Charla Aldous – A Masterclass in Facing Down Corporate Defendants

At her first plaintiffs’ trial, Charla Aldous was the lead lawyer on a team of four, with one legal assistant. The defense, oil and gas station giant Conoco, had around a dozen lawyers and 50 support staff.Plaintiffs’ lawyers will want to tune into this episode of Trial Lawyers University to hear what happened next. With host Dan Ambrose, Charla, of Aldous \ Walker, reveals humorous, surprising, and poignant moments on her journey to winning high-profile and high-verdict cases. In addition to Conoco, she discusses victories against the Episcopal School of Dallas and Greyhound Lines. Charla also outlines her strategies for success, from voir dire to cross-examining witnesses. And when it’s time to close, she shares her tactic for how plaintiffs’ lawyers can empower the jury. Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Charla Aldous | Aldous \ Walker LLP | LinkedIn☑️ Aldous \ Walker on Facebook, X, YouTube☑️ TLU VEGAS☑️ Trial Lawyers University Website☑️ TLU On Demand Instant access to live lectures, case analysis, and skills training videos☑️ TLU on X, Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeEpisode SnapshotThe case that made Charla love plaintiffs’ workThe defense witness that was “manna from heaven” in a $10.5M caseThe case she’s most proud ofUsing John Campbell’s big data approach to take down Greyhound LinesProduced and Powered by LawPods

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