Verdicts and Vogue

Cristina Perez speaks with Paula Fosbinder, COO of Legal Case Funding, about how pre-settlement funding works, when injured clients may consider it, and why it should generally be a last resort. Paula also shares her journey from litigation paralegal to business leader, including overcoming personal loss, protecting her family’s legacy, and leading with resilience, responsibility, and compassion. ...

Trial attorney Stevie Scotten joins Cristina Perez for a candid conversation about building a legal career, raising three boys and refusing to let anyone else define what she was capable of becoming. Stevie shares how growing up in a small Northern California town shaped her ambition, why being told she could not become an attorney only pushed her harder ...

David Salgado left a stable career in immigration law with the Florence Project after becoming a husband and father made him reconsider his long-term path as a provider. In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, he shares how a chance meeting with Cristina Perez at a church trunk-or-treat event led him to Perez Law Group and a new career ...

What starts as a routine conversation quickly turns into one of the most unforgettable stories in the legal world. Attorney Lincoln Combs joins Cristina Perez to recount the deposition that was abruptly interrupted when Cristina realized her law firm was on fire. Beyond that incredible moment, Lincoln reflects on his path from commercial litigation to becoming one of Arizona's ...

In this deeply personal episode, Cristina Perez shares the story behind her success, revealing the challenges, fears, and life experiences that shaped her journey. Cristina reflects on growing up as the daughter of immigrants and navigating life between two cultures. She discusses how those early experiences influenced her work ethic, ambition, and constant drive to prove herself. She candidly ...

In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Cristina Perez speaks with Caitlin Engstrand about her 12 years as a public defender, her work with children and families, and her decision to build a purpose-driven legal practice focused on protecting women and children. Caitlin shares practical insight on juvenile court, parenting, online safety, motherhood, and redefining success through advocacy and ...