Originally held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Learn how to win your cases from the experts. Three renowned criminal defense lawyers will discuss the strategies that they have found successful in winning criminal jury trials. The panel will discuss critical trial issues that can make or break a case, including:
- Use of jury focus groups
- Identifying and developing a defense theory
- Meaningful efforts to obtain Brady
- Use of pre-trial motions to shape the case
- Preparation techniques
- Use of demonstratives
- Opening statements
- Cross-examinations
- Closing statements
OnDemand: $179 for Members | $279 for Nonmembers
Members who are Recent Law Graduates (not yet admitted), Newly Admitted Lawyers, In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges (and their staff), or attorneys that practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free. -
Susan G. Kellman (Replacement Faculty)
Law Offices of Susan G. Kellman and AssociatesBrendan V. Sullivan, Jr.
Williams & Connolly LLPTheodore V. Wells, Jr.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP -
6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. Introduction
Frederick P. Hafetz6:10 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Developing a Defense Trial Strategy
The defense attorney for former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy, who was acquitted at trial, Mr. Wells will discuss challenges in shaping a trial strategy. He will also discuss opening statements and cross-examinations designed to advance the defense theory.
Theodore V. Wells, Jr.6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Preparing for Trial and Trial Strategies
The defense attorney who has tried more than 100 federal criminal jury cases, Ms. Kellman will discuss preparation techniques including use of subpoenas and investigators. She will also discuss use of demonstrative evidence, cross-examination of experts and other trial strategies.
Susan G. Kellman7:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Break 7:45 p.m. – 8:35 p.m. Winning Use of Brady
The defense attorney who obtained dismissal during trial of all charges against Senator Ted Stevens, Mr. Sullivan will discuss the central role of Brady and how to make Brady actually work. He will also discuss closing statements.
Brendan V. Sullivan, Jr.8:35 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Panel Discussion -
CLE Credit
New York: 3.0 Skills
New Jersey: 3.1 General
California: 2.5 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 GeneralPlease Note: Newly admitted NY attorneys cannot fulfill ethics or skills credits through our on-demand programs under OCA rules. For more information on this, please see http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/cle/changes_for_2016.shtml.
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This program has been generously sponsored by:
Co-Sponsored by:
Federal Defenders of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York | David Patton, Executive Director
New York Council of Defense Lawyers | Susan Necheles, President
New York Criminal Bar Association | Elizabeth Macedonio, President
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Lori Cohen, PresidentSponsoring Association Committees:
Criminal Advocacy | Brian Adam Jacobs, Chair
Criminal Courts | Kerry Ward, Chair
White Collar Crime | Michael Schachter, ChairSponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org______________________________________________________________