Learn how to more effectively argue (not just recite) the evidence and the law to be a more effective advocate for your clients. Originally presented as part of Trial Advocacy for Civil Litigators, available in its entirety as P1914-19U.

Learn how to most effectively cross-examine witnesses in order to more zealously and ethically represent the client. Originally presented as part of Trial Advocacy for Civil Litigators, available in its entirety as P1914-19U.

Learn how to most effectively handle tricky medical evidence in your civil and work comp cases. Hear from physicians who will explain the medical terminology and help you present their findings in the most compelling manner possible. Understand best practices for obtaining medical records, complying with HIPAA, taking doctors’ depositions and admitting medical evidence at trial. Learn the difference between evidentiary requirements in civil court and the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Learn how to maximize effectiveness on direct examination by learning best practices in examination design and tips for redirect. Originally presented as part of Trial Advocacy for Civil Litigators, available in its entirety as P1914-19U.

An overview of the state law on various aspects of nursing home litigation including pleadings, evidence, damages and post-settlement issues. Originally presented by the DuPage County Bar Association.

Learn valuable strategies to implement when your client is involved in a bicycle accident with this explanation of current laws, guidelines, and courtesies related to bicycle use in Illinois. Includes practical advice for completing the Illinois Traffic Crash Report Form (SR 1050).

Get best practice tips from judges. Learn how to be more effective in the courtroom by hearing what judges do NOT like to see. Originally presented as part of Trial Advocacy for Civil Litigators, available in its entirety as P1914-19U.

Learn how and when to most effectively exercise peremptory and “for cause” challenges, and better understand ethical strategies for choosing jurors who are most sympathetic to the client.Originally presented as part of Trial Advocacy for Civil Litigators, available in its entirety as P1914-19U.

Helpful demonstrations by expert litigators will increase your ability to get evidence (even the digital kind!) admitted. Learn why you should lay proper foundations, how to respond to objections, and how to preserve your record if foundational objections are sustained. Understand what state and federal court judges consider to be litigators’ best practices and biggest challenges when it comes to laying foundations.

Learn how to use opening statements to effectively set the stage for the case at trial, and understand how to select effective themes that will resonate with jurors to the benefit of clients. Originally presented as part of Trial Advocacy for Civil Litigators, available in its entirety as P1914-19U.