Learn from Trial Lawyers in the Trenches

Faculty & Trial Strategy Leaders

Big Rig Boot Camp is led by attorneys who handle complex trucking litigation every day. These are practitioners who try cases, develop strategy, and share the real-world approaches that move trucking cases forward.

Founder | National Trucking Litigation Authority

Michael Cowen

"Trucking cases are different. When you understand the rules that govern the industry, you unlock the strategy that drives case value."

Michael Cowen is a nationally recognized trial attorney and one of the country’s leading authorities on trucking litigation. Board Certified in both Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law, he has spent nearly three decades representing victims of catastrophic commercial vehicle crashes and securing landmark results. Michael is also the creator of Big Rig Boot Camp and host of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast, where he shares practical strategies to help plaintiff attorneys strengthen their trucking cases.

What He’ll Teach

How to frame trucking cases around safety failures, regulatory violations, and corporate responsibility to maximize case value and trial impact.

Credentials

• Board Certified in Truck Accident Law
• Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
• Top score on the Texas Bar Exam
• Founder of Big Rig Boot Camp CLE seminar
• Host of the Trial Lawyer Nation podcast

Veteran Trial & Appellate Advocate

Sonia M. Rodriguez

"Jurors remember what they see. The right visual can turn complicated evidence into a powerful story."

Sonia Rodriguez is a seasoned trial and appellate lawyer who has spent nearly two decades representing individuals and families affected by catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Recognized with an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Sonia is known for her courtroom advocacy, leadership in the Texas trial lawyer community, and commitment to justice.

What She’ll Teach

How to use visuals, demonstratives, and courtroom presentation tools to simplify complex evidence and deliver more persuasive arguments to judges and juries.

Credentials

• AV Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell
• Former President, San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
• Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court
• Reich Chandler Outstanding Advocate Award (TTLA)
• Nearly two decades representing plaintiffs

Board Certified Truck Accident Lawyer

Malorie J. Peacock

"Even non-catastrophic trucking cases can carry significant value when you uncover the safety failures behind the crash."

Malorie Peacock is a board-certified Truck Accident attorney who focuses her practice on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving commercial vehicles. Known for her meticulous case preparation and innovative use of technology and visual evidence, she plays a key role in developing compelling trial strategies. Malorie also serves on the board of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, reflecting her leadership within the trucking litigation community.

What She’ll Teach

How attorneys can identify overlooked liability and maximize the value of non-catastrophic trucking cases through stronger investigation, documentation, and strategic case framing.

Credentials

• Board Certified in Truck Accident Law
• Board Member, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
• Top 20 Verdicts in Texas (TopVerdict.com)
• Rising Star, San Antonio Scene
• Extensive experience in commercial vehicle litigation