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Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from Marion and Hamilton 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
Indiana Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice(Includes 15-minute break)
Panelists: Hon. Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet, Hon. Gary L. Miller and Hon. David Najjar
Moderator: Cari L. Sheehan and Kathryn M. Cimera
- Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
- Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
- Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
- Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
- Court Technology and Remote Hearings
- Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
- Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
- Evidence and Objections
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| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
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| Indiana CLE |
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3 Total | 12-12-2026 |
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Agenda
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Indiana Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice
(Includes 15-minute break)
Panelists: Hon. Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet, Hon. Gary L. Miller and Hon. David Najjar
Moderator: Cari L. Sheehan and Kathryn M. Cimera- Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
- Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
- Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
- Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
- Court Technology and Remote Hearings
- Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
- Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
- Evidence and Objections
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Hon. David Najjar
is a Superior Court Judge in the Hamilton County Superior Court.
Speaker bio
Cari L. Sheehan
is an assistant general counsel with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP with over 15 years of legal experience in civil litigation, conflicts of interest, and professional responsibility. In this role, she advises firm attorneys with respect to ethics compliance, risk prevention, and conflicts of interest. In addition, Ms. Sheehan assists in the review and negotiation of outside counsel guidelines, conflict waivers and engagement letters, and other items with ethical implications. She assists in providing ethical training and education within the firm to its attorneys and staff. Ms. Sheehan is an adjunct professor at the IU Robert H. McKinney School where she teaches professional responsibility. She is also a former assistant clinical professor of business law and ethics at the Kelley School of Business. Ms. Sheehan is passionate about promoting ethical awareness, integrity, and professionalism in the legal and business fields, and contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in these domains. She is a frequent presenter and author on ethics and professionalism in the legal industry. Ms. Sheehan is a recurring author with the Res Gestae, the Indiana State Bar Association's Member Journal, regarding the ethics curbstone; and has been quoted in publications for her knowledge on ethical topics. She is also an avid speaker, having given over 200 seminars on ethics and professionalism for various local and national platforms. Ms. Sheehan's primary area of research is regarding the ethics of AI and how it affects the legal and business community.
Speaker bio
Hon. Gary L. Miller
is a Superior Court Judge in the Marion County Superior Court.
Speaker bio
Hon. Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet
is a Circuit Court Judge in the Marion County Circuit Court.
Speaker bio
Kathryn M. Cimera
is an attorney at Mallor Grodner Plummer LLP. She focuses her practice on advising and counseling employers on compliance with federal, state and local employment, equal opportunity laws, and benefit laws, as well as complaints involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge. Ms. Cimera also has experience with ERISA compliance, and fiduciary obligations and board governance practices. She is admitted to practice in Indiana and California, and before the U.S District Court for the Northern and Southern districts of Indiana. Ms. Cimera earned her B.A. degree from Indiana University and her J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. She currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University, teaching employment law through the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
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