Engaging Experts

Martin Cunniff is a partner in the Washington D.C. firm of Fields, PLLC. For over 30 years, Martin has led high-stakes litigation cases for both large national firms and high-powered litigation boutiques. Martin has extensive experience in teaching trial advocacy, including training hundreds of litigators, instructing expert witnesses at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, being on the faculty at AICPA training programs for accounting and financial experts, and leading teams that won numerous national awards for training excellence. 

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A career as a litigator can afford you countless transformative professional experiences, from unique cases that shift sports culture to being the inspiration for a character in a John Grisham novel. Our guest today, Martin Cunniff, has had an eclectic career as an attorney so far and brings many fascinating stories to the table. 

Martin has led high-stakes litigation cases for over 30 years and has been involved with a myriad of interesting legal matters. From an anti-trust case that helped force the College Football playoff system to several class actions for homeless citizens in D.C. All these experiences paint an inspiring picture of what a litigator’s career can be.  

Martin Cunniff, a Partner of Fields PLLC, is interviewed by Dan Rubin on this episode of Engaging Experts. Martin discusses his acclaimed career in Antitrust law, some of his standout cases, and his approach to pro-bono work.  

Martin Cunniff is a partner in the Washington D.C. firm of Fields, PLLC. For over 30 years, Martin has led high-stakes litigation cases for both large national firms and high-powered litigation boutiques. Martin has extensive experience in teaching trial advocacy, including training hundreds of litigators, instructing expert witnesses at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, being on the faculty at AICPA training programs for accounting and financial experts, and leading teams that won numerous national awards for training excellence. 

In this episode...

A career as a litigator can afford you countless transformative professional experiences, from unique cases that shift sports culture to being the inspiration for a character in a John Grisham novel. Our guest today, Martin Cunniff, has had an eclectic career as an attorney so far and brings many fascinating stories to the table. 

Martin has led high-stakes litigation cases for over 30 years and has been involved with a myriad of interesting legal matters. From an anti-trust case that helped force the College Football playoff system to several class actions for homeless citizens in D.C. All these experiences paint an inspiring picture of what a litigator’s career can be.  

Martin Cunniff, a Partner of Fields PLLC, is interviewed by Dan Rubin on this episode of Engaging Experts. Martin discusses his acclaimed career in Antitrust law, some of his standout cases, and his approach to pro-bono work.  

With over 30 years of experience, John Trimble has earned his reputation as one of Indiana’s most sought-after mediators. He is a Partner at Lewis Wagner, LLP, where he practices complex and catastrophic litigation. His areas of concentration include insurance coverage disputes, bad faith defense, lawyer and insurance agent malpractice, and more. John is the past president of the Association of Attorney Mediators and has served on the Board of Directors of DRI and chaired its national Judicial Task Force. He has also been included in The Best Lawyers in America® and Indiana Super Lawyers® lists a number of times.

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While some litigation receives little to no attention, allowing the proceedings to play out quietly, other cases catch the eye of the news or the public. When this happens, it is up to the defense lawyer to ensure a fair trial. Because of this, lawyers need the right toolbox to address pretrial publicity before it gets out of hand. 

John Trimble has more than 30 years of experience handling complex and catastrophic cases. As he says, some of the best tools for navigating pretrial publicity are PR consultants and jury consultants. With the help of these experts, defense lawyers can effectively manage how a case is being perceived by the public and strategize the best ways to take it to trial. 

On this week’s episode of Engaging Experts, Dan Rubin sits down with John Trimble, Partner at Lewis Wagner, LLP, to discuss how to effectively address pretrial publicity. Together, they talk about the impacts of pretrial publicity on a case, how injunctive relief plays out in practice, and John’s tips for effectively utilizing jury and PR consultants. This is an informative interview you don’t want to miss.

With over 30 years of experience, John Trimble has earned his reputation as one of Indiana’s most sought-after mediators. He is a Partner at Lewis Wagner, LLP, where he practices complex and catastrophic litigation. His areas of concentration include insurance coverage disputes, bad faith defense, lawyer and insurance agent malpractice, and more. John is the past president of the Association of Attorney Mediators and has served on the Board of Directors of DRI and chaired its national Judicial Task Force. He has also been included in The Best Lawyers in America® and Indiana Super Lawyers® lists a number of times.

