IADC Speaks is the official podcast of the International Association of Defense Counsel. These largely unscripted interviews take place in about 30 minutes, and episodes will cover a variety of topics of interest to those in the legal arena.
Next Level Lawyering: Cross Examination with Spencer Silverglate
The best trial lawyers never stop refining their craft. In the Next Level Lawyering, IADC Speaks Hosts Bob Christie (Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC) and Emma Ross (Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP) sit down with accomplished trial lawyers to examine the decisions, techniques, and habits that shape an effective trial presentation. Each concise episode focuses on one essential stage of trial and offers practical ideas that lawyers across practice areas can use the next time they prepare a case for a judge or jury.
In this episode, Bob and Emma speak with nationally known trial lawyer, former IADC president, and former IADC Trial Academy director Spencer Silverglate (Clarke Silverglate, P.A.) about cross-examination. Spencer explains how years of trial experience have shaped his approach, how he organizes a cross so that it feels focused and fluid, and how he uses exhibits without losing control of the witness or the courtroom. He also shares examples of crosses that worked, crosses that did not, and the principles he tries to carry into every examination.
29 Sept 2026
More Than Trial Skills: The IADC Trial Academy Experience
The IADC Trial Academy has been training defense trial lawyers since 1973, giving participants an immersive, hands-on opportunity to sharpen their advocacy skills and take their practice to the next level. In this episode of IADC Speaks, Host Rebecca Weinstein Bacon (Bartlit Beck LLP) speaks with Jennifer Haltom Doan (Haltom & Doan) and Alba Arriaga Romano (Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano, P.C.) about what makes the week-long program so impactful—from full-day sessions and guest speakers to working directly with faculty and trying a product liability case with professional actors as witnesses.
They discuss the value of learning by doing, the importance of preparation, and the camaraderie and relationships that make the Academy experience last well beyond the week itself. Hear why the Trial Academy continues to be a defining experience for defense trial lawyers—and why firms should consider sending their lawyers to the program.
21 Sept 2026
The Neutral’s Playbook: Practical Guides for Counsel in Arbitration and Mediation - Part 4
The Neutral’s Playbook: Practical Guides for Counsel in Arbitration and Mediation is a four-part series exploring the realities of modern dispute resolution. Featuring experienced arbitration and mediation practitioners, the series delivers action-oriented guidance to counsel navigating complex proceedings. Whether addressing domestic or international disputes, each conversation offers practical insight for lawyers, arbitrators, and emerging practitioners alike.
In this episode, IADC Speaks Host Al Vance (Vance Dispute Resolution, PC) chats with Christopher A. Kenney (Bowditch & Dewey, LLP) and Trea Southerland (Resolution 38 LLC) as they go behind the curtain to talk mediation secrets. They share what neutrals actually want to see, what parties consistently get wrong, and how their perspectives have changed now that they sit on the other side of the table.
Who has been a guest on IADC Speaks
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Ron Peleg
Ariane Bisaillon
Chris Drewry
Brandee Kowalzyk
Siraj Omar
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Cecilia Lahaye host the show. Published by IADC.
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