Cassie Springer Ayeni is one of the country’s top ERISA (Employment Retirement Security Act) litigation attorneys and the founder of Springer Ayeni, a woman-owned benefits law firm advocating for people with disability and life insurance claims.
She is a frequent speaker and published expert, who has received numerous accolades and is a longtime leader in the American Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section, as well as a former Governor-at-Large of California Women Lawyers.
Here’s a glimpse of the episode:
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Power of creatively demonstrating clients’ stories to secure a win
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Why reviewing your employer’s disability insurance benefit policy matters
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Creating businesses that supports parents
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Setting yourself up for success before starting your own law firm
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Tips for building relationships in your network
In this week’s episode…
Sarah and ERISA litigation superstar Cassie Springer Ayeni discuss the ins and outs of applying for disability benefits and appealing benefit denials. The ladies talk about the power of storytelling, treating people as more than their disability, why it can be so hard for folks to plan for or admit that they may have a long-term disability, and why it is ultimately so important to do so for yourself and your loved ones. Cassie and Sarah also discuss the difference between an employer claiming to support employees versus the policies and actions that make this a reality. As a bonus, tune in to hear Sarah and Cassie talk about how to make networking fun, advice for starting your own law firm, and the beauty of building a business that truly supports humans.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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- LinkedIn | Cassie Springer Ayeni
- Benefitslaw.com
- Phone: (510) 926-6768
