Sara Williams

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10/19/2026

Something I have noticed watching other women lawyers, especially the high achievers... we wait for confidence to be handed to us.

But the proof is already there. We passed the bar. We tried the hard case. We prepared for the cross-examination no one else saw coming.

Confidence is not a credential someone else gets to issue. It is a decision we make about the work we have already done.

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10/15/2026

This is one of the most powerful tools I have learned for connecting with juries: the 13th Juror Language Principle.

Connecting with the jury can be one of the biggest challenges; so many people come into the courtroom with preconceived notions about lawyers. And let’s be honest, a lot of us do not make it any better with the language we use during trial.

Here are some examples and ways you can implement the 13th Juror Principle next time you are in the courtroom.

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10/14/2026

: Cross-Examination Playbook (Pt. 6)
Linking Part 5 if you missed it.

Your facial expressions are a powerful tool for communicating what you want the jury to feel about that particular aspect of witness testimony. If you are in disbelief, make sure that matches your expression. Same with anger or frustration.

Watch the full video for why using your expressions strategically is critical in the courtroom and my top tips on how you can do that.

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10/13/2026

We flew into Texas, spent hours preparing, and sat down for a 30(b)(6) deposition with a large trucking company. Within the first few questions, it was clear the witness was not prepared to speak on a single area of inquiry.

The first thing I do in every corporate rep deposition is mark my notice as an exhibit and walk through it, topic by topic. It sets the ground rules for what the witness knows, what they were supposed to prepare for, and who they talked to. In this case, it also made it very clear, very quickly, that continuing the deposition was not going to serve my client.

This is part 2 of the Corporate Rep Depo Series. In the next one, we will talk about how to draft a strong 30(b)(6) notice.

Make sure you follow Sara Williams | Trial Attorney so you do not miss it.

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10/12/2026

The best trial lawyers don’t just present facts. They tell stories juries can follow, connect with, and remember.
I’m excited to join Consumer Attorneys of San Diego for The Neuroscience of Storytelling, where we’ll explore what brain science teaches us about attention, emotion, memory, and persuasion in the courtroom.

We’ll discuss practical techniques for turning complicated evidence into narratives that are clear, authentic, and compelling without losing credibility or substance.

Looking forward to a lively discussion and seeing many of my San Diego friends and colleagues there. Let’s talk storytelling, strategy, and the science behind what makes a case stick.

10/08/2026

When you are marketing yourself, you are not bragging. You are owning your value.

For a long time, I thought good work would speak for itself. If I tried great cases and served my clients well, the right opportunities would find me. What I have learned is that being good and being visible are two different things.

Marketing is how I connect them. And the more I share my story, my experience, and what I have learned along the way, the more I see it for what it is. Not ego. Ownership.

Save this for the days when hitting post feels hard, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

10/07/2026

When the lawyers concede liability, but the defendant is still deciding how they feel about it.

10/05/2026

Some of the biggest moves I have made in my life or career started with one question... what if I just tried?

Trying a case I was not sure I could win. Stepping into leadership. Saying yes to speaking on stages I never imagined myself on. None of those moments came with a guarantee. What they came with was a little courage and a willingness to see what would happen.

As women in law, so many of us wait until we feel completely ready. Until every box is checked and every risk is accounted for. But readiness does not always come first. Sometimes it shows up after you take the step.

The world is full of possibilities, and I am still discovering how far I can go.

Is there a goal or dream that is on your bucket list for the rest of 2026?

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