Alternative Dispute Resolution
Aug. 19, 2025
Legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence leaves lessons for courtroom and beyond
Late trial legend Gerry Spence, renowned for his mastery of fear, truth, and justice in the courtroom, leaves a timeless legacy showing that his methods of authenticity, empathy and moral storytelling are just as powerful in mediation and dispute resolution as they were in trials.
Leonid M. Zilberman
Partner
Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP
Phone: (619) 236-9600
Email: lzilberman@wilsonturnerkosmo.com
Lonny practices employment law, diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as mediation and alternative dispute resolution and provides anti-harassment and other employment-related training to California Employers.
I have a secret to share. I've been a huge admirer and devotee of Gerry Spence. I've watched hours of his presentations online, read his books, riffed on his themes, and even asked myself when preparing for a trial, "What would Gerry do?" Last week, at age 96, Gerry Spence passed away peacefully after over 65 years as the greatest trial lawyer of his generation. If Clarence Darrow was the Shakespeare of the courtroom, Gerry Spence may well have been its Mark Twain -- equal pa...
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