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Real-World Insights on Jury Selection, Evidence, Cross-Examination, and More!
Countless hours in building a solid case theme and supporting it with admissible evidence are about to crescendo in the all-or-nothing storytelling contest. Are you ready? In this online seminar, experienced trial attorneys will reveal their hard-won insights and show you how to deliver your side of the case to the decision-makers with clarity, persuasion, and force. Gain the edge with these tried-and-true trial skills - register today!
- Prepare a trial notebook that provides all the documents and info you need at a moment's notice.
- Learn how to flush out jurors' true biases and attitudes during voir dire.
- Discover the recipe for opening statements that resonate with jurors.
- Get practical pointers on introducing exhibits and responding to objections.
- Refine your direct and cross-examination skills with tips from veteran trial attorneys.
- Make the most of your last arguments before the jury head into deliberations.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Creating a Trial Notebook - Your Blueprint for Trial
- Voir Dire and Jury Selection Tactics
- The Secrets to a Powerful Opening Statement
- Evidence Presentation, Objections, and Admission
- Direct Examination: Top 15 Tips in 30 Minutes
- Key Cross-Examination Strategies Every Lawyer Must Know
- Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions
- Ethics for Trial Lawyers
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| California CLE |
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6 Total |
| Washington CLE |
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6 Total |
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Agenda
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Creating a Trial Notebook - Your Blueprint for Trial
- Countdown to Trial: What You Need to Do and When
- Traditional vs. Electronic Trial Notebooks
- What to Include, What to Exclude, and How to Organize
- Developing Key Sections of the Trial Binder
- Using the Notebook and Troubleshooting From the Courtroom
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Voir Dire and Jury Selection Tactics
- The Written and Unwritten Rules of Jury Selection
- Juror Questionnaires and Research Tips
- How Jurors Think: What You Need to Know
- Building Rapport and Getting Jurors Talking
- Asking the Right Questions the Right Way
- The Big DON'Ts of Voir Dire Questions
- Avoiding Socially Desirable Response Bias
- Jury Selection Strategy: Who to Strike and How
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The Secrets to a Powerful Opening Statement
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Evidence Presentation, Objections, and Admission
- Rules and Procedures Governing the Introduction and Exclusion of Evidence
- Motions in Limine: The Trial Lawyer's Best Friend
- Using Documentary Evidence
- Spotlight on Email, Social Media, and Smartphone Evidence
- Lay and Expert Witness Testimony
- Demonstrative and Illustrative Evidence
- Hearsay and Other Objections: When to Use Them and How to Respond
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Direct Examination: Top 15 Tips in 30 Minutes
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Key Cross-Examination Strategies Every Lawyer Must Know
- Preparing for the Cross-Examination
- Maintaining Control of the Witness and Direction of the Examination
- Cross-Examining Experts
- Tips for Cross-Examining Difficult and Special Witnesses
- Witness Impeachment Tactics
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Closing Arguments and Jury Instructions
- Dos and Don'ts of Closing Arguments
- Organizing Your Closing Arguments
- Effectively Using Evidence
- Rebutting Arguments and Addressing Bad Facts
- Practical Insights on Discussing Damages
- Concluding Your Closing
- Jury Instructions: Standard and Special
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Ethics for Trial Lawyers
- Ethical Duties Toward the Tribunal
- Ethics of Evidence
- Improper Arguments
- Communicating With Witnesses
- Ex Parte Communications
- Juror Investigation, Contact, Bias in Jury Selection, and Jury Tampering
Who Should Attend
This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Robert D. Bohm
has been a trial lawyer for all of his nearly 43 years of practice. His firm, Robert D. Bohm, PLLC, has offices in Washington State and Arizona, where he represents individuals in cases involving wrongful death and serious injury and damages arising from incidents involving falls, and from property related insurance bad faith claims handling. Mr. Bohm earned his B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University and his J.D. degree from the University of Arizona. He is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in injury and wrongful death litigation. Mr. Bohm is admitted to practice in all Washington and Arizona State courts, the U.S. District Courts in the Western & Eastern Districts of Washington and Arizona, the 9th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice. Mr. Bohm previously served as president of the Arizona Association for Justice. With the American Association for Justice, he co-chairs the Spinal Cord Injury Litigation Group.
