Coopers' Code

How do we effectively keep clients up to date? And how do we tell their story? Maintaining that personal relationship with a client is critical to both. Enjoy this conversation with lawyer Robert Igleheart as we explore ways to be both an effective communicator with one’s clients as well as an effective advocate for them. Wondering about this episode’s title? It is indeed a reference to the line delivered by replicant Rachel (Sean Young) in Blade Runner.

For those interested in reading the original articles this show is based on, they can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/i-am-the-business/

https://www.coopers.law/i-feel-your-pain-the-gerry-spence-method-taken-over-the-top/

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Today we’ll be exploring family law and its implications for our clients, with family law master Lorie Nachlis. Why do we want to know about family law? Because our clients are humans, humans have families, and families sometimes have friction. We want to be able to issue spot for our clients, and when appropriate make sure they get help from someone like Lorie. So who is Lorie Nachlis? She’s a practitioner with four decades of experience as a litigator and mediator. Early in her career she did jury trial work in federal and state court before shifting her full attention to family law. She also mediated between the parents of special education students and school districts throughout the State. The combined insight jury work and mediation provided gave her the launchpad to explore creative resolution concepts with the ability to pivot into litigation when necessary.

Lorie’s subject matter mastery got her a direct appointment by the former Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court to the Elkins Task Force, where Lorie and others revised and improved family law policy and procedure. Lorie was named Fellow of the Year by the Northern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, named one of the top two Bay Area family lawyers by The San Francisco Recorder, and received the Award of Merit from the San Francisco Bar Association. In between all this, Lorie has been a successful parent, grandparent, and scuba diver.

For more on Lorie Nachlis: https://www.nclwlaw.com/about-us/lorie-nachlis/

Lorie’s February 23, 2024 Daily Journal opinion piece on the two-tiered family law system, and how the public system deserves equal treatment: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/377319-the-public-family-law-system-deserves-equal-treatment

A deep dive into the tragedy one of Lorie’s clients Lesley Hu went through: https://magazine.atavist.com/sins-of-the-father-san-francisco-vaccines-murder-suicide/

and Lesley Hu’s powerful response to her son’s murder: https://www.piercespledge.org/

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Career transitions can be challenging in the professional world. Today we’ll be discussing the considerations that go into transitions, handling them smoothly and professionally, and making decisions that are best for the professional and the firm. Enjoy this conversation with attorney Robert Igleheart, who recently went through this experience.

More on Robert Igleheart: https://www.coopers.law/robert-igleheart/

For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found here: https://www.coopers.law/ch-ch-ch-changes-how-to-effect-a-successful-practice-transition/

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This is Part II of our conversation with guest Rich Schoenberger.⁠ If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can find it here (audio) or here (video)

Today we get to explore jury selection, trial, and balance with Richard Schoenberger. Rich is a name partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger, where he has practiced for 37 years. This follows a stint as an Alameda County Deputy District Attorney. Rich’s talent and hard work have resulted in countless record-setting trial verdicts and have led to his being invited to join the most prestigious trial lawyer organizations around, including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. His professionalism, civility, and integrity led to his receiving the prestigious Don E. Bailey award in 2022. He gives back to the legal community as a sought-after trial advocacy teacher.

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Today we get to explore jury selection, trial, and balance with Richard Schoenberger. Rich is a name partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger, where he has practiced for 37 years. This follows a stint as an Alameda County Deputy District Attorney. Rich’s talent and hard work have resulted in countless record-setting trial verdicts and have led to his being invited to join the most prestigious trial lawyer organizations around, including the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers, and the American Board of Trial Advocates. His professionalism, civility, and integrity led to his receiving the prestigious Don E. Bailey award in 2022. He gives back to the legal community as a sought-after trial advocacy teacher.

We are now on video as well. You can watch the episodes on our ⁠⁠Youtube channel⁠⁠!

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Today’s show examines California’s Mandatory Initial Disclosures, heralding major changes to discovery under C.C.P. section 2016.090 that went into effect with cases filed on or after January 1, 2024. We cover the statute change and strategic and ethical implications in cases going forward. To read the article this is based on go to: ⁠https://www.coopers.law/show-me-what-you-got/⁠

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Today’s show, with guest Roslyn Whitney, goes deep examining stress and stress management in the legal profession, including zero cost tools to recenter instantaneously in the heat of courtroom battle (a hint – it involves breathing) and keep one happy and focused in a combative and adversarial career. I first came to know Roslyn when she was recommended by a close lawyer friend. My daughter, four at the time, had been through a year of chemotherapy, radiation, surgical lung resection, and had a one in three survival chance. While our daughter was done with treatment, treatment wasn’t done with me. I found myself occasionally overwhelmed with emotion – the technical term is emotional incontinence – which posed a challenge for a trial lawyer. I’m pleased to say our daughter is now ten and healthy, and I’ve worked through my multilayered demons with Roslyn’s help.

