BTLaw Trial Ready
This monthly podcast from the Barnes & Thornburg Podcast Network takes you inside the world of trial attorneys. Litigation partners Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt of Barnes & Thornburg speak with other trial attorneys working at the top of the field to find out what drives them, hear tales from the courtroom, share advice for future trial lawyers, and more.
Episodes
13 episodes
Trial Ready: David DeVillers
This month, host Michelle Bradford (co-host Meena was in trial) interviews David Devillers about his recent back-to-back trials and how the transition from being a U.S. Attorney to defense attorney has been thus far. In addition to his trials, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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26:54
Trial Ready: John Kelly
In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Meena Sinfelt and Michelle Bradford chat with John Kelly, Chair of the Firm’s Healthcare Industry Practice. John discusses how he developed an interest in trial work, some of his most memorable ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:15
Trial Ready: Jenn Wylie and Carla Montiel
For this month’s episode of Trial Ready, Michelle Bradford is joined by a special co-host, partner and trial attorney Michael Battle. Listen as Michelle and Michael interview two paralegals at the firm, Jenn Wylie and Carla Montiel. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:55
Trial Ready: Chuck La Bella
Meet Chuck La Bella, of counsel in Barnes & Thornburg’s San Diego office and former United States Attorney for the Southern District of California. Trial Ready hosts Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt speak with Chuck about his prestigious...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:38
Trial Ready: Meena and Michelle Get Interviewed
In the first episode of 2022, the tables are turned on Trial Ready hosts Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt. Michelle and Meena take the hot seat as they are interviewed by two rising trial attorneys, David Frazee and Adey Adenrele. They discu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:06
Trial Ready: Trace Schmeltz and David Slovick
This episode of Trial Ready features two guests: Trace Schmeltz, co-chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Financial and Regulatory Litigation group, and
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:35
Trial Ready: Sandra Ko
In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Michelle Bradford and Meena Sinfelt talk with Sandra Ko, a Barnes & Thornburg partner who litigates product liability and commercial cases. Sand...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:09
Trial Ready: Denise Lazar
In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Meena and Michelle speak with Denise Lazar, a commercial litigator in Barnes & Thornburg’s Chicago office. Denise discusses how she manages t...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:14
Trial Ready: Michael Battle
In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Meena and Michelle talk with attorney Michael Battle, a partner in Barnes & Thornburg’s Washington, D.C., and New Yor...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:50
Trial Ready: Randy Brown
In the latest episode of Trial Ready, hosts Meena and Michelle talk with Randy Brown, chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Litigation department and managing partner of the firm’s Fort Wayne office. Randy explains why he’ll always be a Hoosi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:06
Trial Ready: Sarah Johnston
In this episode of Trial Ready, litigation partner Sarah Johnston talks about her career as a product liability attorney and shares why she has a passion for these cases. Sarah also discusses how she navigates working with difficult oppos...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:54
Trial Ready: Billy Martin
Our second episode of "Trial Ready" features Billy Martin, who is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Washington D.C. office. Billy is recognized as one of the top trial attorneys in the U.S. and known as "Attorney to the Stars." He talks wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:15
Trial Ready: Roscoe Howard
In our first episode of Trial Ready, we speak with Roscoe Howard, managing partner of Barnes & Thornburg's Washington, D.C. office. Roscoe talks about his career, including his time serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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29:30