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Cross LabCrossing The Angelic DefendantHosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by personal injury attorney Susie Injijian, as well as actor and writer Sara Taylor.Watch as Susie cross-examines Sara, portraying a sympathetic kindergarten teacher whose vehicle struck a Guatemalan-born pedestrian.Listen in as Susie challenges Sara, and we break down how to confront bias in the courtroom.What’s covered in this episode: Talking ‘money grab’ and other biases in voir direWho to call to the stand when the damages aren’t visibleHow to keep a crying witness from derailing your crossThe tech savvy way to ma...2025-05-291h 36Cross LabThe Cop That Saw NothingHosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by criminal defense and civil rights attorney Bruce Ringstrom, and plaintiff’s personal injury attorney Fred Bryant.Watch as they put Officer Brown (played by Steve) on the stand and challenge his version of events to prove their client did not knowingly help her son evade arrest.This episode is based on a real case from a listener looking for new perspectives on their upcoming trial. To submit your case for an upcoming episode click HERE!What’s covered in this episode: How to turn...2025-05-151h 20Cross LabThe “It’s All About Me" WitnessHosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by personal injury and family law attorney Shane Henry, as well as noted TV, film and theater actor, producer and director Jean Bruce Scott.Watch as Shane cross-examines Jean, who plays this episode’s mock witness—a devoted grandma testifying on behalf of her son who’s seeking primary custody of his 2 children. Shane challenges Jean’s claims in this masterclass of constructive cross-examination.What’s covered in this episode: The funnel that traps the witness and triggers the jury’s ‘aha!’ momentWhat Bryan Cranston and Tom H...2025-05-011h 22Cross LabCross Pollination: Storytelling that Makes a Difference—From Prison to the CourtroomWe’re calling this special episode of Cross Lab…Cross Pollination!Hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are bringing together their community of theater makers and professional storytellers for a powerful conversation.Our guests—Cecelia Kouma, Mabelle Reynoso, and Arturo Medina from Playwrights Project—are producers, actors, playwrights, and educators who teach playwriting in prisons.Tune in as they share their work, their wisdom, and storytelling techniques that can transform how you build narratives in the courtroom.Instagram @playwrightsprojectWhat’s covered in this episode: How to turn facts into...2025-04-171h 13Cross LabExpert with no expertiseIn this episode of Cross Lab, hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by plaintiff’s attorney Federico Lathrop and estate and trust attorney Mike Hackard. Watch as they cross-examine Steve, who plays an occupational consultant and defense expert witness. They’ll challenge his opinion on the employability of the plaintiff, whose medical assessments reveal severe limitations that impact his ability to work.Instagram: @hackard_law@fedelawyerWhat’s covered in this episode: How to balance expectations and earn trust with emotionally charged clientsThe double edge sword of multi...2025-04-031h 17Cross LabEmotionally charged divorced couple with Bibi BadejoIn this episode of Cross Lab, hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by barrister and advocacy coach Bibi Badejo.Watch Bibi cross-examine both Steve and Olivia, who portray a divorced couple where neither party has clean hands. Bibi skillfully challenges each of their stories and their roles in a complex, multi-suit case involving large sums of money, kids and old wounds.What’s covered in this episode: The foundation you can lay that boxes any witness in—and pays off big timeA go-to framework for defending your client (even when their actions make...2025-03-211h 29Cross LabToxicologist and expert witness for the state on contaminated evidenceIn this episode of Cross Lab, hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa are joined by plaintiff’s attorney Mark Choate and criminal defense/DUI attorneys Chuck Rathburn and Bruce Ringstrom. Watch them cross-examine Olivia, who portrays a toxicologist and expert witness on behalf of the state. They’ll challenge the expert’s opinion on the validity of the BAC and blood draw procedures.What’s covered in this episode: How crossing an expert witness can change your word selectionThe hidden role gender can play in your cross-examinationAn easy demonstrative to illustrate percentage points for your jury...2025-03-061h 16Cross LabExpert radiologist for the defense with 800+ cases on their behalfIn this episode of Cross Lab, hosts Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa welcome personal injury trial attorneys Susie Injijian and Jon Choate, along with personal injury and criminal defense attorney Russell Goodrow.Watch as these 3 attorneys cross-examine Steve, who portrays an expert radiologist on behalf of the defense. They’ll challenge his opinion that only soft tissue injuries and pre-existing conditions—not lingering effects from MTBI—are present in the plaintiff. What’s covered in this episode:Techniques for a 'yes, and' cross-examination that questions expert conclusionsHow to score points against an expert who protests t...2025-02-181h 17
Legal Latitudes - The Lathrop Law PodcastYes, And... Improv Secrets for Trial Lawyers with Steve Hohman & Olivia Espinosa🎙️ In this episode of Legal Latitudes, host Federico Lathrop welcomes two fun, dynamic, and interesting guests full of great insights for trial lawyers, Steve Hohman and Olivia Espinosa from Haus of Improv, are redefining trial preparation with techniques straight from the theater stage.Steve and Olivia bring their extensive backgrounds in improv and acting to the legal world, sharing powerful tools that every trial lawyer can use to transform their courtroom presence. In this episode we dive deep into:The game-changing "Yes, And" mindset and how it can make cross-examinations more fluid and effective.Breaking free from...2024-11-1155 min