Wisdom on Trial

In this interview, host David Paul speaks with US District Attorney, Rick Deane. Together, they explore history as Rick experienced it - from his time as a young University student, through and beyond his time as a US District attorney - and reflect on its relevance in the legal and social climate of today.

In this episode, David Paul pulls on a number of threads opened early on in the first part of his interview with Mayanne Downs. Together, they discuss the personal challenges lawyers experience both in and out of the courtroom, and explore the human side of the law.

In this episode, host David Paul is joined by Lawyer and former president of the Florida bar Mayanne Downs. Together, they tackle both the internal and external struggles many lawyers face, and attempt to address some of the deeper, root issues at play in the florida legal community.

In the second part of an interview with John Morgan, of the recognizable Morgan & Morgan law firm, our host David Pual explores the business and practice of law. From hiring and firing, advice for lawyers of all sorts, and the simple solution to everything.

In this episode our host David Paul speaks with Michael Traynor — lawyer and psychodramatist — on topics ranging from connecting with clients to managing stress. There is a lot to unpack in this episode. So sit back and enjoy!

In this eposide of Wisdom on Trial, our host David Pauls speaks with former Chief Judge Belvin Perry on everything from balancing work and life, the importance of the state attorneys office, and on the current state of the criminal justice system.

What experiences forge a Chief Justice? Are they born or are they made? In the second episode of season 2 of Wisdom On Trial, host David Paul sits down with Florida Chief Justice Barbara Pariente to find out. So sit back and enjoy!

In the inaugural episode of 2020, Dave speaks with Lawyer and Businessman John Morgan, of Morgan & Morgan, on law, life, and whether or not you can teach hunger. Enjoy!

In this episode of Wisdom On Trial our host David Paul dives deep with veteran lawyer Sammy Cacciatore. They discuss Sammy's role in the Hoffman v. Jones case, his experience as part of the Tobacco dream team, and his life as an integral part of the Florida law scene. This one is packed with information, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

In this episode of Wisdom On Trial, our host David Paul has a conversation with Judge Luis F. Calderon. They explore Judge Calderon's background, discuss the importance of public defenders and the state attorney's office. Perhapse most importantly, they spend a large part of the episode digging into the perspective of the jury.