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Continuing our series on ‘Reconstructing Success,’ California Public Defender Emily Fisher explores the ways that trial lawyers can intentionally improve injustices and inefficiencies in the justice system. As she guides listeners through her blueprint to resolving these systemic issues, Emily provides a thought-provoking starting point for the empathic trial lawyer to fine-tune their advocacy for their clients and bring humanity back into the courtroom.

This week, accomplished civil trial lawyer Scott Glovsky explores his methods of successfully conveying the emotion behind his clients’ stories to the jury. A passionate advocate for individuals who’ve faced unjust denials by their health insurance companies, Scott delves into the intersection between the struggles of his clients and the motivations of their insurers. Later, Scott and host Rafe Foreman encourage listeners to think about the underlying emotional connection that their story is conveying.

Keeley Blanchard & Rafe Foreman discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession. A trainer of public defenders, Keeley explains the value of underserved individuals to be taught by legal leaders who share a key part of their identity. Dissecting this issue from the perspective of both their marginalized identities and their areas of privilege, Rafe & Keeley encourage legal pros to identify their own biases and to do the work to overcome them to create a welcoming space for all.

John Sloan hosts the TLC Podcast this week to interview Rafe Foreman and partner attorney Susan Hutchison on the incredible verdict the two trial lawyers won in a groundbreaking and unconventional gender discrimination case. Listen along as Rafe and Susan describe how they successfully conveyed their 72-year-old client’s story to the jury after a false sexual assault accusation led to him losing his 20-year job with an HVAC company.

Continuing our current podcast series titled “Restructuring Success,” WA attorney Connie Taylor Henderson backpacks off of the upcoming Warrior Magazine theme with an engaging dive into why TLC is worth fighting for. By sharing the impact that TLC has had on her life both personally and professionally and reflecting on TLC’s past, present, and future in these turbulent yet promising times, Connie’s words are sure to resonate with all who have been touched by the TLC methods.

This week, Washington attorney Mark Wagner continues our ‘Restructuring Success’ series with a refreshing take on the true meaning of success. Channeling the core message of the Trial Lawyers College, Mark argues that success is all in how we treat others. Through engaging storytelling and a matter-of-fact method of expression, Mark reminds listeners of the humanity in all of us and that we are more alike than we are different.