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In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Lauren Wood, a trial lawyer with Omega Law Group and the founder of the Women in Trial Travel Summit (WITTS). Lauren has obtained hundreds of six and seven-figure verdicts and settlements for her clients, and has tried numerous cases to verdict, either as a solo attorney or lead chair. She has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2016 and with her years of experience within the legal industry, saw an opportunity to cultivate events for women that include both personal and professional development. The Women in Trial Travel Summit hosts small group trips and conferences for female lawyers, mixing exotic locations with a space for women to network and grow their practises. 

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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Welcome back to Settlement Nation in 2023! We start the year with a great interview with Adam Savin, Brian Kim and Maureen Hennessey from Savin Bursk Law. These three trial lawyers make up a dynamic team; from their marketing smarts to their results, with many huge settlements and verdicts between them, including a recent 18.79M jury verdict on a slip and fall case in California. In this episode we chat about the framework they used for calculating noneconomic damages for pain and suffering in this case, advice they have for other younger lawyers facing seasoned opponents in the courtroom and why nothing beats just doing the work. 

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation, I chat with Thomas E. Shaw from Dallas, Texas. Thomas has been practising law for over 38 years, has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and has cultivated a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients. Today we discuss his recent $206 Million verdict - but not as a 'war' story. Tom takes his time to show other lawyers what he did, how he did it and the experts he brought that made a difference in this case. We talk about his process, the power of mentors and the importance of timing. If you are a trial lawyer, then this episode is for you!

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Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. This episode features Paul Littrel Jr. and Connor McDuffie from Stratejic Relationships. Stratejic harvests knowledgeable ex-employees that your defendant is praying you won’t find. Pioneers in 'insider witness mining', Stratejic documents the exact nature of systemic wrongs by defendant companies. They identify & obtain compelling testimony from former employees that help plaintiff lawyers win.

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Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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Welcome back to our series War Chest Wednesday, where we showcase tips, tools and resources to help power your fight for justice. In this episode I chat with Michelle Jordan and Rory Herington from Iconographics, a visual company founded by trial lawyers that know and understand trials. Iconographics ensure your client’s story is told through powerful and persuasive visuals – whether in a settlement opportunity letter, at mediation, or in trial.  From crash reconstruction animation to medical animations and color enhanced diagnostic images, Iconographics has a solution for your cases. 

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Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation I sit down with Chad Hennings, a man who really has achieved a legacy of excellence. Chad had a nine year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, flew forty-five combat missions with the Air Force during the Gulf War, flying the A10 Thunderbolt, and is now a successful real estate entrepreneur and sought after key note speaker. In this episode we discuss how to thrive through massive pressure and responsibility, the keys to living a life of excellence and advice for those who perform on any arena of life, whether it's the field or the courtroom. Motivational and inspiring, this episode is not to be missed!

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Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation, Courtney sits down with trial lawyer Kurt Zaner from Zaner Harden Law out of Denver, Colorado. Kurt has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals against modern day Goliaths, and becoming the champion for those that seemingly have the odds overwhelmingly stacked against them. He has many notable verdicts and settlements under his belt, including securing the largest premises liability verdict in the history of Colorado ($16M). Kurt is a published author of Federal and State case law, including a Colorado law establishing the right to punitive damages for victims of drunk drivers. In this episode we discuss the art of story telling, trial techniques and what is key when delivering big numbers to the jury. We also cover important lessons from Ancient Rome and how they can be applied today!

Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Jason Van Camp, a decorated Green Beret, Ranger and West Point graduate, turned successful entrepreneur and high performance coach. In Part 1 of this multi-part series, Jason shares his blueprint for getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and how to thrive under pressure. Discussing key takeaways from his bestselling book "Deliberate Discomfort", Jason shares the lessons he learnt from real life examples on the battlefield, translating them into digestible and relatable action items for trial lawyers and business owners. With special guest Jakob Norman, Jason provides the tools that we can all use to unlock our potential. 

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Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with trial lawyer Brian Breiter and actor Joseph Limbaugh from Improv for Trial - the preeminent academy for teaching improvisational theatre techniques to trial lawyers, helping you to become skilled at adapting to unexpected or unplanned situations in the courtroom. Brian was nominated for trial lawyer of the year for 2020 & 2019 by CAALA and has over 100M in verdicts and settlements, as well as performing in over 1000 improv shows. Joseph has over 30 years of professional improv, theatre and TV experience and currently teaches professionally at The New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. In this episode you will learn why improv techniques can greatly improve every aspect of your trial. They discuss how to develop a greater awareness of non-verbal communication, body language and tone to facilitate a deeper connection and understanding of people, overcoming stage fright, presenting the facts and your client's story in a compelling way and how to effectively think on your feet in the courtroom. A not to be missed episode!

Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

Subscribe now and step into the winner’s circle with Settlement Nation —where high performance meets high impact.

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In this episode of Settlement Nation we sit down with Robert Wood, a managing parter at Wood LLP and tax expert, often listed among the top ten tax lawyers in the USA. Robert is a widely published author (Tax Notes, Forbes) known for explaining and demystifying complex tax concepts and advising plaintiffs, defendants, lawyers, and settlement funds on settlements and judgments. We discuss his latest article "Qualified Settlement Fund Tax Myths" (link below) and why Qualified Settlement Funds (468B) are such a beneficial tool for plaintiff attorneys and their clients, helping to assist in the settlement process, as well as providing flexibility and tax efficiency. A not to be missed episode!

Article: http://woodllp.com/Publications/Articles/pdf/Qualified_Settlement_Fund_Tax_Myths.pdf

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Thank you for tuning in to Settlement Nation, the premier podcast for high performers and trial lawyers.

Each episode of Settlement Nation dives deep into the world of trial law, offering valuable advice and strategies from leading trial attorneys, industry experts and thought leaders. As the creative mind behind the acclaimed podcast, host Courtney Barber ignites conversations that spark change and inspire action.

Tune in and discover the secrets to success, learn from the best, and join a community of driven professionals committed to justice.

Subscribe now and step into the winner’s circle with Settlement Nation —where high performance meets high impact.

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