From high-stakes verdicts to poor trial execution, what general counsel doesn’t see can hurt them. In this candid conversation with Judge Paula Patrick, attendees will gain critical insight into what judges observe behind the bench—insights that often go unseen by GCs managing litigation from afar. Drawing on decades of experience, including overseeing Pennsylvania’s largest verdict at the time, Judge Patrick will offer real-world advice on how GCs can better communicate with litigating counsel, understand jury dynamics, assess trial risk, and evaluate whether outside counsel are truly suited for the jurisdiction and case at hand. She’ll also share how civility, reputation, and courtroom communication shape outcomes and why being “smart about court” is just as important as being smart about business.