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Number 9 of 21 For 21 – Sid Bresnick Tribute

A Tribute to Sidney Bresnick, Esq. One of my favorite clients, Sid Bresnick died five years ago today. He was a patent attorney well past the mandatory retirement age… Continue Reading Number 9 of 21 For 21 – Sid Bresnick Tribute

Number 8 of 21 for 21 – Timeline Process

#decisivetrialdesign #courtroomsavvy #podiumperfect #toastmasters #visionarycommunication While preparing to present to a Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA) Roundtable, I was struck by a confluence of events. First, I had just… Continue Reading Number 8 of 21 for 21 – Timeline Process

Number 5 of 21 for 21 – Timeline Savvy

Continuing our exploration of the use of timelines to tell a party’s story (key events in legal disputes), it occurred to me that the use of visuals (hyperlinked or not)… Continue Reading Number 5 of 21 for 21 – Timeline Savvy

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 7 of 20 for 20 – Tenth Anniversary on Hold

#WFH #decisivetrialdesign #covid-19 #courtroomsavvy #togetherwewillgetthrough #podiumperfect #tenthanniversary We explored ways to help visualize the CDC and WHO recommended precautions the average person can take in doing their part in conquering… Continue Reading Number 7 of 20 for 20 – Tenth Anniversary on Hold

Number 5 of 20 for 20 – A Picture Worth a Thousand Lives

#effectivegraphic #decisivetrialdesign #civillitigation #courtroomsavvy #mockjuryresearch #togetherwewillgetthrough #podiumperfect Source: screenshot from update #36, one of the many video updates published by www.medcram.com. More than a “thousand words,” this picture is undoubtedly… Continue Reading Number 5 of 20 for 20 – A Picture Worth a Thousand Lives

Number 4 of 20 for 20 – Rehearsing Barriers

#decisivetrialdesign #civillitigation #courtroomsavvy #mockjuryresearch #testyourthemes #podiumperfect We have published essays about the value of rehearsing for the courtroom (EXPERT), knowing that there exists a multitude of attorney styles and opinions… Continue Reading Number 4 of 20 for 20 – Rehearsing Barriers

Number 2 of 20 for 20 – Academic Inquiry

#decisivetrialdesign #fortherecord #civillitigation #socialmediaethics #courtroomsavvy #mockjuryresearch #testyourthemes #questionauthority The year ahead will be one of testing assumptions in our client deliverables. The thrill of taking a deeper dive continues to… Continue Reading Number 2 of 20 for 20 – Academic Inquiry

Number 1 of 20 for 20 – Standing On Ceremony

#decisivetrialdesign #fortherecord #civillitigation #edva #districtcourt “Oyez oyez oyez! All persons having business in this honorable court are admonished to draw near and give their attention. The Honorable Henry Coke Morgan… Continue Reading Number 1 of 20 for 20 – Standing On Ceremony