Lawyer Minds interviews Carrie Goldberg and Naomi Leeds, attorneys at C.A. Goldberg, PLLC, a victims’ rights law firm that primarily handles cases against big tech corporations and sexual/harassment predators. During the pod, the two lawyers discuss their current pending lawsuits against Amazon for dangerously and deceptively marketing a dangerous chemical commonly called a “suicide powder”.

https://www.lawyerminds.com/podcast/lawyer-minds-32/Lawyer Minds interviews Ray DeLorenzi from RebuttalPR, a communications firm that helps lawyers navigate the challenges of dealing with media relations when handling high-stakes cases. Ray shares some essential tips on how attorneys should handle interviews with the press and how they can use media relations to connect with the communities and people that care most about their case. Tune in for these must-have tips! Learn more about Ray and...

https://www.lawyerminds.com/podcast/lawyer-minds-podcast-31/Tune in for the Lawyer Minds interview with Laurie Higginbotham, acclaimed FTCA attorney, where she talks about her recent case that awarded a record-setting $10,500,000 pre-trial settlement to a war veteran in Missouri who suffered from kidney disease for more than six years while the VA failed to diagnose and correctly treat him. During the pod, she breaks down the complexities of the case and other federal tort claims.

Lisa Blue Baron, a trial attorney at Athea Trial Lawyers, has had a prolific legal career that has made a monumental impact on the industry. She was elected President of the American Association for Justice in 2014 and has written multiple books that attorneys consider required reading including her 2004 book, Blue’s Guide to Jury Selection, the ‘bible’ of jury selection. In 2015, she was inducted into the U.S. Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. She joins us on the pod to introduce her new book....

Jamal Alsaffar of Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar, Higginbotham, and Jacob, PLLC returns to the pod to discuss the most recent developments of the trial for the 2017 Sutherland Springs mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Tad Thomas and Mike Campbell first talked with Jamal about the case in August 2021, during the case’s liability phase. During this phase of the trial, the federal government was found to be 60% liable for failing to hold the...

The podcast goes abroad! In this episode, Tad and Mike talk with Ana Romero, an outstanding trial lawyer from Spain and the current President of PEOPIL, the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers. In the pod, Ana describes the differences between the American civil justice system and the civil justice system in countries throughout Europe. She also discusses her work with PEOPIL, which was founded by European lawyers to improve and promote judicial co-operation and mutual...

Robert Swafford is the founder and owner of Strike for Cause Jury Consulting, as well as the creator of the Strike for Cause Method of Jury Selection. Robert attended Baylor University where he received his B.A. in Economics and his J.D. from Baylor Law School. He has extensive training in powerful listening and effective speaking, as well as expertise in the field of ontology. In the podcast, Robert talks about using his ontological approach to strike jurors that biased to your case and how...

Every lawyer looks for an advantage in the courtroom or in the office. In this podcast, health coach Sara Mandell explains the one advantage all lawyers can give themselves every single day: Eating healthy. All lawyers are busy – we all know it. However, as Sara explains, eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or confusing. All that it takes is simple planning and improved choices. Not only is Sara married to a great trial lawyer, but she works with numerous working professionals who...

Friend of the show, Chris Nace, joins Tad and Mike to talk about the National Civil Justice Institute (formerly “Pound Institute”) and its growth into the future. As President for 2022-23, Chris shares exciting developments about the organization, including its rebrand to “The National Civil Justice Institute.” The Institute is largely known for its annual Judge’s Forum, which brings together numerous state appellate court judges to discuss evolving issues in the justice system in a way that...

New York Times Bestselling Author and former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander joins Tad and Mike to discuss his new bestselling book, Invisible Strom, in which he gives a candid and transparent glimpse into his struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following his de-ployment to Afghanistan. After rising from State Representative to potential Presidential candi-date, Jason’s meteoric and seemingly unstoppable rise suddenly came to a halt when he an-nounced he was stepping away...

