What Makes a Great Trial Judge?

By: Lawyer Minds
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  • Summary

  • Welcome to the “What Makes a Great Trial Judge” podcast, part of the Lawyer Minds ecosystem. We’ve paired up with Lisa Blue, a practicing psychologist of 46 years and trial attorney of 44 years, to discuss some of the ways trial judges—especially those dealing with trauma-intensive cases—can improve their techniques and social practices, making the litigation experience more meaningful for jurors and litigants alike. So, how do you tell the difference between a great trial judge and one who needs to work on their social intelligence skills? Let's find out.
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Episodes
  • Great Trial Judge: Judge Tonya Parker

    Great Trial Judge: Judge Tonya Parker
    Jan 12 2024

    This episode features the Honorable Judge Tonya Parker from Dallas, Texas. Tune in to hear her inspiring tips and suggestions for how to treat litigants and juries alike, how to make everyone in the courtroom feel more at ease, how to remain impartial when it may not always be easy to do so, and more.
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    47 mins
  • Great Trial Judge: Judge Lee H. Rosenthal

    Great Trial Judge: Judge Lee H. Rosenthal
    Oct 26 2023
    In the fifth episode of “What Makes a Great Trial Judge?”, Lisa Blue interviews Judge Lee. H. Rosenthal, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Rosenthal practiced law at a Houston law firm from 1978 to 1992 and became a partner of the firm in 1985. In 1992, she was nominated to become judge and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. In 2016, she became chief judge. During the pod, the honorable Judge Lee H. Rosenthal talks about the skillsets of the judges she admired and learned from early in her career and how she learned to develop those same skillsets over her years as a district judge. She considers open-mindedness, intuition, the ability to determine what’s really important, and the ability to rule fairly by the court of law among the top qualities that are vital to a great judge. Many of these qualities, she feels, are similar to the qualities that great lawyers possess. Lisa Blue and Judge Rosenthal discuss how judges must take the time to work through their feelings of uncertainty and become comfortable with the fact that they often walk into a courtroom knowing less than everyone else about a particular case. Becoming comfortable with uncertainty can be a skillset and is utilized as a strength when deciding on a ruling. Rosenthal breaks down the process of learning to develop the necessary skillsets in an approachable way that makes this episode a must-listen for any judge or attorney.
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    39 mins
  • Great Trial Judge: Judge Lauren Parish

    Great Trial Judge: Judge Lauren Parish
    Jul 31 2023

    Lisa Blue is a prolific trial attorney and practicing psychologist who's made a monumental impact on the legal industry. Tune in for the fourth episode of her "What Makes a Great Trial Judge?" podcast series which complements her upcoming book release. This episode features the honorable Judge Lauren Parish from Texas. Tune in to hear her engaging discussion on four qualities she sees as necessary for any judge and how they relate to and build the social intelligence levels which are required to handle tough cases.

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    33 mins

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