Verdicts and Vogue

Join Attorney Cristina Perez Hesano in Verdicts & Vogue, a podcast that brings together the world of law and lifestyle in an insightful and engaging way. Episodes feature interviews with top legal professionals as they explore pressing issues in various areas of law and precedents. This podcast goes beyond the courtroom—Cristina and her guests dive into the realities of owning a law firm, being a business owner, and navigating the challenges faced by women in business and working moms.

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Attorney Cristina Perez Hesano smiling on a couch for the Verdicts & Vogue podcast cover
Attorney Cristina Perez Hesano smiling on a couch for the Verdicts & Vogue podcast cover
  • Cristina Perez and Kathryn Anderson discussing legal careers and personal injury strategy on Verdicts and Vogue
    April 6th, 2026

    Katherine Anderson: Owning Your Path and Redefining Success

    In Part 2 of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez Hesano and Kathryn Anderson explore what it means to intentionally build a career after leaving Big Law. The conversation focuses on growth, discipline, and staying grounded in purpose while navigating high stakes personal injury litigation. Katey shares a standout case where strategic thinking and persistence, including identifying additional liability through dram ...

  • Attorney Katherine Anderson and host Cristina Perez Hesano seated in leather chairs during a Verdicts & Vogue podcast recording
    March 30th, 2026

    Katherine Anderson: From Big Law to Her Own Firm

    Host Cristina Perez Hesano interviews attorney Katie Anderson in a personal, wide-ranging conversation about career, resilience, and redefining success in law. Friendship & Collaboration What started as a professional relationship in bankruptcy law grew over a decade into a deep friendship and business partnership, shaped by shared hardships and mutual trust. From Big Law to Independence Katie built strong ...

  • Matt Fendon and Cristina Perez Hesano seated in conversation on the Verdicts and Vogue podcast set
    March 23rd, 2026

    Matt Fendon on Faith, Forgiveness, and Finding Yourself Again

    9:48 AMIn this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez Hesano and Matt Fendon of Matt Fendon Law Group dig into the personal side of success, exploring what it takes to rebuild from the inside out. Matt opens up about a period when his career was thriving but he felt hollow inside. After his marriage ended, the initial sense ...

  • Matt Fendon and Cristina Perez Hesano discussing leadership and building a law firm on the Verdicts & Vogue podcast
    March 16th, 2026

    Matt Fendon on Leadership in Law, Building a Firm, & Rising Through Life’s Challenges

    In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez Hesano speaks with Arizona attorney Matt Fendon, founder of Matt Fendon Law Group, about leadership, resilience, and building a successful law firm. Matt shares his journey from working as a paralegal with his father’s workers’ compensation practice to becoming an attorney and eventually launching his own firm in 2018 after ...

  • Erica Gelfand and Cristina Perez recording the Verdicts & Vogue podcast discussing resilience, mentorship, and growth in the legal profession.
    March 9th, 2026

    Erica Gelfand on Standing Your Ground and Growing Through the Practice of Law

    In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez Hesano speaks with attorney Erica Gelfand about the realities of practicing law, the challenges women still face in the legal profession, and the growth that comes from perseverance and experience. Cristina shares a recent deposition where she faced hostility and disrespect from opposing counsel, sparking a discussion about the gender ...

  • Attorney Erica Gelfand speaking with Cristina Perez during a Verdicts & Vogue podcast interview about gender bias, career pivots, and personal injury law.
    March 2nd, 2026

    Erica Gelfand on Owning Your Voice and Pivoting with Purpose in Law

    In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez speaks with attorney Erica Gelfand about navigating gender bias in the legal profession, balancing motherhood and career, and having the courage to pivot professionally when necessary. Erica reflects on how women lawyers are often labeled “aggressive” or “combative” for expressing confidence, a bias Cristina also experienced throughout her career. Together ...