Litigation Radio

The U.S. Supreme Court had a historic last term; including welcoming a new justice, striking down Roe versus Wade, the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion, an assassination plot, and questions from many in the public about the legitimacy of the court. With the court's new term beginning October 3rd, the court will take up additional major cases on issues such as affirmative action, voting, acces...

Experts and companies often see alternative dispute resolution as a sensible, cost effective way to resolve matters out of court. For all of those purported efficiencies for businesses, individual plaintiffs and their families often mistrust ADR and want their day in court. So how do you get clients to trust the arbitration or mediation process? And what should attorneys do to effectively navigate...

Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk is quickly gearing up. Although hearings are scheduled to start in mid-October, thick legal briefs have already been filed with the Delaware Chancery Court. The legal battle over Elon Musk's attempt to back out of a $44 billion deal to buy the social media giant began in July 2022. This litigation is being played out in court as well as in the public. Ultimately...

Unlike trials, appeals involve different strategies, procedures, and perspective. That’s why understanding how the appellate process works, and the strategies involved to improve your case on appeal is critical to the success of your case and your client.  In this episode of Litigation Radio, host Dave Scriven-Young welcomes trial and appellate litigation expert Lawrence Rosenberg to discuss the i...

The opinions of financial experts are critical to many litigation cases. Financial experts can help suggest financial damages, provide testimony on causation, help a jury better understand complex financial matters and much more. The deposition of a financial expert is one of those things that can make or break a case. That’s why it is important to understand how to effectively depose a financial...

As litigators, we’re always looking for tips that will give us the advantage in the courtroom, at our jobs, and in life. The whole law school experience teaches us that being smart and working hard will lead to success. However, this week’s guest firmly believes (and life experience will confirm) that our network is actually the untapped advantage we have in life. Jordan Harbinger joins this episo...

What does it mean to serve at the pleasure of the President? Just because a lawyer works for the Executive Branch does not mean they are suddenly relieved of professional responsibilities. Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey stops by to discuss his time with the Department of Justice, dealing with the press, and the critical importance for attorneys to maintain independent judgment.

Cybercrime, particularly ransomware, has skyrocketed over the past few years, leading to data breach lawsuits, regulatory actions, and significant business losses. Attorneys are often the first line of defense and have to advise clients on notice obligations; working with law enforcement; mitigating losses; leveraging insurance; and defending and prosecuting related negligence and data privacy cla...

Some say that the only predictable part of litigation is knowing that the unpredictable will happen. What do you do during a hearing or trial when these unexpected events arise? Experienced trial lawyers, Hon. Judge Carroll J. Kelly, Marc Zucker, Jennifer Seme and Mark A. Romance sit down with host, Dave Scriven-Young, to discuss Tips for Preparing for the Unexpected; and How to Handle the Unexpec...

The Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. It brings together top litigation professionals from across the country to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. Hear highlights from this year’s 2022 Litigation Section Annual Conference with special guests Beth Kaufman, Rick Gross and Harout Samra.

Large-scale disputes often require large-scale investment. Finance for commercial litigation allows law firms to unlock the value of their lawsuits, and makes it possible for firms, companies and businesspeople to commit the resources needed without the risk of repayment if the case is lost  – continuing to engage in business as usual. In this special episode of the ABA: Litigation Section, guest...

Litigators face distinct challenges when it comes to business development. Unlike their transactional counterparts, clients often only need a litigator once. That means the process of developing business for a litigator is ongoing. Because of this unsteady workflow, identifying a prospective client list, bringing in business and growing your litigation practice can be difficult.   In this episode,...

When the COVID-19 pandemic came, the traditionally change-averse legal profession adapted with amazing speed. Work-from-home became the norm, and associates began to see what’s possible and focus on what’s important to them. More than 30 million Americans changed jobs since last spring. Attorneys were no exception. It’s up to all of us – from younger associates to senior leadership – to accept and...

Dave sits down with Anne Geraghty Helms and Julie Gryce of DLA Piper as well as Ira Lustbader from Children’s Rights to talk about the incredible need for pro bono legal work and how lawyers and their firms can get involved. Stay Tuned for Latosha Ellis’ tip for Federal Diversity of Jurisdiction over Limited Liability Corporations.

So many young lawyers and recent grads are hungry to earn a law clerk position. As prefaced in the ‘Law Clerk Handbook’ by Judge Alvin B. Rubin and his clerk Laura B. Bartell, “the partnership between a federal judge and the judge’s clerk can be a splendid and mutually rewarding relationship”. Host Dave Scriven-Young sits down with Judge Joan Lefkow of the U.S. District Court for the Northern Dist...

He manages legal operations for one of the most dynamic companies in the world but where did Tony West learn leadership and the skills needed to become Uber’s Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary? In this episode of Litigation Radio, Tony West sits down with host Dave Scriven-Young to impart wisdom earned during his career and the people (e.g. Janet Reno) he learned...

Many trial lawyers believe that the less their client says to opposing counsel the better... but is that really true? Kenneth Berman, author of ‘Reinventing Witness Preparation’, joins Dave for a deep dive conversation on how you and your client can take control the narrative even during a line of deceptive questioning. Teaching your client how to answer clearly and completely can be the salvation...

Dave Scriven-Young talks with Beth Kaufman of Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber LLP and Professor Lara White from Tulane University Freeman School of Business about the 2021 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference as well as the work they are doing to get more women into lead trial roles.

Dave Scriven-Young sits down with Erwin Chemerinsky to talk about what we can expect from the upcoming Supreme Court Term. Together they discuss the ideological leanings of the Justices as well as predictions about what will happen with Roe vs. Wade, Gun Rights, and much more. Stay tuned for Latosha Ellis’ first litigation segment about preserving evidence on the record.

COVID-19 and its variants have made the return-to-normal very difficult whether you’re talking about work, worship, or schools. Many dispute the proper course of mandates when it comes to vaccines and masks but where does that leave us? Can employers force employees to mask up or vax up? Expert lawyers Jerry Cutler, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for The New School and Michelle Ball...

Sustained bouts of stress can have short and long-term impact on your health, relationships, and ability to serve clients. If you’re eating lots of junk food or drinking more-than-average, you might be trying to cope with something that will eventually catch up with you. Don’t be a statistic. Learn better ways to manage inbound stress as it comes up. Dr. Deborah Topol and Lawrence Rosenberg, co au...

Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Dave Scriven-Young to give us a behind-the-scenes tour of what a Presidential Impeachment trial looks like as they discuss the last efforts from the House of Representatives to impeach former President Donald J. Trump. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on artificial intelligence and the legal issues that may arise.

Famed author and attorney Edna Selan Epstein stops by to talk with Dave Scriven-Young about Attorney Client Privilege, how it’s developed over the years, and related ways to save cost in discovery. In addition, they talk about starting her firm, lessons she’s learned, and much more.  Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on the scope and use of Attorney-Client Privilege.

You may have heard that happy people have a purpose. So what’s yours? Some litigators believe that being a lawyer is their purpose . . . but is that true? The Honorable Tiffany M. Williams from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law joins Dave Scriven-Young to talk about the importance of knowing your purpose and being fulfilled. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for winning objections!

Who better than a curmudgeon to make your firm more profitable? Famed author Mark Herrmann of The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law joins our host Dave Scriven-Young to discuss the best ways to “land whales” through writing, networking, and public speaking.  Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for building your book of business!