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Description

1:00pm - 1:10pm  Opening Remarks
Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans

1:15pm - 2:00pm  State of Law Division
Panelists:
• Hon. Kathy M. Flanagan, Supervising Judge, Motion Section
• Hon. Patrick J. Sherlock, Law Division
• Discussion Leader: Gretchen M. Powell, Partner, Smith Blake Hill LLC

Topics:
• An overview of the state of operations in 2005
• Update on jury trial logistics and new time standards for trial closure
• Judge selection process
• Remote vs. in-person proceedings
• Civility/Collegiality
• Looking forward

2:05pm - 2:50pm  Your Motion Practice
Panelists:
• Hon. Kathy M. Flanagan, Supervising Judge, Motion Section
• Hon. Maureen O. Hannon, Motion Section
• Hon. Patrick J. Heneghan, Motion Section
• Hon. Anthony C. Swanagan, Motion Section
• Discussion Leader: Heather A. Begley, Partner, Tomasik Kotin Kasserman LLC

Topics:
• Preferences of motion judges re case management
• Rule 218 orders (timeline for entry, amendments, etc.)
• Resolving Discovery Disputes/Rule 201(k)
• Remote proceedings and courtroom preferences

3:05pm - 3:50pm  Optimizing Your Courtroom Presentation
Panelists:
• Hon. Brendan A. O’Brien, Trial Section
• Hon. Karen L. O’Malley, Trial Section
• Hon. Patricia O’Brien Sheahan, Trial Section
• Discussion Leader: Sara M. Davis, Partner, Cogan & Power P.C.

Topics:
• Pre-trial interest
• Punitive damages in wrongful death cases
• Depositions – leveraging Rule 212
• Effective use of demonstrative evidence
• Can we settle? – Tips for working with the trial judge to reach settlement
• Cautionary Tales: How to engage jurors and avoid alienating them

4:00pm - 4:45pm  Winning the Jury
Panelists:
• Hon. Janet Adams Brosnahan, Trial Section,
• Hon. Daniel A. Trevino, Trial Section
• Hon. Thomas V. Lyons II, Trial Section
• Discussion Leader: Sandra G. Iorio, Partner, Anderson Rasor & Partners LLP

Topics:
• New jury instruction 15.01 (and 12.04/12.05) on causation and sole proximate cause
• New jury instruction on “implicit bias”
• Your Witness: Avoid these missteps when crossing your next witness
• The Ask: Tips for both sides on how to present your “ask” to jurors
• Cautionary Tales: Connecting your opening and closing to persuade jurors and abide by judges