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Ultimate Trial Preparation Checklist for Attorneys

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 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
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 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 Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 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
Rhode Island CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia 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
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 54 minutes
Marni Berger
Louis Cohan
Alex Tramontano
Thomas Burt
Lora Turner
With Marni S. Berger from Kline & Specter + 4 others
Recorded October 01, 2025.
Product ID 101057

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Overview

Set Yourself Up for Success

Failure to properly prepare for trial can ruin your odds of a favorable outcome. Freshen up on all the essential parts of trial preparation, including perfecting trial briefs, outlining direct and cross-examination, and carefully crafting voir dire questions. You'll gain practical insights on preparing witnesses, drafting persuasive opening and closing statements, and more. Don't let preparation oversights be your downfall - register today!

  • Review pre-trial deadlines and discuss methods for staying on track.
  • Explore how to shape the evidence before trial begins with motion in limine.
  • Discover what goes into a high-quality trial notebook.
  • Unveil important questions to ask during direct examination.
  • Gain strategies for overcoming cross-examination traps.
  • Discuss using juror research to prepare for voir dire.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Trial Preparation Timeline: What You Should Be Doing and When
  2. Defining Your Case Themes and Preparing Your Opening and Closing Arguments
  3. Voir Dire and Jury Selection
  4. Readying Trial Notebooks and Exhibits
  5. Pretrial Briefs, Motions, and Filings
  6. Preparing for Direct and Cross-Examination
  7. Day-of-Trial Readiness: What to Do, Bring, Expect, and How to Handle the Unexpected

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Product ID 101057

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 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
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 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 Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 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
Rhode Island CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia 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
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 6 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 6 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 6 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

OnDemand Video

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 6.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Civil Trial

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0 - Civil Trial

Video Download - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 7.0 - Civil Trial

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Kansas CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Video Download - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Skills

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the skills requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the skills requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Rhode Island CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 6: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. This program is approved for 6.0 hours of CLE video replay credit in Rhode Island, including 0.0 of legal ethics.

Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 6: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. This program is approved for 6.0 hours of CLE video replay credit in Rhode Island, including 0.0 of legal ethics.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 6: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 6.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Paralegal Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).

Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.

Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, by Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.

New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 6.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 6.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).

Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.

Course Book (PDF Download)

CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Trial Preparation Timeline: What You Should Be Doing and When

    1. Key Deadlines, Dates, and Triggers
    2. Building a Trial Calendar: Strategies for Staying on Track
    3. Collaboration and Delegation: Who Does What and When?
    4. Creating Checklists for Each Day of Trial

  2. Defining Your Case Themes and Preparing Your Opening and Closing Arguments

    1. Developing a Narrative and Establishing Themes
    2. Setting the Scene: Preparing a Strong Opening Statement
    3. Drafting Impactful Closing Arguments
    4. Opening Statement and Closing Argument Missteps to Avoid

  3. Voir Dire and Jury Selection

    1. Avoiding Common Biases and Misconceptions About Jurors
    2. Investigating Jurors With an Ideal Juror Profile in Mind
    3. Getting the Most Out of Mock Trials, Focus Groups, and Jury Consultants
    4. Crafting Effective Voir Dire Questions
    5. Practicing Voir Dire: Tone, Pacing, and Follow-Up Questions
    6. Anticipating Pitfalls and Planning Around Them

  4. Readying Trial Notebooks and Exhibits

    1. What to Include in Your Trial Notebook and How to Organize it
    2. Considerations for Electronic Trial Notebooks
    3. Organizing Your Evidence and Coordinating With Opposing Counsel
    4. Planning for Admission: Laying Proper Foundation and Anticipating Objections
    5. Witness and Exhibit Lists
    6. Technology and Presentation Strategies for Exhibits

  5. Pretrial Briefs, Motions, and Filings

    1. Preparing a Case Statement
    2. Leveraging Motions in Limine
    3. Objections to Opposing Exhibits or Witnesses
    4. Perfecting Trial Briefs: Tips and Tricks
    5. Dos and Don'ts of Jury Instructions
    6. Verdict Forms 101
    7. Navigating the Final Pretrial Conference and Order

  6. Preparing for Direct and Cross-Examination

    1. Properly Preparing Your Witness
    2. Questions You Should Ask in Direct and Cross-Exam
    3. Establishing or Diminishing Credibility of Witnesses
    4. Getting to Know the Witnesses and Anticipating Their Answers
    5. Creating an Outline for Direct and Cross-Exam
    6. Bracing Yourself for Difficult Witnesses and Cross-Exam Traps

  7. Day-of-Trial Readiness: What to Do, Bring, Expect, and How to Handle the Unexpected

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for trial lawyers. Paralegals, legal assistants, and trial consultants may also benefit.

