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💡 “If I’m not exhausted, I’m not working hard enough.” Sound familiar? For trial lawyer Anthony, this was once a belief he held tightly—until he realized it was holding him back.
In this powerful and inspiring episode of Mind Over Law, host Lexlee Overton sits down with Anthony Bririesco to discuss what it really takes to show up as your best self—in the courtroom, with clients, and in life. From breaking outdated beliefs to mastering his mental game, Anthony shares the personal practices and mindset shifts that help him prepare for trial, perform under pressure, and recharge after the verdict.
Key Takeaways:
Breaking the Exhaustion Myth: Anthony unpacks his journey of unlearning the belief that working to exhaustion equals success—and how rest, meditation, and exercise now fuel his peak performance.Transforming Fear into Power: Discover how to acknowledge fear before trial and use it as a motivator to reach your full potential.The Power of Connection: Discover how to build trust and show vulnerability, which can transform your cases—and you.From Exhaustion to Flow: Learn the mental mindset phases of trial prep, including the “sweet spot” of flow where everything falls into place.Grounding After the Verdict: How to manage the energy crash that follows a trial and why daily rituals, gratitude, and small joys make all the difference.Anthony’s insights are both practical and deeply human, reminding us that being a trial lawyer is not just about winning—it’s about healing, connection, and showing up with intention. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or a young lawyer finding your way, this episode will inspire you to rethink how you prepare, perform, and recover.
🎧 Don’t miss this transformative conversation. Listen now to learn how you can harness your energy, overcome fear, and bring your best self to the courtroom—and beyond.
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From Disruption to Growth: Lessons on Love, Loss, and Leadership with Vicki Slater
💡 "Get out from behind your desk. Life—and law—are meant to be lived."
In this heartfelt episode of Mind Over Law, host Lexlee Overton sits down with legendary trial lawyer and legal leader Vicki Slater to explore how to navigate the inevitable disruptions of life and law. With over 30 years of experience, Vicki shares wisdom on creating a sustainable, human-centered law practice and offers profound insights into grief, growth, and finding purpose after loss.
From rethinking the traditional rules of practicing law to leading with heart and courage, this conversation is an inspiring reminder that resilience starts with self-care and intentional living.
Key Takeaways:
Break the Rules to Build a Better Practice: Vicki shares how she reinvented workplace norms to create a more compassionate, flexible environment for her team—and how you can do the same.The Power of Presence: Why connecting with clients, visiting accident scenes, and stepping outside the office can make you a better lawyer and a better person.Managing Disruption and Grief: Vicki discusses navigating profound loss and how small changes—like morning meditations and saying no—to help rebuild resilience.Lead with Love: How tuning into your heart, practicing gratitude, and saying yes to what truly matters can transform your life and practice.🎧 Don’t miss this episode filled with raw honesty, practical advice, and inspiring lessons on living with intention. Listen now to start creating a law practice—and life—that works for you.
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You’re the average of the five people you allow to influence you most—so, are those people lifting you higher or holding you back? Today’s episode of Mind Over Law, “Curate Your Circle,” is all about the powerful impact of relationships on your growth, energy, and success. When we look closer at the people in our lives, we start to see how their energies shape our mindset, influence our decisions, and even affect our confidence.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
How to Spot Energy Drains: Identify relationships that deplete your energy and discover how to set boundaries that protect your progress.Creating an Empowering Support System: Learn how to surround yourself with people who inspire you, share your values, and believe in your potential.Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset: Discover the qualities that fuel resilience, adaptability, and personal growth, both for you and your team.Bonus Resource
To help you implement these strategies, download our Curate Your Circle Audit Worksheet! This tool will guide you in assessing your current relationships and setting intentional goals to build a support system that empowers you to reach your highest potential.[Download Now]
Let’s dive in and start shaping an environment that fuels your success. Remember, with intention, anything is possible.
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"Stop trying to impress—start connecting."
Today’s guest, Megan Hargroder Graham, has spent over a decade helping lawyers leave behind their “professional personas” and build brands that resonate with real people. As CEO of Legends Marketing, Megan empowers lawyers to tell their unique stories, transforming stiff bios into engaging narratives that speak to clients' hearts. In this episode, host Lexlee Overton and Megan dive deep into the power of authenticity and why building trust is the key to successful lawyering in today’s market.
