Attorney Sean Harris hosts a monthly podcast, Civilly Speaking, for the Ohio Association for Justice. Check out his latest interviews below.

  • Reflecting on 30 Years of Practice
    In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Brian Wilson, an attorney from Canton, OH. Brian has been practicing law for over 30 years. He recently sat down and reflected upon what he has learned during that... Continue Reading →...
    Published on: 2020-01-06
  • Statistically Speaking
    In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Hans Nilges, an attorney from Massillon, OH. Hans believes plaintiff attorneys are lagging behind other great professions when it comes to decision theory. Throughout the episode, Hans makes his... Continue Reading →...
    Published on: 2019-12-02
  • Make the Most of Your Client Intake
    In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with Ashley Rutherford Starling, a trial attorney from Columbus, Ohio. Ashley offers valuable information on the client intake process when handling garden variety personal injury cases....
    Published on: 2019-11-04
  • Celebrating 50 Episodes with Dr. David Ball
    To celebrate the 50th episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with special guest, Dr. David Ball. David is the co-founder of the Reptilian Trial Advocacy Method and the nation’s most influential trial consultant. During this episode, David shares... Continue Reading →...
    Published on: 2019-09-30
  • Focus Groups: An Inside Perspective
    In this episode of Civilly Speaking, host Sean Harris talks with John Camillus, a trial attorney and co-founder of Camillus Trial Consulting. As an attorney and co-founder of a consulting company that specializes in focus groups, John shares a unique... Continue Reading →...
    Published on: 2019-09-02
  • The Skills to Take Your Career from Good to Great
    Host Sean Harris talks with Stephanie Hanna, an attorney and a networking and professional development coach. Stephanie runs her own business, The Other 85, where she coaches law students and attorneys to help them navigate their professions, build their reputation and develop... Continue Reading →...
    Published on: 2019-08-05
  • What is E-Discovery?
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Mark Abramowitz, about technology and E-Discovery. Mark discusses different databases that should be used in Discovery to organize and structure information even when it falls under an unstructured category....
    Published on: 2019-07-01
  • Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation System
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Chelsea Fulton Rubin, about the interaction between the workers’ compensation system in Ohio and politics....
    Published on: 2019-06-03
  • Conversation with Justice Melody Stewart
    Host Sean Harris talks with Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart. Justice Stewart talks about her law background and her time on the bench throughout her career....
    Published on: 2019-05-06
  • Sexual Assault Cases: How are they Different?
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Konrad Kircher about sexual assault cases, how they differ from personal injury cases, and areas where the law can improve for sexual assault survivors....
    Published on: 2019-04-01
  • Understanding Medical & Disability Leave for Employees
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member Pete Friedmann about medical and disability leave for employees. Pete covers the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the Family and Medical Leave Act....
    Published on: 2019-03-04
  • Managing Client Expectations
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member Rob Miller from Columbus, OH about client expectations and how to manage them....
    Published on: 2019-02-04
  • Mass Torts & Multidistrict Litigation
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member Steve Babin about Mass Torts and multidistrict litigation....
    Published on: 2018-12-31
  • Examining the World of Medical Malpractice
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Marc Pera about medical negligence claims. Specifically, they discuss the rising number of nurse practitioners and their involvement with treatment, discrediting defense experts, and Robinson v. Bates....
    Published on: 2018-12-03
  • A New Perspective on the Practice of Law
    Host Sean Harris talks with OAJ member, Eric Cameron about workers’ compensation and his views on the practice after an eye-opening experience during a hearing....
    Published on: 2018-11-05