Podcast Episodes
Back to Search52. Let's "Speak the Truth" about Voir Dire, with Adam Kendall
Episode 52
Content warning: Mentions of sexual assault. Brief, non-graphic discussions of questioning the venire about sexual assault occur at 32:20–32:59 and 4…
2 years, 6 months ago
51. Depositions: Asked and Answered, with Veronica Finkelstein
Episode 51
Taking a deposition presents enough challenge as it is without the interference of obstreperous or obstructive counsel, yet it happens anyway and you…
2 years, 7 months ago
50. Persuasion is an Inside Job, with Dominic Gianna
Episode 50
Cognitive bias is a barrier that lawyers must overcome in court—and it’s not just biases of the jurors they must consider, but those, too, of the jud…
2 years, 8 months ago
49. Justice at Trial, with James Brosnahan
Episode 49
Many a young idealist register for law school with visions of Atticus Finch dancing in their heads, but only the rarest few have those dreams come tr…
2 years, 9 months ago
48. That's Appealing, with Judge Randall Warner
Episode 48
Every trial advocate enters the courtroom hoping for a “one and done” decision that favors their client. But appeals do happen, and if you’re waiting…
2 years, 10 months ago
47. Beginning the Effective Deposition, with Carl Chamberlin
Episode 47
At a time when more cases settle than go to trial, the deposition has become of utmost significance. Our guest Carl Chamberlin draws upon his experie…
2 years, 11 months ago
46. The Secrets of Opening Statements, with Brooke Latta
Episode 46
Content Warning: A brief, non-graphic mention of a sex crime case occurring from 29:34 to 30:49.
Everyone likes to start off on the right foot, and yo…
3 years ago
45. Courtroom Demeanor, with Shareema Abel
Episode 45
Without a doubt, knowing your client’s case up one side and down the other and understanding and applying the law are critical to your chances of pre…
3 years, 1 month ago
44. Unscripted Redirect, with Justin Bernstein and Spencer Pahlke
Episode 44
NITA Education Director Rhani Lott Choi returns to May the Record Reflect, this time as guest host, to interview trial competition coaches Justin Ber…
3 years, 2 months ago
43. Can I Get a Witness?, with Hon. Chris Whitten
Episode 43
You may see depositions as your golden opportunity to preserve testimony, elicit admissions, and test theories—but for your witness, depositions are …
3 years, 3 months ago