Anatomy of a Trial: Young Lawyers Trial Skills Program - In-Person ONLY
A one-day boot camp training program for young lawyers featuring trial lawyers and judges.
Based on the real trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, this training will cover topics including opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, closing arguments, and a discussion with judges on what they want from a trial lawyer.
For your own safety, the safety of others, and in an effort to provide everyone with the most rewarding in-person meeting and event experiences possible, we request that you attend a CBA, DBA, or CLE meeting or event only if you have been fully vaccinated. Mask wearing is up to personal preference and comfort level. Masks may be required in some clinic settings. Please be cognizant and understanding of others’ preferences and courteous to all attendees.
Depending on CDC and/or state or local health guidelines, a rise in COVID-19 cases, or other circumstances that may threaten the well-being of our attendees, CBA-CLE reserves the right to change the event format.
If disability accommodations or special assistance are needed, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the scheduled program.
The program will be submitted for CLE accreditation in Colorado. If you need to seek accreditation in another state, please review the process and requirements for that individual state. CBA-CLE staff can provide a Uniform Certificate of Attendance, and it is the attendee’s responsibility to complete the accreditation outside of Colorado.
8:00 – 8:15 am
Call to Order, Opening Remarks and Welcome
Extended by Honorable Regina M. Rodriguez, The United States District Court, District of Colorado, and Paul Mark Sandler, Esq., Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler
8:15 – 8:45 am
Theory of the Case and Professionalism
Presented by Malcolm Wheeler, Esq., Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
8:45 – 9:10 am
Opening Statements
Presented by Eric Olson, Esq., Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney General, Colorado Department of Law
9:10 – 9:25 am
Demonstration of Opening Statements (Government)
Presented by Jon F. Sands, Esq., Sweetbaum Sands Ramming PC
9:25 – 9:40 am
Demonstration of Opening Statement (Defendant)
Presented by Paul Mark Sandler, Esq., Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler
9:40 – 10:00 am
Panel Discussion: Critique of Opening Statements; Questions and Answers
Presented by Honorable Michael Martinez, 2nd Judicial District, and Honorable Regina M. Rodriguez, The United States District Court, District of Colorado
Moderated by Eric Olson, Esq., Solicitor General, Office of the Attorney General, Colorado Department of Law
10:00 - 10:15 am
Stretch Break
10:15 – 10:40 am
Direct Examination
Presented by Jack R. Sperber, Esq., Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
10:40 – 10:55 am
Demonstrations of Direct Examination (Government)
Presented by Kenzo Kawanabe, Esq., Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
10:55 – 11:15 am
Panel Discussion: Critique of Direct Examination; Questions and Answers
Presented by Honorable S. Kato Crews, The United State District Court, District of Colorado, and Honorable Olympia Z. Fay, 2nd Judicial District
Moderated by Jack R. Sperber, Esq., Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Panel Discussion: What Judges Want from Trial Lawyers
Presented by Honorable Christine Arguello, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Colorado, Honorable Ross B.H. Buchanan, 2nd Judicial District, and Honorable Nancy E. Rice (ret.), Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc.
Moderated by Honorable Regina M. Rodriguez, The United States District Court, District of Colorado
12:00 – 12:25 pm
Twelve Secrets of Persuasive Argument
Presented by Paul Mark Sandler, Esq., Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler
12:25 – 1:00 pm
Pick Up Box Lunches, Lunch Break
1:00 – 1:25 pm
Cross Examination
Presented by Timothy Macdonald, Esq., Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
1:25 – 1:40 pm
Demonstrations of Cross Examination (Defendant)
Presented by Christopher Toll, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP
1:40 – 2:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Critique of Cross Examination — Questions and Answers
Presented by Honorable Karen Brody, 2nd Judicial District, Honorable William W. Hood III, Colorado Supreme Court, and Honorable Nancy Salomone, 20th Judicial District
Moderated by Timothy Macdonald, Esq., Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
2:00 – 2:15 pm
Stretch Break
2:15 – 2:40 pm
Closing Arguments
Presented by Maureen Witt, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP
2:40 – 2:55 pm
Demonstrations of Closing Arguments (Government)
Presented by Richard Bednarski, Esq., Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
2:55 – 3:10 pm
Demonstrations of Closing Arguments (Defendant)
Presented by Carolyn J. Fairless, Esq., Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
3:10 – 3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Critique of Closing Arguments; Questions and Answers
Presented by Honorable Brian Boatright, Colorado Supreme Court, Honorable Carlos Samour, Colorado Supreme Court, and Honorable Timothy Schutz, 4th Judicial District, Colorado Court of Appeals
Moderated by Maureen Witt, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP
3:30 – 3:35 pm
Closing Remarks
Extended by Honorable Regina M. Rodriguez, The United States District Court, District of Colorado
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $265.00 |
| CBA Member | $199.00 |
| ACTL Member | $199.00 |
| FFA Member | $199.00 |
| Paralega/Support Staff | $99.00 |
| Public Service/Government | $99.00 |
| CBA/DBA Young Lawyers Division Member | $99.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $0.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
- Ethics Credits:
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