YLD Litigation Nuts and Bolts: Trial Skills - Webinar
Whether you are brand new to the practice or a seasoned trial attorney, it's always useful to hear new perspectives on trial skills. Learn the tips and tricks that our faculty of experienced trial attorneys have picked up over their years of experience. We'll cover jury selection, opening and closing statements, direct, cross, and expert examinations, and the application of the rules of evidence on the day of trial.
CBA-CLE will email webinar access information 24-48 hours before the program.
Home studies will be available 2-3 weeks following the live program.
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The program is accredited in Colorado. 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
9:00-9:10 am
Introductory Remarks
Presented by Kellian Coggswell, Esq., Griffiths Law PC, and Chelsea Princell, Esq., Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services
9:10-10:00 am
Jury Selection
After months of preparation, your case is now in the hands of a group of regular citizens. Learn how you can use the jury selection process to create the foundations of a successful trial.
Presented by Emily Warren, Esq., The W
10:00-10:50 am
Opening Statements
Set your case off on the right foot with a great opening statement.
Presented by Bradley H. Moloney, Esq., The Moloney Law Firm
10:50-11:00 am
Morning Break
11:00-11:50 am
Direct Examination
Learn how to help your witness tell their story, and the keys to getting evidence admitted through a friendly witness.
Presented by Kellian Coggswell, Esq., Griffiths Law, PC
11:50 am-1:00 pm
Lunch on your own
1:00-1:50 pm
Cross Examination
Learn to effectively lead a witness, and how to use an opposing witness to introduce key pieces of evidence.
Speaker to be named
1:50 - 2:40 pm
Dealing with Expert Witnesses
Who can be an expert, what can they testify to, how do you get them qualified, and how do you cross someone who knows more than you do?
Presented by Paige Singleton, Esq., Ramos Law
2:40-2:50 pm
Afternoon Break
2:50-3:40 pm
Evidence in Trial
What evidence do you need to prove the elements of your case? How can you get each piece of evidence in? When should you object to opposing counsel's offers of evidence?
Presented by Ciara Anderson, Esq., Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC
3:40-4:30 pm
Closing Arguments
Learn how to educate and persuade your judge or jury with a compelling closing argument.
Presented by Jennifer Gersch, Esq., Path Forward Legal
4:30 pm
Adjourn
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $529.00 |
| CBA Member | $399.00 |
| Public Service/Government | $199.50 |
| Active Military | $199.50 |
| Paralegal/Support Staff | $199.50 |
| CBA Young Lawyer Division | $99.00 |
| Elite Pass Holder | $0.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $0.00 |
| Student Currently Enrolled in Law School | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 7.00
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