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Mighty MERP

By Melissa Rosenblum

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Find Your Detox with Marcie Roth

Mighty MERPMar 03, 2024

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Find Your Detox with Marcie Roth

Find Your Detox with Marcie Roth

Mighty MERP ⚖️ welcomes attorney / entrepreneur, Marcie Roth. Episode Page: https://www.mightymerp.com/marcie-roth-detox -Summary- In this episode, Marcy Roth discusses her career as a lawyer and her new business, Find Your Detox. She shares how she discovered her passion for helping people through law and how she found her niche in trusts and estates law. Marcy also talks about the inspiration behind Find Your Detox and the importance of finding activities that serve as a mental and physical detox. She discusses the challenges of starting a business and the process of promoting Find Your Detox. -Takeaways- Choosing a career path can be a journey of self-discovery and unexpected opportunities.

Finding a niche in your field that aligns with your passions and values can bring a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Engaging in activities that serve as a mental and physical detox can improve overall well-being and reduce stress.

Starting a business requires overcoming self-doubt and promoting your brand effectively. -Chapters- 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:11 Choosing a Career Path 05:06 Working in Trusts and Estates Law 08:24 Running a Law Firm with a Spouse 09:20 The Birth of Find Your Detox 15:10 Different Types of Detox 32:34 Expanding Detox Options 38:20 Challenges of Starting a Business 45:30 Closing Remarks


⚖️ Follow the podcast: ⁠https://mightymerp.com⁠ ⚖️ Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: ⁠https://www.mrp-law.com/⁠ Niche Podcast Info: ⁠https://nichepodcastpodcast.com

Mar 03, 202447:37
Go Limitless Retreats with Tracy Fredrick

Go Limitless Retreats with Tracy Fredrick

Mighty MERP welcomes attorney / entrepreneur, Tracy Fredrick

Video episode page: https://www.mightymerp.com/s3e10

Tracy Frederick, a former public defender and federal defender, shares her journey from practicing law to becoming a coach and co-founding Go Limitless Retreats.

Tracy discusses the challenges of balancing a legal career with motherhood and the importance of recognizing when it's time to make a change. She emphasizes the need for women to prioritize self-care and create a more manageable work-life balance.

Tracy's retreats provide a space for women to recharge, reflect, and gain clarity on their personal and professional goals.

Additional topics discussed include building a law firm and balancing responsibilities, taking care of aging parents, the importance of self-care for high-achieving women, advice for college students considering law school, and crazy courtroom stories.


Takeaways


Balancing a legal career and motherhood can be challenging, and it's important to prioritize self-care and create a manageable work-life balance.

Recognizing when it's time to make a change and pivot in your career is crucial for personal and professional fulfillment.

Women often feel pressure to do it all, but it's important to set realistic expectations and focus on what truly matters.

Taking time for self-reflection and self-care is essential for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.

Retreats can provide a valuable opportunity to recharge, gain clarity, and make positive changes in your life. Building a law firm requires dedication and a focus on marketing.

Taking care of aging parents can be challenging and unexpected.

High-achieving women often neglect self-care and need to prioritize their own well-being.

College students considering law school should shadow someone in the field to gain a better understanding of the profession.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:48 Tracy's Legal Career

02:25 Transition from State to Federal Public Defender

05:22 Differences between State and Federal Defense Work

09:49 Balancing Career and Motherhood

17:54 Pivoting Away from Law Practice

25:28 Transition to Coaching

27:57 Go Limitless Retreats

34:53 The Pressure to Do It All

38:20 Recognizing the Need for Change

43:18 Living in New Hampshire and Retreat Expansion

44:37 Building a Law Firm and Balancing Responsibilities

46:19 Taking Care of Aging Parents

48:45 The Importance of Self-Care for High-Achieving Women

50:09 Advice for College Students Considering Law School

51:51 Crazy Courtroom Stories

53:57 Closing Remarks and Well Wishes


Feb 18, 202453:57
Veterans Diversionary Programs in NJ with Thomas Roughneen
Feb 11, 202446:36
Private Investigator Bill Scull
Feb 04, 202401:07:49
MERP 2023 Wrap Up with Meg McCormick Hoerner
Jan 01, 202401:15:32
Cyber Sexual Misconduct Prevention with Lindsay Lieberman

Cyber Sexual Misconduct Prevention with Lindsay Lieberman

⚖️ MERP is joined by #familylaw & #cybersex crime attorney Lindsay Lieberman. Full episode page: https://www.mightymerp.com/cyber-sexual-misconduct ⚖️ More about Lieberman Law: https://www.lindsaylieberman.com/ ⚖️ Follow the podcast: ⁠https://mightymerp.com⁠ ⚖️ Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: ⁠https://www.mrp-law.com/⁠ Lindsay Lieberman is an attorney specialized in representing victims of sexual violence and cyber sexual abuse, and she also teaches at Salve Regina University. She specializes in helping victims of sexual privacy violations, and she educates law enforcement on how to better communicate with victims. Talk to your kids about internet and social media safety, and make sure they have parental controls on their devices. She has spoken on college campuses and to parent groups about sexual misconduct and consent. It's important to talk to your kids about porn and child sex abuse, and to be aware of the legal consequences of sharing porn or child sex abuse photos. Talk to your kids about not sending any pictures or messages you wouldn't want your grandparents or mom to see. Be prepared to have similar conversations about accidents and leaving the scene of an accident. Niche Podcast Info: ⁠https://nichepodcastpodcast.com

