Best Jury Consulting Podcasts (2025)

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Knowing Why The Jury System Works Helps You Win | Episode 81 14:26

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What really influences a jury’s final decision? In this IMS Insights Podcast, Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg chats with Senior Jury Consulting & Strategy Advisor Chris Ritter to break down the psychology and strategy behind how jurors think—and how legal teams can use that knowledge to shape more persuasive case stories. Tune in as Ad…

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A Progressive Approach to Criminal Justice | Ramin Fatehi (Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney) 1:07:56

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"I tell my prosecutors that being a public defender was one of the most important things for my career as a prosecutor, even though I only did it briefly. And it's a reason why I have a strong preference for hiring former public defenders and defense lawyers in my office." We sat down with Ramin Fatehi, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Norfolk, Virginia…

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186-Natalie Arledge-Strategic Choices & Jury Trust: The $1.7 Million Verdict Story 43:36

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In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen and Natalie Arledge delve into the complexities of a challenging legal case that resulted in a remarkable $1.7 million verdict. They discuss the strategic decisions, overcoming liability challenges, and the importance of trusting the jury. Join them as they share insights and lessons learned fro…

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Persuasive Strategies for High-Stakes Litigation Success | Episode 80 16:27

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How do elite trial teams transform complex legal disputes into courtroom strategies that resonate with decision-makers? In this episode, IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Jason Barnes, IMS Senior Strategy Advisor (Emeritus), to discuss the tactical frameworks and techniques behind successful litigation strategy. Drawing …

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From Military Justice to Trial Law | Broughton Injury Law (Personal Injury Law Firm) 50:10

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"You often think, if someone's going through a hard time, what is the way that you can help them? And here was something I had to offer. I felt like this is something I can do. This is something I can give to them." - Gray Broughton In this special episode, Nael interviews the team at Broughton Injury Law Firm, including founder Gray Broughton, att…

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185-Todd Tracy- Crashworthiness & Collaboration: Lessons from Todd Tracy 1:00:13

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In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen sits down with Todd Tracy, a powerhouse attorney in automotive product liability. Todd shares his journey from defending car manufacturers to fighting for crash victims. They dive into what it takes to spot and win vehicle defect cases, and Todd stresses how important it is for lawyers to work t…

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Turn Your Bad Facts Into Arrows | Dillon Hobbs (Personal Injury Lawyer) 47:09

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"I just owned the bad facts. I talked about them, I mentioned them to the jury. I'm making eye contact with the jury, they're making eye contact with me. And I just had this feeling like, 'I think we've got a good shot here.' It was like this osmosis going on." Personal Injury Lawyer Dillon Hobbs of Birmingham, Alabama joined us to discuss his tria…

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How Anti-Corporate Sentiment Is Reshaping Jury Trials | Episode 79 12:04

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With skepticism toward corporations at an all-time high, defense teams face new hurdles in the courtroom. In this IMS Ignite Podcast episode, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Jury Consulting Advisor Keith Pounds, PhD, to explore how anti-corporate sentiment is reshaping modern jury trials and what litigators can do about it…

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184-Robert Hirschhorn-From Courtroom to AI: Robert Hirschhorn's Journey in Jury Consulting 55:34

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In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen sits down with renowned jury consultant Robert Hirschhorn. Robert shares his journey from criminal defense attorney to pioneering jury consultant, and how he and his partner, Cathy Bennett, helped transform the field. He introduces Verdict Hub, an AI-driven platform making jury research mor…

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Practice vs. Performance: Understanding the Difference as Trial Lawyers | Dan Ambrose (Trial Conference Host) 36:38

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"Practice means you're doing intentional movements. Practicing typically indicates you have a coach giving you feedback, or somebody's giving you feedback. If you haven't been trained, how do you know what's appropriate?" Dan Ambrose, founder of Trial Lawyers University (TLU), joins us to share the story behind one of the most influential training …

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Effective Strategies for Daubert/Robinson Challenges | Episode 78 12:45

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This IMS Insights Podcast episode explores Texas Rule of Evidence 702 and the high-stakes world of expert witness admissibility with veteran trial attorney Larry Cotten of Cotten Schmidt. As the first Texas litigator to successfully challenge an expert under the landmark Daubert/Robinson standard, Larry provides strategic insights on effectively pr…

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Mastering Witness Preparation Method and Focus Groups | Elizabeth Larrick (Trial Consultant) 50:02

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"Having done so many focus groups, you get a good, fine-tuned ear for what is clear testimony and what is not. The goal of this method is for people to be as comfortable as they can, but then have confident, clear testimony that is very credible." Trial Consultant Elizabeth Larrick joins us today to discuss the importance and methodology of both wi…

