organizations as well as community groups.
Happy holidays!
There’s nothing like celebrating the festive season with some favorite holiday songs! But, did you know that some of them have hidden meanings?
In this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen enlighten us with their top eight holiday songs and highlight their ‘true meaning’ as they pertain to Florida laws.
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Losing a loved one is never going to be easy. The only thing you can do is learn to build yourself back up and find strength. What can you do to better manage these isolating emotions? In this episode, we invite Melissa Wandall, President of the National Coalition for Safer Roads, to discuss how she … Continue reading Navigating The Feelings of Grief and Isolation with Melissa Wandall (Ep. 10) →
Law Powered By Women does not mean that men are not allowed to be part of what we do here at Luhrsen Goldberg! Because in this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen invite Neil Lyons, fellow associate attorney at Luhrsen Goldberg, onto the show to discuss some must-know estate planning tips! He also shares some … Continue reading Estate Planning: From The Ultra-Wealthy To The Working Class With Neil Lyons (Ep.9) →
Everyone has a story about the path that led them to where they are, and in this episode, we hear from Julie’s former JAG Corps friend and colleague, Maria Chapa Lopez. Join the ladies as they reminisce about their Army days and relive the stories of how Maria’s path from Army officer to federal prosecutor … Continue reading From Military to Mentorship with Maria Chapa Lopez (Ep. 8) →
Life is full of lessons, and a lot of them are learned through trial and error. In this episode, Christina and Julie uncover what they have learned as lawyers, and as female business owners. During their conversation, they provide real-life examples, as well as the reasons why they think these lessons are worth learning. Join … Continue reading Lessons Learned with Julie and Christina (Ep. 7) →
Starting a new business is hard, but what if you became the owner of a business that has been around for 15 years? In this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen invite President, CEO, and Owner of Grapevine Communications, Allison Imre Perkowski, to discuss her journey into the world of marketing, advertising, and creative writing. … Continue reading Becoming A CEO With Allison Imre Perkowski (Ep. 6) →
That’s What She Pled wants to put a spotlight on smart, successful women who are making an impact in their industry, and in this episode, Christina and Julie do just that! Meet Dr. Heather Crawford, a cheerleader turned chiropractor that found her path to doctorhood was properly aligned. Hear how she went from judging competitions … Continue reading Dr. Heather Crawford Has Your Back (Ep. 5) →
The woman-to-woman empowerment continues! Tune in to hear our first guest, Melissa Robinson, a badass luxury boudoir photographer, explain her journey from the legal field into the boudoir photography industry. Melissa Robinson is changing the game when it comes to boudoir photography. With her unique perspective and approach, she is helping women feel more confident … Continue reading Practicing Law & Taking Boudoir Photos With Melissa Robinson (Ep. 4) →
There have been plenty of personal injury cases that receive public attention for how mindless they seem. But why do the victims push for a lawsuit? In this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen discuss personal injury law and why it seems to thrive in the state of Florida. They also discuss cases that received … Continue reading The Personal Injury Law Cases That Received Public Attention (Ep. 3) →
Law Powered by Women®, not to be confused with law that only helps women. In this episode, Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen discuss the inception of their law firm and describe how they continue to break the mold in the personal injury industry. Christina and Julie discuss: The inspiration behind their motto “Law Powered by … Continue reading The Story Behind Law Powered by Women® (Ep. 2) →
It’s time to shake up the old standards of law and business!. Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen of Luhrsen Goldberg LLC are taking the industry by storm challenging stereotypes, and shattering ceilings. These two witty, intelligent, and sassy female business owners are on a mission to educate, empower, and support; not only e own clients; … Continue reading Introducing That’s What She Pled with Christina Goldberg and Julie Luhrsen (Ep. 1) →