Verdict Academy

Be the Human in the Courtroom, Not the Lawyer, with Randi McGinn

“Liar, cheat, ambulance-chaser.” If you ask people what they think of lawyers, those pejoratives are often high on the list. When you ask people what they’d like lawyers to be, the answer is almost always “a teacher.” That’s why, if you ask Randi McGinn [https://www.mcginnlaw.com/attorneys/randi-mcginn/#:~:text=Randi%20McGinn%20is%20one%20of,malpractice%20to%20products%20liability%20lawsuits] for her first tip for lawyers, her answer is to be the human in the courtroom, not the lawyer. A partner at McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers [https://www.mcginnlaw.com/] in Albuquerque, Randi sits down with host Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] to share that tip and two others that she’s learned from trying more than 130 cases over 40-plus years. Tip two is to be the master storyteller and tip three is to be ready to go to your client's home. Tune in as Randi – the first woman president of the Inner Circle of Advocates; member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers; New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association; American Board of Criminal Lawyers; an author and a teacher – breaks down why these tips can lead to success. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Randi McGinn [https://www.mcginnlaw.com/attorneys/randi-mcginn/#:~:text=Randi%20McGinn%20is%20one%20of,malpractice%20to%20products%20liability%20lawsuits] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-mcginn-ba488784] ☑️ McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers [https://www.mcginnlaw.com/] on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mmlc/about/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MMLClawfirm/] | X [https://twitter.com/MMLClawfirm/] ☑️ Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morrison-30079a8] ☑️ Altair Law [https://altairlaw.com/] ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verdict-academy/id1844658378] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6aZ4ZnzawYoYuo2hoVP9ab] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWizACx_ols6wMqWkYmyTrKqu1-WurtS1] Produced and Powered by LawPods [https://lawpods.com/]

“Trial Work Wasn’t What I Wanted. It’s What I Need,” with Rich Schoenberger

When his dad was diagnosed with cancer at age 53, Rich Schoenberger [https://www.walkuplawoffice.com/attorneys/richard-h-schoenberger/] was unsure about his future. He and his dad had a heart-to-heart. He might want to be a lawyer, he said. “What’s the best place to learn how to be a trial lawyer?” his father asked. “I have no idea.” “Well, why don’t you find out?” Some four decades later, Rich is a leading plaintiffs’ attorney and member of the “big four” invitation-only trial organizations. Reflecting on that formative conversation with his father, he tells host Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] that “for me, trial work wasn't what I wanted to do. It's what I need to do.” Fresh from securing a $26 million verdict in a complex products case, Rich shares tips on closing argument, jury selection, and efficiency. LEARN MORE AND CONNECT ☑️ Rich Schoenberger [https://www.walkuplawoffice.com/attorneys/richard-h-schoenberger/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-schoenberger-114015b6] ☑️ Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger [https://www.walkuplawoffice.com/] on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/walkup-melodia-kelly-&-schoenberger/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/walkuplawfirm/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/WalkupLawOffice/] | X [https://x.com/walkuplawfirm] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@WalkupMelodiaKellySchoenberger] ☑️ Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morrison-30079a8] ☑️ Altair Law [https://altairlaw.com/] ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verdict-academy/id1844658378] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6aZ4ZnzawYoYuo2hoVP9ab] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AltairLaw608] Produced and Powered by LawPods [https://lawpods.com/]

You Don’t Need to Guess at Most Trial Questions, with John Campbell

The traditional way to study juror behavior is with a focus group of 10 or 12 mock jurors. Multiply that by 25 or 30, and you have big data: a technique that studies how 300 or 400 people would evaluate a case. The idea is that a large sample can reveal what’s likely to occur in a case and why. John Campbell [https://www.campbelllawllc.com/the-team/], a pioneer in the field of big data who co-authored the groundbreaking book “JuryBall [https://www.juryball.com/],” visits host Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] to unpack his insights from studying more than 1,300 civil cases. Tune in to hear what big data says about three key factors at trial: credibility, personality, and stereotypes. Learn More and Connect ☑️ John Campbell [https://www.campbelllawllc.com/the-team/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bigdata-campbell/] ☑️ Campbell Law [https://www.campbelllawllc.com/] on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Campbell-Law-LLC/100070332759857/] ☑️ Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morrison-30079a8] ☑️ Altair Law [https://altairlaw.com/] ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verdict-academy/id1844658378] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6aZ4ZnzawYoYuo2hoVP9ab] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AltairLaw608] Produced and Powered by LawPods [https://lawpods.com/]

Three Things All Trial Lawyers Need to Know with Jerry Popovich

Host Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] once tried a case against Jerry Popovich [https://www.hpylaw.com/jerry-c-popovich/]. “I can tell you he is top-notch, among the best I've ever gone against,” Kevin says. But don’t take it only from Kevin. Jerry is also a member of three invitation-only trial lawyer organizations with more than 80 jury trials under his belt. Speaking with Kevin on today’s podcast – not in a courtroom – Jerry shares three key trial tips. Tune in for his insights about focus groups, jury selection, and witness examination. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Jerry Popovich [https://www.hpylaw.com/jerry-c-popovich/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-c-popovich-71974391] ☑️ Hawkins Parnell & Young [https://www.hpylaw.com/] on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkins-parnell-young-llp] | Facebook [https://web.facebook.com/hawkinsparnellyoung/] | X [https://x.com/HawkinsParnell] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@hptylaw] ☑️ Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morrison-30079a8] ☑️ Altair Law [https://altairlaw.com/] ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verdict-academy/id1844658378] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6aZ4ZnzawYoYuo2hoVP9ab] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AltairLaw608] Produced and Powered by LawPods [https://lawpods.com/]

Sing Your Closing Argument with Texas Trial Titan Karen Burgess

Karen Burgess [https://burgesslawpc.com/karen-burgess/] once sang to a jury in closing argument. And she’s not even an accomplished singer. But it reflects her strategy for closing argument, and she reveals why to host Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison]. A member of the “big four” invitation-only organizations – the American Board of Trial Advocates, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers, and International Society of Barristers – Karen also founded her Austin-based boutique firm, Burgess Law [https://burgesslawpc.com/]. Tune in for her insights on closing argument, direct examination, and “love, logistics, and the law.” And stayed tuned to find out what song she sang and why it mattered. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Karen Burgess [https://burgesslawpc.com/karen-burgess/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencburgess] ☑️ Burgess Law [https://burgesslawpc.com/] on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burgess-law-pc] ☑️ Kevin Morrison [https://altairlaw.com/j-kevin-morrison] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morrison-30079a8] ☑️ Altair Law [https://altairlaw.com/] ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/verdict-academy/id1844658378] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6aZ4ZnzawYoYuo2hoVP9ab] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AltairLaw608] Produced and Powered by LawPods [https://lawpods.com/]