The Mentor, Esq.

We hope you enjoy this highly rated podcast hosted by Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. and featuring interviews with other experts in law and litigation, CLE and educational series, and great legal advice.

Hosted ByAndrew J. Smiley, Esq.

We hope you enjoy this highly rated podcast hosted by Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. and featuring interviews with other experts in law and litigation, CLE and educational series, and great legal advice.


All Episodes

Season 2 – Episode 2: Roll with the Cowboys

We welcome special guest Michelle Stern. Michelle is the Executive Director of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. 

The Journey Forward

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Mentor Esq! In this episode, Andrew discusses the professional positives from the pandemic and some tips you can apply today to help with the “New Normal”.

Crisis Management- The Corona Virus Pandemic

In this special edition episode, Andrew covers crisis management and what steps he has taken as the Managing Partner of his Law Firm during this Worldwide Crisis.

Season 1 Final Thoughts

In this episode, Andrew reflects on the past 10 episodes and says farewell to Season 1.

Crazy Cats & Hot Nannies: Divorce Law w/ Aimee Richter, Esq.

In this episode, Andrew welcomes backs his colleague Aimee Richter, Esq.  Andrew and Aimee play a round of 20 questions, and Aimee reveals some interesting things she has seen and dealt with as a divorce lawyer from crazy cats to hot…

Crazy Cats & Hot Nannies: Divorce Law w/ Aimee Richter, Esq.

Andrew welcomes back his friend and colleague Amee Richter, Esq. for a game of 20 questions and as Aimee reveals some interesting things she has seen as a divorce lawyer, from crazy cats to hot nannies.

Killer Cross Examinations: How to Prepare and Execute

In this episode, Andrew shares his expert cross-examination skills and how you can master the cross-examination part of your trial case.

Let’s Talk LGBTQ, Surrogacy, Family Protection with Anthony M. Brown, Esq

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

Powerful Opening Statements: How To Prepare and Deliver

Andrew shares some of the most important points to public speaking and how to prepare and deliver powerful opening statements at trial.