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Trial Prep in 60 Minutes: A Tool Kit for Family Law Attorneys

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55 minutes
Kathryn Mickelson
With Kathryn H. Mickelson from Beermann LLP
Recorded September 18, 2025
Product ID 100901

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Overview

Discover New Trial Preparation Strategies Every Family Lawyer Should Know

Whether it's your first family law trial, or you just want to freshen up your skills, this course is for you! Join our veteran faculty as they hand out tips and tricks for preparing your client for trial, readying evidence, and preparing for direct and cross-examinations. Stay ahead in your family law practice - register today!

  • Find out the first steps you need to take once you know a case is going to trial.
  • Determine how to prepare key witnesses for trial.
  • Obtain tips for drafting powerful opening statements and closing arguments.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Trial Prep Timeline and Checklist for Family Law Attorneys
  2. Preparing Clients and Core Witnesses for Trial
  3. Organizing Exhibits and Evidence: Key Rules and Tips for Building a Strong Case
  4. Crafting Opening Statements and Closing Arguments in Family Law Cases
  5. Preparing for Direct and Cross-Examinations: What You Need to Know
  6. Preparing Effective Trial Notebooks

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Pending 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Trial Prep in 60 Minutes: A Tool Kit for Family Law Attorneys

    1. Trial Prep Timeline and Checklist for Family Law Attorneys
    2. Preparing Clients and Core Witnesses for Trial
    3. Organizing Exhibits and Evidence: Key Rules and Tips for Building a Strong Case
    4. Crafting Opening Statements and Closing Arguments in Family Law Cases
    5. Preparing for Direct and Cross-Examinations: What You Need to Know
    6. Preparing Effective Trial Notebooks

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Kathryn H Mickelson
Kathryn H.
Mickelson
Beermann LLP
Speaker bio
Kathryn H Mickelson

Kathryn H. Mickelson

Beermann LLP
Kathryn Mickelson

is a divorce and family law equity partner at Beermann. She tailors each case, whether it involves dissolution of marriage proceedings (pre- and post-decree), paternity matters, prenuptial agreements or actions involving domestic violence, to her client’s individual needs. The only equity partner in the firm who rose from law clerk to owner, Ms. Mickelson channels her drive, assertiveness and tenacity into each case she handles. With 20 years of experience in family law, she knows that each family is different and every case presents as a new opportunity to help individuals transition to a new chapter in their lives that promotes financial and emotional dignity. Ms. Mickelson's ability to listen and hear her clients is one of her biggest strengths. Her trial and courtroom experience is extensive, however when costly litigation can be avoided, she will draw on her experience as a certified mediator to settle cases efficiently and expeditiously. Ms. Mickelson is known by her peers, colleagues and judges for her practical approach to problem solving and her keen understanding that the family and its individual members continue to exist and thrive long after family law matters are resolved. It is this understanding that has enabled her to help her clients maneuver through the family law system in a confident manner.

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