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Episodes of the Mentor, Esq.
Find a list of episodes below. Search for episodes by keyword, or click here to sort by category. Click the episode title to find a full description, video, and links to CLE credits on applicable episodes.
Season 3 – Episode 7: The Water Project with Peter Chasse
- Click Image to see Video Page - Andrew talks to founder and president of the Water Project, Peter Chasse, and the two discuss the challenge of bringing clean water to remote communities around the globe.
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 5
- Click Image to see Video Page - January 5, Andrew presented the final CLE in the Anatomy of a Trial series, focusing on closing arguments. 1 CLE Credit.
Season 3 – Episode 5: Enjoy the Journey
- Click Image to see Video Page - Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are still seeing ripple effects in the field of law.
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 4
- Click Image to see Video Page - On December 1, Andrew presented a CLE on best practices for a great cross examination. 1 CLE credit.
CLE: Anatomy of a Trial Part 3
- Click Image to see Video Page - On November 3, Andrew presented a CLE on how to effectively perform direct examinations. 1 CLE credit.
Ebook Series Available Now!
Check out the available books with content straight from the, “How to Litigate a Personal Injury Case” CLE series. If you’ve missed the podcast episodes, you can listen to the episodes here, or click below to download the books.
Meet the Host
ANDREW J. SMILEY, ESQ.
PARTNER, SMILEY & SMILEY, LLP.
A practicing personal injury lawyer with over 2 decades of experience working at the family-owned law firm, Smiley & Smiley, LLP., Andrew is at the top of his field in law. He is also a lecturer, leader, and is a Past President of The New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers as well as the Past President of The New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys racing Porsches with the Porsche Club of America Sim Racing League and track days at Lime Rock Park.
CLE: Litigating a Catastrophic Automobile Accident Case – Part 1
- Click Image to See Video Page - On February 4, Andrew presented the first installation in a five part CLE series focusing on litigating a catastrophic automobile accident case. 1 CLE Credit