As a consultant, counselor and thought leader, Roslyn Whitney, MS, brings a wealth of experience to the legal community. Her unique blend of counseling, coaching, and forward thinking, combined with her pioneering work in substance abuse prevention, makes her an invaluable ally to legal professionals dedicated to fostering resilience, promoting justice, and supporting recovery in their personal and professional endeavors.

Roslyn’s back story is fascinating, and we’ll get into what brought her to where she is today. Some foreshadowing: she’s talked people down in detox tents at rock festivals, established the first drug and alcohol treatment program for the 101st Airborne, developed training protocols for rape crisis center volunteers, and has explored the human potential movement, including walking across hot coals. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For more about Roslyn Whitney, go to: https://www.roswhitney.com/

Andrew Huberman’s “What alcohol does to your body, brain and health,” one of Apple’s most downloaded podcasts ever: https://podcastnotes.org/huberman-lab/episode-86-what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health-huberman-lab/

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Today we’re discussing addiction in the legal profession with The Other Bar’s resident life saver David Mann. This includes how to recognize it in others and yourself to minimize risk in your practice. Why should we listen to David Mann? Because he’s been there. On one hand, David’s bio reads like a 001%er: Valedictorian not only in high school but college. Stanford Law. A top white shoe law firm, with a pivot into heavy criminal trial work as a public defender, then private defense. But on the other side was methamphetamine addiction leading to a felony conviction, bar resignation, two failed rehab stints, and life on the streets in San Francisco.

David’s redemption story led to a third, successful, rehab. With his journey and unique perspective, he eventually found himself in a critical role with The Other Bar. The Other Bar is oversimplified by saying it is AA for the legal community – that only touches the tip of what it does, and David will tell us more about it today. David’s wise shepherding saves lives, saves practices, saves clients, and saves families. Please enjoy this very personal conversation with David Mann as we go deep into addiction and recovery. The Other Bar is a nonprofit that can only save lives through our support. If you know someone in your practice, in your community, or in your mirror, who might someday benefit from The Other Bar’s services, you can find out more here: https://otherbar.org/

And consider making a donation to help ensure its continued success: https://otherbar.org/donate/

Take the quiz: Questions on whether an Alcoholics Anonymous/Other Bar program might be for you: https://www.aa.org/self-assessment

Andrew Huberman’s “What alcohol does to your body, brain and health,” one of Apple’s most downloaded podcasts ever: https://podcastnotes.org/huberman-lab/episode-86-what-alcohol-does-to-your-body-brain-health-huberman-lab/

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This is Part II of our conversation with guest Christopher J. Beeman. If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can here.

Chris is a nationally renowned trial lawyer at Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley. Having been on the other side of the v from Chris on a few cases, he’s the type of lawyer one says, “Great!” and “Crap!” in equal parts when he shows up in a case. Great because he’s friendly, professional, knows what to fight over and what not to, and his entire team is a pleasure to work with. Crap for almost the same reasons – he’s an effective advocate whose intelligence, charm, and team management combine to make him a devastating opponent. Unafraid of trial with a “never let them see me sweat,” approach, he’s collected an impressive record of defense verdicts, having tried over 100 cases to verdict. He has been inducted into the big four invitation-only prestigious organizations, the American Board of Trial Advocates, known as ABOTA, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers. Chris recently finished serving as the National President of the ABOTA Foundation. He has also received the Don E. Bailey award for civility, professionalism, and integrity, as well the Distinguished Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ Association. For more on Chris Beeman: ⁠https://www.clappmoroney.com/attorneys/christopher/beeman⁠

More on the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation: ⁠https://www.abota.org/Foundation⁠

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We’re excited to sit down with today’s guest Christopher J. Beeman. Chris is a nationally renowned trial lawyer at Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley. Having been on the other side of the v from Chris on a few cases, he’s the type of lawyer one says, “Great!” and “Crap!” in equal parts when he shows up in a case. Great because he’s friendly, professional, knows what to fight over and what not to, and his entire team is a pleasure to work with. Crap for almost the same reasons – he’s an effective advocate whose intelligence, charm, and team management combine to make him a devastating opponent. Unafraid of trial with a “never let them see me sweat,” approach, he’s collected an impressive record of defense verdicts, having tried over 100 cases to verdict. He has been inducted into the big four invitation-only prestigious organizations, the American Board of Trial Advocates, known as ABOTA, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers. Chris recently finished serving as the National President of the ABOTA Foundation. He has also received the Don E. Bailey award for civility, professionalism, and integrity, as well the Distinguished Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the San Francisco Trial Lawyers’ Association. For more on Chris Beeman: https://www.clappmoroney.com/attorneys/christopher/beeman

More on the American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation: https://www.abota.org/Foundation

Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Cooper⁠⁠⁠

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