The Intersection of Language and Law

Summary In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz engage with Natalie Schilling, a renowned linguist, discussing her journey in forensic linguistics, the intricacies of language evidence, and memorable cases she has worked on. Natalie shares insights into her experiences with law enforcement, the challenges of expert testimony in court, and her current work in trademark and copyright disputes. The conversation highlights the importance of linguistic analysis in criminal investigations and the nuances of dialect variation. Keywords forensic linguistics, Natalie Schilling, language evidence, dialect variation, expert testimony, criminal cases, linguistics, language analysis, law enforcement, trademark disputes