The Cutting Edge in Courtroom Persuasion
Friday, July 17, 2009
Hollywood Convention Center & Hotel
711 Hollywood Blvd.
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Featuring Russ M. Herman, Esq.
This course offers 6 hours of CLE credit.
Presented by:
The University of Mississippi
Center for Continuing Legal Education
AGENDA
| 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
COURTROOM ENVIRONMENT The courtroom and critical space The judge and courtroom personnel Special skills of communication |
| 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. |
VOIR DIRE, MOCK JURIES, FOCUS GROUPS & JURYMETRIC SURVEYS Verbal and non–verbal messages Believability |
| 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
BREAK |
| 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
VOIR DIRE (continued) Visual, auditory and kinesthetic communication |
| 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
OPENING STATEMENTS Purposes of the opening statement Psychological concepts and common–sense principles Establishing a theme |
| 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
LUNCH on your own |
| 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
STORYTELLING & THE MODEL FOR WINNING AT TRIAL Rhetorical techniques and psychological concepts The Rule of Three |
| 2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
BREAK |
| 2:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
STORYTELLING & CLOSING ARGUMENT Art, Drama & Science Use of universals, themes and environment Preparation, structure and persuasion Coming full circle |
| 4:15 p.m. | ADJOURN |
About the Speaker and the Program
Russ M. Herman is a senior partner in the New Orleans firm of Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, LLP. He is a genuine legend at the bar–an advocate’s advocate. He has earned a master’s reputation as a dynamic and entertaining CLE speaker.
A trial lawyer must be acutely aware of courtroom space–determine the critical area, claim it and use it. Russ Herman provides a “stage plan” that leaves nothing to chance–from relationships with court personnel to interaction with the judge and jury. You can and must control every aspect of communication at trial. Russ teaches control with precision.
Jury selection commands as much of your shrewdness as any aspect of trial–you want a group that will listen objectively and decide fairly. Learn to read and work effectively with your jury.
The elements of a powerful opening statement–structure, language and visuals–are concrete and indispensable. You must master each component to build a strong foundation; a concise outline that persuades the jury. Herman gives you the techniques to open with style and confidence.
Herman demonstrates poignant techniques you can use in your case stories. He punctuates the presentation with practical examples from his own experience and from other noteworthy courtroom veterans, highlighting his points with video drawn from popular as well as legal venues.
Closing arguments are dramatic in movies. In a real courtroom, theatrics are no competition for a memorable, factual, wellshaped argument.
Open Enrollment
Registration is open to all interested parties including attorneys, judges, legal assistants, and law office staff. Walk–ins will be accepted on a space–available basis. If you plan to attend and do not pre-register, please call the UM–CLE office at (662) 915-7283 to determine space availability. Written materials will be given on the day of the seminar. Pre-registration is encouraged.
Registration
Please complete the registration form and return it along with your payment to the address listed on the form. To register by fax, please complete the form and include your Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date. The fax number is (662) 915-5138, or click here use our secure online registration. Registrants will receive additional information with their written confirmation from UM-CLE.
CLE Credit
This course offered by UM-CLE has been approved by the Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6 CLE credits. Registrants seeking mandatory CLE credit from another state should contact UM-CLE in advance of the seminar.
Cancellations
Refunds will be given as follows:
- Two or more business days prior to the seminar, registration fee less a $25 administrative charge.
- One business day prior to the seminar, materials and registration fee less $75 OR transfer the registration fee to someone else in your firm or to an upcoming CLE seminar.
- No call, no show will receive materials only, no refunds.
In the unlikely event a seminar is canceled, registrants will be notified and issued full refunds.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hollywood Convention Center & Hotel, 711 Hollywood Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS. Please call the hotel directly at 1-800-946-2442 to reserve your room. Room block effective through 6/16/09; rate $119/night. Identify affiliation with the University of Mississippi in order to receive a room from our block.
Accommodation of Special Needs
If you require special assistance relating to a disability, please contact Renee Moore at (662) 915-7283 prior to the seminar.
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