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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 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 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

Comparing and Contrasting Congressional and Courtroom Testimony

Number 8 of “19 for 19” Mueller Hearings – informing courtroom presentation practice #context #proceeding #publicspeaking #experttestimony #courtroomsavvy #visualevidence I was recently moved by a quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln,… Continue Reading Comparing and Contrasting Congressional and Courtroom Testimony

The Value of White Space

French composer, Achille-Claude Debussy is often credited with: “music is the space between the notes.” I am reminded that white space, like silence between notes, is an integral ingredient in… Continue Reading The Value of White Space

Integrated Technology and Graphics

Technology and Graphics are Vitally Interdependent at Trial. This post explores seldom-considered points about what makes a visual presentation successful. It’s a no-brainer that a well-conceived visual strategy will help… Continue Reading Integrated Technology and Graphics

Lead Trial Lawyers Tell the Story

Tell the Trial Story in Pictures Whether it’s the first or the hundredth trial, the lead trial lawyer must develop the story line, craft the trial strategy and lead the… Continue Reading Lead Trial Lawyers Tell the Story

The Black slide

One of my favorite tips to attorneys once they are in rehearsal mode, is one that has become a bit of secret weapon in our toolbox. And, after a brief hesitation, a trial lawyer begins to feel inspired to a higher level of delivery once they implement it. Continue Reading The Black slide

Grace Under Fire

I provided graphics and technology for a damages trial one very cold winter in the Southern District of New York. That proceeding stands out in my memory as profound. There… Continue Reading Grace Under Fire