# Why being a trustworthy lawyer matters more than ever

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Published: 2026-04-15T03:22:31+00:00
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## Resource

While trust and lawyers have not always gone hand in hand, Jennifer Gardner has stressed that being trustworthy, credible, and reliable has rapidly become one of the most critical assets a lawyer can possess to succeed in today's evolving legal landscape. In a recent episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Grace Robbie speaks with Jennifer Gardner, a US-based trial lawyer, persuasive communication expert, and dynamic speaker. Gardner explains how the deep understanding of psychology and ability to craft compelling narratives have helped her win trial cases, discusses how lawyers are increasingly recognising the importance of engaging the emotional dimension when representing clients, and stresses that without trustworthiness, a lawyer cannot effectively do their job. Gardner also highlights the common missteps that can undermine a lawyer's credibility and trustworthiness, outlines practical strategies to actively build and strengthen these qualities, emphasises that these attributes should be cultivated from the very outset of a legal career, and stresses how long-term success in the profession is inseparable from being credible, reliable, and trustworthy. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook , X and LinkedIn . If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au

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