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Evidence Presentation, Objections, and Admission in Alabama

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Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Live Online
6 hours
Tony Graffeo
Ellen Mathews
Ellie Friedman
With Tony Graffeo from Alexander Shunnarah Injury Lawyers, PC + 2 others

Mon, Dec 14, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Turn Rules Into Real-World Results

Tired of hearing recitations of the rules? So are we! That's why we've designed this course to be the antidote to dry, theory-heavy evidence lessons. No more memorizing endless rules: this online seminar dives straight to the practical side of evidence with refreshers, examples, and real-world lessons to help you master the basics of evidence law. Leave with newfound confidence and strategies you can apply immediately - register today!

  • Learn how to properly lay a foundation for exhibits and witness testimony.
  • Discover ways to authenticate social media posts, texts, AI-generated evidence, and other ESI.
  • Review the nuances of making objections in depositions vs. in the courtroom.
  • Throw opposing counsel off balance by strategically objecting to evidence, questions, and testimony.
  • Find out how to build up expert credibility - or tear it down.
  • Turn the oft-confusing hearsay rule and exceptions into tools you can use effectively.
  • Avoid needless objections that violate decorum and irritate the judge and jury.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Step by Step: Introducing Exhibits Into Evidence (With Foundation Questions)
  2. Expert Witness Testimony: From Qualification to Cross-Examination
  3. Objection! When to Object and How to Respond Effectively
  4. Applying Hearsay Objections and Exceptions (With Scenarios)
  5. ESI and AI - Oh My! Authenticating Digital and AI-Generated Evidence
  6. The Legal Ethics of Evidence

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Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Step by Step: Introducing Exhibits Into Evidence (With Foundation Questions)

    1. Evidence Preparation Best Practices
    2. Laying an Evidentiary Foundation
      1. Testimonial Evidence
      2. Real/Physical Evidence
      3. Documentary Evidence
      4. Demonstrative Evidence
    3. Common Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing Evidence
    4. Practical Tips and Tools for Presenting Evidence to the Court

  2. Expert Witness Testimony: From Qualification to Cross-Examination

    1. Legal Standards for Expert Testimony
    2. Qualifying an Expert Witness and Laying the Foundation for Testimony
    3. Presenting Expert Testimony in Court: Direct Examination Tips
    4. Cross-Examination and Impeachment Techniques

  3. Objection! When to Object and How to Respond Effectively

    1. Deposition vs. Trial Objections
    2. Objections to Documentary Evidence or Exhibits
    3. Objections to Improper Questions
    4. Objections to Inadmissible Testimony
    5. Using Pretrial Motions in Limine
    6. Curative Instructions and Requests/Motions to Strike

  4. Applying Hearsay Objections and Exceptions (With Scenarios)

  5. ESI and AI - Oh My! Authenticating Digital and AI-Generated Evidence

    1. Authenticating Social Media Posts, Texts, Emails, and Other ESI
    2. How to Recognize Manipulated or AI-Generated Evidence
    3. Creating or Enhancing Exhibits by Using AI
    4. Admissibility of AI-Generated Evidence

  6. The Legal Ethics of Evidence

    1. Truthfulness in Presenting Evidence
    2. Ethical Duties Surrounding Preservation and Chain of Custody
    3. Ethics of ESI
    4. Confidentiality and Privilege
    5. Objection Etiquette and Courtroom Civility
    6. Ethics of Expert Testimony

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar is designed for trial attorneys.

Speakers

Tony Graffeo
Tony
Graffeo
Alexander Shunnarah Injury Lawyers, PC
Ellen T Mathews
Ellen T.
Mathews
Burr & Forman LLP
Ellie Friedman
Ellie
Friedman
Huff, Powell & Bailey
Speaker bio
Tony Graffeo

Tony Graffeo

Alexander Shunnarah Injury Lawyers, PC
Tony Graffeo

is the managing attorney at the Huntsville offices of Alexander Shunnarah Injury Attorneys, P.C., where he concentrates on litigation of motor vehicle collision cases and other personal injury matters. He also has extensive experience litigating cases involving defective products, medical negligence, and premises liability. Mr. Graffeo is a member of the Alabama and Tennessee state bars, Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, American Association for Justice and Alabama Association for Justice. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. degree from the University of Alabama School of Law.

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Ellen T Mathews

Ellen T. Mathews

Burr & Forman LLP
Ellen Mathews

is a partner with Burr & Forman LLP's general commercial litigation and intellectual property groups. She represents institutional clients and individuals in a broad range of litigation matters, including contract disputes between businesses, disputes between franchisors and franchisees, financial services matters involving retail banks, credit card companies, and mortgage originators or servicers, disputes relating to distributorship, manufacturing, license, and warranty agreements, and operating agreement and shareholder disputes. Ms. Mathews also regularly represents clients in intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. Her patent experience involves a wide variety of technologies, such as devices for remotely communicating with and controlling electronic apparatuses, programmable light timers, work gear and tools, medical devices, and sporting goods and equipment. Ms. Mathew's trademark and copyright practice focuses primarily on the food and beverage, retail clothing, and music industries. Her intellectual property practice also extends to patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, maintaining intellectual property portfolios, policing intellectual property rights, and assisting in franchise due diligence. Ms. Mathews is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Florida and North Carolina. She has represented clients in federal district courts in Alabama, California, Florida, New York, North Carolina and Texas. Ms. Mathews also represents clients in USPTO and US Copyright Office matters. She has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for her commercial litigation practice since 2023.

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Ellie Friedman

Ellie Friedman

Huff, Powell & Bailey
Ellie Friedman

is attorney at Huff, Powell & Bailey. Her practice is devoted primarily to medical malpractice defense. Ms. Friedman represents physicians, providers, and healthcare entities in high exposure, complex litigation. She has been practicing law since 2016. Before joining the firm, Ms. Friedman was a deputy district attorney in the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office in the Birmingham Division located in Birmingham, Alabama. She prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses to capital murder. After leaving the Jefferson County District Attorney's office, Ms. Friedman joined the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office as a senior assistant district attorney in the Homicide and Gang Unit. As a senior assistant district attorney, she handled complex, gang-related homicides involving multiple victims and multiple defendants. Ms. Friedman earned her B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from University of Alabama and her J.D. degree University of Alabama School of Law.

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