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May the Record Reflect

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

May the Record Reflect is a skills-focused podcast for trial lawyers who want to get better at what really happens in the courtroom. Hosted by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, each episode features experienced judges, advocates, and legal educators sharing practical guidance on trial advocacy, depositions, witness examination, oral communication, jury selection, and courtroom presence—along with ethics, professionalism, and lawyer well‑being. Whether you’re preparing for trial, handling high‑stakes hearings, or looking to sharpen your advocacy skills, May the Record Reflect delivers insights you can put to work right away.

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83 episodes

  1. 83. “Just Tell Me What You Want”: Tips for Successful Motion Practice, with Hon. Matt Williams 1:02:33
  2. 82. Direct Impact, with Steve Wood 1:20:20
  3. 81. Twelve Elements of Assertive Delivery, with Hon. Chris Whitten and Dr. Karen Lisko 1:12:05
  4. 80. The Core Four: Opening, Direct, Cross, and Closing, with NITA Faculty 1:04:13
  5. 79. Ten Essential Tips for the Successful Trial Lawyer, with Hon. Sal Mungia 34:53
  6. 78. Refreshing Recollection and Impeachment, with John Farrell 49:20
  7. 77. Stay Thirsty, My Friends: The Argument for Lifelong Legal Learning, with Veronica Finkelstein and Marisa Rauscher 51:03
  8. 76. Storytelling for Defense Lawyers, with David Mann 38:28
  9. 75. Prep for Success: Controlling Your Witness through Thorough Preparation, with Tom Innes and Mary DeFusco 30:27
  10. 74. Handling Experts at Trial: Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them, with Gene Tanaka 45:16
  11. 73. Depositions Done Right, with Carl Chamberlin 1:26:17
  12. 72. The Vocal Edge: An Opera Singers Secrets for Trial Lawyers, with Anne Fuchs 1:06:57
  13. 71. Mind the Gap: Generations in Trial Practice, with Professor Marian Braccia 1:11:40
  14. 70. Getting Down to Business: Deposing the 30(b)(6) Witness, with Veronica Finkelstein 55:48
  15. 69. Keep Calm and Depose On, with Whitney Untiedt 1:09:58
  16. 68. I Feel for You: The Lawyer’s Occupational Hazard of Vicarious Trauma, with Prof. Angela Downes 43:36
  17. 67. Eight Steps for Handling Deposition Exhibits, with John Farrell 40:42
  18. 66. Representing Survivors of the "Hidden Crime," with Barbara Barron 38:30
  19. 65. Emergency Advocacy, with Judge Mark Drummond 40:57
  20. 64. Breaking the Ice: Voir Dire Tips and Tactics, with Judge Cynthia McCollum 57:09
  21. 63. Effective Oral Communication, with Mark Caldwell 47:19
  22. 62. Cross-Examination Math: Less is More, More is Less, with Tom Innes 28:25
  23. 61. "Don't Be Boring": Creating Your Commanding Courtroom Presence, with Steve Wood and Laurie Gilbertson 1:27:35
  24. 60. Demystifying Depositions, with Jason Young 47:24
  25. 59. At Your Service: Developing as an Advocate through Pro Bono Work, with Angela Vigil and Henry Su 1:05:50
  26. 58. It’s Greek to Me Ancient Rhetoric for Trial Lawyers, with Marian Grace Braccia 1:12:16
  27. 57. 10 Things You Should Know about Trial Psychology 1:07:56
  28. 56. She Blinded Me with Science, with Judge Ruth McMullin 46:27
  29. 55. Tell It to the Judge, with Judge Randall Warner and Judge Christopher Whitten 48:24
  30. 54. Are You in Control Getting Real about Witnesses, with Judge Amy Hanley and Adrienne Johnson 1:12:20
  31. 53. Preparing Your Witness for the Effective Deposition, with Carl Chamberlin and Whitney Untiedt 1:15:16
  32. 52. Let's "Speak the Truth" about Voir Dire, with Adam Kendall 50:41
  33. 51. Depositions: Asked and Answered, with Veronica Finkelstein 1:00:28
  34. 50. Persuasion is an Inside Job, with Dominic Gianna 1:02:46
  35. 49. Justice at Trial, with James Brosnahan 1:21:30
  36. 48. That's Appealing, with Judge Randall Warner 51:02
  37. 47. Beginning the Effective Deposition, with Carl Chamberlin 1:26:49
  38. 46. The Secrets of Opening Statements, with Brooke Latta 35:22
  39. 45. Courtroom Demeanor, with Shareema Abel 50:21
  40. 44. Unscripted Redirect, with Justin Bernstein and Spencer Pahlke 47:42
  41. 43. Can I Get a Witness?, with Hon. Chris Whitten 49:03
  42. 42. Direct Neglect Where Is the Love, with Hon. Amy Hanley and Dennericka Brooks 53:42
  43. 41. Slipstreams and Wormholes, with Rhani Lott Choi 47:10
  44. 40. The Resilient Lawyer, with Henry Su 45:50
  45. 39: Off Broadway and Into Court, with Kevin Newbury and Kate Douglas 46:00
  46. 38. Trial Practice Resolutions for the New Year, with Steve Wood 1:01:02
  47. 37. Explicit Bias and the Jury Box, with Raam Wong 46:58
  48. 36. I’ll Be the Judge of That: Best Advice from NITA’s Judges 28:42
  49. 35. The Great Pretender, with Judge Ruth Rocker McMullin 41:37
  50. 34. Upon Further Examination, with Rhani Lott Choi and Kate Sandlin 58:25