In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Krista Stoumbos, Partner at Tyson & Mendes, who has taken nearly 50 cases to trial.

From defending catastrophic injury claims to handling sensitive cases involving abuse, Krista shares what it really takes to perform under pressure in the courtroom, and how top trial lawyers think when millions are on the line.

The conversation dives deep into the growing challenge of “nuclear verdicts” and the proven strategies used to defuse them. Krista breaks down a powerful four-part framework: giving juries a damages anchor, humanizing defendants, addressing non-economic harm, and knowing when to accept responsibility.

Beyond strategy, this episode explores the realities of trial law, from early public defender experience to building courtroom confidence, mentoring the next generation, and adapting to AI in litigation.

If you want to understand how elite trial lawyers actually win cases, this episode is a masterclass.

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