Trisha Volpe navigates complex legal issues and communication problems in high-stakes litigation and other adversarial settings to help her clients achieve their business objectives. A litigator, legal communication strategist and trial consultant, Trisha works with trial teams to craft compelling case themes and trial narratives. She also develops jury research and voir dire strategies for civil and criminal cases. Clients also rely on Trisha’s experience in crisis situations to help manage critical issues and mitigate reputational risks related to litigation and other legal issues.
As a lawyer, Trisha has a diverse commercial litigation practice spanning many industries. In particular, she is a member of a national trial team for an international product manufacturer. She is experienced in areas such as product liability, mass tort litigation, asbestos defense, contract disputes, securities litigation, defense of federal consumer claims, insurance recovery, state data practices, compliance and product counterfeiting claims. Trisha is also president of ThemeVision, Barnes & Thornburg’s litigation consulting subsidiary.
Trisha also serves as a member of a team assisting the Special Compliance Coordinator appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to monitor, assess and report on the U.S. export control compliance of Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation, of Shenzhen, China, and ZTE Kangxun Telecommunications Ltd. of Hi-New Shenzhen, China (collectively, ZTE).
In addition to her trial work, Trisha enjoys teaching and coaching other lawyers and business executives on communicating with confidence. An Emmy award winning former journalist, Trisha is a frequent presenter and CLE instructor on topics such as jury selection, legal storytelling and issues where media, the law, and strategic communications intersect.
Credentials
Education
- Carleton University, Bachelor of Journalism, with highest honors
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota