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See You In Court
See You In Court is a podcast series that seeks to educate the public about the Georgia Civil Justice System and is a production of the Georgia Civil Justice Foundation.
The Georgia Civil Justice Foundation (GCJF) is a nonpartisan resource for anyone seeking to understand, preserve, or restore the basic functions of civil justice.
GCJF supports public education about the civil justice system and how to gain access to the civil justice system when it is needed. Our goal is to reach all Georgians…
Episodes
See You In CourtWhat is a case really worth?
In today's clip from the See You In Court Podcast, Nick Moraitakis shares a perspective shaped by decades in both trial law and mediation. Case value is not a…
See You In CourtWhen the Rule of Law Feels at Risk
In this clip from the See You In Court Podcast, Nick Moraitakis shares a candid concern about the direction of the legal system and the broader balance between…
See You In CourtLies, Damn Lies, and Statistics: A Trial Lawyer’s Closing Argument
In today's short clip from the See You In Court podcast, veteran trial lawyer Nick Moraitakis shares a memorable moment from a courtroom closing argument. The…
See You In CourtThe Moment Everyone Realized Something Had Gone Too Far
In this short clip from the See You In Court Podcast, Robin Frazer Clark reflects on a case that became a turning point. As she describes it, the events…
See You In CourtNick Moraitakis: Losing an Election and Winning a Jury Trial
In this short clip from the See You In Court podcast, veteran trial lawyer Nick Moraitakis shares one of the more unusual moments from his career in public…
See You In CourtJudges Run Amok? A Sobering Conversation About Power in the Courtroom
In this compelling short from See You In Court, Lester Tate reacts to a shocking courtroom incident involving a judge who ordered a defense attorney handcuffed…
See You In CourtWhen a Dogfight Turned Deadly: The Aviation Lawsuit
In this short clip from our full interview with Nick Moraitakis, he describes the aviation tragedy that led to a complex lawsuit against Sky Warriors and…
See You In CourtSwept Away: The Human Toll of the 1993 Atlanta Sinkhole Tragedy
A parking lot collapse in Midtown Atlanta. A woman trapped in her car. A man swept through a sewer and found downstream. In this powerful short clip, Nick…
See You In CourtUnwritten Arrest Quotas and a Tragic Police Raid
An unwritten drug arrest quota. A tragic police raid. Planted evidence. In this short clip, Nick Moraitakis recounts how one case exposed systemic failures…
See You In CourtRighting Wrongs With Nick Moraitakis
What happens when the system meant to protect the public fails? In this compelling episode of See You In Court, hosts Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate sit…
See You In Court401 Lawyers and Growing. Defending the Rule of Law in Georgia
What started with just 3 lawyers has grown to 401 and counting. In this clip from See You In Court, Seth Kirschenbaum and Lynne Borsuk explain how Georgia…
See You In CourtBig Law, Pressure, and the Choice to Stand for the Rule of Law
Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law explains why fear and internal pressure inside large law firms make this moment so complicated. Rather than attacking Big…
See You In CourtQualified Immunity and the Odds Against Justice
Even when the facts are strong, qualified immunity can defeat cases that would otherwise be clear wins. In this final clip of Episode 36, Craig T. Jones…
See You In CourtStudent Safety vs Immunity: The Cost of Discretionary Decisions
A school safety policy existed. It was ignored. A student lost an eye. So why did immunity apply? In this clip, Craig T. Jones explains why appellate courts…
See You In CourtWhen Government Blocks the Truth
In this clip from Episode 36 of See You In Court, trial lawyer Craig Jones explains how government agencies and insurers often spend years blocking access to…
See You In CourtNo Policy, No Accountability: A School Safety Failure
A real case involving an unsecured school gate reveals how gaps in policy can turn everyday situations into life-changing tragedies. This clip highlights why…
See You In CourtRight Over Might: The Power of the Jury System
The jury system is where right, not might, is supposed to rule. This clip explains why jurors must be protected so justice can function. Listen to more from…
See You In CourtJustice Explained: Access, Accountability, and the Rule of Law
Justice is not about liking the outcome. It is about trusting the process. In this short clip from What Is Justice Part 3, Joyce Gist Lewis defines justice as…
See You In CourtJustice in Plain Language: The Real Work of Lawyers
Justice does not always mean winning. Sometimes it means restoring what was lost. In this short clip from What Is Justice? Part 3, host Lester Tate shares a…
See You In CourtJustice Is Access to the Process
Justice is not certainty. Justice is access. In this clip, attorney Ivy Cadle shares why the opportunity to engage the legal process is the foundation of…
See You In CourtThe Prayer That Changed Everything
At his lowest point, David Windecher went searching for purpose. What followed was a quiet, unexpected moment that became the start of his faith journey and…
See You In CourtWhen Survival Becomes Criminal, Perspective Changes Everything
David Windecher reflects on growing up in poverty, navigating corruption, and facing 13 arrests, and how those experiences shaped his commitment to non-violent…
See You In CourtNicole’s Story. Full Circle.
