Anatomy of a Trial: Tips & Strategies to Win Your Case

As Judge Herbert Stern notes in his classic Trying Cases to Win, most of us stumble out of schools of law and into courts of law, with little knowledge of how actually to try a case. And few tasks are as intimidating as presenting a case to a jury. But trial practice can be learned and mastered.  In this program, leading trial advocates and experienced judges will teach the basics of a federal trial, from voir dire to verdict, and share their “how-to” tips and tricks for victory in the courtroom.

Do not miss the opportunity to hear from Judge Stern, and as a special bonus, live attendees will receive a copy of his book, “Trying Cases to Win: In One Volume”.

Registrants who will view this program via Webcast, DVD or CD will not receive this book; they will receive specially prepared course materials.

Live Program: $199 Members, $299 Nonmember
Small Law Firm: $99 Member, $199 Nonmember (The Small Law Firm discounted rate cannot be combined with other discounts.)

Sheila S. Boston, Kaye Scholer LLP

Rosemary M. Nidiry, Assistant United States Attorney, Complex Frauds Unit, SDNY

David E. Patton, Executive Director, Federal Defenders of New York, Southern & Eastern Districts

Ben Rubinowitz, Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz

Hon. Herbert J. Stern, Stern & Kilcullen LLC, Former Assistant District Attorney, New York County

Richard A. Williamson, Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer LLP

6:00 – 6:10 p.m.            Introduction

6:10 – 7:00 p.m.            Nuts and Bolts: Documents, Exhibits, Motions in Limine

Sheila S. Boston, Judge Sarah Netburn and Panel

7:00 – 7:50 p.m.            Openings and Closings: Advocacy and Argument

Judge Herbert J. Stern, Ben Rubinowitz and Panel

7:50 – 8:00 p.m.            Break

8:00 – 8:50 p.m.            Direct Examination, Cross Examination, Impeachment

Philip R. Schatz, Richard A. Williamson and Panel

8:50 – 9:00 p.m.            Concluding Remarks and Q&A

Panel

New York Credit: 3.0 skills
This program provides transitional/non-transitional credit for all attorneys.

California Credit: 3.0 general
New Jersey Credit: 3.2 general
Pennsylvania Credit: 2.5 general

Sponsoring Association Committee: Litigation, Cary B. Samowitz, Chair