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08/28/2026

What changes when the lawyer becomes the witness?

In this episode of Verdict Academy, Kevin Morrison chats with Joe McMonigle to unpack the unique strategy behind legal malpractice defense. Drawing on decades of trial experience, Joe shares why written jury questionnaires can reveal more than open-court questioning, how documents and deposition clips can shape a stronger opening, and why preparing an attorney-client for cross-examination may be the most important part of the case.

It’s a sharp conversation on credibility, preparation, and the different playbook required when the person being defended is also at the center of the story.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IftVuDRv3oE?si=ICZcwoqTjSIO48JV

Twelve seats. One weekend in Sonoma wine country. Faculty who are already trying the cases you're getting ready to try, ...
08/27/2026

Twelve seats. One weekend in Sonoma wine country. Faculty who are already trying the cases you're getting ready to try, paired one or two mentees deep so the feedback is actually yours.

Bring a case with a trial date on the calendar, and leave with a mentor who helped you build it at every step.

Registration closes the moment the twelve spots are gone. Register now: https://www.sftla.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347189

08/25/2026

Organization is a critical part of strong advocacy.

Every document, deadline, detail, and piece of evidence has to be tracked and connected to the larger story of the case. When the stakes are high, Jeremy Cloyd and his legal team utilize careful organization to prepare and respond with precision.

Strong cases are built on strong systems, and the work behind the scenes matters at every stage.

A career should never come at the cost of someone’s dignity.Tamarah Prevost represents employees and executives facing h...
08/21/2026

A career should never come at the cost of someone’s dignity.

Tamarah Prevost represents employees and executives facing high-stakes workplace disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and difficult professional exits. Clients who work with Tamarah get an advocate who listens, communicates directly, and makes the path to justice feel possible.

Trial is scheduled to begin September 8, 2026, in Alameda County Superior Court in a Motor Vehicle v. Pedestrian Case. A...
08/20/2026

Trial is scheduled to begin September 8, 2026, in Alameda County Superior Court in a Motor Vehicle v. Pedestrian Case. Altair Law’s J. Kevin Morrison, Joshua D. White, and Elton T. Rosicki, alongside co-counsel Fulvio A. Picerno, represent a pedestrian struck in a marked Oakland crosswalk by a driver transporting a passenger. Our client continues to suffer from permanent right foot and ankle injuries, chronic neuropathic pain, mobility limitations, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Stay tuned to hear more as the case unfolds.

08/14/2026

Feeling understood can change the entire experience of seeking justice.

As an immigrant, Noah Phillips knows how difficult it is to navigate unfamiliar systems, communicate across language barriers, and build trust in a place that doesn’t always make that easy. That perspective shapes how he represents clients from different backgrounds, especially those who come to the legal process unsure whether anyone will take the time to understand what they’ve been through.

Noah brings patience and cultural awareness to his work, giving clients the space to speak openly and the advocacy to move their case forward with dignity.

08/13/2026

Preparation matters, but preparation alone is not what earns a jury’s trust.

In this episode of Verdict Academy, Kevin Morrison sits down with Heather Rogers to talk about three ideas that have shaped more than two decades of trial work: preparation is power, connection matters more than perfection, and authenticity is part of the strategy.

Heather shares why the theory of the case should act as a North Star, why rest is part of being ready, and why jurors are paying attention long before opening statements begin. She also talks about protecting your “muchness,” the qualities that make you unmistakably yourself in the courtroom.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8ZffQsi0xsc?si=BkTcxZFEK9rmq_FH

Andje Medina, Craig Peters, and Jasleen Singh are set to begin trial on August 17 in Alameda County Superior Court.The c...
08/11/2026

Andje Medina, Craig Peters, and Jasleen Singh are set to begin trial on August 17 in Alameda County Superior Court.

The case involves a lineman who was injured in a helicopter crash and suffered orthopedic injuries and PTSD. The case has been extensively litigated, including complex motion work involving the assumption-of-risk doctrine.

The Altair Law team is now ready to present the full impact of this horrific crash to a jury and advocate for full accountability on the client’s behalf.

08/11/2026

Do you need to own a car to carry insurance that protects you on the road? In the latest episode of Your Cup of Counsel, we talk through non-owner policies, when they may apply, and why the details matter for people who use rideshare, borrow cars, or occasionally drive someone else’s vehicle.

The right coverage can depend on whether you’re behind the wheel or injured as a pedestrian, and this episode helps explain the difference.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/XPLzSExbgcA?si=dmasuaVJQXHcR_vx

Catastrophic injury cases reach far beyond the moment someone was hurt.They change routines, strain families, interrupt ...
08/06/2026

Catastrophic injury cases reach far beyond the moment someone was hurt.

They change routines, strain families, interrupt income, and raise hard questions about future care. We approach these cases with the weight they deserve by building each case around the full reality of what our client is carrying now and what they may need next.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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