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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
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi 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
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Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
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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
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Zachary Monroe
Marti Kaufman
With Zachary K. Monroe from Kaufman Monroe Law, LLC + 1 other

Fri, Jun 26, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Strategies That Could Mean the Difference Between Acquittal and Conviction

When you're all that stands between your client and a guilty verdict, it's imperative that you know how to develop and deliver the best possible defense. From trial prep to jury selection, opening statements, and more, get the practical insights you need to effectively advocate for your client's freedom. Augment your trial skills - register today!

  • Learn how to craft a defense story that will resonate with the decisionmakers.
  • Discover how to elicit biases from jurors who are not likely to see things from your point of view.
  • Deliver an opening statement that captivates and persuades your audience.
  • Get practical pointers for staying in control during cross-examination.
  • Find out how to deal a powerful blow to opposing expert testimony.
  • Make the most of your last communications with jurors with winning closing argument tips.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Preparing for Trial and Developing Your Case Theme
  2. Voir Dire and Jury Selection Strategies
  3. Delivering a Powerful Opening Statement
  4. Direct Examination Strategies - Lay Witnesses
  5. Cross-Examination Strategies - Lay Witnesses
  6. Preparing for Expert Witness Battles
  7. Effective Closing Argument Techniques
  8. Legal Ethics

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status 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
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
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi 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
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas 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
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Preparing for Trial and Developing Your Case Theme

  2. Voir Dire and Jury Selection Strategies

    1. Preparing for Voir Dire: Overall Strategy and Research
    2. Structuring Your Introduction
    3. Effective Questioning Techniques: Ferreting Out Subtle Bias
    4. Peremptory and for-Cause Challenge Tactics
    5. Top 10 Voir Dire Mistakes to Avoid

  3. Delivering a Powerful Opening Statement

    1. Overall Structure and Introduction
    2. Conveying Your Theme and Theory
    3. Event Sequence and Evidence
    4. Addressing Weaknesses
    5. High-Impact Presentation Techniques
    6. What NOT to Do During Your Opening

  4. Direct Examination Strategies - Lay Witnesses

    1. Overall Witness Strategy and Relationship to Case Theme
    2. Sequencing Questions for Different Types of Non-Expert Witnesses
    3. Preparing Yourself and Your Witnesses
    4. Anticipating Areas of Cross-Examination
    5. Phrasing Questions Effectively
    6. Listening and Following Up
    7. Style, Posture, Objections, and Use of Exhibits and Diagrams

  5. Cross-Examination Strategies - Lay Witnesses

    1. Identifying Goals and Devising Your Plan
    2. To Cross or Not to Cross?
    3. Structuring Destructive Cross-Examinations
    4. How to Not Drop the Ball When Impeaching
    5. Phrasing Questions Effectively
    6. When to Stop Asking Questions

  6. Preparing for Expert Witness Battles

    1. Knowing When to Retain Which Expert
    2. Attacking (and Demonstrating) Qualifications and Reliability
    3. Preparing Experts and Structuring Direct Examination
    4. Cross-Examination Strategies and Questioning Lines

  7. Effective Closing Argument Techniques

    1. Goals and Organization
    2. Arguing Your Story, Addressing Weaknesses, and Attacking
    3. Style and Presentation Tips
    4. Concluding
    5. Getting Creative and Bold: Lessons From History

  8. Legal Ethics

    1. Decision-Making and Authority Issues
    2. Working With Clients Who Have Diminished Capacity
    3. Landmines in Witness Preparation
    4. Handling Client Lies, Omissions, and Misrepresentations
    5. Confidentiality Issues for Criminal Lawyers

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Zachary K Monroe
Zachary K.
Monroe
Kaufman Monroe Law, LLC
Marti L Kaufman
Marti L.
Kaufman
Kaufman Monroe Law, LLC
Speaker bio
Zachary K Monroe

Zachary K. Monroe

Kaufman Monroe Law, LLC
Zachary Monroe

is an attorney at Kaufman Monroe Law, LLC. He provides representation for special education law, divorce/custody/child support/visitation, car/truck accidents, DUI, criminal defense/state and federal, real estate, litigation, business formation, appeals, contracts, improper liens, juvenile court/criminal and civil, and property disputes. Mr. Monroe earned his bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and his J.D. degree from the University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Tennessee.

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Marti L Kaufman

Marti L. Kaufman

Kaufman Monroe Law, LLC
Marti Kaufman

is an attorney at Kaufman Monroe Law, LLC. He provides representation for special education law, divorce/custody/child support/visitation, car/truck accidents, DUI, criminal defense/state and federal, real estate, litigation, business formation, appeals, contracts, improper liens, juvenile court/criminal and civil, and property disputes. Mr. Kaufman earned his J.D. degree from the University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Tennessee.

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