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 interviewing attorney Caitlin Engstrand on the Verdicts & Vogue podcast discussing juvenile court, parenting, and protecting children.
    May 26th, 2026

    From Public Defender to Protecting Women & Children | Caitlin Engstrand

    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 ...

  • Cristina Perez interviewing Amy Barrie during a Verdicts & Vogue podcast conversation about leadership, ambition, and success in the mass tort industry.
    May 11th, 2026

    How Amy Barrie Built a $150 Million Mass Tort Empire

    In this episode of Verdicts & Vogue, Amy Barrie joins Cristina Perez for an honest conversation about ambition, resilience, and what it truly takes to build long-term success. Amy shares how she left Canada for Florida with only a one-way ticket, no clear plan, and very little money. Starting from scratch, she worked tirelessly to create opportunities for herself, ...

  • Cristina Perez interviews Melissa June on the Verdicts and Vogue podcast about burnout, identity, and rebuilding life after personal transformation
    April 27th, 2026

    Cristina Perez & Melissa June: The Life I Built Wasn’t Real

    In this powerful episode, Cristina Perez talks with Melissa June about the painful reality of achieving the “perfect” life only to realize it was built around expectations, not authenticity. Melissa shares her deeply personal journey through burnout, cancer, depression, divorce, and emotional exhaustion after years of balancing career success, motherhood, marriage, and constant pressure. Together, they unpack why so ...

  • 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 ...