Included with PLI Privileged Membership

1-Day Program – In-Person or via Live Webcast

Up to 7.0 Credit Hours

Why You Should Attend

You won’t want to miss this popular program, in which the masters of the bar and the bench come together to give you valuable and useful insights on jury trials. We have assembled the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, to give you their perspectives on jury trials. There is no better way to learn about jury trial practice than from the attorneys who try the nation’s most important cases and the judges who preside over them.

Whether you are new to your career as a trial attorney or an experienced courtroom litigator, this course will give you a unique view into jury trials and the best way to handle them, from opening statements through closing arguments. Our faculty will also dissect the ethical issues that often arise and the best ways to handle these situations. Join us to gain proven strategies and practical tools to successfully manage every phase of your next jury case.

What You Will Learn

After completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Select the best jury for their client and case
• Compose and deliver a persuasive opening statement
• Structure an effective direct examination
• Conduct a killer cross-examination
• Argue, persuade, and win with your closing argument
• Effectively tackle the sometimes thorny ethical issues common in jury trials

Program Chair:

David R. Marriott – Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Who Should Attend

Attorneys and allied professionals who want to learn about all aspects of handling of jury trials.

Special Features: Get the “View from the Bench” you won’t hear anywhere else. Many of the nation’s most experienced and respected judges sit on each panel and share their unique perspectives on every aspect of jury trials.

Up to 7.0 Credit Hours