Harvard Law School & the Sheraton Commander Hotel
Cambridge, MA
Cosponsored by the AAJ Jury Bias Litigation Group
34.75 CLE Credits
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
Keynote Address: On Being a Trial Lawyer
Mark S. Mandell, RI
Storytelling and the Trial Story
Robert M. Gerchen, MO & Jerome F. O’Neill, VT
Juror Perceptions and Beliefs
Gregory S. Cusimano, AL & Mark S. Mandell, RI
Demonstration: Storytelling and Theming in Opening
Christopher J. O’Brien, NY
Commentary and Analysis
Gregory S. Cusimano, AL
Workshop Introductions
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Communication Skills Workshop: Capturing, Holding, and Directing the Jury’s Attention
Alan Blumenfeld, CA
Katherine James, CA
Demonstration and Commentary: How to Counter Negative Juror Perceptions and Beliefs in Opening
Jerome F. O’Neill, VT
Workshop on Opening Statement
Colloquium: Jury Selection and Voir Dire
Robert M. Gerchen, MO, Patricia F. Kuehn, IL, Jerome F. O’Neill, VT, & Rhonda Hill Wilson, PA
Monday, March 23, 2009
Preparing Witnesses for Direct and Cross-Examination
Robert M. Gerchen, MO & Christopher J. O’Brien, NY
Relating to the Jury—Being Human
Gregory S. Cusimano, AL
Telling the Story Through Direct Examination
Richard D. Hailey, IN & Jerome F. O’Neill, VT
Workshop on Direct Examination
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Cross-Examination—Homicide or Suicide?
Richard D. Hailey, IN
Communication Skills Workshop: Voice and Movement
Alan Blumenfeld, CA
Katherine James, CA
Workshop on Cross-Examination
Colloquium: How Focus Groups Can Help Your Case
Patricia F. Kuehn, IL, Paul J. Scoptur, WI, & Rhonda Hill Wilson, PA
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Effective Advocacy Using Exhibits and Themes in Trial
Phillip H. Miller, TN
Reaching Your Goal—Let’s Talk Damages
Patricia F. Kuehn, IL & Paul J. Scoptur, WI
Final Impact: Making Summation Count
Phillip H. Miller, TN
Demonstrations: Masters of the Art of Closing Argument
Richard D. Hailey, IN, Paul J. Scoptur, WI, & Rhonda Hill Wilson, PA
Workshop on Summation
CLE Information
34.75* CLE and NCA credits to be applied to your participation in the NCA's Achievement Recognition Program.
Click here to learn more about AAJ's Achievement Recognition Program (ARP) and Advanced Studies in Trial Advocacy (ASTA), or call 800.622.1791 or 202.965.3500, ext. 8612.
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.
