Get ready for more candid conversations and empowering advice on the Power of the Ask Podcast! Join co-hosts Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams for a unique episode where they step into the spotlight and share their personal journeys!
In this episode, it’s Lisa’s turn to open up. She shares her journey from her independent spirit as a young woman making it on her own (at the age of 18!) in the fashion industry to becoming a leading matrimonial and family law attorney. Lisa discusses navigating divorce, raising a family, going back to school to earn her law degree, and ultimately building one of the largest matrimonial law firms in New York. She reveals the key moments and pivotal “asks” that shaped her trajectory. Lisa also emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, setting priorities, and advocating for yourself and others, especially when it comes to financial matters.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Cultivate Confidence: Discover how Lisa’s personal style contributes to her success.
- Ask Strategically: Hear her insights on timing, consideration, and giving back.
- Overcome Rejection: Lisa shares how she handles setbacks and keeps moving forward.
Achieve Financial Empowerment: Understand why asking is crucial for women’s financial well-being.
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About Lisa:
Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals.
Named to the Crain’s New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain’s New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2023, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards, Lisa is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council.
In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, “Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody,” Ms. Zeiderman is regularly published in Financial Advisor Magazine, the New York Law Journal, and by the Forbes Business Council. She is also interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to child custody in a host of media ranging from The Wall Street Journal to PEOPLE Magazine.
Ms. Zeiderman, a Fordham University of Law graduate, also serves as the Vice President of the executive board of Savvy Ladies, Inc., and on the board of Family Legal Care (formerly known as LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today).
Important Links:
Savvy Ladies
Precious Williams' LinkedIn
Lisa Zeiderman's LinkedIn
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