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Latest Episodes

186-Natalie Arledge-Strategic Choices & Jury Trust: The $1.7 Million Verdict Story
August 31, 2025

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
August 15, 2025

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
July 31, 2025

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
July 15, 2025

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
June 30, 2025

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
June 15, 2025

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?
May 31, 2025

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
May 15, 2025

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
April 30, 2025

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?
April 15, 2025

"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