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Developing the Perfect Case Theme

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59 minutes
Kenneth Mastroni
With Kenneth J. Mastroni from Milano & Wanat LLC
Recorded May 19, 2026.
Product ID 101954

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Overview

Craft Compelling Narratives Every Juror Will Remember

Trial lawyers often struggle to make complex legal arguments memorable and relatable. Imagine presenting your client's case with a theme so compelling that juries connect with and understand your client's story. In this engaging program, our accomplished faculty outlines strategies for crafting and reinforcing a persuasive case theme from opening statements to closing arguments. Take your trial strategy to the next level - register today!

  • Uncover guidance for connecting legal theories to human experiences.
  • Gain storytelling techniques for crafting a powerful trial narrative.
  • Find out how to support your theme with repetition and framing devices.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Differentiating Case Theme vs. Case Theory
  2. Making Your Case Relatable: Connecting Legal Concepts to Human Experience
  3. Themes That Break Under Pressure - and How to Avoid Them
  4. Crafting Your Opening and Closing Statements Around Your Theme
  5. Building a Powerful Trial Narrative: Clarity, Brevity, and Storytelling Techniques
  6. Reinforcing Your Theme Through Evidence, Visual Aids, and Exhibits
  7. Tips for Supporting Your Theme: Using Contrast, Repetition, and Framing

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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
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 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 Approved 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
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Virginia 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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  1. Developing the Perfect Case Theme

    1. Differentiating Case Theme vs. Case Theory
    2. Making Your Case Relatable: Connecting Legal Concepts to Human Experience
    3. Themes That Break Under Pressure - and How to Avoid Them
    4. Crafting Your Opening and Closing Statements Around Your Theme
    5. Building a Powerful Trial Narrative: Clarity, Brevity, and Storytelling Techniques
    6. Reinforcing Your Theme Through Evidence, Visual Aids, and Exhibits
    7. Tips for Supporting Your Theme: Using Contrast, Repetition, and Framing

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Kenneth J Mastroni
Kenneth J.
Mastroni
Milano & Wanat LLC
Speaker bio
Kenneth J Mastroni

Kenneth J. Mastroni

Milano & Wanat LLC
Kenneth Mastroni

is with Milano & Wanat LLC, after ten years serving as a senior trial attorney with Nationwide Insurance Trial Division from 2014 to 202, where he was a member of the trucking litigation team, the large loss unit and the commercial lines litigation team. He has over 30 jury cases to verdict including over ten to verdict in the U.S. District Court. Prior to, Mr. Mastroni earned his B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1986 and his J.D. degree from Western New England University School of Law in 1989. He is admitted to practice in the state of Connecticut, U.S. District Court District of Connecticut and the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Mastroni has appeared before the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, Connecticut Supreme Court and Connecticut Appellate Court. He has served as deputy corporation counsel for the City of New Haven from 1996 to 1998 handling 42 U.S.C. 1983 litigation. He was a senior trial attorney with CNA Insurance staff counsel from 2004 to 2014, where he handled nursing home and dental malpractice litigation. Representative clients over the years have included McDonald's Corporation, Burger King Corporation, Dunkin Donuts and Mystic Aquarium. Mr. Mastroni's areas of practice focus on trial and appellate practice in personal injury, malpractice, municipal liability and product liability cases. 

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