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In this episode of the She Lift Project Podcast, Cynthia Kirkpatrick talks with Debbie Champion, a successful litigator. They explore Debbie’s journey, highlighting effective communication in litigation and trial dynamics.
Debbie’s unconventional path to law, rooted in psychology and diverse education, shapes her approach to connecting with jurors authentically. She navigates trials with humor and insight, leveraging counseling background to understand juror behavior, emphasizing reading people effectively.
Discussions delve into Debbie’s experiences of being underestimated and her strategy of gradually expressing personality through attire and jewelry in court. She emphasizes understanding jurors’ intelligence and emotions, learning from losses, and detaching self-worth from case outcomes. Debbie discusses managing challenging facts with empathy, advocating for authentic interactions and personal growth through failures.
Lessons from setbacks lead to improvements, emphasizing communication in legal disputes and respecting diverse perspectives while upholding core values. Through embracing resilience and authenticity, Debbie’s insights extend beyond litigation, providing valuable lessons for personal and professional development across different life endeavors.
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Recognize the inborn talent that people bring to the table and give them the opportunity to use that in service of what we’re trying to do.
“We’ve talked to adults who were mistreated as children and they say that if one person had said something, done something, reached out…given me any indication that how I was treated was not ‘ok’, that would have made all the difference.”
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