Best Dave Scriven Young Attorney Podcasts (2024)

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Jurors: Every Breath You Take, Every Move You Make, They’ll Be Watching You 43:13

3d ago43:13

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Litigators are used to being in front of a jury. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a member of that jury? What are jurors watching? What do they notice? Guest Chauntis Jenkins-Floyd, an experienced litigator, recently served on a jury. And what she learned as a juror is eye opening. Like most of us, Jenkins-Floyd has been summoned for…

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Her Story: Obstacles Faced By Women in the Legal Profession 45:58

15d ago45:58

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Meet Teresa Beck and Claire Gibson, two successful and experienced litigators who are deeply involved in the ABA Litigation Section’s Woman Advocate Committee and its two books featuring essays from women in the legal profession: “Her Story: Lessons in Success from Lawyers Who Live It” (2017) and the recent follow-up “Her Story: The Resilient Woman…

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Step by Step: How a Prominent Litigator Built Her High-Profile Career 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

We return to our series profiling leading litigators and business builders with guest Paula Hinton, a litigation partner and executive committee member with international firm Winston & Strawn. She’s held numerous leadership positions, is recognized across the profession, and handles a variety of complex cases. And she did it her way. “It starts wi…

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You Need An Expert Witness, But Where Do You Find One? 43:11

2M ago43:11

43:11

Round Table Group is a Premier Sponsor of the ABA Litigation Section. On this Litigation Radio episode, we will hear from Russ Rosenzweig, CEO of Round Table Group, about using third parties in expert searches. The selection of the Round Table Group as the subject of this interview should not be construed as an endorsement by the American Bar Assoc…

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How Today’s (And Tomorrow’s) Legal Tech Can Up Your Game 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

Guest Kathryn “Katie” DeBord leads product development strategy at the global firm DISCO in technological, cloud-based solutions for lawyers and law firms. Tech, from the earliest stages of every case, is no longer an option. Everything from eDiscovery – sifting through oceans of data – to analyzing witness statements to adjusting trial strategy on…

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New Lawyer? Tips for Fitting in, Standing Out, and Learning on the Job 49:19

4M ago49:19

49:19

Newly admitted lawyers can feel overwhelmed and intimidated. Law schools can’t teach everything, and there’s a lot of on-the-job learning. Some of the work is difficult and complicated. Some of what’s required is as simple as showing up on time and doing work that looks perfect and is free of typos (yes, that matters, even for internal communicatio…

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Finding New Clients 39:05

4M ago39:05

39:05

When it comes to your business development goals, guest (and rainmaker) Merrick “Rick” Gross explains the two biggest pools for new clients: internal and external. Internal client development is often overlooked, but it’s as important as finding external clients. Build your book of business through other attorneys at your own firm, especially if yo…

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Well-Being in the Legal Profession: You Are Not Alone 1:00:54

4M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Litigators face a variety of intense stressors including tight deadlines, conflicts with opposing counsel, traumatic issues facing clients, and the competitive nature of litigation. It’s a daily battle. What can lawyers do to maintain their mental and physical well-being, and how can courts engage, recognize, and help address these problems? Host D…

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The George Floyd Murder and Next Steps in the Fight Against Police Violence 34:16

5M ago34:16

34:16

George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020, during a brutal arrest by Minneapolis police in public view. His death sparked protests across the country—a call for an end to police brutality. Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder and pleaded guilty to federal charges, and the three other officers were convicted of state and feder…

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Student Loans and the End of Forbearance 42:56

5M ago42:56

42:56

Americans owe a combined $1.7 trillion in student loans, and the past few years have been a roller coaster ride. Now that the pandemic forbearance is over, what’s next? You may have your own debts, or you may be helping clients deal with these new pressures. What happens if you or your client can’t make a payment or can’t reallocate finances? Now t…

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International Arbitration: When Your Case Needs a Passport 34:29

6M ago34:29

34:29

Let’s talk about international arbitration, an indispensable tool for resolving cross-border conflicts. But first, forget everything you think you know about civil procedure, because home court rules might not apply. In this episode, Dave welcomes guest Aurore Nicaud, an associate with Greenberg Traurig and an international arbitration attorney. Li…

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(New) Order In The Court? A Focus On Judicial Ethics And Bias 48:18

7M ago48:18

48:18

Let’s talk about the elephant in the courts: judicial ethics. Recent events in the U.S. Supreme Court have refocused the legal profession’s understanding of ethical, unbiased, and fair behavior in our nation’s courts. Guests in this episode include Charles Geyh, a law professor who studies and writes about judicial ethics, and the honorable Pamela …

