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 "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about his experience working in the Hyattsville, Maryland, Magistrate's Court and handling everyday cases involving ordinary...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small emphasizes the vital role of storytelling in trials. Drawing from his experiences in the Hyattsville, Maryland, Magistrate's...more
The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features trial lawyer Brian McMonagle. Brian began his career in the...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his early experiences in trial law as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Magistrate's Court in Hyattsville,...more
After three weeks of an intense trial, a federal murder case defended by Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer went to the jury. Their client, Bobby Smith, was facing life in prison for a woman’s 2016...more
In the summer of 2024, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer were appointed as counsel for indigent defendant Bobby Smith in a federal murder case dating back to 2016. Despite months of prep, it was...more
In the summer of 2024, Dinsmore trial lawyers Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer were preparing to defend an indigent client in a high-stakes federal murder trial, and they knew it was not going to be an easy task. With more...more
In late January of 2025, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer achieved a rare victory, securing an acquittal in a federal murder trial—an outcome that occurs in less than 1% of cases. With the deck...more
Statistics weigh heavily against defendants in the criminal justice system. Only 0.4% were acquitted after trial in federal cases during fiscal year 2022. In this latest podcast episode, host Matt Adams is joined by firm...more
Behind every successful trial is a team that knows how to work under pressure—but what sets trial teams apart? In this episode of Speaking of Litigation, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Shruti Panchavati, Melissa Jampol, and...more
In the second part of this special guest episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Paul Kiernan, a partner at Holland & Knight and chair of the firm's Public and...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small emphasizes the need for lawyers to simplify complex cases when preparing for trial. He advises practitioners to critically...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," litigation attorney Dan Small explores the importance of rhetoric in courtroom communication. Although rhetoric has been less studied in recent times, it has enabled speakers...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," litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the art of persuasive delivery in the courtroom. He shares invaluable strategies emphasizing the significance of factors such as...more
Here’s a scenario we often see when watching deliberations in a mock trial: The subject of the defendant’s alternate damages number comes up, and jurors see it as a weakness...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the best practices for writing a script for trial. Mr. Small shares that a script works when it's presented properly and...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores three pivotal trends that have significantly impacted courtroom advocacy in recent years: the digital revolution,...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
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores the vital role of storytelling in court cases, highlighting the need to construct, narrate and display a story...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores how to avoid asking leading questions during direct examination. The Federal Rules of Evidence state that lawyers should...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explains the importance of being concise in the courtroom. He describes how to eliminate unnecessary words and noise so the...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the pros and cons of using technology in the courtroom. Mr. Small provides six helpful tips on how to put the...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small sits down with fellow litigation attorney Trish Rich for a conversation on the importance of civility in trial law. Their...more