This clip picks up where the last one left off. David Windecher shares the rest of Nicole’s story. The woman who helped him believe he could belong in the…
See You In CourtOne Person Can Change Everything
At just 19 years old, David Windecher had been arrested 13 times and was searching for a way out of the criminal justice system. Then he met Nicole. In this…
See You In Court90 Days in Custody: The Perspective Missing From Sentencing Recommendations
In Georgia courtrooms, recommendations can include custodial sentences that change people in lasting ways. In this clip, David Windecher argues prosecutors…
See You In Court“I Can’t Win for Losing” – The Arrest That Changed Everything
In this clip from Episode 52, David Windecher shares the moment that pushed him to the edge—a simple walk home that turned into a wrongful stop, a drawn…
See You In CourtDid I Just Join Another Gang?
In this excerpt from Episode 52, David Windecher reveals a hard truth he confronted early in his legal career. He entered the profession believing it was a…
See You In CourtJustice Requires Balance: A Perspective from Lived Experiences
In this excerpt from Episode 52, David Windecher offers a grounded definition of justice: a thoughtful balance between accountability and rehabilitation…
See You In CourtToo Many Cases, Not Enough Time
In this short exchange from Episode 52, Lester describes the crushing caseload prosecutors face in Georgia’s courts — hundreds of files, little time, and…
See You In CourtProsecutors Should Spend 90 Days in Custody First
No 16-year-old should be incarcerated with adults. In this SYIC short, attorney and RED founder David Windecher explains the trauma young people face in adult…
See You In CourtFaith, Adversity, and The Monument with David Windecher
In this clip, David Windecher shares how “The Monument” became a defining guide in his life. After leaving the gang environment and searching for direction, he…
See You In CourtDavid Windecher’s Turning Point
In this See You In Court short, David Windecher shares the vivid dreams he experienced while incarcerated. He saw himself in a courtroom wearing a suit and…
See You In CourtFrom 13 Arrests to Attorney and Advocate
David Windecher grew up on the streets of Miami-Dade County, arrested 13 times before the age of 19. His street name was “Red.” In this powerful clip from See…
See You In CourtDavid Windecher Founder Of RED: Rehabilitation Enables Dreams
David Lee Windecher is a trailblazing criminal defense attorney, author, and activist in the social justice movement to end mass incarceration, reduce…
See You In CourtA promise fulfilled. A purpose born.
In this preview from tomorrow’s See You In Court episode, David Windecher recalls the moment he was sworn into the Bar in the same courthouse where he once…
See You In CourtThe Heart of Legal Advocacy: Standing Up for the Rule of Law
Would you hire a law firm that folds under pressure? In this clip from See You In Court, Lester Tate and Lynne Borsuk discuss why true legal advocacy demands…
See You In CourtThe Rule of Law Is Nonpartisan
“The rule of law is neither conservative nor liberal. It is entirely non-partisan — and it doesn't matter what your political beliefs are. We, as lawyers, are…
See You In CourtSpeaking Out in Georgia: Defending the Rule of Law
In this short clip, attorney Seth Kirschenbaum reminds us that speaking up for justice can come with risks—but silence carries far greater ones. “There’s even…
See You In CourtHow Do You Define Justice? Fair Shot, Due Process, Justice For All
At the end of every See You In Court episode, we ask the same question: How do you define justice? In this closing moment, attorney Lynne Borsuk shares clear…
See You In CourtFear and Authoritarianism: Why Speaking Out Matters
One of the warning signs of authoritarianism is fear—fear of criticizing the government, fear of speaking up. In this clip from See You In Court Episode 51…
See You In CourtDisapproval of Capitulation: When Fear Undermines Justice
In this powerful moment from See You In Court, attorney Lynne Borsuk shares her deep disappointment with law firms that capitulated under political pressure…
See You In CourtSpeaking Up in a Climate of Fear
Fear can silence even the strongest voices. In this clip from See You In Court, attorney Seth Kirschenbaum shares how public pressure led one leader to reverse…
See You In CourtThe Harsh Reality of Our Justice System— Why Respect for Courts Still Matters
Every court ruling has a winner and a loser — but our system has endured because people respected the rule of law. Today, that respect is under attack as…
See You In CourtSTOP Letting Pressure Undermine Justice!
