Whether you are a new attorney, a seasoned advocate or somewhere in between, don't miss Trial Skills Training Camp—an interactive, one-day trial advocacy course.
Scott P. Stolley,
Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
Lessons for conducting effective voir dire, such as how to expose a possible bias and prejudice in potential jurors through the use of scaling questions and binary questions on jury questionnaires, as well as the use of five generational issues in jury selection.
Moderator:
T Nguyen,
Turley Law Firm - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Jason S. Bloom, M.A.,
Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc. - Dallas, TX
Trey Branham,
Branham Law, LLP - Dallas, TX
Adam Boesen,
Courtroom Sciences, Inc. - Irving, TX
Zealous advocacy or ethical violation? Are there things said in opening statements or closing arguments that aren't ethical? Learn about the impact of the Golden Rule argument on opening statements, closing arguments and damages.
Moderator:
E. Leon Carter,
Carter Scholer Stafford Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Monica W. Latin,
Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
Jason S. Bloom, M.A.,
Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc. - Dallas, TX
Three tips for getting key witnesses ready to testify, including witness evaluation, witness training and witness effectiveness testing with mock jurors.
Adam Boesen,
Courtroom Sciences, Inc. - Irving, TX
An examination of the rules regarding depositions and how to use depositions in court.
D. Shane Read,
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Lawyers feel the pressure to win at trial. But how do they handle the temptation to cross an ethical boundary in order to win? How can a lawyer resist client pressure to cross a boundary? How should a second chair/associate deal with this issue if they see it? How can a lawyer handle losing and still maintain a sense of perspective? This session addresses these stressful issues and offer guidance on how best to deal with them emotionally and ethically.
Jim Dolan, MA, LPC,
Psychotherapist, Executive Coach - Dallas, TX
Marc W. Joseph,
Haggar Clothing Co. - Dallas, TX
The judges discuss what they see lawyers do in the courtroom: the good, the bad and the painful. Learn what works well and get best practice tips for successful litigators.
Moderator:
Michael P. Maslanka,
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Kenneth H. Molberg,
95th Judicial District Court - Dallas, TX
Hon. Irma Carrillo Ramirez,
U.S. Magistrate Judge - Dallas, TX
Yes, it happens. Transitioning from trial to appeal with a focus on the timing and substance of post-trial motions, bonds and notices of appeal.
Carl Cecere,
Cecere PC - Dallas, TX
Discussion of strategies for collecting on judgment, including post-judgment remedies such as judgment liens, garnishment, execution, turnover proceedings and receiverships under the DTPA.
Donna Brown,
Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
The ins and outs of getting or fighting attorneys fees.
Lené Alley DeRudder,
Alley DeRudder Law, PLLC - Plano, TX
Juries expect to see visual aids and technology in the courtroom. Learn from courtroom technology professionals about innovative tools to support your electronic trial presentation.
Moderator:
Sean T. Hamada,
Carter Scholer Stafford Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Ryan Malphurs, Ph.D.,
Courtroom Sciences, Inc. - Irving, TX
Justin McCoy,
Courtroom Sciences, Inc. - Irving, TX
Laura McFerrin,
Benchmark Legal Media - Dallas, TX
It’s not just a movie. This session focuses on the interplay between discovery and trial, including pre-trial orders and disclosures. Exciting? Maybe. Crucial? Definitely!
Meyling Ly,
Littler Mendelson P.C. - Dallas, TX
How far can you go in preparing your witness? Where is the line between preparing and coaching a witness? Explore strategies and tactics for preparing a witness with an emphasis on the rules that apply to witness preparation.
Michael P. Maslanka,
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP - Dallas, TX
Materials By:
Prof. Frederick C. Moss (Emeritus),
SMU Dedman School of Law - Dallas, TX
Alley DeRudder Law, PLLC
Plano, TX
Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc.
Dallas, TX
Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
Irving, TX
Branham Law, LLP
Dallas, TX
Attorney at Law
Austin, TX
Carter Scholer Stafford Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC
Dallas, TX
Cecere PC
Dallas, TX
Psychotherapist, Executive Coach
Dallas, TX
Carter Scholer Stafford Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC
Dallas, TX
Haggar Clothing Co.
Dallas, TX
Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P.
Dallas, TX
Littler Mendelson P.C.
Dallas, TX
Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
Irving, TX
Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP
Dallas, TX
Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
Irving, TX
Benchmark Legal Media
Dallas, TX
95th Judicial District Court
Dallas, TX
SMU Dedman School of Law
Dallas, TX
Turley Law Firm
Dallas, TX
U.S. Magistrate Judge
Dallas, TX
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX
Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX
$345.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 10% (5-9) (5 registrants minimum)$275.00 for registrations received after this time
Group 20% (10+) (10 registrants minimum)$250.00 for registrations received after this time
Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 25, 2014$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Apr 28, 2014
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