Don’t fall into the TV trap of coming in hot on every witness. You could burn your own case if the jury remembers you were mean to a witness and forgets the key points of their testimony. But you don’t want to be a pushover either, so how do you temper your approach? Liz, Megan, Mary, and Elizabeth share trial-tested tactics on when to pivot your attitude, how non-verbals can telegraph your frustration, and what you should always keep in mind when you have to cross-examine a nice person.
Episode: 408
How to Cross Examine a Nice Person
November 24, 2021
Don’t fall into the TV trap of coming in hot on every witness. You could burn your own case if the jury remembers you were mean to a witness and forgets the key points of their testimony. But you don’t want to be a pushover either, so how do you temper your approach? Liz, Megan, Mary, and Elizabeth share trial-tested tactics on when to pivot your attitude, how non-verbals can telegraph your frustration, and what you should always keep in mind when you have to cross-examine a nice person.
Episode: 918
Raising the Bar by Improving “the Bar” with Megan Phillips Part One
November 24, 2021
Megan Phillips is a federal law clerk and passionate advocate for improving the working lives of Missouri attorneys. Get to know her and some of the important work she’s done in part one of our conversation.
Episode: 917
Battling Burnout
November 24, 2021
Do you feel guilty when you take time for yourself? Why do we do that?!
Episode: 916
The Power of Admitting When You’re Wrong with Judge Jessica Kruse
November 24, 2021
We all make mistakes, but what do you do when you make one in court? Judge Jessica Kruse reminds us that how you admit your mistake can often be more important than the error itself.
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