Episode 95

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15th Jul 2026

Inside the Landmark $8 Million Verdict Against Uber

In this episode of the David vs. Goliath Podcast, attorney Matthew Dolman is joined by nationally recognized trial lawyer Alex Walsh for an in-depth conversation about taking on some of the world's most powerful corporations—and winning.

Fresh off securing an $8 million verdict in the first Uber sexual assault bellwether trial, Alex shares what it takes to hold billion-dollar companies accountable, why she left a successful career defending Fortune 100 corporations, and how landmark litigation can shape the future of corporate responsibility. The conversation also explores the Uber litigation, the ongoing Roblox lawsuits, trial strategy, mentorship, and what it really means to fight for justice.

Whether you're a trial lawyer, law student, or someone interested in how high-profile cases are won, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The story behind the landmark $8 million verdict against Uber
  • What a bellwether trial is and why it matters
  • Why Alex Walsh left corporate defense to represent plaintiffs
  • How trial lawyers hold billion-dollar corporations accountable
  • Uber's independent contractor defense—and how it was challenged in court
  • The importance of mentorship, teamwork, and purpose in building a successful legal career
  • The ongoing fight for accountability in the Uber and Roblox litigation

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Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:38 Meet Alex Walsh: From the Supreme Court to Trial Lawyer
  • 02:00 The $8 Million Verdict Against Uber
  • 05:20 What Is a Bellwether Trial?
  • 12:02 How Alex Walsh Became a Trial Lawyer
  • 17:40 Breaking Down Uber's Independent Contractor Defense
  • 22:55 The Roblox Litigation & Holding Tech Companies Accountable
  • 26:05 Rideshare Safety: What Every Passenger Should Know
  • 30:44 Mentorship, Trial Law & Final Thoughts
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