The latest edition of the "Behind the Trial" podcast features Randall Jackson, a white-collar crime practitioner in the New York office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Jackson has made headlines several times over the past three years with a streak of jury trial wins that have resulted in acquittals for his high-profile clients. Jackson's rapid ascent illustrates Willkie's dedication to diversity as well as its commitment to grooming a new generation of trial talent.

Episode 10 of Behind the Trial features an interview with Mike McKool. As chairman and a founder of McKool Smith, Mike is largely responsible for creating what The Wall Street Journal describes as “one of the biggest law firm success stories of the past decade.” Established in 1991, the firm has amassed 21 VerdictSearch “Top 100 Verdicts” – more than any other law firm. Mike’s rigorous case preparation, formidable courtroom skills, and superlative record place him among the nation’s most prominent trial lawyers. In his 45-year career, he has tried more than 100 jury trials and developed an enhanced understanding of the psychology that governs how juries decide cases. His clients have included a “who’s who” list of innovators and industry leaders – [beat] American Airlines, Alcoa, Ericsson, and legendary music producer Quincy Jones, among many others.

Episode 9 of Behind the Trial features an interview with Beth Wilkinson, one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country. Beth began her legal career in the United States Army's Judge Advocate General Corps and continued her pubic service in the US Department of Justice. First as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, she eventually became principal deputy of the Department's Terrorism and Violent Crime Section where she successfully prosecuted the Oklahoma City bombers. She was awarded the Attorney General’s Exceptional Service Award on two separate occasions, an unprecedented accomplishment. Beth is a frequent speaker and has received accolades for her work as a litigator in high-stakes matters representing companies such as Pfizer, Bayer, Major League Baseball, Philip Morris, and Microsoft. Beth has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s annual Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 10 Women in Litigation on multiple occasions.

Episode 05 of Behind the Trial features part two of our interview with iconic trial lawyer David Boies, Chairman of Boies Schiller Flexner. David goes Behind the Trial to discuss how to deal with morality plays, preloaded conceptions of the jury, the use of jury consultants, and other best practices in the courtroom.

Behind the Trial. Listen and learn from the trial masters.

Episode 04 of Behind the Trial features iconic trial lawyer David Boies, Chairman of Boies Schiller Flexner. David has handled some of the nation’s biggest cases and trials, including representing Vice President Al Gore in Bush v. Gore, and the plaintiffs in a case that led to California’s ban on same-sex marriage being overturned. He has also been named one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine.

David went Behind the Trial to discuss the current state of trial practice along with the importance of an effective narrative and the power of cross-examination, among other trial tactics. He also discusses some of the nuances and key factors involved in his representation of IBM in what was then the largest antitrust case in history.   

 Behind the Trial. Listen and learn from the trial masters.

Episode 03 of Behind the Trial features Elkan Abramowitz of Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC, one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers and a giant in the white collar defense bar.  As a prosecutor, criminal defense lawyer, and civil trial lawyer, Elkan has seen it all.

Elkan went Behind the Trial to discuss best practices in the courtroom, pitfalls to avoid, and his high-profile representation of Steven Davis, former Chairman of Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, in a trial that captivated the entire legal industry.

Elkan has been recognized as the Benchmark Litigation “Trial Lawyer of the Year” and received the Milton S. Gould Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy presented by the Office of the Appellate Defender. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a former director of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers.

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Our second episode features part 2 of our conversation with Evan R. Chesler, Chairman of Cravath and one of the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers. Evan went Behind the Trial to discuss the significance of the jury trial to American democracy, the limits and pitfalls of using humor in the courtroom, the importance of maintaining your credibility with a jury, and how to explain it all to a room full of 6th graders!

Evan’s clients include a who’s who of the Fortune 500 from IBM, Time Warner, and Novartis to Alcoa, Xerox, and American Express among others. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chairman of the Trustees of the New York Library, and Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law.

Behind the Trial. Listen and learn from the trial masters.

Episode 01 features Evan R. Chesler, Chairman of Cravath and one of the nation’s most accomplished trial lawyers. Evan went Behind the Trial to discuss the keys of persuasion, common traits of an effective trial lawyer, the significance of the “people factor,” and how versatility is critical in the courtroom (and he was just getting started).

Evan’s clients include a who’s who of the Fortune 500 from IBM, Time Warner, and Novartis to Alcoa, Xerox, and American Express among others. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Chairman of the Trustees of the New York Library, and Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law.

Behind the Trial. Listen and learn from the trial masters.

Welcome to Episode 00 of "Behind the Trial" as host Courtland Reichman introduces and explains the importance of this special podcast series. Episode 00 also takes us to Times Square as our man on the street interviews people to learn more about some of the common perceptions of trial lawyers, juries, and trial practice as a whole. Then, hear clips from our interviews with some of the trial masters, including David Boies (Boies Schiller), Evan Chesler (Cravath), Elkan Ambramowitz (Morvillo Abramowitz), and Diane Sullivan (Weil Gotshal), as they provide unique insights on effectively trying cases and persuading juries