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121: Rene Roberts -Nijinsky of Rene Roberts Wins discusses her journey as a Speaker, Writer, Coach, Teacher, Advocate and Triathlete with us.

Rene Roberts is a motivational speaker, life coach, teacher, author, wife and mother. Rene was born with Cerebral Palsy. Although her disability is no longer something that defines her she uses it as a pathway to overcoming obstacles and teaching others how to triumph in their own lives. Rene is a 16 time Sprint distance triathlete who overcomes personal hurdles daily in this journey called life. It is her mission in life to inspire others to live their best life possible!

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About Rene:

Rene believes that nothing should stop us in life.
For years she lived with a victim mentality – if things went bad it was due to the disability; if things went well it was only because she was disabled.
After some transformational training she chose that she was no longer a victim, but a CHAMPION!
She has since completed 16 triathalons.
She has a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education which she obtained because she could see she could make a difference for others.

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What is cerebral palsy?
Why when her doctor told her she should be wheel-chair bound Rene started doing triathalons.
Dating with a disability – to disclose or not?
Her book, “My Mind in the Mirror” and why she titled it that way.

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120: Joelle Casteix survivor advocate and author discusses her upcoming book THE WELL-ARMORED CHILD, A PARENTS’ GUIDE TO PREVENTING ABUSE with us.

Joelle Casteix (www.casteix.com) has spent the past ten years working with victims of child sex abuse and other crimes. In that work, she has collaborated with numerous plaintiffs’ attorneys nationwide and worked with the National Crime Victims’ Bar Association and legislators across the country to create victim-friendly laws and help victims get access to civil remedies. Being a victims’ attorney is a tough job, but by knowing how to act, who to partner with, and how to delicately navigate the civil system, we can do more to prevent further crime and help more victims get the accountability they deserve.

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In 2003, the State of California opened a “civil window” that allowed adult victims of sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits. Those civil lawsuits allowed the victims to name their perpetrator and file lawsuits against the organizations that employed that perpetrator and may have covered up for him.
Joelle was one of approximately 1,000 individuals across the State that filed such a suit. Over the two year litigation process she became a very vocal advocate for herself and other victims.
In the end Joelle not only recieved her settlement, but received over 200 pages of secret documents that outlined the fact that the school where she had been abused knew about the abuse and covered it up.
Joelle has turned advocacy into a full time job, and travels the world speaking out on behalf of victims and helping to create victim friendly legistlation.

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Joelle acknowledges the risk taken and courage provided by civil plaintiff’s attorneys in these sexual abuse cases.
If not for the bravery of these attorneys the victims would not have received any form of justice.
Working together with these attorneys we can create great things such as victim friendly legislation, and help fight crime on the civil side.
Joelle states that the very first person who told her the abuse she suffered was not her fault, and that it was a crime, was her plaintiff’s attorney.

Why Joelle?

Joelle had a background in public speaking and media presentation which made her uniquely qualified to be an outspoken advocate.
Fortunately she had come a long way in her healing, and did not risk retraumatization by coming forward and speaking about her abuse.
When large numbers of documents come to light implicating an institution such as a church or school it is most impactful if the vicitms are the people who bring them forward.
Joelle often affiliates with SNAP – the Survivor’s Network of Those Abused by Priests, however the group has expanded to any victims.
She also affiliates with the National Crime Victims’ Bar Association.

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What motivated Joelle to seek out an attorney?
Why did she become a vocal advocate?
How is preventing child sexual abuse easy?
What’s next for her?

Blog and Book

Joelle Casteix’ book “The Well-Armored Child: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Abuse” is coming out next year! It’s an easy to ready, age-specific, tool kit to help parents keep their kids safe. Joelle’s goal is to make sure what happened to her does not happen to our kids.

Check out Joelle’s blog “The Worthy Adversary.”

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119: David S. Kestenbaum of Kestenbaum Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation discusses Criminal defense with us.

