Sharpen Your Trial Skills: Tips and Techniques from Seasoned Trial Lawyers & Judges
Fri, February 18, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM ET
The CLE program "Sharpen Your Trial Skills: Tips and Techniques from Seasoned Trial Lawyers" will be presented on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 1:00 - 4:15 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The program will be held in person at the City County Building in the Small Assembly Room. The program is approved for 3 hours of general CLE credit. The program is sponsored by HMR Servicing LLC.
With so few cases going to trial these days, attorneys find it increasingly difficult to get actual courtroom experience. This program will help lawyers with limited litigation experience and those who want to sharpen their skills with tips from some seasoned local trial attorneys. Learn the secrets of their success by hearing them share the trial skills and techniques they’ve used and know to be the most effective way to be successful at trial. No matter how long you have practiced, attend this seminar to gain the advantage you need in the courtroom.
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Sisyphus and the Covid Boulder – Relentlessly Pushing Towards Trial
Hon. Ryan M. Spitzer, Anderson County Circuit/Criminal Court
This session will discuss the lingering effects of Covid on jury trial dockets, including real and perceived backlogs, any differences in how jury trials are conducted, and practical suggestions for how to get and keep things moving.
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Voir dire Checklist – Do’s & Don’ts
Edward G. White, II, Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC
More details to follow.
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Bench Trials: Persuading a Jury of One
Summer H. McMillan, Tennessee Supreme Court
This session will cover key differences to consider when presenting your case to a judge rather than a jury.
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Break
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
One More is Never Enough – The Art of Cross Examination
Robert E. Pryor, Jr., Pryor, Priest, Harber, Floyd & Coffey
This session will cover questions to avoid and situational awareness to ask the winning question on cross examination.
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Lessons Learned from Experienced Trial Skills Attorneys
Jamie Ballinger, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz (Moderator)
Robert E. Pryor, Jr., Pryor, Priest, Harber, Floyd & Coffey
Debra A. Thompson, Baker, O’Kane & Thompson, PLLP
Edward G. White, II, Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC
Our panel will discuss lessons learned and explore a wide range of litigation strategies, including trial preparation and execution.
*Registrations made before 5:00 p.m. on the day before the event will pay the regular registration fee. Late registrations will be accepted from 5:01 p.m. the day before the program until one hour before the event. An additional fee of $5 will apply when paying during late registration.
City County Building
Small Assembly Room
400 Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Reservations canceled less than 48 hours before the program are subject to the penalty of the entire amount. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another individual.
Fri, February 18, 2022
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM ET