For the Defense with David Oscar Markus

Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson for Tom Barrack

Dec 5, 2023

Defense attorneys Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson discuss their successful acquittal of Tom Barrack. They navigate white-collar criminal defense cases, jury selection challenges, effective communication with clients, and the power of storytelling in legal trials. The podcast highlights the importance of teamwork, strategic trial tactics, and celebrating victories in the legal profession.

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Randall Jackson

Michael Schachter

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FARA violation is a hot charge by DOJ targeting foreign agents.

Strategic storytelling was crucial in defense preparations and trial strategy.

Tom Barrack's testimony added a personal and truthful dimension to the trial.

Deep dives

The High-Profile Tom Barrack Case: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Victory

Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson teamed up to defend Tom Barrack, a close ally of Donald Trump accused of being a foreign agent. The trial involved charges of acting as an illegal agent for the United Arab Emirates and obstruction of justice. Schachter and Jackson strategically tackled the prosecution's accusations, emphasizing Barrack's independence and innocence.

The Power of Having a Strong Legal Team

00:58

Storytelling for Persuasion

01:18

Insight into Tom's Background and Relationship with Donald Trump

01:13

Authentic communication does not require PowerPoint

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Introduction

2min

Tom Barak's High-Profile Case and Charges Explained

2min

Navigating White Collar Criminal Defense Cases

11min

Navigating Jury Selection and Persuasive Opening Statements in High-Profile Trial

23min

Effective Communication and Client Empowerment in Criminal Defense Cases

11min

The Power of Storytelling in Legal Trials

6min

The Weight of Waiting: A Trial's Verdict

9min

In this bonus episode, Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson sit down with David Markus to discuss their amazing acquittal of Tom Barrack in federal court in New York.

Tom Barrack, a close friend and advisor to Donald Trump, was charged with being a foreign agent for the UAE. The so-called FARA violation is the new hot charge by DOJ. Enter Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson who tried the case and discuss their trial strategy with David Oscar Markus.

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For the Defense with David Oscar Markus

Michael Schachter and Randall Jackson for Tom Barrack

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The High-Profile Tom Barrack Case: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Victory

Strategic Defense Planning and Storytelling in Trial

Collaboration and Trial Dynamics

Effective Jury Communication and Deliberation

Reflections on Trial Experience and Celebrating Success

The Power of Having a Strong Legal Team

Storytelling for Persuasion

Insight into Tom's Background and Relationship with Donald Trump

Authentic communication does not require PowerPoint

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts