Creating a Trial Notebook (2024 Edition)

David L Shulman
David L Shulman | Shulman & Buske

David L. Shulman is a seasoned trial attorney with decades of experience in civil rights, business disputes, employment law, landlord-tenant issues, personal injury, and cases against the government.

Live Video-Broadcast: May 10, 2024

Creating a Trial Notebook (2024 Edition)

$195.00 2 hour CLE

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Program Summary

Workers don't go to work without their tools, and neither do trial lawyers. The indispensable tool for trial lawyers is the trial notebook, which tells you in one place everything you really need to know to try your case and where to find it. The trial notebook is your guide for everything from jury selection to closing argument.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Learn what's in and what's out of a well-prepared trial notebook
  • Learn the best practices for organizing a trial notebook
  • Prepare your notebook for effective direct and cross-examination
  • Keep track of exhibits efficiently and accurately
  • Use your notebook to build a closing argument as the trial proceeds
  • Be prepared for objections and evidentiary issues
  • Organize effective direct and cross for experts

Date / Time: May 10, 2024

  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Eastern
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Central
  • 9:00 am – 11:10 am Mountain
  • 8:00 am – 10:10 am Pacific

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

David L Shulman_FedBarDavid L Shulman | Shulman & Buske

David L. Shulman is a seasoned trial attorney with decades of experience in civil rights, business disputes, employment law, landlord-tenant issues, personal injury, and cases against the government. Over his distinguished career, he has achieved successful outcomes in numerous trials and appeals, consistently protecting the interests of a diverse range of clients through his thorough and assertive approach to lawsuits. In addition to his courtroom prowess, David is a Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, facilitating equitable resolutions in civil cases through mediation. He also provides valuable guidance on business formation and growth, along with expert contract drafting for both individual and business clients. A distinguished 1995 honors graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, David L. Shulman is a trusted advocate and advisor, dedicated to delivering exceptional representation and strategic guidance to his clients.

Agenda

I. Learn what’s in and what’s out of a well-prepared trial notebook | 11:00am – 11:15am

II. Learn the best practices for organizing a trial notebook | 11:15am – 11:30am

III. Prepare your notebook for effective direct and cross-examination | 11:30am – 11:45am

IV. Keep track of exhibits efficiently and accurately | 11:45am – 12:00pm

Break | 12:00pm – 12:10pm

V. Use your notebook to build a closing argument as the trial proceeds |12:10pm – 12:25pm

VI. Be prepared for objections and evidentiary issues |12:25pm – 12:45pm

VII. Organize effective direct and cross for experts |12:45pm – 1:10pm