Dec 12, 202351:36
Raising the Bar For Attorney Wellness - Jeralyn Lawrence
Nov 14, 202348:43
Family Law with Dawn Kaplan and Amy Smith
Nov 12, 202341:44
My Crimes - and making a difference with John Koufos
Nov 05, 202301:15:16
Nashville DUI Lawyer Andrew C. Beasley

Nashville DUI Lawyer Andrew C. Beasley

⚖️ MERP is joined by Nashville Tennessee Criminal Defense Attorney, Andrew C. Beasley ⚖️

Episode Page: https://www.mightymerp.com/andrew-beasley-nashville-lawyer

Rough notes:

You should avoid getting in fights with security guards or law enforcement officers. Nashville is a great place. Andrew, a criminal defense attorney out of Nashville, TN, discusses what cases he most frequently deals with in the criminal courts, as well as the biggest concerns and charges that come out of visits to Nashville. Drinking is a and driving is a big no-no in Nashville. Assault and domestic violence cases are handled differently depending on the state, but most are misdemeanors. In new Jersey, if the officer sees any injuries or marks on the victim, they are legally obligated to arrest the perpetrator. The airport in Nashville has it's own police. Arrest's for disorderly offenses are common at Nashville airport.


Andrews Links: https://www.nashvillecriminaldefenseattorneys.com/

https://twitter.com/UrNashLawyer


https://www.instagram.com/yournaashvillelawyer/


https://www.facebook.com/LawOfficeOfAndrewCBeasley/


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oxP4U2VHLVJ1JYJIxa6A


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Oct 22, 202345:25
Rich Lomurro - Personal Injury Law in Freehold NJ
Oct 14, 202348:19
Atlantic County Bar Association ⚖️ President
Jun 18, 202308:39
Court Appointed Special Advocates 👨‍👧 NJ CASA in Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties

Court Appointed Special Advocates 👨‍👧 NJ CASA in Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties

⚖️ Melissa is joined by Judy Simpson and Brad Zebelski to discuss the role of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in the NJ foster family system. Episode Page: https://mightymerp.com/court-appointed-special-advocate Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties is an organization that provides volunteer support to children in foster care. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child’s best interests in court proceedings. CASA for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties, works to ensure the safety and well-being of children in foster care, especially those who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. CASA Link: https://casaacc.org/ ⚖️ Follow the podcast: https://mightymerp.com ⚖️ Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/ Niche Business Podcasts: https://nichepodcastpodcast.com

May 30, 202335:57
Family Law in NJ with Stephanie Albrecht Pedrick

Family Law in NJ with Stephanie Albrecht Pedrick

⚖️ Melissa is joined by Stephanie Albrecht Pedrick to discus family law, business, staffing a law firm, and that one time she almost passed out in court. Episode page: https://mightymerp.com/stephanie-albrecht-pedrick ⚖️ Stephanie Albrecht Pedrick owns and operates the Law Office of Stephanie Albrecht-Pedrick, in Pleasantville, NJ. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey state courts, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United States Supreme Court.

Stephanie has twenty years of litigation experience, and is Certified as a Matrimonial Law attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. She focuses her practice in the areas of Divorce and Family Law, handling a wide range of issues including divorce, custody, spousal and child support, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, post judgment issues, modification motions, and domestic violence. Ms. Pedrick is a member of the Atlantic County Bar Association, the Cape May County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the state bar’s Family Law Section. She has served on the District I Ethics Committee since 2016 and is currently the Vice Chair of the Committee. In addition, Ms. Pedrick serves as an MESP Panelist in Atlantic and Cape May Counties and serves as the Atlantic County Coordinator/State Liaison of the MESP Program. Ms. Pedrick has been invited to speak locally on issues involving family law, guardianship litigation and ethics/professionalism issues. She is also the author of "Work-Life Balance: Excellence in the Moment as a Lawyer, Juggler and Firefighter" which was published in "The Bencher" magazine, a national legal publication for the American Inns of Court. Ms. Pedrick received her B.A. from Glassboro State/Rowan University and her J.D. from Widener University School of Law. Ms. Pedrick is also a graduate of Ocean City High School. Outside of the law, Stephanie stays busy with her husband, and two children, and resides in Egg Harbor Township. Pedrick Law Office: https://stephaniepedricklaw.com/

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May 25, 202340:10
Client Development with Austin Aimone

Client Development with Austin Aimone

Melissa is joined by Austin Aimone, of Thomson Reuters, a senior client development specialist. ⚖️


Episode Page:

https://www.mightymerp.com/legal-marketing-austin/

Austin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-aimone-804203a8


Melissa and Austin discuss the brand and how it evolves as the client relationship grows. They also touch on the importance of being transparent and authentic in order to keep the initiate strong relationships.


