Great Criminal Trial Lawyers: Winning Strategies
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Online registration is now closed. Please call 212 382 6663 for assistance!
Program Fee:
$199 for Members* | $299 for Nonmembers
*Members of NYC Bar, Federal Defenders of SDNY & EDNY, NYCBA, NYSACDL
This program is free to Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in 2024-2026), In-House Counsel, Judges, or Attorneys in Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors.
Description:
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear three nationally prominent defense lawyers address the central components of a criminal trial. These renowned criminal defense lawyers will discuss the strategies that they have found successful in winning criminal jury trials. The panel will discuss critical trial issues that can make or break a case, including:
• Jury Selection and Opening Statements
• Cross-Examination
• Summation: Style and Substance
Who Should Attend: This will be a rewarding program for both more and less experienced criminal defense lawyers.
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CLE Credit:
New York: 3.0 Professional Practice
New Jersey: 3.0 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania: 2.5 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
For New York Newly Admitted Attorneys: Skills credits completed after December 31, 2025, must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. City Bar Webinar programs are not considered a fully interactive videoconference. Please see the CLE Format Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys for additional information.
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Program Chair:
Frederick P. Hafetz, Offices of Frederick P. Hafetz
Sponsoring Association Committees:
Criminal Advocacy, Adam S. Miller, Chair
Criminal Courts, Carola Beeney and Anna G. Cominsky, Co-Chairs
White Collar Crime, Jenna Dabbs, Chair
Co-Sponsored By:
Federal Defenders of SDNY & EDNY | Tamara Giwa, Executive Director
New York Council of Defense Lawyers | Dani James, President
New York Criminal Bar Association | Andrew Eibel, President
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Stephen B. Epstein, President
Information about our Financial Aid Policy and Application can be found here.