102. Laura Wasser — The Evolution of Dissolution

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

Michael Mogill

Business, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

5.0 • 539 Ratings

🗓️ 5 April 2022

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

"In divorce, we are dealing with the most raw emotions regarding a significant other and children. It’s scary. And in such a confusing and emotional time, they need someone who will tell it to them straight.” - Laura Wasser What is the most common reason that marriages end in divorce? What was it like having “America’s most feared divorce lawyer” for a father? How do Laura and her staff set boundaries with high profile clients? Why did Laura start the online divorce platform It’s Over Easy? What should someone with wealth who is unhappy in their marriage do if they don’t have a prenup? The Only Way Out is Through For nearly 20 years, divorce attorney Laura Wasser has represented some of the highest profile celebrities — from Kim Kardashian to Dr. Dre. But what sets Laura’s practice apart is her dedication to discretion and empathy for all involved. Based in Los Angeles, her compassion extends beyond high net worth clientele. Laura began It’s Over Easy, a digital platform that offers an affordable option for couples going through divorce. Laura is also the author of “It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself.” On this episode, we tap into Laura’s vast knowledge to uncover why most marriages end in divorce and get sage advice on how to help prevent separation. We also dive into the world of celebrity family law, how Laura got her start, and cultivating a culture of discretion. Speaking Truth In the art of communication, Laura is a master craftsman. The most agile and effective tool we all possess in relationships is often the hardest to master. Honest communication of raw truths can feel emotionally charged and pose a challenge, even for the fiercest among us. But Laura advises that practicing clear and direct communication is for the best — from the courtroom to the bedroom. Establishing boundaries with her high-net-worth clients allows Laura to cleanly separate the personal from the professional — a challenging task in family law. She does not offer advice or a shoulder to cry on. Laura prepares her clients frankly and honestly, even with clients who are used to being told “yes.” Key takeaways: Less is more. Quotes can be misconstrued. Stories can be spun out of nothing. To avoid missteps with the media, say less. Always clarify. Lay out arguments that lead to the logical and desired conclusion. Never assume all parties share the same knowledge. Be kind. It costs attorneys and clients nothing extra and may result in a favorable resolution in less time. Links and Resources The Game Changing Attorney Podcast Michael Mogill Facebook Michael Mogill Twitter Michael Mogill Instagram Michael Mogill LinkedIn Crisp Website Crisp Facebook Crisp Twitter Crisp Instagram Crisp LinkedIn Laura Wasser Website It’s Over Easy It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way

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0:00.0	50% to be averaging of marriages and in divorce, isn't it incumbent upon us to figure out a way to do it better so that it's not such a, I mean, 50%, that's half of them.
0:12.8	Don't we have to figure out a better way of doing it?
0:16.0	That's Laura Wasser, renowned celebrity divorce attorney and managing partner of Wasser, Cooperman, and Mandels.
0:22.0	Breakups are going to be hard no matter what, but legislatively, administratively, you know,
0:26.8	financially, there has to be a better way of doing it.
0:34.1	I'm Michael Mogul, founder and CEO of Crisp, the nation's number one law from growth company.
0:39.1	I've built my business through practice, not theory.
0:42.2	Crisp started with just $500 to my name and has grown to over eight figures in revenue over the last few years,
0:47.4	earning a spot on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies in America.
0:52.2	Our approach has been to take everything we've learned about generating massive growth
0:55.5	within our own organization and help the country's most ambitious and committed law firm
0:59.5	owners do the same for theirs.
1:01.5	In each episode of this podcast, I sit down with innovative market leaders from the legal industry
1:05.7	and beyond to learn from those who thrive in the face of adversity, challenge the status
1:09.9	quo, and define what it
1:11.2	means to be a true game changer. I sat down with Laura Wasser to discuss navigating the media
1:16.8	in high pressure and high profile cases, what it takes to become the go-to attorney for the most
1:21.6	discerning clients, and why a good outcome isn't necessarily one that makes everybody happy.
1:27.2	What is a good outcome is to people that actually may not be the best of friends,
1:32.1	but have a certain level of respect for each other and understand the terms of the agreement
1:36.5	that they reached that they came to on their own, not that was taken out of their hands and
1:41.0	made by some judge that doesn't know them of their kids.
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