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50 Trial Mistakes Even Experienced Lawyers Don’t See Coming

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Kathleen Erickson
Eddy Salcedo
James Weston
Gary Boyle
Gerald Castillo
With Kathleen M. Erickson from O'Neill McFadden & Willett + 4 others

Mon, Jun 29, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102030

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Overview

What Judges and Jurors Notice Long Before You Do

Many trial mistakes don't look like mistakes. They're subtle decisions - seemingly reasonable in the moment - that quietly erode credibility, dilute persuasion, and shape outcomes long before deliberations begin. This advanced trial program examines the small but consequential errors that surface at trial and matter most to judges and jurors. Audit and correct your own trial habits before they cost you credibility, control, or the verdict. Register today!

  • Identify preparation gaps that only become visible in the heat of trial.
  • Stop using voir dire questions that sound right but fail to effectively expose juror bias.
  • Learn how minor shifts in opening statements can have outsized impacts.
  • Prevent cross-examination choices that hand control to the witness.
  • Recognize evidentiary and objection opportunities before they disappear.
  • Avoid advocacy habits that quietly undercut your own witnesses.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. 6 Trial Prep Mistakes Judges and Jurors Notice (Even if You Don't)
  2. 8 Voir Dire and Jury Selection Blind Spots
  3. 7 Cross-Examination Tactics That Backfire
  4. 8 Evidence and Objection Opportunities Lawyers Miss
  5. 5 Closing Argument Mistakes That Cost Verdicts
  6. 5 Technology Missteps That Undermine Trial Advocacy
  7. 6 Opening Statement Decisions Lawyers Consistently Misjudge
  8. 5 Direct Examination Habits That Quietly Undercut Your Own Witnesses
  9. Ethical Risks in Everyday Trial Decisions

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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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Agenda

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  1. 6 Trial Prep Mistakes Judges and Jurors Notice (Even if You Don't)

  2. 8 Voir Dire and Jury Selection Blind Spots

  3. 7 Cross-Examination Tactics That Backfire

  4. 8 Evidence and Objection Opportunities Lawyers Miss

  5. 5 Closing Argument Mistakes That Cost Verdicts

  6. 5 Technology Missteps That Undermine Trial Advocacy

  7. 6 Opening Statement Decisions Lawyers Consistently Misjudge

  8. 5 Direct Examination Habits That Quietly Undercut Your Own Witnesses

  9. Ethical Risks in Everyday Trial Decisions

    1. Credibility, Candor, and Advocacy Balance
    2. Professionalism and Courtroom Conduct
    3. Witnesses, Evidence, and Fairness
    4. Ethical Decision-Making Under Trial Pressure
    5. Ethical Duties in the Use of Trial Technology and Digital Evidence

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Kathleen M Erickson
Kathleen M.
Erickson
O'Neill McFadden & Willett
Eddy Salcedo
Eddy
Salcedo
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
James K Weston II
James K.
Weston, II
Phelan Tucker Law, LLP
Gary W Boyle
Gary W.
Boyle
Boyle Law Office
Gerald E Castillo
Gerald E.
Castillo
Serpe | Andrews
Speaker bio
Kathleen M Erickson

Kathleen M. Erickson

O'Neill McFadden & Willett
Kathleen Erickson

is a partner with the law firm of O'Neill McFadden & Willett. She focuses her practice on a wide range of civil litigation defense and has extensive experience handling medical malpractice and healthcare defense matters. Ms. Erickson works with her clients through all phases of litigation, including investigation, motion practice, written and oral discovery, and trial. She represents hospitals and individual health care providers before medical review panels, in court and on appeal. Ms. Erickson earned her B.A. degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and her J.D. degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. She is a member of the Lake County Indiana Bar Association.

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Eddy Salcedo

Eddy Salcedo

Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Eddy Salcedo

is of senior counsel at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. He has extensive experience in such cross-disciplinary disputes, having successfully represented a wide range of clients in construction, partnership, trade secret, restrictive covenant, contract enforcement, and shareholder disputes. Mr. Salcedo began his practice in intellectual property, before moving on to representing complex real estate and construction clients in varied disputes, both in trial and appellate capacity. He then joined Seyfarth and further broadened his knowledge and experience base to include servicing the needs of financial institutions, insurance carriers, retail businesses, and manufacturers. Mr. Salcedo earned his B.A. degree from New York University and his J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law.

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James K Weston II

James K. Weston, II

Phelan Tucker Law, LLP
James Weston

is a board-certified civil trial lawyer at Phelan Tucker Law, LLP, in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been a practicing trial lawyer since graduating from law school in 1996. Mr. Weston practices in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death, professional negligence/malpractice, commercial litigation and general civil litigation. In addition to his trial practice, he regularly speaks to lawyers' groups on litigation and trial issues, insurance law, and other subjects. Mr. Weston earned his B.A. degree from the University of Iowa and his J.D. degree from Drake University School of Law. He is a fellow of the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers.

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Gary W Boyle

Gary W. Boyle

Boyle Law Office
Gary Boyle

is the founder of Boyle Law Office in Santa Fe, where his practice is focused in corporate law, family law and litigation. He currently serves as the virtual general counsel for ADL High Voltage, Inc. (Texas), EnergyComNetwork, Inc. d/b/a PayGo Utilities (Georgia), and Flask, Inc. (New Mexico). Mr. Boyle maintains an active litigation practice in New Mexico emphasizing family law. He is licensed to practice in the state courts of New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma, and in various federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Boyle earned his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University of Tulsa College of Law.

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Gerald E Castillo

Gerald E. Castillo

Serpe | Andrews
Gerald Castillo

is a partner at Serpe | Andrews. He has represented individual and corporate clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including wrongful death, personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice, health care liability, commercial litigation, and employment law. Mr. Castillo's other areas of practice include general litigation and professional injury, covering all phases of the defense from pre-suit claim handling through trial and appeal. He has tried cases to verdict both as a first and second chair and has arbitrated matters before the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Mr. Castillo has significant experience in representing individuals and entities in health care liability, medical malpractice, employment, and contractual matters. He has also represented and assisted Hospital Medical Executive Committees (MEC) with internal investigations and subsequent fair hearings related to MEC recommendations. Because of this, Mr. Castillo has been a frequent lecturer and presenter to hospital organizations on topics of HIPPA compliance, peer review, ethical considerations, end of life Issues, medical record maintenance, and nursing documentation. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from University of Dallas and his J.D, degree from University of Texas School of Law.

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