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Jury Trial

Jury Trial

By: Mike Karp and Bob Welcenbach
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Jury Trial is where the courtroom comes alive. Hosts Mike Karp and Bob Welcenbach take you behind the scenes of real jury trials, sharing war stories, strategies, and the drama that unfolds when the stakes are highest. Whether you’re a lawyer, a law student, or just love the thrill of courtroom battles, this podcast puts you right in the jury box.

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Brought to you by Trials Lawyers of Wisconsin

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Episodes
  • Opening With Intent
    Jun 2 2026

    In this episode, we're joined by Sharif Gray and Gray Broughton of Broughton Injury Law, a veteran-owned plaintiff's firm based in Virginia where every trial lawyer is a former military officer. Known for taking on the cases other firms won't touch, they recently secured a $20 million verdict for a 13-year-old boy abused at a psychiatric residential facility — a case with no economic damages, no traditional experts, and three prior law firm rejections. We dig into the full arc of how that case was built and tried, with a deep focus on opening statement: their four-question framework for case framing, why opening is where trials are won or lost, how focus groups shaped their theory of institutional betrayal, turning bad facts into assets rather than running from them, the team approach to preparation.

    📺 Referenced in this episode: Herbert Stern – The Importance of the Opening Statement

    Learn more at graybroughton.com

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Voice Wins Verdicts
    Mar 3 2026

    In this episode, we’re joined by Kristi Foster, founder of Foster Voice Studio and a nationally recognized vocal coach for trial attorneys, to break down why delivery can make or break your case. With a background in theater and performance, Kristi now works with high-stakes communicators to help lawyers connect with juries in a way that actually drives verdicts. We dive into how jurors process information, the concept of emotional currency, the difference between teaching and storytelling in opening statement, and why breath control, vocal range, pacing, and intentional pauses are critical tools in trial prep.

    If you’ve focused heavily on substance but haven’t trained your voice, this conversation will challenge how you think about persuasion in the courtroom.

    Learn more about Kristi’s work at www.fostervoicestudio.com

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Case Framing and Mindset
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode, we're joined by Patrick Kang of Ace Law Group in Las Vegas, NV. Together we break down how case framing, focus groups, and how corporate rep depositions can simplify tough cases and shape what juries truly focus on. He also shares insights from major verdicts that show how mindset and framing drive trial success.

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    Connect with Patrick Kang.

    www.acelawgroup.com

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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