David S. Kestenbaum of Kestenbaum Law Group, A Professional Law Corporation is a former prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney. Mr. Kestenbaum has been exclusively been practicing criminal law since 1979. He is AV rated (highest rating by peers) by Martindale Hubbell for the past 15 years; Rated in the top 5% of Criminal Defense Attorneys in California; Highest rating on AVVO.com (rated by clients and attorneys). He has also been elected to a second 3 year term on the Board of Governors of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and, after serving two terms as an elected Trustee to the San Fernando Valley Bar Association where he was the Chair of the Criminal Law section, David was recently elected to the Executive Committee as Treasurer. The Kestenbaum Law Group is located directly across from the Van Nuys courthouse with satellite offices in Century City and Ventura.

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David describes his first jury trial and how it seemed neither the jurors nor the judge were interested. He learned there that regardless of what the books say, reality might be different.

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David tells us that he represented 100 nude sunbathers as clients and only four of them were convicted.
Listen as David explains how he represented a paparazzo who was sued by Justin Beiber. That case is still on Appeal.
David tells us that he had a case where a medical marijuana dispensary was broken in to and he got the case thrown out.

What’s on your desk?

David is currently working on a vehicular manslaughter case in Ventura County that is now set for trial. He is working hard to get justice out of vengeance.

Favorite Resource

The Discussion Board at AVVO. David is active there and answers criminal law questions from the public and other attorneys. The questions and responses are posted and he has been voted as one of the “Most Influential” responders.
David also has a column in the CACJ monthly magazine Forum. He often publishes articles for lawyers in the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

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118: Wayne Carroll of Inspired Idea Solutions Law Firm discusses becoming a trademark and patent attorney with us.

Wayne Carroll of Inspired Idea Solutions Law Firm is a father of 6, an Eagle Scout, a Cub Scout leader, a teacher and mentor, a robotics team coach and adviser, an engineer, an author, an entrepreneur, a Registered Patent Attorney, and a Trademark Attorney.

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Hear how Wayne learned the lesson of saying yes to clients when he should have said no to them.
Wayne explains that it is important to understand the client’s commitment to solving their own problem specifically as it relates to time and money.

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Wayne tells us about his most recent success of being able to take his kids to Disneyland this year, after having been a Lawpreneur for only 18 months.
Wayne shows us that he now defines work in terms of value he creates.

What’s on your desk?

Start ups, trademarks and patent work.
Wayne reminds us when building a business to sell, you have to know what needs to be protected. Everyone is creating intellectual property.

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AcuityScheduling
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Favorite Books:

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It In this first new and totally revised edition of the bestseller, The E-Myth, Michael Gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. He walks you through the steps in the life of a business from entrepreneurial infancy, through adolescent growing pains, to the mature entrepreneurial perspective, the guiding light of all businesses that succeed. He then shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business whether or not it is a franchise. Finally, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business.
Endless Referrals, Third EditionIn this fully revised edition, Bob Burg builds on his proven relationship-building principles to bring even more clients to your door and helps you attract only those who are interested in what you sell. He shows how to maximize your daily contacts, utilize your tools both online and off, leverage your relationships, and generate ongoing sales opportunities.
3 Reasons Not To Protect Your Brand an e-book by Wayne discussing the important factors to consider before pursuing a copyright or trademark.

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117: Martin Greenbaum of Greenbaum Law Group discusses Business Collection Issues and debt recovery.

Greenbaum Law Group is over 25 years old and practices almost entirely in high end loss recovery involving commercial (business) collection litigation, construction collection and post judgment enforcement. It is not the television or movie image of a collection firm. There are no phone collectors, no letter or demand writing operations and the firms first contact is usually the lawsuit. Martin Greenbaum, is a UCLA undergrad and UCLA Law grad. He joined the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office out of law school and worked as a trial deputy for about 4 ½ years. He has tried cases from simple misdemeanors to death penalty murders.

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Hear how Martin was an early adopter of technology, getting a great domain name and starting and SEO campaign before it was common.
Martin reminds us that with a website you have to have up to date content and continuously drive traffic to your site.

