California employment lawyer Steve Chanley hosts the law-related podcast One Question Too Many.
Besides being a somewhat clever title for an interview show, the name has a proverbial meaning that almost every law student and lawyer knows by heart. It refers to that tragic misstep when an attorney crushes it when cross-examining a witness. Then, not leaving things well enough alone, out comes that one question too many. The unanticipated result of what was intended to be that “cherry on top” question is that the great cross examination that came before it all comes crashing down like a pile of Jenga blocks.
“Quit while you’re ahead.” That’s a universal principle in life and an excellent launching point for an interview show.
One Question Too Many features a broad range of topics, presented through the stories of some of today’s outstanding trial lawyers and educators. The podcast delves into trial advocacy techniques, the psychology of examining witnesses, war stories, and tales about the lives, careers, and learning journeys of trial lawyers, judges, and trial advocacy educators from across the United States.
One Question Too Many features some of today’s non-attorney thought leaders regarding the impact of emerging technology on law practice. The show discusses cutting edge artificial intelligence resources and explores the valuable and largely untapped utility they have on the way laws practice, both now and in the near future.
One Question Too Many also features experts discussing modern law firm issues, such as brand building and digital marketing. It also explores fostering healthy law firm cultures that position firms to thrive both economically and culturally.