In this episode…

While some litigation receives little to no attention, allowing the proceedings to play out quietly, other cases catch the eye of the news or the public. When this happens, it is up to the defense lawyer to ensure a fair trial. Because of this, lawyers need the right toolbox to address pretrial publicity before it gets out of hand. 

John Trimble has more than 30 years of experience handling complex and catastrophic cases. As he says, some of the best tools for navigating pretrial publicity are PR consultants and jury consultants. With the help of these experts, defense lawyers can effectively manage how a case is being perceived by the public and strategize the best ways to take it to trial. 

On this week’s episode of Engaging Experts, Dan Rubin sits down with John Trimble, Partner at Lewis Wagner, LLP, to discuss how to effectively address pretrial publicity. Together, they talk about the impacts of pretrial publicity on a case, how injunctive relief plays out in practice, and John’s tips for effectively utilizing jury and PR consultants. This is an informative interview you don’t want to miss.

William H. Shawn, also known as Bill, is an internationally known lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience in his field. He is the Co-Managing Partner for ShawnCoulson, an international law firm with offices in Washington D.C., Brussels, and London. Bill earned his JD from The George Washington University Law School, where he now works as an adjunct professor of legal ethics and professional responsibility. Outside of his practice, he enjoys learning the guitar, racing his Aston Martin, and serving on a variety of boards and committees.

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International law presents a unique challenge to lawyers, where every country and jurisdiction is vastly different. Because of this, the use of expert witnesses is vital for understanding and effectively navigating a tricky case. So, how can you find and use the right experts for your practice?

When international lawyer Bill Shawn tackles a case, he looks for two different types of expert witnesses: testifying experts and consulting experts. As he says, some experts are specialists in clarifying complex systems and ideas, while others excel at communicating with juries and judges. Because of this, Bill takes time to find the right experts for each unique case.

William H. Shawn, the Co-Managing Partner of ShawnCoulson, is interviewed by Dan Rubin on this episode of Engaging Experts. Bill discusses his acclaimed career in international law, the mentors who have helped him along the way, and how he utilizes expert witnesses in his practice. Plus, he discusses his many business ventures and personal interests. Stay tuned for more.

William H. Shawn, also known as Bill, is an internationally known lawyer with nearly 40 years of experience in his field. He is the Co-Managing Partner for ShawnCoulson, an international law firm with offices in Washington D.C., Brussels, and London. Bill earned his JD from The George Washington University Law School, where he now works as an adjunct professor of legal ethics and professional responsibility. Outside of his practice, he enjoys learning the guitar, racing his Aston Martin, and serving on a variety of boards and committees.

In this episode…

International law presents a unique challenge to lawyers, where every country and jurisdiction is vastly different. Because of this, the use of expert witnesses is vital for understanding and effectively navigating a tricky case. So, how can you find and use the right experts for your practice?

When international lawyer Bill Shawn tackles a case, he looks for two different types of expert witnesses: testifying experts and consulting experts. As he says, some experts are specialists in clarifying complex systems and ideas, while others excel at communicating with juries and judges. Because of this, Bill takes time to find the right experts for each unique case.

William H. Shawn, the Co-Managing Partner of ShawnCoulson, is interviewed by Dan Rubin on this episode of Engaging Experts. Bill discusses his acclaimed career in international law, the mentors who have helped him along the way, and how he utilizes expert witnesses in his practice. Plus, he discusses his many business ventures and personal interests. Stay tuned for more.

James Blick is the Co-founder of Erso Capital, a litigation finance firm that provides capital to companies and law firms. He is also the Head of US Operations at TheJudge, a litigation insurance and funding company. James is an expert in litigation financing and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. In both of his current roles, he seeks to help those with strong cases achieve their financial needs.

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Commercial litigation can be a war of attrition with heavy legal expenses building over time. Some strong cases are never pursued because the company or firm lacks the resources to see it through. While litigation insurance can be helpful for recuperating losses, many cases still need funding to go to trial. 

