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Jury Instructions

January 10, 2024

Jurors need legal guidance when deliberating a case because, duh, they aren’t lawyers. Jury instructions are their roadmap, and it’s definitely in your client’s best interest to be sure those instructions are as clear and concise as possible. In this episode, we discuss verdict directors, clean and dirty instructions, roving commissions, potential pitfalls and resources to create instructions that help the jury align their decision within the proper legal parameters.

Episode: 742

New Year’s Resolutions

December 27, 2023

The New Year is a good time for reflection even if you don’t do resolutions. To kick off 2024, we checked in on last year’s silly and serious resolutions and made some new goals to guide us in the coming year. Take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments and resolve to “do you” even better this year.

Episode: 741

‘Tis The Season

December 20, 2023

The holidays can be stressful but sharing the joy of traditions like making memory books, traveling home and tying the hugest tree you can find on the mini-Cooper make it all worthwhile. Join our holiday party as we share our family traditions and plans to make this holiday season our best yet. Wishing you the happiest of holidays from all of us at Heels in the Courtroom.

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Mean Mugs and Shoulder Shrugs

December 13, 2023

Seriously, opposing counsel is making faces during a tragic trucking case that involves the death of a child?! Hear the whole story of how we managed to overcome eye rolls, shoulder shrugs, claims of phantom vehicles and last-minute discovery issues to win a significant verdict for her client, and some interesting legal insights on suing family members, in this encore episode of Heels in the Courtroom.

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How to Cross Examine a Nice Person

December 6, 2023

Not every cross examination has to be adversarial. If you come on too strong with a witness who is trying hard to be helpful, you may prove your point but lose your case. We’ll talk about how to pivot your attitude and watch your nonverbals when cross examining a nice person so you win the facts without losing the jury.

Episode: 740

Information Overload

November 29, 2023

Bing. Another email. Bing. Update on disturbing international unrest. Your heart hurts but…. Bing. Your exercise app interrupts with a workout nudge. Bing. Meeting reminder, and you realize you forgot to send that text. Bing. Another email. Bing. It’s just…too…much. We’re suffering from information overload. If you are too, join us as we talk through the stress and try to re-center in a healthier place.

Episode: 739

Give Thanks

November 22, 2023

Most of us get so caught up in our hectic day-to-day world that we forget to appreciate our achievements and the people who bring us joy. So slow down and share a moment with us as we reflect on our greatest gifts and let gratitude be your attitude this week. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Heels in the Courtroom.

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Anatomy of a $10MM Verdict Part Two

November 15, 2023

In Part Two of our winning case analysis, Liz Lenivy discusses witness prep, damages and dubious defense tactics. Win or lose, big cases can take a toll on attorneys, and she candidly shares how she will recharge her resolve and routine after celebrating one of the biggest verdicts in her career.

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Anatomy of a $10MM Verdict Part One

November 8, 2023

An inspired approach and darn good discovery skills led to a big med mal win for our client. In this encore episode, Liz Lenivy discusses her pre-trial and courtroom strategies and shares some good-to-know facts about medical records in this real-life legal drama episode.