Jury Selection in New York: Putting on a Winning Case

Originally held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 6 pm – 8 pm

Program Chair:
Aaron H. Marks
Kirkland & Ellis LLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • This program will provide useful information and instruction for practicing attorneys, specifically trial lawyers, as to the rules and methodologies of jury selection, as well as an analysis of legal and strategic considerations involved in the process. Topics discussed will include effective juror questioning, identifying and demonstrating juror bias, analyzing certain juror responses and how to sell case themes.

    DVDs & CDs: $179 Member | $279Nonmember
    On-Demand: $129 Member| $229 Nonmember
    Materials Only (No CLE Credit): $99 Member | $129 Nonmember

    * New York residents will be charged the New York sales tax for all audio visual purchases.

  • Joshua Dubin
    Dubin Research & Consulting

    Matthew I. Menchel
    Kobre and Kim

    Hon. Katharine H. Parker
    United States Magistrate Judge
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

  • 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm Introductions
    6:05 pm – 6:25 pm Rules and Methods:  Discussion of applicable law and different selection methodologies (including NY state court vs. federal experience).
    6:25 pm – 6:45 pm Connecting with Jurors:  Mastering the art of voir dire and tips for improving your interpersonal communications with jurors.
    6:45 pm – 7:05 pm Choosing the Right Jurors to Strike:  Identifying and bringing out bias and exercising strikes.
    7:05 pm – 7:10 pm Break
    7:10 pm – 7:30 pm Researching Jurors:  Ethical/legal limitations, and how you can make research useful.
    7:30 pm – 7:50 pm Practical Advice and War Stories
    7:50 pm – 8:00 pm Question/Answer Session

  • This program provides 2.0 credits in skills for the New York & New Jersey MCLE requirements. California & Pennsylvania credit differs as it is based on a 60-minute credit hour. The live program provided transitional credit to newly admitted attorneys; the recording does not provide transitional credit.


  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Litigation | Barbara L. Seniawski, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Maricela Alfonso, Membership and CLE Relations Associate | (212) 382-6608 | MAlfonso@nycbar.org
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