More Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow: Podcast Episode 27

In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Shawn Cole, managing partner at Hill Hill Carter Franco Cole & Black where she has worked for nearly 25 of her 32 years of practicing law. Shawn is based in Montgomery, Alabama. The firm has other offices in Birmingham, Fairhope, and Kentucky. 

Shawn practices law primarily in the workers' compensation area and is a mediator. While she loves the practice of law and mediating cases, she is passionate about her community and finding ways to serve those who are underserved, partnering with groups such as Flatline Community Coalition (on north side of town) or Strong Foundation (on the west side of town) to connect people who may have resources of time, talents, or money to support the boots on the ground ministries who are truly effective. Shawn loves that her family shares her passion for service and believes her children are so deeply moved to serve because of their involvement in local missions from early childhood.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

• How Shawn Cole’s upbringing inspired her lifelong commitment to community service

•  The unique approach Shawn’s law firm takes to encourage volunteerism among its staff

•  How organizations like Strong Foundation and Flatline Community Coalition are transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Montgomery

•  A powerful story that illustrates the impact of mentorship and support on a young person’s future

•  The ways Shawn Cole defines being “more than a lawyer” and how others can follow her example

Learn more about Shawn Cole:

•  Visit Hill Hill Carter’s website: https://www.hillhillcarter.com

•  Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-cole-29871b12

•  Follow Hill Hill Carter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hillhillcarter

Listen Now!

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OlgJdelXIUL684a5mBIgQ?si=L6i79o2ZR-2S7g_K30druw

• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspiring-change-in-montgomery-with-shawn-cole/id1740769582?i=1000741887604

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• iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-more-than-a-lawyer-218115778/episode/inspiring-change-in-montgomery-with-shawn-cole-313581939

• Spotify for Creators: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/christina-crow/episodes/Inspiring-Change-in-Montgomery-with-Shawn-Cole-e3chvkr/a-acccdts

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About More Than a Lawyer:

The More Than a Lawyer podcast highlights amazing acts of service that lawyers perform all over the country. Your host, Christy Crow, is Managing Attorney at Jinks Crow, PC., a woman-owned personal injury law firm located in Alabama, with offices in Union Springs and Montgomery. Jinks Crow is big enough to fight, small enough to care, representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, accidents, and product liability cases.

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