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Trial Tested: A Podcast by the American College of Trial Lawyers presents enlightening discussions about life and law through interviews with prominent trial lawyers and significant figures in the world of trial law. From lead counsel in historic cases to justices of the court, you will hear from the people who have made an impact in the courtroom – and in life. Hosted by Fellows of the College, T... more

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Past President of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) Fran Wikstrom joins host Vince Citro to reflect on a journey shaped as much by loading docks and dishwashing jobs as by his time at Yale Law School. He discusses how he developed a straig... more

In this episode of Trial Tested, host Amy Gunn welcomes Missy Wright, Kimball Anderson, and John Siffert to explore the importance of mentorship. They discuss how mentoring – rooted in a commitment to civility, professionalism, and the rule of law – ... more

Join host Sandra Barton for a conversation with Elliot Peters about the unconventional path and pivotal cases that shaped his career. Peters recounts leaving New York University School of Law after his first year, then returning with renewed purpose ... more

In this episode of Trial Tested, Greg Craig traces his journey from achieving his law degree at Yale Law School – where classmates included Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bill Clinton – to a career defined by landmark trials and public service. Early in ... more

The College’s 75th President, Rick Deane, sits down with host Amy Gunn in this special Presidents’ Day episode of Trial Tested. Deane reflects on the encouragement of his grandmother and his early fascination with the law, sparked by watching Perry M... more

Trial lawyers live in a constant state of problem-solving, competition, and high stakes – exactly the kind of environment that can quietly push the brain into chronic fight-or-flight. In this episode, host Amy Gunn sits down with University of Denver... more

Host Vince Citro welcomes San Francisco attorney Jim Brosnahan to discuss a career shaped by formative childhood illness, early reading struggles, and an outsider’s sense of empathy. He describes his path from Boston College athlete to Harvard Law Sc... more

Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California joins host Renée Rothauge to reflect on how his civil rights-era upbringing in Mississippi, his clerkship for U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas – where... more

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Recent Guests

Missy Wright
Partner at Thompson-Hine; fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; involved in mentoring
Thompson-Hine
Episode: S14E3: Building Better Lawyers Through Mentorship with Missy Wright, Kimball Anderson and John Siffert
John Siffert
Founding partner of Lankler, Siffert, and Wall; fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; chairing/leading mentoring initiatives
Lankler, Siffert, and Wall
Episode: S14E3: Building Better Lawyers Through Mentorship with Missy Wright, Kimball Anderson and John Siffert
Kimball Anderson
Partner at Winston & Strawn; focuses on antitrust, patent infringement, class actions; long-time mentor and leader in mentoring efforts
Winston & Strawn
Episode: S14E3: Building Better Lawyers Through Mentorship with Missy Wright, Kimball Anderson and John Siffert
Elliot Peters
Renowned trial attorney at Kecker-Van Ness & Peters Law Firm, San Francisco
Kecker-Van Ness & Peters
Episode: S14E2: Elliot Peters on Athletes, Acquittals and Authenticity in the Courtroom
Greg Craig
Former White House counsel, fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Foley and Hoag (Senior Counsel); former White House Counsel to President Obama
Episode: S14E1: Defending Presidents and Controversial Clients with Greg Craig
Dr. Debra Austin
Law professor and author specializing in lawyer well-being
University of Denver Sturm School of Law
Episode: S13E5: The Science of Lawyer Wellbeing with Dr. Debra Austin
Bart Dalton
A preeminent trial lawyer based in Delaware and the 67th president of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
American College of Trial Lawyers
Episode: S13E2: Protecting Children, Driving Reform and Providing Justice: An Interview with Bart Dalton
Benjamin Chew
A partner at Shepherd Mullen, recognized for his litigation expertise in high-profile cases.
Shepherd Mullen
Episode: S12E6: Benjamin Chew on High-Profile Trials, Media Scrutiny, and Building Trial Experience
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice and influential legal thinker
Episode: S12E5: Bill Barton – The Lawyer Who Took on the Boy Scouts and Brought Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes to Life

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S14E1: Defending Presidents and Controversial Clients with Greg Craig
Q: How did your experience in public defense inform your later work in high-profile political cases like the Clinton impeachment?
The core trial skills—jury/assembly management, cross-examination, and strategic witness selection—translated to a legislative context, guiding how to present complex factual and legal issues to persuade a large, diverse body of decision-makers.
S14E1: Defending Presidents and Controversial Clients with Greg Craig
Q: What was it like defending John Hinckley in a high-profile case involving the attempted assassination of a president?
The defense faced intense evidentiary battles, including suppression of improvised testimony from FBI and Secret Service, a complicated mental health defense, and the strategic challenge of presenting a case in a way that could survive appellate scrutiny, ultimately resulting in a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict.
S13E5: The Science of Lawyer Wellbeing with Dr. Debra Austin
Q: What advice would you give to folks about when it's time to seek professional help?
It's important to normalize seeking therapy as a tool for processing difficult emotions and situations; it can be beneficial for anyone, including law students and professionals dealing with stress.
S13E5: The Science of Lawyer Wellbeing with Dr. Debra Austin
Q: What are some of the most important keys to keeping the hippocampus healthy and to keeping our minds and bodies healthy?
Engaging in nature therapy, practicing gratitude, and interacting with pets can lower stress hormones and improve cognitive health.
S13E5: The Science of Lawyer Wellbeing with Dr. Debra Austin
Q: What compelled you to write a book essentially about brain science?
My concern about understanding stress and its effects on cognition stemmed from observing how anger impacts IQ; this led me to study neuroscience to help law students manage their stress better.

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What is Trial Tested about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Trial Tested offers in-depth conversations with prominent trial lawyers, judges, and other influential figures connected to trial law. Episodes frequently explore high-profile cases, ethics, civility, the evolution of legal standards, and the intersection of law with media, public policy, and well-being. The show tends to feature career-defining experiences, mentorship, and practical lessons for trial practitioners, along with broader reflections on justice and public service. A standout pattern is the mix of courtroom craft, leadership in the profession, and personal storytelling that reveals how lawyers navigate pressure, media scrutiny, and societal change. Potential listeners—particularly trial attorneys, law students, and executives at... more

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