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183-Malorie Peacock- The 30-Minute Witness: Keeping Juries Engaged 43:56

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In this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, host Michael Cowen sits down with partner, Malorie Peacock to introduce a new trial series focused on effective trial tactics. They discuss the concept of the '30-Minute Witness'—the practice of limiting witness testimonies to 30 minutes or less to maintain jury attention. They emphasize the importance of pre…

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Mastering the Courtroom and Beyond | Episode 77 16:36

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Craig A. Thompson is a partner at Venable LLP and a nationally recognized trial attorney known for his commanding courtroom presence and distinguished service across law, politics, and public leadership. In this IMS Insights Podcast episode, he joins IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic for a compelling conversation on strategic advocac…

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Week 8 (The Verdict): Perspectives On The Verdict and Sentencing in Diddy's Trial with Attorneys Judie Saunders and Steven Greenberg 38:25

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was recently given the task to cover the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening in and outside of the courtroom. This week, Jericka sits down with fri…

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Behind the Curtain with Two Former Defense Lawyers | John Merrick and Les Brock (Personal Injury Lawyers) 1:08:06

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"The middle of a trial is the only place I've ever been where the thought came over me, 'This is where you belong. Right here. In this chaos.' Having some control over a situation that most people feel is totally out of control. You're in the eye of the storm, and it's calm there." -John Merrick Personal Injury Lawyers John Merrick and Les Brock sp…

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Week 7 (The Jury): The Jurors, Deliberation, And Possible Outcomes With Jury Consultant Renato Stabile 35:39

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was recently given the task to cover the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening in and outside of the courtroom. This week, Jericka sits down with jur…

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182 - Sonia Rodriguez – Winning An $8.5M Verdict After A Client's Phenomenal Recovery From A TBI 44:46

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When host Michael Cowen and partner Sonia Rodriguez represented a high-earning tech executive who returned to work after a traumatic brain injury, they leaned on this strategy: “Trust the people that knew her before and after over any paid expert.” Compelling before-and-after stories, strategic witness testimony, and visual evidence helped Michael …

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Trial Preparation Through a Strategic Lens | Episode 76 14:00

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Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic sits down with Senior Strategy Advisor Andrew “Andy” Spingler to discuss how thoughtful trial preparation can transform case outcomes. With decades of experience supporting top trial lawyers across the country, Andy shares his strategic approach that emphasizes collaboration and closing arguments. Throug…

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Week 6 (Social Influencers): How Influencers Are Covering The Diddy Trial With Make It Make Sense (MIMS) 44:09

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was recently given the task to cover the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening in and outside of the courtroom. This week, Jericka sits down with the…

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Fighting for Survivors. Holding Predators Accountable | Guy D'Andrea (Sexual Abuse Lawyer) 46:43

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"What is going to drive damages has little to do with what the client is going to say about their therapy records, and instead is going to have everything to do about the conduct of an organization and/or perpetrator. That's what drives the value." Guy D'Andrea is a passionate defender of victims of abuse, and has pursued justice against many notab…

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Week 5 (Witness Testimony): Kanye Arrives, Jane Testifies And A Conversation With Attorney Judie Saunders 43:49

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was recently given the task to cover the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening in and outside of the courtroom. This week, Jericka documents Kanye We…

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181 - Laura Pazin Porter – Resolving a Wrongful Death Case with Empathy, Strategy 45:35

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These cases are “righteous,” explains host Michael Cowen, “because when a tractor trailer is backing across the roadway, it is very difficult for oncoming traffic to see the trailer in time to stop.” He and trial partner Laura Pazin Porter recently resolved just such a case, in which their clients’ father died after striking an 18-wheeler that was …

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The Power of Analogies in Securities Litigation | Episode 75 18:07

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IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisor Chris Dominic is joined by Trial Consultant Michelle Cooper, Esq., for a compelling conversation on how trial teams can use storytelling, visual advocacy, and analogies to make complex financial concepts more relatable in the courtroom. Drawing from their real-world litigation expertise, Chris and Michelle explore…

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The Business Side of a Personal Injury Law Firm | Beau Correll (Personal Injury Lawyer) 54:36

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"We have the mindset that each case we're going to file suit on, we're intending to take it to trial. Absent a material difference or client ambivalence that arises later, we're taking them all to trial. But sometimes the insurance companies start to be more reasonable at the end when they know something big might hit them." Beau Correll leads a bu…

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Week 4 (Psychology): A Discussion About Survivor Responses To Abuse with Dr. Thema Bryant 41:55

