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Shaping a Mediation & Arbitration Career with Elaine Block

Shaping a Mediation & Arbitration Career with Elaine Block

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 Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money with Matt Smith, Episode 08In this episode of the Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money, Matt Smith speaks with Elaine Block, a Law Business Owner specialized in mediation and arbitration of civil lawsuits with 20 years of experience as a mediator and 32 years of experience as a lawyer.Elaine began her mediation career in 1991, having been an active litigator in both personal injury and commercial disputes since 1978. She became a full time mediator/arbitrator in 1996 and has mediated or arbitrated over 6,000 disputes. Her persistence, ability to grasp and analyze complex legal matters, and dedication to helping the parties formulate a deal have made her one of the most active mediators in the Houston area.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Elaine’s love for law school and her giving back through a donation that named the Elaine Block Active Study Room (a study space with exercise equipment) * Career path: Baker Botts trial practice with strong mentoring; notes later challenges women faced as law became more business-driven * How Elaine transitioned fully to mediation * The current mediation practice, largely Zoom-based, with occasional in-person mediations using a pay-per-day center * Work-life reflections: Elaine believes prioritizing career over family was a mistake, describes adopting a newborn through an adoption consultant/agency processLearn more about Elaine Block: * Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-block-1888439/ * Visit Elaine’s website: https://elaineblock.com/ * Email Elaine: eb@elaineblock.com***********************************About “Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money”:You bill in 6-minute increments. Let’s get you some of that time back. “Sidebar with a CFP®” is your space for candid conversations about life inside BigLaw—the real stuff they don’t teach in law school or show in recruiter brochures.Hosted by Matt Smith, CFP® and founder of Concert Financial Planning, this show pulls back the curtain on what it actually feels like to climb the ranks, navigate transitions, and make big decisions in a high-stakes career.You’ll hear from Partners, Associates, and experts across law and finance—each sharing stories, surprises, and strategies for building a life (and career) that works for you.This isn’t a money podcast. It’s a life-in-BigLaw podcast—with a CFP® in the host chair.Watch or listen to more episodes of Sidebar with a CFP®: Pierce the Veil on BigLaw Life, Career, and Money: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@concertfinplan * Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-a-cfp-pierce-the-veil-on-biglaw/id1847658694 * Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f6d90e4a-7817-4390-b944-091fac616a7c * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2au3zmrNf0hb3BNgZid8aX * iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sidebar-with-a-cfpr-pierce-298226554Connect and learn more from your host, Matt Smith and Concert Financial Planning: * Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcharlessmith * Follow Concert Financial Planning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concertfinplan * Follow Concert Financial Planning on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcertFinPlan * Follow Concert Financial Planning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concertfinplan
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