# 203- Trial Ready: Michael Cowen & Sonia Rodriguez on Mindset, Logistics & AI in the Courtroom Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-lawyer-nation-511317/203-trial-ready-michael-cowen-sonia-rodriguez-on-mindset-logistics-ai-in-the-courtroom Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-lawyer-nation-511317/203-trial-ready-michael-cowen-sonia-rodriguez-on-mindset-logistics-ai-in-the-courtroom.md Podcast: [Trial Lawyer Nation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-lawyer-nation-511317) Published: 2026-05-15T20:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://triallawyernation.com/ Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/071a9700-e922-4136-8841-4ac376b25280.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trial-lawyer-nation-511317/episodes/203-trial-ready-michael-cowen-sonia-rodriguez-on-mindset-logistics-ai-in-the-courtroom Duration seconds: 2403 ## Resource In this episode, Michael Cowen shares his comprehensive approach to trial preparation, including logistics, mental mindset, and the role of AI in legal research. He discusses practical tips for trial readiness, managing stress, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency. Sonia Rodriguez Partner & Attorney sonia,rodriguez@cowenlaw.com ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trial-lawyer-nation-511317/episodes/203-trial-ready-michael-cowen-sonia-rodriguez-on-mindset-logistics-ai-in-the-courtroom/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-lawyer-nation-511317/203-trial-ready-michael-cowen-sonia-rodriguez-on-mindset-logistics-ai-in-the-courtroom.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.