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Trial Alchemy™#21 Craig M. Peters, Esq. Counsel for the Plaintiff.Welcome to the Trial Alchemy™ podcast, where I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers, and ABOTA civil trial judges about what works, and what doesn't work when trying a case to a jury. Listening to the podcast is a great way for all civil trial lawyers, whether they've tried no cases or lots of cases, to learn from civil jury trial experts. In episode #21, I talk with ABOTA member and outstanding civil plaintiff attorney Craig M. Peters, Esq. Thanks for listening! Guest Resume: Craig M. Peters, Esq. Craig Peter...2025-05-271h 10

Trial TestedS11E4: Ponzi Schemes, Pollution, and the Death Penalty: Doug Young on Advocating for the UnpopularIn this episode, ACTL Past President Doug Young reflects on how his family, mentors, and love of storytelling helped shape a distinguished career in trial and appellate law. He recounts powerful cases, from defending a troubled stockbroker in a white-collar Ponzi scheme to representing a corporation accused of environmental violations to arguing death penalty sentences – each highlighting the challenge of advocating for unpopular clients. Young shares vivid courtroom stories, including a dramatic Ninth Circuit argument that concluded with a 911 call, all underscoring his belief in professionalism, mentorship, and service. 2025-04-2453 min

No Lie with Brian Tyler CohenThe REAL reason for Trump's wildly unpopular tariffsTrump implements disastrous tariff implementation– and importantly, there's a not-so-obvious reason that he’s okay with the results. Brian interviews Pod Save America's Tommy Vietor about the market crash; data scientist Elliot Morris about the implications of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race victory as we head toward 2026; and two candidates: Mallory McMorrow in Michigan and Dan Osborn in Nebraska. Support Mallory McMorrow: https://www.mcmorrowformichigan.com/Support Dan Osborn: https://actl.ink/daosbsen4325?ref=btcShop merch: https://briantylercohen.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/u...2025-04-061h 12

The PodvocateSee Fascism, Say Fascism: Individual Responsibility to Resist in the Trump EraI think I’ve seen this film before, and I didn’t like the ending. In the first three months of his second term President Trump has embarked on an unprecedented campaign against the American justice system. Working through the history of the legal profession and its roots in the United States, Associate Editor Alyssa Pacheco draws parallels between the political climate of today and that of Germany during the fall of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Adolf Hitler hoping to implore listeners to act. All in the name of democracy of course. Research & Sources:     https://www.whitehouse.gov/presiden...2025-03-1323 min

Next Lawyer Up Podcast with Attorney Ron SykstusEpisode 159 - Next Lawyer Up Podcast With Ron Sykstus Featuring Richard JaffeIt is not a stretch to say that attorney Richard Jaffe is at the top of the legal profession in the state of Alabama. I say this somewhat objectively, given the fact that he has been consistently named as a top 50 lawyer in the State of Alabama for well over a decade by Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers has listed him Lawyer of the Year for Birmingham in either White -collar criminal law or criminal defense 4 times in recent years. In fact, he was featured on the cover of the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine and you can read that article he...2025-01-0253 min

Trial TestedS9E2: Susan Harriman on Speaking Up and Having Fun, Inside the Courtroom and OutJoin host Amy Gunn as she talks with ACTL Past President Susan Harriman about family, career, and her involvement with the College. Harriman recounts how a chance conversation with a stranger on a train led her to apply to law school after her service as a Peace Corps volunteer. She discusses her role in helping grow a firm from 10 to more than 120 attorneys, addressing the unique decisions and challenges facing women attorneys. Harriman shares her love of teaching while reflecting on her experiences with juries, opposing counsel and lessons learned from some of her most significant cases, including her...2024-07-181h 00

Unscripted DirectEpisode 91 - Summer Heat (Interview with TYLA & ACTL Leadership)The podcast was supposed to be on vacation ... but we interrupt this summer break for an important update! On May 1 (Episode 89), we covered the witness incident at NTC Nationals. On May 15, TYLA circulated a statement about the incident. We had some follow-up questions. So, we interviewed TYLA and ACTL leadership about the incident -- and a broader range of National Trial Competition topics. We also learned about two significant changes to NTC 2025. Intro (0:00:00). Spencer and Justin chat about their recent law firm training in Seattle, and how they prepared differently when teaching experienced and sophisticated li...2024-06-061h 46

