The clock is ticking…and while you have meticulously planned out every detail up until this point, everything will continue to become more and more chaotic up until the day of trial. Ask any successful paralegal what the two key elements of trial preparation are, and they'll tell you this: organization and flexibility. When put to the test, are your skills everything they should be? Let us help you take a closer look at the specialized realm of paralegal responsibilities leading up to trial right from the convenience of your desk. Your role is important, so take the next step toward maximizing your effectiveness. Make sure you can confidently fulfill your key trial responsibilities – order these vital reference materials today!

1. Useful Discovery for Trial
2. Creating a Trial Notebook
3. Tips for Assisting With Settlement Negotiations
4. Preparing Your Witnesses
5. Effective Use of Evidence
6. Succeeding at Trial

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1. USEFUL DISCOVERY FOR TRIAL
   9:00 - 9:45, Cory M. Erdmann
   1. The Complaint
   2. Requests for Admission, Requests for Production and Interrogatories
   3. Bates Numbering
   4. Digesting, Abstracting and Indexing Depositions
2. CREATING A TRIAL NOTEBOOK
   9:45 - 10:45, Cory M. Erdmann
   1. Advantages and Disadvantages of a Litigation vs. Chronological Notebook
   2. Key Sections and Their Development
   3. Cross-Referencing
3. TIPS FOR ASSISTING WITH SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
   11:00 - 12:00, Tyler G. Smith
   1. Preparing Your Client for the Mediation
   2. Should a Presentation be Made? What Should It Say?
   3. What Are the Elements of Emphasis
4. PREPARING YOUR WITNESSES
   1:00 - 2:00, Tyler G. Smith
   1. Creating Witness Lists
   2. Trial vs. Deposition Preparation
   3. How Preparation Varies Between Clients, Non-Expert Witnesses and Experts
5. EFFECTIVE USE OF EVIDENCE
   2:15 - 3:15, William J. George
   1. Choosing Your Technological Direction
   2. The Power of the Exhibit List
   3. Preparing Documents and Demonstratives
6. SUCCEEDING AT TRIAL
   3:15 - 4:30, William J. George
   1. What if You Don't Go to Trial?
   2. Court Rules and Practices You Need to Know About
   3. Differences Between Federal vs. Local or County Court
   4. Assisting With Jury Selection
   5. Tips for Working in the Courtroom
      1. Anticipating the Needs of Your Attorney
      2. Working With Opposing Counsel, Court Staff and the Judge
   6. Surviving the Trial

CORY M. ERDMANN is the founder of Erdmann & Stumbo, PLLC.  Mr. Erdmann's practice areas include personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from medical negligence and automobile collisions, employment discrimination, social security disability, family law and general civil litigation. Mr. Erdmann manages an office that has three staff members and a paralegal. He was a former intern for the Honorable Jean Chenault Logue. Mr. Erdmann earned his B.A. degree from the University of Virginia and his J.D. degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He has written and spoken for the Kentucky Justice Association and National Business Institute. Mr. Erdmann is a member of the American, Kentucky (member, Executive Committee), Madison County (treasurer), and Fayette County (former treasurer, president, Young Lawyers Section, Board of Directors 2005 - 2007) bar associations, the Kentucky Justice Association (member, Board of Governors), The American Association for Justice, and he is a fellow of The American Bar Foundation.

WILLIAM J. GEORGE is an attorney with the law offices of Stephen M. O'Brien, III, PLLC, where his main areas of practice include medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and personal injury. Mr. George previously lectured on his areas of expertise. Mr. George received his B.A. degree from Purdue University and his J.D. degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. He is a member of the Fayette County and Kentucky bar associations and the Kentucky Justice Association.

TYLER G. SMITH is an associate with Landrum & Shouse LLP, where he practices in the areas of insurance defense, employment law, bad faith litigation and collections. He is licensed to practice before both the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Mr. Smith is a substitute adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky College of Law where he teaches litigation skills to third-year students. He received his B.A. degree, with honors, from the University of Kentucky and his J.D. degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Mr. Smith is a member of the Fayette County and Kentucky bar associations.

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