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Judicial Forum

Iowa Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

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Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 58 minutes
Matthew Sease
Jeanie Vaudt
Thomas Murphy
Lawrence McLellan
With Matthew Sease from Sease & Wadding + 3 others
Recorded December 12, 2024.
Product ID 99404

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Overview

Their Pet Peeves and Preferences Featuring Distinguished Judges from

Hearing what acting judges prefer to see in their courtrooms to make the gears of justice move more smoothly is invaluable to every attorney: veteran and novice alike. This unique forum offers a candid discussion between current state civil court judges on what they see in their practice, what works, and what they'd prefer attorneys avoid. Build your credibility - register today!

  • Walk through the key steps of the litigation process with commentary from the sitting judges.
  • Determine what cooperation between opposing counsel realistically means to judges.
  • Get guidance on clearly communicating your position in writing and at hearings.
  • Find new efficiencies in court technology and remote hearings: hear what works and what slows things down needlessly.
  • Give the decision makers everything they need to make the ruling.

Abbreviated Agenda

Iowa Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

Break 2:30 – 2:45
Panelists: Hon. Lawrence P. McLellan, Hon. Thomas P. Murphy and Hon. Jeanie K. Vaudt
Moderator: Matthew Sease

  1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
  2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
  3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
  4. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
  5. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
  6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
  7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
  8. Evidence and Objections

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Product ID 99404

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Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
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  1. Iowa Civil Court Judges Discuss Trial Practice

    Break 2:30 – 2:45
    Panelists: Hon. Lawrence P. McLellan, Hon. Thomas P. Murphy and Hon. Jeanie K. Vaudt
    Moderator: Matthew Sease

    1. Judges' Expectations for Written Submissions: Motions, Memos, Pleadings, Briefs
    2. Scheduling Hearings and Ex Parte Communications
    3. Discovery Matters and Opposing Counsel Cooperation
    4. Voir Dire, Jury Selection, and Juror Communication
    5. Court Technology and Remote Hearings
    6. Trial Arguments, Oral Advocacy, Court Etiquette
    7. Witness Examination Dos and Don'ts
    8. Evidence and Objections

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level online seminar is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Matthew Sease
Matthew
Sease
Sease & Wadding
Hon. Jeanie K Vaudt
Hon. Jeanie K.
Vaudt
Fifth Judicial District Court
Hon. Thomas P Murphy
Hon. Thomas P.
Murphy
Fifth Judicial District Court
Hon. Lawrence P McLellan
Hon. Lawrence P.
McLellan
Fifth Judicial District Court
Speaker bio
Matthew Sease

Matthew Sease

Sease & Wadding
Matthew Sease

is a partner in the law firm of Sease & Wadding in Des Moines. He focuses his practice almost exclusively on civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Sease has extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. He earned his B.S. and J.D. degrees from Drake University. Mr. Sease is a member of the Barrister Blackstone Inn of Court, Iowa State Bar Association and Polk County Bar Association.

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Hon. Jeanie K Vaudt

Hon. Jeanie K. Vaudt

Fifth Judicial District Court
Jeanie Vaudt

is a District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District in Iowa.

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Hon. Thomas P Murphy

Hon. Thomas P. Murphy

Fifth Judicial District Court
Thomas Murphy

is a District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District in Iowa.

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Hon. Lawrence P McLellan

Hon. Lawrence P. McLellan

Fifth Judicial District Court
Lawrence McLellan

is a District Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial District in Iowa.

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