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Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastInside A Med-Mal Master’s Nine-Figure Playbook, with Brian McKeen"It's not rocket science," says Brian McKeen about trial advocacy. His record-breaking verdicts may suggest otherwise. The Detroit med-mal virtuoso shares with hosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi how he transformed from a sports-obsessed student into one of Michigan's powerhouse plaintiff attorneys. From a $130 million med mal judgment to a $96 million trucking verdict, Brian reveals how deep medical knowledge and relentless case development unlock extraordinary outcomes. Most compelling are his civil rights cases against detention facilities, where he has leveraged video evidence to show neglect of vulnerable detainees. His message to young lawyers: Good trial advocacy is learnable with...2025-06-2351 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFrom Milking Cows to Making Insurance Companies Pay, with Ricardo EcheverriaIn a personal injury case, the plaintiff’s lawyer must rely on witnesses to perform. In a bad-faith case, their job is educating the jury about the rules that insurance companies must follow. That’s how Ricardo Echeverria describes the two areas of his practice at Shernoff Bidart Echeverria. With hosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi, he explains that he started his career focusing on PI but that evolved over the years to litigating bad faith cases. “They are definitely different kinds of cases and a different approach to cases altogether,” he says. Tune in for Ricardo’s insights about how...2025-06-0955 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTurning Clinical Judgment Against the Defense: $11.9M Win, with Karen Zahka and Austin DanaWhen FDA guidelines failed their client, trial partners Austin Dana and Karen Zahka flipped the script by arguing for clinical judgment, typically a defense position. Hospitalized with an epileptic seizure at age 13, their client was old enough to receive an adult dosage of an anti-seizure medication, according to the FDA – but she weighed only 61 pounds, the weight of a child. That adult dosage led to their client getting Stevens-Johnson syndrome. “Our position was that the defendant should have deviated from the guidelines,” Karen explains to hosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi. Tune in as Austin and Karen break down how th...2025-05-2641 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastChasing Justice, Not Ambulances: The Garmey Family Story, with Terry Garmey and Alexis Garmey ChardonSpare Terry Garmey the old joke about ambulance chasers. “I'm defensive about being a plaintiff's lawyer. I like what I do,” says one of Maine's most respected plaintiff's lawyers. His daughter Alexis Garmey Chardon, who left a high-paying corporate law career to practice with her father, also describes the profession’s nobility: “It’s almost like a civic duty for us lawyers that we keep trying cases, including small cases.” Tune in to this conversation with host Ben Gideon for an inside look at a powerhouse family’s success in court and at home.Learn More and Connect 2025-05-1250 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastCould AI Find What Your Opposition Is Desperately Hiding? with Darryl Williams"AI knows what absolute truth is," says Darryl Williams, whose military career solving "strategic surprise" led him to create algorithms that dive deeper than conventional AI. Speaking with host Ben Gideon, Darryl explains how his cognitive AI system, grounded in foundational sciences, achieves near-perfect accuracy where generative AI can falter. From identifying juror biases to uncovering hidden fraud, Darryl details how his platform reconstructs reality from sparse data points, helping lawyers win high-stakes cases through superior intelligence gathering. The message: In litigation, you don't know what you don't know until deeper AI reveals it.Learn More and...2025-04-2847 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer Podcast"Find Your Isiah Thomas People" to Accomplish Greatness, with Kimball Jones"Attach yourself to the right people. Anything great that you ever accomplish is almost certainly accomplished by a team," says Kimball Jones, who's on an incredible winning streak with verdicts of $550 million, $105 million, and others in quick succession. Fresh off these victories, Kimball joins host Rahul Ravipudi to break down his teambuilding philosophy, inspired by the 1980s Detroit Pistons. He shares how his losses taught him to "don't agree to anything the defense wants" and why calming jurors — rather than inflaming them — has led to massive punitive damages.Learn More and Connect☑️ Kimball Jones | LinkedIn☑️...2025-04-1451 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastNever Get Blindsided Again: Affordable Focus Group Tactics, with Elizabeth LarrickTrial lawyer and consultant Elizabeth Larrick brings her expertise on focus groups to hosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi. With experience conducting over 1,000 focus groups, the founder of the Trial Lawyer Prep Podcast explains how she helps attorneys make critical decisions at various stages in a case. Sharing success stories, Elizabeth details how her streamlined Zoom focus groups identify blind spots, test liability theories, and gauge damages. The dominant theme: preparing your case for outside scrutiny inevitably strengthens your trial strategy, regardless of the outcome.Learn More and Connect☑️ Elizabeth Larrick | LinkedIn☑️ Trial Lawyer P...2025-03-3146 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSpot Bad Jurors Before They Kill Your Case, with Brad CosgroveWhen Brad Cosgrove got the case of a woman who died during elective cosmetic surgery, his first thought was, “Is this rare?” During his investigation, he discovered that the plastic surgeon had been linked to other deaths but never disciplined. Tune in as Brad recaps his $54 million verdict against the doctor with hosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi. Brad also discusses how to eliminate the “worst” jurors for a med-mal plaintiffs’ attorney: those who won't award damages because they feel that “shit happens.”Interested in brainstorming a case with Ben and Rahul? Join a confidential case workshop. Email Ben or g...2025-03-171h 01

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDebating the Pros and Cons of Big Data, with Josh Koskoff and John CampbellBig data doesn’t stymie a lawyer’s creativity in the courtroom; it actually informs smart decisions. So argues John Campbell, who co-authored “Jury Ball: The Big Data Revolution Is Here” with his wife, Alicia, and Sean Claggett.Big data is no substitute for creativity; it can't capture the lawyer’s biggest weapon: authenticity and heart. So argues Josh Koskoff, a leading personal injury trial attorney. Tune in to this friendly debate moderated by hosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi to hear where John and Josh diverge on the issue, and where they align.Intereste...2025-03-031h 07

