This class is not eligible for D.C. Bar CLE passport use.
Credits: 3.0 general credit hours
Series Description: Trial work, while rewarding, is challenging. From selecting the jury to closing argument, attorneys must be ready to meet and overcome these challenges to ensure the best results for their clients. Join our esteemed faculty for this popular four-part series as they discuss how to better navigate the various aspects of trial practice.
Class Description: During this class, the panel discusses how well-prepared witnesses and persuasive direct examinations (or lack thereof) can make or break your case at trial. They cover the vital task of preparing witnesses to testify credibly at trial. They also examine techniques and strategies for effective direct examination, maximizing the witness’s potential, minimizing their weaknesses, and how to start out right and finish strong at trial.
Faculty: Catherine D. Bertram, Bertram & Murphy and Sara E. Kropf, Kropf Moseley PLLC
Cosponsors: None
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Series Fees: $296 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $336 D.C. Bar Members $376, Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $456 Others
Individual Class Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government, and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
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Special Notice
If you are planning to attend this event in person at the D.C. Bar, please click here for more information concerning the Bar’s COVID guidelines and visitor policy. Also, if you are attending a class in person, we encourage you to bring a device or to download the materials prior to class as we will not be providing hard copies.