In the fourth episode of MCLE ThisWeek, we continue our New Lawyer Diaries series with Hope Simas, a family law attorney at Kate & Barlow. Hope shares her journey navigating early years in practice—her first deposition, solo hearings, COVID-era law school, and learning to adapt to multiple partner styles. From practical tips for building courtroom confidence to reflections on custody cases and representing children as ARC counsel, Hope offers a candid, insightful look at what it's really like to start a legal career today.
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Host Bruce sits down with family law attorney Hope Simas from Kates & Barlow to discuss:
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