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Henry Miller - The Trial

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Holiday Inn Albany--Wolf Road
205 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 458-7264

The correct day and date of the program is TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012.  The email announcement of August 29th mistakenly indicated that the day of the week was Thursday.

Description

The New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee is pleased to feature nationally recognized trial attorney Henry G. Miller in a seminar on trial practice.

Covering every phase of trial and lessons from famous trials, this seminar will include live demonstrations and practical tips on trial advocacy for both novice and experienced attorneys. From pre-trial preparation to opening statements, direct and cross-examination, summation and post-trial activity, this program will be filled with useful information. The program will also include an Ethics segment focused specifically upon litigation practice.

This program will be helpful to all attorneys, not solely to those who try cases. During the seminar, Henry Miller will refer to certain famous cases to illustrate various points of general interest to all lawyers.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to discover why so many consider Henry Miller to be the finest speaker on trial practice.

The Course
"My goal, somewhat ambitious, but most sincere, is that by the end of the day, all lawyers in attendance, be they beginners or seasoned veterans, will leave better advocates than when they arrived. And if we share a smile or two in recognition of our common foibles, that will be a further reward. I intend to do my best for you. I hope you come and visit." - Henry Miller

The Materials
Henry Miller's most recent book, On Trial - Lessons from a Lifetime in the Courtroom, published by ALM Publishing, will be used as the course materials for this program. Every registrant will receive a copy the morning of the seminar.

Reviews
"Feast of wit and wisdom." - Dean Joseph Bellacosa
"Fine book...read it and learn." - Alan M. Dershowitz
"Mr. Miller is an outstanding trial lawyer who has managed to distill the lessons of decades in Court." - David Boies

Program Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration (outside meeting room)

9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

A. The Prologue
- The Trial is the Thing
- Preparing for the Role
- Henry's Rules on Setting the Stage

B. Jury Selection
- The 44 Blunders (some)
- Trusting You
- Confess Weakness
- Sound the Theme

C. Opening - The Twenty-Seven Steps (Some)
- A Persuasive Story
- Make Weakest Point Strongest Point
- Talk Like a Human Being
- Defining the Issue

D. Direct Exam
- The Thirty-One Pertinent Pointers (some)
- Preparing the Witness
- Getting off the Stage
- Leading Questions
- Show Don't Tell

E. Cross-Examination
- Four Rules - But with a But (some)
- Pin Down
- Ideas Not Notes
- Impeachment
- Save the Zingers
- Trials of Oscar Wilde and Alger Hiss

NOTE: There will be a 15 minute refreshment break during the morning session.

12:45 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

F. Experts
- Twenty Pungent Proverbs (some)
- The Daubert Debacle
- Conviction
- A Teacher
- CBS (Compression, Brevity, Simplicity)

G. Summation
- An Outline
- Anticipate the Judge's Charge
- Find the Winning Reason
- Demonstration

H. The Ordeal
- The Charge: Objections
- Waiting for the Verdict: Questions and Readbacks
- Motions

I. Ethics (50 Minutes)
- Professionalism, yes
- Rambo, no
- Honoring Your Client
- Honoring the Court
- Honoring Yourself

J. Surviving
- Living with Defeat
- The Old Trial Lawyer
- The Young Trial Lawyer

K. Saving Yourself for That Special Case

NOTE: There will be a 15 minute refreshment break during the afternoon session.

5:00 p.m. Adjournment

*CLE coupons and comp passes are NOT accepted.

Directions

The last day to pre-register online was November 12, 2012.

Members, please login to get member discounts.

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ALB-Registration	$265.00

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Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.