Taft Columbus partner Dave Thomas hosted his fifth episode of the “Trial Tested” podcast for The American College of Trial Lawyers, released on June 19. In the most recent episode, Thomas was joined by Professor Douglas Blackmon, author of Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Slavery by Another Name.” The two discuss current societal disparities and the issue of mass incarceration, and how the criminal justice system has been manipulated to work against African American men since the Civil War.

To listen to the full episode, visit here.

Thomas is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and is listed in Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in white-collar crime and government investigations. As a partner in Taft’s Compliance, Investigations, and White Collar Defense practice group, he advises and represents companies, executives, public officials, health care providers, and other professionals subject to state and federal investigations and prosecutions.