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was given the task of covering the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening inside and outside of the courtroom. First, Jericka discusses the case with …

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Week 3 (Culture): A Conversation With Writer/Producer Bonsu Thompson About Diddy's Legacy 37:14

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was given the task of covering the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening inside and outside of the courtroom. This week, Jericka brings on Bonsu Thom…

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180 - Delisi Friday – Are You Making LinkedIn Work for You? 45:04

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In 2023, an American Bar Association report revealed that 81% of lawyers who use social media use LinkedIn. “That sounds like a huge number, but I guarantee you they don't maximize their use of the platform,” Delisi Friday says to host Michael Cowen. The founder of First Call Friday, Delisi trains lawyers how to get the most out of LinkedIn and oth…

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Strengthen Traumatic Injury Cases with Expert Life Care Plans | Episode 74 20:59

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A comprehensive, personalized life care plan can be a game-changer in the courtroom, whether you are advocating for fair compensation or challenging excessive claims. Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Certified Life Care Planner and burn injury specialist Jennifer Wall, PA-C, CLCP, to discuss effective strategies for prese…

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"Vulnerability is Strength" | Andrew Caple-Shaw (Trial Consultant) 1:14:11

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"Just because the jury can't use words, doesn't mean they can't talk to you, it doesn't mean they can't communicate with you. So really listen and really talk." Andrew Caple-Shaw joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers: Virginia's Trial Lawyer Podcast. Andrew is the managing partner at Act of Communication and a professional actor with nearly four decades o…

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Week 2 (The Defense): Kid Cudi Testifies And A Conversation With R. Kelly's Defense Attorney Steven Greenberg 32:41

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was recently given the assignment to cover the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening in and outside fo the courtroom. This week, Jericka brings on a …

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Week 1 (The Prosecution): Opening Statements Plus Cassie Ventura Testifies About Abuse and Freak Offs 35:05

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CBS News Correspondent and CBS Weekend anchor Jericka Duncan was recently given the task to cover the the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her assignment puts her at the courthouse and in the courtroom every day of the trial so she has a front row seat to all of the action happening in and outside of the courtroom. This week, Jericka shares a bit of wh…

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The Power of a Healthy Mindset | Michael Cowen (Personal Injury Lawyer) 45:51

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"All you can do is guide and arm your good jurors to go in there and fight for you." Michael Cowen is one of the most respected voices in the personal injury practice area. Over nearly 30 years, he has tried more than 100 cases and built a reputation for being both a skilled trial lawyer and a generous teacher. Michael started his career in corpora…

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179 - Juishree Samant – The Unexpected Path from Reception Desk to Trial Table 43:20

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Receptionist-turned-litigator Juishree Samant got a masterclass right after law school when she worked in pre-litigation, convincing potential clients to hire the firm and resolving around 500 cases. “It puts you in a position where you're comfortable picking up the phone no matter who it is you're talking to, whether that be the client, whether th…

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IMS Elevate | ASTC Insights on the Modern Jury 6:24

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Senior Client Success Advisor Adam Bloomberg sits down with Chris Dominic, Senior Jury Consulting Advisor at IMS, to discuss insights from Chris’s upcoming CLE presentation, Command the Courtroom: Mastering Speech, Credibility, and Persuasion for the Modern Jury. This engaging conversation explores how today’s jurors differ from those of the past -…

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Conduct Your Focus Groups Correctly | Jessica Brylo (Trial Consultant) 48:43

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"Focus groups give you a lot of time to practice things that you don't get to practice in court. Getting your feet wet where you can do it without spending a bunch of money is really the only way you can do it these days." Jessica Brylo is a trial consultant specializing in jury selection, case framing, focus groups, and trial strategy. She has mor…

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Safetyism and the Rise of Nuclear Verdicts | Episode 72 16:55

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IMS Senior Jury Consulting Advisors Chris Dominic and Jill Leibold, PhD explore the growing influence of safetyism in litigation—a cultural mindset that significantly shapes how jurors evaluate risk, assign responsibility, and determine damages. Dr. Leibold shares findings from her groundbreaking research, revealing how safetyism contributes to the…

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178 - David Christensen and Sarah Kime – Nine Minutes of Neglect: A $9.5 Million Lesson 49:09

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Like a true crime thriller, the story of a gas station's tragic indifference unfolds as Michigan attorneys David Christensen and Sarah Kime share with host Michael Cowen how they secured a $9.5 million verdict after a clerk refused to call 911 for a stabbing victim. Shocking surveillance footage revealed the underage employee's callousness as the 3…

