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Mastering Courtroom Advocacy: Lessons From the Bench and Bar

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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 Pending 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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James Susag
Mondonna Ghasedi
Christopher Bragg
Jeanette Irby
James Kawashima
With James M. Susag from Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. + 4 others

Fri, Nov 20, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102657

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Overview

Become the Advocate Judges Remember and Respect Featuring Distinguished Judges from across the nation.

Great advocacy isn't about volume or flash - it's about earning the trust of the one person who decides the case. Too many capable attorneys lose ground in the courtroom because no one ever told them how their words actually land on the bench. This full-day program fixes that. Experienced judges sit down with skilled trial attorneys to show you what persuades and what falls flat: from building your case theory and arguing motions to examining witnesses and delivering openings and closings. You'll hear both sides of every moment: how to make the argument, and how it's received from the bench. Walk away a clearer, more credible, more effective advocate. Register today!

  • Learn what makes an advocate credible the moment they start speaking.
  • Build a clear case theory that carries through every part of trial.
  • Argue motions in writing and out loud in a way judges respond to.
  • Examine and cross-examine witnesses with control and purpose.
  • Deliver openings and closings that stick with the people deciding.
  • Stay on the right side of the ethical lines that govern advocacy.

 

Our Distinguished Panelists: Hon. Christopher W. Bragg, Hon. Mondonna L. Ghasedi, Hon. Jeanette A. Irby and Hon. James S. Kawashima

Moderated by: James M. Susag

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. What Makes an Advocate Credible
  2. Building a Case Theory That Holds Up
  3. Arguing Motions: On Paper and Out Loud
  4. Examining Witnesses With Control
  5. Openings and Closings That Land
  6. Advocacy and Ethics: Staying on the Right Side

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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 Pending 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. What Makes an Advocate Credible

    1. First Impressions: How Preparation and Presence Shape What a Judge thinks of You
    2. Habits That Build Trust With the Court (and Ones That Quietly Cost You)
    3. Reading the Room: Knowing When to Press and When to Stop Talking

  2. Building a Case Theory That Holds Up

    1. Turning the Facts Into One Clear, Simple Story
    2. Keeping Your Theme Consistent From Opening to Closing
    3. How Judges Spot a Theory That Doesn't Hang Together

  3. Arguing Motions: On Paper and Out Loud

    1. Writing Briefs Judges Actually Want to Read
    2. Making Your Point at the Podium Without Wasting the Court's Time
    3. Answering Tough Questions From the Bench on Your Feet

  4. Examining Witnesses With Control

    1. Direct Examination That Lets the Witness Tell the Story
    2. Cross-Examination That Scores Points Without Overreaching
    3. Handling Objections and Surprises Without Losing the Room

  5. Openings and Closings That Land

    1. Opening Strong: Framing the Case in the First Few Minutes
    2. Closing With a Clear Ask and a Reason to Rule Your Way
    3. What Judges Find Persuasive, and What They Tune Out

  6. Advocacy and Ethics: Staying on the Right Side

    1. Being Persuasive Without Crossing the Line Into Misleading the Court
    2. Being Honest With the Court, and What to Do When Something Goes Wrong
    3. Civility and Professionalism That Protect Your Reputation
    4. Ex Parte Communications in the Age of Constant Contact

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Litigators and trial attorneys across all practice areas will gain the most, whether they are early in their careers or seasoned and looking to sharpen. Paralegals who support trial teams will also benefit from understanding what wins in the courtroom.

Speakers

James M Susag
James M.
Susag
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Hon. Mondonna L Ghasedi
Hon. Mondonna L.
Ghasedi
St. Louis County Circuit Court
Hon. Christopher W Bragg
Hon. Christopher W.
Bragg
North Carolina Superior Court
Hon. Jeanette A Irby
Hon. Jeanette A.
Irby
Juridical Solutions PLC
Hon. James S Kawashima
Hon. James S.
Kawashima
O'ahu First Circuit Court
Speaker bio
James M Susag

James M. Susag

Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
James Susag

is a seasoned trial attorney and Shareholder with Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd with a focus on franchise and dealer disputes, real estate, and complex commercial matters. He has been the lead attorney in over 100 trials and arbitrations in state and federal courts across the country and in domestic and international arbitration forums. Mr. Susag has the unique perspective of a trial lawyer who has also managed complex litigation and developed strategic legal plans as in-house counsel. Clients appreciate his boardroom-to-courtroom experience in crafting resolutions for their business disputes. He earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from University of St. Thomas and his J.D. degree (Staff Member, William Mitchell Law Review), summa cum laude, from William Mitchell College of Law. Mr. Susag is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Ramsey County Bar Association, American Bar Association's Forum on Franchising and the International Franchise Association. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington, Kansas, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit.

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Hon. Mondonna L Ghasedi

Hon. Mondonna L. Ghasedi

St. Louis County Circuit Court
Mondonna Ghasedi

is an Associate Circuit Judge in Judicial Circuit 21, St. Louis County.

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Hon. Christopher W Bragg

Hon. Christopher W. Bragg

North Carolina Superior Court
Christopher Bragg

is a retired Senior Resident Superior Court Judge in District 20B.

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Hon. Jeanette A Irby

Hon. Jeanette A. Irby

Juridical Solutions PLC
Jeanette Irby

is a retired Circuit Court Judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. She is currently managing director of Juridical Solutions PLC, where she mediates family law disputes which are most suited to alternative dispute resolution. Judge Irby is experienced in all areas of civil litigation, including complex business disputes, divorce (equitable distribution, spousal support and custody), and personal injury claims. Before going on the bench, she practiced law with her primary focus on domestic relations. Judge Irby earned her B.S. degree from Central Michigan University and her J.D. degree from Thomas W. Cooley Law School.

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Hon. James S Kawashima

Hon. James S. Kawashima

O'ahu First Circuit Court
James Kawashima

is a District Court Judge in the O'ahu First Circuit Court.

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