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Trial Tactics and Techniques – A View from Both Sides of the Bench on How to Effectively Present Your Case to Any Audience
With the decline in jury trials, it has become more and more difficult for attorneys to obtain trial experience early in their careers. During this program, attendees will get a peek behind the curtain and learn from those on both sides of the bench (experienced litigators and experienced judges) who will give tips and techniques on presenting your case to any audience, including discussing how style and strategy may differ depending on the audience, how to prepare a strong opening statement and closing argument, and how to handle witnesses.
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Speakers/Producers
- Samantha Ellis, Ritchie, Davies, Johnson & Stovall PC, Knoxville
Samantha I. Ellis’s practice encompasses a variety of civil litigation matters, including wrongful death, products liability, personal injury cases, insurance litigation, employment,... - Cynthia Chappell, Judge, Criminal Court, Division VI, Nashville
- Douglas Gilbert, Office of the District Attorney - 30th Judicial District (Shelby), Memphis
- F. Kelly, The Kelly Firm, Hendersonville
- Deborah Stevens, Knox County Circuit Court, Div III, Knoxville
Judge Stevens was appointed as the Circuit Court Judge for Knox County, Division III by Governor Bill Haslam in March of 2013. Prior to taking the bench, she was a shareholder and for many years,...
- Cynthia Wyrick, United States Magistrate Judge Eastern District of Tennessee, Greeneville
Cindy Wyrick serves as a United States Magistrate Judge in the Eastern District of Tennessee, at Greeneville. She was formerly a shareholder with the law firm of Ogle, Wyrick & Associates, P.C. in...
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- Convenient CLE from your home or office
- Viewable from laptop or mobile device
- Approved Distance Learning for 2023
General Credits: 1.00
Total Credits: 1
This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.
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I enjoyed hearing the prospective from the bench and from the private practitioner. A good program for new lawyers and a good refresher for experienced counsel.
Really excellent insights from a very impressive panel.
Best online CLE I've seen. Excellent input from Dulin Kelly and judges alike, particularly Judge Debbie Stevens.
Very useful information from very experienced practitioners. They all had great war stories to share.
This was a really great panel with a lot of great tips and insights on how to give the best presentation. Everyone was so well reasoned and logical. The professionalism among them was also great to see.
Trial strategy regarding issues pertaining to direct-examination, cross-examination and closing argument strategy for the defense.
Good use of both judges and trial lawyers and their particular perspectives.
Excellent discussion
Particular insights as to keeping a jury focused and how to initially present the case to the jury. Very helpful.