
Trial Lawyer Nation
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 31, 2022 • 1h 1min
113 – Malorie Peacock – Michael and Malorie’s Latest Trial
On a good day, a personal injury trial can feel like an uphill battle. Now, add a small inhospitable venue, a less-than-sympathetic client, and a slew of video witnesses into the mix. That’s exactly where Michael and Malorie found themselves recently trying a commercial vehicle case. In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation, they’re […]The post 113 – Malorie Peacock – Michael and Malorie’s Latest Trial appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Aug 15, 2022 • 57min
112 – Krystal Cantu-Cuate – The Healing Journey: Facing Traumas and Truths
On this special episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael welcomes his favorite client of all time, Krystal Cantu-Cuate. Like many clients, Michael was introduced to Krystal under difficult circumstances. Krystal was traveling a car that experienced a tire blowout. The blowout resulted in a tragic accident, and the amputation of Kyrstal’s right arm. As is […]The post 112 – Krystal Cantu-Cuate – The Healing Journey: Facing Traumas and Truths appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jul 31, 2022 • 39min
111 – Malorie Peacock – How To Keep Your Team Running While You’re Away
As a founder and leading attorney at Cowen Rodriguez Peacock, Michael Cowen has a lot on his plate: he not only drives cases, but he also manages the team, leads meetings, signs checks, and makes sure the financials are in order. It can be hard to imagine what even one day of vacation time would […]The post 111 – Malorie Peacock – How To Keep Your Team Running While You’re Away appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jul 15, 2022 • 53min
110 – Bill Biggs – Why Every Problem Is a Leadership Problem
The term “culture” might be the most misunderstood term in corporate America today. But it couldn’t be more important. Don’t miss this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation as Bill joins host and renowned trial lawyer Michael Cowen as they discuss what it takes to build a strong company culture, how to cultivate future leaders, and […]The post 110 – Bill Biggs – Why Every Problem Is a Leadership Problem appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jul 1, 2022 • 50min
109 – Malorie Peacock – Practical Procedures: Creation, Education & Implementation
On this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael is joined once again by his partner Malorie Peacock to discuss their firm’s procedures and how they implemented them. They’ll cover their firm’s journey with procedures, what to create procedures on, how to create, implement, and train on your procedures, how to achieve buy-in, and […]The post 109 – Malorie Peacock – Practical Procedures: Creation, Education & Implementation appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jun 15, 2022 • 46min
108 – Jessica Brylo – Trial Dynamics: Tipping the Scales in Your Favor
On this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Jessica Brylo, owner and lead consultant at Trial Dynamics. They discuss Jessica’s path to success, identifying juror attitudes, jury decision-making, case framing, focus groups, and much more. Michael begins the episode by asking Jessica about her background and what got her into […]The post 108 – Jessica Brylo – Trial Dynamics: Tipping the Scales in Your Favor appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Jun 1, 2022 • 54min
107 – Stefano Portigliatti – The Power of the Individual: Insights into Juror Psychology, Communication & Understanding
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with Stefano Portigliatti, a trial lawyer out of Jacksonville, Florida, who recently secured a $14.6 million verdict on a tough trucking case. Michael and Stefano discuss Stefano’s background, how he connects with jurors individually, and all the details of his recent verdict. To […]The post 107 – Stefano Portigliatti – The Power of the Individual: Insights into Juror Psychology, Communication & Understanding appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

May 15, 2022 • 35min
106 – Malorie Peacock – The Only Constant: Overcoming Change
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with his law partner Malorie Peacock for her first episode since coming back from maternity leave to have a fitting conversation about change. They’ll take a look at different types of changes, including personal, business, law, and intentional ones, and discuss how to […]The post 106 – Malorie Peacock – The Only Constant: Overcoming Change appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

May 1, 2022 • 1h 15min
105 – Keith Mitnik – Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work
In this episode of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, Michael sits down with legendary Morgan & Morgan trial lawyer, podcast host, and author, Keith Mitnik, for a second time. They discuss Keith’s recently released book, “Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work from Winning Workups to Thumbs-Up Verdicts,” new voir dire techniques, and the importance of […]The post 105 – Keith Mitnik – Deeper Cuts: Systems That Simply Work appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.

Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 12min
104 – Jamal Alsaffar – Sutherland Springs: The Untold Story of a Foreseeable Tragedy
Warning: This episode contains details of the Sutherland Springs massacre. Portions of the show will cover issues of domestic violence, gun violence, and content that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is dedicated to the memory of all those whose lives were taken in the Sutherland Springs massacre, the […]The post 104 – Jamal Alsaffar – Sutherland Springs: The Untold Story of a Foreseeable Tragedy appeared first on Trial Lawyer Nation.