Megan’s approach is a game-changer for any lawyer feeling lost in the crowd. From connecting on a personal level to shaping a brand story that showcases vulnerability, Megan’s advice sheds light on how solo and small-firm lawyers can stand out without compromising their values.
Key Takeaways:
Connection Over Impression: Megan explains why focusing on connection, not impressing, is essential to creating memorable and effective marketing that actually converts.Humanizing Your Bio: A lawyer’s bio should be more than credentials; Megan shares tips for transforming it into a relatable story that clients will trust and remember.Trust-Based Marketing: Beyond SEO tactics, building trust through real connection and storytelling is what keeps potential clients coming back to your website.Systems for Freedom: Having spent a year running her company remotely, Megan shares strategies to create systems that allow for growth and flexibility, including virtual tools and workflow automation.Megan will be joining Lexlee at the Women’s Leadership Summit in January to guide attendees on crafting compelling stories for their law practices. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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"I do it my way."
That’s the mantra of today's guest, Jacqui Ford. A trailblazing criminal defense attorney, Jacqui has built her career on challenging the traditional rules of practicing law. In this episode of Mind Over Law, Jacqui sits down with host Lexlee Overton to share her inspiring journey of overcoming burnout, redefining success, and building a practice rooted in compassion, courage, and authenticity.
Jacqui’s story is one of resilience and transformation. From managing the emotional weight of defending society’s most misunderstood clients to leading the next generation of lawyers, Jacgui’s message is clear: You can succeed without compromising your integrity or your well-being.
Key Takeaways:Know Your Why: Jacqui’s legal career is deeply connected to her personal experience growing up in a family affected by the criminal justice system. She shares how her purpose—ensuring her clients and their families feel that they matter—fuels her through the hardest cases.Handling Defeat with Grace: Loss is common in the legal world, especially in criminal defense. Jacqui shares her shift from taking losses personally to accepting that her work, even in defeat, has deep value. Winning, for her, is now about ensuring her clients feel supported through their most difficult moments.Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Early in her career, Jacqui faced significant burnout. She shares how embracing self-compassion, mentorship, and intentional leadership helped her rebuild a sustainable law practice where both she and her team thrive.Stepping Into Fear and Courage: Jacqui speaks candidly about how running for public office, despite fear, allowed her to grow as both a lawyer and leader. Her courage to show up, even when the outcome was uncertain, was a pivotal moment in her life.Jacqui will be a featured speaker at the Women’s Leadership Workshop in January, hosted by Lexlee Overton in New Orleans. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Book Recommendation: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning—Jacqui mentions this book as part of her journey to declutter physically and mentally, creating space for new growth and creativity. ORDER IT HERE
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Welcome to another episode of the Mind Over Law Podcast. In today’s episode we sit down with Ernie Svenson, also known as Ernie the Attorney. Ernie is a trailblazer in the legal tech world, renowned for his expertise in helping lawyers streamline their practices using technology.
In this episode, Ernie shares his journey from commercial litigator to legal tech expert, driven not by meticulous strategy, but by simple curiosity. We explore how AI is shaping the legal landscape, with Ernie offering practical advice on how lawyers can start leveraging this powerful tool in their daily workflows—safely and effectively.
Key Takeaways:
Curiosity-Driven Success: Ernie shares how his path from commercial litigator to legal tech expert was fueled by curiosity rather than rigid strategy, highlighting the power of staying open-minded.AI in Legal Practice: We explore the impact of AI on the legal field, with Ernie offering practical tips for how to start using AI tools, like beginning with email drafting and document summarization.Top Tech Tools: Ernie recommends essential tech tools for lawyers, including:Loom for asynchronous communication.1Password for enhancing cybersecurity.Automated scheduling tools to eliminate time-consuming back-and-forth emails.Mindset Shift: Ernie encourages lawyers to embrace a more experimental approach to technology, moving past traditional caution to keep up with the fast-paced changes in the legal industry.Personal Growth Practices: Finally, we touch on the importance of daily journaling as a way to enhance self-awareness, productivity, and overall well-being.So, whether you’re looking to modernize your practice or simply curious about how tech can make your life easier, this episode is packed with insights and actionable tips to help you thrive.