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTraining Lawyers for the Most Challenging Stage: The Courtroom, with Jesse Wilson“I say the theater is a safe place to be dangerous. I firmly believe that the courtroom is a dangerous place to be safe.”That’s why Jesse Wilson teaches lawyers and witnesses how to be dangerous in the courtroom. A Juilliard-trained actor, he prepares witnesses and helps lawyers with trial strategy through his Tell the Winning Story consultant business. Following a workshop for host Ben Gideon’s team, Jesse joins “Elawvate” to share tips with listeners. Tune in for his lessons about masks, imagination, and authentic communication. Learn More and Connect☑️ Jesse Wilson | LinkedIn...2025-02-1755 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastGetting Bad Jurors to Strike Themselves, with the Farah & Farah Problem-SolversFrank Fratello used to consider money an “evil secret” in jury selection. Then he got a $2.5 million verdict.Fresh off the red-eye to Florida, Frank told his trial partner David Thompson about a strategy he’d learned days before from consultant Sari de la Motte at Trial Lawyers University in Las Vegas. “He was extremely excited. He’s like, ‘I'm doing it.’ … And he went and did it, and it was actually quite effective,” David recalls.Tune in as Frank and David – “problem-solvers” for Farah & Farah – break down the case, where they represented a young woman who required a life...2025-02-0355 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastMastering the Art of Unpredictable Moves: Charla Aldous' Unconventional Courtroom TacticsHosts Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi invite trial lawyer Charla Aldous for a conversation about her distinguished career. Sharing stories that range from amusing to poignant, she recalls making corporate defendants wither and juries giggle. She discusses reinventing herself from a defense lawyer to a plaintiff’s lawyer specializing in medical malpractice. She criticizes med-mal caps in Texas and cherishes taking unpopular cases. The dominant theme is her fearless devotion to clients. If she were to give advice to young lawyers, she’d say this: “You are the voice for those that, but for you, would not have a voice...2025-01-2055 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastProcessing and Learning from Trial Loss with Ben GideonJoin Ben and Rahul for their in-depth discussion of Ben’s recent three-week jury trial in which Ben represented a little girl who developed cerebral palsy following the development of necrotizing enterocolitis in the NICU. Ben discusses how decision-making guided by big data led to him and his client to turning down an $11 million offer after closing arguments to take a verdict. He discusses what he learned following extensive discussions with jurors following the trial. Ben describes how this verdict influences his thinking about data, risk and approach to trial moving forward.About Ben Gideonhttp...2024-10-071h 05

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastHaving an Impact Beyond the Individual Case with Peter PerlmanJoin Ben for his conversation with legendary Kentucky trial lawyer, Peter Perlman. Peter talks about how his upbringing, as the son of a 5 and 10 cent store owner, shaped his values and taught him the importance of finding ways to help others. During his long and successful career as a trial lawyer, Peter applied these lessons in cases that helped his individual clients and led to larger industry-wide changes that have helped countless others. These cases span a wide range of practice areas, from auto defect litigation, aviation, personal injury, and even a Title IX case brought to keep the doo...2024-05-2045 min

Robust RamblingsFrom Jozi to Alps | Thabo BenjaminDiscover the tantalising tale of Chef Thabo Benjamin's culinary expedition from the bustling streets of Johannesburg to the serene landscapes of Switzerland. Join us as Chef Thabo shares the rich tapestry of flavours and influences that have shaped his remarkable journey. From the fiery grills of South Africa to the refined palates of the Swiss Alps, immerse yourself in a fusion of cultures that dance on every plate. Tune in and savour the essence of Chef Thabo's culinary magic in this captivating podcast series.2024-05-0759 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastVerdict Alert: Gideon Asen $2.4 Million Verdict in Med Mal CRPS Case with Taylor Asen and Trevor SavageJoin Ben for his discussion with attorneys Taylor Asen and Trevor Savage about their recent $2.4 million verdict in Bangor, Maine in a case involving a surgical mal positioning that caused an arm injury and CRPS. Taylor and Trevor explain how they worked closely with the client to get her to the right specialist who could diagnose her medical condition. They talk about the challenges of presenting a CRPS injury at trial. They discuss how they resisted the defense effort to stipulate to liability and were able to present compelling evidence of corporate indifference and system failure in the lack of...2024-05-0645 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastJustice for Victims of Havana Syndrome with Paul MillerJoin Rahul and Ben for their conversation with Canadian trial lawyer, Paul Miller, who shares the fascinating account of his effort to find justice for Canadian diplomats impacted by Havana Syndrome. Paul explains the mounting evidence showing that Canadian and American diplomats posted in Cuba, England, Russia, Vietnam, and China have been targeted by weapons that use microwave or similar technology that is invisible but can cause brain damage, leading to a variety of life-long injuries and symptoms. The story is somewhere between science fiction and spy novel, but much more troubling because the human victims are real people, in...2024-04-2231 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTake That Elon! $60M Verdict Against Tesla with Lee Christie and Karen ZahkaJoin Rahul and Ben for their discussion with Indiana trial lawyer Lee Christie and Trial Lawyers for Justice Attorney, Karen Zahka, as they break down their recent trial against Tesla. Although the case started out as a simple pickup truck vs. motorcycle accident involving a left turn, the personal involvement of Elon Musk led to an unusual investment of resources on the defense side and high drama in the courtroom. To get to verdict, the plaintiff had to navigate a series of landmines and obstacles, including numerous law firms entering and exiting the case, a sea of motions, dozens of...2024-04-081h 00

