2025 Winning at Trial - In-Person
Once a year, the Colorado Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) gathers some of Colorado’s finest to share their expertise with you, the trial lawyer - regardless of your experience level. Pick up strategies, practical solutions and tips, techniques and skills at this premier trial skills and advocacy program.
CBA-CLE will email webinar access information to registrants 24-48 hours before the program.
Home studies will be available approximately 2-3 weeks following the live program.
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.
8:30 – 9:00 am
Registration and Coffee
9:00 – 9:05 am
Welcome Remarks
Extended by Jon Sands, Esq., JAMS, Maureen Witt, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP, Program Chairs, and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
9:05 – 9:50 am
Tips on Trial Preparation, Planning and Strategy
Presented by Timothy MacDonald, Esq., ACLU of Colorado
9:50 – 10:30 am
Opening Statement
Presented by Dru Nielsen, Esq., Nielsen Weisz LLC, and Barrett Weisz, Esq., Nielsen Weisz LLC
10:30 – 10:45 am
Morning Break
10:45 – 11:30 am
Direct Examination
Presented by Kenzo Kawanabe, Esq., Olson Grimsley Kawanabe Hinchcliff & Murray LLC
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Cross Examination
Presented by Kevin Kuhn, Esq., Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP, and Habib Nasrullah, Esq., Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Lunch Break (Box Lunch Provided)
CBA-CLE can provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options if attendees note their dietary needs during registration.
1:00 – 1:45 pm
Expert Witnesses
Presented by Laura Menninger, Esq., Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Closing Argument
Presented by Maureen Witt, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Afternoon Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm
Strategies for Mediation and Settlement Panel
Panel Members:
The Hon. Michael Hegarty (Ret.), JAMS
The Hon. Kristen Mix (Ret.), JAG Inc.
The Hon. Robert (Bob) McGahey (Ret.), JAMS
Gordon (Skip) Netzorg, Esq., Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Moderated by Jon Sands, Esq., JAMS
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Do’s and Don’ts – Moderated Judicial Panel on Effective Trial Skills and Presentations
Panel Members:
The Hon. Kandace C. Gerdes, Second Judicial District of Colorado
The Hon. Michael A. Martinez (Ret.), JAMS
The Hon. Jeffrey R. Pilkington, First Judicial District of Colorado
Moderated by Jon Sands, Esq., JAMS
4:45 pm
Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Extended by Jon Sands, Esq., JAMS, Maureen Witt, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP, Program Chairs, and Susie McNulty, Esq., CBA-CLE
4:45 – 6:00 pm
Networking Reception
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| Colorado ACTL Section Member | $399.00 |
| Paralegal/Support Staff | $199.50 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Public Service/Government | $199.50 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $199.50 |
| CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $20.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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