Podcast Episodes
Back to Search42. Direct Neglect Where Is the Love, with Hon. Amy Hanley and Dennericka Brooks
Episode 42
How many of us cue up the “sad trombone” every time we think of doing direct examination? Direct is renowned for being a boring slog through facts an…
3 years, 4 months ago
41. Slipstreams and Wormholes, with Rhani Lott Choi
Episode 41
The profession of trial lawyering has a steep, intense learning curve requiring years of practice (and “practice”) before you begin to feel like you’…
3 years, 5 months ago
40. The Resilient Lawyer, with Henry Su
Episode 40
Being a trial lawyer is a challenging job even apart from the actual, technical work of lawyering in the courtroom. Legal advocacy often places emoti…
3 years, 6 months ago
39: Off Broadway and Into Court, with Kevin Newbury and Kate Douglas
Episode 39
Theatre wunderkinds and storytelling specialists Kevin Newbury and Kate Douglas join the podcast to tell stories about telling stories. Kevin and Kat…
3 years, 7 months ago
38. Trial Practice Resolutions for the New Year, with Steve Wood
Episode 38
If you’re looking for some resolutions for improving as a trial lawyer, let veteran prosecutor Steve Wood be your guide. In this episode (originally …
3 years, 8 months ago
37. Explicit Bias and the Jury Box, with Raam Wong
Episode 37
Something that concerns trial lawyers more than ever is seating a juror with intractable explicit biases or who believes in conspiracy theories. King…
3 years, 9 months ago
36. I’ll Be the Judge of That: Best Advice from NITA’s Judges
Episode 36
This month’s episode features advice and observations from some of NITA’s top judges, who serve as faculty, presenters, and board members. They share…
3 years, 10 months ago
35. The Great Pretender, with Judge Ruth Rocker McMullin
Episode 35
Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon among lawyers, often starting in law school, where self-doubt about your spot among so many wunderkinds can …
3 years, 11 months ago
34. Upon Further Examination, with Rhani Lott Choi and Kate Sandlin
Episode 34
The spontaneity of cross-examination and impeachment often intimidates lawyers early in their trial career. NITA Education Director Rhani Lott Choi a…
4 years ago
33. The Secrets of Persuasive Legal Storytelling
Episode 33
Legal communications specialist David Mann joins the podcast to encourage listeners become masters of persuasion through storytelling. In this episod…
4 years, 1 month ago