In this unique and popular program, the masters of the bar and the bench come together to give you their valuable insights on jury trials. There is no better way to learn about jury trials than from the attorneys who try the nation’s most important cases and the judges who preside over them. We have assembled the most experienced and respected state and federal judges, as well as many distinguished litigators, to give you their perspectives on jury trials.
Whether you are just embarking on a career as a trial attorney or are very familiar with the inside of a courtroom, this course will give you unique insights into jury trials and the best way to handle them, from opening statements through closing arguments. Our stellar faculty will provide you with proven strategies and tools to successfully handle every phase of a jury case.
Lecture Topics [Total time 06:09:59]
Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.
- Introduction and Opening Remarks* [00:13:40]
Paul C. Saunders
- Selecting the Best Possible Jury [00:56:24]
Hon. Richard M. Berman, Douglas A. Cawley, Hon. Howard G. Lane, William F. Lee
- Delivering a Persuasive Opening Statement [00:59:06]
Hon. Dennis M. Cavanaugh, Morgan Chu, Hon. Shirley Werner Kornreich, John S. Siffert
- Conducting an Effective Direct and Redirect Examination [01:00:38]
Claudia Angelos, Hon. Denise Cote, Hon. Richard J. Sullivan, Matthew E. Fishbein
- Handling Ethical Issues in Jury Trials [01:00:27]
Hon. Brian M. Cogan, Hon. John Gleeson, Michael A. Jacobs, Gregory A. Markel
- Mastering the Art of Cross-Examination [00:57:32]
Hon. Barbara S. Jones, Hon. Jed S. Rakoff, Stephen D. Susman, Thomas L. Kirsch II
- Making a Compelling Closing Argument [01:02:12]
Evan R. Chesler, Hon. Kiyo Matsumoto, Hon. Loretta A. Preska, Theodore V. Wells, Jr.
The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online:
- Picking a Winner: Ten Tips for Selecting the Best Possible Jury
David R. Marriott
- Using Hypotheticals During Jury Selection
John S. Siffert
- Establishing Meaningful Dialogue with Potential Jurors During Voir Dire
Richard Waites
- It's Deja Vu All Over Again: More Thoughts on Doing Effective Voir Dire
- The Myth of Juror Impartiality: Practical Strategies for Minimizing Juror Bias
Daniel Cooper, Loren Brown
- Mastering Voir Dire and Jury Selection in the Age of Social Media
Richard Waites
- Friend or Foe? Social Media, the Jury, and You
Dr. Leslie Ellis
- Leveraging Social Media for Litigation
- Supplemental Jury Questionnaires: Their Construction, Use, and Applications
- Individual Questionnaire for Jurors to Read to Themselves and Respond to Orally When Called Upon by the Court
Hon. Richard M. Berman
- Instructions to Counsel Concerning Jury Selection
Hon. Richard M. Berman
- Jury Instructions Cautioning Against Use of the Internet and Social Networking
- United States of America v. Conrad M. Black, et al. Juror Questionnaire
- United States of America vs. Jose Padilla, et al. Juror Questionnaire
- People of the State of Colorado v. Kobe Bryant Jury Questionnaire
- Opening to Win: Seven Tips for Delivering an Effective Opening Statement
Hon. Richard J. Sullivan, David R. Marriott
- Opening Statement
Morgan Chu
- The Opening Statement
Dan K. Webb
- Opening Statements: "Ten Points in Making an Effective Opening Statement"
- Structure of the Opening Statement
- Storytelling in Legal Arguments
- Essential Trial Skills: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
Stanley Sporkin
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Novartis Pharma AG, and Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc. Plaintiff's Opening Statement by Evan R. Chesler
Evan R. Chesler
- Liberty Media Corp., et al. v. Vivendi Universal S.A., et al. Plaintiff's Opening Statement by Jim Quinn
- Liberty Media Corp., et al. v. Vivendi Universal S.A., et al. Defendant's Opening Statement by R. Stan Mortenson
- Apple Inc. vs. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC Counterclaimant's Opening Statement by William F. Lee
William F. Lee
- A Direct Path to Winning: Tips for Conducting an Effective Direct Examination
Hon. John Gleeson, David R. Marriott
- Direct Examination: Making the Facts Understandable
Chilton Davis Varner
- Trial Theory and Blind Poetics
- An In-Depth Look at Direct Examinationof Expert Witnesses
- Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses
- Working with the Stressed-Out Witness: 10 Tips for Managing Anxiety
- Trial in Action: Using Psychodrama to Prepare for Trial
- New York State Unified Court System Part 1200--Rules of Professional Conduct
- Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC Direct Examination by Harold J. McElhinny
- Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC Direct Examination by Joseph J. Mueller
- Ethical Pitfalls in Jury Trials
Michael A. Jacobs
- Code of Pretrial and Trial Conduct
- The Ethical Edge of Persuasive Tactics
- Tactics and Ethical Considerations in Leveraging Demonstratives
- The Art of Cross Examination: Eight Tips for Conducting an Effective Cross Examination
David R. Marriott, Hon. Loretta A. Preska
- An Introduction to Cross-Examination
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Novartis Pharma AG, and Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc. Cross-Examination by David R. Marriott
David R. Marriott
- In Re Vivendi Universal, S.A. Securities Litigation Cross-Examination by Daniel Slifkin
Daniel Slifkin
- Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC Cross-Examination by William F. Lee
William F. Lee
- Closing to Win: Ten Tips for Making an Effective Closing Argument
David R. Marriott, Hon. Raymond J. Dearie
- Closing Arguments
Evan R. Chesler
- Keep It Simple at First When Closing
Dan K. Webb
- In a Closing, Argue, Don't Summarize
Dan K. Webb
- Preparing and Delivering the Defense Closing Argument
- Avoiding Pitfalls in Closing Arguments
- Essential Trial Skills: Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
Stanley Sporkin
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Novartis Pharma AG, And Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc. Closing Argument by Evan R. Chesler
Evan R. Chesler
- Apple Inc. V. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC Counterclaimant's Closing Argument by William F. Lee
William F. Lee
- In Re Vivendi Universal, S.A. Securities Litigation Closing Argument by Paul C. Saunders
Paul C. Saunders
- Index to Trial by Jury 2012
Presentation Material
- Trial By Jury
- Introduction and Opening Remarks
- Selecting the Best Possible Jury: Survey of Voir Dire Questions - Turning Point
- Killer Cross—Yours and Theirs
Stephen D. Susman
- Cross Exam for: Privileged Attorney-Client Work Product
Stephen D. Susman
- Preparing to be Cross Examined at Trial
Stephen D. Susman
- Memorandum - Trial Preparation
Stephen D. Susman
Chairperson(s)
Speaker(s)
Hon. Richard M. Berman ~ Senior Status, United States District Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Hon. Brian M. Cogan ~ United States District Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
Hon. Denise Cote ~ United States District Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Hon. John Gleeson ~ United States District Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
Hon. Barbara S. Jones ~ United States District Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Hon. Howard G. Lane ~ Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Queens County Supreme Court
Hon. Kiyo Matsumoto ~ United States District Judge, United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
Hon. Jed S. Rakoff ~ United States District Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
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