ABOTA Speaks

ABOTA Speaks is the official podcast of the American Board of Trial Advocates, where history, law, and storytelling meet. Each week, ABOTA members sit down with world-renowned historians, legal experts, and accomplished trial lawyers and judges for insightful conversations about justice, the rule of law, and the art of advocacy. New episodes release every Wednesday.

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  Episode #20

  ABOTA Speaks with Jason Barnes and Chris Dominic on Understanding the Next Generation of Jurors

  Sep 30, 202617 minS2

  How are today’s jurors changing, and what does that mean for trial lawyers? Host Jill Webb talks with veteran trial consultants Jason Barnes and Chris Dominic about what they are seeing in their work with jurors and how trial lawyers can adapt their communication and courtroom presentations to better connect with a changing audience. Barnes and Dominic discuss shorter attention spans, the expectations created by digital media, and why effective courtroom communication increasingly requires more than a strong logical argument. They explain the importance of storytelling, credibility, authenticity and human values, and why the way an attorney delivers a message can be just as important—or more important—as the content itself. The conversation also explores the importance of giving younger lawyers opportunities to develop their courtroom and public-speaking skills, as well as how the composition of a trial team can affect its ability to connect with a younger and more diverse jury. Their advice for trial lawyers: don’t assume that what worked 10 years ago will work the same way today. Understand your audience, practice your delivery, and keep adapting. Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org Learn more about IMS Legal Strategies: http://imslegal.com ABOTA Speaks releases new episodes every two weeks. #ABOTA #ABOTASpeaks #JuryTrials #TrialAdvocacy #JuryConsulting #TrialLawyers #NextGenJurors

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  Episode #19

  ABOTA Speaks with Kenneth Padowitz on Turning Pixels into Proof

  Sep 16, 202631 minS2

  What happens when a trial lawyer sees technology not as a novelty, but as another way to help jurors understand the evidence? Host Jake Courtney talks with Florida trial attorney Kenneth Padowitz about a career spent pushing the boundaries of visual evidence in the courtroom. Padowitz traces that interest back to one of his earliest jury trials, when a simple hand-drawn diagram taught him a lasting lesson about the power of giving jurors something they could see. That lesson eventually led him to be the first to successfully introduce computer animation in the courtroom in 1992, an approach later upheld on appeal. Decades later, he took another step forward by successfully introducing virtual reality (“VR”) during a Florida court hearing. His creative approach to two-dimensional animations and immersive VR depicting the opinion of experts is inspirational. Padowitz and Courtney discuss how animations and VR can help fact finders visualize an expert’s opinion, the legal and practical challenges of introducing new technology into evidence, and why careful preparation and verification remain essential. They also look ahead to artificial intelligence and the growing role technology will play in trial practice. Learn more about Kenneth Padowitz and his firm: www.lauderdalecriminaldefense.com . Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org . ABOTA Speaks releases new episodes every two weeks. #ABOTA #ABOTASpeaks #TrialLaw #VirtualReality #LegalTechnology #CourtroomTechnology #JuryTrials

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  ABOTA Speaks with H.W. Brands on Political Parties, Jury Trials, and American Democracy

  Sep 2, 202621 minS2

  Pulitzer Prize finalist and acclaimed historian H.W. Brands joins host Jill Webb for a fascinating conversation about political parties, democracy, and the American jury system. Drawing from his book Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics and his own recent experience serving on a civil jury, Brands explores the parallels between jury trials and democratic self-government—and the trust both place in ordinary citizens to listen to competing arguments, weigh the information before them, and make important decisions together. Brands reflects on what jury service taught him about deliberation and the importance of hearing all sides before forming an opinion. He considers what the jury room might teach us about political discourse and shares how the experience gave him a deeper appreciation for judges, trial lawyers, judicial independence, and the American justice system. The conversation offers a thought-provoking look at political parties, civic responsibility, and what the jury system can teach us about making decisions together in a democracy. Learn more about H.W. Brands and his books: H.W. Brands author page Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org ABOTA Speaks releases new episodes every two weeks. #ABOTA #ABOTASpeaks #JuryTrials #Democracy #JudicialIndependence #RuleOfLaw

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  Episode #15

  ABOTA Speaks on Celebrating 20 Years of the Journalist Law School

  Jul 22, 202638 minS2

  For 20 years, the Journalist Law School has brought lawyers and journalists together in the shared pursuit of truth, justice, and accurate reporting. In this special anniversary episode, host Jill Webb is joined by Donna Melby, Beth Warren, and Dalila-Johari Paul to reflect on the program's remarkable legacy and its continued importance today. Donna Melby, ABOTA's first female National President and one of the founders of the Journalist Law School, shares how a simple conversation grew into a nationally recognized program dedicated to improving public understanding of the legal system. She reflects on the vision behind the program and ABOTA's longstanding commitment to judicial independence and the civil jury trial. Journalists Beth Warren and Dalila-Johari Paul discuss how attending the Journalist Law School transformed their careers. Beth, a former reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, was a Fellow for the inaugural Journalist Law School in 2006. She is currently a health care reporter for The Tennessean. Dalila, a former senior editor for CNN, is a 2022 Fellow of the Journalist Law School and currently serves as the National Editor for Capital B. They describe gaining a deeper understanding of the law, greater confidence in reporting complex legal issues, and lasting professional relationships that continue to strengthen their work today. Together, they explore why accurate legal reporting matters, how lawyers and journalists can learn from one another, and why the Journalist Law School remains as relevant today as it was 20 years ago. Learn more about ABOTA Learn more about the Journalist Law School ABOTA Speaks releases new episodes every two weeks. #ABOTA #ABOTASpeaks #Journalism #RuleOfLaw #JournalistLawSchool

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  Episode #14

  Alex Reboso on Leadership and the FLABOTA Annual Convention

  Jul 8, 202629 minS2

  Host Jake Courtney speaks with FLABOTA President Alex Reboso about his career, his path to ABOTA leadership, and the upcoming FLABOTA Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. Alex reflects on the mentors who encouraged him to become more involved in ABOTA and shares how state and regional organizations help develop leaders while strengthening professionalism, civility, and lasting friendships throughout the association. Jake and Alex preview this year's FLABOTA Speaker Series, featuring timely discussions on judicial independence, artificial intelligence, and emerging issues facing today's legal profession. Alex explains why AI has become one of the profession's fastest-growing educational topics and discusses how ABOTA continues to respond to current challenges affecting lawyers and the courts. They also discuss what makes the FLABOTA Annual Convention unique. Designed as a family-friendly event, the convention combines outstanding educational programming with opportunities for members to reconnect with friends, spend time with family, and enjoy everything Orlando has to offer. Whether you are a longtime ABOTA member or attending a regional convention for the first time, this episode offers an inside look at why FLABOTA has become one of ABOTA's premier regional gatherings. Register for the FLABOTA Annual Convention. Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org ABOTA Speaks releases new episodes every two weeks. #ABOTA #ABOTASpeaks #TrialLaw #FLABOTA #RuleOfLaw

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