Pre-Trial and Evidentiary Hearings | On-Demand Webinar

A Comprehensive Guide on Pre-Trial and Evidentiary Hearings: Preparation Strategies You Need to Know | On-Demand Webinar

Webinar Date: Monday, September 21, 2020, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET)

Effective pre-trial and evidentiary hearings can have a substantial impact on the formal trial. Because the major part of a case is sought to be resolved during this phase, the credibility and success of this hearing can significantly affect the outcome of the case. It is, therefore, important that lawyers have a competitive strategy for these hearings to ensure favorable results for their clients.

Listen as a panel of distinguished practitioners and thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group provide the audience with a comprehensive guide on pre-trial and evidentiary hearings preparations. Speakers will also identify red flags during this trial phase and offer a strategic approach to mitigate potential risks.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

• Pre-Trial and Evidentiary Hearings: Legal Overview
• Trends and Updates
• Notable Cases
• Common Risks and Pitfalls
• Best Preparation Strategies

Agenda:

Kathleen Massimo, Partner, Houser LLP

• Pre-trial hearing goal: narrow the issues.
• Be Prepared. Best practice: know the judge/court’s rules, pre-mark your evidence for hearing, come prepared with case law on key issues, prepare challenges to expected evidence by your adversary.
• Key exhibits: recognizing them and admitting them.
• Virtual hearings: technology, witness preparation and logistics and best practices.

Christopher Cianci, Senior Associate, Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP

• The effective use of judicial notice for pre-trial hearings in federal and California courts: what applies and how best to apply it
• The party declaration in support of summary judgment motions in federal and California courts
• Organizational tips for the submission of evidence in support of summary judgment motions in federal and California courts

Angela de Cespedes, Partner, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

• The Art of Effective Preparation

• Knowing Your Audience (a/k/a the Judge)

• Virtual Hearings: Tips & Pitfalls to Avoid