Ep262: Capabilities multiplied by Reach

About this episode

The episode discusses how theatrical skills can enhance legal advocacy, featuring insights from Olivia and Steve of Trial Haus Consulting.

Acting skills can transform legal outcomes in ways most trial attorneys never consider. Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers Podcast, I'm talking with Olivia and Steve from Trial Haus Consulting, who met in college theater and now help attorneys deliver more compelling courtroom performances. They've seen remarkable results helping attorneys shift from traditional impeachment approaches to more conversational techniques, contributing to over $40 million in verdicts since 2022 and even helping secure an acquittal in a potential life sentence case. We had a fascinating discussion about moving beyond hourly billing to align their interests with attorneys through contingency arrangements, plus creating systems to document and scale their unique approach. This podcast really demonstrates how bringing specialized expertise from one field into another can create breakthrough value. It's a great example of using my VCR (Vision, Capabilities, Reach) formula to expand impact. Key Takeaways: We're talking with Olivia and Steve, co-founders of Trial Haus Consulting, who have developed innovative programs blending theatrical techniques with legal practice. Their eight-week program aims to…

People in this episode

Host: Dean Jackson

Guests: Olivia, Steve

Topics covered

• legal outcomes
• theatrical techniques
• courtroom performance
• advocacy skills
• contingency arrangements

Keywords

• trial attorneys
• courtroom techniques
• impeachment approaches
• storytelling skills
• cross-examination

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trial Haus Consulting

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