2014

Trial Skills Training Camp

Dallas May 2, 2014 Cityplace Conference Center
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Overview

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.

Learn from experienced practitioners, judges and courtroom technology professionals
Hear the latest on preserving error at every stage of trial and avoiding waiver
Identify the interplay between discovery and trial, including pre-trial orders and disclosures
Master conducting effective jury selection
Gain insight into the impact of the Golden Rule argument on opening statements, closing arguments and charges
Explore tactics for preparing a witness and avoiding disaster on direct examination
Maximize use of technology and visual aids
Examine the rules regarding depositions and learn how to use depositions at trial
Hear judges' perspectives on what does and doesn't work well in the courtroom
Analyze how to win and lose ethically
Devise a post-trial strategy, win or lose
Discover techniques for getting or fighting attorney fees
Interact one-on-one with the speakers in the "bullpen"

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, May 2, 2014
Presiding Officer:
Michael P. Maslanka, Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP - Dallas, TX
7:30 am

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.50 hr

The Scarlet W: Waiver

Don't get the label. Learn the latest about preserving error at each stage of trial, including evidentiary objections, jury charge issues and directed verdict or judgment as a matter of law (JMOL). Learn how to avoid waiving your argument on appeal.

Scott P. Stolley, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
9:00 am

0.75 hr

Voir Dire: Finding Your Enemies

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
9:45 am

Bullpen Break

Opportunity to talk one-on-one with morning speakers in the "bullpen."
10:00 am

0.75 hr ethics

Opening Statements and Closing Arguments without Violating the Golden Rule

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
10:45 am

0.25 hr

The Three Rules of Avoiding Disaster on Direct Examination

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
11:00 am

0.25 hr

Use of Depositions at Trial

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
11:15 am

0.50 hr ethics

Handling Winning and Losing: A Conversation

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
11:45 am

Pick Up Lunch

Included in registration.
Friday Afternoon, May 2, 2014
Presiding Officer:
Michael P. Maslanka, Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP - Dallas, TX
Luncheon Presentation
12:00 pm

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

How Judges Decide Cases

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
1:00 pm

Break
1:15 pm

0.50 hr

When You Lose: A Game Plan

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
1:45 pm

0.50 hr

When You Win! A Game Plan

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
2:15 pm

0.25 hr

Attorney Fees: Five Recent Cases You Must Know

The ins and outs of getting or fighting attorneys fees.

Lené Alley DeRudder, Alley DeRudder Law, PLLC - Plano, TX
2:30 pm

0.75 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Beyond the ELMO: Graphics, Models and Much More!

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
3:15 pm

0.50 hr

The Paper Chase

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
3:45 pm

Bullpen Break

Opportunity to talk one-on-one with afternoon speakers in the "bullpen."
4:00 pm

1.00 hr ethics

The Ethics of Witness Preparation: A Peek Inside the Woodshed

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
5:00 pm

Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Lené Alley DeRudder

Alley DeRudder Law, PLLC
Plano, TX

Jason S. Bloom, M.A.

Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc.
Dallas, TX

Adam Boesen

Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
Irving, TX

Trey Branham

Branham Law, LLP
Dallas, TX

Donna Brown

Attorney at Law
Austin, TX

E. Leon Carter

Carter Scholer Stafford Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Carl Cecere

Cecere PC
Dallas, TX

Jim Dolan, MA, LPC

Psychotherapist, Executive Coach
Dallas, TX

Sean T. Hamada

Carter Scholer Stafford Arnett Hamada & Mockler, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Marc W. Joseph

Haggar Clothing Co.
Dallas, TX

Monica W. Latin

Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Meyling Ly

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Dallas, TX

Ryan Malphurs, Ph.D.

Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
Irving, TX

Michael P. Maslanka

Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP
Dallas, TX

Justin McCoy

Courtroom Sciences, Inc.
Irving, TX

Laura McFerrin

Benchmark Legal Media
Dallas, TX

Hon. Kenneth H. Molberg

95th Judicial District Court
Dallas, TX

Prof. Frederick C. Moss (Emeritus)

SMU Dedman School of Law
Dallas, TX

T Nguyen

Turley Law Firm
Dallas, TX

Hon. Irma Carrillo Ramirez

U.S. Magistrate Judge
Dallas, TX

D. Shane Read

U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas
Dallas, TX

Scott P. Stolley

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Credit Info

Dallas

MCLE Credit

Texas – 7.50 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Family Law, Personal Injury Trial Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 7.50 hrs | 2.75 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 9.00 hrs | 3.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 9.00 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Dallas – May 2, 2014 – Cityplace Conference Center

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Dallas

Individual
Last day for $295.00 Regular pricing: Apr 23, 2014

$345.00 for registrations received after this time

Group 10% (5-9) (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $225.00 Regular pricing: Apr 23, 2014

$275.00 for registrations received after this time

Group 20% (10+) (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $200.00 Regular pricing: Apr 23, 2014

$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

Venue

Cityplace Conference Center

2711 North Haskell Avenue
Dallas, TX
214.515.5100
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Parking Information

Complimentary self-parking.

Nearby Hotel Accommodations

Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallas

3015 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
214.521.5151 (reservations)
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Accommodations

$159 room rate good through April 18. 2014 (subject to availability).

Parking Information

$24 overnight parking (valet only).

2014

Trial Skills Training Camp

Dallas May 2, 2014 Cityplace Conference Center Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Friday Morning, May 2, 2014

Friday Afternoon, May 2, 2014

Conference Faculty

Lené Alley DeRudder

Jason S. Bloom, M.A.

Adam Boesen

Trey Branham

Donna Brown

E. Leon Carter

Carl Cecere

Jim Dolan, MA, LPC

Sean T. Hamada

Marc W. Joseph

Monica W. Latin

Meyling Ly

Ryan Malphurs, Ph.D.

Michael P. Maslanka

Justin McCoy

Laura McFerrin

Hon. Kenneth H. Molberg

Prof. Frederick C. Moss (Emeritus)

T Nguyen

Hon. Irma Carrillo Ramirez

D. Shane Read

Scott P. Stolley

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

Cityplace Conference Center

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Nearby Hotel Accommodations

Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallas

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