Automated vehicles are the future for travel and shipping on American roadways — but signifi-cant questions still exist about how safe those vehicles are for human and commercial use. Implic-it in those questions are issues about who has legal responsibility for a defective part or a defec-tive vehicle, as well as ethical considerations about how this technology should be implemented.

The American Association for Justice’s Trial Lawyers’ Care (TLC) is a committee of AAJ that serves to encourage, recognize and organize trial lawyers who contribute to their communities through volunteer and charitable activities that serve the public good.  Founded shortly after the attacks on September 11, 2001, Trial Lawyers Care gives members of the American Association for Justice the opportunity to step in and serve communities in need of legal help and support.

Katherine James is a nationally known trial consultant who specializes in live communication based on the discipline of theater. Katherine has worked with over 40,000 attorneys across the country through ACT of Communication workshops she developed with her husband and fellow trial consultant, Alan Blumenfeld. Katherine joins Tad and Mike to discuss her new book, “Har-vesting Witnesses’ Stories: How to Get Your Client the Second-Best Life in the World by Max-imizing damages.”

Cheryl Pope is the Founder of Carlton Human Capital, a consulting service that helps law firms (and businesses of all varieties) develop strategical and leadership plans as well as provides executive coaching and employee engagement. Cheryl joins Tad and Mike to talk about the challenges business owners face during the COVID-19 pandemic and how business owners can communicate with their staff during this difficult time.

Tobi joins Tad and Mike to discuss his upcoming year as President of the American Association for Justice and how he plans to lead the organization, while also maintaining a law practice and directing his caseload.

Mark Kosieradzki of Kosieradzki Smith joins Tad and Mike to discuss his new book, “Deposition Obstruction: Breaking Through.” Mark is a titan of the trial bar. Having written multiple books on deposition practice and procedure, Mark’s new book on deposition obstruction is sure to be an instant classic. Mark talks with Tad and Mike about ways that new and experienced lawyers alike can power through obstruction tactics and move forward with their case.

Saul Gruber of Gruber Trial Consulting sits down with Tad and Mike to discuss his new podcast, “The Jury Thinks What?,” a new podcast in the Lawyer Minds’ ecosystem. Saul is a sought after and respected trial consultant with nearly thirty years of trying and consulting on cases throughout the country. In his podcast, Saul draws on that experience to provide resources and lessons to newer and experienced lawyers alike. Look for announcements on Saul’s show in the coming weeks!

Welcome to the second episode of the official Lawyer Minds Podcast! In this episode your hosts, Tad Thomas and Mike Campbell, discuss the Bourbon industry through the eyes of the law. We hear about how Bourbon litigation has led to significant developments in American jurisprudence. To discuss this topic, the hosts sit down with the author of Bourbon Justice, Brian Haara.

Welcome to the first episode of the Official Lawyer Minds Podcast! In this episode your hosts, Tad Thomas and Mike Campbell, discuss what Lawyer Minds is and interview our first guest. Our first guest to the podcast is Colleen Phallen, Senior Director of Meetings and Conventions for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Tad, Mike, and Colleen discuss details of the highly anticipated AAJ 2020 Annual Convention "AMPED-UP"!