Product Description

Diplomatic and tactful communication—both verbal and nonverbal—combined with a confident, poised demeanor are vital to success as a trial attorney. Every aspect of hearing and trial work requires a professional courtroom presence to strengthen your representation of your client. New attorneys entering the practice need to develop effective habits, while experienced practitioners require a continuous self-assessment to refine their abilities.

This program helps you discover your communication strengths and weaknesses, assess the intent of your message against the possible outcomes, enhance your communication style, maintain composure with interruptions, and influence outcomes through a calculated message. You learn to communicate more effectively through active listening and develop a method to create a powerful presence to achieve positive results.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30-9:50

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Hon. Dennis J. Curran, Massachusetts Superior Court (Ret.) , Wellesley Hills
  Megan C. Deluhery, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP , Boston
  
• I. Before Trial
• 9:50 - 10:20 am

  Panel on Pretrial Matters: Dispositive Motions, Rule 16 and Pretrial Conferences

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  Theresa Kelly Banash, Esq., Orsi Arone Rothenberg & Turner LLP , Needham Heights
  Lawrence J. Casey, Esq., Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, PC , Boston
  Peter M. Durney, Esq., Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP , Boston
  Grace V.B. Garcia, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  Marc D. Padellaro, Esq., Monahan & Padellaro , Medford
  
• II. At Trial
• 10:20 - 10:50 am

  Panel on Voir Dire and Opening Statements

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  William J. Dailey, Jr., Esq.,
  Brian C. Dever, Esq., Keches Law Group, PC , Bridgewater
  Christopher A. Duggan, Esq., Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo LLP , Lincoln
  Chrisann Leal, Esq., Curtin, Murphy & O'Reilly, PC , North Dartmouth
  Jeffrey L. McCormick, Esq.,
  Douglas K. Sheff, Esq., Sheff Law Offices, PC , Boston
  Hon. Valerie A. Yarashus, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 10:50 - 10:55 am

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 10:55 - 11:25 am

  Panel on Direct Examination and Evidence

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  John J. Carroll, Esq., Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, PC , Boston
  Kristyn M.Bunce DeFilipp, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP , Boston
  Adam R. Satin, Esq., Lubin & Meyer, PC , Boston
  ,
  Paul E. White, Esq., Arent Fox LLP , Boston
  
• 11:25 - 11:50 am

  Panel on Cross-Examination

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  David P. Angueira, Esq., Swartz & Swartz, PC , Boston
  Steven M. Ballin, Esq., Ballin & Associates, LLC , Foxboro
  John C. DeSimone, Esq., Mitchell & DeSimone , Boston
  Melissa Juarez, Esq., Suffolk Superior Court
  Elizabeth N. Mulvey, Esq., Libby Hoopes Brooks & Mulvey, P.C. , Boston
  Dante G. Mummolo, Esq., Iannella and Mummolo , Boston
  Marsha V. Kazarosian, Esq., Kazarosian Costello LLP , Haverhill
  
• 11:50 - 12:15 pm

  Panel on Closing Arguments

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  Jeffrey N. Catalano, Esq., Keches Law Group, PC , Bridgewater
  Vincent N. DePalo, Esq., Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo, LLP , Boston
  Christopher A. Kenney, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC , Boston
  Michael E. Mone, Sr., Esq.,
  Adam R. Satin, Esq., Lubin & Meyer, PC , Boston
  Neil Sugarman, Esq., Sugarman and Sugarman, PC , Boston
  
• 12:15- 12:20pm

  5 Quick Tips with Judge Curran

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  Hon. Dennis J. Curran, Massachusetts Superior Court (Ret.) , Wellesley Hills
  
• 12:20 - 12:30 pm

  Panel on Closing Arguments (continued)

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  Jeffrey N. Catalano, Esq., Keches Law Group, PC , Bridgewater
  Christopher A. Kenney, Esq., Kenney & Sams, PC , Boston
  Vincent N. DePalo, Esq., Smith Duggan Buell & Rufo, LLP , Boston
  Michael E. Mone, Sr., Esq.,
  Adam R. Satin, Esq., Lubin & Meyer, PC , Boston
  Neil Sugarman, Esq., Sugarman and Sugarman, PC , Boston
  

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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