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

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

  War Stories

  Panel
  
• 2:45pm - 3:00pm

  Themes/Theories of the Case

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

  The Courtroom as a Stage

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

  Openings and Closings

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

  Break
• 3:45pm - 4:00pm

  Direct Examination

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

  Cross Examination

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

  Demonstrative Evidence

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

  Courtroom Technology

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

  What Jurors Say About Lawyers

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

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Courtroom Advocacy

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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