1. Jury Analysis and Selection – Choose the Right Audience
2. Opening Statements – Tell a Compelling Story
3. 20 Tips to Enhance Your Mastery of the Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication in the Courtroom
4. Skillful Use of Objections From Jury Selection to Closing Argument
5. Getting the Best Out of Witness Examination
6. Ethical Considerations
7. Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Exhibits
8. Closing Statements and Final Jury Instructions – Steer the Jury In the Right Direction

1. JURY ANALYSIS AND SELECTION – CHOOSE THE RIGHT AUDIENCE
   8:30 - 9:20, Jacques P. DeGruy
   1. What Kind of Juror to Look (And Look Out) For
   2. Juror Questions – How to Ask Difficult Questions and Get Truthful Answers
   3. Sample Voir Dire Techniques
   4. Peremptory Challenges and Challenges for Cause
   5. Using Litigation Support Services – Focus Groups, Jury Research Groups, Mock Trial
2. OPENING STATEMENTS – TELL A COMPELLING STORY
   9:20 - 10:10, Donald L. Hyatt II
   1. The Purposes of Opening Statement
   2. Communicate Your Theme Effectively
   3. Evoke Emotion and Get the Interest of the Jury from the Beginning – Common Techniques
   4. Clearly Lay Out the Plot of the Case
   5. Identify the Participants and Give Brief Analysis of Their Character
   6. Introduce Applicable Laws
   7. Reinforce Your Case Theme
   8. Leave Listeners With a Favorable Impression
3. 20 TIPS TO ENHANCE YOUR MASTERY OF THE VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN THE COURTROOM
   10:25 - 11:10, Jacques P. DeGruy
4. SKILLFUL USE OF OBJECTIONS FROM JURY SELECTION TO CLOSING ARGUMENT
   11:10 - 12:00, Andrew L. Kramer
   1. Preparation
   2. When to Object – Purpose, Evidentiary Basis and Other Tactical Considerations
   3. How to Object
   4. Should You Object During Your Opponent's Opening Statement and Closing Argument?
   5. Countering Objections
5. GETTING THE BEST OUT OF WITNESS EXAMINATION
   1:00 - 1:50, Donald L. Hyatt II
   1. Direct Examination Techniques
      1. Witness Introduction – Establish Credibility and Qualifications in Court
      2. Making the Testimony Clear – Organization and Conversational Manner
      3. Making the Testimony Persuasive – Help the Witness Tell the Story and Emphasize the Strong Parts
      4. Style – Relating to Witness and Jury
      5. Special Considerations in Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses
      6. Redirect Examination
      7. Sample Direct Examination Transcript Analysis
   2. Cross-Examination Methods
      1. How to Prepare for Witnesses' Testimony and Potential Objections
      2. Organization
      3. Framing the Questions and Limiting the Response
      4. Prior Inconsistent Statements – the What-fors and the How-tos
      5. Specific Techniques for Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses
      6. Sample Cross-Examination Transcript Analysis
6. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
   1:50 - 2:50, Jacques P. DeGruy
   1. Handling Highly Prejudicial Evidence
   2. Talking to Witnesses Before They Testify
   3. Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
   4. Responding to Jurors' Questions During Voir Dire
7. MAXIMIZE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUR EXHIBITS
   3:05 - 3:50, Andrew L. Kramer
   1. Types of Frequently Used Exhibits and Potential Problems in Their Use
   2. Effective and Dramatic Use of Technology in the Courtroom
   3. When and How to Present Exhibits
   4. Limited Admissibility
   5. Opposing Exhibits – Challenge Admissibility and Minimize Impact
8. CLOSING STATEMENTS AND FINAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS – STEER THE JURY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
   3:50 - 4:40, Donald L. Hyatt II
   1. Goals
   2. Organize the Discussion to Focus on Issues, Not People
   3. Address the Other Side's Case – Not Only Yours
   4. Address Any Weak Points in Your Theory
   5. Last Words and Rebuttal
   6. Style and Delivery
   7. Commonly Asked Questions

JACQUES P. DeGRUY is an attorney in the law firm of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett, L.L.C., where he focuses his practice in maritime, asbestos defense, general casualty and bankruptcy. Mr. DeGruy is admitted to practice in all Louisiana courts and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of New Orleans and his J.D. degree from Loyola University School of Law. Mr. DeGruy is an active member of the Louisiana and New Orleans bar associations, the Defense Research Institute, and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. He also contributes legal articles to various trade journals in the maritime and insurance industries.

DONALD L. HYATT II is a sole practitioner in New Orleans, where he practices in the areas of employment law, professional malpractice and insurance defense. He previously has spoken for various professional groups on his areas of practice. Mr. Hyatt is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the U.S. 5th and 9th Circuits, and the Eastern, Middle and Western districts of Louisiana. He earned his B.A. degree from Centenary College and his J.D. degree from Loyola University, New Orleans.

ANDREW L. KRAMER has gained significant experience working for three small but prominent New Orleans law firms over the past 15 years. Mr. Kramer opened his own practice in the fall of 2009. As the firm's managing member, Mr. Kramer handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters, primarily focused on property-related disputes. Among others, he represents several condominium and commercial property developers in various actions against condominium associations, unit owners, contractors, subcontractors, neighbors and local governments. Mr. Kramer earned his B.A. degree from Tulane University and his J.D. degree from Tulane University School of Law. While in law school, he participated in the Civil Litigation Clinical Program and Inn of Court, and was a Fellowship Recipient of the Public Interest Law Foundation. Mr. Kramer is a member of the Louisiana State, New York State and American bar associations, as well as the American Association of Justice. He has been a member of the House of Delegates of the Louisiana State Bar Association since June 2009. Mr. Kramer also has lectured on the subject of internet and technology strategies for legal professionals for National Business Institute in July 2006, and on the subject of post-trial issues in December 2008 and again in December 2009.

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