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Debra Whitson is a former prosecutor who opened a family law practice to improve the lives and relationships of others. Debra is the founder of a family law firm and a nationwide virtual mediation database.
Debra Whitson's Background
Debra Whitson always knew that she would be a lawyer. When she was 14 years old, a hometown tragedy made her begin thinking about the legal system and how she could impact the system.
Lawyer Side Hustles
Debra spent half of her legal career working in family law and dealing with divorces, mediation, prenups, etc. These experiences led Debra to write the book, Divorce Like a Pro, where she teaches the reader to divorce with civility and acknowledge how their actions will affect their families.
Debra explains how every state has its own regulations about alternative dispute resolution and that if it is not an option, Debra hopes that mediation can be an option for couples who are dealing with family issues or contemplating divorce.
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 - INTRO
00:45 - WELCOME TO YOU ARE A LAWYER
00:35 - DEBRA WHITSON’S CAREER
01:23 - WHY LAW SCHOOL?
02:58 - DEBRA’S EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
03:43 - SALES AND LAW SCHOOL
05:19 - CRIM LAW TO FAMILY LAW
06:30 - DIVORCE LIKE A PRO
09:45 - MEDITATION IS BENEFICIAL
12:05 - HAVE AN AMICABLE DIVORCE
14:34 - MEDIATION AND COVID
15:15 - YOU ARE A LAWYER PODCAST
15:45 - ZONTA INTERNATIONAL
17:15 - TRAVEL ELIMINATES PREJUDICES
19:08 - ADVICE FOR LAWYERS
21:10 - OUTRO
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