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Legal Owl
by Jock Brocas
Hosted by a mentor with a background in specialist security operations, strategic intuitive intelligence, former military service, and transformational psychology. This podcast brings a rare lens to the challenges lawyers quietly carry. As an advisor to CEOs, leaders, and legal professionals at the edge of change, your host draws on decades of experience in high-pressure environments to deliver grounded, strategic intuitive insight. Each episode explores what truly sustains a legal career—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. From burnout and grief to ethical dissonance and decision fatigue, we examine the internal terrain most lawyers never get to discuss. You’ll also hear interviews with thought leaders and members of the Help Lawyer network—including lawyers, legal support professionals, and expert witnesses. These professionals share real-world insight, experience, and transformation from within the legal field. This isn’t productivity talk. This is transformation—from the ins
Episodes
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Why “Up to Code” Can Be a Weak Defense After a Disaster
Why “Up to Code” Can Be a Weak Defense After a Disaster A building being “up to code” doesn’t automatically mean it was safe—or that code compliance is a complete defense after a disaster. In this episode of Legal Owl, host John speaks with fire protection engineer and legal expert Benjamin Casey...
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The HR Expert Who Sees What the Law Books Miss Why it works:
The conversation features John and now Dr. Regina Romeo discussing her extensive experience in human resources and organizational development, highlighting the importance of lived experience in legal contexts. They explore themes of compliance, the nuances of HR roles, and the complexities of...
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A Former Spy on Why Lawyers Ask the Wrong Questions
Julian Fisher built a career getting people to tell him things they had every reason to keep to themselves. In this episode of the Legal Owl Podcast, he explains why cross-examination puts witnesses straight into fight, flight or freeze, why elicitation works through trust rather than trickery…
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When FMLA Ends, ADA Begins: The Inflection Point Nobody Trains For
When does a workplace decision become a legal case?In this compelling episode of Legal Owl, John speaks with Beth Delima, an experienced HR consultant and legal expert who has worked on more than 200 cases, 98 depositions, and 51 trials. Together, they explore the critical inflection point where...
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LINDSAY CLANCY JURY DEADLOCKED
A discussion between John and Attorney Mark Astor about a high-profile criminal case involving a deadlocked jury, an insanity defense, and the potential for a mistrial. The conversation delves into the legal, psychological, and evidentiary aspects of the case, providing insights into the...
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Lindsay Clancy Guilty Or Innocent?
This conversation delves into the legal and mental health aspects of the Lindsay Clancy criminal murder case, focusing on the defendant's mental state and the application of the insanity defense. Attorney Mark Astor of Astor Simovitch Law joins Legal Owl for a deep dive into the case and the…
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The Lindsay Clancy Case: A Deep Dive into the Psychology
The conversation delves into the complex case of Lindsay Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, and the nuances of her trial. Dr. Richard Zumwalt provides expert insights into the psychological and forensic aspects of the case, exploring topics such as competency to stand trial, psychosis,...
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Understanding Trademarks: Protecting the Public and Your Brand
The primary focus of this podcast episode is the intricate relationship between intellectual property, specifically patents and trademarks, and their pivotal role in safeguarding innovation and business identity. I engage in a profound discourse with Austin Bonderer, an esteemed intellectual...
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Be More Expert Than Lawyer
The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the intricate dynamics of expert witness testimony within the legal framework, particularly emphasizing the critical importance of an expert's impartiality and depth of knowledge. We delve into the complexities that plague the legal...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by a mentor with a background in specialist security operations, strategic intuitive intelligence, former military service, and transformational psychology. This podcast brings a rare lens to the challenges lawyers quietly carry. As an advisor to CEOs, leaders, and legal professionals at the edge of change, your host draws on decades of experience in high-pressure environments to deliver grounded, strategic intuitive insight. Each episode explores what truly sustains a legal career—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. From burnout and grief to ethical dissonance and decision fatigue, we examine the internal terrain most lawyers never get to discuss. You’ll also hear interviews with thought leaders and members of the Help Lawyer network—including lawyers, legal support professionals, and expert witnesses. These professionals share real-world insight, experience, and transformation from within the legal field. This isn’t productivity talk. This is transformation—from the ins
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Jock Brocas
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Hosted by a mentor with a background in specialist security operations, strategic intuitive intelligence, former military service, and transformational psychology. This podcast brings a rare lens to the challenges lawyers quietly carry. As an advisor to CEOs, leaders, and legal professionals at the...
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Legal Owl is created and hosted by Jock Brocas.
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