

Trial Lawyer Nation
Michael Cowen
Michael Cowen and his guests explore critical topics distinctive to the legal profession - specifically focusing on developing extremely efficient law practices, securing a competitive edge in the industry, and wildly excelling in the courtroom.
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Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 17min
80 – Tim McKey – Peak Performance: Developing Systems for Optimum Success
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down for the second time with Tim McKey, co-founder of Vista Consulting. As a business consultant who works with law firms, Tim was welcomed back to the show to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on law firms, measuring success using KPI’s, organizational culture, […]The post 80 – Tim McKey – Peak Performance: Developing Systems for Optimum Success appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Apr 1, 2021 • 39min
79 – Malorie Peacock – Finding Joy in the Practice of Law
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock to discuss how they’ve been finding joy in the practice of law and in life over the last year. They’ll cover the struggles of working from home, what they’ve done to keep joy in their lives, what […]The post 79 – Malorie Peacock – Finding Joy in the Practice of Law appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Mar 15, 2021 • 55min
78 – Randy Sorrels – Masked Justice: Part 4
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with former President of the State Bar of Texas, Randy Sorrels for another installation of our Masked Justice series. Randy recently tried an interesting case where he represented the sons of two former professional baseball stars and received a $3.25 million verdict. They’ll […]The post 78 – Randy Sorrels – Masked Justice: Part 4 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
77 – Gregory Cusimano – Understanding & Utilizing The Jury Bias Model
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with trial lawyer and consultant Gregory Cusimano. As one of the authors of “Winning Case Preparation: Understanding Jury Bias,” Gregory has conducted a plethora of research on why plaintiff’s lawyers win and lose cases. He and Michael discuss his 10 part jury bias model in detail and how […]The post 77 – Gregory Cusimano – Understanding & Utilizing The Jury Bias Model appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Feb 15, 2021 • 1h 17min
76 – Benedict Morelli – Never Deviate: Telling the Truth, Trusting Your Instincts & Taking Risks
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with legendary trial lawyer Benedict Morelli. With several 8 and 9-figure verdicts under his belt from a wide range of civil litigation areas, Ben’s track record as an attorney and advocate is known across the country, from suing Bill O’Reilly for sexual harassment […]The post 76 – Benedict Morelli – Never Deviate: Telling the Truth, Trusting Your Instincts & Taking Risks appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Feb 2, 2021 • 55min
75 – Delisi Friday – Keys to Success: Lessons From Zoom Trial Prep
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his marketing “genius” Delisi Friday to discuss what they did to prepare for a Zoom jury trial. While the case settled one day before the trial was set to begin, they learned some key takeaways on what it takes to prepare a […]The post 75 – Delisi Friday – Keys to Success: Lessons From Zoom Trial Prep appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 16min
74 – Ed Ciarimboli – Masked Justice: Part 3
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with fellow trial lawyer Ed Ciarimboli from Pennsylvania. Ed is part of the elite class of lawyers who have been able to take a case to trial in the COVID era. And with the final witness testimony being so monumental to the case […]The post 74 – Ed Ciarimboli – Masked Justice: Part 3 appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jan 1, 2021 • 1h 23min
73 – Pat S. Montes – The Secret Weapon: Your Client’s Story & The Human Experience
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his good friend and “secret weapon,” Pat S. Montes. A practicing lawyer herself, Pat has developed a consulting business where she works with lawyers and their clients to help the clients tell their stories more effectively. They’ll take an in-depth look at […]The post 73 – Pat S. Montes – The Secret Weapon: Your Client’s Story & The Human Experience appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Dec 15, 2020 • 1h 10min
72 – Delisi Friday – The Evolution of Our Marketing: What Worked, What Didn’t, & Where We Are Now
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his Director of Marketing and Business Development Delisi Friday to discuss their firm’s marketing strategies. They start at the very beginning of Michael’s career for a full-circle look at why they chose to market B2B (business to business) instead of B2C (business […]The post 72 – Delisi Friday – The Evolution of Our Marketing: What Worked, What Didn’t, & Where We Are Now appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 14min
71 – Richard Newsome – Mixed Method Advocacy: A Hybrid Approach to Sharpen Your Trial Skills
In this Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his old friend and seasoned trial lawyer Richard aka Rich Newsome. Rich specializes in automotive product liability cases and is one of the top lawyers in this area in the country. They discuss Rich’s journey to success, his Trial School, the importance of young lawyers […]The post 71 – Richard Newsome – Mixed Method Advocacy: A Hybrid Approach to Sharpen Your Trial Skills appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.


