May the Record Reflect
By National Institute for Trial Advocacy
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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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77. Stay Thirsty, My Friends: The Argument for Lifelong Legal Learning, with Veronica Finkelstein and Marisa Rauscher
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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76. Storytelling for Defense Lawyers, with David Mann
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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75. Prep for Success: Controlling Your Witness through Thorough Preparation, with Tom Innes and Mary DeFusco
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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74. Handling Experts at Trial: Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them, with Gene Tanaka
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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73. Depositions Done Right, with Carl Chamberlin
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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72. The Vocal Edge: An Opera Singers Secrets for Trial Lawyers, with Anne Fuchs
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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71. Mind the Gap: Generations in Trial Practice, with Professor Marian Braccia
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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70. Getting Down to Business: Deposing the 30(b)(6) Witness, with Veronica Finkelstein
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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69. Keep Calm and Depose On, with Whitney Untiedt
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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68. I Feel for You: The Lawyer’s Occupational Hazard of Vicarious Trauma, with Prof. Angela Downes
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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67. Eight Steps for Handling Deposition Exhibits, with John Farrell
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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66. Representing Survivors of the "Hidden Crime," with Barbara Barron
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May 20, 2025 |
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65. Emergency Advocacy, with Judge Mark Drummond
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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64. Breaking the Ice: Voir Dire Tips and Tactics, with Judge Cynthia McCollum
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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63. Effective Oral Communication, with Mark Caldwell
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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62. Cross-Examination Math: Less is More, More is Less, with Tom Innes
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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61. "Don't Be Boring": Creating Your Commanding Courtroom Presence, with Steve Wood and Laurie Gilbertson
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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60. Demystifying Depositions, with Jason Young
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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59. At Your Service: Developing as an Advocate through Pro Bono Work, with Angela Vigil and Henry Su
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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58. It’s Greek to Me Ancient Rhetoric for Trial Lawyers, with Marian Grace Braccia
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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57. 10 Things You Should Know about Trial Psychology
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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56. She Blinded Me with Science, with Judge Ruth McMullin
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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55. Tell It to the Judge, with Judge Randall Warner and Judge Christopher Whitten
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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54. Are You in Control Getting Real about Witnesses, with Judge Amy Hanley and Adrienne Johnson
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May 14, 2024 |
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53. Preparing Your Witness for the Effective Deposition, with Carl Chamberlin and Whitney Untiedt
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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52. Let's "Speak the Truth" about Voir Dire, with Adam Kendall
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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51. Depositions: Asked and Answered, with Veronica Finkelstein
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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50. Persuasion is an Inside Job, with Dominic Gianna
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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49. Justice at Trial, with James Brosnahan
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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48. That's Appealing, with Judge Randall Warner
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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47. Beginning the Effective Deposition, with Carl Chamberlin
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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46. The Secrets of Opening Statements, with Brooke Latta
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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45. Courtroom Demeanor, with Shareema Abel
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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44. Unscripted Redirect, with Justin Bernstein and Spencer Pahlke
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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43. Can I Get a Witness?, with Hon. Chris Whitten
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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42. Direct Neglect Where Is the Love, with Hon. Amy Hanley and Dennericka Brooks
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May 09, 2023 |
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41. Slipstreams and Wormholes, with Rhani Lott Choi
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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40. The Resilient Lawyer, with Henry Su
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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39: Off Broadway and Into Court, with Kevin Newbury and Kate Douglas
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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38. Trial Practice Resolutions for the New Year, with Steve Wood
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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37. Explicit Bias and the Jury Box, with Raam Wong
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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36. I’ll Be the Judge of That: Best Advice from NITA’s Judges
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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35. The Great Pretender, with Judge Ruth Rocker McMullin
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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34. Upon Further Examination, with Rhani Lott Choi and Kate Sandlin
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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33. The Secrets of Persuasive Legal Storytelling
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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32. The Tense Trio, with Judge Amy Hanley and Cheryl Brown Wattley
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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31. Goliath Hits Back, with Judge Nancy Gertner and Reuben Guttman
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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30. Your Courtroom Comeback, with Carol Sowers
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May 02, 2022 |
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29. Gathering Admissions, with Jason Young
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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28. Give ‘em the Ol’ Razzle Dazzle, with Dominic Gianna
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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27. Closing Time, with Luke Cass
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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26. Direct Hit, with Mike Beckwith
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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25: Best of 2021
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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24: Tips and Tales, with Legal Legend Dick Harpootlian
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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23. My Landmark SCOTUS Case with Jo Carol LaFleur Nesset-Sale
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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22. Pretrial Advocacy, with Reuben Guttman and J.C. Lore
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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21: Top 10 Trial Tips that Make a Difference, with Steve Wood
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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20: Trial Style and Courtroom Confidence, with Judith Gaton
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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19: Upleveling Your Oral Advocacy Skills, with Hon. Nancy Vaidik and Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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18: Now Presenting: Why You Need a Trial Tech to Run the Show, with Shannon Bales and Alicia Aquino
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May 04, 2021 |
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17: Can You Hack It? Protecting Electronic Client Data, with Helen Geib and BJ Moore
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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16. 50 Tips for 50 Years, Part 2
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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15: 50 Tips for 50 Years, Part 1
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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14. Paper Chase, with Marc Miller and Allison Regan
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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13. One on One on One, with Judge Mark Drummond and Carol Sowers
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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12. Career Development in the Time of COVID, with Amy Hancock and Tim Henderson
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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11. Women in Law, with Judge Alia Moses and Nicole Westbrook
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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10: Taking Trials in Stride, with Mental Performance Coach Will Murray
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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9. The Other “Bar” Association: Alcoholism in the Legal Community, with DeAnna Crosby
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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8. Best Practices for Remote Hearings, with Judge Amy Hanley and Reuben Guttman
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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7. The Write Stuff with Catharine DuBois
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May 05, 2020 |
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6. Serenity Now: Carol Sowers Being Poised in the Courtroom
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Apr 06, 2020 |
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5. Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla’s “Foolproof” Tips for Professional Communication
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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4. What’s Love Got to Do with It? Stephanie Ledesma Knows
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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3. Here Comes the Judge—Robert McGahey
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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2. Whitney Untiedt Puts the “Pro” in Pro Bono
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Oct 17, 2019 |
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1. The “Deets” on the National Celebration of Pro Bono
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Oct 16, 2019 |