
Words With Walner
Chicago's Personal Injury Lawyer, Jon Walner of Walner Law, sits down with legal experts to discuss the latest industry trends and how to find success in one of the most competitive professions.
Episodes
24 episodes
Ep. 24 | Pedaling Forward: Chicago Cycling Insights, Part 2
In episode 24 of Words With Walner, we continue our deep dive into the world of cycling in Chicago. This is part two of our series, where we are once again joined by Leo Koenig, a passionate city cyclist. In this episode, we further explore the...
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Episode 24
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15:09

Ep. 23 | Biking in Chicago: How to Stay Safe and What to do if You're Injured!
In episode 23 of Words With Walner, we visit a very timely topic as more and more bicycles hit the streets in Chicago this spring. We were joined by Leo Koenig, a cyclist in the city, to share and compare experiences that bikers in Chicago have...
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22:58

Ep. 22 | How to Fix Your Workplace Problems, ft. Carl West
Welcome to another episode of "Words With Walner," where we dive deep into conversations that impact our city of Chicago, the business of law, and anything else that might pop into our heads. In this episode, we are joined by the multi-faceted ...
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38:37

Ep. 21 | Father, Fighter, Founder: A Conversation on Community, ft. Joseph Williams
In this special episode of Words With Walner, we discuss fatherhood on community stability. We're privileged to host Joseph Williams, a multifaceted leader (and father of six himself!) whose dedication to empowering fathers and fostering commun...
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21:12

Ep. 20 | Words With Walner 2023 Retrospective! BEST MOMENTS
We have covered every topic imaginable so far with Words With Walner – from where to get the best hotdogs in the city to how to proceed if you’ve been a victim of medical malpractice – but one theme that has shone through time and time again is...
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18:03

Ep: 19 | The Violence Interruption Front Lines, ft. Tio Hardiman
Tio Hardiman is an incredibly brave leader in the city of Chicago. As Founder and Executive Director of Violence Interrupters, NFP, Tio Hardiman has dedicated his life to helping stop violence in Chicago's struggling communities. A native west ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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35:24

Ep: 18 | Upcoming Walner Law Turkey Giveaway in Chicago & More! ft. Capt. A.J. Zimmerman
For this special 18th episode of Words With Walner, we were honored to be joined by Captain A.J. Zimmerman, Corps Officer for the Adele & Robert Stern Red Shield Corps Community Center in Englewood! The primary focus for this episode is pro...
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20:34

Ep: 17 | From Personal Injury Law to Politics, ft. Frank Calabrese
Guest Frank Calabrese is quickly becoming an important figure in the political landscape of Chicago, having worked on campaigns large and small and now providing insight into races across the city. In episode 17, Frank, Steve, and Jon discuss t...
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Episode 17
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27:00

Ep. 16 | A Life of Community Organizing in Chicago, ft. Sabrina King
Englewood native and community organizer, Sabrina King, started Love Teaching Youth after gun violence impacted her family. Walner Law has been proud to support Sabrina and her organization in their mission of education and opportunity-creat...
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Episode 16
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22:17

Ep. 15 | Legal Tech, TextLegal, and How to Put Clients First
In episode 15, guest Jonathan Merel of the Law Offices of Jonathan Merel returns! This time he and Jon discuss their joint venture of TextLegal, a shortcode-based system for law firms and their clients that skips over the frustrations of conven...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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25:02

Ep. 14 | Family Law Meets Personal Injury Law, ft. Jonathan Merel
For episode fourteen of Words With Walner, we were joined by Jonathan Merel of The Law Offices of Jonathan Merel. As one of the leading family and divorce lawyers in Chicago, Jonathan's insights were extremely informative, entertaining, and tho...
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31:31

Ep. 13 | Workers' Compensation Explained
Are you a gig worker? Contract laborer? No matter what type of work you do, you need to know your rights. Workers’ Compensation is a very complex and layered issue, and navigating it can be tricky for any worker. Laws vary from state to stat...
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22:05

Ep. 12 | How to Eat and Explore Chicago Like a Local: Jon Walner's Insider Guide
In this episode of Words With Walner, we take a break from the personal injury law topics and instead give Jon a chance to share his expertise in a different category: all things Chicago. From the best downtown steakhouses and pizza joints to h...
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33:44

Ep. 11 | The Ultimate Guide to Legal Marketing
In this episode, Jon and Steve delve into the world of legal marketing and provide valuable insights on how law firms should market themselves to attract more clients. The hosts also discuss the challenges of standing out in a crowd...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:43

Ep. 10 | Injury Law in Illinois: What You Need to Know
For episode 10 of Words With Walner, Jon and Steve discuss the current state of personal injury law in Illinois. This episode is relevant for everyone - lawyers, legal scholars and the general public included. They touch on everything from what...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:47

Ep. 09 | Family Values in Personal Injury Law, ft. Attorney Kristin Kladis
This special episode of Words With Walner features one of Walner's own, Attorney Kristin Kladis, who was recently promoted to Partner at Walner Law. She received this promotion due to her relentless dedication to pursuing justice for our client...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:18

Ep. 08 | Rideshare Accident Law Explained, ft. Aaron Boeder
In this insightful episode of Words With Walner, we were again joined by Attorney Aaron Boeder. Jon and Aaron discuss the greed and corruption that is present within the rideshare industry, and what YOU can do to avoid getting taken advantag...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:01

Ep. 07 | Medical Malpractice: Know Your Rights, ft. Aaron Boeder
Over 250,000 people lost their lives to medical malpractice in the past year. This episode of Words With Walner features a riveting discussion between two leading lawyers in Chicago on the topic of medical malpractice. Aaron Boeder of Salvi, Sc...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:31

Ep. 06 | Legal Lending Lessons ft. Michael Pekin
Insurance companies are a formidable opponent. Guest Michael Pekin – a longtime friend of Jon Walner – discusses how his company, Cartiga, is helping lawyers and their clients tremendously with their pre-trial funding solutions. Lenders like Ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:22

Ep. 05 | Empathy & Action: Andrew M. Stroth on Civil Rights Law in Chicago
Summary:Episode 5 of Words With Walner features one of the top civil rights attorneys in the entire country. Andrew M. Stroth, founder and managing partner of Action Injury Law Group, LLC, sits down with his longtime friend and co...
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Episode 5
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25:03

Ep. 04 | Legal Lending: When, Why, and How?
In episode four of Words With Walner, Jon and Steve sit down to talk about all things legal lending. Why is legal lending important? When exactly is it necessary? Why is it crucial for plaintiffs to secure a strong financial cushion as they wai...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:11

Ep. 03 | Truck Accident Law Explained: Insights from Walner Law
5,000 U.S. deaths per year are caused by truck accidents, and litigating these types of cases is no joke. Learn the ins and outs of this important subtopic within the legal industry by tuning in to episode three of Words With Walner! Jon answer...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:32

Ep. 02 | How to Conquer the Law School Journey
In episode two of Words With Walner, Jon and Steve dive into a wide range of topics centered around the law school to law profession pipeline. They answer questions like “what advice would you give a recent law school graduate?” and “who is the...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:33

Ep. 01 | Welcome to Words With Walner
In the first-ever episode of Words With Walner, Jon Walner of Walner Law Chicago sits down with co-host, Steve Miller, to discuss topics like personal injury law, where the legal space is headed, and how it has evolved since Jon Walner started ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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