Podcast - Every Case Is a New World
Podcast - The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Do the Right Thing
The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Tell Your Story
The JustPod: Lawyer, Gentleman, and Counsel to the Stars: A Discussion with Brian McMonagle
Podcast - Real Justice for Real People
Mock Jury Exercises: Enhancing Litigation Strategy in Consumer Financial Services Cases — The Consumer Finance Podcast
Eyes on the Evidence: Powerful Legal Presentations – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Podcast - How Did We Get Here?
Podcast - Parting Thoughts: Be a "Peddler of Common Sense"
Against All Odds- Part Four
Against All Odds- Part Three
Against All Odds- Part Two
Against All Odds- Part One
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 56 - A Strategic Gamble: The Risks, Costs and Rewards of Going to Trial
Courtroom Chemistry: How Trial Team Dynamics Shape Case Outcomes – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast
Podcast - Part II: The Importance of Pro Bono for Both Clients and Lawyers
Podcast - Cutting Back on Complex Cases
Key Discovery Points: No Need to Be Leery About AI
Podcast - How to Use Humor and Anger Effectively in the Courtroom
Preparing for Deposition Success
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on essential principles for trial lawyers, emphasizing the importance of clarity and organization in presenting...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the dangers of using both humor and sarcasm in the courtroom, while also recognizing the need to incorporate them in...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small goes in-depth about how courtroom presentations need to be direct in their approach and how to avoid being dull, complex, and...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses how to learn the intricate process of trials. He shares valuable advice for attorneys looking to improve their courtroom...more
Peg Warner has tried over 50 cases spanning jury trials (including one that lasted nearly five months), bench trials and arbitration hearings. She has served as first-chair counsel in state and federal courts in over 30...more
Doug Carsten is the co-head of McDermott’s life sciences industry practice and focuses on complex patent litigation disputes. In this Q&A, Doug shares what he enjoys most about being a trial lawyer, his go-to advice for...more
Step into the mind of a trial lawyer with On the Stand, a Q&A series. McDermott’s cross-practice trial and appellate lawyers reveal what drives their passion for the courtroom, preparation techniques, advice for junior...more
Join us in-person at our Chicago HQ or virtually through Zoom for this two-hour trial tools and preparation boot camp where Nextpoint’s legal technology experts will present invaluable tips and strategies to leverage...more
Over the years, we have heard much consternation from our clients regarding a plaintiff strategy called the “Reptile Approach.” We have seen this approach become more and more popular—not to mention effective—during...more
A “hotseater,” or trial technician, will allow you to focus on delivering a winning argument by taking care of the technical aspects of trial presentation....more
During this two-hour Trial Boot Camp, Nextpoint’s head of trial services, Megan O'Leary and Litigation Project Manager Nick Junemann will present invaluable tips and strategies to leverage technology to build a compelling...more
Jury trials are among the last pieces of the judicial system to undergo a virtual transformation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although some aspects of jury trials will never be replicated online — for example, the...more
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ACI’s Annual Flagship Conference on Drug & Medical Device Litigation! ACI’s Drug and Medical Device Litigation has united the greatest minds of the pharmaceutical and medical...more
Do not underestimate the benefits of mediation. Many litigants believe that a jury trial is their chance to finally “tell their story” in front of an emphatic and understanding group of peers. As attorneys, we know that is...more
As early as May, the ABA Journal was raising the idea of Virtual Trials becoming a part of the “New Normal,” an oft-used phrase to indicate life moving forward in the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Now, three...more
As American society copes with the COVID-19 pandemic, masks and face coverings have become the focus of legal mandates, political protests, and nonstop commentary—in some instances, even violence. But beyond the public health...more
If you’re like me, you have been clicking into a ton of web-conferences lately. That’s true of the whole business world, but I think the legal workplace is a natural fit for web conferencing. After all, it is a field that is...more
COVID-19 has sent litigation into a tailspin, with court closings and moratoriums on filings leaving attorneys scrambling to figure out how to balance their obligations to their clients to keep cases moving with the obstacles...more
If you’re a trial lawyer, chances are very good that you have marked up a flip chart or whiteboard in order to get a handle on your case. With its boxes, arrows, and circles, we might view the resulting “map” as a kind of...more