The Luke Beasley ShowKari Lake Rally Spirals Out of ControlToday, Luke discusses James Comer disastrous hearing, Biden's mocking of Trump, and more! If you want to support the Arizona Democratic Party’s efforts to protect women’s reproductive freedoms from Republican attacks, consider chipping in here to join their fight 👉 https://actl.ink/3xzVNN0 Become a Patreon member at: https://www.patreon.com/lukebeasley Get connected below! Twitter - https://twitter.com/lukepbeasley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lukebeasleyofficial/ TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/TTP...2024-04-1846 min

Trial TestedS7E2: Integrity in the Courtroom with David BeckACTL Past President David Beck emphasizes the importance of humility, hard work, and continual learning in this interview with host Vince Citro. With notable involvement in pivotal cases such as the BP Oil Spill litigation and other matters for Exxon, Beck's extensive career has earned him respect and admiration from clients and legal professionals alike. 2023-10-1937 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

Trial TestedSpecial Episode: Jeffery Robinson and the Who We Are ProjectOn Juneteenth 2018, ACTL Fellow Jeffery Robinson stood before a packed house at the Historic Town Hall Theater on Broadway in Manhattan to present his closing argument on racism in America. Five years later, on Juneteenth 2023, Jeffery joins host Terri Mascherin to discuss his documentary film titled, “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America,” and his nonprofit organization, The Who We Are Project. 2023-06-1940 min

The Art of PersuasionJury persuasion with Chilton VarnerThere is perhaps no other context where the art of persuasion is put to the test as acutely as when a lawyer has to persuade a group of strangers, the jury, that her client is in the right. That is where this episode’s guest comes in: a senior partner at the prestigious law firm King and Spalding, Chilton Davis Varner was also president of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) , only the second woman to occupy the office of the premier trial lawyer organization in the U.S. In this episode, Guy Pratte explores with Chilton Varner ho...2023-05-1239 min

Unscripted DirectEpisode 55 - Spencer and Judge's Excellent Adventure - Part 1Spencer is joined by Judge Jim Roberts (Cumberland Law), as they travel to both national competitions in one weekend! In this episode — Part 1 — they start in San Antonio for TYLA’s National Trial Competition. They talk to coaches and students, interview Fellows from the American College of Trial Lawyers and leaders from the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and capture audio from the actual trials. Have coaches meetings gotten more or less contentious over time? What do ACTL judges look for at the highest level of competition? Can Spencer get an Uber driver to care about mock trial? 2023-04-061h 07

Heels In The CourtroomSPECIAL EPISODE - Trial Tested: The View from the Bench with Justice Marie DeschampsInspiring women are at work around the globe and we can learn a lot from their experience. Amy Gunn had the opportunity to speak with former Canadian Supreme Court Justice Marie Deschamps on Amy’s ACTL podcast, Trial Tested. Justice Deschamps continues to champion social causes even after stepping down from the bench and shares candid thoughts about her career, landmark decisions, and advice for attorneys of all ages about handling responsibility, dissent, and social evolution. Don’t miss this.2023-03-2243 min

Heels In The CourtroomSPECIAL EPISODE - Trial Tested: Reaching Your Full Potential with Joan LukeyLoyal Heels in the Courtroom listeners know Amy Gunn also hosts a podcast for the American College of Trial Lawyers. On her Trial Tested podcast, Amy spoke with Joan Lukey, one of the top female litigators in the country and the first female President of the ACTL. This extraordinary episode is a great opportunity to take notes on Joan’s philosophy for success and her ongoing commitment to compassion in every aspect of her life.2023-03-1541 min

Trial TestedS5E1 - Civil Rights Attorney and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Fred GrayIconic civil rights attorney, preacher and recent recipient of the ACTL Thurgood Marshall Equality and Justice Award, Fred Gray takes host Gregory K. Wells on a tour of the Tuskegee History Center. Known for representing Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the victims of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, listen as Gray discusses his life’s work fighting for equality and justice for all. 2023-03-0934 min

Heels In The CourtroomSPECIAL EPISODE - Trial Tested: A Conversation with Author Kati MartonIf you are a regular Heels in the Courtroom listener, you know Amy Gunn is one busy woman. She also hosts the American College of Trial Lawyer’s podcast Trial Tested and recently spoke with journalist, human rights activist, and author Kati Marton about her book; The Chancellor, the Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel. We’re sharing Amy’s ACTL podcast so you can learn from Angela Merkel’s example of steely composure and refusal to “take the bait”…..good tips for every trial attorney.2022-12-2843 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

