This week on The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren & Lacey aren't getting political, and they want to address the use of the R-word. They have seen on social media, on Facebook, from some of their friends, family, people that we follow are using the word in this political climate.

Lacey shares her personal experience and emphasizes how using disability-related terms as insults affects the special needs community. They both acknowledge that while this word was once a medical diagnosis, it's now outdated and inappropriate, stressing the importance of treating everyone with respect regardless of their intellectual capabilities.

The conversation then shifts to Lauren's experience with special needs planning and her cousin with autism. They discuss how people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities are unique individuals with distinct personalities, often reflecting their parents' traits rather than fitting into stereotypes. The hosts conclude by encouraging listeners to be mindful of their language both online and offline, reminding them that social media posts can have real-world consequences, particularly in legal settings.

Lauren and Lacey can be reached at TheLawmasPodcast@Gmail.com or The Lawmas on Instagram and Facebook.

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In this episode of The Lawmas Podcast, Lauren & Lacey, from Union, South Carolina, discuss the Susan Smith case from their unique hometown perspective. They were young children when Smith murdered her two sons, Michael and Alex, by driving her car into John D. Long Lake in 1994. They share personal memories from that time, including the community's initial belief in Smith's fabricated story about her children being kidnapped by a man at a traffic light in Monarch, and the fear that gripped their small town before the truth emerged just days later.

Lauren & Lacey delve into the legal aspects of the case, explaining how Smith's actions led to South Carolina establishing true life sentences without parole. They discuss her upcoming parole hearing and share insider perspectives, including Lauren's mother potentially being called as a witness due to knowing Smith when she was a candy striper at the local hospital. Listen to learn their perspectives!

Lauren & Lacey can be reached at TheLawmasPodcast@gmail.com and can be found on TheLawmas on Instagram and Facebook!

Juggling courtrooms and playrooms, legal briefs, and bedtime stories...

Meet Lauren and Lacey, two powerhouse attorneys and moms who are laying down the law on work-life balance. Lauren handles estate planning, while Lacey is a criminal defense attorney. And together, they're The Lawmas!

Join them as they dive into into the chaotic world of running law firms while raising families, where they share war stories from the courtroom and the playground, while offering tips on building a thriving practice without missing soccer games and dance class...

These two prove that moms really can do it all - with a little help from coffee and wine! From estate planning emergencies to criminal defense dilemmas, these legal eagles tackle it all with wit, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart.

So whether you're a working mom, an aspiring attorney, or love a good laugh... Tune in to The Lawmas Podcast. Where justice meets juice boxes!

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