May the Record Reflect
If you’re a litigator or trial lawyer, your life is full—in and out of the courtroom. May the Record Reflect is the podcast of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and we know that if something related to lawyering is interesting to us, chances are it’s interesting to you, too. Trial skills, office life, personal development, and more—it’s all fair game on May the Record Reflect.
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
30. Your Courtroom Comeback, with Carol Sowers
As social distancing and K95s finally become visible in the rearview mirror, communications expert Carol Sowers returns to the podcast to coach listeners through the yips of post-lockdown performance…
29. Gathering Admissions, with Jason Young
In Episode 29 of May the Record Reflect, we gather all sorts of admissions—about depositions—from NITA NextGen alumni faculty member Jason Young. After taking and defending thousands of depositions t…
28. Give ‘em the Ol’ Razzle Dazzle, with Dominic Gianna
In Episode 28 of May the Record Reflect, New Orleans trial legend Dominic Gianna introduces the concept of “audience-centric advocacy” and how to reach jurors and judges through effective storytellin…
27. Closing Time, with Luke Cass
In Episode 27 of May the Record Reflect, former federal prosecutor Luke Cass slides into the hot seat to answer questions about closing arguments. He shares what he learned in working civil and crimi…
26. Direct Hit, with Mike Beckwith
26. Direct Hit, with Mike Beckwith
In Episode 26 of May the Record Reflect, we’re joined by trial veteran Mike Beckwith to talk about one of the foundations of trial practice: the direct examination.…
25: Best of 2021
In Episode 25 of May the Record Reflect, we take a listen to the best tips we heard from each episode in 2021. To hear the full episodes from which each tip was derived, please visit our podcasts on …
24: Tips and Tales, with Legal Legend Dick Harpootlian
In Episode 24 of May the Record Reflect, we’re joined by legendary American trial lawyer Dick Harpootlian. He takes a moment out from representing Alex Murdaugh to describe the roundabout way he ente…
23. My Landmark SCOTUS Case with Jo Carol LaFleur Nesset-Sale
In Episode 23 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jo Carol Nesset-Sale, who as a young woman brought forth a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit that found its way to the United States Supreme Court. Her ca…
22. Pretrial Advocacy, with Reuben Guttman and J.C. Lore
In Episode 22 of May the Record Reflect, Reuben Guttman and J.C. Lore discuss their new book, Pretrial Advocacy, and why modern litigation practices necessitate early, close attention from practition…
21: Top 10 Trial Tips that Make a Difference, with Steve Wood
In Episode 21 of May the Record Reflect, veteran prosecutor Steve Wood joins us to share his ten favorite trial tips. He also talks about what he remembers about his first trial, his life in public s…
20: Trial Style and Courtroom Confidence, with Judith Gaton
In Episode 20 of May the Record Reflect, trial lawyer and wardrobe consultation Judith Gaton joins us to explain why style matters in the courtroom and how to dress for post-pandemic office life at a…
19: Upleveling Your Oral Advocacy Skills, with Hon. Nancy Vaidik and Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla
In Episode 19 of May the Record Reflect, Judge Nancy Vaidik of the Indiana Court of Appeals and international communications consultant Rebecca Diaz-Bonilla, are in the hot seat to share insights fro…
18: Now Presenting: Why You Need a Trial Tech to Run the Show, with Shannon Bales and Alicia Aquino
In Episode 18 of “May the Record Reflect,” we’re talking about something that’s all too often an afterthought when a case goes to trial: the electronic courtroom presentation. When expertly executed …
17: Can You Hack It? Protecting Electronic Client Data, with Helen Geib and BJ Moore
In Episode 17 of “May the Record Reflect,” we’re talking about cybersecurity for law firms: why it’s important, how to prevent hackers from accessing your clients’ electronic data, what to do if it h…
16. 50 Tips for 50 Years, Part 2
In this episode of May the Record Reflect, we continue our 50th anniversary celebration by picking up where we left off in Episode 15. Part II of this “50 Tips for 50 Years” mini-series gives you bes…
15: 50 Tips for 50 Years, Part 1
2021 marks fifty years of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy as the nation’s go-to gold standard in All Things Advocacy. Here on the podcast, we wanted to celebrate this year-long occasion wit…
14. Paper Chase, with Marc Miller and Allison Regan
In Episode 14 of “May the Record Reflect,” we gather insight on how to start your legal career against a daunting backdrop of covid, layoffs, and societal change. Listen as Dean Marc Miller of the Un…
13. One on One on One, with Judge Mark Drummond and Carol Sowers
In Episode 13 of “May the Record Reflect,” communications specialist Carol Sowers returns, bringing Judge Mark Drummond with her, to talk about meeting needs of the trial community in the strange new…
12. Career Development in the Time of COVID, with Amy Hancock and Tim Henderson
In Episode 12 of “May the Record Reflect,” we get tools, tips, and resources that will help you keep up momentum in your legal career development. Professional development officers Amy Hancock and Ti…
11. Women in Law, with Judge Alia Moses and Nicole Westbrook
In Episode 11 of the podcast, we discuss issues that women face as legal practitioners. Guests Judge Alia Moses and civil litigator Nicole Westbrook talk about how their shared passion for the law fo…