Unscripted Direct
Conversations with the law school trial advocacy community. Hosted by Spencer Pahlke (shareholder at Walkup Melodia and trial advocacy director at UC Berkeley School of Law) and Justin Bernstein (director of trial advocacy at UCLA School of Law).
Unscripted Direct
Episode 135 - Campaigning for Scripties
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Introduction (0:00:00). Spencer likens himself to a rockstar. Justin is humbled by a trampoline.
The Break (0:05:22). Results from five competitions -- including Georgia's national championship in the 64-team All Star Bracket Challenge!
Interview with star trial lawyer Tom Breen (0:08:46). How the Seattle trial lawyer got a big win despite some tough facts.
Begging for Scripties (0:36:10). Jen Scharf, the director-turned-lobbyist, makes a compelling case for Buffalo-Niagara's swag.
Tournament Spotlight: NCTC (0:51:40). Loyola's John Henry talks about peanut butter prison cookies, how often he hears "That's not how Professor Poehls did it," and this year's National Civil Trial Competition -- including his decision to replace their sexual harassment case.
Mailbag Question (1:17:14). How do you handle "gender responsibility issues"?