ATLA’s Ultimate Trial Advocacy Course®: The Art of Persuasion
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Registration and Welcome Breakfast
Welcome Announcements and Faculty Introduction
Getting Prepared: Your Team and Yourself
Picking Your Jury with Purpose
The Art of Jury Selection
Morning Break
Tools and Techniques of Voir Dire
Starting Strong: Storytelling During Opening Statements
Afternoon Break
Opening Statement Presentation and Insights from a Jury Consultant
Communication Skills Workshop
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Networking Breakfast
Morning Announcements
Workshop on Opening Statements
Deep Dive Into Creating and Using Powerful Exhibits
Telling the Story Through Direct Examination
Workshop on Direct Examination and Creating & Using Exhibits
Friday, March 13, 2026
Networking Breakfast
Morning Announcements
Communication Skills Workshop: Empowering Witnesses
Morning Break
Cross-Examination: Sink or Swim?
Improving Communication Skills Through Neuroscience, Clean Language, and Metaphors
Workshop on Cross Examination
All Faculty Panel: Ethical Issues at Trial (Ethics Credit)
Friday, March 14, 2025
Networking Breakfast
Morning Announcements
Final Impact: Mastering the Closing Argument
Let’s Talk Damages
Morning Break
Relating to the Jury: How You Communicate is as Important as What You Say
Workshop on Summation
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Networking Breakfast
Morning Announcements
How Focus Groups Can Help Your Case
Big Data: From Use to Success
Morning Break
Special Consideration for Virtual Focus Groups
Program Evaluation
All Faculty Panel: Tips from the Top Guns
Adjourn