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastBig Picture Take Aways with Rahul and BenIn this episode, Rahul and Ben discuss major trends in trial practice and big picture take aways from the last 3 ½ years of the podcast. The conversation begins with a discussion of nuclear verdicts in the golden age of trial, moves on to case analysis and key issues, then to strategies or courtroom success, and ends with discussion of the impact of the MAGA juror. About Rahul https://www.panish.law/ravipudi.html Rahul Ravipudi is a partner at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and has spent his legal career...2024-03-2556 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDiscovering Dr. Death with Catherine “Katie” BertramWe’ve all heard the stories of doctors who cause harm to patients by systematically performing medically unnecessary procedures, just to line their own pockets. These circumstances rise to a level beyond ordinary medical negligence to fraud or criminal acts. However, when we litigate individual medical malpractice cases, the rules of discovery and evidence can pose barriers that make it difficult to determine whether a client’s experience reflects a larger pattern and practice by the doctor and the medical business. Join us for our discussion with Washington, DC trial lawyer, Katie Bertram, as she tells the story of a case...2024-03-1147 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFrom College Basketball to $36 Million Judgment in School Shooting Case with Sheila HiestandLouisville, Kentucky trial lawyer Sheila Hiestand has harnessed the same competitive zeal she had as a starting center on a division one college basketball team to become one of Kentucky’s leading trial lawyers. Sheila has successfully litigated and tried many high-profile cases, including a recent case in which she obtained a $36 Million judgment on behalf of the family of victims of a January 2018 shooting at Marshall County High School in which two students were killed and several others injured. Sheila discusses this case, including some of the many legal obstacles she confronted and the impact on the families she...2024-02-2639 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastPoker, Landmines and Trials with Reza DavaniBefore Maryland-based trial lawyer Reza Davani began rolling the dice with juries, he was a competitive poker player. Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Reza, in which he recounts how principles and lessons learned from playing poker translate to trial practice. Reza provides many valuable strategies for trial success, including identifying and planting “landmines” for the defense as part of his case. In addition to his phenomenal success as a trial lawyer, Reza is a sought-after speaker and teacher of trial tactics, and there is much for any practitioner to learn from listening to this episode. You may...2024-02-1252 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrial Lawyers to the Stars with Neville Johnson and Douglas JohnsonFrom representing Yoko Ono to winning class action lawsuits on behalf of actors and musicians, Neville Johnson and his partner Douglas Johnson (no relationship) have built one of the most interesting and successful entertainment law practices in the nation, specializing in representing “talent” as opposed to the business side of the industry. Join Rahul and Ben for a fascinating discussion with Neville and Doug, as they describe how they got their start in this practice, recount some of their most interesting cases, and talk about trends in entertainment law resulting from new technologies. About Neville Johnso...2024-01-2949 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastEmbracing Risk and Winning at Trial with Jeffrey KrollChicago-based trial lawyer Jeffrey Kroll is no stranger to risk. On the road to some of his biggest verdicts, including a 2017 verdict for $148 million, Jeff has turned down big money to cast his lot with the jury. Join Ben and Rahul for their conversation with Jeff, in which he discusses some of the core beliefs and strategies that inform his highly successful approach to trying cases to juries. Listeners will come away with many insightful tips that will benefit their own trial practices. About Jeffrey KrollWebsite: Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys | Kaveny + Kroll 2024-01-1550 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer Podcast$6.19 Million in Rural Ohio, with Allen TittleJoin Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Ohio Trial Lawyer, Allen Tittle who recently obtained a $6.19 million verdict in a difficult medical malpractice case in rural Ohio. This was a case that Allen round tabled with Ben’s breakout medical malpractice group at the PSBR trial college in California last year. We discuss how Allen successfully used the hospital policies to establish the standard of care and system failures that resulted in the harm to his client. We also talk about how Allen’s unusual and challenging childhood created the foundation for his future success as a trial lawyer...2023-12-0437 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastJustice and Accountability for Victims of Mass Shootings with Jamal AlsaffarWhen trial lawyer Jamal Alsaffar of Austin Texas heard about the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, he had the eerie feeling of history repeating itself. Many of the facts were strikingly similar to what had occurred in the Sutherland Springs church mass shooting case in Texas that Jamal tried to a Federal judge, resulting in a $230 million judgment for the families. In the process, Jamal also forced the U.S. Government to disclose documents and information that demonstrated a long-standing pattern of failing to report dangerous, violent, and mentally unstable members of the armed forces to the FBI databank, th...2023-11-2054 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastThinking Outside of the Box, with Scott PerryJoin Ben for his interview of Scott Perry, one of Virgina’s most talented and successful trial lawyers. Scott talks about his transition from Big Law to plaintiffs work and his later transition from a narrow focus on medical malpractice to a broader practice. Scott discusses some of his landmark cases, including a case that changed the safety standard for American rowing and a recent $10 million verdict on behalf of a high school basketball star severely injured during a school community service project. Scott talks about how he navigated the difficult facts of the case to achieve justice for his c...2023-11-0646 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrying Birth Injury Cases with Briggs Bedigian and Jon StefanucaDuring a recent two-month period, Maryland and Pennsylvania-based trial lawyers Briggs Bedigian and Jon Stefanuca obtained verdicts of $34 million and $187 million in back-to-back trials in complex birth injury cases. Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Briggs and Jon about their path to handling these challenging, highly leveraged, and risky cases, and the strategies they have developed for sustained and repeated success. Whether you handle birth injury cases or not, this episode contains important lessons that will benefit anyone who tries cases for a living. About Briggs BedigianH. Briggs Bedigian (“Briggs”) is a tr...2023-10-2356 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrial Alert: Gideon Asen's Recent Medical Malpractice Trial with Trevor SavageGideon Asen attorney, Trevor Savage, joins the podcast to talk about a recent case he and Ben Gideon tried involving a delay in diagnosis of prostate cancer. Ben and Trevor discuss some of the legal challenges they had to overcome and how they used focus groups and big data to identify key issues and frame the case effectively for trial. They discuss their approach to voir dire, opening statements, use of demonstrative aides and order of witnesses. About Trevor SavageTrevor is a skilled trial attorney who represents clients in claims involving medical malpr...2023-10-1055 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastAvoid Being Sued or Having Your Money Stolen with Larry and Lauren AckerJoin Ben for his discussion with trial lawyers Larry and Lauren Acker from Travers City, Michigan. Larry, who has spent his career trying legal and accounting malpractice claims, offers insights into how best to avoid having money embezzled from your law practice and how to avoid being sued for malpractice. This father and daughter team discuss trying a recent accounting malpractice case together and the approach to communicating these types of cases to jurors. About Lawrence J. Acker_________________________Lawrence J. Acker, P.C/ The Acker Law Firm12930 S. West Bay...2023-09-2547 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastContinuous Practice and Improvement Yields Better Results with Monte TynesDouglas “Monte” Tynes is a second-generation trial lawyer from Pascagoula, Mississippi. Monte, who serves as the co-chair of the damages section of the Edge Trial College, has an insatiable desire to continue learning and getting better at the craft of trying cases. In his career, Monte has tried numerous jury trials in civil rights, employment, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases. He tries cases in Mississippi, in some of the most conservative and difficult plaintiff’s venues in the Country. Monte shares his recent experience achieving a verdict of almost $ 1 million in a low speed, no damage, rear-end car accident t...2023-09-1143 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFinding Your Authentic Voice with Christian MorrisJoin Ben and Rahul for their conversation with Nevada trial lawyer Christian Morris. Attorney Morris describes her journey, from going up on a farm in Maine with no electricity or running water to being named 2019 Trial Lawyer of the Year in Nevada after obtaining a $31 million verdict on behalf of a young California woman who suffered anaphylactic shock while attending a convention in Las Vegas. Along the way, Attorney Morris describes how she found her own authentic approach, style, and voice as a lawyer that has enabled her to connect with jurors and to build a successful practice and ca...2023-08-2852 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrial Alert: Breaking Down Rahul’s Recent $46 Million VerdictIn this episode, Ben and Rahul break down the recent $46 million verdict Rahul obtained in a case on behalf of a client injured during a Brazilian Jujitsu class. Rahul talks about how he frames the issues in the case to deal with the challenge of many jurors believing that those who engage in dangerous activities, like Jujitsu, assume the risk of injury. He shares his approach to voir dire and to obtaining this high-value verdict in a relatively conservative venue where verdicts tend to be on the lower side. Rahul talks about how the verdict was received in the Juj...2023-08-0453 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrial Lessons Learned from the Tobacco Wars with Sarah LondonJoin Ben and Rahul for their interview of San Francisco trial lawyer, Sarah London of Lieff Cabraser. Sarah explains how her interest in community organizing ultimately led her to a career as a plaintiff trial lawyer. She views the law as the ultimate weapon for promoting positive societal change. Not long after becoming a lawyer, Sarah London found herself in Florida trying case after case against the big tobacco companies. At first, the plaintiffs were losing every trial. But in time, they found strategies to turn the cases around, win, and obtain large verdicts. This experience of trying similar cases...2023-07-2042 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastMore Big Data with John and Alicia CampbellEpisode Summary John and Alicia Campbell join Ben and Rahul for a follow up discussion on the value of Big Data in preparing cases for trial. John is joined by his business partner, fellow attorney and wife, Alicia Campbell. John and Alicia discuss their forthcoming book, co-authored with Attorney Sean Claggett, in which they present both the science and practical uses of big data to help trial lawyers make better decisions and achieve better trial results. In this episode, John and Alicia discuss some of the lessons learned from years of jury research and big data...2023-07-0349 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastHow to Compete and Win Big Every Time with Brian PanishJoin Ben and Rahul for their discussion with legendary trial lawyer Brian Panish, founding partner of Los-Angeles-based trial firm, Panish Shea Boyle and Ravipudi (PSBR). Brian discusses how the values he learned growing up and playing competitive sports through college shaped his work ethic and approach to the competition of trial practice. Brian shares keys to success at trial and in building a world-class trial law firm. Brian is the G.O.A.T. You don’t want to miss this episode! About Brian PanishOne of the country’s leading trial attorneys, Los Angel...2023-06-1950 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastForming a Powerhouse Trial Team with Jodi Nofsinger and Susan FaunceMaine trial lawyers, Jodi Nofsinger and Susan Faunce join Ben and Rahul to talk about how they have joined together to form a powerhouse trial team and recently won a $6.5 million verdict in a malpractice case in Maine. Jodi and Susan talk about their diverse backgrounds which led them to become trial lawyers and how they have worked together over the years to form one of Maine’s most successful trial teams. About Jodi Nofsinger Attorney Jodi Nofsinger represents people who have been harmed by medical malpractice and those who hav...2023-06-0553 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSponsor Bonus Episode with SmartAdvocate 2023-05-2441 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSelecting a Winning Jury with Harry PlotkinBen and Rahul talk jury selection with Harry Plotkin, a nationally renowned expert on jury selection who has picked over a thousand juries in cases across the country. Harry has been involved in many high-profile cases and ground-breaking plaintiff’s verdicts. Harry shares his strategies for identifying favorable and unfavorable jurors and identifies areas where lawyer intuition leads to poor choices in jury selection. Harry explains how involvement of a jury consultant can increase the chances of a good result at trial. If you are heading to trial and picking a jury, you don’t want to miss this episod...2023-05-2254 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastCharacter Counts in the Courtroom with Randy KinnardFrom his Purple Heart in Vietnam to his landmark $55 Million verdict against Marriott Hotels in the Erin Andrews trial, Nashville-based trial lawyer, Randy Kinnard leads with character. Join Ben for his fascinating discussion with Attorney Kinnard tracing his journey from West Point to becoming one of the nation’s most successful civil trial lawyers. About Randy Kinnard Considered One Of The Best Lawyers In Nashville, TNAs a seasoned Nashville personal injury and medical malpractice attorney, Randall L. Kinnard is a highly respected legal professional. He has been recognized by c...2023-05-0852 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastExposing Insurance Bad Faith with Matthew SharpReno, Nevada trial attorney Matt Sharp specializes in holding insurance companies accountable for failing meet their obligations to their insureds. Recently, Matt obtained a record-setting $200 million verdict against the largest health insurer in the country. Prior to that, Matt obtained a $100 million verdict in another bad faith case. Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with Matt about the ins and outs of first party and third-party insurance bad faith claims—and how these cases can result in large verdicts where there is evidence that an insurance company failed to meet its obligations. Any trial lawyer who may encounter a bad...2023-04-241h 05

