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Trial Lawyer Prep

May 31, 2023

Roleplaying is a versatile technique that can be employed to prepare for challenging scenarios, including cross-examinations and depositions. As trial lawyers, it is an effective tool that can improve our preparedness to handle complex legal situations. 

Today's discussion will focus on roleplay's application in getting...


May 24, 2023

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Erlich, an employment lawyer out in California, and we talk about a book we both read called “Influence is Your Superpower.” The author, Zoe Chance, put a lot of her research into this book about influence and the psychology of influence. As trial lawyers, we've got to deal...


May 17, 2023

In this episode, we explore how focus group clips can be used as tools in mediations. Specifically, I’m sharing five simple things that we can do as plaintiff's lawyers to help our mediations, as presented by a loved and respected mediator on both sides of the aisle.

Learn about virtual versus in-person mediations...


May 10, 2023

When we're preparing a client for testimony, whether for deposition or trial, there are basic concepts you need to keep in mind. As trial lawyers, we could be so engulfed in a lot of things that sometimes, we need to step back and look at things from a ground-level perspective. 

In this episode, I’m going to discuss...


May 3, 2023

Don't skip out on measuring the credibility of your witnesses and seeing the power of influence that they have over the decision-makers in your case. And one of the best ways to do that is through witness clips. 

In this episode, we discuss the importance and the usability of witness clips in a focus group. Through...