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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
176 - “Ask Michael and Malorie Anything” - Demonstrations and Reenactments
"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 an
175 - Harlan Schillinger – Why Your Marketing Isn't Working
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 near
174 - Amy Hall – Elevating Your Case with Visual Trial Strategy
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 vi
173 - Malorie Peacock - You Asked. We Answered. 8 Burning Listener Questions
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 persona