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The Mentor Esq

Andrew J. Smiley

Booking Overview

A primarily solo-expert legal education show focused on trial practice, litigation strategy, and professional development, with occasional external attorney guests. Credible candidates include practicing trial lawyers, personal-injury specialists, legal educators, and legal-technology experts with practical expertise; booking difficulty is likely low for accessible professionals with specialized litigation knowledge.

Metrics

Episodes: 88

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 326 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@smileylaw.com

andrew@thementoresq.com

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Host

Andrew J. Smiley - Practicing personal injury attorney with more than two decades of experience, working at the family-owned law firm Smiley & Smiley, LLP. He teaches lawyers about litigation strategy, trial preparat...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practicing attorneys, particularly trial lawyers and specialists with hands-on litigation experience and practical knowledge to share with legal professionals.
Required Achievements:  
Substantial experience handling litigation or trial matters, Specialized expertise in legal strategy or a defined practice area, Ability to provide practical instruction for attorneys

Recent Guest Discussions

Rosa Feeney - Declaratory Judgment Actions, Discovery Strategy, Claim Files, Privilege Issues, Underwriting Files, And Depositions.

Recent Topics

Law, Litigation, Trial Law, Personal Injury, Legal Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Mentor Esq
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AI Boot Camp for Trial Lawyers - Part 1

September 29, 2026

In the latest episode of The Mentor, Esq., Andrew J Smiley, Esq. breaks down the AI fundamentals every trial lawyer needs right now. Andrew lead a practical, no-hype session built for litigators who are tired of the noise and want to know what actually works. You'll discover: How to tell the difference between the app, the model, and the database behind it Why prompt engineering matters and how to write prompts that get better results The confidentiality and privacy questions every lawyer...

Introducing Illuminate: AI for Trial Lawyers

September 01, 2026

Unlock the future of legal advocacy with AI expert Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. as he reveals the groundbreaking tool that will transform trial practice. In this episode, you'll discover: The story behind Illuminate AI and why tailored AI models outperform general-purpose tools How AI can be trained on your entire practice—transcripts, case files, and strategies—to predict what you would do next Concrete ways to leverage AI for deposition prep, case evaluations, and trial planning The importance o...

Win Before You Walk In: Part 3

August 12, 2026

In this episode, Andrew J. Smiley, Esq. breaks down the real meaty part of litigation: discovery and depositions. Learn how cases are truly won and lost on this pre-trial battleground through paper discovery and strategic deposition tactics. The Battleground of Discovery: Uncovering the crucial answers to the who, what, why, where, how much, and how strong a case really is. Pleading with Purpose: Navigating demands, bills of particulars, and when to utilize motions to compel or protective or...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Mentor Esq
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How do I get in touch with The Mentor Esq?

The Mentor Esq is hosted by Andrew J. Smiley. Its publicly listed emails are info@smileylaw.com and andrew@thementoresq.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Mentor Esq?

The publicly listed emails for The Mentor Esq: info@smileylaw.com and andrew@thementoresq.com.

How many listeners does The Mentor Esq have?

Podseeker estimates The Mentor Esq reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Mentor Esq?

The Mentor Esq typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing attorneys, particularly trial lawyers and specialists with hands-on litigation experience and practical knowledge to share with legal professionals. Common among recent guests: Substantial experience handling litigation or trial matters; Specialized expertise in legal strategy or a defined practice area; Ability to provide practical instruction for attorneys. Recent guests include Rosa Feeney.

How hard is it to get booked on The Mentor Esq?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Mentor Esq cover?

Recent episodes cover Law, Litigation, Trial Law, Personal Injury, and Legal Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@smileylaw.com

andrew@thementoresq.com

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