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastThe Road to a $100 Million Verdict with Andrew GarzaJoin Rahul and Ben for their discussion with Andrew Garza, founder of the Connecticut Trial Firm. Andrew talks about how he started his plaintiff’s practice while working as a bartender at night to make ends meet. He worked hard to become a better trial lawyer and to develop cutting edge approaches to developing cases and preparing them for trial. Andrew describes how he applied these strategies recently to obtain a $100 million verdict in a negligence and product liability case tried in Connecticut State Court—the largest personal injury verdict in the State’s history. About...2023-04-1053 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer Podcast$38 Million Negligent Security Verdict and More with Ben ClowardJoin Rahul and Ben for their discussion with Las Vegas trial lawyer, Ben Cloward (https://www.thefiercefirm.com/). Attorney Cloward shares how his Mormon faith and commitment to service created the foundation for his career as a plaintiff trial lawyer. Ben describes in detail how he used aggressive discovery and big data to develop and try a negligent security case on behalf of the family of a man murdered at a local housing development. Ben talks about how he was able to identify the most compelling facts, come up with the ideal sequencing of the evidence, and rebut factual and...2023-03-2759 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrial Alert: Gideon Asen Trial Loss, Followed by $4.5 Million Verdict with Taylor AsenEpisode Summary:Join Rahul for his conversation with Ben and Ben’s law partner, Taylor Asen, in which they break down recent back-to-back jury trials: one which resulted in a defense verdict and the other a $4.5 Million verdict for the plaintiff. About Taylor Asen:“Taylor went above and beyond during the entire case. I felt valued, respected and as if I was the #1 and only client he had.” – Adam D. (Winslow, Maine)Taylor specializes in medical malpractice cases, trucking accident cases, and other complex personal injury cases. Except for his partn...2023-03-1358 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFearless Pursuit of Frontier Justice with Zander BlewettEpisode Summary Anyone familiar with the popular television series, Yellowstone, will recognize the peculiar challenges of trying plaintiffs’ cases in Montana. Yet, Montana trial lawyer, Zander Blewett, has been doing it successfully his entire career. Join Ben (www.gideonasen.com) for his in-depth discussion with Zander, describing the unique circumstances that brought him to the practice of plaintiff law, his many landmark cases and verdicts, and his approach to success as a trial lawyer, family man and leader in the community. About Zander Blewett Founding PartnerThe U...2023-02-2751 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastMastering the Ability to Try High Impact Cases with Jim LeventhalEpisode Summary Few lawyers have succeeded in building and trying more complex, high impact cases than Colorado-based trial lawyer, Jim Leventhal. Join Ben (www.gideonasen.com) for his in-depth discussion with Jim, beginning from Jim’s early days working in the public defender's office while moonlighting in his father’s clothing store, to his journey building one of the most successful plaintiff’s firms in the county. Learn how Jim’s journey included investigating and trying many significant and ground-breaking cases which have changed the legal and medical landscape and made the world a safer place for a...2023-02-1358 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastWinning Trials in Conservative Venues with Tom KeefeJoin Ben (www.gideonasen.com) for his conversation with the insightful, brilliant, and always irreverent trial lawyer, Tom Keefe. Ben and Tom discuss Tom’s journey from childhood, where he grew up the son of a successful worker’s compensation lawyer, to his current status as one of the most successful plaintiff’s trial lawyers in Illinois. Tom talks about strategies he uses to connect with jurors in the deeply red, conservative venues of Illinois where he tries many of his cases. About Tom KeefeTom Keefe, Jr. has been handling high stakes complex law...2023-01-3056 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastWinning Verdicts and Championing Causes with Brent WalkerJoin Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) for their conversation with renowned Dallas, Texas trial lawyer, Brent Walker, one half of the firm Aldous & Walker. Brent talks about growing up with a trial lawyer mother and his journey to partner with legendary Texas trial lawyer Charla Aldous. Brent discusses how the two of them have built a firm focused on individual clients and taking on important causes, like Texas’ challenge to school mask mandates and sexual assault at a Jesuit school. Brent describes how he and Charla have teamed up at trial...2023-01-1653 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastNavigating the World of 30(b)(6) Depositions with Mark KosieradskiMinnesota trial lawyer, Mark Kosieradski is not only a highly accomplished trial lawyer, but he has written multiple books and is recognized across the country as a leading expert on the use of 30(b)(6) depositions. Mark joins Ben and Rahul to talk about his roots, practice and expertise using 30(b)(6) depositions to help build and win the case. About Mark KosieradzkiMark R. Kosieradzki is a board-certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Minnesota State Bar Association. He is recognized in Best Lawyers in America in addition to...2022-12-0540 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastChanging Lives One Client at a Time with Tanya OrtegaRecorded at TLU Vegas, Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) and Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) talk to California trial lawyer Tanya Ortega about her approach to maximizing the value of cases for her brain-injured clients. Tanya has developed unique specialization in brain injuries, which begins with a deep understanding of the science and how to use objective medical evidence and the right experts to prove a TBI case. Tanya talks about her philosophy, which centers around investing substantial time and resources for individual clients, not just to help them win their cases, but also to help...2022-11-2151 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSponsor Bonus Episode with Hype LegalJoin us for a discussion with folks from Hype Legal as part of our special sponsorship bonus track. 2022-11-1426 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastWinning A Texas-Sized $352 Million Verdict and More with Randy SorrelsIn this episode, Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) speaks with Texas trial lawyer Randy Sorrels about his recent $352 Million verdict returned for the family of a single, injured plaintiff—the largest compensatory damages verdict for a single injured individual ever recorded. Randy tells the story of this landmark trial against well-known Texas lawyer, Rusty Harden. Randy also discusses two other multi-million-dollar pandemic verdicts, including one involving former major league baseball great, Roger Clemens. Randy talks about what it’s like trying cases together with his wife and starting a new law firm during the pandemic. He also talks about hi...2022-11-0753 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrial Alert: Ben's Recent $5.5 Million Verdict with Meryl PoulinBen and attorney Meryl Poulin of Gideon Asen talk with Rahul about a verdict obtained on September 30, 2022, in which a jury in Androscoggin County, Maine, returned a verdict of $5.5 million on a claim brought by the daughter of a decedent against a funeral services business for mishandling of her father’s remains after death. This is the largest jury verdict in Maine this year, and for the past several years. At trial, the evidence showed that the funeral service was picking up decedents for cremation, but not processing the bodies for cremation, but rather allowing them...2022-10-2459 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSponsor Bonus Episode with LawPodsA discussion with Robert Ingalls, founder and CEO of LawPods, a podcast production company for lawyers and law firms. This episode is part of our special sponsorship bonus track.LawPods Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 2022-10-1728 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastIt's About Vision with John RomanoJoin Ben and Rahul for their discussion with legendary Florida trial lawyer, John Romano. John recounts his experience learning from masters of trial practice during the