May the Record Reflect
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsIf you’re a litigator or trial lawyer, your life is full—in and out of the courtroom. May the Record Reflect is the podcast of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and we know that if something related to lawyering is interesting to us, chances are it’s interesting to you, too. Trial skills, office life, personal development, and more—it’s all fair game on May the Record Reflect.
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55. Tell It to the Judge, with Judge Randall Warner and Judge Christopher Whitten
June 11, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBMaricopa County Superior Court Judges Randall Warner and Christopher Whitten team up to talk about telling stories to judges. In this episode, the judges, from their unique vantage point on the bench, reveal what they want to hear or read from counsel, what they don’t, how to write briefs that tell a compelling narrative, where they find inspired (and inspiring) storytelling, and the summer vacations they’re dreaming of. Topics 4:11 Why storytelling matters 7:04 Judges’ versus jurors...
54. Are You in Control Getting Real about Witnesses, with Judge Amy Hanley and Adrienne Johnson
May 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBYou've probably heard that in direct examination, controlling your witness is all about witness prep, while in cross, leading questions are the key. Those oft-repeated tenets are true, say podcast guests Judge Amy Hanley and NITA faculty member Adrienne Johnson, but they oversimplify the specific control techniques that actually work and how attorney style, hearing type, and venue factor in. Tune in as they get specific about the part of trial over which we have the least control: examining ...
53. Preparing Your Witness for the Effective Deposition, with Carl Chamberlin and Whitney Untiedt
April 09, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIn our second interview on The Effective Deposition, Program Director and author Carl Chamberlin returns to the podcast to talk about witness preparation. Joining him is NITA Trustee and Program Director Whitney Untiedt, and together they share tips and perspectives on witness prep sessions and how to ready your witness for the procedural and substantive aspects of being deposed. Carl and Whitney also talk about the ethics obligations of counsel and the ramifications of the recent ABA Formal...
52. Let's "Speak the Truth" about Voir Dire, with Adam Kendall
March 12, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBContent warning: Mentions of sexual assault. Brief, non-graphic discussions of questioning the venire about sexual assault occur at 32:20–32:59 and 42:25–44:34. Experienced trial lawyers are accustomed to being the ones asking the questions, but in this episode, NITA NextGen faculty member Adam Kendall finds himself in the hot seat for once. He’s answering our questions about voir dire: building rapport with the venire through icebreakers and humor, eliciting useful information from potent...
51. Depositions: Asked and Answered, with Veronica Finkelstein
February 13, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBTaking a deposition presents enough challenge as it is without the interference of obstreperous or obstructive counsel, yet it happens anyway and you must be prepared to deal with it. Following her appearance on a NITA panel webcast on depositions in November 2023, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Wilmington Law professor Veronica Finkelstein returns to NITA’s studio71 to answer viewers’ questions about how to manage misbehavior in the deposition room. She also reveals how to be a passionate advo...
50. Persuasion is an Inside Job, with Dominic Gianna
January 09, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBCognitive 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 judge, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and even one’s own self. New Orleans trial legend Dominic Gianna returns to May the Record Reflect to talk about how persuasion science can help you clear the tricky bias barrier. He presents the five most consequential cognitive biases to trial lawyers, the impact each has on fact finders, and suggests ho...
49. Justice at Trial, with James Brosnahan
December 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBMany 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 true. NITA Trustee Emeritus and national treasure James Brosnahan is among them. In Episode 49, this legendary legend reflects on a life in law that has included face-to-face encounters with such cognoscenti as Chief Justice Warren Burger, Senator Orrin Hatch, and the Kennedys. He also talks about his viral LinkedIn series on vocal quality and bre...
48. That's Appealing, with Judge Randall Warner
November 07, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBEvery 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 until the verdict is read before you start thinking about what comes next, you’re already bringing up the rear. Judge Randall Warner of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County joins the podcast to discuss the potential appeal issues you should be thinking about during litigation, the pretrial phase, and at trial; what issues are ripe f...