What happens when law firms give in to political pressure? In this clip from See You In Court, our guests explain why capitulating to the administration…
See You In CourtA Nation of Laws, Not of Men: Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law
What makes America the “shining city on a hill”? According to our guests, it’s the simple but powerful fact that we are a nation of laws — not of men. In this…
See You In CourtDefending Justice: Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law with Seth Kirschenbaum & Lynne Borsuk
When the rule of law comes under attack, who speaks up? In Georgia, more than 400 lawyers have come together to form Georgia Lawyers for the Rule of Law — the…
See You In CourtWhat Confuses Canadians About America!
What do Canadians find most surprising about the U.S. legal system? In this clip, we discuss some of the biggest differences between the two countries’…
See You In Court🎙️ Canadians & the South: A Shared Spirit
In this short clip, Dean Ian Holloway recalls his sabbatical at Samford University in Birmingham—Judge Dillard’s alma mater—and reflects on the cultural ties…
See You In CourtFrom Friends to Foes? The Shifting Perception of Canada
Did you know a Ford car can cross the U.S.-Canada border up to 10 times before it’s finished? In this clip, Professor Ian Holloway underscores the deep…
See You In CourtWho Guards the Northwest Passage? Canada, the U.S., and Arctic Security
As climate change reshapes the Arctic, the Northwest Passage has become a flashpoint. Russia and China are pressing for freedom of navigation, raising urgent…
See You In CourtWhen the Bar Exam Loses Sight of Humanity
During the New York Bar Exam, a test-taker suffered a massive heart attack. EMTs performed CPR and used a defibrillator—while proctors refused to stop the…
See You In CourtHalifax, the White House, and “The Star-Spangled Banner
What’s the connection between Halifax, the White House, and “The Star-Spangled Banner”? 🇨🇦🇺🇸 In this clip, Dean Ian Holloway shares how Canadian forces shaped…
See You In CourtDid you know Canada’s national anthem O Canada was born out of the U.S. Civil War?
In this episode clip from See You In Court, Professor Ian Holloway tells the fascinating story of Calixa Lavallée—a French-Canadian who fought in the war…
See You In CourtCanada: Ally or Threat? Ian Holloway on U.S.–Canada Relations
Never in a million years would anyone expect Canada to be seen as a greater threat to the United States than Russia or China. Yet, as Professor Ian Holloway…
See You In CourtIn Conversation With Ian Holloway, K.C.: The Undeniable Relationship Between Canada and the United States
Professor Ian Holloway joins Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate to discuss the legal, historical, and economic connections between Canada and the United…
See You In CourtJustice vs. Revenge: McCracken Poston’s Take
Attorney McCracken Poston warns against confusing justice with revenge. In this short clip, he reflects on how public opinion can misinterpret acquittals and…
See You In CourtAndy Rogers: Why Justice Is a Verb
In this See You In Court short, attorney Andy Rogers explains why justice is best described as a verb—something that happens when juries and settlements…
See You In CourtIvy Cadle on Justice: It’s the Process That Matters
In this excerpt from See You In Court’s annual “What Is Justice?” compilation, Ivy Cadle reminds us that justice isn’t always about the end result — it’s about…
See You In CourtJustice Feels Different for Every Client
What does justice really feel like? In this short clip from See You In Court, attorney Andrew Rogers shares the story of a vulnerable client who, despite the…
See You In CourtJustice, Mercy, and Grace: The Trooper’s Super Bowl Ticket!
In this short clip, William Gentry uses a vivid analogy to explain the difference between justice, mercy, and grace—turning a speeding ticket into a story you…