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Environmental Justice: Fighting for Fairness and a Safe Environment 47:54

7M ago47:54

47:54

The locations of airports, polluting factories and incinerators, and other environmental hazards in disadvantaged or predominantly minority communities isn’t an accident, and it’s not fair. In a changing world and climate, ensuring transparency, fairness, clean water and air, and a safe environment for all is more important than ever. In this episo…

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Pro Bono Burnout: What Can We Do? A Panel Discussion 38:05

7M ago38:05

38:05

Burnout: It’s real and it can affect all of us. In this episode, Dave invites a panel of experts to tackle this important and potentially damaging syndrome as it affects attorneys who volunteer their time in a pro bono setting. The demands never seem to end, but volunteering is meant to “fill your cup,” not overflow it. A Bloomberg survey found bur…

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What’s Up With SCOTUS? The Shadow Docket, Accountability, And Justice 39:42

8M ago39:42

39:42

What’s up at the U.S. Supreme Court, which has rocked the legal world with a conservative majority rolling back rights the rights of minorities, including 2023 rulings against affirmative action for college admissions and affirming the rights of business owners to deny service to LGBTQ patrons based on religious beliefs. Guest Stephen Vladeck is a …

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AI, The Law, And Your Firm: What You Need To Know Today 38:36

9M ago38:36

38:36

Is your firm using Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Should it be? AI is expected to have a profound impact on the practice of law. Lawyers are already using AI in their practices to review documents and conduct research. Yet, as the technology emerges, there are ethical, privacy, and practical concerns. Guest Richard Finkelman of the global consulting…

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The Toll It Takes: Litigation, Substance Abuse, And (Maybe) You 40:47

9M ago40:47

40:47

This is a tough episode because this could be any of us. Guest Jason Ward is a retired, highly successful lawyer. But behind his growing firm, substance abuse took hold even as Ward maintained the veneer of health and professionalism. Ward put constant stress on himself that morphed into mental wellbeing and substance abuse issues. He came to reali…

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Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference (Be There!) 59:54

10M ago59:54

59:54

The ABA Litigation Section’s Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference is coming to San Diego November 1-3. If you’ve never attended—you are missing out. The conference focuses on women litigators and judges and helps women develop relationships, find mentors, learn from others, and share experiences in a welcoming and insightful environment. You wi…

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Working With Hearing-Impaired Counsel to Overcome Challenges and Advance Inclusion in the Legal Profession 35:25

10M ago35:25

35:25

Guest Melissa Felder Zappala is a litigator with the Washington, D.C., office of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. She has had tremendous success litigating high profile, tech-related, commercial cases and class action suits. She also has a profound hearing disability. In this episode, Melissa describes her experiences as a hearing-impa…

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Focus Groups and Litigation: Fine Tune Your Trial Strategy 36:47

11M ago36:47

36:47

Focus groups are common in marketing, but they also can help a lawyer learn what resonates with nonlawyers before presenting a client’s case before a jury. Focus groups, in their simplest form, offer a “test run” for issues and strategies you are considering using in pretrial and trial matters, and will let you know if you are building the best str…

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Mastering Litigation: Effective Communication for Legal Success 38:36

11M ago38:36

38:36

Law schools do an excellent job teaching the law, but does anyone teach new lawyers how to communicate and develop positive, productive relationships? Most lawyers graduate with a solid grasp of the law, but many have never learned how to work with clients, colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, and the community at large. Effective communication an…

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Unlocking Success: Building a Strong Network, Balancing Life, and Developing Your Business 40:30

12M ago40:30

40:30

Welcome to the latest episode of Litigation Radio, where we explore the intersection of business, marketing, and personal growth. We are joined by special guest Steve Fretzin, a highly sought-after business coach and author of The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business. Discover the importance of building …

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Navigating the Bar Exam as a Foreign-Trained Lawyer 29:33

12M ago29:33

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Becoming a lawyer in the United States is a complicated process, particularly for foreign trained attorneys or international students. In this episode, we are joined by Edzyl Magante, who shares his journey of taking the bar exam in the US, as well as the challenges and barriers he faced as an international lawyer. Throughout the conversation, Edzy…

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Managing Risk and Reducing Costs in Class Action Litigation 37:56

1y ago37:56

37:56

Class action spending has increased for eight consecutive years and is expected to be one of the fastest-growing areas of legal spending in 2023. Join us in this episode as we dive into best practices for reducing cost and managing risk in class action litigation based on comprehensive analysis of historical trends and emerging issues in class acti…

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The Power of Mentoring Relationships for Lawyers 33:31