47. Beginning the Effective Deposition, with Carl Chamberlin
October 11, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBAt a time when more cases settle than go to trial, the deposition has become of utmost significance. Our guest Carl Chamberlin draws upon his experience taking and defending depositions in private practice as well as teaching deposition skills for 30 years. As the new author of The Effective Deposition, the topic is top of mind lately for Carl, so he joins us to talk about how to kick off a truly effective deposition with introductory matters and preliminary and substantive questioning techn...
46. The Secrets of Opening Statements, with Brooke Latta
September 12, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBContent 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 your opening statement is a crucial place to do it. It’s also Assistant U.S. Attorney Brooke Latta’s favorite part of trial, so she joined the podcast to discuss her best tips on telling the right story, using visual aids for maximum impact, and pulling out all the stops to captivate your jurors. She also talks about some of her own openings at ...
45. Courtroom Demeanor, with Shareema Abel
August 08, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBWithout 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 prevailing at trial. But if your demeanor and presentation style lack polish, you might be getting in your own way. Special Counsel to the New York City MTA Inspector General and NITA Program Director Shareema Abel joins May the Record Reflect to talk about courtroom composure, interpersonal conduct, oral advocacy, self-expression, and so much more...
44. Unscripted Redirect, with Justin Bernstein and Spencer Pahlke
July 11, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBNITA Education Director Rhani Lott Choi returns to May the Record Reflect, this time as guest host, to interview trial competition coaches Justin Bernstein and Spencer Pahlke. You may know Justin and Spencer from Unscripted Direct, the trial advocacy podcast for the law school community. Tune in to this blast from your mock trial past to hear about how advocacy skills transfer from law school to law practice to life; the forgotten lessons of mock trial that you should resurrect; and how lear...
43. Can I Get a Witness?, with Hon. Chris Whitten
June 13, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBYou may see depositions as your golden opportunity to preserve testimony, elicit admissions, and test theories—but for your witness, depositions are a veritable stewpot of jangled nerves and apprehension. In this episode, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Whitten shares what you can do to ensure your witness walks into a deposition feeling at ease with the process and ready to handle even the toughest questions. Judge Whitten reflects on role-playing, using video as a prep too...
42. Direct Neglect Where Is the Love, with Hon. Amy Hanley and Dennericka Brooks
May 09, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBHow 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 and faces as we make on our way to the fireworks of cross and closing. Yet, if you’re not using direct to tell a clear, persuasive story, you’re going to lose your case. According to Judge Amy Hanley and Dennericka Brooks, when you approach direct with the same zest as you do cross, you’ll get the best out of your witnesses, avoid rambling or baff...
41. Slipstreams and Wormholes, with Rhani Lott Choi
April 11, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBThe profession of trial lawyering has a steep, intense learning curve requiring years of practice (and “practice”) before you begin to feel like you’ve got a grip on it. What if you could shave years off that timeline. NITA’s Education Director Rhani Lott Choi rejoins the podcast to talk about how trial lawyers can compress time through wormholes, slipstreams, and mentorship. Topics 5:00 Time compression through wormholes 22:30 And slipstreams 29:34 And mentorship 34:22 A word about Par...
40. The Resilient Lawyer, with Henry Su
March 14, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBBeing a trial lawyer is a challenging job even apart from the actual, technical work of lawyering in the courtroom. Legal advocacy often places emotional burdens upon trial attorneys that can be a lot to manage. Henry Su joins the podcast to dissect the various stressors associated with trial work and offers his insights into managing stress through mindfulness. Topics 3:27 Occupational hazards of being a trial lawyer 10:09 Toll of adversarial work 14:11 Basic obligations to the clien...
39: Off Broadway and Into Court, with Kevin Newbury and Kate Douglas
February 14, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBTheatre wunderkinds and storytelling specialists Kevin Newbury and Kate Douglas join the podcast to tell stories about telling stories. Kevin and Kate discuss how universal themes, conflicts, and archetypes can be used as formulas for brainstorming; suggest some practices you should borrow from writing for the stage; and reveal which pandemic-era guilty pleasure can actually make you a more engaging storyteller. Topics 4:27 Translating events into a story 6:11 Why good storytelling ...
