Inside the American Civil Trial Bar Roundtable: Protecting the Right to Trial by Jury

In this episode of ABOTA Speaks, host Jill Webb sits down with John Cuttino and Sean Domnick, co-facilitators of the American Civil Trial Bar Roundtable, to discuss the unique role this organization plays in protecting the civil justice system.The American Civil Trial Bar Roundtable brings together leaders from major plaintiff and defense organizations—including DRI, AAJ, the American Bar Association, and others—for high-level discussions about the challenges facing the civil jury trial system. From artificial intelligence to mandatory arbitration clauses to protecting the judiciary, the Roundtable provides a forum for candid dialogue and collaboration across the trial bar.John and Sean explain:· What the American Civil Trial Bar Roundtable is—and why it was founded· How ABOTA serves as the founder and host organization· Why the structure of the Roundtable is essential to its effectiveness· How diverse trial groups collaborate on issues affecting the profession· Why the Seventh Amendment remains foundational to American democracyThey also discuss how the Roundtable’s work extends beyond lawyers—impacting everyday citizens by helping preserve access to meaningful jury trials and addressing emerging threats to the Rule of Law.Learn more:American Board of Trial Advocates: www.abota.orgDRI – Association of Lawyers Defending Business : www.dri.orgAmerican Association for Justice: www.justice.org#ABOTASpeaks #JuryTrial #SeventhAmendment #CivilJustice #RuleOfLaw #TrialLaw