EP 1010: Breaking Barriers: Inside a Trailblazing Career in Employment Law Part 1

EP 1010: Breaking Barriers: Inside a Trailblazing Career in Employment Law Part 1

June 3, 2026 · 32 min · Season 10 · Episode 10

About this episode

Mary Anne Sedey discusses her groundbreaking career in employment law and her experiences with landmark cases.

What was it like to win a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court and pursue a high-profile discrimination lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch? In this episode of Heels in the Courtroom, legendary attorney Mary Anne Sedey covers it all, from founding the first women-owned law firm in St. Louis dedicated to advancing employee rights. Along the way, Mary Anne reflects on the realities of litigation, the personal toll on clients, and the courage it takes to challenge powerful institutions. Blending humor, history, and hard-earned wisdom as only Mary Anne Sedey can, this episode captures the legacy of a legal pioneer while offering valuable insight and inspiration for the next generation of trial lawyers.

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