TikTok and Instagram videos are replacing traditional marketing practices.

Arm yourself with the right content and strategies, and your free consultation will be more successful.

Make sure to include a call-to-action in your marketing materials and be confident in what you're offering your clients.

Be sure to ask your clients what led them to you and what they think of your services.

Use other forms of marketing to reach out to potential clients and make sure your reviews are consistent with your marketing messaging.


Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum:

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Custom AI - Austin Episode Art:

Using oil paints, create a photorealistic depiction of a stately courthouse with marble pillars. Frame it inside the screen of a laptop computer and paint it using the pink hex color #f11286. Incorporate a flat, stark, and sharp aesthetic similar to that of Andy Warhol. Avoid the style of Pablo Picasso and make sure to focus solely on photorealism and photography.

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Mar 23, 202330:04
NJ DUI Lawyer Chris Baxter 🚨

NJ DUI Lawyer Chris Baxter 🚨

Melissa Rosenblum welcomes criminal defense attorney, Chris Baxter, to Mighty MERP!

Chris is experienced with DUI in jurisdictions across New Jersey. They discuss State v Olenowski, Drug Recognition Examiners, and admissibility.


Lawyer Chris Baxter Episode Page:

https://www.mightymerp.com/chris-baxter-lawyer/


Custom AI - Chris Baxter Episode Art: Create a photorealistic oil painting of a classic 1959 Cadillac being pulled over by police. Create in the style of Andy Warhol. Use MERP pink #f11286 as the primary color in the painting.


Chris on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-baxter-0b1637aa


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Mar 16, 202339:52
NJ Pre Trial Intervention PTI - with Meg Hoerner

NJ Pre Trial Intervention PTI - with Meg Hoerner

Melissa is joined for a discussion about Pre Trial Interventions related to weed offenses that pre-date legalization in New Jersey. ⚖️ Please enjoy this episode of Mighty MERP, with criminal defense attorney, and repeat guest, Meg Hoerner

Episode Page: https://www.mightymerp.com/nj-pre-trial-intervention-pti


Meg's NJ Criminal Podcast: https://NJCriminalPodcast.com 


Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/


Custom Episode Art:
Painting depicting a criminal courtroom experience. Use color pink #f11286 prominently throughout the scene. Channel Andy Warhol's style in the composition, placing emphasis on the subject and using sharp edges to achieve a pop art effect. Vibrant, dramatic, compelling.


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Mar 04, 202348:07
Eric Lubin of Lomurro Law

Eric Lubin of Lomurro Law

We welcome Eric Lubin, an equity partner and co-managing partner of Lomurro Law in Freehold, New Jersey.  

Episode Page: https://www.mightymerp.com/eric-lubin-lomurro-law-nj/

He is the Vice Chairman of the Board of the United Way of Ocean and Monmouth Counties.   He represents individuals and entities in commercial transactional and litigation matters.  ⚖️ 

Custom AI episode art: (See "episode page" link)
A minimalist illustration featuring two hands shaking in agreement, outlined and filled with "MERP" pink hex color #f11286. The focus should be on conveying the sense of trust between lawyer and client that is found at Lomurro Law - through strong, simple, lines and shapes.


Episode Page: https://www.mightymerp.com/eric-lubin-lomurro-law-nj/


Eric Lubin Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lubin-a51b7488


Lomurro Law Firm: https://www.lomurrolaw.com/


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Feb 26, 202351:17
Jeralyn Lawrence ⚖️ NJ State Bar Association President

Jeralyn Lawrence ⚖️ NJ State Bar Association President

We welcome President of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Jeralyn Lawrence to season 2 - of the Mighty MERP Podcast.  

Episode webpage:
https://www.mightymerp.com/jeralyn-lawrence-njsba

Episode art:  A conceptual image of two wedding bands intertwined in an abstract way, representing marriage, partnership and family law. Bright colors with an emphasis on MERP pink. The rings are rendered in a flat graphic style with sharp edges and bold highlights in the style of Andy Warhol.

⚖️ Jeralyn Lawrence is the Managing Member and Founder of Lawrence Law, and devotes her litigation practice to matrimonial, divorce, and family law, and is a trained collaborative lawyer, divorce mediator, and arbitrator.

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, Jeralyn represents clients with matrimonial and family law needs, including divorce litigation, mediation and arbitration, custody and parenting time issues, alimony and child support, separation and property settlement agreements, adoption and guardianship advice, domestic partnership matters under the Domestic Partnership Act, domestic violence and sexual abuse, and palimony. She handles matters ranging from the simple and straightforward to the complex, involving significant income and assets, including representation of celebrities, professional athletes and high-profile individuals. 

