{"podcast":{"title":"Picking Justice","slug":"picking-justice-7109058","podcast_index_feed_id":7109058,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/pickingjustice/","website_url":"https://pickingjustice.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a9525cd5-92bf-45e4-a4e9-973688e0e921/rDXtaoeonXJqnsIsmXXxVGzP.jpg","author":"Harry Plotkin & Dan Kramer","episode_count":35,"summary":"Attention Trial Lawyers: You’ve meticulously crafted your opening statement, mastered your directs and crosses, and fine-tuned your closing argument. But have you developed a strategy for jury selection? What will you do when a potential juror gives an unexpected answer? Do you even want that person on your jury? The clock is ticking — you need to think fast. Introducing Picking Justice, the essential podcast for trial lawyers. Join nationally renowned jury consultant Harry Plotkin and leading trial lawyer Dan Kramer as they guide you through the complex art of jury selection. Harry and Dan share invaluable insights and real-world strategies, breaking down the myths and misconceptions that often hold lawyers back in the courtroom. Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or preparing for your first big case, Picking Justice offers expert guidance to help you make smarter choices during jury selection. Subscribe today and elevate your trial skills with Picking Justice.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058"},"episode":{"title":"Mike Alder – What I Learned about Jury Selection after 9 Trials in 10 Months","slug":"mike-alder-what-i-learned-about-jury-selection-after-9-trials-in-10-months","published_at":"2025-12-01T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058/mike-alder-what-i-learned-about-jury-selection-after-9-trials-in-10-months","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058","url":"https://pickingjustice.com/episode/23","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/407d95e9-f594-4e7b-9ee5-2b35a77c30cc.mp3","summary":"After completing nine trials earlier this year, Mike Alder describes lessons learned about jury selection with hosts Harry Plotkin and Dan Kramer . Tune in for his insights about how being practiced makes you conversational rather than aggressive, why he starts with easy questions before diving into hot-button issues, and how asking \"I need your help\" invites jurors to participate authentically in the selection process. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Mike Alder | LinkedIn | Email | Instagram | YouTube | Telephone   ☑️ AlderLaw on Facebook , LinkedIn , Instagram ☑️ Harry Plotkin | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram ☑️ Dan Kramer   | LinkedIn   ☑️ Kramer Trial Lawyers on LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram ☑️ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Produced and Powered by LawPods Episode sponsored by Baldwin Settlements and Verdict Videos .","meta_description":"After completing nine trials earlier this year, Mike Alder describes lessons learned about jury selection with hosts Harry Plotkin and Dan Kramer . Tune i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4156,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/picking-justice-7109058/episodes/mike-alder-what-i-learned-about-jury-selection-after-9-trials-in-10-months/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/picking-justice-7109058/mike-alder-what-i-learned-about-jury-selection-after-9-trials-in-10-months.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}