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BTLaw Trial Ready

BTLaw Trial Ready

Written by: Michelle Bradford & Meena Sinfelt
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This monthly podcast from the Barnes & Thornburg Podcast Network takes you inside the world of trial attorneys. Litigation partners Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt of Barnes & Thornburg speak with other trial attorneys working at the top of the field to find out what drives them, hear tales from the courtroom, share advice for future trial lawyers, and more.

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Episodes
  • Trial Ready: David DeVillers

    Trial Ready: David DeVillers
    Apr 7 2023

    This month, host Michelle Bradford (co-host Meena was in trial) interviews David Devillers about his recent back-to-back trials and how the transition from being a U.S. Attorney to defense attorney has been thus far. In addition to his trials, David discusses his distinguished career at the Department of Justice, including how he helped prosecute Saddam Hussein.
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    27 mins
  • Trial Ready: John Kelly

    Trial Ready: John Kelly
    Nov 21 2022

    In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Meena Sinfelt and Michelle Bradford chat with John Kelly, Chair of the Firm’s Healthcare Industry Practice. John discusses how he developed an interest in trial work, some of his most memorable trial moments, and how he’s handled dealing with difficult personalities during trial.
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    28 mins
  • Trial Ready: Jenn Wylie and Carla Montiel

    Trial Ready: Jenn Wylie and Carla Montiel
    Jun 16 2022

    For this month’s episode of Trial Ready, Michelle Bradford is joined by a special co-host, partner and trial attorney Michael Battle. Listen as Michelle and Michael interview two paralegals at the firm, Jenn Wylie and Carla Montiel. Jenn and Carla both hold J.D. degrees and discuss why they decided to pursue careers as paralegals. They also uncover what they find challenging about trial work, and some of their pet peeves when working with trial attorneys.
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    27 mins
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