In this episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant, Co-Founder and CEO of Threadeo, sits down with Steven Molo, founding partner of MoloLamken, to explore what truly separates elite trial advocates from the rest.From his South Side Chicago roots to early prosecutor experience, including writing a Supreme Court brief that led to a 9–0 reversal, to representing Elon Musk, Molo shares the lessons that shaped his courtroom philosophy.The conversation dives into:• “Forum sensitivity”, tailoring persuasion to judges, panels, and juries • Why mastering the rules of evidence creates a trial advantage • Getting on your feet early and learning through mistakes • Plaintiff + defense experience as a creativity multiplier • Launching a litigation boutique during the 2009 financial crisis • Technology, AI, and human judgment in close cases • What in-house counsel should look for when hiring trial teamsIn a world of short attention spans and razor-thin margins, effective advocacy isn’t about volume; it’s about clarity, editing, and strategic empathy.For litigators, trial lawyers, and legal leaders, this episode is a masterclass in courtroom precision.#TrialLaw #Litigation #SupremeCourt #TrialAdvocacy #CourtroomStrategy #LegalLeadership #LegalInnovation #TheLitigatorsEdge