Even in this era of the vanishing trial, there will always be a need for exceptional advocates and trial lawyers. Once, young lawyers learned their craft by apprenticing for senior lawyers and trying smaller cases on their own. Today, however, trials have become rare and expensive propositions. Up-and-coming trial lawyers now need to find new and creative ways to acquire the knowledge and skill required to be ready for the courtroom. Get the benefit of hearing dozens of tips and anecdotes from experienced judges who have spent thousands of hours in the courtroom hearing motions and cases, no matter what your experience level!
Join the moderator, veteran trial attorney Jennifer Mikels, and learn what this panel of Superior Court Judges want practitioners to know about courtroom practice and trial advocacy. The panel format allows the Judges to offer their insights on a variety of topics, while also hearing and responding to their colleagues. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the judicial perspective and be better prepared the next time you walk into Superior Court!
Join the moderator, veteran trial attorney Jennifer Mikels, and learn what this panel of Superior Court Judges want practitioners to know about courtroom practice and trial advocacy. The panel format allows the Judges to offer their insights on a variety of topics, while also hearing and responding to their colleagues. Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the judicial perspective and be better prepared the next time you walk into Superior Court!
Course Content
2:00 pm - 2:05 pmWelcome and Introduction
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
2:05 pm - 2:16 pm
Themes and Theories of the Case
Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
2:16 pm - 2:27 pm
Proper Use of Motions in Limine
Hon. Peter B. Krupp,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
2:27 pm - 2:38 pm
Trial Evidence and Objections
Hon. Helene Kazanjian,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
2:38 pm - 2:49 pm
Tips for Effective Advocacy During a Bench Trial
Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
2:49 pm - 3:00 pm
Jury Selection and Voir Dire
Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
3:00 pm - 3:11 pm
Effective Use of Trial Exhibits and Demonstrative Evidence
Hon. Helene Kazanjian,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
3:11 pm - 3:22 pm
Cross Examination
Hon. Shannon Frison,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
3:22 pm - 3:33 pm
Effective Use of Expert Witnesses at Trial/Effective Presentation of Complicated Expert Testimony
Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
3:33 pm - 3:43 pm
Break
3:43 pm - 3:54 pm
Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom
Hon. Helene Kazanjian,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
3:54 pm - 4:05 pm
Closing Argument
Hon. Shannon Frison,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
4:16 pm - 4:27 pm
Motions for Injunctive and Other Special Relief
Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
4:27 pm - 4:38 pm
Dispositive Motion Practice/Use of Partially Dispositive Motions (In and Outside of the Business Litigation Session)
Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
4:38 pm - 4:49 pm
How to Request Relief That Does Not Fit the Mold of Traditional Pre-Trial Motions
Hon. Shannon Frison,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
4:49 pm - 5:00 pm
Things Judges Wish More Practitioners Did in Their Courtroom
Hon. Peter B. Krupp,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Jennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
Please Note
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Speakers
ChairJennifer L. Mikels, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
Faculty
Hon. Shannon Frison,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Helene Kazanjian,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Peter B. Krupp,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Michael D. Ricciuti,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Debra A. Squires-Lee,
Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
