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Trial by Fire: How to Turn Courtroom Obstacles Into Opportunities

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 53 minutes
Alexander Buckley
Cianna Halloran
Erin Taylor
Ripley Rand
Raymond Grasing
Kristofer Clark
With Alexander J. Buckley from Womble Bond Dickinson LLP + 5 others
Recorded April 17, 2025
Product ID 100167

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Overview

Be Ready for Surprises and Conquer Top Challenges

Transform potential pitfalls into strategic advantages! This dynamic trial program will show you how to circumvent problems, thrive under pressure, and tackle challenges head on. Refine your skills by learning from the trials and tribulations of courtroom veterans - register today!

  • Anticipate logistical and procedural hurdles before they arise.
  • Discover innovative tools and tips to reduce stress and improve efficiency in trial preparation.
  • Be prepared for the unexpected with practical solutions for managing surprises in the courtroom.
  • Preserve those precious few peremptory strikes by maximizing challenges for cause.
  • Maintain control and poise when faced with overly aggressive opposing counsel.
  • Reveal powerful ways to wrangle know-it-alls, talkers, and "I don't recall" witnesses.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2025 Content Advisory Committee Member James Susag.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Mastering Trial Logistics and Tactical Considerations
  2. Opening Statements: How to Tell a Story and Make it Interesting and Relatable
  3. Opening Statements: How to Tell a Story and Make it Interesting and Relatable - Part 2
  4. Controlling the Know-it-All Witness, the Runaway Witness, and the Convenient Amnesia Witness
  5. Overcoming Evidence Foundation and Hearsay Hurdles
  6. Dealing With Aggressive and Unpredictable Opposing Counsel in the Courtroom
  7. Preserving Issues for Appeal
  8. Transforming a Peremptory Challenge Into a Challenge for Cause
  9. Creative Tips to Make Trial Prep More Effective and Less Onerous
  10. Troubleshooting Technological Challenges
  11. 6 Types of Tough Judges and How to Handle Them

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Mastering Trial Logistics and Tactical Considerations

    1. Know Your Scheduling - and When and How to Push Back on the Clerk or Judge
    2. What Are You Doing With Your Motions in Limine?
    3. What is Jury Selection Going to Look Like and How Does it Affect Your Strategy?
    4. Hashing Out Other Day-of Issues (Including Ones You May Not Have Thought of!)

  2. Opening Statements: How to Tell a Story and Make it Interesting and Relatable

  3. Opening Statements: How to Tell a Story and Make it Interesting and Relatable - Part 2

  4. Controlling the Know-it-All Witness, the Runaway Witness, and the Convenient Amnesia Witness

  5. Overcoming Evidence Foundation and Hearsay Hurdles

  6. Dealing With Aggressive and Unpredictable Opposing Counsel in the Courtroom

    1. Won't Stipulate to Anything
    2. Aggressive Cross-Examination Tactics and Objection Overload: How to Respond
    3. Mischaracterizing Statements and Manipulating Evidence

  7. Preserving Issues for Appeal

  8. Transforming a Peremptory Challenge Into a Challenge for Cause

    1. Advanced Questioning Strategies to Uncover Hidden Biases
    2. Crafting Effective Arguments - Strategies for Persuading the Judge

  9. Creative Tips to Make Trial Prep More Effective and Less Onerous

    1. Advanced Issues in Witness Prep
    2. Troubleshooting Evidence and Witness Issues
    3. Creative Pointers for Trial Notebooks

  10. Troubleshooting Technological Challenges

    1. Integration of Technology
    2. Displaying and Managing Digital Evidence
    3. Technical Glitches During Critical Moments
    4. Remote Witness Testimony

  11. 6 Types of Tough Judges and How to Handle Them

    1. Rigid and Dictatorial Judges
    2. Skeptical Judges (Frequently Challenge Arguments and Evidence)
    3. Inexperienced Judges
    4. Rushed Judges Who Impose Tough Time Limits
    5. Dismissive Judges
    6. Unpredictable Judges
    7. Motions (e.g., Directed Verdict/Mistrial)

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for seasoned trial attorneys and those new to the courtroom.

