Trial Advocacy for Civil Litigators

Learn by observing judges and experienced litigators as they demonstrate and instruct on best practices for each aspect of trial, including jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examination, and closing arguments.

Expires: October 1, 2021

Moderator: Richard L. Miller II, Esq., Chicago

Jury Selection
Thomas C. Koessl, Lowis & Gellen, LLP, Chicago
Steven J. Roeder, Roeder Law Offices LLC, Chicago

Opening Statements
Eric P. Sparks, Gould + Ratner, LLP, Chicago
Vanessa R. Tiradentes, Gould + Ratner, LLP, Chicago

Direct Examination
Thomas A. Reuland, Keating Law Offices, P.C., Chicago

Cross Examination
Mason N. Floyd, Clark Hill PLC, Chicago
Leigh D. Roadman, Clark Hill PLC, Chicago

Closing Arguments
Douglas B. Harper, The Law Office of Douglas B. Harper, Chicago

Judge Panel
Hon. Russell W. Hartigan (Ret.), Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec and Hoff, Ltd., Burr Ridge, and Resolute Systems, LLC, Chicago
Hon. Thomas M. Lynch, United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Illinois, Rockford
Hon. Marguerite A. Quinn, Cook County Circuit Court, Law Division, Chicago

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