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Listen as Martin describes the two kinds of success:
1. Never be too skeptical of something. He had an opportunity that he thought would be junk and ended up getting great results.
2. Strangers call because they find him and they are scared. They don’t know what they want to buy. We have to speak in their terms and figure out what it is that they really want.

What’s on your desk?

Currently working on three separate cases where the tenant moved out of state on a lease.
Routine collection cases for goods sold.

Favorite Resource

A Good Staff
A Good Gut Feeling
Commercial Legal Databases (e.g. WestLaw, Lexis)
Good Invesigators
Robert Frost’s Poem The Road Not Taken

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116: Lori Rehnelt, President of Systems For Change, and Author of “Not It” An Approach to Life, discussing “Where’s it at?” Financial Inventory system featured in her book.

Lori Rehnelt of Systems For Change, helps others reach their desired lifestyle through their financial goals using her “Where’s It At” Financial Inventory system which is featured in her book “Not it” An Approach to Life. Lori believes that when clients have their finances inventoried, it makes it easy for them to meet an already emotional time like divorce or death of a loved one. Lori’s book and coaching programs help people who aren’t sure what life will look like after a major life change design a life they love and align their money with it.

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Lori tells us that she closed her insurance office. She learned through herself and her clients that those who are stuck and going through the motions need to get organized and get clarity about their finances.

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Listen as Lori explains that she is able to give back to others who have helped her through her “Not It” book.
Lori describes some of the step by step instructions from the book, including how to get out of debt and how to change lives.

How do you support a Lawpreneur?

Lori explains her 5 step plan for businesses:
1. Observe
2. Create Solutions
3. Implement
4. Train
5. Maintain

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Not It: An Approach to Life Life is a series of choices, and oftentimes determining what we don’t want is just as important as clarifying what we do. In Not It: An Approach to Life, author Lori Rehnelt draws upon her professional experience as a business advisor and life coach to help you cut the clutter, avoid analysis paralysis, and focus on achieving the life of your dreams. Stop sleepwalking through life and find the courage to declare “not it!” to anything less than exceptional.

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115: Stacie Patterson of Law Office of Stacie L. Patterson discusses Defending individuals who are in trouble & helping attorneys claim their rights to joy and fulfillment.

Stacie Patterson of Law Office of Stacie L. Patterson has practiced law and defended individuals for over 20 yrs. During that time, she has proven herself to be a compassionate yet aggressive defense attorney. She understands the trauma associated with being accused of professional wrongdoing or charged with a crime, and works to ensure the best outcome for her clients. Stacie is also recognized for her ability to manage relationships and effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and with divergent needs. Stacie received her B.A. from the University of Chicago. She was then accepted into Yale University where she earned her law degree in 1991. Since starting her own practice in 2008, Stacie focuses on professional license and criminal defense. Before starting her own law firm, Stacie was a trial attorney with a small litigation firm focused on professional liability defense and white collar criminal defense.

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Listen as Stacie tells us that her early website was like all others. She created a new one that showcases who she is.

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Stacie tells us that she represents people in trouble who are stressed. She finds out the root of their problem and helps them heal that part while managing their defense.

What’s on your desk?

Stacie tells us that she creates a place for her clients to grow and then she reflects back to them the best parts of themselves.

Favorite Resource

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Favorite Books:

The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection and Courage Is vulnerability the same as weakness? “In our culture,” teaches Dr. Brené Brown, “we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love.” On The Power of Vulnerability, Dr. Brown offers an invitation and a promise-that when we dare to drop the armor that protects us from feeling vulnerable, we open ourselves to the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story Nightline anchor Dan Harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. 10% Happier takes readers on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America’s spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.

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114: Vanessa Terzian of Terzian Law Partners, APC will be discussing Wills & Trusts with us.

