Welcome to the debut episode of The Mentor Esq! Meet your host of this podcast, Andrew J. Smiley Esq., a practicing personal injury lawyer working at the family-owned law firm, Smiley & Smiley, LLP. Andrew has over 2 decades of experience at the top of his field in law. During this podcast, Andrew will teach you how to tap into your potential for legal greatness, and he’ll have some guests along the way.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. is a lecturer, leader, and commander of the courtroom. He is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. To contact Andrew, please either call (212) 986-2022,  email andrew@thementoresq.com or visit www.smileylaw.com

Let’s introduce Guy I. Smiley, Esq. - my father, mentor, and partner. We will discuss not only his success in the field of law but his journey to becoming the legend he is today.

Guy I. Smiley, Esq.: Legend in the Field of NYC Personal Injury Law and Smiley & Smiley Founder. Advocate, educator, mentor, and trial lawyer. To contact Guy, please either call (212) 986-2022, email gsmiley@smileylaw.com or visit www.smileylaw.com.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. is a lecturer, leader, and commander of the courtroom. He is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. To contact Andrew, please either call (212) 986-2022, email andrew@thementoresq.com or visit www.smileylaw.com

On this episode of The Mentor Esq. Andrew J. Smiley sits down with Brian Cristiano, the Founder & CEO of Bold Worldwide to discuss why traditional law firm marketing is dead and what to do instead. They’ll dive deep into content marketing, advertising, and generating leads. You’ll get the must-have strategies to accelerate the growth of your law firm.

Brian Cristiano, Founder + CEO of Bold Worldwide. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Brian has worked with PepsiCo, UFC Gym, Orangetheory Fitness, Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, DirecTV, Gillette, and the New York Mets. To contact Brian Cristiano, call (212) 390-8816, email brian@boldworldwide.com or follow him on Facebook and Instagram @boldceo.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. is a lecturer, leader, and commander of the courtroom. He is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. To contact Andrew, call (212) 986-2022, email andrew@thementoresq.com or visit www.smileylaw.com

Anthony M. Brown, Esq., an LBGTQ rights attorney, makes an appearance on the Mentor Esq! Let’s discuss his journey of making a change in the world. From starting his life experience as an actor to then discovering his true calling to represent those who need and deserve more of a voice in the eye of the law: the LBGTQ community.

Anthony M. Brown, Esq: Founding Chairman of the Board of Men Having Babies. Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA), member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, LGBT Bar of New York, New York Attorneys for Adoption and Family Formation (NYAAFF) and the National LBGT Bar Association. Anthony is also the 2016 recipient of the Gay CityNews Impact Awards. To contact Anthony, please call (212) 953-6447, email anthony@timeforfamilies.com, or visit www.timeforfamilies.com.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. is a lecturer, leader, and commander of the courtroom. He is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. To contact Andrew, please either call (212) 986-2022, email andrew@thementoresq.com or visit www.smileylaw.com

Today we welcome Royce Russell, Esq., a civil rights and criminal defense lawyer. As long as you work hard, you’ll find good results. Learn from Royce through his experiences and hear about his journey.

Royce Russell, Esq.: Royce specializes in Criminal Defense, False Arrest/Police Brutality (1983 Civil Rights Violations), Immigration, Contracts, Employment Law and Trademark Litigation. He has represented individuals on a variety of matters in Federal and State Court from Criminal Investigations, to Trials. He has also represented victims of Police Brutality/False Arrest (1983 Civil Rights Violations). Royce’s expertise in Immigration law has allowed him to serve as a consultant for his colleagues on criminal matters with immigration consequences. From Naturalization, Adjustment of Status to Removal/Deportation proceedings he has litigated immigration cases in Federal and various State courts. Minimizing his clients’ exposure to risk in criminal and immigration matters is of most concern — author of Cardiac Arrest: A Tactical Guide on How To Handle Unlawful Police Stops. To contact Royce, please either call (718) 292-1244, email RSquareEsq@gmail.com or visit www.cardiacarrestbook.net.

Aimee Richter, Esq. where she talks about the triumphs and struggles that come with being a woman in the law industry. Aimee is a well-known and highly respected New York City attorney who has been recognized by The New York Times, Crains Business and New York Magazine as well as receiving other professional recognition and awards.

In this episode, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. shares some of the most important points to public speaking and how to prepare and deliver powerful opening statements at trial. He insists that you don’t “wing it” and that outlines are essential to success.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. is a lecturer, leader, and commander of the courtroom. He is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. To contact Andrew, please either call (212) 986-2022,  email andrew@thementoresq.com or visit www.smileylaw.com

We bring back Anthony M. Brown, Esq., the LBGTQ rights attorney, to the show this week! Today we discuss the challenges in LBGTQ family law and surrogacy within this community. 

Anthony M. Brown, Esq: Founding Chairman of the Board of Men Having Babies. Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA), member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, LGBT Bar of New York, New York Attorneys for Adoption and Family Formation (NYAAFF) and the National LBGT Bar Association. Anthony is also the 2016 recipient of the Gay CityNews Impact Awards.

To contact Anthony, please call (212) 953-6447, email anthony@timeforfamilies.com, or visit www.timeforfamilies.com.