60 episodes

Hosted by Dave Scriven-Young, this show features conversations with top litigators, judges, and experts to help litigators develop their careers, win more cases, earn more clients, and build sustainable practices. Stay tuned for the tips segment in every episode with Darryl Wilson! Brought to you by the American Bar Association Litigation Section

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Hosted by Dave Scriven-Young, this show features conversations with top litigators, judges, and experts to help litigators develop their careers, win more cases, earn more clients, and build sustainable practices. Stay tuned for the tips segment in every episode with Darryl Wilson! Brought to you by the American Bar Association Litigation Section

    You Need An Expert Witness, But Where Do You Find One?

    You Need An Expert Witness, But Where Do You Find One?

    Round Table Group is a Premier Sponsor of the ABA Litigation Section. On this Litigation Radio episode, we will hear from Russ Rosenzweig, CEO of Round Table Group, about using third parties in expert searches. The selection of the Round Table Group as the subject of this interview should not be construed as an endorsement by the American Bar Association of the Round Table Group and its services.
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    When representing clients with complex issues, there are times when you need an expert witness. A real expert. Someone who will help you dissect, understand, and present key elements to jurors or judges in a way they can understand.
    Enter Round Table Group, “the experts on experts.” Guest Russ Rosenzweig is CEO and co-founder of a firm that specializes in identifying, enlisting, and providing expert witnesses and consultants across virtually every possible topic with tens of thousands of affiliated leaders in their field.
    Hear how litigators find and hire an expert, no matter the niche. Remember that scene in “My Cousin Vinny” when Joe Pesci puts his girlfriend, Marisa Tomei, on the stand as a brilliant expert. It doesn’t happen like that. And they don’t teach this in law school. Learn about the search process, search and hire billing rates, and expert fee negotiations.
    Many lawyers don’t know where to start. They may be missing the best of the best, or they can waste time trying to find the right expert. Many Round Table Group staffers themselves are lawyers, engineers, and experts. They know how to read a patent or dissect evidence to find the exact right expert to help attorneys prove their point and win their case.
    Learn how a team of professionals can help you identify your needs, craft the right angle, and dial in to the expert who can push your case across the line.
    Resources:
    Aminer.org
    Experts.com
    Google Scholar
    PubMed
    New York Times, “More And More, Expert Witnesses Make The Difference”
    Daubert Standard, Cornell University
    American Bar Association
    American Bar Association Litigation Section

    • 43 min
    How Today’s (And Tomorrow’s) Legal Tech Can Up Your Game

    How Today’s (And Tomorrow’s) Legal Tech Can Up Your Game

    Guest Kathryn “Katie” DeBord leads product development strategy at the global firm DISCO in technological, cloud-based solutions for lawyers and law firms. Tech, from the earliest stages of every case, is no longer an option. Everything from eDiscovery – sifting through oceans of data – to analyzing witness statements to adjusting trial strategy on the fly involves today’s ever-evolving technologies. 
    Are you keeping up? It’s hard to know with so many services bursting onto the scene. Hear how DeBord scans the landscape to track what’s new, what works, and what’s still in the pipeline. 
    You’ve come a long way from the LexisNexis and Westlaw you met in law school. Entire suites of tech platforms, all the way up to generative AI, are on the market and getting better. If your opponent is using the latest, and you’re not … well, that’s not good.
    Autogenerate timelines, upload and organize evidence, and sift through data as today’s tools accelerate your case and reveal hidden connections. Tech won’t replace your creativity and skill as an attorney, but it can help you work smarter, more efficiently, and achieve better results. 
    (Plus, did you know the CIA has a secret museum of gadgets created by the agency’s Directorate of Science and Technology? And no, you can’t visit it without secret clearance).
    Resources:
    Kathyrn “Katie” DeBord’s previous appearances on the Legal Talk Network include: 

    “Legal Innovation: Imagining Creative Solutions for Clients” 

    “Evolve Law: The Future and Direction of Legal Technology” 

    “Evolve Law: Client Driven Technology Solutions” 

    LexisNexis
    Westlaw
    American Bar Association
    American Bar Association Litigation Section

    • 37 min
    New Lawyer? Tips for Fitting in, Standing Out, and Learning on the Job

    New Lawyer? Tips for Fitting in, Standing Out, and Learning on the Job

    Newly admitted lawyers can feel overwhelmed and intimidated. Law schools can’t teach everything, and there’s a lot of on-the-job learning. Some of the work is difficult and complicated. Some of what’s required is as simple as showing up on time and doing work that looks perfect and is free of typos (yes, that matters, even for internal communications).
    With each task, the best new lawyers progress from competence to excellence. Start with the goal of being a “superstar associate” by being the best lawyer you can be. When new lawyers take on tasks and do good work, others will notice and will mentor you. What any new lawyer makes of their earliest experience in any firm will drive them to the next level, no matter their career path.
    This episode shares tips for standing out and learning how to be a lawyer from two attorneys who have excelled in their careers and have made partner at their respective firms.
    Plus, a Quick Tip from the ABA Litigation Section’s Mental Health and Wellness Task Force. Hear how attorneys are vulnerable to eating disorders and substance abuse. Learn to recognize the signs.
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    “The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of Bars, Booze, Blow, and Redemption,” by Brian Cuban
    Brian Cuban, blog
    National Eating Disorder Association
    American Bar Association
    American Bar Association Litigation Section

