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Trial Advocacy
Depositions
Witness Preparation
Voir Dire
Intimate Partner Violence
Cognitive Bias
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NITA
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Pro Bono Work
National Celebration Of Pro Bono
Public Speaking
Persuasion Techniques
Legal Ethics
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If you’re a litigator or trial lawyer, your life is full—in and out of the courtroom. May the Record Reflect is the podcast of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and we know that if something related to lawyering is interesting to us, chances are it’s interesting to you, too. Trial skills, office life, personal development, and more—it’s all fair game on May the Record Reflect.

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From forensics to financials and the medical to the technical, trial lawyers rely on expert witnesses to help fact finders understand complicated concepts and issues in their case. But dealing with experts is an expert technique in itself, so in this... more

With most cases settling before trial, depositions have become the real battleground—and few people know that better than Carl Chamberlin. Carl has spent decades taking and defending depositions in private practice and teaching the craft for over 30 ... more

Opera and the courtroom might seem worlds apart—but they share a similar stagecraft. In this episode, Anne Fuchs, professional opera singer and Director of Communications for the Indiana Court of Appeals, reveals how posture and breath can transform ... more

For the first time in history, attorneys from as many as five generations can be found practicing law together. From veteran trial lawyers in their 70s and up to Gen Z associates just starting out, the generational diversity in today’s legal workforc... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Fuchs
Director of Communications for the Court of Appeals of Indiana and internationally acclaimed opera singer
Court of Appeals of Indiana
Episode: 72. The Vocal Edge: An Opera Singers Secrets for Trial Lawyers, with Anne Fuchs
Professor Marian Grace Braccia
Professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law specializing in courtroom technology and trial skills
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Episode: 71. Mind the Gap: Generations in Trial Practice, with Professor Marian Braccia
Whitney Untiedt
Trial chair at the Miami law firm of Untiedt Dabdub, NATO program director and a member of the Board of Trustees
Untiedt Dabdub Law Firm
Episode: 69. Keep Calm and Depose On, with Whitney Untiedt
Professor Angela Downes
Assistant Director of Experiential Education and a Professor of Practice at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Episode: 68. I Feel for You: The Lawyer’s Occupational Hazard of Vicarious Trauma, with Prof. Angela Downes
John Farrell
Of counsel at Fish & Richardson, recognized as a top trial lawyer in intellectual property matters, and former head attorney of the Homicide Unit at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Fish & Richardson
Episode: 67. Eight Steps for Handling Deposition Exhibits, with John Farrell
Barbara Barron
An attorney and professor at Hofstra Law specializing in advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Hofstra Law
Episode: 66. Representing Survivors of the "Hidden Crime," with Barbara Barron
Judge Mark Drummond
Longtime trial lawyer and judge with experience in emergency advocacy.
Civil Jury Project at NYU School of Law
Episode: 65. Emergency Advocacy, with Judge Mark Drummond
Cynthia McCollum
Judge of the Minnesota First Judicial District, appointed in 2014, with a background in serious felony and complex conflict cases as a public defender, and a long-time educator.
Mitchell-Hamlin School of Law
Episode: 64. Breaking the Ice: Voir Dire Tips and Tactics, with Judge Cynthia McCollum
Tom Innes
Heads the Prison Advocacy Practice at the Defender Association of Philadelphia
Defender Association of Philadelphia
Episode: 62. Cross-Examination Math: Less is More, More is Less, with Tom Innes

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Marcy Mangan
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Great tips and tools

    Marsi is a fantastic host and you just settle in to being part of the conversation she has with so many smart and talented lawyers. The show always has a focus on practical tips and tools for lawyers to use immediately in their practice. Well done all around. A great production.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Estesubi
    United States4 years ago
  • Great listen!

    NITA produces so many excellent training tools for young lawyers. This podcast is no exception!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BaileyJoRoss
    United States5 years ago

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72. The Vocal Edge: An Opera Singers Secrets for Trial Lawyers, with Anne Fuchs
Q: What are the four secrets that opera singers know that trial lawyers don't?
The four secrets discussed include posture (la postura), breath support (appoggio), maintaining smoothness and connection (legato), and balancing the tone between brightness and depth (chiaroscuro).
72. The Vocal Edge: An Opera Singers Secrets for Trial Lawyers, with Anne Fuchs
Q: So does it take a theatrical personality to improve your vocal quality?
Confidence in vocal use can be learned by anyone, regardless of personality type. It involves specific skills that can be practiced.
72. The Vocal Edge: An Opera Singers Secrets for Trial Lawyers, with Anne Fuchs
Q: Why does our vocal quality even matter? Isn't what we say the most important thing?
Vocal quality impacts perceptions of credibility and trust. It's not just about what you say, but how you say it that affects how you are judged in the courtroom.
69. Keep Calm and Depose On, with Whitney Untiedt
Q: What motivates lawyers to behave like jerks?
They may be testing your limits, trying to waste time, or might believe they are being helpful with advice on how to better phrase questions.
69. Keep Calm and Depose On, with Whitney Untiedt
Q: How do you deal with a jerk witness compared to a jerk lawyer?
Dealing with a jerk witness is more delicate as they are not your client, and you need different tools to handle their behavior effectively.

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