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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, Trial Tested aims to inspire trial attorneys to maintain and improve the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics and the administration of justice.
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Thursday Jun 16, 2022
S3E1 - Nothing is More Exciting than Trial with David Boies, Part One
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
David Boies, who has loved the practice of law for close to 60 years talks about his journey, what he has learned and his broad span as a lawyer. Listen as David Boise talks governmental work with Senator Kennedy and representing Al Gore. Join Host Dave Paul for this two-part fascinating interview.
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
S2E6 - Fifty Years in the Courtroom with John Keker
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
John Keker is one of the Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in the United States. In addition to serving as law clerk to Retired Chief Justice at the U.S. Supreme Court Earl Warren, his trial legacy includes several high-profile cases in the national spotlight, including prosecuting Oliver North. Known for his tenacious courtroom tactics, John tells it like in is in this wide-ranging discussion with Host Mike Herring about ethics, judges, juries and his passion for doing what’s right.
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
S2E5 - Defending High Profile Clients with Pamela Mackey
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Pamela Mackey may be best known for her successful defense of high-profile celebrities like Kobe Bryant and Patrick Roy, which earned her the nickname “a pitbull in pearls.” But even if the client wasn’t a household name, Pamela Mackey loved representing anyone in a difficult situation. Host Amy Gunn talks with Pamela about some of her most famous cases and her personal strategies for dealing with the media and preparing a client for trial.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
S2E4 - The View from the Bench with Justice Marie Deschamps
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Justice Marie Deschamps served on the Supreme Court of Canada and continues to champion social causes even after stepping down from the bench. Host Amy Gunn talks with Justice Deschamps about her career, her landmark decisions and her advice for attorneys of all ages about how to handle responsibility, dissent and social evolution.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
S2E3 - A Legacy of Honesty with Ken Feinberg
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Ken Feinberg is one of the most prominent dispute resolution attorneys in the country. He served as Special Master of the 9/11 Victim Compensation fund, ran the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Victim Compensation Fund and managed compensation systems relating to the Aurora and Virginia Tech shootings and the Boston Marathon bombing. Join host Dave Paul for a fascinating discussion about ethics, honesty and public service with one of the most highly regarded mediators in America.
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
S2E2 - Do What’s Right with Cyrus Vance
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
District Attorney of Manhattan Cyrus Vance Jr. views every case through the lens of two basic principles: does it make us safer and is it fair? His office has handled some of the most influential cases in the country, including the Harvey Weinstein case and the Malcolm X conviction integrity trial. Host Amy Gunn talks with DA Vance about integrity, leadership and the importance of doing what’s right in every aspect of public service. Tune in for an inspiring discussion.
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
The entire country was watching when Linda Dunikoski and Alan Levine tried these two racially charged cases and won. Host Amy Gunn talked with Linda and Alan during the ACTL Spring Conference about their pre-trial, voir dire and courtroom strategies, and their concerns and hopes for the American justice system. Tune in for a fascinating behind-the-scenes discussion of how these two gifted attorneys and their legal teams forced the vitriol of race to take a back seat to the rule of law.
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
S1E6 - Every Trial is a Teachable Moment with Chilton Varner
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Chilton Varner believes great trial lawyers never stop learning, and that every trial is a teachable moment for attorneys and the younger lawyers they mentor. Host Mike Herring leads a wide-ranging discussion about Chilton’s career as a leader in commercial and product liability litigation and explores her contention that successful lawyers tend to be more conversational than combative.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
S1E5 - For The Defense with Cris Arguedas
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Cris Arguedas is one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the country. Host Amy Gunn talks with Cris about representing clients from Hells Angels to Barry Bonds and Fed Ex, and how she proved to all of them that she wasn’t afraid of a fight. Tune in for pro-tips on preparing for cross examination and courtroom stories from Cris Arguedas, “the lawyer other lawyers would hire if they got arrested.”
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
S1E4 - Advocate Aggressively and Act with Civility with Bob Fiske
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and previous ACTL president Bob Fiske has tried many cases in the national spotlight, including the case President Jimmy Carter called “the most important case in the US”, the drug trial of “Mr. Untouchable” Nicky Barnes. Host Dave Paul dives into the background of some of Bob’s most historic cases and reveals key insights on leadership and mentorship that helped define Bob’s legendary success.