Jury Selection, Direct and Cross-Examination

Feeling Comfortable in the First Chair
Jury Selection, Direct and Cross-Examination

Arguably, the most important phases of any trial are selecting the jury, presenting your case through direct examination and highlighting the weaknesses in your opponent's case through cross-examination.

This program is designed for both experienced trial lawyers and attorneys preparing for their very first trial. You will learn extremely practical and valuable techniques for selecting jurors receptive to your client's message. You will also learn how to streamline and sharpen your case presentation through memorable direct examination, and how to enhance the effectiveness of your cross-examination by knowing what points to attack and which ones to leave alone.

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Dates / Times / Locations

MCLE Credit

Tuition

Special Offers for Enrollees

Call for more information or to enroll:
818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)

Highlights

JURY SELECTION: FINDING FAVORABLE CRITICS FOR YOUR PRODUCTION
	Recognizing different juror personalities (leaders vs. followers)
	Strategically using peremptory challenges
	Developing and using juror profile sheets
	Recognizing the benefits of "post voir dire" voir dire

DIRECT EXAMINATION: TELLING YOUR CLIENT'S STORY
	Determining witnesses and the order of testimony
	Building jury interest during opening statement
	Enhancing witness credibility
	Incorporating an overall case theme
	Calling your opponent as a hostile witness - when and how
	Introducing exhibits and addressing objections
	What to do when your witness says "I don't remember"
	The pros and cons of re-direct examination

CROSS-EXAMINATION: CHALLENGINGTHE OPPONENT'S STORY
	The power of saying "No questions, Your Honor"
	Maintaining big picture focus by recognizing what fights to fight
	The "golden rules" of cross-examination and when to break them
	Knowing when to stop
	Avoiding eliciting jury sympathy for the witness
	Effective impeachment techniques
	Special considerations for cross-examining expert witnesses

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Presenters

MICHAEL D. STEIN
Tisdale & Nicholson, LLP

Dates / Times / Locations
Registration: 5:30 AM · Program: 6:00 PM - 9:15 PM

LIVE PROGRAMS:

SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2012
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason Street
(415) 394-1111

UNIVERSAL CITY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
(818) 506-2500

VIDEO REPLAYS:

SHERMAN OAKS
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012
Courtyard by Marriott
15433 Ventura Boulevard
(818) 981-5400

SAN DIEGO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012
Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
2592 Laning Road
(619) 221-1900

COSTA MESA
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
The Westin South Coast Plaza
686 Anton Blvd.
(714) 540-2500

MCLE Credit

3 HOUR MCLE (including 0.5 Hour Legal Ethics)
The Rutter Group certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by The State Bar of California in the amount of 3 hours, of which 0.5 hour applies toward Legal Ethics. Visit www.RutterOnline.com™ to earn additional MCLE participatory credit!

Tuition

TRG Seminar PASSholders (admission only) - FREE

TUITION - $160

Special Offers for Enrollees:

California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence - $250 plus applicable sales tax (Regularly $525)
Rutter Group Practice Guide: Federal Civil Trials and Evidence - $250 plus applicable sales tax (Regularly $525)

For more information, please call (800) 747-3161, Ext. 2
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The Rutter Group • A Division of West, a Thomson Reuters business • 15760 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 630 • Encino, CA 91436 • (818) 990-3260 or (800) 747-3161

Call for more information or to enroll: 818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)

Highlights

Presenters

MCLE Credit

Tuition

Special Offers for Enrollees:

Call for more information or to enroll:
818-990-3260 (Ext. 2) or 1-800-747-3161 (Ext. 2)