Sari Swears

My FB Live from Wednesday 10/16/19 has been uploaded as a bonus podcast episode on the From Hostage To Hero Podcast. This week we discussed How to Handle Non-Economic Damages at Trial. Subscribe to make sure you get all new episodes, and leave us a Review!

Do you know what you want? Are you waiting until you have enough...experience, preparation, training, knowledge? Are you willing to fail? Wanting. Waiting. Willing. These three words hold the key to your success. Give this episode a listen to learn more.

There are four steps you need to take to move jurors from hostage to hero. But what you may not realize is that you've already taken those steps yourself, before you even entered the courtroom. Understanding how you've carried the burden of your case and how the jurors must now carry it is extremely important. Give this episode a listen to learn more.

Should I tell jurors the amount we're asking for in voir dire? How do I help jurors understand the difference between economic and non-economic damages? What do I do if they freak out over the number? I answer all of these questions and more on today's podcast episode. Give it a listen to learn more.

Failure? Again? Sheesh, that seems to be all I talk about. Yeah, but it's SUPER IMPORTANT not to just be willing to fail, but to feel into your failure. Give this episode a listen to learn more. More episodes at www.saridlm.com, on iTunes or on your preferred podcast app

What's a devil's advocate question? How do you use it? Why is it important? This podcast episode will answer those questions and more. If you're having trouble figuring out how to deal with defense arguments in your voir dire or wondering how to test whether jurors really believe what they say they do, you've GOT to have the devil's advocate question in your repertoire. Check out this episode to learn more. More episodes at www.saridlm.com, on iTunes or on your preferred podcast app

As humans, we're ALL about beginnings and endings. When should I start a diet? Monday, of course. What's the best part of running a marathon? The end, duh. This preference for beginnings and endings, however, causes you to miss out on the most important part: the middle. The magic is in the middle. Whatever goal you have, whatever it is you're trying to achieve, the journey to your destination is where it's at, not the end result. Give this episode a listen to find out why the magic is in the middle and how you can embrace the journey instead of the destination.

Presenting in the courtroom carries with it a million tasks that can be overwhelming both for you and for the jury. More often than not, you're overcomplicating things. Would you be surprised to hear that there are really only three things that you need to do in trial? Recognizing that will help you simplify and get intentional. Give this podcast a listen to learn what the three things are and how to approach them efficiently. You can listen on iTunes or on your preferred podcast app.

My FB Live from Wednesday 08/28/19 has been uploaded as a bonus episode on the From Hostage To Hero Podcast. This week we discussed "Why You Should Let Jurors Control Voir Dire."

Long, complex opening statements with lots of legal jargon leads to bored, confused jurors who tune out. Are you making these mistakes in opening? Your opening should be "sticky" so jurors can remember your theme all the way into the verdict room. Opening is your one time to "hum the tune" so to speak of your trial themes. But making these three mistakes will get in your way. Give the podcast a listen to find out the Three Mistakes You're Making in Opening.