Verdict on the Rocks

Host Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez sits down with junior associate Ozzie Peña for a candid conversation about the leap from law student to first-year litigation attorney, and what it really feels like when the stakes become real. From landing a hard-fought settlement on a tough trip-and-fall case to navigating depositions, pressure, and the day-to-day grind of a growing firm, Ozzie shares the lessons...

In this episode of Verdict on the Rocks , trial lawyer Alonso Zavala-Soto joins the show to talk about the realities of being a public defender, the discipline he carried from the Marine Corps into trial work, and why authenticity rather than polish wins juries. From serious felony cases to wrongful death trials, Alonzo shares hard-earned lessons about jury selection, storytelling, and the emotion...

Host Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez sits down with Brent Marlis, founder of The Work Justice Firm, for a candid conversation about breaking partnerships, building brands, and finding purpose in the grind of law. From hustling for clients to leading with vision, Brent shares how he turned struggle into a firm that fights for workers’ rights one case at a time.

In this episode of Verdict on the Rocks, attorney Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez sits down with immigration lawyer Sharon Abaud of Abaud Legal for an in-depth conversation on law, business, and community impact. They explore timely issues like immigration today, ICE raids, marriage-based visas, and the unique challenges immigrants face in the U.S., beyond the courtroom. Sharon and Gabriel dive into ent...

Step into the world of legal innovation and human stories with Gabriel Sanchez, CEO of the renowned Gabriel Sepulveda Law Firm, on our riveting podcast. Gabriel, with his unique blend of expertise and empathy sit down with an eclectic mix of guests from the legal realm, including trailblazing lawyers, influential judges, and the unsung heroes of the courtroom. Through a series of intimate and reve...

In this enlightening episode of "Beyond the Bar", host Gabriel Sepulveda Sanchez, the dynamic CEO of Sepulveda Law, invites Elias Bello, the innovative CEO of Sign Up Guys. They delve into an engaging discussion about how Sign Up Guys' services have remarkably transformed and multiplied the business operations at Sepulveda Law. Gabriel shares his first-hand experiences and the signi...

In this episode of Beyond the Bar, we are excited to sit down with Argilio Rodriguez , the founder of Rodriguez Law. With his expertise in high-stakes commercial litigation and liquor licensing throughout the state of New York, Argilio has made a name for himself in the legal industry. Argilio earned his degree from Syracuse University College of Law and is a native of Manhattan. As a member of th...

On this episode of Beyond the Bar , Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez sits down with Eric Canton , the new managing attorney at Sepulveda Sanchez Law . The two discuss their experiences growing up Hispanic and Mexican-American, professional and personal struggles, and lessons they’ve learned from losing tough cases over the years of practicing law. Eric’s recent addition to the Sepulveda Sanchez Law team...

John Stenson is a litigation attorney with over 16 years of litigation experience. He was previously a partner at a national litigation firm where he headed the securities litigation division and has also served as corporate counsel at one of the largest privately held investment banking firms on the west coast. He began his career as a District Attorney where he prosecuted felony and misdemeanor...

Jay Jones is the President and CEO of AlwaysON Pr, INC , a boutique intellectual, entertainment talent and public relations firm with a focus on media exposure, branding, and marketing.  He is a TV industry veteran with decades of leadership in senior management, and show production. He is a proud Syracuse University Newhouse Graduate. Jay Jones has booked thousands of guests in national, regional...

What would you do if you got a notification from the bank and found out that you had a million dollars? Would you know how to protect it in the best way? What is the first thing you would buy? Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez recently spoke about this topic with Paul Vega , who is a settlement consultant, the founder and President of Vega Settlement Group , and a Series 7 and Series 63 licensed financial...

On this episode of Beyond the Bar , I invite Ruben Sanchez, Superintendent of the Stockton Rural Cemetery . Ruben has worked in the cemetery business for over 25 years, and has a unique perspective on the subject of death, avoiding conflict after death, and what his customers are seeking when it comes to finding a lawyer to represent them in wrongful death matters.