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Lee J. Hurwitz
Shareholder | Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
Christopher Cianci
Partner | Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP

Taking Your Trial Advocacy to New Heights: Strategies for Effective Presentations in the Courtroom | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Friday, May 31, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM ET

Preparing for a trial involves the strategic use of documents. Crafting a compelling narrative not only simplifies intricate legal arguments but also leaves a lasting impact that can influence decisions in favor of your client. Therefore, establishing a trial preparation strategy is critical, and it should begin to take shape during the document review stage.

Join Lee J. Hurwitz of Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney and Christopher Cianci of Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP for an in-depth discussion on the top strategies for winning trials. Our speakers will explore effective cross-examination techniques, the art of presenting complex evidence in an understandable way, and the use of rhetoric to influence courtroom opinions.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • The Psychology of Persuasion
  • Visual Advocacy
  • Mastery of Oral Advocacy
  • Case Preparation and Organization
  • Ethical Considerations

Agenda:

Lee J. Hurwitz, Shareholder
Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney
&
Christopher Cianci, Partner
Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP

  • The incorporation of AI in trial preparation, trial, and expert witnesses
  • In-trial organization to prepare for closing
  • Pre-trial preparation
  • Venue considerations and jury composition
  • Selecting the jury
  • Opening statement
  • Presenting your case-in-chief
  • Preparing your witnesses and exhibits
  • Use of expert witnesses
  • Responding to arguments and evidence
  • Closing statement
  • Verdict and post-verdict
  • Presentation of counsel and client
  • Use of narrative and humor
  • Lessons learned

Who Should Attend:

  • Attorneys
  • Paralegals
  • Legal Assistants
  • Law Clerks
  • Legal Educators and Students

Register for this course by clicking the “Take this Course” at the top of the page.

CLE Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webinar | Prerequisite: General knowledge of litigation and court procedures

Course Code: 1410939 | Total Credits: 1.5

CLE Credit:
MS CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 5/31/2025
GA CLE 1.50 Trial – Approved Until: 12/31/2024
CA CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 6/30/2025
PA CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 5/31/2026
TN CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 5/31/2025
WI CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
VT CLE 1.50 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1.50 Skills – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.50 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53

Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HA, MO, IL

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    • Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
    • Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
    • Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
    • Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
    • On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
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