Strategies for Powerful Legal Writing: From Introduction to Conclusion

Reid Krell
Reid Krell | Willamette University College of Law

Reid Krell is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University College of Law.

Live Video-Broadcast: January 21, 2025

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2 hour CLE
Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

Elevate your legal writing skills and discover the secrets to crafting compelling, persuasive briefs that captivate judges and win cases. This engaging 2-hour CLE webinar will guide you through ten essential tips for enhancing your brief-writing techniques, from creating an impactful introduction to streamlining arguments and mastering conciseness. Whether you’re a seasoned litigator or just starting out, this session will provide practical strategies to refine your writing, avoid common pitfalls, and make your briefs stand out in the courtroom.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Understanding your audience and avoiding common judge pet peeves
  • Creating engaging openings and leveraging the table of contents as an influential guide
  • Strategies for concise writing while retaining critical points
  • Techniques for presenting clear legal standards and focusing on strong arguments
  • Best practices for creating memorable themes and impactful conclusions

Date / Time: January 21, 2025

  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 Pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 Pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Reid Krell_FedBarReid Krell | Willamette University College of Law

Reid Krell is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Willamette University College of Law. At Willamette, he teaches professional responsibility, and a variety of courses related to dispute resolution. He also is Of Counsel with the firm of Wallace, Martin, Duke, and Russell, in Austin, Texas, where he litigates in labor & employment and business matters.

Agenda

I. Understanding your audience and avoiding common judge pet peeves | 1:00pm – 1:25pm

II. Creating engaging openings and leveraging the table of contents as an influential guide | 1:25pm – 1:50pm

III. Strategies for concise writing while retaining critical points | 1:50pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

IV. Techniques for presenting clear legal standards and focusing on strong arguments | 2:10pm – 2:45pm

V. Best practices for creating memorable themes and impactful conclusions | 2:45pm – 3:10pm

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