Verdicts and Vogue

In Part 2 of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez sits down again with Jason Pritchett for a deeper, more reflective conversation on leadership, risk, and what it really means to build a legal career with long term vision. This episode moves beyond resumes and titles and into the lived experiences that shape decision making, ethics, and legacy.

Jason shares his unconventional path through law school, including balancing daytime and ...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Verdicts & Vogue, host Cristina Perez Hesano sits down with longtime friend, respected trial attorney, and legal executive Jason Pritchett for a conversation that goes far beyond titles, accolades, and the courtroom. This episode explores adversity, discipline, identity, and what it truly means to earn your place when nothing is handed to you.

Jason opens the conversation by ground...

In Part 2 of this powerful Verdicts & Vogue conversation, Amy Gunn and Erica Slater pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to bet on yourself—and win. From launching their own law firm to taking high-stakes cases to verdict almost immediately, this episode is a masterclass in preparation, courage, and trusting your instincts when it matters most.

Amy and Erica walk through the intentional, months-long planning proce...

In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, host Cristina Perez Hesano sits down with powerhouse trial attorneys Amy Gunn and Erica Slater, co-founders of Gunn | Slater, for a candid, thoughtful conversation about law, leadership, mentorship, and the realities women face in building long-term careers in a still male-dominated profession.

Amy Gunn reflects on nearly three decades of practice, sharing her journey from defense work to pla...

In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez continues her conversation with personal injury attorney Sophia Augeri, diving deeper into the mindset, emotional intelligence, and authenticity that shape powerful trial lawyers. What begins as a discussion about being a woman in law quickly unfolds into a thoughtful exploration of how empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth can become some of the strongest tools in the ...

In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez sits down with personal injury attorney Sophia Augeri for a candid and relatable conversation about career evolution, confidence in the courtroom, and the personal experiences that shape strong women in law. What begins as a light, friendly exchange quickly unfolds into a meaningful discussion about growth, mentorship, and learning to trust your own voice.

Sophia shares her jou...

In Part Two of this Community Highlight conversation, Cristina Perez continues her discussion with Genein Letford by diving deeper into brain capital, workplace wellness, and the role brain health plays in leadership, culture, and long term success. This episode expands beyond creativity alone and explores how the brain itself has become one of the most valuable assets in today’s rapidly evolving world.

Genein introduces the concept...

In Part One of this Community Highlight episode, Cristina Perez welcomes Genein Letford for a thoughtful and wide ranging conversation that connects creativity, brain science, culture, and leadership to the legal and professional world. This episode marks a departure from traditional attorney focused discussions and instead opens the door to learning from voices outside the legal field whose work deeply intersects with human behavi...

In this episode of Verdicts and Vogue, Cristina Perez sits down with Wes Ball for an unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to build a trial career when everything is on the line. From moments of financial uncertainty to the pressure of funding major cases, Wes shares how close he came to the edge before strategic mentorship, trust, and timing helped change the trajectory of his practice.

Wes opens up about the early real...

In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, host Cristina Perez Hesano sits down with powerhouse trial lawyer Wes Ball for a candid, unfiltered conversation about ambition, risk, and what it really takes to build a plaintiff-side trial practice from the ground up.

Wes shares his journey from growing up in Tennessee to attending Baylor Law School, where early exposure to trial advocacy and the legacy of plaintiff trial lawyers shaped hi...

In Part 2 of Cristina Perez’s powerful conversation with Attorney Erika Contreras, we dive deeper into the journey, resilience, and heart behind one of California’s most respected trial lawyers. Erika opens up about her path from receptionist to partner at one of the nation’s leading personal injury firms, reflecting on how determination, humility, and an unshakeable work ethic shaped every stage of her career.

This episode pulls yo...

In Episode 19 of Verdicts & Vogue, host Cristina Perez Hesano sits down with powerhouse litigator Erika Contreras, the first female and first Latina partner at Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi — a nationally recognized personal injury trial firm with offices in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. In this episode, Erika opens up about her inspiring rise from underserved beginnings to becoming one of the most respected voices in...

In this episode, Cristina Perez Hesano sits down with the one and only Gil Negrete — a former billboard attorney known for his big personality, bigger controversies, and a reputation that has followed him everywhere. But behind the name, the noise, and the headlines, there’s a story very few people have actually heard.

Gil opens up about growing up in Phoenix, navigating life as the oldest of five, and finding his early passion not ...

🎙️ Verdicts & Vogue — Episode 2: “Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough Women Do”

In Part 2 of Verdicts & Vogue with Brenda Echeverria, host Cristina Perez Hesano continues a heartfelt conversation that dives even deeper into what it truly means to be a woman leading with strength, vulnerability, and perseverance — both in law and in life.

Brenda opens up about the constant pressure she placed on herself early in her career — the lo...

In this heartfelt and down-to-earth episode of Verdicts & Vogue, host, Cristina Pérez Hesano of Perez Law Group sits with Personal Injury Attorney Brenda Echevarria with the Advocates for an honest conversation about growth, grit, and the importance of mentorship. What begins as a casual toast quickly turns into an intimate discussion about heritage, perseverance, and what it means to create opportunity when none is handed to y...

Verdicts & Vogue – Episode 15

Throwback to The Legal Beagle with Jonathan Negretti & Guest Erling Andersen

Sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones worth telling twice. Episode 15 of Verdicts & Vogue takes us back to the one and only podcast by Jonathan Negretti — The Legal Beagle — where he sat down with Erling Andersen, a Norwegian entrepreneur whose life embodies resilience, reinvention, and disruption in the l...

Cristina Perez & Rachel Frazier Johnson

Power in Advocacy: High-Stakes Litigation & Leadership in Law

Attorney Rachel Frazier Johnson is a force who has built her career on resilience, growth, and an unwavering pursuit of justice. What began as a passion for the law evolved into a path of leadership, influence, and impact—marked by decisive steps that continue to elevate her as one of the most respected litigators and woman l...

Episode Summary: The Backbone of Litigation – A Paralegal’s Perspective with Rosi Castillo

In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, we step behind the curtain of high-stakes litigation with Rosi Castillo, a seasoned paralegal whose two decades in product liability law have made her an indispensable force in the courtroom and beyond. With candor, humor, and heart, Rosi shares how her journey from a receptionist to chairperson of the ...

In this episode of Verdicts in Vogue, host Cristina Perez sits down with renowned trial lawyer Sean Simpson at the TBI Med Legal conference, where the two first met years ago. Their conversation dives into the heart of trial work, collaboration, mentorship, and the fight for justice in personal injury law.

The discussion begins with their origin story—meeting at a dinner years back, introduced through mutual colleagues. That chance ...