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Forward Facing

Forward Facing

By: Andrea Hastings and Mali Shadmehry
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Welcome to FORWARD FACING, Your Inspiration To Evolve! We are ANDEE HASTINGS and MALI SHADMEHRY -- seasoned family law and divorce attorneys with a passion for justice and a heart for the families we serve. We draw on our decades of experience guiding people through difficult times and helping them forge new futures. We emphasize leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, transformation, and a positive mindset while providing a glimpse into life at Hastings Shadmehry Family Law. We empower our audience and allow them to feel like part of our wolf pack. Join the conversation and evolve with us!Andrea Hastings and Mali Shadmehry
Episodes
  • The Three Uniques That Set Our Family Law Firm Apart - Episode 106
    May 1 2026

    In this episode Andee and Mali pull back the curtain a bit and talk about the Three Uniques for Hastings Shadmehry Family Law. The Three Uniques were intentionally built into the culture of the firm and they influence the creation of this podcastWhen they set out to create their firm the partners and their team mapped out the three ideals they wanted to build into the firm that would set it apart from others. These Three Uniques guide every person in the firm -- how they treat clients and how they interact with each other.Join the conversation as the ladies discuss a foundational aspect of their successful partnership.00:55 Intro and Weekly Check-in5:59 The Concept of 3 Uniques09:46 Concierge Care Explained11:12 The “Spa” of Family Law12:32 Tailored, High-Touch Service14:37 Chess, not Checkers Explained16:24 Preparation as a Competitive Edge19:23 Client's concerns21:48 Humble Confidence Explained23:24 Preparation Behind the Confidence27:52 Humble Confidence in Team Culture31:39 The Firm’s Core Values33:02 How Have You Evolved Recently?37:30 Wrap-upEvolve with us!Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: forwardfacingpodcastTikTok: @HastingsShadmehryemail us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

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    38 mins
  • Cathy Cooper: Family Law, Experience, and the Power of Next Chapters - Episode 105
    Apr 17 2026

    In this episode, Andee and Mali introduce you to Hastings Shadmehry senior associate Cathy Cooper. Cathy is a highly effective and skilled family law attorney.

    Join the conversation and find out about Cathy's valuable legal experience, her entrepreneurship in the health and beauty space, and her commitment to growth and positivity. It’s all about staying grounded and continuing to build a life that feels both meaningful and fulfilling.


    Find Cathy on social media!

    https://www.instagram.com/biohackinglawyer/


    01:00 Introduction

    03:15 Cathy Cooper's Early Life & Background

    06:26 Finding Her Path in Law

    10:33 Life after Law School

    17:11 Understanding Clients Deeply

    23:51 Being a part of The Hastings Shadmehry Wolf Pack

    29:56 Cathy's Message About Growth

    32:32 Weekly Check-in

    32:35: Mali's Check-in

    32:39: Andee's Check-in

    37:19 Cathy on Acceptance

    38:15 Wrap-up

    Evolve with us!

    Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast

    Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

    TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

    email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com


    Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

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    39 mins
  • From Passion to Practice: Lily Lutton’s Family Law Journey and Client-First Philosophy - Episode 104
    Apr 3 2026

    In this episode, Andee and Mali sit down with our own Lily Lutton to learn more about her background, what inspired her legal career, and the philosophy that guides her work with clients.

    Lily shares her journey in family law, her approach to handling sensitive cases like divorce and child custody, and how she supports clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions, always with empathy, clear communication, and strong advocacy.

    Join the conversation and meet this fantastic addition to the wolf pack.

    Follow Lily on social media!

    https://www.instagram.com/lawbylutton/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@lilylutton

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-bristow-lutton-19290a10a/


    01:00 Introduction

    02:33 Meet Lily Lutton

    03:40 Law School and Shift In Goals

    04:48 Handling Clients and Honesty

    08:36 Childhood and Early Independence

    11:35 Marriage and Motherhood

    12:46 Balancing Career and Motherhood

    14:55 Why Family Law

    16:20 Personal Experience with Divorce

    18:33 Independence and Life Perspective

    19:46 Finding Her Path in Family Law

    21:30 Joining the Firm and Growth

    25:46 Advice: Stop Caring What People Think

    28:52 How Have You Evolved Recently?

    29:16 Andee on Gratitude and Team

    30:33 Mali on Discipline and Habits

    33:02 Lily on Slowing Down

    35:54 Wrap-Up


    Evolve with us!


    Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast

    Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

    TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

    email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com


    Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/


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    36 mins
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