EPISODES
March 30, 2022
Brief 5: Sarah Clarke KC on Improving Your Own Advocacy
In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from previous interviews. Sarah Clarke KC gives suggestions for what you can do to improve your advocacy. This brief is taken from episode 4. Click here to listen to the fu...
March 23, 2022
Brief 4: Roger Dodd with 3 tips for Cross Examination
In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from a previous episode. Roger Dodd gives 3 pieces of sage advice on cross-examination. This brief is taken from episode 2. Click here to listen to the full interview with ...
March 16, 2022
Brief 3: James Rapley KC on Nerves and Appellate Advocacy
In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from a previous episode. James Rapley KC advises on how to manage nerves and remain calm during appellate advocacy. This brief is taken from episode 12. Click here to liste...
March 9, 2022
Brief 2: Anesta Weekes KC on Challenging Issues
In this 'Brief' episode, we have selected highlights from a previous episode. Anesta Weekes KC suggests how to deal with challenging facts and issues in your case. This brief is taken from episode 9. Click here to listen to t...
March 2, 2022
Brief 1: Carl Heaton KC on Opening Addresses
In the first of these 'Brief' episodes, we select the highlights from previous interviews. Carl Heaton KC shares his thoughts on closing addresses. This brief is taken from episode 5. Click here to listen to the full intervie...
Feb. 23, 2022
18. James Pereira KC: Communication in the Courtroom
James Pereira KC takes host Bibi Badejo through his journey as a barrister, King's Counsel and a certified coach and discusses how the skills he has learned have made him a better advocate. James was called to the bar in 1996...
Feb. 16, 2022
17. Ross Guberman: Writing for the Win
Legal writing heavyweight Ross Guberman joins host Bibi Badejo and shares his recommendations for upgrading writing skills. A renowned author on legal writing and his books Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation’s Top Advoc...
Feb. 9, 2022
16. Lucy Cornell: Finding Your Voice In Court
Voice coach Lucy Cornell joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss how trial lawyers can use their voice for influence and impact in the court room. Lucy is the CEO and founder of Cornell Voice Advisory, coaching professionals to dev...
Feb. 2, 2022
15. Professor Jo Delahunty KC: Winning the Unwinnable
Professor Jo Delahunty KC joins host Bibi Badejo to talk about how she approaches and wins her cases, many of which appear unwinnable. Jo was called to the Bar in 1986, took silk in 2006, and became a Recorder in 2009. She wa...
Jan. 26, 2022
14. Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher: Prosecuting Derek Chauvin (Part 2) - Trial Techniques
In part 2 of this two-part interview, Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher continue their discussion with host Bibi Badejo and reflect on the techniques they used to successfully prosecute in State of Minnesota v Derek Michae...
Jan. 19, 2022
13. Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher: Prosecuting Derek Chauvin (Part 1) - Preparation
In the first episode of Season 2, Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher discuss the prosecution of Derek Chauvin with host Bibi Badejo. In the first of this two-part interview they discuss their careers as advocates and break ...
March 24, 2021
12. James Rapley KC: Written Submissions and Appellate Advocacy
In the final episode of Season 1, James Rapley KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss written submissions and appellate advocacy. James Rapley KC practices from Bridgeside Chambers in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed...
March 17, 2021
11. Allison Summers KC: Closing With Confidence
Bibi Badejo is joined by Allison Summers KC who shares how we can close our cases boldly and persuasively. Allison specialises in criminal defence work and takes on cases involving serious violence and sexual cases, including...
March 10, 2021
10. Justin Kahn: The Art of Visual Persuasion
In this episode, Justin Kahn discusses how to use visual tools to prepare your case and to communicate complex ideas in simple, impactful ways. He recommends useful apps and technology that can be utilised and explains how ne...
March 3, 2021
9. Anesta Weekes KC: Preparation, Preparation, Preparation
Anesta Weekes KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss the importance of preparation and having a sound case theory. Anesta Weekes KC was called to the Bar in 1981, and in 1999, was appointed both Queen’s Counsel and Recorder (pa...
Feb. 24, 2021
8. Rex Parris: The Neurology of the Courtroom
In this episode, Rex Parris joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss the neurology of the courtroom and tools of persuasion that he has used in his own trials. Rex is a specialist in personal injury litigation and is based in Lancas...
Feb. 17, 2021
7. Ian Roberston SC: An Expert on Expert Witnesses
In this episode, Ian Robertson SC shares his approach to expert reports and witnesses with host Bibi Badejo. Ian is a trial and appellate Commercial barrister with a special interest in intellectual property, both litigious a...
Feb. 10, 2021
6. Jo Sidhu KC: The Soft Skills of Advocacy
Jo Sidhu KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss a topic which is less commonly the focus of advocacy training, but no less important – the soft skills of advocacy. Jo explores aspects such as breathing, projection, and controll...
Feb. 3, 2021
5. Carl Heaton KC: Winning with Examination-in-Chief and Closing
Carl Heaton KC joins host Bibi Badejo and advises on how to make examination-in-chief (direct examination) engaging, how to bring your witnesses to life, and how to make your closing arguments as compelling as possible. Carl ...
Jan. 27, 2021
4. Sarah Clarke KC: The Expert Advocacy Trainer
Sarah Clarke KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss how to improve court room skills, including some alternative yet familiar resources. Sarah is a renowned expert in insider dealing, investment fraud and market abuse law. Sara...
Jan. 20, 2021
3. The Hon Ann Ainslie-Wallace: A Judicial Perspective on Persuasion
In this episode, the Hon Ann Ainslie-Wallace shares her wisdom on persuading judges with host Bibi Badejo. Ann was appointed to the Appeals Division of the Family Court of Australia in 2010, having served on the bench of the ...
Jan. 18, 2021
2. Roger Dodd: A Masterclass in Cross-Examination
Highly regarded trial attorney Roger Dodd takes host Bibi Badejo through his top 10 tips on cross-examination. Roger is best known, in the words of judges and legal analysts, as the “foremost expert in cross-examination in th...
Jan. 17, 2021
1. Professor Leslie Thomas KC: Case Preparation and Strategy
Professor Leslie Thomas KC joins host Bibi Badejo to discuss how he prepares his cases and develops his case theory and strategies. He also explains the importance of finding and using your own voice to be as effective in cou...