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You want answers? I got them. Check out my Book Q&As with Deborah Kalb where I discuss my new novel, Deadly Force, and my upcoming Amazon Prime series, Goliath.

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I am very excited for the fall premiere of GOLIATH, the show I co-created, wrote, and executive produced with David E. Kelley. It starts streaming on October 14 on Amazon Prime. I’m so proud of this show, and I can’t wait for everyone to finally see it. As we head into the launch of the […]

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On August 5, 2016, David E. Kelley and I gave a panel discussion entitled “Pop Culture and the Perception of Justice” at the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. It was moderated by Renee Montagne, the co-host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” and introduced by Kelly-Ann Clarke. In case you missed it, you can watch it […]

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While I was in San Francisco for the 2016 ABA Annual Meeting, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Legal Talk Network about my career in the law, including my upcoming television series “Goliath” for Amazon Prime and my new novel “Deadly Force.” Listen here!

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I will be making two appearances in San Francisco on August 4-5 to promote “Deadly Force” and my upcoming Amazon Prime television show, “Goliath,” starring Billy Bob Thornton. On Thursday, August 4 at 6:00 pm, I will be signing “Deadly Force” at Book Passage. On Friday, August 5 at 10:30 am, David E. Kelley and […]

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The LA Review of Books has posted their review of Deadly Force, saying “Timely, and written with razor-sharp prose, Deadly Force is a force to be reckoned with.” I also sat down with fellow attorney and writer Anthony Franze for a Q&A. You can read the whole thing, Anatomy of a Prosecution, here!

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The Deadly Force book tour continues! This Saturday, May 7, I will be discussing and signing Deadly Force and Lawyers Liars at Book Soup at 4:00 pm. Please join us. I can’t wait to see all of you there! And check out all my upcoming appearances here.

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Amazing experience listening to “Deadly Force” read by the incredibly talented Chris Lutkin. I don’t know if it will make a great TV show, but it makes a hell of a great radio drama! You can buy it here, especially if you have an Audible credit or two saved up!

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I am thrilled and honored to be giving a presentation entitled “Storytelling: What It Is, Why It Matters, How To Do It” to the Association of Business Trial Lawyers in San Diego on Wednesday, April 20. You can buy tickets here.

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It’s a great day for Berkeley! I will be interviewed by Jami Floyd, my law school classmate and good friend, on WNYC’s “All Things Considered” on Thursday, April 7, airing at 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm EST. Tune in or stream live!

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