1y ago33:31

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Whether you're a young lawyer just starting out or a seasoned veteran looking to take your career to the next level, mentorship is crucial for lawyers at all stages of their careers; but finding and fostering a strong mentor-mentee relationship can be challenging. In this episode, we explore the importance of mentorship in the legal profession and …

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The Changing Landscape of American Civil Rights and What to Expect at the Litigation Section’s Annual Conference 34:54

1y ago34:54

34:54

From Orangeburg to Ahmaud, host Dave Scriven-Young welcomes Bakari Sellers to discuss civil rights in the United States, then and now. Later, Henry R. Chalmers joins to talk about what you can expect at the ABA Litigation Section’s Annual Conference. This year’s conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with other top litiga…

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Legal Challenges Of Blockchain Technology 38:01

1y ago38:01

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More and more legal professionals are becoming familiar with blockchain technology, whether in advising clients on the legal implications of potential blockchain initiatives, dealing with an evolving regulatory landscape, or handling disputes involving blockchain-based technologies and assets. There are many powerful and exciting use cases for bloc…

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Combating Anti-Corporate Bias in the Courtroom 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

Where does Corporate America stand today in terms of public perception, and how does this impact individual corporate clients? All persons, including corporations, are supposed to be equal before the law; however, individual jurors may have had experiences that lead them to harbor negative feelings towards companies - especially large corporations.…

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ADR and the Increasing Popularity of Collaborative Law 47:32

1y ago47:32

47:32

The rising costs of litigation and increased pressure to control legal budgets has made alternative dispute resolution a desirable way to resolve legal disputes. Mediation and arbitration are two well-known ADR methods, but they're not necessarily the most cost-effective. Can parties possibly resolve their disputes without tearing each other down, …

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Client Retention Strategies and Building Relationships with In-House Counsel 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

40:22

How do litigators maintain relationships with in-house counsel and help their law firms keep clients for the long term? Effective client retention can be the difference between flourishing and failure, and for litigators the problem is exacerbated because cases can be one-off matters that don't naturally keep you in front of clients. To address thi…

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Ten Tips for Building a Scalable and Sustainable Law Practice 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

47:41

The legal industry is constantly changing—client expectations have evolved, law firms are running remotely, and the use of legal technology has increased. So how can litigators keep up and continue to grow and improve their practice? In this episode of Litigation Radio, top legal experts discuss ideas and technology to help build a more scalable an…

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America's Prisons – Mass Incarceration, Violence, and the Fight for Prisoners' Rights 40:38

1+ y ago40:38

40:38

With one of the largest prison populations in the world, our American prison system has shocking problems; including abuse, violence and consistent violations of prisoners' rights. According to studies, the US criminal justice system currently holds almost 2 million people—a 500% increase over the last 40 years; with most of those people in jail aw…

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Starting and Building a Niche Law Practice 37:04

1+ y ago37:04

37:04

For lawyers looking to expand and grow their law practice, their first thought may be to broaden their marketing efforts and client base. Offer more services to more people and your practice is bound to grow, right? Wrong. You can’t be all things to all people. Intead, lawyers should dig deeper, narrow their focus, work to develop their relationshi…

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Do Lawyers Ever Agree? Tips on Meet and Confer Conferences 47:02

1+ y ago47:02

47:02

Many areas of the law require attorneys to meet and confer, meaning lawyers must communicate the basis for their disagreement on a legal issue and make a meaningful attempt to reach a resolution. You may be surprised to learn that lawyers rarely agree on anything, but the law still mandates they try. So how can litigators encourage more meaningful …

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Election Law: The Fight for Voter Protection and Election Integrity 41:26

1+ y ago41:26

41:26

With just a week until the 2022 midterm elections, several voters are already hitting the polls; and conversations surrounding election laws, voter protection and election integrity have once again been brought to the forefront of many news outlets. Election laws, including voting rights laws, have undergone significant change in many states over t…

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The Trump Mar-a-Lago Search: What we can Learn from the Case? 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

37:58

On August 8th, 2022, federal agents searched former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. Since the search, the public has actively tuned into the various legal and political twists and turns of the case; including the public release of the search warrant, property receipt and search warrant affidavit, the appointmen…

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The Supreme Court's Blockbuster New Term 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

The U.S. Supreme Court had a historic last term; including welcoming a new justice, striking down Roe versus Wade, the unprecedented leak of a draft opinion, an assassination plot, and questions from many in the public about the legitimacy of the court. With the court's new term beginning October 3rd, the court will take up additional major cases o…

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ADR and the Professional Responsibility of Lawyers 39:39