golden age of trial practice in Florida and about the need for trial lawyers of each age and generation to continuously reinvent themselves, innovate, and develop a new vision for the times. John shares strategies of presenting non-economic losses in a compelling way that resonates with the jury. About John RomanoA partner at Romano Law Group, John F. Romano is a civil trial advocate board-certified by t...2022-10-1046 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastThink of Her as Your One-Woman Special Operations Force for Trial with Ibiere SeckJoin Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) for their discussion with trial lawyer Ibiere Seck. Ibiere is a one-of-a-kind trial talent who often gets tapped to enter cases in the final days before trial as lead trial counsel or co-counsel. In this episode, Ibiere describes her journey from her early days working at the Johnnie Cochrane to her current position as one of California’s leading plaintiff lawyers. Ibiere talks about her approach to trials and how such has managed to find her authentic voice as a lawyer. You don’t want to...2022-09-2649 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastBonus: Building a Trial Lawyer Community with Dan AmbroseIn this episode, Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) catch up again with Trial Lawyer University founder Dan Ambrose to debrief from the Los Angeles trial college and discuss his plan for the second annual TLU Vegas conference in October. About Dan Ambrose: Daniel Ambrose started out in Detroit, Michigan as a criminal defense lawyer. Dan has attended programs such as the National Criminal Defense College, Western Trial Advocacy Institute and Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College, tried over 150 jury trials, and has stud...2022-09-1929 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastThe Art and Science of Persuasion with Justin KahnCharleston, South Carolina attorney, Justin Kahn, is not only a successful trial lawyer and professor of trial practice, but also an accomplished magician and student of the neuro and cognitive science of jury persuasion. In this episode, Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) interview Justin live at the PSBR Trial College, where Justin taught a breakout group on trial presentation skills. Enjoy the Bob Marley music in the background as Justin discusses strategies to improve your ability to communicate and persuade. About Justin Kahn RE...2022-09-1252 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastGame Changing Voir Dire with Dirk VandeverKansas City trial lawyer Dirk Vandever has developed a mastery of voir dire and trial that few lawyers can match. In this episode, Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) chat with Dirk at the PSBR Trial College, where he taught a breakout group on voir dire strategy. Join Ben and Rahul for their conversation with Dirk and learn the voir dire and trial techniques Dirk uses to regularly obtain significant seven-figure verdicts on behalf of his clients. About Dirk VandeverDirk Vandever served as the you...2022-08-2951 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastHow to Captivate the Jury from the Opening with Daniel KramerDaniel Kramer discusses how to craft a successful opening to captivate the jury by painting a scene the jury can relate to and help them understand your case from the onset. He delivers insight on how to set the stage and use it throughout trial to engage the jury and help them not only understand but track the evidence of the case. Also included in this episode is a rundown of how to up your trial game by utilizing focus groups, why you should do them as often as possible, and giving yourself exposure to testing methods before you...2022-08-1542 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDiscovering a Passion for Trial with Greyson GoodyGreyson Goody followed his passion for surfing to California, but found a new passion for trying jury trials. Join Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) and Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) for their discussion with Greyson about how he developed a courtroom style that has enabled him to win most of his trials, even those that had serious challenges. As a bonus, Greyson shares his insight into work-life balance as a new father and the secrets of the vegan, trial-lawyer diet! You won’t want to miss this episode. About Greyson GoodyGrey...2022-08-0841 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSponsor Bonus Episode with Steno 2022-07-2527 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastAdvanced Cross Examination and More with Roger DoddEpisode SummaryRoger Dodd has spent most of his life trying cases in venues around the United States. From capital murder trials to complex personal injury cases, Roger has done it all. Roger has also devoted much of his career to speaking and teaching trial skills. His multi-day seminar in cross examination has become so popular that when a date is announced the seats fill immediately. Roger will be presenting on advanced cross examination at the upcoming PSBR Trial College and has seminars scheduled for Hawaii and Boston later in the year. Join Ben and Rahul for their...2022-07-1850 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastThe Wisdom that Comes with A Life Spent Trying Cases with Keith MitnikPerhaps no lawyer in America conducts more civil jury trials than Keith Mitnik, the Senior Trial Attorney at America’s largest personal injury law firm, Morgan and Morgan. Keith tries more jury trials in a month than most trial lawyers try in a year. Keith’s focus on trying cases and his high volume of trial work allows him to test and improve his courtroom strategy and technique regularly. Join us for Keith’s discussion with Rahul and Ben where he shares brand new insights, proven approaches, and memorable moments. This is a show you will not want to miss.2022-07-0650 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastUsing Technology to Automate Discovery with Pratik ShahSHOW SUMMARY:Have you ever sought a more efficient way to complete discovery? Well, attorney Pratik Shah did and then created a technological solution to streamline and improve the discovery process. Join Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) and Ben (https://gideonasen.com/our-team/benjamin-gideon/) for their discussion with Pratik about his game-changing discovery technology and his observations on efficiency and productivity in the practice of trial law. ABOUT PRATIK:Pratik ShahAssociate Director of Litigation Pratik H. Shah is the Associate Director of Litigation at Pani...2022-06-2135 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTrial Alert - Breaking Down Rahul's Recent $8 Million VerdictBen and Rahul break down the case and events leading up to Rahul's recent $8 million verdict. 2022-06-0633 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSponsor Bonus Episode with Expert InstituteJoin us for a discussion with folks from the Expert Institute as part of our special sponsorship bonus track. Learn about cutting edge services EI has developed to help trial lawyers track information about their own and opposing experts. 2022-05-3025 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDeconstructing and Building A Winning Case with Phillip MillerIn this episode, Ben speaks with trial lawyer and trial consultant Phillip Miller about how he helps trial lawyers deconstruct and then build a winning case for trial. Phillip starts by identifying landmines that will cause you to lose the case. Each landmine must be made irrelevant, immaterial, or otherwise overcome so that it does not sink the case. Phillip then talks about questions that every juror needs answered: why is the case important? How will the verdict affect meaningful change apart from money? Who is the villain (wrongdoer) in the case? What is the “real evidence”—i.e., the evidence...2022-05-2357 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastBack to Back Record Breaking Verdicts with Joe and Pat CullanTrial law has been in the blood of Omaha-based trial lawyers, Pat and Joe Cullan, since they were growing up. They learned life lessons about how to be a trial lawyer from their father, legendary trial lawyer, Dan Cullan. Like their father, Pat and Joe are also doctors, who use their combined expertise in law and medicine to level the playing field on behalf of their clients. Now, Pat and Joe are legends in their own right, recently winning record-breaking verdicts in no-offer medical malpractice cases in some of the toughest venues in America. In this episode, Rahul and Ben...2022-05-111h 02

