S9E2: Susan Harriman on Speaking Up and Having Fun, Inside the Courtroom and Out
Join host Amy Gunn as she talks with ACTL Past President Susan Harriman about family, career, and her involvement with the College. Harriman recounts how a chance conversation with a stranger on a tra...
18 Jul 20241h
S9E1: Learning by Doing: From AUSA to the West Wing with Secretary Jeh Johnson
From discovering his motivation as a student at Morehouse College to walking the halls of the West Wing, former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins host Dave Thomas to recount his accompl...
11 Jul 202453min
Special Juneteenth Episode: “Slavery by Another Name” with Professor Douglas Blackmon
In this special Juneteenth episode, Professor Douglas Blackmon joins host Dave Thomas to delve into what drove Blackmon to write his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Slavery by Another Name," which detai...
19 Jun 202451min
The Importance of Humor, Civility and Staying Focused on the Legal Issues with Jeff Leon
Past President of the College Jeff Leon joins host Dave Thomas to discuss his career as a leading Canadian litigator. He reflects on his role as co-lead counsel to the Public Order Emergency Commissio...
18 Apr 202446min
“Because You’re a Girl” – Jill Wine-Banks on Sexism and Serving as the Youngest Watergate Prosecutor
In this episode of Trial Tested, former Watergate prosecutor Jill Wine-Banks recounts her early career and the challenges she faced as a female lawyer, first in the Department of Justice's organized c...
11 Apr 202458min
Paul Meyer on Empathy, Dignity and Defending High-Profile Clients
Go to criminal defense attorney Paul Meyer of Orange County, California reflects on his career with host Dave Thomas. Meyer emphasizes the importance of preparation and empathy. He shares his crimin...
4 Apr 202457min
Criminal Defense Attorney David Oscar Markus on Trial Strategy and Putting Passion into Practice
In this episode, host Vince Citro interviews David Oscar Markus, criminal defense attorney and host of his own podcast, For the Defense. Markus emphasizes the importance of loving what you do while di...
28 Mar 202456min
Verdicts and Values: Exploring Intellectual Property Litigation with William Lee
Join host Renee Rothauge as she discusses the intricate world of intellectual property and patent case litigation with Attorney William Lee. From the Iran-Contra Affair to the “smartphone wars” to nav...
21 Mar 20241h
