Ricardo Echeverria & Alice Chen Smith Teach The Art and Science of Closing Arguments

Trial Skills: The Art and Science of Closing Arguments

Monday, July 29, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Pacific via ZOOM

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Earn 1.5 CA CLE hours

Meet the Speakers

Ricardo Echeverria

Trial Attorney

Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP

(Plaintiff Perspective)

Alice Chen Smith

Managing Partner

Yoka | Smith, LLP

(Defense Perspective)

About the Program

A master class on closing arguments presented by distinguished trial attorneys from both sides of the aisle. This program will cover the practical, theoretical, and creative aspects of crafting a winning closing argument, including:

Logistics for when and how to create your argument
Strategic organization and structure techniques
Use of theories and themes to unify your case and create persuasive arguments
Methods for determining what arguments and content to include and what to omit
Unique considerations for each side
Rebuttals
Objections
Limitations on closing arguments

PLUS: Our panelists will each provide a mini closing argument to demonstrate all points covered during the program.

This program is presented by the Litigation Section chaired by Rachael C. Kogen and vice chaired by Lauri K. Martin. Find out more about the section at BHBA.org.

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