Speaker bio
Paul R. Taylor
is a partner with Byrnes Keller Cromwell LLP. He is a veteran trial lawyer, having tried over 40 cases to verdict or decision. He has been widely recognized for his trial skills. Following the verdict in a two-month jury case, the trial judge in open court described him as “one of the toughest cross-examiners” she had ever seen. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Membership in the college is by invitation only, and is limited to the top one percent of trial lawyers. Mr. Taylor is ranked among the top ten litigators in Washington by Chambers USA, which reports that he “has acquired an excellent reputation thanks to trial victories in cases involving matters as diverse as business ownership, antitrust and consumer protection, professional liability, employment and securities.” Matters he has tried include the successful defense of a $200 million legal malpractice case, defense of a criminal bid-rigging case against one of the nation’s leading energy producers, a specific performance case involving the relocation of an NBA franchise, a high-stakes patent dispute for one of the nation’s leading consumer products manufacturers, a First Amendment commercial speech case for a professional sports team, a federal criminal antitrust and perjury prosecution, a three-month civil rights and takings case, plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death claims, and real property disputes. Areas of concentration include real estate, professional liability defense, general commercial disputes, securities, antitrust and consumer protection, condemnation and employment. Finally, as Special Counsel to the Washington Commission on Judicial Conduct, Mr. Taylor has investigated and tried several judges accused of misconduct. Mr. Taylor is a member of the King County, Washington State and American bar associations. He received his B.A degree from the University of Washington and his J.D degree magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law.
Speaker bio
Ida L. Williamson
is a paralegal specialist for the law firm of Cozen O'Connor, where she specializes in litigation, trial practice, insurance defense, personal injury, premises and product liability with emphasis on discovery, medical record review, research, mediation, and trial practice. Ms. Williamson conducts medical research, legal and factual research, investigations, and client interviews. She also prepares medical chronologies, deposition summaries, pleadings, memoranda, witness and exhibit lists, digital and hard copy trial exhibits, and trial notebooks, as well as attending trial. Ms. Williamson attended Broward College in Fort Lauderdale.
Speaker bio
Scott Weaver
is a principal at Carney Badley Spellman, PS, in Seattle, Washington, where he practices in the area of commercial litigation, general civil litigation, real estate and business. His litigation focus includes real estate disputes, construction disputes, landlord tenant disputes, employment disputes, bankruptcy disputes, general business disputes and collections. Mr. Weaver is admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, the State Bar of California and the King County Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in federal, state and bankruptcy courts in both Washington and California. Mr. Weaver earned his B.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of San Diego and his J.D. degree from UCLA School of Law. He also earned a certification in commercial real estate from the University of Washington.
Speaker bio
Jamie Keeton
is a partner at Gavrilov & Brooks. As a litigator, she represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil matters, including personal injury, real estate, construction defect, employment disputes, and consumer fraud. Ms. Keeton is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, Texas, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Washington State, and Washington, D.C., and has appeared in courts across the western United States. She earned her B.A. degree from Arizona State University, her M.A. degree from UCLA and her J.D. degree from Loyola Law School.
Speaker bio
K. Robert Gonter, Jr.
is an attorney at Gates Gonter Guy Proudfoot & Muench LLP. He has served as lead counsel in over 1000 trials and arbitrations. Mr. Gonter has extensive experience handling cases involving spinal cord damage, severe burns, electrocution, brain damage, retinal and corneal detachment and transplant surgeries, as well as injuries to knees, shoulders, arms, legs and hands, wrongful death, employment disputes, Breach of Contract, and homeowners associations. He is an arbitrator and mediator for Los Angeles and Orange counties. Mr. Gonter earned his B.A. degree from the University of Puget Sound where he was placed on the Dean's List. He then earned his J.D. degree from Southwestern University School of Law. Mr. Gonter is admitted to practice law in California and Washington, and before the U.S. District Court Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals Ninh Circuit.
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