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Back to Search82. Direct Impact, with Steve Wood
Episode 82
It’s often said that a case is won — or lost — during direct examination. Former prosecutor Steve Wood explores why direct really comes down to effec…
7 hours ago
81. Twelve Elements of Assertive Delivery, with Hon. Chris Whitten and Dr. Karen Lisko
Episode 81
Whether you’re conducting a new client intake, deposing a witness, running a meeting on Zoom, or defending a client in the trial of their life, you m…
1 month ago
80. The Core Four: Opening, Direct, Cross, and Closing, with NITA Faculty
Episode 80
Opening statement, direct and cross-examination, and closing argument are the most basic elements of advocacy that a trial lawyer must know. To annou…
2 months ago
79. Ten Essential Tips for the Successful Trial Lawyer, with Hon. Sal Mungia
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Sal Mungia shares essential tips for effective trial advocacy, emphasizing credibility, storytelling, and clea…
3 months ago
78. Refreshing Recollection and Impeachment, with John Farrell
Episode 78
In this episode, veteran trial lawyer John Farrell distinguishes between refreshing recollection and impeachment, two essential but sometimes conflat…
4 months ago
77. Stay Thirsty, My Friends: The Argument for Lifelong Legal Learning, with Veronica Finkelstein and Marisa Rauscher
Episode 77
Wilmington Law Associate Professor of Law Veronica Finkelstein and law student Dr. Marisa Rauscher discuss what it takes to become an exceptional lit…
5 months ago
76. Storytelling for Defense Lawyers, with David Mann
Episode 76
Finding the right storytelling angle can be challenge for any trial lawyer, but for those advocating on the right-hand side of the v, it’s often even…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
75. Prep for Success: Controlling Your Witness through Thorough Preparation, with Tom Innes and Mary DeFusco
Episode 75
According to Philadelphia trial lawyers Tom Innes and Mary DeFusco, preparing your witness for testimony is a bit like training a guide dog: the real…
7 months ago
74. Handling Experts at Trial: Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them, with Gene Tanaka
Episode 74
From forensics to financials and the medical to the technical, trial lawyers rely on expert witnesses to help fact finders understand complicated con…
8 months ago
73. Depositions Done Right, with Carl Chamberlin
Episode 73
With most cases settling before trial, depositions have become the real battleground—and few people know that better than Carl Chamberlin. Carl has s…
9 months ago