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastWhat You Need to Know about Zoom Trials with Judge Matthew WilliamsPerhaps no jurisdiction has conducted more Zoom jury trials since the start of the pandemic than King County (Seattle), Washington. In this episode, Ben and Rahul speak with King County Superior Court Judge, Matthew Williams, about lessons he has learned managing Zoom trials, including his experience conducting jury selection. trial, witness examination, cross examination, use of exhibits, and his observations concerning the key differences between Zoom and in-person trials. About Judge WilliamsMatthew W. Williams is a Superior Court Judge for the State of Washington. Almost all of his time off the bench is devoted to...2022-04-2544 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFamily, Faith and the Fight for Justice with Craig and Toni SchlapprizziSt. Louis, Missouri trial lawyers Craig and Toni Schlapprizzi learned what it means to be a trial lawyer from their successful trial lawyer father, Don Schlapprizzi. Now, both Craig and Toni are prominent trial lawyers in their own right who have won many large verdicts, and recently, achieved a record-setting $37 million settlement in a product liability case. Join Rahul (https://www.psbr.law/ravipudi.html) and Ben (https://gideonasen.com/attorney-benjamin-gideon/) for a discussion with Craig and Toni about how their family and faith shaped their career as trial lawyers and the keys to their incredible success.Ab...2022-04-1159 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastWinning the Hard Trials with Felix LunaSeattle-based trial lawyer, Felix (Gavi) Luna is not afraid to try hard cases. Join Ben ((Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) ) and Rahul ((Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) for this episode as Gavi explains the strategies and techniques he has used to get extraordinary results in some of the toughest cases, including a case involving highway design and a malpractice case involving failure to prevent a stroke.Felix Gavi Lunaluna@pwrfl-law.comFelix moved to Seattle from Boston, Massachusetts, as a teenager and grew up in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. After graduating from Rainier...2022-03-2855 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFinding Strength in Vulnerability with Ben GideonIn this inspiring episode, Ben (www.gideonasen.com) talks about how many trial lawyers face personal challenges they must overcome to find happiness and success in their practices. Ben reveals how his own journey to overcome anxiety helped to shape his character and approach as a trial lawyer. ABOUT BEN GIDEONBEN’S PHILOSOPHYWhen clients come to us, they are looking for financial compensation. They are often struggling just to stay above water, and they need money to provide safety and security to meet basic life needs and to build a new and...2022-03-1555 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDamages Evolving with David Ball Artemis Malekpour Nick and Courtney RowleyWe are kicking off Season 2 of the Elawvate podcast (www.elawvate.fm) with a bang! In our first episode, Ben (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) ) and Rahul ((Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) host four of the country’s most respected trial lawyers and trial consultants, to discuss their forthcoming book, Damages Evolving. Those familiar with David Ball’s foundational work, Damages, will learn how his ideas have evolved, shaped through his long-time partnership with Artemis Malekpour and new collaboration with Nick and Courtney Rowley. They discuss how trial strategies have evolved over the past two decades and continue to evolve today. 2022-03-021h 04

