This is the only time where Bitty Schram (Sharona Fleming) and Traylor Howard (Natalie Teeger) meet.
The name of the law firm is "Conrad, Savo, Toplyn & Associates", a reference to co-executive producer Hy Conrad, associate producer Salvatore Savo, and co-executive producer Joe Toplyn.
The Captain warns Monk that Natalie and Sharona are like vodka and bourbon - they shouldn't be mixed. Cocktails do exist that use both spirits, and these include Kentucky Peach Vodka cocktail, Bourbon Vodka Smash (with honey and lemon) and Festive Punch (adding cranberry juice, orange juice and lemonade to the mixed liquors).