She takes great pride and care in helping her clients through difficult personal matters. Through collaborative law, Jeralyn assists and guides clients who are committed to resolving their matter without court intervention through the divorce process.  She has argued before the Supreme Court on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association in a matter concerning the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and on behalf of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, NJ Chapter on a palimony case. 

Jeralyn is President of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) and Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New Jersey Chapter.  Jeralyn is also certified by the Academy as a Family Law Arbitrator.


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Jan 28, 202347:56
Season 2 Trailer : Austin
Dec 24, 202200:50
Karen Vladeck 💼 of Whistler Partners

Karen Vladeck 💼 of Whistler Partners

On this episode of the Mighty MERP podcast, we are excited to have Karen Vladeck as our guest! 

Karen is a legal recruiter for Whistler Partners and she has a wealth of experience when it comes to being proactive in your career and parenting. In this episode, Karen discusses how she balances her career with her family and her priorities. She also offers some great tips for young professionals who are looking to start their family. We hope you enjoy this show.


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Nov 27, 202201:08:05
Nancianne Aydelotte 🎧 Criminal Defense in NJ

Nancianne Aydelotte 🎧 Criminal Defense in NJ

Welcome back to the Mighty MERP podcast.  🎙️ MERP is joined by Nancianne Aydelotte

Nancianne is a founding partner of Aydelotte & Scardella Law, LLC, a criminal defense law firm with offices in Hamilton and Haddon Heights, New Jersey.  She started her legal career as the law clerk to the late Honorable Max A. Baker, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey - Atlantic County, Criminal Division.

Nancianne is a frequent lecturer on topics pertaining to ethics, criminal law, municipal court, and restraining order practice and procedure.  She is a Camden County Bar Association Trustee and sits on several of its committees, including as co-chair of the Municipal Court Practice Committee.  She has been named a NJ Super Lawyer "Rising Star" for the past 4 years and named as an "Awesome Attorney" by South Jersey Magazine in 2018.


Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/


Aydelotte & Scardella Law: https://www.scardellalawfirm.com 


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Oct 27, 202201:07:07
NJ Miranda CLE Recap with M&M 👩‍🏫
Oct 24, 202224:32
Kim Cera 💇 Skincare Business Mom Personified

Kim Cera 💇 Skincare Business Mom Personified

In this episode of the Mighty MERP podcast, we are joined by Kim Cera. 🎧 Kim is an independent skincare consultant, entrepreneur, and mom. 

She has a lot of great advice to share with us about being a successful businesswoman and mother. In our discussion, we talk about everything from time management to work-life balance. If you're looking for some tips on how to be a great mom and successful entrepreneur, then you don't want to miss this episode!


Kim Cera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-cera-97191a48 


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Oct 17, 202246:01
Alan Tauber pt4 💼 Chester Hollman Case

Alan Tauber pt4 💼 Chester Hollman Case

Welcome to part-four in this conversation with Attorney, Alan Tauber. 💼 He an MERP go way back to their days as public defenders, in Philly.

Among the topics discussed is Alan's involvement in The Innocence Files, a Netflix documentary based on the exoneration of his client, Chester Hollman.

In 2019, Neflix released “The Innocence Files, Chapter 7-Wrong Place; Wrong Time” which told the story of Chester Hollman, III who served 28 years following a wrongful conviction in Philadelphia.  The conviction was built upon coerced witness statements and hidden evidence.

Mr. Tauber’s advocacy led to Mr. Hollman’s exoneration and Philadelphia paid Mr. Hollman a record $9.8 million to settle his civil rights claim pre-suit.


The Innocence Project: https://innocenceproject.org/chester-hollman-facing-life-in-prison-exonerated-of-murder-to-be-featured-in-the-innocence-files/


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Aug 28, 202226:47
Alan Tauber pt3 💼 Civil Rights Violations and Exonerations

Alan Tauber pt3 💼 Civil Rights Violations and Exonerations

Welcome to part-three in this conversation with Attorney, Alan Tauber. 💼 He an MERP go way back to their days as public defenders, in Philly.

Among the topics discussed is Alan's involvement in The Innocence Files, a Netflix documentary based on the exoneration of his client, Chester Hollman.

In 2019, Neflix released “The Innocence Files, Chapter 7-Wrong Place; Wrong Time” which told the story of Chester Hollman, III who served 28 years following a wrongful conviction in Philadelphia.  The conviction was built upon coerced witness statements and hidden evidence.

Mr. Tauber’s advocacy led to Mr. Hollman’s exoneration and Philadelphia paid Mr. Hollman a record $9.8 million to settle his civil rights claim pre-suit.


The Innocence Project: https://innocenceproject.org/chester-hollman-facing-life-in-prison-exonerated-of-murder-to-be-featured-in-the-innocence-files/


Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/


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Aug 28, 202217:55
Alan Tauber pt2 💼 The Innocence Project

Alan Tauber pt2 💼 The Innocence Project

Welcome to part-two in this conversation with Attorney, Alan Tauber. 💼 He an MERP go way back to their days as public defenders, in Philly.

Among the topics discussed is Alan's involvement in The Innocence Files, a Netflix documentary based on the exoneration of his client, Chester Hollman.