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastHow Big Data Helps Trial Lawyers Get Better Results with John CampbellAccess to Big Data has proven to be indispensable in making key decisions to maximize values of verdicts and settlements. Join Join Ben ((Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) ) and Rahul ((Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) for our discussion with John Campbell, the leading national expert on Big Data for trial lawyers. Through his company Empirical Jury (www.empiricaljury.com) John has already helped countless trial lawyers get results that many would have thought to be impossible just a few years ago. If you're a trial lawyer, you can't afford to miss this episode!About John CampbellProfes...2022-01-1757 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastNever Stop Asking Questions with Mark MandellWhat is the key to Mark Mandell's success as a trial lawyer? He questions all assumptions and has spent his entire career in search of answers. And what he has uncovered along the way is required knowledge for anyone who wants to try cases for a living. Join Ben ((Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) ) and Rahul ((Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) for our probing discussion with Mark as he describes his thoughtful approach to trial work that has led to many successful verdicts and settlement and underpins his two widely acclaimed books on trial practice: Case Framing and Advanced Case Framing...2022-01-031h 03

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastA Life In the Arena with Nick RowleyFor his 20 plus year career as a trial lawyer, Nick Rowley has lived in life in the arena. For most of his career, he has tried 10 jury trials each year. He has tried cases in 33 separate states and has numerous seven and eight figure verdicts. Nick discusses his journey to becoming a trial lawyer, his approach and philosophy of communicating with jurors and trying cases and how he balances his busy trial practice with the rest of his life.About Nick RowleyMany consider Nicholas C. Rowley to be the most accomplished trial lawyer of his g...2021-12-2059 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastThe Principles Behind Winning Individual Case and Mass Tort Trials With Khaldoun BaghdadiJoin us for our conversation with preeminent trial lawyer, Khaldoun Baghdadi. Khaldoun talks about how his Palestinian background has influenced his perspective and approach to the law. He talks about the principles that have enabled him and his firm to obtain many record setting verdicts in both individual plaintiff and mass tort trials. Since 2009, Khaldoun has been named a Northern California Super Lawyer®. In addition, Khaldoun is AV – Pre-Eminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, signifying the highest peer review mark for ethics and standards of practice. His AVVO professional rating is 10.0 – Superb, reflecting the highest rank available.Khaldoun served...2021-12-0658 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastPioneering a Data-Driven Approach to Trial with Sean ClaggettWith multiple recent 8-figure jury verdicts in difficult cases, Sean Claggett is truly on a roll. But nothing Sean has accomplished is an accident. It is the culmination of his own personal journey to re-invent himself as a master trial lawyer and to pioneer the use of data-driven decision-making to maximize his results. Join us for our conversation with Sean as we explore his uniquely successful approach to winning at trial.We begin with a discussion of Sean's background and journey to becoming a trial lawyer. He recounts how he gave up trying cases and moved on to...2021-11-2258 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastMastering Cross Examination with Patricia KuendigNationally-recognized trial lawyer Patricia Kuendig joins us to describe the approach to cross examination she and her partner Roger Dodd teach to trial lawyers across the country. Patricia explains the three rules of successful cross examination. She illustrates how the rules work in practice. She discusses strategies for sequencing cross, recovering from problems, dealing with un-crossable witness and preparing you own witnesses for the other side's cross. About PatriciaPatricia Kuendig pursued law out of a desire to help people when they needed it most. For the first few years of her practice, Patricia worked on co...2021-11-0858 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastUsing the Domino Theory to Win at Trial with Edward CapozziJoin us for a conversation with top New Jersey trial lawyer, Edward Capozzi, author of the best-selling Trial Guides book, The Domino Theory. Ed describes how his upbringing in a blue collar family and background as a front man for a rock band readied him for the world of trial law. Ed talks about how he began trying the most difficult "no offer" cases and honed his approach and skills by trying more than a dozen jury trial a year for more than decade. His insight led him to develop the "Domino Theory," and approach to litigating and trying a c...2021-10-2553 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastUnpacking the Electronic Medical Record and Audit Trail with Saira PashaSaira Pasha is an attorney who used to work for major hospital corporations handling the defense side of medical malpractice cases. Now, she assists lawyers for patients and their families in medical malpractice cases. We spend time with Saira discussing how to better understand the information that is available through the electronic medical record and audit trail kept by hospitals and other medical providers. We learn that there is a lot of information that is available but will not be turned over unless you know how to ask for it. And once you get the information, we talk about how...2021-10-1150 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastThe Power the Comes with Trusting the Jury with Michael CowenMichael Cowen is a successful trial lawyer and host of the popular podcast, Trial Lawyer Nation. He joins us to talk about the power he has gained from learning to overcome his own insecurities and to place his trust in juries to do what is right. Michael talks about how working on his own mindset has produced better results in his trials and made him a happier person. He goes on to talk about systems he uses to prepare for trial, run his law firm and manage his employees. He talks about what got him into podcasting and how he b...2021-09-2750 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDriven to Learn, Share and Grow with Rahul RavipudiAbout Rahul RavipudiRahul Ravipudi is a partner at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP and has spent his legal career handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving commercial vehicles, pedestrians, industrial or construction accidents, utility negligence, dangerous conditions of public and private property as well as cases of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Mr. Ravipudi also represents consumers in class actions against businesses who engage in unfair/illegal business practices and public entities in cases where corporations have endangered the safety, health, property or comfort of the public.Mr. Ravipudi currently serves as Public Entity...2021-09-1351 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastMastering the Art of Trial Presentation with Dan AmbroseAbout Dan AmbroseDaniel Ambrose started out in Detroit, Michigan as a criminal defense lawyer. Dan has attended programs such as the National Criminal Defense College, Western Trial Advocacy Institute and Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College, tried over 150 jury trials, and has studied trial advocacy for 20 years. Dan is known for his exceptional skills advocating for his clients. Through 20 years of practice, he has found a unique method to help trial lawyers efficiently master their skills. THE METHOD, was developed by meeting weekly with five trial lawyers over an eighteen month period. They presen...2021-08-3053 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastUse Authenticity and Technology to Win at Trial with Lloyd BellWe begin by discussing Lloyd's unique journey to become a trial lawyer, which was shaped by his military education at the Virginia Military Institute and years prosecuting and defending case in the Army JAG Corps. Lloyd explains how he learned the importance of meeting your audience where they are while defending enlisted soldiers before juries of officers. One of the most important lessons he learned was that officers wanted to carry out their "noblesse oblige" mission of showing generosity and nobility toward those they lead, and this key insight provided an opportunity to get his clients a second chance. 2021-08-1659 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFrom Trial Law to Facebook and Cryptocurrency with Paul GrewalWe begin the episode discussing Paul's early career as a trial lawyer where he had to find ways to explain complex concepts, often involving technology, to ordinary jurors. Paul describes how he learned to do this, particularly with argument by analogies that were accessible to jurors.We then move to discuss Paul's years as a Judge in the Northern District of California, where he presided over many civil jury trials. As a judge, Paul was in a good position to observe and comment on the quality of the lawyering. He saw what worked and what did not wor...2021-08-021h 04

