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Trial Lawyer Nation — 190 episodes
209- Onboarding Attorneys the Right Way: Lessons from Michael Cowen & Malorie Peacock
208- Behind the Trial: Michael Cowen and Malorie Peacock on Preparation, Strategy, and Adaptability
207- The Power of Case Framing: Sharif Gray's Approach to Winning at Trial
206- Nathan Gaffney on Leveraging AI in Legal Practice
205- Trial Series | Damages, Jury Selection, and Trial Confidence
204- How Dennis "DM" Meador Built Authority, Attracted Clients, and Created Freedom Through Podcasting
203- Trial Ready: Michael Cowen & Sonia Rodriguez on Mindset, Logistics & AI in the Courtroom
202- Jay Madheswaran on AI in the Courtroom: How Eve Is Transforming Plaintiff Law with Speed, Accuracy, and Trust
201- Breaking the Mold: Natanya Brooks on Creativity, Authenticity, and Winning Over Juries
200- Michael James on Trial Strategy, Adaptability, and Overcoming Challenges
199- Developing Great Trial Lawyers: John Romano on Preparation, Passion, and Purpose
198-Blake Brunkenhoefer & Malorie Peacock- Inside a High-Stakes Bus Crash Trial: Strategy, Teamwork, and Execution
197-Chirs Earley-Built with Intention: Marketing, Mindset, and Meaningful Growth with Chris Earley
196-How to Dig Deeper in Discovery with Sonia Rodriguez
195-Malorie Peacock-New Year, New Goals with Malorie Peacock: Strategies for Success in 2026
194-Lessons Learned in 2025 with Sonia Rodriguez: Reflecting on the Past Year
193-Trial Lawyer Nation: Best Moments of 2025
192-Michael Leizerman-How Michael Leizerman Secured an $82.1 Million Win in a Landmark Trucking Case
191-Trial Series: The Art of Cross-Examining Defense Medical Personnel
190-Nicholas Liakas & Jessica Brylo- Beyond The Verdict: How Preparation and Credibility Win Tough Cases
189-Michael Cowen-Mastering the Art and Heart of Legal Practice
188-Trial Series- The Effective Examination of Treating Doctors
187-David Craig-The Path to Legal Excellence and Innovation
186-Natalie Arledge-Strategic Choices & Jury Trust: The $1.7 Million Verdict Story
185-Todd Tracy- Crashworthiness & Collaboration: Lessons from Todd Tracy
184-Robert Hirschhorn-From Courtroom to AI: Robert Hirschhorn's Journey in Jury Consulting
183-Trial Series- The 30-Minute Witness: Keeping Juries Engaged
182 - Sonia Rodriguez – Winning An $8.5M Verdict After A Client's Phenomenal Recovery From A TBI
181 - Laura Pazin Porter – Resolving a Wrongful Death Case with Empathy, Strategy
180 - Delisi Friday – Are You Making LinkedIn Work for You?
179 - Juishree Samant – The Unexpected Path from Reception Desk to Trial Table
178 - David Christensen and Sarah Kime – Nine Minutes of Neglect: A $9.5 Million Lesson
177 - Leon Dacbert – Your Firm Has Legal Software. Now What?
