At trial, the jury is effectively dropped into the depths of a jungle and told to find their way out. They are confronted with two strangers (the lawyers), each telling them to follow a different path. Ultimately, the jury must decide who they believe and which path they will travel. They base their decision not only on the evidence, but also on who they find to be the more credible guide.
Openings and closings are your opportunity to persuade the jury to follow you-not your adversary. Learn how to make your openings and closings as effective and successful as possible. Expert practitioners demonstrate key ways to show the jury your path and convince them that it is the best one. How do you pick a jury? How can you frame the issues to tell a compelling story?
Join for a day that is jam-packed with tips and tricks!
Openings and closings are your opportunity to persuade the jury to follow you-not your adversary. Learn how to make your openings and closings as effective and successful as possible. Expert practitioners demonstrate key ways to show the jury your path and convince them that it is the best one. How do you pick a jury? How can you frame the issues to tell a compelling story?
Join for a day that is jam-packed with tips and tricks!
Course Content
9:30 am - 9:45 amWelcome and Introductions
David A. Rich, Esq.,
Ellen J. Zucker, Esq.,
Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Picking Your Audience - Jury Selection
Panel
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Storytelling/Using a Narrative Lecture
Shira M. Diner, Esq.,
Boston University School of Law, Boston
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Opening Statement Lecture
Panel
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Civil Opening Demo with Q&A
Jeffrey N. Roy, Esq.,
Roy Law, Franklin
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunch
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Criminal Opening Demo with Q&A
Meredith Reeves, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Lawrence
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Closing Argument Lecture
Panel
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Criminal Closing Demo with Q&A
Meredith Reeves, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Lawrence
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Civil Closing Demo with Q&A
Jeffrey N. Roy, Esq.,
Roy Law, Franklin
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
CochairsDavid A. Rich, Esq.,
Ellen J. Zucker, Esq.,
Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston
Faculty
Shira M. Diner, Esq.,
Boston University School of Law, Boston
Meredith Reeves, Esq.,
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Lawrence
Jeffrey N. Roy, Esq.,
Roy Law, Franklin
