Direct Examination Podcast

Our hosts sit down to talk barbecue, and a little law, with personal injury lawyer and principal attorney of the Goings Law Firm, Robert Goings. Robert shares his secret to a beautiful brisket as well as some of his favorite courtroom tactics. He also discusses one of his trial standoffs with one of our former illustrious guests. You can learn more about Robert and his firm at

Our hosts chat with Cynthia Cothran who oversees the operation of SC Bar's Law-Related Education Division and is responsible for coordinating Mock Trial, Project Citizen, Law for Teachers and the Supreme Court Institute. Cynthia is joined by Megan Gresham, an attorney and mock trial volunteer; Alex Mende, a 3L law student at the University of South Carolina School of Law; and Caroline Williamson, a freshman at the University of South Carolina. Find out what each have to say about their experience with mock trial. Follow Direct Examination on

Dayne and Joseph sit down with Jonathan Spitz of the Todd and Johnson firm in Columbia to discuss the complex world of estate administration and probate issues. Amber is off growing an entire human being. Follow Jonathan at

Our hosts take us back to Charleston to chat with Charleston County Bar President and Charleston School of Law Professor Debra Gammons about her experience leading bar associations in South Carolina and the importance of diversity in the field of law. You can follow Debra at

Amber, Dayne and Joseph welcome Columbia City Councilwoman, mother and lawyer Tameika Isaac Devine to the show to discuss balancing a law practice, public service on City Council and motherhood. Devine also share some anecdotes and gives advice to Amber as she counts down the days until she welcomes her #peainthepod. Learn more about Devine's work-life integration methods at her website,