In 2019, Neflix released “The Innocence Files, Chapter 7-Wrong Place; Wrong Time” which told the story of Chester Hollman, III who served 28 years following a wrongful conviction in Philadelphia.  The conviction was built upon coerced witness statements and hidden evidence.

Mr. Tauber’s advocacy led to Mr. Hollman’s exoneration and Philadelphia paid Mr. Hollman a record $9.8 million to settle his civil rights claim pre-suit.

The Innocence Project: https://innocenceproject.org/chester-hollman-facing-life-in-prison-exonerated-of-murder-to-be-featured-in-the-innocence-files/

Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/

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Aug 28, 202218:03
Alan Tauber pt1 💼 The Innocence Files on Netflix

Alan Tauber pt1 💼 The Innocence Files on Netflix

Welcome to part one in this conversation with Attorney, Alan Tauber. 💼 He an MERP go way back to their days as public defenders, in Philly. 

Among the topics discussed is Alan's involvement in The Innocence Files, a Netflix documentary based on the exoneration of his client, Chester Hollman. 


In 2019, Neflix released “The Innocence Files, Chapter 7-Wrong Place; Wrong Time” which told the story of Chester Hollman, III who served 28 years following a wrongful conviction in Philadelphia.  The conviction was built upon coerced witness statements and hidden evidence.  

Mr. Tauber’s advocacy led to Mr. Hollman’s exoneration and Philadelphia paid Mr. Hollman a record $9.8 million to settle his civil rights claim pre-suit. 


The Innocence Project: https://innocenceproject.org/chester-hollman-facing-life-in-prison-exonerated-of-murder-to-be-featured-in-the-innocence-files/


Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/

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Aug 28, 202217:21
Jill Roth-Gutman pt3 ⚖️ Starting My Own Law Firm

Jill Roth-Gutman pt3 ⚖️ Starting My Own Law Firm

Welcome to the third and final segment with NJ Family Law Attorney, Jill Roth-Gutman, on Mighty MERP, with Melissa Rosenblum. 🎧 

Jill's vast experience put her in a unique position to start her niche-law practice in New Jersey.  Jill Roth-Gutman is the Managing Attorney of Roth-Gutman Law, providing consultations on New Jersey foster care, foster-to-adopt, child welfare laws, and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP, formerly DYFS)

Consultation services are provided for potential caregivers looking to grow their family,  as well as current caregivers such as resource parents (foster parents), grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and adult siblings.

Jill previously spent over 13 years as a Law Guardian, an attorney appointed by the state to advocate for children in litigated DCPP cases.  As a Child Welfare Law Specialist, Jill is certified by the National Association of Counsel for Children, a credentialing organization approved by the American Bar Association. She is licensed in New Jersey.

She grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Scholar’s Citation from the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston.



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Aug 06, 202218:36
Jill Roth-Gutman pt2 ⚖️ Advocate in NJ Family Law

Jill Roth-Gutman pt2 ⚖️ Advocate in NJ Family Law

Welcome back to part 2 in this series on Mighty MERP, with Melissa Rosenblum. 🎧 We've been joined by attorney Jill Roth-Gutman, who's vast experience put her in a unique position to start her niche-law practice in New Jersey.

Jill Roth-Gutman is the Managing Attorney of Roth-Gutman Law, providing consultations on New Jersey foster care, foster-to-adopt, child welfare laws, and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP, formerly DYFS). Consultation services are provided for potential caregivers looking to grow their family,  as well as current caregivers such as resource parents (foster parents), grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and adult siblings.

Jill previously spent over 13 years as a Law Guardian, an attorney appointed by the state to advocate for children in litigated DCPP cases.  As a Child Welfare Law Specialist, Jill is certified by the National Association of Counsel for Children, a credentialing organization approved by the American Bar Association. She is licensed in New Jersey.

She grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Scholar’s Citation from the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston.


Visit the Roth-Gutman Law Site: https://rothgutmanlaw.com



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Aug 06, 202218:09
Jill Roth-Gutman pt1 ⚖️ Formerly DYFS

Jill Roth-Gutman pt1 ⚖️ Formerly DYFS

Welcome back to Mighty MERP with Melissa Rosenblum. 🎧 We've been joined by attorney Jill Roth-Gutman, who recently launched her own law-firm.  

Jill Roth-Gutman is the Managing Attorney of Roth-Gutman Law, providing consultations on New Jersey foster care, foster-to-adopt, child welfare laws, and the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP, formerly DYFS). Consultation services are provided for potential caregivers looking to grow their family,  as well as current caregivers such as resource parents (foster parents), grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and adult siblings. 

Jill previously spent over 13 years as a Law Guardian, an attorney appointed by the state to advocate for children in litigated DCPP cases.  As a Child Welfare Law Specialist, Jill is certified by the National Association of Counsel for Children, a credentialing organization approved by the American Bar Association. She is licensed in New Jersey. 