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDigital Marketing for Trial Lawyers with Seth PriceJoin us for a discussion of digital marketing for trial lawyers with attorney and digital marketing guru, Seth Price. Learn how Seth used his experience building a successful law firm using digital marketing, and then started a digital marketing firm to help other law firms do the same. In this episode, we discuss what works and doesn't work for trial lawyer marketing, pitfalls that lawyers fall into and how to maximize return on investment for marketing dollars spent. In the process, we discuss a number of topics, includingsearch engine optimization (SEO)Google Pay Per Click AdsGoogle Local Serv...2021-07-1942 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastDiscovering the Trial Lawyer Within with Josh KoskoffWhat you Will LearnIn this episode, Josh begins by discussing how his legacy growing up in a family of prominent trial lawyers shaped his outlook on the role of a lawyer and his own personal journey to becoming a successful trial lawyer. Josh discusses what he learned from his father and grandfather, and what he needed to unlearn to find his own unique style. Josh describes how he struggled early in his career to find his own clear voice in the courtroom, to the point where he came close to changing directions in his career. Josh tell...2021-07-0643 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastBeyond the Reptile with Don KeenanPerhaps no individual plaintiff’s lawyer can claim to have had a larger impact on the trial bar than Don Keenan ((https://www.keenanlawfirm.com/). Not only has Keenan been involved in hundreds of successful jury trials and handled cases in 47 states, but with his book, The Reptile (co-authored with jury consultant, David Ball), Reptile organization (now the Edge and Keenan Trial Institute), Keenan has mentored thousands of trial lawyers in his techniques and revolutionized the way plaintiff attorneys approach trials. Keenan’s approaches have become so widespread and successful that organizations of defense attorneys routinely hold seminars to teach...2021-06-2148 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastFearless Cross Examination with Pat MaloneThe episode begins with a discussion of how Pat went from graduating Yale Law School to becoming one of the nation's leading medical malpractice plaintiff's trial lawyers. Pat talks about how he started as a newspaper reporter covering malpractice trials, and was drawn to this field even before attending law school. Pat talks about what drew him to medical malpractice cases, why these cases are hard for plaintiffs to win and strategies he has used for success, including lessons he has applied from his groundbreaking work co-authored with Rick Friedman, Rules of the Road. (https://www.trialguides.com/products/rule...2021-06-071h 03

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastPicking a Winning Jury with Sonia ChopraSonia discusses the evolution of jury consulting to trial consultants and, finally, to litigation consulting. Part of that evolution is the constant balancing of the science and the art of human psychology and social psychology. The science is through training -- Sonia's training is as a Ph.D psychologist with an emphasis in litigation. The art is the constant exposure to prospective jurors through focus groups and voir dires. Unlike trial lawyers who, even the best of them on high exposure trials, get to trial four to ten times a year, Sonia has the capacity to accomplish the same volume...2021-05-241h 11

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastTaking on Goliath with Bob KelleyWhat you will learn from this episode.Bob talks about the importance of the trial culture in Southern Florida during his time as a young lawyer. After working a brief time as an insurance defense lawyer, Bob met the famous trial lawyer Sheldon ("Shelly") Schlesinger and went to work at Shelly's firm. There, Bob observed Shelly's unmatched trial skills and unique domineering style. Bob talks about how he had the opportunity early in his career to try a lot of jury trials and to develop his own unique style which relied more upon a human connection with the j...2021-05-1059 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastChanneling your Inner Performing Artist with Karen SmolarWhat you will learn. Our show begins with Karen discussing the breaking news of the verdict in the Chauvin murder trial (we taped the show the morning after the jury reached its guilty verdict). Karen discusses the cognitive dissonance she feels as a criminal defense attorney, believing that the jury reached a correct and just verdict but describing the awkward tension being a defense attorney but routing for the prosecution. Karen discusses her views on what the defense attorney did well and where she believes mistakes were made. She talks about the decision not to put Chauvin on the witn...2021-04-261h 08

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastBreaking Glass Ceilings and Verdict Records with Kalpana SrinivasanIn this Second Episode of the Elawvate Podcast, Rahul (Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) and Ben (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) spend time with a trailblazer, Kalpana Srinivasan. Part of being a successful trial lawyer is consistently making the right decisions. While that is easier said than done, Kalpana has done that her whole career. After graduating from Stanford Law School and receiving offers from all of the "big" firms, Kalpana accepted a job at the then four lawyer Los Angeles office of Susman Godfrey. She did that because she was impressed with the attorneys at the firm from top to bo...2021-04-121h 12

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastSuccess Starts from Within with Rick FriedmanEpisode 01 - Success Starts from Within with Rick FriedmanYou don’t want to miss the Elawvate interview of Rick Friedman, one of America’s pre-eminent plaintiff trial lawyers and teachers. In this episode Ben (Ben Gideon | Gideon Asen LLC) and Rahul ((Rahul Ravipudi (psblaw.com) )talk to Rick about his latest book, The Way of the Trial Lawyer: Beyond Technique (published by TrialGuides and available here: The Way of the Trial Lawyer – Trial Guides).What Will You Learn From Listening to this Episode? The Power of Moral Advocacy. In this episode, you will learn about the power...2021-02-1657 min

Elawvate: The Trial Lawyer PodcastIntroductions and ExpectationsIn this brief trailer, Ben Gideon and Rahul Ravipudi talk about what motivated them to launch this podcast and their goals and expectations for the show. 2021-02-1522 min

Getting to Graps WithGideon Grey - Part 2The guys return for part 2, as Lord Gideon Grey discusses road trips with Kenny Omega & the Young Bucks, his career highlights so far and gives advice to new trainees. One of the most enthralling guests we've had on the podcast, this episode is essential listening for newcomers to wrestling. Follow Lord Gideon on twitter - @lordgideongrey 2021-01-2551 min

Getting to Graps WithGideon Grey - Part 1Aiden and Benjamin are honored to be joined by RevPro's Lord Gideon Grey. Not only is he a devious competitor, mentor of the Great-O-Khan and mastermind of The Legion, Gideon Grey is a mainstay of the British wrestling scene and encyclopedia of wrestling knowledge. Gideon discusses wrestling empty-arena matches due to the pandemic, New Japan Pro Wrestling and how he made his start in the ring. An absolutely brilliant talk from one of the greatest minds in British wrestling today. Be sure to follow Lord Gideon on twitter - @lordgideongrey to keep updated on his evil musings. 2021-01-2535 min