Beyond the Gavel
Step into the world where medicine meets the law. Hosted by internationally renowned surgeon and medico-legal expert Rodney Peyton, Beyond the Gavel dives deep into the intersection of medical negligence, personal injury, and the evolving landscape of legal business. Each episode features candid conversations with top experts, legal minds, and business leaders who are shaping the future of this high-stakes industry. Whether you’re a legal professional, medical expert, or just curious about the real stories behind the cases, this is the podcast where the courtroom and the consulting room collide.
Beyond the Gavel
Beyond the Gavel with Stewart Cohen
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In this episode, Rodney Peyton sits down with Stewart Cohen, founding partner of Cohen, Placitella, and Roth, P.C. and one of America's most respected trial attorneys with 50 years at the bar. The importance of communication and soft skills in the legal profession, what the Board of Bar Examiners really looks for in candidates, the surprising role that addiction plays in over 90% of disciplinary cases, why firms must prioritise mentorship and in-person connection for young lawyers, the dangers of social media for legal professionals, and the critical gap between the theory and reality of informed consent at Harvard Medical School.