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True Crime with Laurie Gilbertson

Arjun Sachdev & Jay Beaulieu Season 4 Episode 83

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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