Episode 11: Courtroom Storytelling with Jim Perdue, Sr.
In this session, John interviews Jim Perdue, Sr. who has, has for the past fifty years, been a trailblazer in bringing new concepts to the art of jury persuasion. Jim speaks to us about his latest boo...
18 Apr 202436min
Episode 10: The Final Case with David Guterson
In this session, we are joined by award-winning, best-selling author, David Guterson to discuss his book, The Final Case. About the Author Guterson’s writing has been celebrated for its atmospheric i...
2 Feb 20231h 12min
Episode 9: Exposure with Robert Bilott
“For Erin Brockovich fans, a David vs. Goliath tale with a twist.” – The New York Times Book Review The story that inspired the major motion picture Dark Waters, starring Mark Ruffalo as Robert Bilott...
13 Okt 20221h 10min
Episode 8: Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein with Bradley Edwards and Brittany Henderson
In this session, John Uustal discusses relevant book relevant to current events: Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein, by Bradley Edwards and Brittany Henderson. “This is th...
13 Juni 20221h 15min
Episode 6: The Fall of the House of Zeus with Curtis Wilkie
The Fall of the House of Zeus tells the story of Dickie Scruggs, arguably the most successful plaintiff’s lawyer in America. A brother-in-law of Trent Lott, the former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Scr...
3 Maj 20221h 16min
Episode 5: A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr
A true story of an epic courtroom showdown, where two of the nation’s largest corporations were accused of causing the deaths of children from water contamination. Described as “a page-turner filled w...
18 Apr 202254min
Episode 4: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury by Michael S Lief, H. Mitchell Caldwell and Ben Bycel
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury is a collection of closing arguments from ten noteworthy cases. In this session of Top Shelf, the discussion focused on: Chapter 2: Clarence Darrow’s own bribery trial...
4 Apr 20221h 4min
