Product Description

Remember Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird? Katherine Hepburn in Adam’s Rib? Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men? What their characters all had in common was an uncanny ability to captivate the courtroom.

But in real life, many trials quickly devolve into endless paper blizzards and sidebar conferences—and jurors are often bored to tears by the first recess. What techniques do great trial lawyers use to grab and hold the jury’s attention and, ultimately, obtain the desired verdict? Attend this unique online seminar featuring legends of the Boston trial bar to find out. The program also offers a view from the bench featuring the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, perspectives from a seasoned trial consultant, and expert commentary from one of MCLE’s most popular and engaging moderators, Richard Zielinski.

Agenda & Materials

• 2:00pm - 2:10pm

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Richard M. Zielinski, Esq., Goulston & Storrs, PC , Boston
  
• 2:10pm - 2:45pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: War Stories

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  Panel
  
• 2:45pm - 3:00pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: Themes/Theories of the Case

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  Harvey J. Wolkoff, Esq., Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP , Boston
  
• 3:00pm - 3:15pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: The Courtroom as a Stage

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  Dr. Phil James, Trial Solutions , Wappingers Falls
  
• 3:15pm - 3:35pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: Openings and Closings

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  Michael B. Keating, Esq., Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, PC , Boston
  
• 3:35pm - 3:45pm

  Break
• 3:45pm - 4:00pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: Direct Examination

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  Randall W. Bodner, Esq., Ropes & Gray LLP , Boston
  
• 4:00pm - 4:15pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: Cross Examination

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  Hon. F. Dennis Saylor, IV, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 4:15pm - 4:30pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: Demonstrative Evidence

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  Sarah Chapin Columbia, Esq., McDermott Will & Emery , Boston
  
• 4:30pm - 4:45pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: Courtroom Technology

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  Dr. Phil James, Trial Solutions , Wappingers Falls
  
• 4:45pm - 5:00pm

  Captivate the Courtroom: Presentation Techniques: What Jurors Say About Lawyers

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  Hon. F. Dennis Saylor, IV, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts , Boston
  

Please Note

MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.

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