Courtroom Civility | Live CLE Ethics Webinar

Trial attorneys and litigators face mounting challenges in preserving professional decorum and protecting client interests when confronted with aggressive opposing counsel or hostile judicial temperaments. In high-stakes litigation, managing difficult courtroom dynamics requires a strategic blend of procedural mastery, trial tactics, and strict adherence to ethics and rules of professional conduct. As judicial patience thins and aggressive litigation tactics escalate, legal counsel must remain equipped to navigate bench hostility, preserve the record for appellate review, and defuse unprofessional behavior without compromising zealous advocacy.

In this CLE webinar, Devon Holstad and Jackson David Toof will draw on their extensive trial and complex commercial litigation experience to provide actionable strategies for navigating high-friction litigation environments. Attendees will gain practical insights into defusing hostility from the bench, handling overzealous or abusive opposing counsel during depositions and court appearances, and utilizing applicable procedural and ethical rules to protect the integrity of the proceedings. This program is designed for litigators, trial attorneys, and in-house counsel seeking to maintain professionalism and strategic command under courtroom pressure.