From Trial Theory to Verdict

Introduction and Program Overview

Topics include, but are not limited to the following:

Overriding Principles

Maximizing Facts
The Lawyer As A Teacher
Efficient Real Time Learning

Theory Themes and Theme Lines

Refining Your Theory Through Positive Feedback
The Evolution of the Theory
Theme Lines that Touch the Fact Finder

Developing Major Cross-Examinations First

Integrating Theory Into Cross-Examination
Finding and Capitalizing on Theme Lines
Reducing Stress on Your Directs or Cross

Voir Dire

Sensitizing and Conditioning the Listeners
Exploring Bias, Interest and Prejudice
Bad News – How to Deal With It

Direct Examinations

Chapter Method
Demonstrative Evidence and Other Visuals
When to Redirect

Openings

Theory Driven
Fact Intensive
Telling and Showing the Story

Closings

Integration of Theory
Oratorical Devices
Empowering and Motivating the Jury

Twelve Ways to Adapt for Bench Trials and Non-Jury Hearings

Registration Fee: $235 CLE Hours 6 CLE Hours including 1 Professionalism Hour and 6 Trial Practice Hours	From Trial Theory to Verdict
	Recorded January 28, 2005
	Presiding: Roger Dodd practices law in Valdosta and is board-certified in both civil and criminal law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is a fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1991. He appears regularly on Court TV as a guest anchor. His practice includes plaintiff’s personal injury and criminal defense. He tries and consults on cases all over Georgia and the Southeast. Larry Pozner is a former President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America. He is a nationally-recognized legal commentator and is frequently seen on NBC’s Today Show, NBC Nightly News, CNN, ABC, CBS, MSNBC, Court TV, and NPR. His Denver, Colorado practice includes complex civil litigation (including the recent Denver Broncos ownership dispute), class actions and criminal defense work.
	Introduction and Program Overview Topics include, but are not limited to the following: Overriding Principles Maximizing Facts The Lawyer As A Teacher Efficient Real Time Learning Theory Themes and Theme Lines Refining Your Theory Through Positive Feedback The Evolution of the Theory Theme Lines that Touch the Fact Finder Developing Major Cross-Examinations First Integrating Theory Into Cross-Examination Finding and Capitalizing on Theme Lines Reducing Stress on Your Directs or Cross Voir Dire Sensitizing and Conditioning the Listeners Exploring Bias, Interest and Prejudice Bad News – How to Deal With It Direct Examinations Chapter Method Demonstrative Evidence and Other Visuals When to Redirect Openings Theory Driven Fact Intensive Telling and Showing the Story Closings Integration of Theory Oratorical Devices Empowering and Motivating the Jury Twelve Ways to Adapt for Bench Trials and Non-Jury Hearings