Coopers' Code

Today we’re continue with Part II of our conversation with Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, also formerly Dean of University of San Francisco’s Law School from 1999-2013. If you missed Part I, make sure to stream it first: Youtube:  https://youtu.be/iqDBH_SZQ1Y?feature=shared Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZcA9h37WlM7N...

Today we’re fortunate to have the Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, also formerly Dean of University of San Francisco’s Law School from 1999-2013. During this time Dean Brand oversaw the transformation of the law school’s facilities, including faculty expansion, a new library, and complete reconstruction of the main hall. Simultaneo...

As we embrace the exciting changes of Season 2, complete with a new format and video content available on our official ⁠ Youtube channel , we take a moment to honor our roots. This episode features a collection of the finest snippets, legal profession insights, captivating anecdotes, and expert advice that have shaped our podcast's Season 1. Join us and share your thoughts on your favorite epi...

Join an old lawyer and young lawyer (guest Robert Igleheart) as we discuss keeping current with technology and its importance in case investigation and more global professional success. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/who-moved-my-typewriter/ We are now on video as well. You can watch the episodes on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

How do we effectively keep clients up to date? And how do we tell their story? Maintaining that personal relationship with a client is critical to both. Enjoy this conversation with lawyer Robert Igleheart as we explore ways to be both an effective communicator with one’s clients as well as an effective advocate for them. Wondering about this episode’s title? It is indeed a reference to the line d...

Today we’ll be exploring family law and its implications for our clients, with family law master Lorie Nachlis. Why do we want to know about family law? Because our clients are humans, humans have families, and families sometimes have friction. We want to be able to issue spot for our clients, and when appropriate make sure they get help from someone like Lorie. So who is Lorie Nachlis? She’s a pr...

Career transitions can be challenging in the professional world. Today we’ll be discussing the considerations that go into transitions, handling them smoothly and professionally, and making decisions that are best for the professional and the firm. Enjoy this conversation with attorney Robert Igleheart, who recently went through this experience. More on Robert Igleheart: https://www.coopers.law/ro...

This is Part II of our conversation with guest Rich Schoenberger.⁠ If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can find it here (audio) or here (video) Today we get to explore jury selection, trial, and balance with Richard Schoenberger. Rich is a name partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger, where he has practiced for 37 years. This follows a stint as an Alameda County Deputy District Att...

Today we get to explore jury selection, trial, and balance with Richard Schoenberger. Rich is a name partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger, where he has practiced for 37 years. This follows a stint as an Alameda County Deputy District Attorney. Rich’s talent and hard work have resulted in countless record-setting trial verdicts and have led to his being invited to join the most presti...

Today’s show examines California’s Mandatory Initial Disclosures, heralding major changes to discovery under C.C.P. section 2016.090 that went into effect with cases filed on or after January 1, 2024. We cover the statute change and strategic and ethical implications in cases going forward. To read the article this is based on go to: ⁠https://www.coopers.law/show-me-what-you-got/⁠ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Mil...

Today’s show, with guest Roslyn Whitney, goes deep examining stress and stress management in the legal profession, including zero cost tools to recenter instantaneously in the heat of courtroom battle (a hint – it involves breathing) and keep one happy and focused in a combative and adversarial career. I first came to know Roslyn when she was recommended by a close lawyer friend. My daughter, four...

Today we’re discussing addiction in the legal profession with The Other Bar’s resident life saver David Mann. This includes how to recognize it in others and yourself to minimize risk in your practice. Why should we listen to David Mann? Because he’s been there. On one hand, David’s bio reads like a 001%er: Valedictorian not only in high school but college. Stanford Law. A top white shoe law firm,...

This is Part II of our conversation with guest Christopher J. Beeman. If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can here. Chris is a nationally renowned trial lawyer at Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley. Having been on the other side of the v from Chris on a few cases, he’s the type of lawyer one says, “Great!” and “Crap!” in equal parts when he shows up in a case. Great because he’s friendly...

We’re excited to sit down with today’s guest Christopher J. Beeman. Chris is a nationally renowned trial lawyer at Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley. Having been on the other side of the v from Chris on a few cases, he’s the type of lawyer one says, “Great!” and “Crap!” in equal parts when he shows up in a case. Great because he’s friendly, professional, knows what to fight over and what not...

Today’s show examines discovery battles, including how to avoid them by getting material other ways, holding the line, and strategies behind moving to compel. To read the article this is based on go to: https://www.coopers.law/land-wars-in-asia-discovery-battles-the-most-classic-of-blunders/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded &...

Today’s show looks at guardians ad litem, minors’ compromises, and the particular rules involved when representing those who cannot fend for themselves in the same way. To read the article this is based on go to: https://www.coopers.law/a-minor-compromise/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music b...

Today’s show examines California’s Mandatory Initial Disclosures, heralding major changes to discovery under C.C.P. section 2016.090 that went into effect with cases filed on or after January 1, 2024. We cover the statute change and strategic and ethical implications in cases going forward. To read the article this is based on go to: https://www.coopers.law/show-me-what-you-got/ Hosted by ⁠⁠Miles...

This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form: ⁠⁠https://www.coopers.law/mcle/⁠ Today’s show examines the delicate dance that arises when one incident generates both a workers compensation action as well as a civil action, typically known as a third-party action. Want to know how to maximize recovery in both...

Today we have the privilege of sitting down with Cynthia McGuinn, who for most in our world will need no introduction. Her trial verdicts have set records in counties throughout California, and their impacts have changed the way businesses and medical professionals treat the people they are supposed to serve. Beyond her case handling, she has served as the American Board of Trial Advocates Nationa...

It's not really a bonus episode, I'm letting you know we're taking a two-week holiday break and that there are links here in the description to three great interviews to go back and listen (or re-listen) to: Jim Brosnahan ( Part I & Part II) , Bill Veen , and Judge Westerfield . They'll wet your appetite for the Cynthia McGuinn interview coming out in January! Hosted by ⁠⁠Miles...

This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form: ⁠⁠https://www.coopers.law/mcle/⁠ Today’s show examines workers' compensation, applicants’ attorneys, workers compensation liens, and how to effectively work with applicants’ attorneys on cases. For those interested in reading the original article this show is ba...

In today’s show we talk to Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.), discussing JAMS, her skills in mediation and arbitration, and her role and experience in international mediation programs. More about Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.): https://www.jamsadr.com/westerfield/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ M...

Today’s show is a special one, fully video-based for Spotify , featuring Miles attending and speaking at 2023 Law-Di-Gras's panel " BICYCLE CASES: COMMON INJURIES AND DEFENSES ", alongside Danielle Lincors, Steve Rosen, John Austin M.D. and Yogi Patel, M.D. If your podcast platform of choice is not Spotify, join us on our Youtube channel to view the episode: https://www.youtube.com/@...

Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines working with witnesses to make sure they are ready to withstand the rigors of testifying at trial. For the original article: https://www.coopers.law/the-prepared-witness/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/L...

Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines how to prepare for and get the most out of mandatory settlement conferences. For the original article see: https://www.coopers.law/settle-up/ Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Miles Coopers⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Mauro Serra ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kenji Productions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded & Co-produced by ⁠⁠⁠Zach Morvant⁠⁠⁠ Music by ⁠⁠⁠The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble⁠⁠ Rate/Leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠...