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186-Natalie Arledge-Strategic Choices & Jury Trust: The $1.7 Million Verdict Story
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, an
185-Todd Tracy- Crashworthiness & Collaboration: Lessons from Todd Tracy
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
184-Robert Hirschhorn-From Courtroom to AI: Robert Hirschhorn's Journey in Jury Consulting
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
183-Malorie Peacock- The 30-Minute Witness: Keeping Juries Engaged
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 tes
182 - Sonia Rodriguez – Winning An $8.5M Verdict After A Client's Phenomenal Recovery From A TBI
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. Compel
181 - Laura Pazin Porter – Resolving a Wrongful Death Case with Empathy, Strategy
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 resolv
180 - Delisi Friday – Are You Making LinkedIn Work for You?
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
179 - Juishree Samant – The Unexpected Path from Reception Desk to Trial Table
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 pic
178 - David Christensen and Sarah Kime – Nine Minutes of Neglect: A $9.5 Million Lesson
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 stabb
177 - Leon Dacbert – Your Firm Has Legal Software. Now What?
"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 experie