Be sure to tune in to Ernie’s podcast, The 80/20 Podcast, where he offers invaluable insights on how to harness technology to automate your law practice, attract ideal clients, and reclaim your time and freedom.
Ready to revolutionize your workflow? Don’t miss out on Ernie’s Lawyers Tech Guide—a transformative 7-day email course designed to help you achieve more with less effort. Start your journey toward a more efficient, fulfilling legal practice today!
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Energy management is the cornerstone of achieving peak performance, especially in the demanding world of law. In today's episode of the Mind Over Law podcast, we delve into the profound impact that managing your energy—both physical and emotional—can have on your success and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
The recognition that energy is not just a resource to be spent but a state to be managed, involving both your physical condition and the narratives you create.
The critical need for prioritizing well-being in the legal profession, where stress, burnout, and mental health challenges are far too common.Actionable strategies like breathwork, meditation, and gratitude practices help you recharge, stay resilient, and perform at your best, even under pressure.The importance of aligning with your core values and purpose, which serve as your internal compass, guiding your energy toward meaningful and fulfilling work.A powerful mindset shift from viewing daily tasks as burdens to seeing them as opportunities can transform how you approach both your work and life.Join us as we explore these essential practices for managing your energy wisely, ensuring that you can not only excel as a lawyer but also lead a more balanced, fulfilling life.
👉 Access our free collection of audio links and written meditative practices, including powerful journaling exercises. These resources are designed to help you train your mind, manage and empower your state, and take control of your personal narrative.
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Storytelling is at the heart of every powerful trial, but it’s more than just presenting facts—it’s about crafting a narrative that resonates on an emotional level. In this Mind Over Law podcast episode, we delve into the incredible power of story with special guest Jesse Wilson.
Jesse, a Juilliard-trained actor, has transitioned from teaching theater in prisons to helping lawyers create authentic, impactful courtroom narratives. He shares how shifting from a "victim" to a "victor" narrative leads to more persuasive advocacy and explores the healing potential of storytelling—not just for clients, but for jurors and lawyers as well.
Key Takeaways:
The Power of Storytelling: Learn how the "victor" narrative can forge deeper connections with juries.Transformative Techniques: Discover how Jesse’s theater background and work with inmates shape his approach to storytelling.Healing Through Story: Understand how narrative can be therapeutic for everyone involved in a trial.Practical Strategies: Get actionable tips to apply these techniques in your practice.This episode is packed with insights that will elevate your legal practice and inspire you to approach your work with renewed purpose.
Remember, with intention, anything is possible!
Lexlee
📚 Order Jesse Wilson's book, "Witness Preparation: How To Tell The Winning Story". “If you want ordinary results, don’t read this book. If you want to learn how to cast your client such that their compelling voice and spirit shines through, [so] that others root for them, protect them, and even fight for them, read this book now. This book will shift your thoughts about what the most compelling damages story is, and it gives you practical pointers to put these new ideas in action right away in your cases—for trial and even for pretrial settlement.”
- Joe Fried, co-founder of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and trial attorney with $1 billion in recoveries
Check out Jesse Wilson’s TEDx talk. This powerful presentation, given at an independently organized TEDx event, showcases how Juilliard-trained actor Jesse Wilson transformed personal challenges into tools for empowerment, particularly when teaching acting to incarcerated youth. Through a compelling monologue, Jesse illustrates the transformative impact of embracing obstacles rather than viewing them as barriers.
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"If You Don't Break The Rules - You Will Never Win" - Gerry Spence
Let's face it—the practice of law is HARD. The pressure, stress, and toll it takes on you are undeniable. It's high time we broke free from the rules that lead us down a path of overwhelm, stress, and anxiety.
In this episode, we dive into transformative stories and insights that will help you rethink how you lead in your life and law practice.
Let’s break some RULES! You can practice law differently, and it starts now.
Remember, with intention, anything is possible!
Lexlee
We’re Sharing:
Overcoming the challenges lawyers face and new strategies to change your approach to your practice.
Discover how Lexlee's journey inspired her to venture into uncharted territories, uncovering a unique vision that transformed her approach to life and work. You’ll also learn some key tips to empower your journey.
The Secret to discovering your own “medicine” to offer the world.
The questions you should stop and ask yourself regularly to break the rules that keep you trapped.
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