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

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

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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