{"podcast":{"title":"Trial Alchemy™","slug":"trial-alchemy-6379899","podcast_index_feed_id":6379899,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147512616/feed","website_url":"https://montymcintyre.mykajabi.com/podcasts/trial-alchemy","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/39194/podcasts/248b0c-8f6d-512f-8cc3-c2106a44c1c_Trial_Alchemy_Logo_w_TM_Learn_from_Trial_Experts.jpg","author":"Monty A. McIntyre, Esq. and California Case Summaries™","episode_count":33,"summary":"In this podcast, I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers about what works, and what doesn't work when trying a case to a jury.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-alchemy-6379899"},"episode":{"title":"#20 Walter M. Yoka, Esq. Counsel for the Defendant.","slug":"20-walter-m-yoka-esq-counsel-for-the-defendant","published_at":"2025-04-22T21:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-alchemy-6379899/20-walter-m-yoka-esq-counsel-for-the-defendant","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-alchemy-6379899","url":"https://montymcintyre.mykajabi.com/podcasts/trial-alchemy/episodes/2149015897","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149015897.mp3","summary":"Welcome to the Trial Alchemy™ podcast, where I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers, and ABOTA civil trial judges about what works, and what doesn't work when trying a case to a jury. Listening to the  podcast is a great way for all civil trial lawyers, whether they've tried no cases or lots of cases, to learn from civil jury trial experts.  In episode #20, I talk with ABOTA member and outstanding civil defense attorney Walter M. Yoka, Esq. Thanks for listening! Guest Resume: Walter M. Yoka, Esq.  Walter Yoka (Wally) is a nationally recognized trial attorney focused on litigating cases involving products liability, commercial disputes and class actions. In addition to having tried numerous high- profile cases to verdict, he has also successfully argued in California’s Supreme and Appellate courts. Wally is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), previously serving as the 2014 President of the Los Angeles chapter. He also serves on the Executive Board and is the immediate past-President of CAL-ABOTA and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers.  Wally is a member of the Product Liability Advisory Counsel and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC). He previously served as President of the ASCDC and was also President of the California Defense Counsel. Wally was inducted into the ASCDC Hall of Fame in 2008. Wally has received many recognitions and awards. To list a few, he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2004 and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006.   Guest Contact Information:  Walter M. Yoka, Esq.  Yoka & Smith LLP 445 South Figueroa St.…","meta_description":"Welcome to the Trial Alchemy™ podcast, where I talk with top ABOTA plaintiff and defense trial lawyers, and ABOTA civil trial judges about what works, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4477,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/trial-alchemy-6379899/episodes/20-walter-m-yoka-esq-counsel-for-the-defendant/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/trial-alchemy-6379899/20-walter-m-yoka-esq-counsel-for-the-defendant.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}