Judicial Forum

MO Specific

Missouri Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
John Newsham
Mondonna Ghasedi
Brian May
Jason Howell
Richard Stewart
Joseph Whyte
Amy Collignon Gunn
With Hon. John F. Newsham from St. Louis County Circuit Court + 6 others
Recorded April 25, 2025
Product ID 100109

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Overview

Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from St. Louis and Cass counties.

Hearing what acting judges prefer to see in their courtrooms to make the gears of justice move more smoothly is invaluable to every attorney: veteran and novice alike. This unique forum offers a candid discussion between current state civil court judges on what they see in their practice, what works, and what they'd prefer attorneys avoid. Build your credibility - register today!

  • Walk through the key steps of the litigation process with commentary from the sitting judges.
  • Determine what cooperation between opposing counsel realistically means to judges.
  • Get guidance on clearly communicating your position in writing and at hearings.
  • Find new efficiencies in court technology and remote hearings: hear what works and what slows things down needlessly.
  • Give the decision makers everything they need to make the ruling.

Abbreviated Agenda

Missouri Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

Break: 10:30 – 10:45
Panelists: Hon. Mondonna L. Ghasedi, Hon. Jason M. Howell, Hon. Brian H. May, Hon. John F. Newsham, Hon. Richard M. Stewart and Hon. Joseph P. Whyte
Moderator: Amy Collignon Gunn

  1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
  2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
  3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
  4. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
  5. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
  6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
  7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
  8. Evidence and Objections

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Product ID 100109

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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  1. Missouri Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

    Break: 10:30 – 10:45
    Panelists: Hon. Mondonna L. Ghasedi, Hon. Jason M. Howell, Hon. Brian H. May, Hon. John F. Newsham, Hon. Richard M. Stewart and Hon. Joseph P. Whyte
    Moderator: Amy Collignon Gunn

    1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
    2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
    3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
    4. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
    5. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
    6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
    7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
    8. Evidence and Objections

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Hon. John F Newsham
Hon. John F.
Newsham
St. Louis County Circuit Court
Hon. Mondonna L Ghasedi
Hon. Mondonna L.
Ghasedi
St. Louis County Circuit Court
Hon. Brian H May
Hon. Brian H.
May
St. Louis County Circuit Court
Hon. Jason M Howell
Hon. Jason M.
Howell
Cass County Circuit Court
Hon. Richard M Stewart
Hon. Richard M.
Stewart
St. Louis County Circuit Court
Hon. Joseph P Whyte
Hon. Joseph P.
Whyte
St. Louis City Circuit Court
Amy Collignon Gunn
Amy Collignon
Gunn
Gunn Slater
Speaker bio
Hon. John F Newsham

Hon. John F. Newsham

St. Louis County Circuit Court
John Newsham

is an Associate Circuit Judge in Judicial Circuit 21, St. Louis County.

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Hon. Mondonna L Ghasedi

Hon. Mondonna L. Ghasedi

St. Louis County Circuit Court
Mondonna Ghasedi

is an Associate Circuit Judge in Judicial Circuit 21, St. Louis County.

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Hon. Brian H May

Hon. Brian H. May

St. Louis County Circuit Court
Brian May

is a Circuit Judge in Judicial Circuit 21, St. Louis County.

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Hon. Jason M Howell

Hon. Jason M. Howell

Cass County Circuit Court
Jason Howell

is an Associate Circuit Court Judge in the 17th Judicial Circuit in Cass County.

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Hon. Richard M Stewart

Hon. Richard M. Stewart

St. Louis County Circuit Court
Richard Stewart

is a Circuit Judge in Judicial Circuit 21, St. Louis County.

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Hon. Joseph P Whyte

Hon. Joseph P. Whyte

St. Louis City Circuit Court
Joseph Whyte

is a Circuit Court Judge in Judicial Circuit 22, St. Louis City.

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Amy Collignon Gunn

Amy Collignon Gunn

Gunn Slater
Amy Collignon Gunn

is a Partner with Gunn Slater, where she focuses her practice on plaintiff personal injury work including product liability, medical negligence and medical device litigation. She is admitted before the states of Illinois and Missouri, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. District Court for the Southern, Central and Eastern districts of Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit. Ms. Collignon Gunn is a member of the American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, American Bar Foundation, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Illinois State Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Women in the Legal Profession Committee, Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis and the Board of Governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. She earned her B.A. degree from Transylvania University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Saint Louis University School of Law.

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