38. Trial Practice Resolutions for the New Year, with Steve Wood
January 10, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBIf you’re looking for some resolutions for improving as a trial lawyer, let veteran prosecutor Steve Wood be your guide. In this episode (originally aired in 2021), Steve shares the top ten trial tips that always brought him luck. Any one of these would make for an ideal goal to shoot for in 2023. Steve also talks about public service and his lengthy career in law. 2:58 Tip #1 5:35 Why law? 7:33 Tip #2 10:46 Recollections of his first trial 13:23 Tip #3 18:23 Favorite part of trial 2...
37. Explicit Bias and the Jury Box, with Raam Wong
December 14, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBSomething that concerns trial lawyers more than ever is seating a juror with intractable explicit biases or who believes in conspiracy theories. King County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Raam Wong experienced this situation when he prosecuted a high-profile, near-fatal shooting of an antifascist protester during a demonstration in Seattle in 2017. Raam joins the podcast to talk about voir dire and deselection tactics, experts and evidence, and checking your own biases at the courtroom d...
36. I’ll Be the Judge of That: Best Advice from NITA’s Judges
November 08, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis month’s episode features advice and observations from some of NITA’s top judges, who serve as faculty, presenters, and board members. They share their reflections on what they’ve seen from their unique vantage point on the bench and dispense helpful tips for the next time you’re in court. Topics 2:13 What counsel should know before setting foot in my courtroom 10:30 Most common mistake I see lawyers make in my courtroom 17:55 Impressive or memorable things a lawyer has done durin...
35. The Great Pretender, with Judge Ruth Rocker McMullin
October 11, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBImposter syndrome is a common phenomenon among lawyers, often starting in law school, where self-doubt about your spot among so many wunderkinds can shake your sense of achievement and belonging. Gwinnett County Magistrate Court Judge Ruth Rocker McMullin joins the podcast to discuss what imposter syndrome looks like when it shows up in lawyers’ lives, how she got out of her own way as her legal career pivoted into new directions, what happens at the intersection of imposter syndrome and imp...
34. Upon Further Examination, with Rhani Lott Choi and Kate Sandlin
September 16, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThe spontaneity of cross-examination and impeachment often intimidates lawyers early in their trial career. NITA Education Director Rhani Lott Choi and Denver trial lawyer Kate Sandlin have been there, done that — and in this episode, they disclose their favorite tips that honed their skills and settled their nerves. Rhani and Kate talk about how to feel at ease in the moment, advance-prep for the “spontaneity” of cross and impeachment, bring wily witnesses to heel, use demonstratives to pin...
33. The Secrets of Persuasive Legal Storytelling
August 09, 2022 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBLegal communications specialist David Mann joins the podcast to encourage listeners become masters of persuasion through storytelling. In this episode, David explains that legal case storytelling is not just for trials, tells how to flip the narrative script and align the fact finder with your client, and reveals a trove of writing techniques that help sharpen your writing and storytelling skills. Content Warning: Mention of sexual assault. A brief, non-graphic discussion of a defendant’s s...
32. The Tense Trio, with Judge Amy Hanley and Cheryl Brown Wattley
July 19, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBKansas District Court Judge Amy Hanley is joined by UNT Dallas College of Law Professor Cheryl Brown Wattley for a lively discussion of “the tense trio”: objections, cross-examination, and impeachment. Find out what these elements of a trial have in common; why trial lawyers face so much pressure around them; how to overcome the challenges of the tense trio at trial; and what mentorship means to career development. Topics 3:31 What is the “tense trio”? 3:56 What makes these parts...
31. Goliath Hits Back, with Judge Nancy Gertner and Reuben Guttman
June 14, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBRetired federal judge Nancy Gertner and class action lawyer Reuben Guttman discuss the impact of Twombly and Iqbal, two SCOTUS decisions that precipitated critical changes in pleading, class certification, and expert standards that have affected a complaint’s capacity for making it past the motion-to-dismiss stage. In this wide-ranging interview, they talk about the challenges these decisions have on both judges and practitioners and how the landmark case of Brown v. Board might fare under p...
