The George Washington University Law School & One Washington Circle Hotel
Washington, DC
37.25 CLE Credits
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2008 Agenda
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Keynote Address: Advocacy in the Courtroom
Robert S. Peck, Center for Constitutional Litigation, DC
Storytelling and the Trial Story
David Bossart, ND & Douglas L. Keene, TX
Juror Perceptions and Beliefs
Gregory S. Cusimano, AL
Demonstration: Storytelling and Theming in Opening
W. Harold Flowers, CO
Commentary and Analysis
Gregory S. Cusimano, AL
Reaching Your Goal—Let’s Talk Damages
Roxanne Barton Conlin, IA
Workshop Introductions
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Communication Skills Workshop:
Capturing, Holding, and Directing the Jury’s Attention
Joshua Karton, CA
Demonstration and Commentary:
How to Counter Negative Juror Perceptions and Beliefs in Opening
Mark S. Mandell, RI
Workshop on Opening Statement
Colloquium: Jury Selection and Voir Dire
Roxanne Barton Conlin, IA, Douglas L. Keene, TX & James B. Lees, WV
Monday, March 3, 2008
Visual Storytelling
Robert W. Bailey, III, CA
Telling the Story Through Direct Examination
W. Herald Flowers, CO & Jerome F. O’Neill, VT
Preparing Witnesses for Direct and Cross-Examination
Carrie R. Frank, CO & Douglas L. Keene, TX
Relating to the Jury—Being Human
Gregory S. Cusimano, AL
Workshop on Direct Examination
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom
Congressman Bruce L. Braley, IA
Visual Storytelling: How to Demonstrate Liability and Damages
James B. Lees, WV
Effective Advocacy Using Exhibits and Themes in Trial
Carrie R. Frank, CO & Paul J. Scoptur, WI
Cross-Examination—Homicide or Suicide?
Mark S. Mandell, RI
Workshop on Cross-Examination
Colloquium: How Focus Groups Can Help Your Case
Gregory S. Cusimano, AL, Jerome F. O’Neill, VT,
Douglas L. Keene, TX & Paul J. Scoptur, WI
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Communication Skills Workshop: Voice and Movement
Joshua Karton, CA
Final Impact: Making Summation Count
James B. Lees, WV
Demonstrations: Masters of the Art of Closing Argument
David Bossart, ND, Roxanne Barton Conlin, IA, & Paul J. Scoptur, WI
Workshop on Summation
CLE Information
37.25* CLE and NCA credits to be applied to your participation in the NCA's Achievement Recognition Program.
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AAJ Education programs are routinely accredited by states requiring continuing legal education. We will assist you in obtaining appropriate credit. Specific CLE questions may be addressed by calling the CLE assistant at 202.944.2877 or 800.622.1791, ext. 8335.
* Number of credits may be greater depending on calculation method used by individual state accreditation agencies. AAJ is a State Bar of California MCLE-approved provider.
