Persuasive & Effective Trial Skills
November 2017
Persuasive & Effective Trial Skills
A very special program for young lawyers featuring Larry Pozner & the YLDs
Co - Sponsored by the Colorado Bar Association and Denver Bar Association Young Lawyer Divisions
Learning Objectives:
At the Persuasive & Effective Trial Skills programs, you will learn:
- Bullets for Persuasive
- Develop the Theory & Organize from Pre-Trial to Closing
- Learn Pozner’s Chapter Method of Cross
- How to Find & Maximize Your Style and Use a Notebook
- Planting Seeds during Voir Dire & Build Credibility
- Free for New Lawyer Edge Partners!
… and much, much more!
Program Description:
It’s designed to be very high-quality, litigation-oriented, professional development as convenient and accessible as possible. If you try cases or argue motions- this will make you a better lawyer. Get the collective wisdom of Larry Pozner, joined by sensational young, Colorado, Litigators: Nicole Black, Jake Eisenstein, and Jason St. Julien. The topics and learning objectives, from developing a theory of the case through closing are informative, fast-paced, and authentic.
Register Now - You don’t want to miss this program!
Program Agenda
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Registration
1:00 pm – 1:25 pm
Start at the Beginning: Developing the Theory of the Case by Thinking Ahead to Trial
Learning Objectives:
- Is the theory of the case the same as your theme for the case?
- Messaging of your theory throughout the life of the case as a key trial technique
- Letting your theory evolve based on the facts and law
- Organizing pre-trial practice to bolster your theme
- Organizing your trial presentation to best convey your theme to judge and jury
Presented by Nicole M. Black, Esq.
1:25 pm – 1:50 pm
No Trial Notebook? What’s the Worst that Could Happen?
Learning Objectives:
- Why organization is important.
- Your style is your style: find one.
Presented by Jason A. St. Julien, Esq.
1:50 pm – 2:15 pm
Witness Preparation: Where You Win Your Case.
Learning Objectives:
- “Hold their hand.”
- Preparation v. Coaching
- Know their “baggage.”
- The “truth statement.”
Presented by Jason A. St. Julien, Esq.
2:15 pm – 2:40 pm
Why Effective Direct Examination is about Listening to the Room
Learning Objectives:
- Easing into the case: your witness’ credibility begins the dialogue of your case
- Managing the podium: what to have with you and what to have at counsel table, and why
- Managing yourself as the examiner: listen, then listen harder
- Managing your witness: an on point witness is the Star
- Managing your time: the importance of recognizing witness fatigue and counsel monotony
- Wrapping up: let the witness’ words reinforce your theme and tie up loose ends
Presented by Nicole M. Black, Esq.
2:40 pm – 2:55 pm
Networking Break
2:55 pm – 3:25 pm
The Chapter Method of Cross
Learning Objectives:
- Breaking cases into understandable parts
- Putting facts into our best context
- Recognizing events valuable for cross-examination
- How chapter method derails the opponent’s presentation
Presented by Larry Pozner, Esq.
3:25 pm – 3:50 pm
Voir Dire Techniques – Setting the Stage for Success
Learning Objectives
- Building credibility and breaking “lawyer” stereotypes
- Keeping the jury talking
- The ABC’s of deselection
- Using preemptory and cause challenges
- Planting seeds for closing
Presented by Jake C. Eisenstein, Esq.
3:50 pm – 4:15 pm
Keying Opening Statement to Cross-Examination
Learning Objectives:
- Giving the theory driven opening
- The 3 techniques that win votes now
- Time-saving methods of constructing opening
Presented by Larry Pozner, Esq.
4:15 pm – 4:40 pm
Closing Arguments – Arming Your Favorable Jurors
Learning Objectives:
- Structuring your closing
- Focusing on case themes
- Teaching the law
- Using evidence to support the law
- Being sincere
Presented by Jake C. Eisenstein, Esq.
4:40 pm – 5:00 pm
All Faculty Panel Discussion
An interactive discussion of practice tips, diverse approaches, successful techniques and a variety of trial skills involving the entire faculty.
5:00 pm
Adjourn to Reception
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Reception - Co-Sponsored by the New Lawyer Edge and the YLDs of the DBA & CBA
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $199.00 |
| CBA Member | $179.00 |
| CBA Litigation Section Member | $159.00 |
| Attorneys in Practice 5 YEARS or Less | $159.00 |
| Paralegal/Legal Support Staff | $139.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $0.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 5.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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