30. Your Courtroom Comeback, with Carol Sowers
May 02, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAs social distancing and K95s finally become visible in the rearview mirror, communications expert Carol Sowers returns to the podcast to coach listeners through the yips of post-lockdown performance anxiety and rusty face-to-face social skills, and to discuss the remote advocacy habits we created that are worth keeping and refining. She also touches on a few subtle ways lawyers inadvertently undermine their authenticity and credibility. Topics 2:57 Staring down the yips 9:46 Our be...
29. Gathering Admissions, with Jason Young
March 31, 2022 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn Episode 29 of May the Record Reflect, we gather all sorts of admissions—about depositions—from NITA NextGen alumni faculty member Jason Young. After taking and defending thousands of depositions throughout his career, he’s no-nonsense and has figured out how to make the challenges easier on himself, his clients, and his witnesses. Jason also talks about the crucial work–life decisions all lawyers face as they begin their careers. Topics 2:58 The hard part of taking depositions 5:...
28. Give ‘em the Ol’ Razzle Dazzle, with Dominic Gianna
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn Episode 28 of May the Record Reflect, New Orleans trial legend Dominic Gianna introduces the concept of “audience-centric advocacy” and how to reach jurors and judges through effective storytelling, psychological insights, and physical performance. This self-professed “Broadway theater kid” talks about stepping into your own personal style, becoming comfortable in your own skin, why you need log lines and tag lines, and how he became the legal consultant on My Cousin Vinny.' Topics 3:26...
27. Closing Time, with Luke Cass
February 08, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn Episode 27 of May the Record Reflect, former federal prosecutor Luke Cass slides into the hot seat to answer questions about closing arguments. He shares what he learned in working civil and criminal cases for the DOJ in Puerto Rico and D.C., with a particular emphasis on reversals on closing: what they are, why they happen, and what happens next. Topics 3:39 Closing argument is the time for … 4:04 Advantages and challenges for counsel in closing argument 6:44 When to devel...
26. Direct Hit, with Mike Beckwith
January 04, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB26. Direct Hit, with Mike Beckwith In Episode 26 of May the Record Reflect, we’re joined by trial veteran Mike Beckwith to talk about one of the foundations of trial practice: the direct examination. As a Chief Assistant United States Attorney with the Department of Justice, Mike has litigated hundreds of cases before trial courts in multiple federal districts and the Ninth Circuit. Tune in to find out why he thinks direct examination is crucial to your case, the best way to deal with bad ...
25: Best of 2021
December 07, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn Episode 25 of May the Record Reflect, we take a listen to the best tips we heard from each episode in 2021. To hear the full episodes from which each tip was derived, please visit our podcasts on nita.org here. Topics 1:47 Dick Harpootlian 3:49 Alison Reagan 5:57 Dean Marc Miller 9:14 Helen Geib 11:28 BJ Moore 14:35 Alicia Aquino 16:22 Shannon Bales 17:35 Hon. Nancy Vaidik 20:15 Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla 21:59 Judith Gaton 23:29 Steve Wood 27:16 J.C. ...
24: Tips and Tales, with Legal Legend Dick Harpootlian
November 02, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn Episode 24 of May the Record Reflect, we’re joined by legendary American trial lawyer Dick Harpootlian. He takes a moment out from representing Alex Murdaugh to describe the roundabout way he entered law and became one of the nation’s top trial lawyers, discuss what it was like to work death penalty cases and prosecute an infamous mass murderer, and reveal advocacy tips that have always brought him luck. Topics 3:28 The accidental lawyer 7:14 Winning . . . and losing 8:48 Introducing Pee...
23. My Landmark SCOTUS Case with Jo Carol LaFleur Nesset-Sale
October 11, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn Episode 23 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jo Carol Nesset-Sale, who as a young woman brought forth a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit that found its way to the United States Supreme Court. Her case, Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur, was part of the societal sea change that resulted in women being able to remain in the workforce as their families grew. Jo Carol’s experience lit a fire in her to become a lawyer herself and transform the lives of her clients she serves. Topics 2:0...
23. My Landmark SCOTUS Case with Jo Carol LaFleur Nesset-Sale
October 11, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn Episode 23 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jo Carol Nesset-Sale, who as a young woman brought forth a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit that found its way to the United States Supreme Court. Her case, Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur, was part of the societal sea change that resulted in women being able to remain in the workforce as their families grew. Jo Carol’s experience lit a fire in her to become a lawyer herself and transform the lives of her clients she serves. Topics 2:0...