To fill this need, James Blick and his team at Erso Capital provide capital to the cases that need it most. By offering single case funding, portfolio finance, law firm funding, and award monetization, Erso Capital is helping a number of companies take their pressing disputes to trial. 

This week on Engaging Experts, John Corcoran interviews James Blick, the Co-founder of Erso Capital and Head of US Operations at TheJudge, about his insights into litigation financing. Together, they discuss how funding helps companies fight their cases, James’ process for evaluating claims, and his team’s approach to budgeting and overrun. This is a valuable episode you don’t want to miss.

James Blick is the Co-founder of Erso Capital, a litigation finance firm that provides capital to companies and law firms. He is also the Head of US Operations at TheJudge, a litigation insurance and funding company. James is an expert in litigation financing and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. In both of his current roles, he seeks to help those with strong cases achieve their financial needs.

In this episode…

Commercial litigation can be a war of attrition with heavy legal expenses building over time. Some strong cases are never pursued because the company or firm lacks the resources to see it through. While litigation insurance can be helpful for recuperating losses, many cases still need funding to go to trial. 

To fill this need, James Blick and his team at Erso Capital provide capital to the cases that need it most. By offering single case funding, portfolio finance, law firm funding, and award monetization, Erso Capital is helping a number of companies take their pressing disputes to trial. 

This week on Engaging Experts, John Corcoran interviews James Blick, the Co-founder of Erso Capital and Head of US Operations at TheJudge, about his insights into litigation financing. Together, they discuss how funding helps companies fight their cases, James’ process for evaluating claims, and his team’s approach to budgeting and overrun. This is a valuable episode you don’t want to miss.

Ashish Arun is a legal tech entrepreneur based in South Delhi, India. He is the Principal Owner of Expert Witness Profiler and the Founder of Exlitem Research Consulting, both of which provide research to legal professionals. Ashish specializes in developing legal research databases and creating intuitive web applications that make use of the best technologies available today. He is currently working on developing the largest expert witness database in the world.

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Expert witnesses can be hard to find, but they can be even harder to research. From double-checking your own witnesses to seeking information on the opposition, knowing the background of an expert witness is crucial for a case. That’s where Expert Witness Profiler comes in: to help attorneys access all the information they need for their next case.

With years of experience in the expert witness field under his belt, Ashish Arun specializes in the intersection of law and technology. As the Principal Owner of Expert Witness Profiler, Ashish provides detailed expert witness reports to attorneys so they can be more prepared in court. So, what kind of information do these reports provide, and why should you order one for your next case?

Dan Rubin moderates this week’s episode of Engaging Experts to discuss the ins and outs of expert witness research. Ashish breaks down how the team at Expert Witness Profiler conducts its research, his advice on when to order an expert witness profile report, and the importance of screening your experts before going to court. They also talk about Ashish’s recent hobby: brewing kombucha. Stay tuned.

Ashish Arun is a legal tech entrepreneur based in South Delhi, India. He is the Principal Owner of Expert Witness Profiler and the Founder of Exlitem Research Consulting, both of which provide research to legal professionals. Ashish specializes in developing legal research databases and creating intuitive web applications that make use of the best technologies available today. He is currently working on developing the largest expert witness database in the world.

In this episode…

Expert witnesses can be hard to find, but they can be even harder to research. From double-checking your own witnesses to seeking information on the opposition, knowing the background of an expert witness is crucial for a case. That’s where Expert Witness Profiler comes in: to help attorneys access all the information they need for their next case.

With years of experience in the expert witness field under his belt, Ashish Arun specializes in the intersection of law and technology. As the Principal Owner of Expert Witness Profiler, Ashish provides detailed expert witness reports to attorneys so they can be more prepared in court. So, what kind of information do these reports provide, and why should you order one for your next case?

Dan Rubin moderates this week’s episode of Engaging Experts to discuss the ins and outs of expert witness research. Ashish breaks down how the team at Expert Witness Profiler conducts its research, his advice on when to order an expert witness profile report, and the importance of screening your experts before going to court. They also talk about Ashish’s recent hobby: brewing kombucha. Stay tuned.