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Trying Cases the Right Way | Chris Finney (Personal Injury Lawyer) 53:30

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"It's really important when you meet your client to develop that authentic connection. Because if I have an authentic connection with my client, we always have a better connection than the defense." Chris Finney joined us for this episode of RVA Trial Lawyers. We discuss how he built his law practice, his commitment to doing trial work the right wa…

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177 - Leon Dacbert – Your Firm Has Legal Software. Now What? 25:18

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"We want our technology to create a better experience for clients and employees, not just one more extra task to do every day," says Leon Dacbert, a lawyer and chief technology officer at Begum Law Group. Leon joins host Michael Cowen to share his experience transitioning from server-based case management software to cloud solutions. Drawing from h…

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"Your Client is Exhibit A, and There is No Exhibit B" | Rand Robins (Personal Injury Lawyer) 1:00:05

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"The toughness and resilience of clients of mine, to see those people pick themselves up off the mat and carry on with life as best they can, is inspiring." Rand Robins joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers. Rand initially studied journalism but found the investigative skills lent themselves well to gathering evidence. He steadily compiled a notebook of c…

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The Rewards of Personal Injury Law | Maureen Farrell (Personal Injury Lawyer) 45:06

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"I think it's wonderful work. I'm grateful every day that I get to do, for money, something that I find incredibly interesting. I think personal injury is the best kept secret—the brightest young attorneys should want to do this kind of work." Maureen Farrell joined us this week on RVA Trial Lawyers. We discuss her work as a personal injury trial l…

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176 - “Ask Michael and Malorie Anything” - Demonstrations and Reenactments 33:55

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"Seeing is believing. When people actually see something rather than just hearing someone talk about it, it makes a huge difference," host Michael Cowen says of the impact of live demonstrations in personal injury cases. In this segment of “Ask Michael and Malorie Anything,” Michael and partner Malorie Peacock reveal how real-world demonstrations c…

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Choosing a Winning Jury | Harry Plotkin (Trial Consultant) 49:02

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"All the best verdicts that I've had, in the opening statement, the jurors' eyes are bugging out and their jaws are hitting the floor. And they tell you afterwards, 'I didn't realize this case was so strong, and I'm sorry that I questioned it in voir dire. But then I heard your case in opening.' So that's where you want them. You don't want to over…

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175 - Harlan Schillinger – Why Your Marketing Isn't Working 51:45

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In 1977, when attorney advertising became legal through the Bates decision, Harlan Schillinger spotted an opportunity that would pioneer an entire industry. In this episode, the self-described "grandfather of legal marketing" shares insights from his nearly five decades of experience with host Michael Cowen. While emphasizing television's enduring …

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The Grind that Creates the Magic | Kenny Berger (Personal Injury Lawyer) 52:50

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"The magic that happens in a case at trial is a lot of times built on the seemingly mundane efforts to get discovery, to take depositions, to request more discovery based on those depositions, to request more depositions based on that discovery, this kind of osmotic relationship between written discovery and depositions, kind of doing the doing and…

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Representing the Catastrophically Injured | Stephanie Grana (Personal Injury Lawyer) 59:55

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"It sucks when we lose, but when we win and hopefully you win more than you lose on our side, it's life changing. I can't get that from any other job. And to know 10 years down the line, and now I've been in practice long enough, 15 years down the line, somebody sends me a card out of the blue and they just say, I was thinking about you. Or in a de…

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174 - Amy Hall – Elevating Your Case with Visual Trial Strategy 53:39

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Host Michael Cowen welcomes back visual trial strategist Amy Hall for a discussion about her work helping lawyers connect with juries through visual displays. As she explains, people remember more of what they see than what they just hear – which makes visuals an important tactic in the courtroom. Her strategy focuses on guiding her clients to dist…

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173 - Malorie Peacock - You Asked. We Answered. 8 Burning Listener Questions 44:41

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In the first installment of their new “Ask Malorie and Michael Anything” feature, host Michael Cowen and colleague Malorie Peacock tackle eight questions from listeners. They offer strategies and tips on topics ranging from launching a career as a personal injury lawyer, to navigating a traumatic brain injury case, to managing doubts about an exper…

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"You Can't Handle The Truth" | Donald Marcari (Personal Injury Lawyer) 1:01:47

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"Find out how this accident affected them. Talk to their spouse, talk to their cousins, their best friends. No matter how big or small, it has affected that person in some way. Maybe they had a good car that was paid for and now they have a car payment. Maybe they had to miss work and can't pay their bills. Maybe they missed their kid's graduation.…