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Podcast: The Trial Lawyers College Podcast
Episode: Pat Montes on Language & Culture in Attorney-Client Relationships
Description: "We are in a different mindset than our clients are. Even that is a barrier because, at that point, we don't see the context where our client comes from." This week's TLC podcast features trial lawyer Pat Montes, who offers a thought-provoking look at how language and culture impact a lawyer's relationships with their clients. Bringing to the table her unique perspective as a bilingual and bicultural attorney, Pat stresses the importance of working with clients in their native language rather than forcing them to struggle to convey their authentic story in English. As Pat an...