1+ y ago39:39

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Experts and companies often see alternative dispute resolution as a sensible, cost effective way to resolve matters out of court. For all of those purported efficiencies for businesses, individual plaintiffs and their families often mistrust ADR and want their day in court. So how do you get clients to trust the arbitration or mediation process? An…

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Twitter vs. Elon Musk Showdown: What could happen in court? Experts Weigh In 42:44

1+ y ago42:44

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Twitter's lawsuit against Elon Musk is quickly gearing up. Although hearings are scheduled to start in mid-October, thick legal briefs have already been filed with the Delaware Chancery Court. The legal battle over Elon Musk's attempt to back out of a $44 billion deal to buy the social media giant began in July 2022. This litigation is being played…

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How to Succeed as a Trial Lawyer? –Tips in Appellate Litigation 40:29

1+ y ago40:29

40:29

Unlike trials, appeals involve different strategies, procedures, and perspective. That’s why understanding how the appellate process works, and the strategies involved to improve your case on appeal is critical to the success of your case and your client. In this episode of Litigation Radio, host Dave Scriven-Young welcomes trial and appellate liti…

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How to Effectively Depose a Financial Expert Witness 43:44

2y ago43:44

43:44

The opinions of financial experts are critical to many litigation cases. Financial experts can help suggest financial damages, provide testimony on causation, help a jury better understand complex financial matters and much more. The deposition of a financial expert is one of those things that can make or break a case. That’s why it is important to…

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Next Level Networking for Lawyers, with Jordan Harbinger 40:14

2y ago40:14

40:14

As litigators, we’re always looking for tips that will give us the advantage in the courtroom, at our jobs, and in life. The whole law school experience teaches us that being smart and working hard will lead to success. However, this week’s guest firmly believes (and life experience will confirm) that our network is actually the untapped advantage …

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Serving at the Pleasure of the President 9:59

2y ago9:59

9:59

What does it mean to serve at the pleasure of the President? Just because a lawyer works for the Executive Branch does not mean they are suddenly relieved of professional responsibilities. Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey stops by to discuss his time with the Department of Justice, dealing with the press, and the critical importance for…

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Ransomware and Security: How to Better Protect your Clients 16:14

2y ago16:14

16:14

Cybercrime, particularly ransomware, has skyrocketed over the past few years, leading to data breach lawsuits, regulatory actions, and significant business losses. Attorneys are often the first line of defense and have to advise clients on notice obligations; working with law enforcement; mitigating losses; leveraging insurance; and defending and p…

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How to Handle the Unexpected in Court 13:43

2y ago13:43

13:43

Some say that the only predictable part of litigation is knowing that the unpredictable will happen. What do you do during a hearing or trial when these unexpected events arise? Experienced trial lawyers, Hon. Judge Carroll J. Kelly, Marc Zucker, Jennifer Seme and Mark A. Romance sit down with host, Dave Scriven-Young, to discuss Tips for Preparing…

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Highlights from the ABA Litigation Section: 2022 Annual Conference 12:24

2y ago12:24

12:24

The Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. It brings together top litigation professionals from across the country to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. Hear highlights from this year’s 2022 Litigation Section Annual Conference with special guests Beth Kauf…

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Litigation Finance for Parties and Law Firms with Jason Levine 42:27

2y ago42:27

42:27

Large-scale disputes often require large-scale investment. Finance for commercial litigation allows law firms to unlock the value of their lawsuits, and makes it possible for firms, companies and businesspeople to commit the resources needed without the risk of repayment if the case is lost – continuing to engage in business as usual. In this speci…

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Taking Law Firm Business Development to the Next Level: Strategies for Lawyers and Litigators 47:15

2y ago47:15

47:15

Litigators face distinct challenges when it comes to business development. Unlike their transactional counterparts, clients often only need a litigator once. That means the process of developing business for a litigator is ongoing. Because of this unsteady workflow, identifying a prospective client list, bringing in business and growing your litiga…

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Law Firms In “The Great Resignation,” How The Game Changed 50:13

2y ago50:13

50:13

When the COVID-19 pandemic came, the traditionally change-averse legal profession adapted with amazing speed. Work-from-home became the norm, and associates began to see what’s possible and focus on what’s important to them. More than 30 million Americans changed jobs since last spring. Attorneys were no exception. It’s up to all of us – from young…

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The Need for Pro Bono 46:14

2y ago46:14

46:14

Dave sits down with Anne Geraghty Helms and Julie Gryce of DLA Piper as well as Ira Lustbader from Children’s Rights to talk about the incredible need for pro bono legal work and how lawyers and their firms can get involved. Stay Tuned for Latosha Ellis’ tip for Federal Diversity of Jurisdiction over Limited Liability Corporations.…

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