New York CLE - Trial Skills Courses
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New York CLE
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Attorney Ethics, Civility and Professionalism
The obligations on attorneys, as defined by the professional code of ethics and rules of conduct, often do not help attorneys deal with day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients. Often, even though we know the rules, our actions and behaviors are guided by our feelings in a moment instead of the rules. This CLE course will discuss how reframing concepts and emotional regulation can aide attorneys in developing habits that will lead to professional, ethical conduct. More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
Attorney Relationships and Challenges with Them
The attorney/investigator relationship can be critical to success of a case. This CLE course, presented by Andrea Lyon and Ashley Nunn, lawyer and investigator, present tips to improve working relationships including the formation of a team with varying perspectives, awareness of blind spots, humility and the importance of open, regular communication. The course will explain the various issues that should be open between lawyers and investigators such as theory, strategy, evidence and... More Info
$291Prof Practice -
Basic Motion Writing
Writing a civil motion requires a specific set of knowledge and skills. This one hour CLE course will provide the basics for writing civil motions for filing in the New York State Supreme Court. The course will review how to draft and produce a NYSCEF-ready motion which includes Notice of Motion, Attorney Affirmation and Memorandum of Law. The course will also explain how to plan and organize the process of writing to ensure high-quality motions that will succeed in providing the best results... More Info
$291Prof Practice -
Batson v. Kentucky and the Continuing Challenge of Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection
All white juries continue to be the norm, even in locations with diverse populations. The reasons offered for striking people of color are often trivial and generally fall into the category of “approved race-neutral reasons” which are routinely approved by judges. With this is a growing recognition that Batson has failed to prevent discrimination in jury selection. Some states have adopted other approaches to combat discrimination in selection. This CLE course will review the challenge... More Info
$291Prof Practice -
Beyond Storytelling: Using a Story Lens to Improve Fact Investigation, Case Theory, Evidentiary Arguments & Preservation
Storytelling is the powerful persuasive advocacy tool in a trial lawyer’s arsenal. Stories help us to understand events, solve problems and connect to one another. We connect to stories and can communicate through them in a way that is ingrained in all of us. Storytelling can and should be used at every stage of representation and should not get lost in the details of testimony. This CLE course will explain the methodology of storytelling and how it can be used to investigate case fact... More Info
$291Prof Practice -
Beyond Westlaw and Lexis: Effective Internet Search Techniques for Attorneys
This CLE course covers a wide range of topics, including compliance, business strategy, informal dispute resolution, best practices, and more. It also provides insights into preparing formal legal advice and court documents, such as memos, pleadings, motions, and briefs. Participants will also gain valuable knowledge in trial preparation, which involves examining business and individual backgrounds, related litigation, expert witness matters (prior cases, publications, research on fact... More Info
$291Prof Practice -
Breathalyzer Tests: To Blow or Not To Blow, That is The Question
Refusing a breathalyzer test seems incriminating, but might be within a client’s rights. This CLE course will address Test Refusals – To Blow or Not to Blow, a program designed to systematically assist lawyers in handling phone calls from individuals under arrest for DWI. The course will not only explain how to answer the question, but also how to do so in a way that doesn’t incriminate the client. The course will also explain how to represent someone who is accused of refusing to subm... More Info
$291Prof Practice -
Breathing Life Into the Dreaded Justification Defense
Most criminal defense attorneys have their tried and true strategies for obtaining an acquittal and though every case needs to be determined on its own merit, there are some defenses that are rock-solid, and others that are more of a gamble. But there aren’t too many who put forth the justification defense often. As it already implies the admission of a criminal act, defense attorneys are starting out with a handicap, which is why most attorneys would advise their client to plead out.... More Info
$291Skills Credit -
Bringing Class Actions & Mass Claims to Resolution
Moderated by UWWM mediator and special magistrate Jeffrey M. Fleming, this CLE presentation explains how to maintain ethical standards and civil discourse during mediations, specifically those that arise from class and mass actions. The course will be presented by Rodney Max, a principal with Upchurch Watson White and Max Mediation Group, and UWWM mediator Steven Jaffe. More Info
$291Prof Practice -
Challenging the Impermissible Use of Race in Jury Selection
The issue of the impermissible use of race when exercising preemptory challenges was perfectly highlighted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling in the case of Curtis Flowers. This CLE course will offer criminal defense attorneys with tools and strategies they can utilize to combat this type of unethical tactic. More Info
$291Prof Practice
