Spencer Lucas – Pursuing Justice for Sexual Abuse Survivors, Securing $135 Million

Spencer Lucas learned three important lessons from legendary personal injury lawyer Brian Panish: preparation, aggressiveness, and authenticity. A partner at the firm Brian co-founded, Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP, Spencer put those lessons to work, with Brian, to secure $135 million for two survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Listen in as Spencer breaks down the case against the Moreno Valley Unified School District for host Dan Ambrose. In addition to describing hurdles that the team overcame, Spencer discusses spearheading the firm’s efforts to find justice for sexual abuse survivors in the wake of California’s Assembly Bill 218, which gives survivors the right to file claims that were otherwise time-barred. As Spencer explains, it’s less about the monetary results and more about shining a light on institutions that covered up abuse. “It’s been incredibly satisfying for me as a lawyer to be a part of this awareness,” he says.At TLU Vegas, Spencer will lead a workshop about navigating sexual abuse cases, sharing insight on strategic considerations for discovery, depositions, witnesses, and more.Train and Connect with the Titans☑️ Spencer Lucas | LinkedIn | Email☑️ Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook☑️ TLU VEGAS☑️ Trial Lawyers University☑️ 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 SnapshotSpencer’s hometown: Port Orchard, Washington. No port, no orchard, but a lovely place to grow upHis pedigree: great-grandparents who were immigrants and practiced law to help their communityWhy he turned to accident law after meeting an injured accountant at H&R Block during law schoolThe story of meeting legal giant Brian Panish began with talking footballHow he spearheaded his firm’s efforts to pursue justice for sexual abuse survivors after California’s Assembly Bill 218A preview of Spencer’s workshop at TLU Vegas: case-framing sex abuse casesBackground of Spencer’s victory in Brady Blair and Justin McGregor versus the Moreno Valley Unified School DistrictHow a focus group helped Spencer frame the caseThe defense’s data dump that produced the smoking gunWhat the notebook that the retired principal tossed away on the stand revealedProduced and Powered by LawPods

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