Litigation Radio

So many young lawyers and recent grads are hungry to earn a law clerk position. As prefaced in the ‘Law Clerk Handbook’ by Judge Alvin B. Rubin and his clerk Laura B. Bartell, “the partnership between a federal judge and the judge’s clerk can be a splendid and mutually rewarding relationship”. Host Dave Scriven-Young sits down with Judge Joan Lefkow of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and her former law clerk Gerard Belfort now at Ballard Spahr. Together they discuss what law clerks do, recommendations for earning a clerkship, and tips for litigators in front of the court. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s litigation tips about conflicts of interest.

He manages legal operations for one of the most dynamic companies in the world but where did Tony West learn leadership and the skills needed to become Uber’s Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary? In this episode of Litigation Radio, Tony West sits down with host Dave Scriven-Young to impart wisdom earned during his career and the people (e.g. Janet Reno) he learned from along the way. Together they also discuss the DEI initiatives at Uber, how he put together one of the best legal teams in the business, and why successful mentor/mentee relationships become two-way streets in the long run.Stay Tuned for Latosha Ellis’ tips on picking the best jury for your case.

Many trial lawyers believe that the less their client says to opposing counsel the better... but is that really true? Kenneth Berman, author of ‘Reinventing Witness Preparation’, joins Dave for a deep dive conversation on how you and your client can take control the narrative even during a line of deceptive questioning. Teaching your client how to answer clearly and completely can be the salvation of your case. Tune in to hear all about it.Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson's litigation tips about protecting 3rd party confidential information during discovery.

Dave Scriven-Young talks with Beth Kaufman of Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber LLP and Professor Lara White from Tulane University Freeman School of Business about the 2021 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference as well as the work they are doing to get more women into lead trial roles.

Dave Scriven-Young sits down with Erwin Chemerinsky to talk about what we can expect from the upcoming Supreme Court Term. Together they discuss the ideological leanings of the Justices as well as predictions about what will happen with Roe vs. Wade, Gun Rights, and much more. Stay tuned for Latosha Ellis’ first litigation segment about preserving evidence on the record.

COVID-19 and its variants have made the return-to-normal very difficult whether you’re talking about work, worship, or schools. Many dispute the proper course of mandates when it comes to vaccines and masks but where does that leave us? Can employers force employees to mask up or vax up? Expert lawyers Jerry Cutler, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for The New School and Michelle Ballard Miller, the Chair of West Coast Labor & Employment at Cozen O’Connor guide us through it.Stay Tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on returning to in-person court proceedings.

Sustained bouts of stress can have short and long-term impact on your health, relationships, and ability to serve clients. If you’re eating lots of junk food or drinking more-than-average, you might be trying to cope with something that will eventually catch up with you. Don’t be a statistic. Learn better ways to manage inbound stress as it comes up. Dr. Deborah Topol and Lawrence Rosenberg, co authors of the ‘Trial Lawyers Guide to Success and Happiness’ join Dave Scriven-Young to talk about instant ways to manage stress for a long productive career.Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on practicing law during the pandemic and uncertainty.

Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Dave Scriven-Young to give us a behind-the-scenes tour of what a Presidential Impeachment trial looks like as they discuss the last efforts from the House of Representatives to impeach former President Donald J. Trump. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on artificial intelligence and the legal issues that may arise.

Famed author and attorney Edna Selan Epstein stops by to talk with Dave Scriven-Young about Attorney Client Privilege, how it’s developed over the years, and related ways to save cost in discovery. In addition, they talk about starting her firm, lessons she’s learned, and much more.  Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on the scope and use of Attorney-Client Privilege.

You may have heard that happy people have a purpose. So what’s yours? Some litigators believe that being a lawyer is their purpose . . . but is that true? The Honorable Tiffany M. Williams from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law joins Dave Scriven-Young to talk about the importance of knowing your purpose and being fulfilled. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for winning objections!