176 - “Ask Michael and Malorie Anything” - Demonstrations and Reenactments
175 - Harlan Schillinger – Why Your Marketing Isn't Working
174 - Amy Hall – Elevating Your Case with Visual Trial Strategy
173 - Malorie Peacock - You Asked. We Answered. 8 Burning Listener Questions
172 - Brian Glass – Leveraging Accountability, Delegation, and Data to Steer a Firm
171 - Jason Hennessey – You Can’t Control Google’s Algorithm; You Can Master Digital Marketing
170 - Dirk Derrick – Leveraging the Transformative Power of Focus Groups
169 - Sonia Rodriguez – Life Happens; Past Injuries Aren’t Fatal to PI Clients’ Claims
168 - Mike Alder – Why Lawyers Need Discipline, Consistency, and a Spiked Meditation Mat
167 - Malorie Peacock – The Law Firm Manager’s Guide to Ditching Drama, Accentuating Accountability
166 - Darryl Isaacs - In a World with Millions of Lawyers, You Can Stand Out
165 - Drew Gilliland and Teana Overton – Little Pinky, Big Verdict: $1.8 Million
164 - Abbey Vela - Strategies for Building and Maintaining an Attorney Referral-Based Practice
163 - Joe Fried – $16.2 Million Verdict in Pioneering Case against Amazon
162 - Jessica Brylo – Harnessing the Power of Big Data and Focus Groups
161 - Dan Ambrose’s Trial Lawyers University – Big Names, Boot Camps, Case Breakdowns
160 - Bruce Inosencio – The Four Words that Drove His Record-Setting Verdict
159 - Sean Claggett – The Billion Dollar Ask That Birthed JuryBall
158 - Malorie Peacock – A Case is About the Jurors: Winning a Tough Wrongful Death Case
157 - Przemek Lubecki–Focus on Process and Human Connection for Trial Success
156 - Sonia Rodriguez – Incredible Settlements Come From Being Ready for Trial
155 - Big Rig Bootcamp – Your Gateway to Mastering Trucking Litigation
154 - Lara Brock–Whether in Trial or Arbitration, Compete to Win
153 - Sach Oliver–Depositions Are Trial
152 - Odalys Lopez – How to Develop Attorney Skills and Mindset in Your Law Firm
151 - Alex Begum - $2.1 Million Verdict in a Tough Case
150 - Malorie Peacock - How to Move the Ball Forward and Not Just Do Busy Work
149 - Robert Ingalls - The Power of a Podcast: Build Trust with Prospects Before They Pick Up the Phone
148 - Gyi Tsakalakis - How to Promote Your Law Firm With Digital Legal Marketing Expert Gyi Tsakalakis
147 - Robert Disque – Are You a Trial Lawyer or Just a Litigator?
146 - Anthony Vessel on Leadership, Empathy, and Professional Development
145 - Natalie Arledge - Goal-Setting for Success: Michael and Natalie's Roadmap for 2024
144 - Eric Oliver - Beyond the Facts: Trial Consultant Eric Oliver on How to Tell Your Client’s Story
143 - Malorie Peacock - Employees Can’t Read Minds: Michael and Malorie on Law Firm Training
142 - Ed Ciarimboli - Visuals, Sequencing, and Zoom: Ed Ciarimboli on Trying Cases Post-COVID
141 - Malorie Peacock - How Michael and Malorie Got a $17.5 Million Verdict in a Tough Case (Part 2)
140 - Maxey Scherr - From Theater to Trial: Maxey Scherr on Starting Strong, Establishing Your Reputation, and Letting Go
139 - Malorie Peacock - How Michael and Malorie Got a $17.5 Million Verdict in a Tough Case
138 - Rick Friedman - Unlocking Success: Rick Friedman on Trying Cases, Self-Improvement, and Framing Moral Truth
137 - Michael Leizerman - How Michael Leizerman Won $18 million in a Tough Case
136 - Natalie Arledge - Can You Be a Successful Trial Lawyer Without Being a Sh*tty Parent?
135 - Amy Hall - The “Formula” for Effective Visual Trial Strategy
134 - Sonia Rodriguez - Cracking the Expert Witness Code: Getting the Best from Your Retained Experts
133 - Michael Neff - Navigating Premises Liability Cases: Insights from a Seasoned Trial Lawyer
132 - Malorie Peacock - The Hidden Power of Lay Witnesses
131 - John Romano - The Art of Trial Preparation
130 - Malorie Peacock - Keeping Calm Amidst the Chaos: How to Handle Difficult Clients
129 - Peter Anderson - Powerful Persuasion: Unveiling Peter Anderson's Trial Strategies and Energy Secrets
128 – Malorie Peacock – Mastering the Art of Case Valuation: Strategies and Insights for Successful Negotiations
115 – Malorie Peacock – How to Get Compelling Testimony From Treating Doctors
114 – Brandon Thompson – Winning Medical Malpractice Cases
113 – Malorie Peacock – Michael and Malorie’s Latest Trial
112 – Krystal Cantu-Cuate – The Healing Journey: Facing Traumas and Truths
111 – Malorie Peacock – How To Keep Your Team Running While You’re Away
110 – Bill Biggs – Why Every Problem Is a Leadership Problem
109 – Malorie Peacock – Practical Procedures: Creation, Education & Implementation
108 – Jessica Brylo – Trial Dynamics: Tipping the Scales in Your Favor
107 – Stefano Portigliatti – The Power of the Individual: Insights into Juror Psychology, Communication & Understanding
106 – Malorie Peacock – The Only Constant: Overcoming Change
105 – Keith Mitnik – Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work
104 – Jamal Alsaffar – Sutherland Springs: The Untold Story of a Foreseeable Tragedy
103 – Delisi Friday – A Bittersweet Victory: Post-Trial Discussion
102 – Michael Leizerman – The Value of Life: Understanding What Was Taken
101 – Laura Pazin Porter – Pushing Forward: The Journey to Partner
100 – David Ball – Damages Evolving: Practicing Law in an Ever-Changing World
99 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Pursuit of Happiness: Building the Attorney-Client Alliance
98 – Delisi Friday – Scaling Your Law Firm, Your Way
97 – Chris Finney – Maximizing Value In Your Life & Law Practice
96 – Malorie Peacock – Building Your Profitable Law Firm
95 – Jody C. Moore – A Righteous Claim: Fighting Elder Abuse
94 – Delisi Friday – Building Your Leadership Dream Team
93 – Hans Poppe – David vs. Goliath: Winning the Uphill Battle
92 – Delisi Friday – Back In Action: Post-Trial Discussion
91 – Sara Williams – Beyond Discomfort: Pushing Through & Seizing Opportunities
90 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Trials of War: Tactics, Strategy & Mindset
89 – Michael M. Guerra – From Guts to Glory
84 – John Sloan – Experienced Listening
83 – Cliff Atkinson – Beyond Bullet Points: The Art of Visual Storytelling
82 – Malorie Peacock – Working Through Others: Building a High-Performing Team
81 – Mallory Storey Ulmer – Baptism by Fire: When Tenacity Defeats Tenure
80 – Tim McKey – Peak Performance: Developing Systems for Optimum Success
79 – Malorie Peacock – Finding Joy in the Practice of Law
78 – Randy Sorrels – Masked Justice: Part 4
73 – Pat S. Montes – The Secret Weapon: Your Client’s Story & The Human Experience
72 – Delisi Friday – The Evolution of Our Marketing: What Worked, What Didn’t, & Where We Are Now
71 – Richard Newsome – Mixed Method Advocacy: A Hybrid Approach to Sharpen Your Trial Skills
70 – Malorie Peacock – The Method: Our 9-Step Process for Evaluating & Working Up A Case
69 – David Koechner – Hit Your WHAMMY! The Power of Storytelling
68 – Chris Madeksho – Masked Justice: Part 2
67 – Brendan Lupetin – Masked Justice: Part 1
66 – Dorothy Clay Sims & Dr. Oregon Hunter – The Lawyer-Doctor Duo: Exposing Deceptive Defense Doctors
65 – Malorie Peacock – Lessons from a Virtual Seminar: Successful Applications in a Courtroom and Online
64 – Mark Mandell – The Case Framing Mindset
63 – Sonia Rodriguez – “You Got Me”: Discrediting Defense Paid Opinion Witnesses
62 – John Campbell – The Empirical Jury: Big Data with Big Results