Vanessa Terzian of Terzian Law Partners, APC earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California San Diego, where she graduated magna cum laude. After graduating from UCSD, Vanessa attended Loyola Law School. Vanessa began her legal career as a Trust Administrator for Wells Fargo, N.A. Her experience at Wells Fargo, working closely with clients, portfolio managers, beneficiaries and other attorneys, shed light on how a poor estate plan can ruin a family’s fortune and more importantly, their relationships. After witnessing firsthand the importance of proper planning, Vanessa has pursued her own practice, helping countless families through her expertise in estate and tax planning, asset protection, elder law, kids protection planning, probate and trust administration. Vanessa is an active member of the La Canada Flintridge community, where she resides with her husband and two sons. She is a board member of the Northridge Hospital Foundation and participates in a number of charitable organizations.

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Listen as Vanessa tells us how she initially had a home office which made things difficult for her.
Vanessa describes not knowing who to ask for help or even how to ask for help.
Hear how Vanessa realized that she should put a staff in place and learn how to ask for help.

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Vanessa explains that she recently co-authored a book due out soon that focuses on the roles of being a beneficiary or a trustee.

What’s on your desk?

Vanessa tells us that she is currently updating an estate plan where they discovered that the client had a disabled daughter and needed to create a special needs trust for her.
More than half of her practice is administering trusts and representing trustees.

Favorite Resource

Clio makes practice management easy with a suite of web-based tools targeted at small- to mid-sized law firms.
HotDocs allows law firms to automate the generation of transactional legal documents—anything from standard correspondence to complex wills, trusts, and contracts.
WealthCounsel is a membership community of more than 2,500 professionals who are leading their estate planning practices to new levels of excellence-and supporting each other’s success along the way in improving law practice management and law firm management.

Favorite Books:

“Executors, Trustees, & Beneficiaries – Equipping yourself to have informed conversations with your professional advisors.” Co-Authored by Vanessa Terzian and Vic Presier. Soon to be published by the Institute for Preparing Heirs

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113: Scott Ball of Law Office of Scott R. Ball discusses starting a solo practice directly out of law school.

Scott Ball of Law Office of Scott R. Ball graduated from the University Of Southern California Gould School Of Law with top grades and was a member of the Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal. While attending USC, he clerked at both the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office and the Butte County Superior Court, where he gained first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Ball received his B.S. from the University of California, Davis. Scott’s practice is devoted exclusively to handling traffic tickets in California. He represents over a thousand clients per year, and personally appears on virtually every case. He is the founder of RedLightCameraDefenders.com, and is currently writing a book on everything that has to do with red light camera tickets. He religiously follows the 49ers, Dodgers, and USC football, and firmly believes southern California is the best place on Earth to live.

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Listen as Scott tells us how he quickly learned what not to do in marketing and running the business.

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Scott tells us that some of his marketing plans have had success for example, offering a money back guarantee.
Hear how keeping track of pricing, retention and referrals has benefited Scott’s business.

Favorite Resource

Excel Spreadsheets – Scott tracks all of the data he can think of.
Yelp Testimonials – Scott tells us that it is a great marketing tool.

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112: Christine Swenson of Swenson Law Office, PC discusses the importance of specialization (niche law, not door law)

Christine Swenson of Swenson Law Office, PC has practiced law for more than 17 years. She was a prosecutor in Tucson, Arizona, and in suburban Denver, Colorado, for more than six years when she changed her focus to education. During her time as a professor, she concentrated on criminal law, constitutional law, and the criminal judicial process where she perfected her ability to explain complex legal issues and court processes to those with little to no background in law or the court system. Now she combines those skills in her own law practice, which focuses exclusively on immigration where she and her team redefine family and help them realize their dreams through immigration.

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Christine tells us that despite all of her education, she couldn’t do everything to run the business. She now has a bookkeeper, Website person and someone to do SEO.
Listen as Christine explains that ultimately she needed someone to teach her the business of running a business.

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Hear how Christine bridges immigration and criminal law. She points out that while the burdens of proof are lower in immigration law she still has her prosecutor hat on and provides proof that the client deserves the visa.

What’s on your desk?

Christine is currently working with Artists, Athletes and Investors.

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