ABOTA

🎙️ New Episode of ABOTA Speaks

The SEABOTA Annual Conference returns this spring in Charleston, South Carolina—bringing together trial lawyers from across the southeastern United States for a weekend of connection, mentorship, and professional growth.

Host Jake Courtney speaks with SEABOTA President, Christy Crow, about this year’s conference, Trial Advocacy in Bloom: Advancing Justice in the Lowcountry. Their discussion includes featured speakers, CLE programming, and the key role SEABOTA plays in strengthening the trial bar across the region.

🎧 Listen here: https://pod.link/1841941063
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X8oxiaQqQJ4

Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org

🎙️ New Episode of ABOTA Speaks

Leadership in the trial bar often begins with a simple step—showing up.

In this episode, host Jake Courtney speaks with Scott Costantino, trial lawyer, ABOTA leader, and President of the International Society of Barristers, about the importance of involvement, mentorship, and service within the profession.

Scott shares how ABOTA became an early aspiration in his career and how raising his hand to serve on committees ultimately led to leadership roles within the organization. The conversation also explores the evolving path to trial experience for younger lawyers and why involvement in professional organizations continues to play a vital role in strengthening the civil justice system.

🎧 Listen here: https://pod.link/1841941063
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fyF0MVO9Gkw

Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org
International Society of Barristers: www.isob.com

🎙️ New Episode of ABOTA Speaks

The right to trial by jury is guaranteed twice in the Constitution- in the 7th Amendment and the 6th Amendment. But preserving it requires ongoing leadership and collaboration.
In this episode, host Jill Webb speaks with John Cuttino and Sean Domnick about the American Civil Trial Bar Roundtable—a unique forum where leaders from across the trial bar come together to address challenges facing the civil justice system.

From artificial intelligence to mandatory arbitration clauses to protecting the judiciary, the Roundtable provides a unique space for collaboration focused on protecting the Seventh Amendment and strengthening the Rule of Law.

🎧 Listen here: https://pod.link/1841941063
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NIEZf1mJY9U

Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org

🎙️ New Episode of ABOTA Speaks

What does it take to stay disciplined and credible in one of the most watched civil jury trials in recent history?

Host Jake Courtney talks with trial attorney Camille Vasquez—known for her cross-examination of Amber Heard in the Johnny Depp jury trial—about preparation, professionalism, and composure under pressure. She also reflects on her early experience in the ABOTA Fellowship program and how it shaped her approach to trial advocacy.

🎧 Listen here: https://pod.link/1841941063
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HNjLpE61C4c

Next episode: March 4, 2026.
Learn more about ABOTA: www.abota.org