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Coopers' Code
Coopers’ Code contains collected wisdom we’ve learned during our years practicing law. We’ve learned from, worked for, worked with, and been up against some of the best lawyers there are. Every week, Miles Cooper and a guest host use this experience to examine a legal issue and hit that issue’s key practice pointers and strategic highlights — so we can all achieve the best results for our clients. Hosted by Miles Cooper - Coopers LLP | Produced by Mauro Serra - Kenji Productions | Recorded &…
Episodes
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The gift of cancer - Nathaniel Leeds - Part III
This is part III of a three-part conversation with Nathaniel Leeds. If you missed Part I and Part II, make sure to stream it first: Youtube Part I…
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The gift of cancer - Nathaniel Leeds - Part II
This is part II of a three-part conversation with Nathaniel Leeds. If you missed Part I, make sure to stream it first: Youtube: https://youtu.be/LK5R7AKAbYc…
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The gift of cancer - Nathaniel Leeds - Part I
This is a three-part conversation with Nathaniel Leeds. Nathaniel is a medical malpractice lawyer with Mitchell Leeds LLP, taking on challenging cases on…
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Chasing trials with P. Bobby Shukla - Part II
Today we’re continue with Part II of our conversation with P. Bobby Shukla, exploring employment law, fighting for workers’ rights, trials, and life. If you…
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Chasing trials with P. Bobby Shukla - Part I
Today’s conversation with P. Bobby Shukla explores employment law, fighting for workers’ rights, trials, and life. Bobby’s Shukla Law, P.C. focuses on…
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On Brand, Former USF Law Dean Hon Jeffrey Brand (Ret.) - Part III
Today we’re continue with Part III of our conversation with Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda…
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On Brand, Former USF Law Dean Hon Jeffrey Brand (Ret.) - Part II
Today we’re continue with Part II of our conversation with Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda…
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On Brand, Former USF Law Dean Hon Jeffrey Brand (Ret.) - Part I
Today we’re fortunate to have the Honorable Jeffrey Brand, recently retired from the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, also formerly Dean of…
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Best of Season 1 (Episodes 1 to 44)
As we embrace the exciting changes of Season 2, complete with a new format and video content available on our official Youtube channel, we take a moment to…
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Who moved my typewriter
Join an old lawyer and young lawyer (guest Robert Igleheart) as we discuss keeping current with technology and its importance in case investigation and more…
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I am the business
How do we effectively keep clients up to date? And how do we tell their story? Maintaining that personal relationship with a client is critical to both. Enjoy…
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It’s a family affair - Lorie Nachlis on family law
Today we’ll be exploring family law and its implications for our clients, with family law master Lorie Nachlis. Why do we want to know about family law?…
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Changes
Career transitions can be challenging in the professional world. Today we’ll be discussing the considerations that go into transitions, handling them smoothly…
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Effervescence in action (Part II): wit and wisdom from Walkup’s Rich Schoenberger
This is Part II of our conversation with guest Rich Schoenberger. If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can find it here (audio) or here (video) Today we…
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Effervescence in action (Part I): wit and wisdom from Walkup’s Rich Schoenberger
Today we get to explore jury selection, trial, and balance with Richard Schoenberger. Rich is a name partner at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly and Schoenberger, where…
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Show me what you got (Replay)
Today’s show examines California’s Mandatory Initial Disclosures, heralding major changes to discovery under C.C.P. section 2016.090 that went into effect with…
Coopers' CodeRoslyn Whitney: Stress Management, Health and Wellness in the Legal Profession
Today’s show, with guest Roslyn Whitney, goes deep examining stress and stress management in the legal profession, including zero cost tools to recenter…
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David Mann: Attorneys and Addiction
Today we’re discussing addiction in the legal profession with The Other Bar’s resident life saver David Mann. This includes how to recognize it in others and…
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Chris Beeman, Part II
This is Part II of our conversation with guest Christopher J. Beeman. If you did not listen to Part I yet, you can here. Chris is a nationally renowned trial…
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Chris Beeman, Part I
We’re excited to sit down with today’s guest Christopher J. Beeman. Chris is a nationally renowned trial lawyer at Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley…
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Discovery battles
Today’s show examines discovery battles, including how to avoid them by getting material other ways, holding the line, and strategies behind moving to compel…
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Guardians ad litem and Minor’s compromises
Today’s show looks at guardians ad litem, minors’ compromises, and the particular rules involved when representing those who cannot fend for themselves in the…
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Show me what you got
Today’s show examines California’s Mandatory Initial Disclosures, heralding major changes to discovery under C.C.P. section 2016.090 that went into effect with…
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Handling third party/workers compensation overlap cases
This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form…
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Soft power: an interview with Cynthia McGuinn
Today we have the privilege of sitting down with Cynthia McGuinn, who for most in our world will need no introduction. Her trial verdicts have set records in…
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See you next year!
It's not really a bonus episode, I'm letting you know we're taking a two-week holiday break and that there are links here in the description to three great…
Coopers' CodeWorkers compensation and working with applicants’ attorneys
This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form…
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Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.)
