A Deep Dive with Attorney Robert Alessi - Karen Read, Pro Bono Work & The Future of Law | Case Brief

The Emily Show

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🗓️ 5 August 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Watch the full coverage of the live stream on ‪@TheEmilyDBaker‬ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/fjBRC1EgNL8?si=FHARvyhjby51vnFM We sat down with the incredible Robert Alessi, a DLA Piper partner known for his linguistic prowess and legal expertise. While typically practicing environmental and finance law, Robert became a key figure in the high-profile Karen Read case, offering his extensive experience with experts.In this interview, Alessi shares his fascinating journey, from his unexpected path into pharmacy (and how that background still serves him in complex cases) to his insights on the evolving landscape of high-profile cases influenced by social media. Discover how his love for learning and unique scientific background have shaped his legal career, especially when working with diverse expert witnesses. RESOURCES: LIVE TRIALS with EMILY D BAKER: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo&si=QztCkFnpM90uJnG6 DOCKET: 0:00 - Intro: Robert Alessi & The Karen Read Case 1:02 - Robert's General Legal Practice & Working with Experts 3:33 - From Pharmacist to Attorney: A Unique Career Path 6:00 - The Love of Learning in Law & Language in the Courtroom 9:59 - Word Games & Vocabulary in Legal Practice 11:59 - The Impact of Pro Bono Work on High-Profile Cases (Karen Read) 16:00 - Teamwork on the Karen Read Defense & Meeting David Jannetty 18:54 - Robert & David Jannetty's Upcoming Podcast 20:38 - Advice for Attorneys in High-Profile & Online Cases 22:40 - The Importance of Public Engagement with the Judicial Process 23:52 - Where to Find Robert Alessi & Podcast Updates STAY IN THE LOOP WITH EMILY D. BAKER Download Our FREE App: https://lawnerdapp.com Get the Free Email Alert: https://www.LawNerdAlert.com Case Requests & Business Inquiries: [email protected] Help with the shop: https://www.lawnerdshop.com/pages/contact Mailing Address: Emily D. Baker 2000 Mallory Ln. St. 130-185, Franklin TN 37067 LAW NERD MERCH! https://www.LawNerdShop.com LONG FORM CONTENT https://www.youtube.com/@TheEmilyDBaker The Emily Show Podcast on YouTube: https://emilydbaker.com/TheEmilyShowPlaylist Apple Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/AppleTheEmilyShow Spotify Podcasts: https://emilydbaker.com/SpofityTheEmilyShow On your favorite podcast player Mondays EMILY ON SOCIAL @TheEmilyDBaker Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheEmilyDBaker Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/TheEmilyDBaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEmilyDBaker MY YOUTUBE TOOLS **My Favorite YOUTUBE TOOL VidIQ https://vidiq.com/LawNerd Follow My Cats on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredandgeorge_cat Emily’s glasses lenses are Irlen tint https://www.irlen.com *This video is not legal advice; it is commentary for educational and entertainment purposes. Some links shared are affiliate links, all sponsorships are stated in video. Videos are based on publicly available information unless otherwise stated. Sharing a resource is not an endorsement; it is a resource. Copyright 2020-2025 Baker Media, LLC* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome back. It's time for a case brief, keeping you in the loop with the cases you care about most.
0:04.0	Just more briefly. If you want the full coverage, it's linked in the description below. But for now,
0:08.7	let's get into it. We have a very special episode today. We are joined by Robert Alessi. I know he has been
0:17.1	not only a favorite of the Lawnerds, but a linguistic inspiration.
0:23.3	All of you have expanded your vocabulary through the Karen Reed case and want to know more
0:28.1	about Mr. Alessi, his journey in law, being a licensed pharmacist, and more.
0:34.9	Just as a reminder, there will be things that I am not going to ask that you're like,
0:38.7	Emily, I really wanted you to ask. There are some things that as an attorney you cannot talk about
0:44.4	based on not only rules of ethics, but your confidentiality with your client. And we, of course,
0:49.3	aren't going to push into those topics because I know there are things you want to know about
0:52.3	first and foremost. And we are going to have that chat.
0:56.0	Mr. Olessy, welcome, welcome, welcome. I'm so happy to have you here with the Law Nards and to have a chat with you today.
1:01.7	Thank you so much for making the time. Well, thank you, Emily. I'm very excited to be here looking forward to having the conversation with you and your wonderful audience, the law
1:12.4	nerds.
1:13.2	You are a partner at DLA Piper in New York and you generally practice in environmental and
1:19.3	finance.
1:20.3	So coming into a criminal trial is different but not that different because you do a lot of
1:24.5	work with experts.
1:26.1	What kind of experts do you work with
1:28.8	in your kind of more usual legal practice? I work with experts in virtually every field.
1:37.4	It gives you an idea of the spectrum. It can go from geologists, hydrogeologist, physicists.
1:47.0	I used to defend the power lines cause me cancer cases
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