Thursday, September 19, 2024 |12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Format: Webinar

Description:
We are pleased to announce that Claude E. Ducloux, a distinguished attorney Board-Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and former Chair of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics, will be delivering an insightful 60-minute presentation.

Mr. Ducloux will be covering essential topics designed to prepare non-trial lawyers for court, including:

• Preparing the Non-Trial-Lawyer for a Trial before the Court
• Understanding the Business/Ethics Side of Litigation, and Ethics of Fee-Setting
• Understanding WHY You’re Going to Court
• Developing a Trial Theme
• Defining Elements of the Case or Defense, and Evidence Required for Each
• Preparing Witnesses Ahead of Time
• Simple Yet Effective Presentation Techniques
• Scoping Out Your Courtroom/Court Staff Ahead of Time
• Scheduling How You Will Present Your Evidence
• Understanding Standard Objections
• Ethical Rules About Evidence, Offers of Testimony, and the Duty to Correct False Testimony
• Drafting Your Judgment Early, and Other Necessities
• Courtroom Choreography – Where You’ll Sit or Set Up, and the Room
• Keeping Track of Exhibits and Rulings During Trial
• Handling Your Client Throughout the Process – Reasonable Expectations

This presentation will utilize an annotated PowerPoint, which will be made available to all participants. Mr. Ducloux will also be available to answer questions and provide follow-up support to the audience following the presentation.

Join us for this invaluable session to enhance your courtroom preparedness and develop essential trial skills. 

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