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S12E6: Benjamin Chew on High-Profile Trials, Media Scrutiny, and Building Trial Experience
Trial Tested
1 hour
2 months ago
S12E6: Benjamin Chew on High-Profile Trials, Media Scrutiny, and Building Trial Experience
Host Vince Citro welcomes Benjamin Chew, an acclaimed trial lawyer perhaps best known for representing Johnny Depp in the highly publicized defamation trial against Amber Heard. In this in-depth interview, Chew discusses his work on complex commercial disputes, international arbitration, and high-profile celebrity cases that make headlines around the world. He reflects on the challenges of advocating for clients under relentless media attention, the importance of collegiality and professionalism in trial practice, and why pro bono work can be one of the best ways for young attorneys to gain valuable trial experience.