Speakers

Marni S Berger
Marni S.
Berger
Kline & Specter
Louis R Cohan
Louis R.
Cohan
Cohan Law Group, L.L.C.
Alex J Tramontano
Alex J.
Tramontano
Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
Thomas H Burt
Thomas H.
Burt
Wolf Haldenstein Alder Freeman & Herz LLP
Lora Turner
Lora
Turner
Delphi Litigation Strategies
Speaker bio
Marni S Berger

Marni S. Berger

Kline & Specter
Marni Berger

is a partner at Kline & Specter who focuses her legal practice on advocating for abuse victims, fighting for individuals denied insurance coverage, and securing recovery for cases involving medical negligence, birth injuries, and product liability. She is passionate about helping the most vulnerable members of the population in matters involving the subject of sexual assault and trafficking, institutional and domestic child abuse, and Title IX and civil rights violations. Ms. Berger is also dedicated to holding insurers and insurance brokers accountable for procuring inadequate coverage and failing to provide the coverage owed. She frequently lectures on emerging issues affecting victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and overcoming the insurance hurdles that oftentimes exist in cases involving such abuse. Ms. Berger earned her B.A. degree from The George Washington University and her J.D. degree from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.

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Louis R Cohan

Louis R. Cohan

Cohan Law Group, L.L.C.
Louis Cohan

founded Cohan Law Group, L.L.C., and has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years. He has been recognized for his trial experience by admission into the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Cohan has litigated more than $900 million in claims for his clients and recently secured a Verdict in excess of $66 million in a fraud case. He has done work in breach of contract, fraud, injunctive relief, punitive damages, employment, trade secrets, real estate, construction and construction defects, and civil rights litigation. Mr. Cohan's practice is concentrated on business litigation and employment litigation, as well as civil litigation. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from Emory School of Law. Mr. Cohan has served as chair of the Litigation Section, the largest section of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has also chaired the Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. Mr. Cohan has served on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Bar Association; and has chaired the Atlanta Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Atlanta Bar Association. He has received awards and recognition for his community and legal work. These awards include Super Lawyer, Legal Elite, Martindale-Hubbell's preeminent AV rating, American Board of Trial Advocates, America's Top 100 Attorneys, and the Celebrating Service Award. For many years, Mr. Cohan has chaired the Legal Run Around 5k road race, raising money for the children of injured and fallen Atlanta Police Department officers.

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Alex J Tramontano

Alex J. Tramontano

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
Alex Tramontano

is an attorney at Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP. Mr. Tramontano spent over a decade representing large corporations and well known insurers in defense of complex claims, catastrophic injuries, and insurance litigation matters. During his career as a defense attorney, Mr. Tramontano represented clients subject to claims with potential exposure estimates exceeding $100m. Mr. Tramontano has represented corporate clients in many types of disputes, defended potential class actions, represented major defendants in complex litigation matters, and represented parties involved in contract disputes and general liability defendants. Mr. Tramontano began his path toward law at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Police Department during his undergraduate education. He went on to earn his law degree at California Western School of Law in San Diego. While studying for his law degree, Mr. Tramontano worked for the San Diego County District Attorney as a Certified Legal Intern in the Superior Court and Insurance Fraud divisions. While at the District Attorney's office, Mr. Tramontano assisted in charging, prosecuting, and sentencing of felony level criminal charges.

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Thomas H Burt

Thomas H. Burt

Wolf Haldenstein Alder Freeman & Herz LLP
Thomas Burt

is a partner at Wolf Haldenstein Alder Freeman & Herz LLP. He has extensive experience in complex class actions representing clients including institutional investors such as public and labor pension funds, labor health and welfare benefit funds, and private institutional investors who suffered losses due to corporate fraud. Mr. Burt is part of the Firm's team that has recovered over $7 billion for investors. He also has extensive experience in antitrust law and has been at the forefront of several notable federal class action antitrust actions on behalf of consumers. He is a member of the Business Practice, Consumer Practice and Investor Protection practice groups with an emphasis on securities litigation, derivative litigation, transactional litigation, antitrust/competition law, and unfair and deceptive business practices law. Mr. Burt received his B.A., magna cum laude from American University and his J.D. from the New York University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; Eastern District of Michigan

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Lora Turner

Lora Turner

Delphi Litigation Strategies
Lora Turner

is a senior consultant at Delphi Litigation Strategies. Her combined legal and communication background provides a strong foundation for witness preparation, mock trials, focus groups, jury selection/voir dire, and all aspects of trial consulting. Ms. Kenyon earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in communication from Texas A&M University, and her J.D. degree from the University of Texas School of Law. While in law school, she received a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, making her well suited to assist in arbitrations and mediations.

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