Leading, mentoring, and “being where your feet are” with Jennifer Tricker

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1:10 Intro to Jennifer Tricker and work-life-family balance while focusing on the “being where your feet are” approach.

2:48 What would you tell your 25-year-old self about pursuing a career in the legal field? 3:54 Career track from law school to clerk to a now 20+year legal career

4:39 What keeps you busy? Tell us about your commercial litigation practice that includes a tort practice, trucking work, products liability, nursing home defense, and commercial transactions.

5 33 Nebraska’s oldest law firm. How old is old? Jennifer gives an overview of Baird Holm LLP and how its general practice supports its strong client base.

7:20 The discussion shifts to the qualities Jennifer instills in younger lawyers who are hoping to become great litigators. 

8:50 The power of checking things off the list and completing tasks fully – efficiency and improved work product.

9:43 Why do we do what we do? Being a more effective manager.

10:40 Faster pace, multiple devices and downtime – how do they work together, and what issues are you seeing younger associates face? 

13:52 Jennifer, the incoming chair of USLAW NETWORK (September 2025), explains why she wanted to take on this role. She also shared how USLAW has been a great benefit to her, her practice, her firm and her clients.

17:02 Get involved. Find something that you like and will make you happy. Do it with gusto and for something that matters to you.

18:03 Jennifer gives a few tips and tricks on how to get involved with USLAW NETWORK.

20:37 ChatGPT and AI use – how/when to use it and what the future holds.

21:35 Volleyball and dance mom, reality TV and favorite destinations.

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