Remember Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird? Katherine Hepburn in Adam’s Rib? Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men? What their characters all had in common was an uncanny ability to captivate the courtroom.Command performance and win the day
But in real life, many trials quickly devolve into endless paper blizzards and sidebar conferences and jurors are often bored to tears by the first recess. What techniques do great trial lawyers use to grab and hold the jury’s attention and, ultimately, obtain the desired verdict? Attend this unique online seminar featuring legends of the Boston trial bar to find out. The program also offers a view from the bench featuring the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, perspectives from a seasoned trial consultant, and expert commentary from one of the most popular and engaging moderators, Richard Zielinski.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:10pm - Welcome and IntroductionRichard M. Zielinski, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
2:10pm - 2:45pm - War Stories
Panel
2:45pm - 3:00pm - Themes/Theories of the Case
Harvey J. Wolkoff, Esq.,
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, Boston
3:00pm - 3:15pm - The Courtroom as a Stage
Dr. Phil James,
Trial Solutions, Wappingers Falls
3:15pm - 3:35pm - Openings and Closings
Michael B. Keating, Esq.,
Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, PC, Boston
3:35pm - 3:45pm - Break
3:45pm - 4:00pm - Direct Examination
Randall W. Bodner, Esq.,
Ropes & Gray LLP, Boston
4:00pm - 4:15pm - Cross Examination
Hon. F. Dennis Saylor, IV,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston
4:15pm - 4:30pm - Demonstrative Evidence
Sarah Chapin Columbia, Esq.,
McDermott Will & Emery, Boston
4:30pm - 4:45pm - Courtroom Technology
Dr. Phil James,
Trial Solutions, Wappingers Falls
4:45pm - 5:00pm - What Jurors Say About Lawyers
Hon. F. Dennis Saylor, IV,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston
Speakers
ChairRichard M. Zielinski, Esq.,
Goulston & Storrs, PC, Boston
Faculty
Randall W. Bodner, Esq.,
Ropes & Gray LLP, Boston
Sarah Chapin Columbia, Esq.,
McDermott Will & Emery, Boston
Dr. Phil James,
Trial Solutions, Wappingers Falls
Michael B. Keating, Esq.,
Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow, PC, Boston
Hon. F. Dennis Saylor, IV,
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston
Harvey J. Wolkoff, Esq.,
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, Boston
