I just watched it happen again in court. A lawyer kept arguing a motion even after the judge ruled in their favor. It was clear they didn’t recognize the win. They were locked in automatic mode, pushing a fight that no longer needed to happen. I’ve seen this happen during trial too, and so I asked my team to share a few thoughts.

This episode breaks down where that reflex comes from, how it shows up in courtrooms, and why it’s hurting our profession. You’ll hear real examples, insights from Mitch’s conversations with. judges, and a straight-up reminder that argument without purpose is performance, not persuasion. If you’ve ever watched a smart lawyer talk themselves out of momentum, this one’s worth your time.

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If you’ve seen this in action or lived through it yourself, let me know. I want to hear your stories. I want to keep this conversation going. And if you’re ready to practice law with more purpose and less noise, join us and share this episode with someone who needs to read it.

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