$9.57M School Bullying Verdict (Part 2): Voir Dire, Jury Selection & Trial Strategy
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This is Part II of this conversation. Missed Part I? Listen to it here:
- Youtube: https://youtu.be/u7nMJjRRIO8
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/%249-57m-school-bullying-verdict-part-1-harassment-attack/id1679622653?i=1000727840741
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/011eqoCLeJKNpzsPZkRSw3
In this second part of our After Action Review with Megan Burns and Emily L. Dahm of Mirador Law, we continue exploring how they secured a $9.57 million verdict against the New Haven Unified School District. Following Part I’s deep dive into the facts and legal background, this episode shifts focus to the courtroom: voir dire, jury selection strategy, and the power of authentic storytelling. Emily walks through her candid approach to identifying bias against awarding damages against public schools, while Megan explains how they read the jury and adapted their ask. Together, they reveal the moments that shaped the trial, from mini-openings to powerful closing arguments. They also share insights on professionalism, resilience from their public defender roots, and what it means to represent the underdog in both criminal and civil practice.
More about Megan and Emily & Mirador Law:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-burns-a874b97a/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-l-dahm-5b01ab6/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/mirador-law-ca/
- https://www.miradorlaw.com/
We are now on video as well. You can watch the episodes on our Youtube channel!
Produced by Mauro Serra | Kenji Productions
Recorded & Co-produced by Zach Morvant | www.zmorvant.com
Music by The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble
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