E148 | Launching an Appellate Team Inside a Plaintiff-Oriented Firm | Andrew Gould

Описание: “I give trial lawyers a menu of options,” Andrew Gould explains to hosts Todd Smith and Jody Sanders about his strategic approach as head of appellate at plaintiffs’ firm Arnold & Itkin. After building their appellate practice from scratch following his years as a federal prosecutor, Andrew shares battle-tested techniques for navigating the trial lawyer relationship. His “eyes-wide-open” philosophy ensures transparent communication about strategic decisions and potential appellate consequences. When asked about electoral changes affecting appellate courts, Andrew replies: “What matters to me as an appellate lawyer are the law and the facts, and that’s all it should be.”

0:00 Intro – Andrew Gould Joins the Podcast
1:23 From Kentucky to Law School: Early Career Path
4:17 Discovering Appellate Law at Vanderbilt
7:00 Clerkships: Sixth Circuit & Southern District of Texas
10:53 Landing at the U.S. Attorney’s Office (After Not Getting the Job!)
17:02 Transitioning to Criminal Appellate Work in the Fifth Circuit
22:25 Trying a Case as an Appellate Lawyer
33:52 Joining Arnold & Itkin to Build an In-House Appellate Practice
42:42 Working with Trial Lawyers & Building the Record
56:48 War Story: Citing a Case for the First Time at Oral Argument

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Texas Appellate Law Podcast
Episode 148

Original Air Date: April 17, 2025

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