22. Pretrial Advocacy, with Reuben Guttman and J.C. Lore
September 07, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn Episode 22 of May the Record Reflect, Reuben Guttman and J.C. Lore discuss their new book, Pretrial Advocacy, and why modern litigation practices necessitate early, close attention from practitioners. They discuss the interplay of early discovery with the Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure, how law schools are responding to “front-loaded” litigation that often results in fewer jury trials, why public interest law matters, and what’s exciting about pretrial. Topics 3:37 ...
21: Top 10 Trial Tips that Make a Difference, with Steve Wood
August 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn Episode 21 of May the Record Reflect, veteran prosecutor Steve Wood joins us to share his ten favorite trial tips. He also talks about what he remembers about his first trial, his life in public service as the Delaware DOJ’s leading trial attorney, and the other reflections on living the lawyering life. Topics 2:43 Tip #1 5:20 Why law? 7:18 Tip #2 10:31 Recollections of his first trial 13:08 Tip #3 18:08 Favorite part of trial 25:04 Tip #4 27:15 Nerves and anxiety about tr...
20: Top 10 Trial Tips that Make a Difference, with Steve Wood
July 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn Episode 20 of May the Record Reflect, veteran prosecutor Steve Wood joins us to share his ten favorite trial tips. He also talks about what he remembers about his first trial, his life in public service as the Delaware DOJ’s leading trial attorney, and the other reflections on living the lawyering life. Topics 2:43 Tip #1 5:20 Why law? 7:18 Tip #2 10:31 Recollections of his first trial 13:08 Tip #3 18:08 Favorite part of trial 25:04 Tip #4 27:15 Nerves and anxiety about tr...
20: Trial Style and Courtroom Confidence, with Judith Gaton
July 06, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn Episode 20 of May the Record Reflect, trial lawyer and wardrobe consultation Judith Gaton joins us to explain why style matters in the courtroom and how to dress for post-pandemic office life at a time when the expected corporate culture—and maybe our bodies—have changed. Topics 3:05 Why your clothes matter 5:36 But isn’t style frivolous? 13:18 Work clothes that no longer “fit” 16:22 Evaluating your wardrobe after covid 18:45 What pieces to invest in, and what to save on 21:48 Pand...
19: Upleveling Your Oral Advocacy Skills, with Hon. Nancy Vaidik and Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn Episode 19 of May the Record Reflect, Judge Nancy Vaidik of the Indiana Court of Appeals and international communications consultant Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla, are in the hot seat to share insights from their new book, Point Well Made, Persuasive Oral Advocacy. They reveal why oral advocacy still matters in a time when most cases settle before going to trial, how to better know your judge to give yourself a leg up, and what are the highs and lows of ruling from the Zoom bench. Topics 3:...
18: Now Presenting: Why You Need a Trial Tech to Run the Show, with Shannon Bales and Alicia Aquino
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn Episode 18 of “May the Record Reflect,” we’re talking about something that’s all too often an afterthought when a case goes to trial: the electronic courtroom presentation. When expertly executed by a trial technologist, a trial presentation will provide you and your fact-finders one shortcut after another that ease courtroom procedures and benefit your client. Trial technologists Shannon Bales and Alicia Aquino share their insights, recommendations, and best practices that will have you ...
17: Can You Hack It? Protecting Electronic Client Data, with Helen Geib and BJ Moore
April 06, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIn Episode 17 of “May the Record Reflect,” we’re talking about cybersecurity for law firms: why it’s important, how to prevent hackers from accessing your clients’ electronic data, what to do if it happens, and what ethics canons have to say about it. Patent attorney and e-discovery expert Helen Geib and technologist BJ Moore share their tips to help you manage this important and often overlooked aspect of law firm management. Topics 4:00 Why law firms are a rich target for cyberhack...
16. 50 Tips for 50 Years, Part 2
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode of May the Record Reflect, we continue our 50th anniversary celebration by picking up where we left off in Episode 15. Part II of this “50 Tips for 50 Years” mini-series gives you best practices for dealing with nerves at trial, how to improve your public speaking skills, and delivering a sound winning argument, as shared by NITA program directors, faculty members, authors, and members of the Board of Trustees. 1:25 Dealing with nerves at trial—or anywhere 15:11 Getting...
