A lot of effort is involved in keeping our jurors insulated from any outside influences that could affect their opinion of the case. The Court gives them instructions that jurors cannot do any independent investigation, cannot look up or research the people involed on the internet, or do any research on legal concepts. Lawyers and…
When you are first learning how to be a trial lawyer you often get encouraged to try different techniques. It can be as simple as using a different method to introduce photos, or maybe using your body language and positioning to suggest important details as a witness testifies. Techniques also include your own tone as…
My fourth jury trial introduced me to the world of domestic violence. To say that as a prosecutor we never really know how a domestic violence case is going to pan out in front of a jury is an absolute understatement. These are the cases where prosecutors have to be prepared for absolutely every possibility.…
This week we tackled the the second of our four buckets: the physical. Really, this week was all about shifting your mindset from what your body isn't, to reveling in what it is. Katie pointed out that you weren't born hating your body. It's trained into you over time. At 13: 53% of girls are…
Life occurs between the ears. You don't become what you want, you become what you believe.Katie L. Woods Week 2 of The Jourse tackled the first of the four buckets we discussed last week (Physical, Mind, Soul, and Relationships), namely our MINDSET and was all about paying attention to the voices in your head. Katie…
You can't know who you are without knowing what you need.Katie L. Wood Katie L. Wood is one of my favorite trainers. She recently branched out of the business world and developed a series of training's designed for specifically for women and their personal development. Her terminology of "Jourse," which I can't say without trying…
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