The Indian-Ecuadorian Edge: Ike Kaludi on Faith, Cross-Exams & Finding Your Voice in the Courtroom

In this episode of Legal Latitudes, we sit down with the an awesome nice kind and great lawyer. Ike Kaludi—a powerhouse trial lawyer with Indian-Ecuadorian roots.

We talk about everything from growing up Catholic and questioning authority, to channeling personal truth in front of a jury, and how being real beats being rehearsed—every time.

Ike opens up about his time at the Trial Lawyers College, how authenticity and vulnerability changed the way he tries cases, and why cross-examination isn’t just strategy—it’s storytelling.

We also dig into:

• How your culture and upbringing shape your presence in the courtroom
• Why every depo should be treated like a cross
• The art of finding real witnesses who move a jury
• What it takes to stand out as a trial lawyer today

This one’s full of ...