Last fall, MCLE presented a one-of-a-kind program that brought together eight of the very best trial lawyers in Massachusetts for a series of informative "fireside chats." These "legends" gave invaluable tips about all aspects of the jury trial, from jury selection to closing argument. The program was so well-received that we decided to continue the conversation. Please join moderator Richard Zielinski, one of MCLE's most popular speakers, and Judge Kottmyer as they interview six distinguished trial lawyers about the art of direct and cross-examination of witnesses.

There will always be a need for trial lawyers, whether to handle a routine slip-and-fall, first degree murder, or bet-the-company IP case. But where new lawyers once had the opportunity to learn their craft at the feet of the masters and hone their skills trying smaller cases with little or no pretrial discovery, jury trials have become rare and expensive events. Young lawyers today must find creative new ways to make up for the lack of on-the-job training, and programs like this are an essential part of the puzzle. Our experienced panelists—all fellows in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers—give practical advice on how to effectively try jury cases, recreate dramatic moments from real trials and share war stories about great victories—as well as painful lessons learned in the courtroom.

Trial lawyers of all ages and experience levels will pick up invaluable tips and insights born of thousands of hours in the courtroom. There simply is no other way a trial lawyer coming up through the ranks can hope to replicate this experience today.