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Number 10 of 21 for 21-ASTC Board

I recently completed my board term with the 35+ year old non-profit, American Society of Trial Consultants. I agreed to join the veterans panel at this year’s annual conference, (designed… Continue Reading Number 10 of 21 for 21-ASTC Board

Number 7 of 21 for 21 – Timeline Readability

Building upon the tips discussed in post number 6, file this under “every little bit helps.” Readability of any demonstrative aid used in legal presentations can be increased by tiny,… Continue Reading Number 7 of 21 for 21 – Timeline Readability

Number 19 of 20 for 20 – Public Service

Well conceived and executed graphics enrich our understanding of an idea and in many cases inform action. Belgian designer Karim Douïeb tackled the familiar U.S. election map by representing population… Continue Reading Number 19 of 20 for 20 – Public Service

Number 17 of 20 for 20 – Anthem Lessons

“O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave…” When recently asked to sing our national anthem to kick off the awards ceremony at a nearby annual… Continue Reading Number 17 of 20 for 20 – Anthem Lessons

Number 14 of 20 for 20 – walking the talk

#namwolf #namwolfonline #decisivetrialdesign #uschemicals-wob #IndependentCommodityIntelligenceServices I recently had the opportunity to tell the inclusion story of US Chemicals-wob (I sit on the company’s advisory board and feel like I’m a… Continue Reading Number 14 of 20 for 20 – walking the talk

Number 13 of 20 for 20 – In Real Life

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #podiumperfect #live Delivering online speeches or opening statements to a tiny little camera in lieu of a live audience is a timely topic given the political… Continue Reading Number 13 of 20 for 20 – In Real Life

Number 11 of 20 for 20 – Practice Development

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #podiumperfect #abaquitamtrialinstitute #FCA2020 One of the redeeming aspects of an otherwise demanding CLE mock trial prep and presentation is the luxury of discussing the facts (made… Continue Reading Number 11 of 20 for 20 – Practice Development

Number 10 of 20 for 20 – Intellectual Rigor

#decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #weshowup #heroicleadership #longevityrocks #economyofexpression Among Anthony Fauci’s May 22, 2020 remarks to College of the Holy Cross graduates, was his abiding adherence to “Precision of Thought” and “Economy… Continue Reading Number 10 of 20 for 20 – Intellectual Rigor

Number 9 of 20 for 20 – Video Appearance Nitty Gritty

#virtualappearance #decisivetrialdesign #covid-19 #courtroomsavvy #presentandaccountedfor #togetherwewillgetthrough #podiumperfect Standing electronic podium, from which I attended and also presented at the recent conference of the American Society of Trial Consultants. To follow… Continue Reading Number 9 of 20 for 20 – Video Appearance Nitty Gritty

Number 3 of 20 for 20 – Listening for the Real Need

#decisivetrialdesign #fortherecord #civillitigation #courtroomsavvy #mockjuryresearch #testyourthemes #podiumperfect Once an attorney understands the value of what we bring to their presentations, the inevitable spark that begets a great presentation is gratifying.… Continue Reading Number 3 of 20 for 20 – Listening for the Real Need