Join us weekly to find out what's new from the Keenan Trial Institute. Featuring KTI alumni guests speakers, sharing their success stories by using principles from The Cutting Edge. Find out what it takes to win your case and make the community a safer place!
This week we cover “Taking Witness Prep to the Next Level” with Elizabeth Larrick. - incorporating focus groups into your witness prep system - using depositions for role play - teaching with visual aides (clients + jury) Contact Elizabeth Larrick at Phone: (833) 722-3399 Email: elizabeth@larricklawfirm.com Website: https://larricklawfirm.com/...
This week we cover “Defense Admits Liability Now What” with Mindy Bish. Contact Mindy Bish at Website: https://keenantrialinstitute.com/ Email: mbish@keenanlawfirm.com Phone: (404) 523-2200
Houston Attorney and KTI faculty member, Toby Cole, continues the Faculty Speaker series with the Undergraduate Openings College. This course will help you refine your opening statement, with the goal being to learn how to present an opening statement that leaves the defense nowhere to hide. You will learn that how you present your opening is as important as the words in the opening. Mr. Cole’s practice includes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases of all types. He also focuses heavily o...
This week we cover “Opening, Focus Groups, and Depositions” with J.David Stradley. Contact J. David Stradley at: phone: (919) 424-9400 • fax: (919) 845-9745 email: stradley@whiteandstradley.com 3105 Charles B. Root Wynd Raleigh, NC 27612
***This is a Replay*** With our valiant podcast host in the midst of her own trial, we wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to hear about the upcoming release from the KTI Library. The Opening Statements book will soon be available on the KTI website (link below)! This book contains verbatim opening statements given in actual cases where Don Keenan has been lead counsel together with some of the finest lawyers in the country who were referring attorneys in these cases. Get a sneak pr...
Did you know that the Keenan Kids Foundation hosts a closing argument competition for law students? The competition was established in 1997 to show students the importance of children’s’ rights and to encourage students to focus on this most needed area of the law. This event also stands as an opportunity for students to gain courtroom experience in front of a jury. Plus the top 4 contestants will be walking away with up to $2,000 in cash prizes. This week, we will hear from the organizers as we...
The Dean of Students for the Keenan Trial Institute joins Jenna to give us updates on Premises Liability cases. For over 24 years, David's firm, Hoey Law, has been dedicated to handling complex cases including catastrophic injury and wrongful deaths. Hoey law has collected over $96 million in verdicts and settlements since 1997. Contact David Hoey at Website: https://www.hoeylaw.com/ Phone: 877-LAW-HOEY Email: dhoey@keenanlawfirm.com...
David Wiley & Amy Gibson join Jenna on the podcast this week to talk about their client’s $8.5 million whistleblower jury verdict in a Texas town with a population of less than 12,000. Hear how a social worker client stood up for her community and how Edge techniques helped from start to finish. Amy Gibson Gibson Wiley PLLC T: (214) 522-2121 F: (214) 522-2126 M: (214) 417-9233 E: amy@gwfirm.com...
Are you in a jurisdiction that does not allow attorney led voir dire? Well don't worry because Michael Reiter joins the podcast to explain how he and his law firm have mastered the process in the state of Maryland. Don't miss this highly requested topic presented by the 2021 KTI Faculty Member of the Year! Contact Michael Reiter at Phone: (855) 271-1631 Website: https://www.chasenboscolo.com/our-team/michael-d-reiter/...
A peek behind the curtain with Clayton Syfrett on his “Silent Million Dollar Opening Statement”. Email: Clayton@sdf-law.com Website: www.sdf-law.com Phone: (850) 795-4979
Massachusetts attorney, Dino Tangredi, joins Jenna to talk about a recent trial result where he successfully obtained justice for his clients by using the Edge techniques. Tune in to hear all of the important details of how he implemented the Edge in his case. Contact Dino Tangredi at Phone: (617) 926-0012 Website: http://www.dinotangredi.com/...
This week we cover “7 Major Takeaways from Fellowship Program” with Melinda Young. Contact: Melinda Young (470) 607-0558 Cell: (620) 314-9205 Email: myoung@keenanlawfirm.com
Jenna is joined by her very own law partner from the Washington Injury Lawyers, Young-Ji Ham. She speaks about the process of finding your own voice as an attorney. She graduated from the KTI in 2018 then returned to earn her Masters the following year. Young-Ji Ham Website: https://washinjurylaw.com Email: youngji@washinjurylaw.com
Elizabeth Larrick joins the podcast this week to speak about preparing our clients for testimony in depositions and trial. The days of preparing your clients moments before trial are long over. Instead, hear from one of the best in the nation on how to get your clients ready to deliver honest and impactful testimony the Edge way. Contact Elizabeth Larrick at Phone: (833) 722-3399 Email: elizabeth@larricklawfirm.com Website: https://larricklawfirm.com/...
