This month, host Michelle Bradford (co-host Meena was in trial) interviews David Devillers about his recent back-to-back trials and how the transition from being a U.S. Attorney to defense attorney has been thus far. In addition to his trials, David discusses his distinguished career at the Department of Justice, including how he helped prosecute Saddam Hussein.

In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Meena Sinfelt and Michelle Bradford chat with John Kelly, Chair of the Firm’s Healthcare Industry Practice. John discusses how he developed an interest in trial work, some of his most memorable trial moments, and how he’s handled dealing with difficult personalities during trial.

For this month’s episode of Trial Ready, Michelle Bradford is joined by a special co-host, partner and trial attorney Michael Battle. Listen as Michelle and Michael interview two paralegals at the firm, Jenn Wylie and Carla Montiel. Jenn and Carla both hold J.D. degrees and discuss why they decided to pursue careers as paralegals. They also uncover what they find challenging about trial work, and some of their pet peeves when working with trial attorneys.

Meet Chuck La Bella, of counsel in Barnes & Thornburg’s San Diego office and former United States Attorney for the Southern District of California. Trial Ready hosts Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt speak with Chuck about his prestigious government career, how he adjusted to life as a criminal defense attorney, and how he learned not to let opposing counsel distract him from his case.

In the first episode of 2022, the tables are turned on Trial Ready hosts Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt. Michelle and Meena take the hot seat as they are interviewed by two rising trial attorneys, David Frazee and Adey Adenrele. They discuss how the idea for the Trial Ready podcast began, share their favorite trial memories, and how an apple ended up costing one of them $500!

This episode of Trial Ready features two guests: Trace Schmeltz, co-chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Financial and Regulatory Litigation group, and David Slovick, a Barnes & Thornburg partner and former SEC and CFTC attorney. David and Trace join hosts Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt to discuss some of the differences between traditional white collar litigation and regulatory litigation. They also examine how jury trials remain important to the practice, and why younger associates need to be involved in litigation from the beginning stages.

In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt talk with Sandra Ko, a Barnes & Thornburg partner who litigates product liability and commercial cases. Sandra discusses how she prepares to try cases all around the country, why she took time away from the courtroom to focus on e-discovery, and her first experience with a virtual trial.

In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Meena and Michelle speak with Denise Lazar, a commercial litigator in Barnes & Thornburg’s Chicago office. Denise discusses how she manages the stress of handling “bet the company” litigation and why she strongly believes in making time to mentor other attorneys. Plus, Denise shares the moment when she knew that she was meant to become a trial attorney.