Speakers

Alexander J Buckley
Alexander J.
Buckley
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Cianna G Halloran
Cianna G.
Halloran
Winthrop & Weinstine
Erin K Taylor
Erin K.
Taylor
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Ripley Rand
Ripley
Rand
Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Raymond R Grasing
Raymond R.
Grasing
The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates
Kristofer Clark
Kristofer
Clark
de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP
Speaker bio
Alexander J Buckley

Alexander J. Buckley

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Alexander Buckley

is an attorney at Womble Bond Dickinson LLP. He is a litigator with years of experience handling disputes in state and federal court, primarily in North Carolina, including first-chair trial experience ending in a successful verdict. A member of the Mass Torts Practice Group, Mr. Buckley has been involved with high-stakes multi-district litigation, and wrongful death and personal injury claims. He has participated in various emergency responses to fires, explosions, and other catastrophic situations. Mr. Buckley has spent significant time in litigation related to toxic torts, construction defects, sports injury cases, business disputes, and civil rights violations. He draws on his experiences as a teacher, coach, and owner of an LLC to shape the representation of his clients, and consider their needs beyond the traditional framework of litigation. Mr. Buckley earned his B.A. degree from Brown University and his J.D. degree from American University Washington College of Law.

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Cianna G Halloran

Cianna G. Halloran

Winthrop & Weinstine
Cianna Halloran

is an attorney at Winthrop & Weinstine, where she practices in business and commercial litigation. She earned her B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and her J.D. degree from University of St. Thomas School of Law.

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Erin K Taylor

Erin K. Taylor

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Erin Taylor

is of counsel at Womble Bond Dickinson LLP. For over 15 years, she practiced in federal court as an assistant federal defender for the Western District of North Carolina where she represented clients under federal investigation and charged with federal crimes. Recognized for her trial experience and leadership qualities, Ms. Taylor was elevated to the position of Trial Unit Chief for the Charlotte Division of the Federal Public Defender. As the Trial Unit Chief, she handled a full caseload while managing a team of trial attorneys and legal staff. Ms. Taylor also acted as a liaison between the Federal Public Defender and federal agencies, including the U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. Marshal's Service and the U.S. Probation Office. She also serves as faculty for national trial skills training programs and electronic case management workshops. Ms. Taylor earned her B.A. degree from Wesleyan University and her J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

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Ripley Rand

Ripley Rand

Womble Bond Dickinson LLP
Ripley Rand

is a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson LLP. Prior to joining Womble Bond Dickinson, he served for six years as one of the Presidentially appointed United States Attorneys in North Carolina. In this role, Mr. Rand supervised hundreds of investigations and prosecutions and coordinated with multiple law enforcement agencies on national and international matters, including terrorism cases, white collar criminal investigations, federal criminal defense, and violent crime intervention. He also served for eight years as a state Superior Court Judge, presiding over thousands of criminal and civil cases throughout North Carolina. Mr. Rand was assigned to oversee complex civil cases by the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and handled hundreds of matters involving business disputes. With more than twenty years of combined prosecutorial and judicial experience, he has a deep background in handling investigative and enforcement matters, and crisis management issues; and devising successful strategies in dealing with law enforcement agencies such as DOJ, FBI, SEC, EPA, and others. Since joining Womble Bond Dickinson, Mr. Rand has represented a broad array of companies and individuals in criminal, civil, and regulatory matters involving complex fraud, antitrust, trade practice, federal criminal defense, and consumer protection actions. As one of the few lawyers with combined United States Attorney and judicial experience, he offers unique insights into the way government agencies approach investigations and regulatory issues. Mr. Rand helps clients design response strategies that put them in the best possible position to obtain favorable outcomes or avoid litigation altogether. He earned his B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel and his J.D. degree from University of North Carolina School of Law.

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Raymond R Grasing

Raymond R. Grasing

The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates
Raymond Grasing

is an attorney with The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates. He has more than 25 years of trial experience in New York. Mr. Grasing knows how to try a case in a straight forward convincing manor, and how to pare down the facts and issues to their essential parts to help a jury reach the correct decision. His understanding of the law, gained through his trial experience, provides his clients with a distinct competitive advantage, whether or not their case gets to trial. Mr. Grasing practices in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury, construction disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance coverage, collections, subrogation, arson, and fraud cases. He earned his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Stonybrook and his J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School.

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Kristofer Clark

Kristofer Clark

de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP
Kristofer Clark

is an attorney with de Beaubien, Simmons, Knight, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP. His practice is centered around representing defendants in personal injury cases. Mr. Clark earned his B.S. degree from University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law. He is a member of The Florida Bar and Orange County Bar Association. Mr. Clark is admitted to practice in all Florida State courts.

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