She grew up in Parsippany, New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Scholar’s Citation from the University of Maryland, College Park. She earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston. 


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Aug 06, 202215:43
Jessica Fama pt3 📞 Lifes Too Short

Jessica Fama pt3 📞 Lifes Too Short

Welcome back to the third and final part in this series with paralegal for the Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum, Jessica Fama.  ⚖️  This is a fun wrap up to the conversation, and ultimately the week!

In Jessica's own words: I recall having a strong interest and passion for the criminal justice system as early as middle school.  While I was in high school, I decided that I wanted to pursue a career within the criminal justice system.  Specifically, I wanted to specialize in victimology to eventually assist victims of crime and domestic violence.

I graduated from Stockton University in 2020 with my Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Victimology and Victim Services.  During the height of the pandemic, I successfully landed my first post-graduate job as a Paralegal for the Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC.  Since then, I have broadened my knowledge on the criminal justice system, specifically the criminal defense side of the system.  I have also had the opportunity to use my specialization in victimology and victim services to assist clients in temporary restraining order domestic violence matters, along with clients who are victims of crime.

I grew up in Howell, Monmouth County New Jersey for the majority of my life. Upon my graduation from Stockton University in 2020, I moved to Atlantic County. I presently reside in Hamilton Township, New Jersey with my mom and two beloved cats, Mila and Josie.

Jul 24, 202215:43
Jessica Fama pt2 📞 How To Answer The Phone

Jessica Fama pt2 📞 How To Answer The Phone

Welcome to part II in this series with MERP's own paralegal, Jessica Fama.  ⚖️  In this segment the ladies discuss call handling and various duties in a bustling criminal law-firm.

In Jessica's own words: I recall having a strong interest and passion for the criminal justice system as early as middle school.  While I was in high school, I decided that I wanted to pursue a career within the criminal justice system.  Specifically, I wanted to specialize in victimology to eventually assist victims of crime and domestic violence.

I graduated from Stockton University in 2020 with my Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Victimology and Victim Services.  During the height of the pandemic, I successfully landed my first post-graduate job as a Paralegal for the Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC.  Since then, I have broadened my knowledge on the criminal justice system, specifically the criminal defense side of the system.  I have also had the opportunity to use my specialization in victimology and victim services to assist clients in temporary restraining order domestic violence matters, along with clients who are victims of crime.

I grew up in Howell, Monmouth County New Jersey for the majority of my life. Upon my graduation from Stockton University in 2020, I moved to Atlantic County. I presently reside in Hamilton Township, New Jersey with my mom and two beloved cats, Mila and Josie.

Jul 24, 202215:16
Jessica Fama pt1 📞 NJ Paralegal

Jessica Fama pt1 📞 NJ Paralegal

Welcome back to the Mighty MERP podcast, and part-one in this conversation with paralegal, Jessica Fama. ⚖️  Jessica works with Melissa, and therefore could not refuse when solicited as a podcast guest. 

In Jessica's own words: I recall having a strong interest and passion for the criminal justice system as early as middle school.  While I was in high school, I decided that I wanted to pursue a career within the criminal justice system.  Specifically, I wanted to specialize in victimology to eventually assist victims of crime and domestic violence. 

I graduated from Stockton University in 2020 with my Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Victimology and Victim Services.  During the height of the pandemic, I successfully landed my first post-graduate job as a Paralegal for the Law Offices of Melissa Rosenblum, LLC.  Since then, I have broadened my knowledge on the criminal justice system, specifically the criminal defense side of the system.  I have also had the opportunity to use my specialization in victimology and victim services to assist clients in temporary restraining order domestic violence matters, along with clients who are victims of crime. 

I grew up in Howell, Monmouth County New Jersey for the majority of my life. Upon my graduation from Stockton University in 2020, I moved to Atlantic County. I presently reside in Hamilton Township, New Jersey with my mom and two beloved cats, Mila and Josie.



Jul 24, 202215:50
Parker Smith pt4 🎭 If You Hate Practicing Law - Get Out

Parker Smith pt4 🎭 If You Hate Practicing Law - Get Out

🎧 Join us for the fourth, and final segment in this conversation with trial attorney and actor,  ⚖️ Parker Smith.

Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of New Jersey, studied as an international exchange scholar at Teeside University in England and received his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. 🎧

He was a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and practiced for 40 years before retiring in 2018. A third of his career was spent as an Assistant County Prosecutor in Atlantic and Cape May counties, a third in private practice and finished the last 18 years as a Assistant Deputy Public Defender for the State of New Jersey.

Parker is also a veteran actor, singer, model and voice artist. Now entering his fifth decade as a professional he has worked extensively in theater, film and television. Favorite stage credits include lead roles in A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Dracula, The Crucible, Brigadoon, Ordinary People, My Fair Lady and The Fantastiks.

Recent television credits include HBO’s  Succession, Showtime’s Billions, Marvelous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime, HBO Sex And The City: And Just Like That,  and Inventing Anna and Jigsaw on  Netflix.