Tad and Mike welcome Colleen Phalen, Chief Creative Officer at the American Association for Justice to the podcast! Colleen shares the latest information about the upcoming AAJ 2022 Annual Convention being held in Seattle this summer taking place July 16 – 19, 2022. For more information about the American Association for Justice: https://www.justice.org For more information about the upcoming Summer convention: http://www.justiceannualconvention.org

In 2005 Congress enacted the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) which gave immunity to gun manufacturers at a time when gun violence in America was skyrocketing. Following the tragic shootings in Sandy Hook the families of victims sought to hold Remington, the maker of the AR-15, accountable for its role in the murders of the 20 first graders and 5 teachers. Attorney Josh Koskoff, of the legendary Koskoff firm started by his grandfather, and his team were able to navigate the...

In this exciting episode Tad and Mike are joined by the CEO of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Linda Lipsen. Recognized by the National Law Journal as one of Washington’s most influential women lawyers, Linda has spent nearly 30 years at the helm of an organization dedicated to protecting the 7th Amendment rights of Americans. Mike and Tad discuss Linda’s journey through her illustrious career in fighting to keep Americans safer.

Brian Cuban discusses his story of addiction, eating disorders, and other serious afflictions in his book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption.

Jamal Alsaffar joins the pod to discuss his involvement in federal law cases, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), and his role in the trial related to the massacre at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Jamal has spent his entire career as a trial lawyer representing individuals and families in personal injury and catastrophic injury cases. For the past 20 years, he has been representing veterans and military families around the country in FTCA cases.

Navan Ward joins the pod to discuss his upcoming term as incoming AAJ President, his goals for the next year, and how AAJ plans to move forward in this post-pandemic world. Navan has spent the last 20 years working with Beasley Allen Law Firm, representing plaintiffs in a variety of cases, including toxic tort, environmental law, product liability, single-event injuries, nursing home neglect, and more...

Kate Moore joins the pod to discuss her book The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women. Kate discusses discovering the story, writing her novel, and celebrating the triumphs and tragedies of the Radium Girls. Through her intense research process and authorship, Kate examined the humanity of the women and the consequences of radium exposure, along with the industrial health reforms that took place through numerous legal battles...

Antonio "Tony" Romanucci joins the pod to discuss his mission to protect a client's human and constitutional rights. Tony's work on civil rights cases, particularly excessive force cases, has led to national recognition. Notably, Tony recently represented George Floyd's family in their civil suit against the City of Minneapolis...

Vincent “Vince” Glorioso is a nationally known trial lawyer practicing in New Orleans at The Glorioso Law Firm with his children, Maria Glorioso and Vincent “Trey” Glorioso, III. In this episode of the podcast, Mike and Tad talk with Vince about his illustrious career as a trial lawyer, which ranged from his work as a Judge Advocate General (“JAG”) on a number of notable cases to the present day, where Vince continues his work as a personal injury lawyer in New Orleans...

F. Paul Bland, Jr. has spent his legal career fighting for consumer rights through his work at Pub-lic Justice. Paul has argued and won more than 40 cases involving consumer protection, employ-ee, and whistleblower rights, including arguing cases before the United States Supreme Court and six of the U.S. Court of Appeals. Paul sits down with Tad and Mike to discuss his work at Public Justice, as well as the importance that trial lawyers play in ensuring consumer rights are protected around...

Joel Feldman’s mission to end distracted driving started in tragedy. In 2009, his daughter, Casey Feldman, was struck and killed by a distracted driver. Since that time, Joel has made it his life’s mission to stop distracted driving through his nationally known and recognized awareness program, End Distracted Driving...

Angela Edwards of Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky joins Tad and Mike to talk about the importance of active risk mitigation in your law firm and the importance of having malpractice insurance to protect yourself against claims...

Kelsey Starks is a media consultant in Louisville, KY, who trains professionals on how to productively with the press and how to develop professional relationships with reporters. Kelsey’s experience includes working an associate producer for Court TV, a reporter for WCIV news, as well as Co-Anchor of “Good Morning Kentuckiana” on Louisville’s ABC affiliate. Drawing on these experiences, Kelsey now focuses her work as a media consultant...

Brett Emison of Langdon and Emison is a nationally known trial attorney who is heavily involved in both the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the American Association of Justice. In fact, Brett just finished a term as President of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (“MATA”) during one of the more challenging and unique years any President has faced...