2nd Annual Sorrell Trope Family Law Trial Institute Program

This year’s program will feature Roger Dodd, a nationally-recognized trial attorney and trial consultant, speaking on courtroom-tested techniques for developing direct and cross-examination.

Please join us for an informative and practical program aimed at improving trial advocacy skills.  This year’s program will feature Roger Dodd, a nationally-recognized trial attorney and trial consultant, speaking on courtroom-tested techniques for developing direct and cross-examination.  Mr. Dodd will be followed by mock-trial presentations demonstrating direct and cross-examination of party and expert witnesses on the issues of support and custody using the methods taught by Mr. Dodd.  Learn how to deal with non-responsive witnesses, control runaway witnesses, and effectively cross-exam using techniques such as “chapters”, “loops,” and “trilogies”.  Panels consisting of experienced Bench and Bar members will also address presentation of expert testimony in light of the Sanchez case and the do's and don'ts of effective advocacy from the Court's perspective.

Program Schedule:
8:30 A.M.  – 8:45 A.M.  
Introduction

8:45 A.M.  –9:45 A.M.
Panel 1: Roger Dodd on Direct & Cross Examination Part 1

10:00 A.M.  – 11:00 A.M.  
Panel 2: Roger Dodd on Direct & Cross Examination Part 2

11:15 A.M.  – 12:15 P.M.
Panel 3: Direct & Cross Examination – Party Witnesses
Judge: Michael J. Convey
Overseer: Stephen A. Kolodny
Panelists: Susan E. Wiesner, Peter T. Hermes,

12:15 P.M.  – 1:15 P.M.  
LUNCH: VIDEO OF SORRELL TROPE (20 min.)

1:15 P.M.  – 1:45 P.M.
Panel 4: Experts, Hearsay and The Sanchez Case
Panelists:
Judge Bruce G. Iwasaki and Stephen A. Kolodny

1:45 P.M.  – 2:30 P.M.
Panel 5: Direct & Cross Examination – Custody Evaluator Part 1
Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman
Expert: Robert A. Simon, PhD. (Custody)
Overseer: Ronald F. Brot
Panelists: Eve Lopez and Sandra P. Mendell

2:45 P.M.  – 3:30 P.M.
Panel 6: Direct & Cross Examination – Forensic CPA
Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman
Expert: Patrick Greene, CPA
Overseer: Ronald F. Brot and Stephen A. Kolodny
Panelists: Lynda Sheridan and Bruce E. Cooperman

3:30 P.M.  – 4:15 P.M.
Panel 7: From The Bench’s Perspective
Judge: Scott M. Gordon and Theresa M. Traber
Panelists: Stephen A. Kolodny, Ronald F. Brot

Location:
InterContinental Hotel – Century City
2151 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Program Times:
Registration and Breakfast:  8:00 – 8:30 A.M.
Program: 8:30A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

CLE: 6 Hours of CLE (Including Family Law Specialization)

Parking: Valet $18.00

Prices:

 

CLE+ Cardholders with Meals

$ 190

Family Law Section Members

$ 299

LACBA Members

$ 325

All Others

$ 375

Law Students

$ 175

Non-Profit/Govt. Attorneys

$ 190

Exhibitor (includes one staff)

$ 850

Exhibitor Meal (for additional staff)

$ 100

 

 
When
3/24/2018 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where
InterContinental Hotel – Century City 2151 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, CA 90067
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