Parker has appeared in dozens of national and regional television and multimedia commercials including Google, LG Appliances, Masonite,  QVC, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Oxygen Channel, Thomas Jefferson Hospital.

Parker resides in Cape May with his wife, Stina.

Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/ 

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Jul 17, 202220:25
Parker Smith pt3 🎭 Disarming a Jury with a Wrinkled Tie

Parker Smith pt3 🎭 Disarming a Jury with a Wrinkled Tie

🎧 Welcome to the third segment in this Mighty MERP conversation with attorney and actor,  ⚖️ Parker Smith.

Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of New Jersey, studied as an international exchange scholar at Teeside University in England and received his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. 🎧

He was a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and practiced for 40 years before retiring in 2018. A third of his career was spent as an Assistant County Prosecutor in Atlantic and Cape May counties, a third in private practice and finished the last 18 years as a Assistant Deputy Public Defender for the State of New Jersey.

Parker is also a veteran actor, singer, model and voice artist. Now entering his fifth decade as a professional he has worked extensively in theater, film and television. Favorite stage credits include lead roles in A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Dracula, The Crucible, Brigadoon, Ordinary People, My Fair Lady and The Fantastiks.

Recent television credits include HBO’s  Succession, Showtime’s Billions, Marvelous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime, HBO Sex And The City: And Just Like That,  and Inventing Anna and Jigsaw on  Netflix.

Parker has appeared in dozens of national and regional television and multimedia commercials including Google, LG Appliances, Masonite,  QVC, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Oxygen Channel, Thomas Jefferson Hospital.

Parker resides in Cape May with his wife, Stina.

Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/

Law Firm Podcasting: https://nichepodcast.net


Jul 17, 202217:13
Parker Smith pt2 🎭 Have You Seen The Lawyer Balancing Act?

Parker Smith pt2 🎭 Have You Seen The Lawyer Balancing Act?

Welcome to part-2 in MERP's conversation with attorney and actor,  ⚖️ Parker Smith.

Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of New Jersey, studied as an international exchange scholar at Teeside University in England and received his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. 🎧

He was a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and practiced for 40 years before retiring in 2018. A third of his career was spent as an Assistant County Prosecutor in Atlantic and Cape May counties, a third in private practice and finished the last 18 years as a Assistant Deputy Public Defender for the State of New Jersey.

Parker is also a veteran actor, singer, model and voice artist. Now entering his fifth decade as a professional he has worked extensively in theater, film and television. Favorite stage credits include lead roles in A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Dracula, The Crucible, Brigadoon, Ordinary People, My Fair Lady and The Fantastiks.

Recent television credits include HBO’s  Succession, Showtime’s Billions, Marvelous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime, HBO Sex And The City: And Just Like That,  and Inventing Anna and Jigsaw on  Netflix.

Parker has appeared in dozens of national and regional television and multimedia commercials including Google, LG Appliances, Masonite,  QVC, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Oxygen Channel, Thomas Jefferson Hospital.

Parker resides in Cape May with his wife, Stina.

Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/

Law Firm Podcasting: https://nichepodcast.net

Jul 17, 202213:41
Parker Smith pt1 🎭 Trial Attorney and Actor

Parker Smith pt1 🎭 Trial Attorney and Actor

Welcome to part-one in this series ⚖️with renaissance man, Parker Smith.

Parker holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of New Jersey, studied as an international exchange scholar at Teeside University in England and received his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. 

He was a New Jersey Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney and practiced for 40 years before retiring in 2018. A third of his career was spent as an Assistant County Prosecutor in Atlantic and Cape May counties, a third in private practice and finished the last 18 years as a Assistant Deputy Public Defender for the State of New Jersey. 

Parker is also a veteran actor, singer, model and voice artist. Now entering his fifth decade as a professional he has worked extensively in theater, film and television. Favorite stage credits include lead roles in A Chorus Line, The Music Man, Dracula, The Crucible, Brigadoon, Ordinary People, My Fair Lady and The Fantastiks. 

Recent television credits include HBO’s  Succession, Showtime’s Billions, Marvelous Mrs Maisel on Amazon Prime, HBO Sex And The City: And Just Like That,  and Inventing Anna and Jigsaw on  Netflix. 

Parker has appeared in dozens of national and regional television and multimedia commercials including Google, LG Appliances, Masonite,  QVC, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Oxygen Channel, Thomas Jefferson Hospital. 

Parker resides in Cape May with his wife, Stina.



Law Office of Melissa Rosenblum: https://www.mrp-law.com/

Law Firm Podcasting: https://nichepodcast.net


Jul 17, 202214:56
Ava Murray pt3 💼 Living the Life I Curated
Jul 10, 202219:24
Ava Murray pt2 💼 Podcast Murder and TV Detectives
Jul 10, 202215:01
Ava Murray pt1 💼 Cherry Hill NJ Attorney
Jul 10, 202216:01
Samii Emdur pt3 🤾 Back to Camp After Covid
Jun 18, 202225:08
Samii Emdur pt2 👨‍👨‍👦 Foster Parenting
Jun 18, 202213:13
Samii Emdur pt1 ⛺ Camp To Belong River Valley

Samii Emdur pt1 ⛺ Camp To Belong River Valley

Welcome to part 1 in this series with Samii Emdur, the founder of Camp To Belong, River Valley. 🎙️ Samii joins Mighty MERP to discuss her origin-story.

