You became a lawyer to fight for justice — but somewhere along the way, you started fighting just to survive. The long hours, the emotional exhaustion, the constant adversarial grind — it can harden even the best of us.
This course was born from that very conflict.
I am grateful to my teachers, mentors, and friends who helped me open my heart even when I wanted nothing more than to hold onto my anger.
Walking the Villain's Path is a journey inward — a process of learning how to see the humanity in every story, even the ones we resist. Because when you understand the villain, you don’t excuse their actions — you unlock the truth that makes healing, justice, and persuasion possible.
This is more than trial strategy. It’s transformation.
- Discover how storytelling grounded in heart, not hostility, moves juries — and changes lives.
- Learn to lead with powerful empathy.
- Reconnect to the purpose that first called you into this work.
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious. To confront a person with his shadow is to show him his own light.”
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Carl Jung
MEET ANTHONY
For over 15 years, I’ve represented people who’ve lost everything — and fighting against forces that wanted to silence them. I’ve faced the impossible: cases they said couldn’t be won, clients whose pain I couldn’t fix, and moments where faith was the only thing left to hold on to.
And through it all, I learned something profound:
The real power of a lawyer isn’t found in argument — it’s found in empathy.
I’m a trial lawyer, trial consultant, and student of story. I believe advocacy is sacred work — the kind that demands both courage and compassion. My mission is to help lawyers rediscover the heart behind the craft — to transform not just how we practice, but who we become through the process.
My teaching comes from trying cases, leading teams, mentoring lawyers, and learning to balance strength with softness. The lessons are spiritual, practical, and deeply human.
Because the greatest victories don’t happen when you destroy your opponent.
They happen when you tell the truth so powerfully that healing becomes inevitable.
THE COURSE
Walking the Villain’s Story
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Welcome to Walking the Villain's Story!
1 lesson- START HERE
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The Importance of the “Why” Question
1 lesson- Episode 1: Uncovering the Heart of Every Story
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Archetypes Answer the “Why” Question
1 lesson- Episode 2: Revealing Motivation Through Timeless Patterns
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Why am I using doctors to teach the Villain’s Story?
1 lesson- Episode 3: Finding the Moment the Story Turns Dark
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Choice Analysis
5 lessons- Episode 4: A Framework for Understanding Harmful Choices
- Episode 5: Choice Analysis – Part I: What Did the Character Do That Was Wrong?
- Episode 6: Choice Analysis – Part II: What Options Did the Character Have?
- Episode 7: Choice Analysis - Part III: What Difference Would the Right Choice Make?
- Episode 8: Choice Analysis Will Help You Screen Cases
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The Story Spine
1 lesson- Episode 9: The Structural Backbone of Every Compelling Story
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Shadow Work / Empathy
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Story Spine, Archetypes, and Shadow Work—Bringing It All Together and Testing the Story Spine
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“When I can hear the voice of the Villain, I know that I have found the story of the story.”
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Anthony Bribriesco
What Lawyers Are Saying
Begin Your Transformation
This is your invitation to slow down, listen differently, and lead with heart.
When you join Discovering the Villain’s Story, you’re not just learning a new method — you’re stepping into a new way of being.
You’ll walk away with:
1. A deeper understanding of human nature
2. Renewed passion for your practice
3. Tools for storytelling that transform juries
4. Clarity, confidence, and compassion
Pricing & Access
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One-time payment or installment plan options
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Immediate lifetime access to all modules
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Exclusive access to live sessions and community forum