15: 50 Tips for 50 Years, Part 1
February 09, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB2021 marks fifty years of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy as the nation’s go-to gold standard in All Things Advocacy. Here on the podcast, we wanted to celebrate this year-long occasion with our gift to you: 50 trial tips for each of NITA’s 50 years. In this first episode of a special two-part series, a cross-section of NITA program directors, faculty members, authors, and members of the Board of Trustees share their best tips and tricks for improving trial skills. 1:35 Choo...
14. Paper Chase, with Marc Miller and Allison Regan
January 08, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn Episode 14 of “May the Record Reflect,” we gather insight on how to start your legal career against a daunting backdrop of covid, layoffs, and societal change. Listen as Dean Marc Miller of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and Allison Regan, professional development director at Houston’s Bracewell law firm, offer their perspectives on being a successful law student and young lawyer during this unique moment in our nation’s history. Topics 3:33 Is this a t...
13. One on One on One, with Judge Mark Drummond and Carol Sowers
November 03, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn Episode 13 of “May the Record Reflect,” communications specialist Carol Sowers returns, bringing Judge Mark Drummond with her, to talk about meeting needs of the trial community in the strange new world of Zoom. Video hearings, depositions, jury trials, and even conference calls are now the new normal, but when your client has everything on the line, you must elevate your on-camera presentation. Judge Drummond and Carol talk about NITA’s 1:1 coaching that helps you do exactly that, and th...
12. Career Development in the Time of COVID, with Amy Hancock and Tim Henderson
October 06, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn Episode 12 of “May the Record Reflect,” we get tools, tips, and resources that will help you keep up momentum in your legal career development. Professional development officers Amy Hancock and Tim Henderson talk about making the most of the challenges—and opportunities—that the pandemic has brought. Topics 3:49 Effects of pandemic on legal career development 5:36 Work-life balance for the home office 10:50 Leadership support during individual struggles 16:17 Fostering collegiality 19:2...
11. Women in Law, with Judge Alia Moses and Nicole Westbrook
September 01, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIn Episode 11 of the podcast, we discuss issues that women face as legal practitioners. Guests Judge Alia Moses and civil litigator Nicole Westbrook talk about how their shared passion for the law forged their respective career paths and offer guidance for navigating the personal and professional perils common to the practice of law. Judge Moses is the first woman federal judge in history to be seated on the federal bench for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Westbro...
10: Taking Trials in Stride, with Mental Performance Coach Will Murray
August 04, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn Episode 10, Boulder, Colorado-based coach Will Murray shares how trial lawyers can take the techniques of triathlon performance and endurance training that Murray specializes in and apply them to the endurance tests of litigation and trial practice. Much of it is mental, he notes, and tells us how to develop discipline, recode memories and motivations in our brains, calm our nerves in the moment, deal with traumatic stress (our clients’ and our own), and even get a better night’s sleep in...
9. The Other “Bar” Association: Alcoholism in the Legal Community, with DeAnna Crosby
July 07, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBA joint ABA/Hazelden study in 2016 found significant rates of anxiety, depression, suicide, alcoholism, and addiction among licensed, employed lawyers in America. In Episode 9, we hear from DeAnna Crosby, addictions specialist and clinical director of a dual-diagnosis treatment clinic in Southern California, about the unique caretaking responsibilities that make lawyers susceptible to anxiety, depression, and self-medication and what resources are available to create a life beyond the bottle...
9. The Other “Bar” Association: Alcoholism in the Legal Community, with DeAnna Crosby
July 07, 2020 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBA joint ABA/Hazelden study in 2016 found significant rates of anxiety, depression, suicide, alcoholism, and addiction among licensed, employed lawyers in America. In Episode 9, we hear from DeAnna Crosby, addictions specialist and clinical director of a dual-diagnosis treatment clinic in Southern California, about the unique caretaking responsibilities that make lawyers susceptible to anxiety, depression, and self-medication and what resources are available to create a life beyond the bottle...