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True Crime with Laurie Gilbertson
Laurie Gilbertson is a former New York City sex crimes, organized crime, and homicide prosecutor. As the owner of Tribeca Blue Consulting, Laurie helps entrepreneurs, executives, and trial attorneys craft and present engaging and persuasive narratives clearly and confidently in the courtroom, the boardroom, and the media.
We hear about some of Laurie’s most gripping cases, learn how to get inside the mind of a jury, and explore potential reasons behind the recent uptick in violence in America.
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0:00 Intro
1:21 Why do we pay so much attention to true crime drama?
3:27 The most gripping case Laurie prosecuted as a D.A. in Queens County, NY
9:40 How do you get inside the mind of a jury?
14:52 What makes a fair juror?
19:45 How to control your nerves when the stakes are high like they are in a courtroom
25:01 What do we know about the uptick in violence in the U.S.?
31:15 Criminal Justice in a world where fewer laws are being enforced
36:38 The reform taking place that provides more people access to justice
38:57 What is legal entrepreneurship?
42:54 “Doing well by doing good”
44:30 The ripple effect of democratized legal aid
46:04 Why you should make ‘learning how to communicate better’ a priority
53:41 Tips to help improve how you communicate today
55:59 “One Final Question”
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