 In 2018, Samii founded a 501(c)3 called Camp To Belong River Valley, a nonprofit that reunites siblings separated by foster care and/or adoption. CTBRV empowers siblings to build a strong relational foundation and encourages positive connection. CTBRV’s signature program is a week-long overnight camp whose programs are a catalyst for supporting siblings and therefore diminishing trauma.

Samii’s work was recently recognized on The Drew Barrymore Show. She won the 2020 a overachievers grant By Pilot Pen Corporation in conjunction with Priyanka Choppra Jonas, and was featured as an ABC Hometown Hero, and PHL17 Remarkable Woman finalist. Samii looks forward to continuing her mission of supporting biological families and reuniting siblings.

Jun 18, 202216:09
Austin Aimone pt4 🚀 Free Legal Consutations

Austin Aimone pt4 🚀 Free Legal Consutations

Welcome to the final part in this series with legal marketing consultant, Austin Aimone  ⚖️ on the Mighty MERP podcast, with host Melissa Rosenblum.

This is the fourth segment between attorney and marketing pro. 📊  For the past couple years Austin has found his niche working with small law firms and sole practitioners on their online marketing, business development, and brand awareness. He has helped firms increase revenue and expand their business by creating custom marketing strategies.

🎧The best place to listen/leave a message/subscribe/rate the show is https://MightyMERP.com   Twitter - https://twitter.com/mighty_merp  Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mighty_merp/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-rosenblum-19a5948

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Jun 05, 202211:42
Austin Aimone pt3 🚀 Legal Marketing Consultant

Austin Aimone pt3 🚀 Legal Marketing Consultant

Welcome to part 3 in this series with legal marketing consultant, Austin Aimone  ⚖️ on the Mighty MERP podcast, with host Melissa Rosenblum.

This is the 3rd segment between attorney and marketing pro. 📊  For the past couple years Austin has found his niche working with small law firms and sole practitioners on their online marketing, business development, and brand awareness. He has helped firms increase revenue and expand their business by creating custom marketing strategies.

🎧The best place to listen/leave a message/subscribe/rate the show is https://MightyMERP.com   Twitter - https://twitter.com/mighty_merp  Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mighty_merp/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-rosenblum-19a5948

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Jun 05, 202211:44
Austin Aimone pt2 🚀 First Impressions

Austin Aimone pt2 🚀 First Impressions

We welcome you back to part two with Austin Aimone on the Mighty MERP podcast, with Melissa Rosenblum. ⚖️ This is the second part in a very interesting conversation between lawyer & marketing professional. 📊

For the past couple years Austin has found his niche working with small law firms and sole practitioners on their online marketing, business development, and brand awareness. He has helped firms increase revenue and expand their business by creating custom marketing strategies.

🎧The best place to listen/leave a message/subscribe/rate the show is https://MightyMERP.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mighty_merp
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mighty_merp/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-rosenblum-19a5948

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Jun 05, 202212:35
Austin Aimone pt1 🚀 Law Firm Marketing Consultant

Austin Aimone pt1 🚀 Law Firm Marketing Consultant

We welcome Austin Aimone to the Mighty MERP podcast, with Melissa Rosenblum. ⚖️ This is the first part in a very interesting conversation between lawyer & marketing professional. 📊

For the past couple years Austin has found his niche working with small law firms and sole practitioners on their online marketing, business development, and brand awareness. He has helped firms increase revenue and expand their business by creating custom marketing strategies.

🎧The best place to listen/leave a message/subscribe/rate the show is https://MightyMERP.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mighty_merp
Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mighty_merp/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-rosenblum-19a5948

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Jun 01, 202216:10
Mike Fedorko pt3 🚨 Every Generation Policing Changes

Mike Fedorko pt3 🚨 Every Generation Policing Changes

🎙️ This is the third and final segment in this series with Michael Fedorko. ⚖️ He and Melissa conclude their discussion about leadership, law-enforcement, and justice.  

The best place to leave a message/subscribe/rate the show is
https://MightyMERP.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mighty_merp

Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mighty_merp/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-rosenblum-19a5948

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May 28, 202215:59
Mike Fedorko pt2 🚔 Learning to Lead

Mike Fedorko pt2 🚔 Learning to Lead

Welcome back to Mighty MERP. 🎙️ This is the second segment in a series with Mike Fedorko. ⚖️ His long and illustrious career has found him holding top law-enforcement posts for New Jersey and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.

The best place to leave a message/subscribe/rate the show is
https://MightyMERP.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/mighty_merp

Insta - https://www.instagram.com/mighty_merp/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-rosenblum-19a5948

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Date of download: 2022-05-15 19:45:32 UTC

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May 28, 202210:47