Cross That Connects: Story, Strategy, and Credibility | Attorney Nick Rowley | S5 Ep. 1

In the Season 5 premiere of Best Practices with Kenny Berger, attorney Nick Rowley joins Kenny Berger to share the strategy and storytelling behind his $37 million verdict in a high-stakes trial.Nick dives into how cross-examination can be used to advance your case—not just tear down a witness. He discusses how to adjust your tone, pace, and pressure depending on jury feedback, and why sometimes the smartest move is stepping back to let co-counsel take the next witness.From turning defense experts into plaintiff witnesses to delivering a closing argument that reframed non-economic damages as fundamental rights, Nick breaks down what it means to be both aggressive and adaptive in the courtroom.The episode also explores the value of deep client relationships, trial team collaboration, and how preparation wins cases.