Andrew Garza & Alexa Mahony joins Jenna on the Podcast this week to talk about their $100 Million Dollar Verdict. You will hear “What that’s all about “, ” How it came to be and how the Edge propelled to get that massive result for the client” Contact: p: (860) 471-8333 f: (860) 471-8332 www.cttrialfirm.com
A special guest joins the podcast this week to speak about vestibular therapy. Lil Labourr, Jenna's Mom and an Occupational Therapist, has been practicing for several decades. She has been developing her specialty in vestibular therapy and offers advice that is essential for clients of car crashes, slip and falls, and other Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Their plan is to discuss their recent trial experience and favorable jury verdict/settlement in an age discrimination case under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in New Jersey State Court. Contact Email: pbarasch@SchallandBarasch.com Telephone: (856) 914-9200 Website: www.SchallandBarasch.com
We will cover: 1) Learning directly from Mr. Keenan 2) Seeing KLF from the inside 3) Understanding the Important role KTI College Courses 4) Learning the Importance of the Edge Systems 5) Back Porch Story at the Big Chill 6) The Fellowship is Worthy of Serious Consideration by any true Edge Student 7) Why this Podcast Today? Contact Email: doug@sdf-law.com Telephone: (850) 785-3400 Website: www.sdf-law.com/attorneys/douglas-b-dykes/
He will talk about one of the biggest lessons he has learned from Papa Don - the importance of Courage for a trial lawyer, and how Courage shows up in our practices, and some practical things we can do to increase the likelihood we act out of Courage rather than fear. Contact Email: adam@princemay.com Telephone: (678) 534-1980
Danny Ellis joins the podcast to speak about 2023 Tractor Trailer Seminar. Contact Danny Ellis at Phone: (423) 265-2020 or (206) 456-2525 Website: https://www.truckwreckjustice.com/abo......
***THIS IS A PEPLAY*** There is no better way to perfect you closing arguments than by learning from the best! Tune in to hear KTI Masters Alumni and Texas Attorney, Michael Panesar, speak about Pat Maloney's Closing in Flores. Pat Maloney is a skilled trial lawyer based in San Antonio with many multi-million dollar verdicts throughout the state of Texas. He and Don Keenan have both contributed their time to the Inner Circle of Advocates, the former as President and latter as Vice President...
Matt Powell joins Jenna on the Podcast this week to discuss the Keenan Case Presentation System. A software program that has been in the works for quite a while, the Keenan Case Presentation System (or KCPS) has gone through a lot of changes and updates. Matt will go over all new things KCPS as well as give you tips and tricks on navigating this new software. You don’t want to miss out. Contact Matt Powell at Website: https://mattlaw.com Email: matt@mattlaw.com To learn more about the Keenan Cas...
Gregg Luther joins Jenna on the Podcast this week to discuss the upcoming 2023 Med Mal Seminar, which will be Live and In-Person. Gregg will share all the details you will need including events, speakers, and much more! This is an episode you won't want to miss. Contact Gregg Luther at Website: https://greggwluther.com Email: gluther@keenanlawfirm.com...
Brent Crumpton joins the podcast for the first episode back from our Summer break. He will share the common pitfalls lawyers experience when using the Edge and how to avoid them. Even when we get a verdict in our favor, sometimes it is smaller than we are expecting. Tune in to hear how to use the Edge to the best of your abilities from long time KTI Instructor and Alumni, Brent Crumpton. Contact Brent Crumpton at Website: https://keenantrialinstitute.com/bren... Email: blc@crumptonlaw.com...
Allan Galbraith joins Jenna on the podcast this week to discuss the Behavioral Health Issues among Lawyers. Allan wrote a blog about this topic, called Recovery and Hope, and he will share his thoughts and overall perspective on the problems of mental health/addiction issues within the profession. Does he think it's gotten better or worse since his blog article over 10 years ago? Tune in this week to find out. Contact Allan Galbraith at Phone: (404) 523-2200 Website: https://www.keenanlawfi...
On our next installment of the KTI Faculty Speaker series, Gus Brown joins the podcast to speak about what to expect in the KTI Focus Group college. Papa Don conducts multiple focus groups for each case months in advance of ever stepping foot in a courtroom. Gus will provide an insight to the course that teaches you how to manage and interpret your own jury focus groups. Don't miss out on hearing from the president of the Maryland chapter of ABOTA and the 2019 KTI Instructor of the year! Co...
Are you in a jurisdiction that does not allow attorney led voir dire? Well don't worry because Michael Reiter joins the podcast to explain how he and his law firm have mastered the process in the state of Maryland. Don't miss this highly requested topic presented by the 2021 KTI Faculty Member of the Year! Contact Michael Reiter at Phone: (855) 271-1631 Website: https://www.chasenboscolo.com/our-tea......
Lauren Pilié joins Jenna on the Podcast this week to discuss her experiences attending Truck Driving School. She will share what she learned during her time at truck driving school and explain how it helps her with her truck driving cases. Does she believe it is a worth while thing to do? Tune in this week to find out. Contact Lauren Pilié at Website: https://www.morrisbart.com/ Email: lpilie@morrisbart.com...
Kari Jones Dulin joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the Women's Summit, which is an elective course reserved only for female attorneys. She will share what the course was about, the process through which it came about, and her thoughts on getting the course, which has and continues to be in transition, up and running again. Contact Kari Jones Dulin Website: https://www.dancaplislaw.com/ Email: kjd@caplislaw.com...
Power Words... What are they? How do we use them? And why are they powerful? Adam Anderson stops by the podcast to answer all of those questions and more. Find out how to supercharge your arguments by simply incorporating words and phrases that will immediately connect with juries. Contact Adam Anderson Website: https://winwithadam.com/ Email: adam@winwithadam.com...
