Product Description

You learn about pretrial litigation in law school, but when your first actual case starts are you able to move forward with confidence? This intensive, one-day seminar provides newer lawyers, especially those with a solo or small firm practice and/or a focus on Superior Court, with the key skills required for pretrial litigation practice. You get behind-the-scenes insights and an in-depth look at what pretrial litigation truly involves.

Expert faculty give you a thorough overview of the pretrial process—from initiating the lawsuit or answering a complaint to voir dire—and provide you with highly practical, insider tips on how to succeed, as well as key pitfalls to avoid. They delve deeply into the nuances and strategy of pretrial litigation and cut straight to the pertinent issues that impact you. Take this course and start to master pretrial litigation, whatever your practice area.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

  Welcome and Introduction

  Julie R. Bryan, Esq., Amazon
  
• 9:15 – 10:45 a.m.

  Initiating the Lawsuit

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  Gwen Nolan King, Esq., Nolan King Law , Weston
  Alana Rusin, Esq., , Boston
  
• 10:45 – 11:00 a.m.

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  Discovery Methods

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  Caroline H. Bullerjahn, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP , Boston
  Adam Slutsky, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP , Boston
  
• 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

  Motion Practice and Expert Discovery

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  Margaret E. Ives, Esq.,
  E. Page Wilkins, Esq., Lurie Friedman LLP , Boston
  
• 3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

  Pretrial Preparation

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  John T. Graff, Esq., Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP , Boston
  Katherine A.K. Mumma, Esq.,
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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