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
Exhibitor (includes one staff)
$ 850
Exhibitor Meal (for additional staff)
$ 100
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