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. Preparing Your Witnesses
4. Effective Use of Evidence
5. Preparing Your Office - What to do Before You set Foot in Court
6. Succeeding at Trial

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1. USEFUL DISCOVERY FOR TRIAL
   9:00 - 9:45, Heather J. Allen
   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, Patty H. Allred
   1. Advantages and Disadvantages of a Litigation vs. Chronological Notebook
   2. Key Sections and Their Development
   3. Cross-Referencing
3. PREPARING YOUR WITNESSES
   11:00 - 12:00, Patty H. Allred
   1. Creating Witness Lists
   2. Trial vs. Deposition Preparation
   3. How Preparation Varies Between Clients, Non-Expert Witnesses and Experts
4. EFFECTIVE USE OF EVIDENCE
   1:00 - 2:15, Heather J. Allen
   1. Choosing Your Technological Direction
   2. The Power of the Exhibit List
   3. Preparing Documents and Demonstratives
5. PREPARING YOUR OFFICE - WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU SET FOOT IN COURT
   2:30 - 3:30, Salina C. Baugh
1. Court Rules and Practices You Need to Know About
2. Local Trial vs. Out-of-Town Trial Setup
3. Preparation of and Set-Up of On-Site Work-Room
4. The Witness File
5. Planning Courtroom Logistics
6. SUCCEEDING AT TRIAL
   3:30 - 4:30, Salina C. Baugh
   1. What if You Don't Go to Trial?
   2. Assisting With Jury Selection
   3. Tips for Working in the Courtroom
      1. Anticipating the Needs of Your Attorney
      2. Managing Exhibits and Witnesses
      3. Working With Opposing Counsel, Court Staff and the Judge
   4. Daily Recap and Preparing for What's Ahead
   5. Surviving the Trial

HEATHER J. ALLEN is a paralegal with Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C., where she practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and product liability defense. Her job responsibilities include case and document management, expert retention, trial attendance, medical record review, draft discovery documents, subpoena records, and fact witness interviews. Ms. Allen earned her B.S. degree from Utah Valley University, where she taught as an adjunct professor for computerized research. Ms. Allen is a member of the Utah State Bar Paralegal Division.

PATTY H. ALLRED has more than 30 years of experience as a paralegal and works as a senior litigation paralegal at Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough, PC in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her primary focus is personal injury litigation (plaintiff’s work), medical malpractice, wrongful death, insurance defense, and civil litigation practicing in both federal and Utah state courts. Ms. Allred has been an adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College and Broadview University. She is currently an adjunct at Eagle Gate College – Salt Lake Campus. Ms. Allred has taught classes in paralegal studies programs such as paralegal procedures, introduction to paralegalism, basic legal writing, evidence, criminal law, ethics, and the CP/CLA Prep Class. She also teaches a CP/CLA Workshop to the general public. Ms. Allred earned her A.A. degree from Utah Technical College (nka Utah Valley University), her B.S. degree from the University of Utah and her M.S. degree from the University of Phoenix in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. She became a Certified Paralegal in May of 1996 and has gone on to earn the Advanced Certified Paralegal credentials from NALA in discovery and trials, and is currently working towards her specialty in personal injury. Ms. Allred was awarded the Utah Distinguished Paralegal of the Year award in May 2011. She has been an active member of NALA since 1994 and was one of 14 participants in the NALA’s 2007-2008 inaugural LEAP (Leadership Enhancement and Presentation) program. Ms. Allred served one term on the NALA Board of Directors as the Region VII Direction; she has also served as the second vice-president, NALA liaison, and secretary in the local Utah Paralegal Association (UPA) over the past eight years.  

SALINA C. BAUGH is a paralegal with Kirton & McConkie, where she practices in the area of business litigation. Her responsibilities include all aspects of discovery, trial preparation and assisting at trial. Ms. Baugh attended the University of Montana College of Technology. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in paralegal studies.

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