Trial TestedS2E1 - The Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case & Charlottesville Hate Crimes with Linda Dunikoski & Alan LevineThe entire country was watching when Linda Dunikoski and Alan Levine tried these two racially charged cases and won. Host Amy Gunn talked with Linda and Alan during the ACTL Spring Conference about their pre-trial, voir dire and courtroom strategies, and their concerns and hopes for the American justice system. Tune in for a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion of how these two gifted attorneys and their legal teams forced the vitriol of race to take a back seat to the rule of law. 2022-03-1055 min

Trial TestedS1E4 - Advocate Aggressively and Act with Civility with Bob FiskeFormer US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and previous ACTL president Bob Fiske has tried many cases in the national spotlight, including the case President Jimmy Carter called “the most important case in the US”, the drug trial of “Mr. Untouchable” Nicky Barnes. Host Dave Paul dives into the background of some of Bob’s most historic cases and reveals key insights on leadership and mentorship that helped define Bob’s legendary success. 2021-10-2855 min

Trial TestedS1E1 - Reaching Your Full Potential with Joan LukeyJoan Lukey is recognized as one of the top litigators in the country and was the first female President of the American College of Trial Lawyers. She is recognized as an extraordinary trial attorney and advocate who exemplifies an unwavering willingness to connect with everyone she meets. In this inspiring first episode of the ACTL’s new Trial Tested podcast, Joan shares her philosophy for success with host Amy Gunn and encourages every attorney to achieve their goals through hard work, mentorship and compassion. 2021-10-0740 min $L\'instant T, le point de départ de Tout$ L'instant T, le point de départ de Tout#2 Tanguy Detroz - DapescoGrâce à Tanguy Detroz, nous allons, au cours de ce deuxième épisode de L'Instant T , être à la fois très terre à terre et prendre un peu d'altitude.En effet, Tanguy est depuis peu multi-entrepreneur dans deux activités totalement différentes et même opposées.Après des études en grande partie à l'étranger, Tanguy sait quand il commence chez son premier employeur (ACTL à Braine-l'Alleud devenu LEM) qu'il est là pour quelques années seulement et qu'il créera rapidement sa propre boîte.Alors qu'on est qu’au tout début d'internet, et aux b...2021-05-311h 25

Behind the BastardsPart One: Roy Cohn: The Man Who Made Donald TrumpRobert is joined by Joelle Monique to discuss Roy Cohn.FOOTNOTES: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/roy-cohn-and-the-making-of-a-winner-take-all-america https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/10/roy-cohn-mafia-politics/599320/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-03-18-vw-1638-story.html https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/eavesdropping-on-roy-cohn-and-donald-trump https://forward.com/culture/431851/how-roy-cohns-shame-made-him-and-trump-shameless/ https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a46616/dont-mess-with-roy-cohn/ https://www.nytimes.com/1988/03/21/books/books-of-the-times-2-works-trace-the-turbulent-life-of-roy-cohn.html https://www.actl.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/journal_87_summer_2018_cohn_article.pdf?sfvrsn=4 https://newrepublic.com/article/155066/covering-roy-cohn http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6444/ https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/age-of-eisenhower/mcarthyism-red-scare https://www.theguardian...2020-12-081h 09

Election 2023Dr Amanda Landers on her concerns for the End of Life Choice ActA doctor advocating against the End of Life Choice Actl is concerned it doesn't let doctors have a say.Palliative care doctor and University of Otago clinical senior lecturer Amanda Landers says it feels like an incoming freight train.She joined Kerre McIvor for an hour of talk back on the referendum, and says the Bill should have more reference to the medics who it affects."A lack of safeguards, no real consultation with medicine, no real consultation with nurses or pharmacists who are also named in the act." Landers also thinks the bill would place a...2020-09-0233 min

ACT English Prep - Study by SenecaLexis: Types of Verbs Part 2 🗣- ACTl English Learning & Test PrepEmma looks at dynamic, stative, transitive & intransitive verbs. Ideal for preparing you for your ACT English exam. Click here for the full course, or visit this link: http://bit.ly/360uEPW 2020-01-2902 min

Inspired ProficiencyProficiency Driven Curriculum with Ashley Uyaguari & guest interviewer Wendy FarabaughWelcome to Inspired Proficiency and thank you for joining us for episode 3 of season 3. As always, please tweet any takeaways and inspirations to #inspiredproficiency. The third episode of season three is a first for Inspired Proficiency. Host, Ashley Uyaguari is interviewed by Wendy Farabaugh about how she makes her classroom student centered. The variety segment interviews Haydee Arnold Taylor and how she brings STEM into the world language classroom. Wendy Farabaugh teachers French 1 and AP French in Ohio. She participates in #langchat as a moderator on Twitter working behind the scenes to figure out which...2019-03-2600 min