EP 703- Trial Wisdom From a Texas Legend

About this episode

Thomas R. Conner shares insights on trial preparation and the lessons not taught in law school.

In this episode of The Jury is Out, Tim Cronin and John Simon pick the brain of Thomas R. Conner, a fourth-generation retired trail lawyer who spent 45 years fighting high stakes litigation in Houston. Tom shares practical trial preparation tips and what he believes young lawyers aren’t taught in law school about resilience, long-term career satisfaction, and emotional endurance. In his upcoming book, From Cotton Fields to Courtrooms: A Texas Lawyer’s Memoir, Tom reflects on his journey from a childhood in rural West Texas to the emotionally charged world of courtroom litigation.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Cronin, John Simon

Guest: Thomas R. Conner

Topics covered

• trial preparation
• law school education
• resilience
• career satisfaction
• courtroom litigation

Keywords

• trial wisdom
• Texas lawyer
• high stakes litigation
• emotional endurance
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: From Cotton Fields to Courtrooms: A Texas Lawyer’s Memoir

Places: Texas, Houston, West Texas

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