    • 49 min
    Finding New Clients

    Finding New Clients

    When it comes to your business development goals, guest (and rainmaker) Merrick “Rick” Gross explains the two biggest pools for new clients: internal and external.
    Internal client development is often overlooked, but it’s as important as finding external clients. Build your book of business through other attorneys at your own firm, especially if you work at a large firm with multiple offices across the country. The principles of internal client development are surprisingly simple. Talk to your colleagues. Be a nice person. Take time to visit your coworkers and listen to them. You can use “cross-marketing” and internal team building to find new clients.
    Then there are external clients—new business outside your firm. Not surprisingly, the principles are the same. Get out there. Develop personal relationships. Write for publications. Seek out speaking engagements at industry and trade conferences. Join organizations and even have a little fun getting to know people.
    Nothing replaces being a great lawyer. But these valuable tips provide new tools for building your career and your business.
    Resources:
    American Bar Association
    American Bar Association Litigation Section
    Carlton Fields law firm

    • 39 min
    Well-Being in the Legal Profession: You Are Not Alone

    Well-Being in the Legal Profession: You Are Not Alone

    Litigators face a variety of intense stressors including tight deadlines, conflicts with opposing counsel, traumatic issues facing clients, and the competitive nature of litigation. It’s a daily battle. What can lawyers do to maintain their mental and physical well-being, and how can courts engage, recognize, and help address these problems?
    Host Dave Scriven-Young welcomes three professionals who are actively seeking better methods for lawyers to care for themselves and for the legal system and firms to deliver assistance. Guests Shawn Healy, Ph.D., and attorneys Mala Rafik and Gavin Alexander are deeply involved in lawyer well-being programs. Their work has confirmed that there is a greater need for mental health support and care for lawyers, and also that many in the profession are either unaware of available services or are unwilling to seek help for fear of stigma. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has been a leading voice in the struggle to support those in the legal profession who are struggling with mental illness, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. More support is needed.
    Litigation is a difficult profession. Are you yourself—or is someone you know—struggling? You are not alone. It is OK to ask for help. Learn about available resources and services. And share this episode of Litigation Radio.
    Mentioned in this Episode:
    “The Full Weight of the Law: How Legal Professionals Can Recognize and Rebound from Depression,” by Shawn Healy and Jeffrey Fortgang
    Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being
    Lawyer Well-Being Massachusetts
    Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
    American Bar Association, “Well-Being in the Legal Profession”
    “Mental Health Initiatives Aren’t Curbing Lawyer Stress And Anxiety, New Study Shows,” ABA Journal
    “Making It Back: Bruce Simpson Tried To Take His Own Life, Then He Started Healing,” ABA Journal (ABA membership required)
    988 Suicide And Crisis Hotline, Free Confidential Support For People In Crisis
    American Bar Association
    American Bar Association Litigation Section

    • 1 hr
    The George Floyd Murder and Next Steps in the Fight Against Police Violence

    The George Floyd Murder and Next Steps in the Fight Against Police Violence

    George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020, during a brutal arrest by Minneapolis police in public view. His death sparked protests across the country—a call for an end to police brutality. Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder and pleaded guilty to federal charges, and the three other officers were convicted of state and federal charges. The city of Minneapolis paid George Floyd’s family $27 million. 
    Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins this episode to discuss his oversight of the prosecution and conviction of Derek Chauvin, as well as his book, Break The Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence, a reflection on that trial and lessons learned. Attorney General Ellison explores the findings of his book and his experience representing victims of police violence. He walks us through Chauvin’s prosecution, the trial strategy, jury selection, and how the infamous video shot by a 17-year-old bystander was used in the trial.
    Can we change policing and rebuild trust between police and communities? What steps can be taken in the fight against police violence?
    Attorney General Ellison also shares his career path from law school to U.S. Congress, and then becoming the first African American and Muslim America elected to Minnesota statewide office. It’s an inspiring story and proof that following your passion can make a difference.
    Plus, in our Quick Tip segment: Incorporating storytelling into your legal writing.
    Resources:
    George Floyd Justice and Policing Act
    “Break The Wheel,” by Attorney General Keith Ellison
    2024 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program
    American Bar Association
    American Bar Association Litigation Section

    • 34 min

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