In today’s show we talk to Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.), discussing JAMS, her skills in mediation and arbitration, and her role and experience in…
Coopers' CodeBicycle Cases: Common Injuries And Defenses (Law-Di-Gras 2023) [Video]
Today’s show is a special one, fully video-based for Spotify, featuring Miles attending and speaking at 2023 Law-Di-Gras's panel "BICYCLE CASES: COMMON…
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The Prepared Witness
Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines working with witnesses to make sure they are ready to withstand the rigors of testifying at trial. For the original…
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Settle up
Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines how to prepare for and get the most out of mandatory settlement conferences. For the original article see…
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Leveraging punitives
Today’s show, with Andrea Posey, examines how to expand a case with punitive damages and how to use punitive damages to drive a wedge between the carrier and…
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The Incomparable Bill Veen
In today’s show we learn from the incomparable Bill Veen about how polio, motorcycle gang membership, adventure travel, moxie, and hard work came together to…
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Support group
In this episode, Miles Cooper and Tim Michael discuss trial support, and how a trial team can work best together to always bring their A-game in the courtroom…
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Efficiency unit
In this episode, Miles Cooper and Tim Michael discuss ways to tighten case timelines to help achieve justice sooner for our clients. For those interested in…
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The show must go on
In this episode, Miles Cooper and Tim Michael discuss trial technology and presenting information in a court room. Hosted by Miles Coopers Produced by…
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A Law student walked into the Bar
With today’s guest, Hendrick White, our Pre-litigation and intake manager, we’ll be discussing Law school and bar prep considerations. Hosted by Miles…
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Sudden Emergency
Today's show is about handling illness, injury, or time away from your practice. Interested in the original article the show is based on? You can find it here…
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Trial run
With today's guest, Andrea Posey, partner at Coopers, we will discuss approaching one’s first jury trial, including opening statement and cross-examining…
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Pre-party
Today's show is about pre-filing negotiation. Interested in the original article the show is based on? https://www.coopers.law/pre-party/ Demanding times…
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On demand package writing: Hemingway, not Faulkner
With today’s guest, Tim Micheal, we’ll be discussing legal writing. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found…
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UIM
With today’s guest, Tim Micheal, we’ll be discussing underinsured motorist coverage basics. For those interested in reading the original article this show is…
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Ed Lazarus: Winning thematic case development with focus groups, surveys, and jury consulting
On today’s episode, we’re honored to have Ed Lazarus of Lazarus Strategic Services. Ed is a go-to strategic case consultant, also known to many in the business…
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Settle In
Mediations succeed when clients know what to expect before they go. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be found…
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James Brosnahan, Part II
On today’s episode, we continue our conversation with the legendary James J. Brosnahan. This is Part II of our conversation; if you missed Part I, go back to…
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James Brosnahan, Part I
On today’s episode, we’re honored to have an opportunity to hear from a legend in the trial bar: James J. Brosnahan. A master in the courtroom, Mr. Brosnahan…
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Avoid the green ones
In this episode, attorneys Miles Cooper and Kimberly Wong discuss working with clients to make sure they’re prepared for mediation. For those interested in…
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Pick a winner
Mediation is often the first opportunity to talk about potential resolution of a case. In this episode, attorneys Miles Cooper and Kimberly Wong discuss how to…
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Objection!
With today’s guest, Carole Okolowicz, we’ll be discussing objections. For those interested in reading the original article this show is based on, it can be…
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Deserve’s got nothing to do with it
With today’s guest, Carole Okolowicz, we’ll be discussing setting expectations with clients, working with them to keep them happy and how to help them to…
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A Brush with Death
With today’s guest, Hendrick White, our Pre-litigation and intake manager, we’ll be discussing insurance and coverage. For those interested in reading the…
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"CCP 999" Demanding times
With today’s guest, Hendrick White, our Pre-litigation and intake manager, we’ll be discussing successful time-limited pre-filing demands after C.C.P. § 999’s…
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Whippersnappers
With today’s guest Bryan Vix, an attorney working with us at Coopers', we will be discussing working with opposing counsel, in particular, some of the nuances…
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Party bus
This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form…
Coopers' CodeSelf-discovery
With today’s guest Bryan Vix, we will be discussing how answering discovery helps one gain greater appreciation of a case, as well as tips for streamlining the…
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The way of the Jedi lawyer
Coopers’ Code examines a legal issue and hits the highlights so we all achieve the best results for our clients. With today’s guest Kent Klaudt, we will be…
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Sure Footing
Today's show, with guest Kent Klaudt, will be discussing team risk assessment, its pros, cons, and risks, using the lens of avalanche risk awareness. The…
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Righteous!
Today we will be discussing why having the right people in the right seats at a firm is so important for everyone’s success and happiness. Here, the right…
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Value Proposition
Today’s show, with guest and Coopers LLP shareholder Maryanne Cooper, examines the importance of core values, why they are so important for a firm to…
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Don't throw me in the briar patch!
This episode is approved by the California State Bar for MCLE credit. To get your credit, listen to the episode, then fill out this form…