61 – Malorie Peacock – Elite Litigation: Strategies to Maximize the Value of Every Case
60 – Matthew Pearson – A New Era: A Look Inside the First Zoom Jury Trial
59 – Malorie Peacock – Discover Your “Why”: Committing to Organizational Health
58 – Nick Rowley – Brutal Honesty
57 – Sonia Rodriguez – The Digital Frontier: Technology, Roadblocks & Creative Solutions
56 – Marc Whitehead – Build Your Lifestyle Law Firm: Optimizing Your Practice, Strategy, & Mindset
55 – Jacob Leibowitz – Overcoming COVID-19: Working Remote & Staying Afloat
54 – Michael O’Neill – Delivering Justice: From UPS Defense Attorney to Plaintiff Trial Lawyer
53 – Malorie Peacock – The Verdict Is In! Post Trial Discussion
52 – Karonnie Truzy – Iron Sharpens Iron: How Practicing in a Tough Jurisdiction Makes You A Better Lawyer
51 – Malorie Peacock – Preparing Yourself and Your Case for Trial
50 – Sari de la Motte – Voir Dire & Opening: Forming The Best Jury Possible
49 – Malorie Peacock – Applying 2 Seasons of TLN to Your Law Practice
48 – Andy Young – Driving Change and Verdicts as a Truck Driving Lawyer
47 – Delisi Friday – Analyzing Your Marketing Strategies for the Year
46 – Tim Whiting – The Journey of a Trial Lawyer with Perseverance
45 – Peter Kestner – Money and Strategy with “The Janitor”
44 – Natalie Arledge and Dylan Pearcy – Insights on the 2019 ATAA Symposium
43 – Joseph Camerlengo – The Complexity and Rewards of Operating a Specialized Law Firm
42 – Cynthia Rando – Human Factors: How Space Station Precision Leads to Courtroom Results
41 – Malorie Peacock – Resources, Doctor Referrals, and Process-based Focus
40 – Ken Levinson – Focus Groups and Metaphors
39 – Sari de la Motte – What we Tell Jurors Without Saying a Word
38 – Wayne Pollock – The Court of Public Opinion
37 -Sonia Rodriguez – Caseloads: Quality vs. Quantity
36 – David Ball – Finding the Alignment – Understanding What Jurors Want
35 – R. Rex Parris – Cognitive Science and the Persuasion of Jurors
34 – Sonia Rodriguez – Hindsight in the PI World
33 – Julian C. Gomez – Autonomous Vehicles: People v. Machines
32 – Jim Adler – Building a Firm on Reputation
31 – Malorie Peacock – Proven Techniques for Proving Damages
30 – Mark Kosieradzki – Galvanizing Depositions
29 – Keith Mitnik – Thoughtful Prep for Winning Cases
28 – Malorie Peacock – Storytelling in the Courtroom
27 – Michael Mogill – Becoming the Obvious Choice in Your Market
26 – Jack Zinda – Success by Design
25 – Sonia Rodriguez – Defeating Defense Medical Experts
24 – Michael Leizerman – The Zen Lawyer: Winning with Mindfulness
23 – Tom Crosley – TBIs: An invisible, yet very real injury
22 – Paul Byrd – Understanding Conservative Jurors
21 – Sonia Rodriguez – Winning (or Losing) a Case in Deposition
20 – Alexander Begum – A Practice Built by The Law Giant
19 – Malorie Peacock – Trial Tips: Voir Dire, Visuals, and Technology
18 – Jude Basile – A Trial Lawyer’s Favorite 2 Words: All Rise
17 – Jesse Wilson – Turning Victims into Victors in the Trial Lawyer Theatre
16 – Devin Herz and Delisi Friday – Legal Marketing that Stands Out
15 – Phillip Miller – Understanding the Minds of the Jury
14 – Steven Gursten – Remarkable Customer Service = Extraordinary Law Practice (and Life)
13 – Ben Glass – Great Legal Marketing
12 – Eric Penn – $89M Worth of Experience
11 – Morgan Matson – A 360˚ Look at Legal Industry Recruiting
10 – Marion Munley – Building Equity in the Legal Industry from the Inside Out
09 – Artemis Malekpour – All-Inclusive Trial Strategy
08 – Chad Roberts – Discovery in the Electronic Age of Documentation
07 – Matthew Wright – Finding Additional Liability in Shippers and Brokers
06 – Lisa Blue – A Psychologist’s View on Jury Selection
Randi McGinn – A Narrative for Winning Juries and Cases
04 – Tim McKey – The Business Side of Practicing Law
03 – Mikal Watts – The Do’s and Don’ts of Running a Successful Law Firm
02 – Joe Fried – From 0 to 60 as a Subject Matter Expert
01 – Joshua Karton – Turning off the “Act” in the Courtroom
Michael Cowen – Introduction to Trial Lawyer Nation