Winning at Trial: Your 2018 Trade Secrets of Top Trial Lawyers - Webcast
November 2018
Winning at Trial: Your 2018 Trade Secrets of Top Trial Lawyers
Co-sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers - Colorado Chapter
Program Description:
This is Big! Save Friday, November 30, on your calendar for your annual one-of-a-kind trial skills and advocacy program presented by the esteemed American College of Trial Lawyers - Colorado Chapter.
Attend and take a deep dive into key elements of a successful trial practice, including opening statements and persuasive closing arguments, effective cross examination, voir dire, arbitration and general presentation skills. Plus, you will gain insights on how to best use jury consultants in court proceedings.
Your distinguished faculty has handled many “high stakes” matters and are highly regarded not only in Colorado, but around the country. They are fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers' Lawyers of the Year, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Top 40 under 40, 5280 Top Lawyers, Benchmark Litigation Top 250 Women in Litigation, Lawdragon Top 500 Lawyers in America, published authors, distinguished alums, and/or Chambers USA Leading Lawyers.
Trial Lawyers of all experience levels will pick up tips, ideas, and insights from the outstanding agenda. Don't miss this unique opportunity to brush up on your skills and better represent your clients. Register now!
Learn How To Best:
- Impress with Your Opening Statement
- Best Work with Juror Consultants
- Conduct Voir Dire
- Present Your Case in Arbitration
- Please the Court
- Effectively Conduct Cross Examination
- Polish Your Criminal Trial Skills
- Give Your Best Closing Argument
Agenda:
Friday, November 30, 2018
8:00 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:25 am
Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
Presented by Christopher Toll, Esq., and Kenzo Kawanabe, Esq., Program Co-Chairs
8:30 am
Opening Statements
- Writing and Giving Engaging Opening Statements
- What’s Permissible and What’s Not
- Common Objections
Presented by Pamela Mackey, Esq.
9:20 am
Use of Juror Consultants
- Best Practices for When, How, and Why to Test Your Case and Themes
- Effective Use of Focus Groups, Mock Trials, and Other Methods
Presented by Shelley C. Spiecker, Ph.D., Senior Litigation Consultant
10:10 am
Networking Break
10:20 am
Advocacy in Arbitration
- Benefits of Arbitration over Litigation
- Practical Pointers for You to Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills in Arbitration
Presented by Jane Michaels, Esq.
11:10 am
View from the Bench (and Other Places)
- Tips for Success from the Perspective of an Arbiter and Former Judge, Commercial Litigator, and Denver Deputy District Attorney
- Build on Your Current Abilities as a Litigator to be More Effective and Persuasive
Presented by Ann B. Frick, Esq., Arbiter, Judicial Arbiter Group, Inc., and former Judge, Denver District Court
12:00 pm
Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm
Cross Examination
- Planning and Styles of Cross Exam to Take Charge
- Organizing Materials
- Pitfalls
Presented by Laura A. Menninger, Esq.
1:50 pm
Criminal Trials
- Key Trial Preparation and Presentation Differences Between Criminal and Civil Trials
- Tips for Polishing Your Criminal Case Skills
Presented by Rosalie Roy, Esq.
2:40 pm
Networking Break
2:55 pm
Voir Dire
- Proven Strategies and Techniques for Choosing Your Audience
- Use Rules to Your Advantage
Presented by Kevin J. Kuhn, Esq.
3:45 pm
Closing Arguments
- Why Your Side Wins
- Now You Can Argue
- Your Last Chance
Presented by Hugh Q. Gottschalk, Esq.
4:35 pm
Adjourn to Networking Reception
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $369.00 |
| CBA Member | $339.00 |
| CBA Litgation Section Member | $319.00 |
| ACTL Section Member | $319.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $169.50 |
| CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 8.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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