National Institute for Trial Advocacy

May the Record Reflect

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May the Record Reflect is a skills-focused podcast for trial lawyers who want to get better at what really happens in the courtroom. Hosted by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, each episode features experienced judges, advocates, and legal educators sharing practical guidance on trial advocacy, depositions, witness examination, oral communication, jury selection, and courtroom presence—along with ethics, professionalism, and lawyer well‑being. Whether you’re preparing for trial, handling high‑stakes hearings, or looking to sharpen your advocacy skills, May the Record Reflect delivers...

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4. What’s Love Got to Do with It? Stephanie Ledesma Knows 17.10.2019 11:46

In Episode 4, we wrap up this week’s National Celebration of Pro Bon o by talking to Stephanie Ledesma . Stephanie is the Associate Dean of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Experiential Education program in Houston and one of NITA’s national faculty members. In addition to developing curricula for law schools, agencies, and other legal professionals, she serves the bar on the local, state, nati...

3. Here Comes the Judge—Robert McGahey 17.10.2019 9:56

In Episode 3, Judge Robert McGahey chats with us about the importance of public service during this week’s National Celebration of Pro Bono . Judge McGahey presides over a civil docket in the Denver District Court. In his almost 20 years on the bench, he has also served in the criminal and domestic relations divisions. In his 25-year civil trial practice before becoming a judge, he tried over one...

2. Whitney Untiedt Puts the “Pro” in Pro Bono 17.10.2019 12:36

In Episode 2 of NITA’s recognition of the National Celebration of Pro Bono here on the podcast, we are joined by Whitney Untiedt . Whitney is an attorney with Freidin|Brown in Miami, where she handles whistleblower and false claims actions, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases. Previously, Whitney managed the national, firmwide pro bono practice at an AmLaw 100 firm and mobilized lar...

1. The “Deets” on the National Celebration of Pro Bono 16.10.2019 9:49

In today’s inaugural episode of May the Record Reflect , we introduce you to NITA’s new podcast by talking to Annie Deets , one of NITA’s 100+ hour volunteers for 2018. Volunteerism is the theme for this season of the podcast because this week is the National Celebration of Pro Bono , an annual event that brings attention to the valuable pro bono work by lawyers, paralegals, and law students in th...